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Lifestyle

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March 26, 2015

Man attempts to abduct girl at Solana Beach school

BY KRISTINA HOUCK The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department late March 24 released additional details and a composite sketch of the suspect involved in the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl March 23 at a Solana Beach elementary school.

Witnesses reported seeing a man about 3:30 p.m. on the campus of Skyline Elementary School on Lomas Santa Fe Drive.

Although authorities initially said they did not believe the man physically assaulted the girl, they learned after talking with the victim that she fought the suspect as he threatened her.

The man approached the girl as she was heading to an after-school program.

He told her that if she want-

ed to see her mother again she would cooperate. He put his hand over her mouth and tried to wrap packing tape around her head, said sheriff’s Capt.

Theresa Adams-Hydar.

The girl fought him and screamed, attracting the attention of teachers and

Composite sketch of suspect in attempted abduction/San Diego County Sheriff’s Department parents. The suspect ran. The girl was not physically injured.

The victim’s father detailed the attempted abduction in a mass email March 24 to help catch the suspect and prevent similar incidents. The email was shared on local blogs and social media site Reddit. “This was not an incident where a man hung out on the fringe of the SkySee ABDUCT, page 21

Joe LaCava, chair of the San Diego Community Planners Committee, San Diego City Council President Sherri Lightner and Ken Farinsky of What Price Main Street deliver referendum signatures. Photo courtesy of Melissa Jacobs

One Paseo referendum supporters deliver boxes of petitions to county

BY KAREN BILLING Backers of the One Paseo referendum movement delivered boxes of more than 55,000 signatures to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters on Wednesday, March 25, seeking a reversal of the San Diego City Council’s recent decision on the 1.45-million-square-foot project or to put the development to a vote of the people.

San Diego City Council President Sherri Lightner, one of the referendum effort’s strongest supporters, joined representatives from the Carmel Valley See ONE PASEO, page 17

First choice available for all in San Dieguito school district’s enrollment lottery

BY KAREN BILLING All ninth- through 12th-grade students were accepted into their first-choice schools of Canyon Crest Academy and San Dieguito High School Academy last week.

Michael Grove, assistant superintendent of educational services, said the district was thrilled to be able to accept all students this year.

He reported at the March 19 board meeting that room was found primarily through the hard work of site administrators, who worked to expand capacity by using every space they could on campuses and by reviewing master schedules.

Canyon Crest Academy will have a projected enrollment of 2,329 in the fall. The school has an enrollment of 1,900 after starting the year with just under 2,000. A total of 857 new students were accepted into the freshman class, and it is projected to start the school year with 729 students.

Projected enrollment uses a formula that takes into account some level of attrition, Grove said: Some accepted students may never register, and some may register and not show See LOTTERY, page 17

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Holding a 20-foot-long “Save the Boardwalk� banner, several elected officials joined the effort to keep the San Dieguito boardwalk intact. Photo by Kristina Houck

200 take steps at rally to save river boardwalk

BY KRISTINA HOUCK In an effort to save a popular boardwalk that runs along the San Dieguito River, elected officials and community members gathered March 21 to protest the California Coastal Commission’s vote that could require the removal of the structure.

With a 5-5 vote at its March 11 meeting, the commission denied a request from the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority to allow the boardwalk to remain in its location next to the river on the south side of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “We hope to show the

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SB council tries to find way to have SB group offers scholarships; project poles tell the whole ‘story’ application deadline April 30

BY KRISTINA HOUCK After hearing from concerned community members, the Solana Beach City Council on March 11 decided to continue a public hearing rather than deny a request to install only 70 percent of the required story poles for the proposed redevelopment of an apartment complex on South Nardo and Stevens avenues.

“To get a complete story, you need complete story poles,” said resident David Checkley. “If you put up an incomplete set of story poles, you’re going to get an incomplete story.”

H.G. Fenton Company, which bought the 13.4-acre site in 1998, has plans to demolish and rebuild Solana Highlands, a 194unit complex constructed in 1972.

Plans include replacing the buildings with 260 one- and two-bedroom apartments in 24 buildings. Thirty-two of the apartments would be affordable units. Plans also include a recreational facility and a pool.

Construction would take place in three phases over 36 to 40 months.

Because the project exceeds 16 feet in height, it is subject to the city’s view process, which includes installing story poles to show the proposed project height and general outline of the buildings.

The developer requested a partial waiver because some story poles would need to be installed in driveways, fire lanes and parking spaces.

During an onsite visit in late January,

the fire chief and fire marshal confirmed that, if installed, many of the poles and support structures would create a public safety hazard because they would make it difficult or impossible for responders to reach the site. If installed, some of the poles would also create access issues for the 440 residents and result in a temporary loss of about 60 parking spaces, according to the staff report.

In February, city staff conducted a second site visit to review the plan and alternatives.

After the site visit, the developer requested a partial story pole waiver and proposed an alternative story pole plan. Under the plan, about 70 percent of the 182 required story poles would be installed. The remaining 30 percent, or 54 poles, would be displayed in a 3-D digital model.

The company would also use temporary mobile cranes to simulate the location of the waived poles. Last, after the poles were installed, the company would host story pole orientations on two Saturdays.

The city received several letters, and more than a dozen people spoke at the meeting urging council members to deny the request.

“The applicant has proposed a project that will radically transform Nardo in many ways,” said resident George Boyd.

“We want to see all of the story poles so that as we walk, bike and drive, we can see how the existing views are impacted. There’s no other way to do it. Holding up pictures See POLES, page 19

BY KRISTINA HOUCK For the second year, the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society is offering scholarships to local college-bound students. Two $1,000 one-time awards are available to graduating seniors who live in Solana Beach.

“Giving scholarships to young people is a wonderful way to help local students,” said Pat Coad, chairwoman of the society’s education committee. “This honors kids who not only get good grades in school and do well, but also give so much back to the community.”

Applicants must be graduating seniors who live in Solana Beach and will be attending a four-year college, community college or technical school. They must also maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, demonstrate financial need and be involved in the community.

In addition to the application form, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and another from an adult who is not related to the applicant and can provide information regarding the student’s community service and volunteerism.

The deadline to apply is April 30.

After the deadline, the education committee reads the applications and selects the two scholarship recipients based on financial need, grade point average, community activities, extracurricular involvement, and awards and recognition. Winners are notified soon after.

Providing financial support for Solana Beach students seeking higher education is just one of the ways the society gives back to the community.

The Solana Beach Civic and Historical

Society evolved from the Solana Beach Women’s Civic Club, founded in 1953.

Today the society focuses on civic and cultural advancement, education and philanthropy. Some of the projects the society has sponsored include the renovation of the Fletcher Cove Community Center, the acquisition of the Gateway property and the continued beautification of the city through plantings and public art. The society also educates local students and community members about Solana Beach’s history through programs at the Heritage Museum in La Colonia Park.

Coad first suggested launching a scholarship program more than two years ago, when she and other society members were talking about new ways to get involved in the community.

Last year, the society awarded $1,000 scholarships to Torrey Pines High School graduates Lizeth Garcia and Daisy Saldivar.

Garcia is now a freshman at San Jose State University and Saldivar is a freshman at Chico State University. Both students were actively involved at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito’s La Colonia Branch in the city’s Eden Gardens community.

“I think it’s just a marvelous organization that does a lot of wonderful things throughout the community,” said Coad, who has been a member of the society for about 20 years. “I personally just think it’s so important for all of us to give back to our neighbors. Doing so enriches our lives and brings opportunity into the community.”

Scholarship applications are available online at the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society’s website. Visit solanabeachcivicandhistoricalsociety.org.

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San Dieguito district hears from bus riders on plan to eliminate school transportation

BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District is gathering feedback on a proposal to eliminate middle school transportation and high school shuttles because of cost concerns and decreasing ridership. A survey went out to parents last week as the district considers re-deploying the fleet and drivers to support athletic field trips.

At the board’s March 19 meeting, parent Marybeth Norgren and her son spoke during public comment about the district’s plan to end bus service for middle schoolers.

“The lack of middle school bus service will make getting to work on time impossible,” Norgren said. “It’s disheartening that the district would choose to care more about transporting athletes than getting middle school students to their regular school day.”

Norgren lives in Del Mar Heights and has a seventh-grader at Earl Warren and a freshman at Canyon Crest Academy. She said while her children’s schools are eight minutes apart, that represents about 30 minutes of travel time in the morning.

Norgren said there is no public transit in the area and biking is not an option for students who live more than a mile from the middle schools, as the main thoroughfares are not bike-friendly — especially Lomas Santa Fe and Via de la Valle.

Norgren’s son, James Cederstav, wondered how he would travel the 4 1/2 miles between his house and his school if there is no bus.

“I’m in the Earl Warren band and I wouldn’t be able to take my instrument,” he said. “And I’m more likely to be late if I took my bike or rode with my parents.”

Norgren requested the district consider

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offering families the ability to pay a greater share or to consolidate multiple routes within neighborhoods.

Bus ridership has been declining at district schools for the past few years, peaking in 2010-11 with 1,307 rider. But for 2015-16, it is projected to be at 696 district-wide.

At Carmel Valley Middle School, ridership is expected to decline from 300 in 2014-15 to 247 for 2015-16. Earl Warren is expected to drop from 224 this year to 187 in the fall. There are 67 riders at Diegueno and 195 at Oak Crest.

The district’s fleet of 22 buses is aging, and updating it would cost the general fund $3 million over the next five years. Athletic transportation is also supported by the general fund, and the district’s 4,000 student athletes take more than 1,700 athletic trips a year.

School foundations cover roughly half the cost of athletic field trip transportation, and while athletic transportation donations have increased, the service is still heavily supported by the general fund. In 2014-15, $315,000 came out of the general fund and $325,000 from the foundation to cover costs.

Associate Superintendent of Business Services Eric Dill said that the district has already received well over 2,000 responses from the transportation survey. Dill said many comments and varied opinions were expressed that will be helpful in decisionmaking.

Dill said the district is also continuing to track Senate Bill 191 from Sen. Marty Block, which provides additional transportation funding for schools.

San Dieguito district delays taking position on bill to end vaccine exemptions

BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District board held off on throwing its “symbolic support” behind Senate Bill 277, which would eliminate the ability for parents to exempt their children from receiving immunizations based on “personal belief.”

The board decided not to take action on a resolution after concerns expressed by a number of parents at its March 19 meeting.

A group of parents objecting to the board’s support of the bill came to the meeting at Carmel Valley Middle School holding signs that read “No 277.”

Eight parents spoke against the bill, including Canyon Crest Academy science teacher Ariel Haas and Carmel Valley resident Brian Stenzler, the president of the Cal-

ifornia Chiropractic Association, which has come out strongly against SB277.

“While vaccines serve a purpose, they do not come without a risk,” Stenzler said.

“We can’t say if there’s a risk, there’s not a choice.”

Haas said taking away a parent’s right to make a choice would be a violation of religious freedom.

“To me it’s not about pro or anti-vaccinations, but about a parent’s choice to make a medical decision regarding their children,” Haas said.

After hearing from the parents, the board decided it would wait before supporting the bill, as many said they had not read it in its entirety.

“I’ve heard a lot that gives me pause See VACCINE, page 22

District gives OK to second round of Prop AA bonds for school improvements

BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District has adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of its second series of Prop AA bonds, not to exceed $125 million. The vote at the March 19 district board meeting was 4-1, with board member Mo Muir voting against it because she did not agree with the bonds’ structure.

The negotiated sale is similar in structure to the district’s first issuance of bonds. The funds will be used for construction and modernization of several school facilities across the district.

Projects funded through Series B include the interim housing and reconstruction of the Earl Warren campus, remodel of the media center at Oak Crest, design of a two-story classroom building at Pacific Trails, HVAC and building remodel at La Costa Canyon, building See BONDS, page 22

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Del Mar school board member earns certificate

More than 75 elementary, middle and high school After School Club members were in attendance when the Lions brought 14 boxes filled with books. Courtesy photo

Kristin Gibson, a trustee of the Del Mar Union School District, has completed the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Masters in Governance program, a certificate program that defines the roles and responsibilities of school boards and provides governance teams with the knowledge and skills to build and support an effective governance structure. “This certificate recognizes a demonstrated commitment to learning, leadership and effective governance,� said CSBA President and Moreno Valley USD board member Jesus M. Holguin. “The Masters in Governance program provides board members and superintendents with the tools to govern effectively in order to better serve California’s students.�

To receive the Masters in Governance certificate, candi- Kristin Gibson dates must complete 35 hours of intensive training on the role of the governance team in setting the direction of the district, student learning and achievement, school finance and facilities, human resources, policy and judicial review, collective bargaining, and community relations and advocacy.

Del Sol Lions Club donates more than 500 books to Boys & Girls Clubs Torrey Hills board adds two members The Del Sol Lions Club donated more than 500 gently used books to the La Colonia Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito in Solana Beach recently.

More than 75 elementary, middle, and high school After School Club members were in attendance when the Lions members came to the branch with 14 boxes filled with books.

The books vary in levels from elementary school to teens in high school. “The Del Sol Lions Club is happy to support the academic success of the great kids at the La Colonia Branch of the Boys & Girls Club,� said Fran Fenical, La Colonia Branch volunteer and Del Sol Lions Club Member. “We hope our donation of over 500 books will stock the Club bookshelves and encourage reading enjoyment during after-school hours at the Club.� “Working with Mrs. Fenical is an honor,� said Gloria Castellanos, La Colonia branch director. “When I was in seventh grade at Earl Warren, she was my teacher and was a great mentor to have. The children love reading, but we did not have age-appropriate books for them to read. I expressed the need we had to Mrs. Fenical and she wanted to do something good for the program and make a difference. We are so appreciative of the Lions Club for helping us bring literacy to the children!�

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Britt, who has lived in the Sea Country neighborhood since 2001, is the managing director and senior wealth adviser with an investment advisory firm. “I’m excited about actually being able to have an impact and make a difference in my neighborhood,� Britt said.

Sampson has lived in Torrey Hills since 1998, “since the very beginning, and I’ve seen the community grow and change,� she said. Sampson is the president of San Diego BOS Techs, providing IT support services to businesses for the past 23 years.

Now that her child has grown, she has more time and she wanted to use it by being more involved in the community. She lives in the Sands neighborhood.

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Earl Warren student wins county spelling bee, will represent area on national stage

BY MAUREEN MAGEE SPECIAL TO THE CV NEWS, DM TIMES, SB SUN Oona Flood’s pink hair and animated victory dances made her a crowd favorite at the 46th U-T San Diego Countywide Spelling Bee on March 19.

Her ability to outlast 102 competitors and correctly spell “fuliginous” made her the spelling bee champion.

“I studied a lot, and I’m just really into spelling,” said Oona, an eighth-grader at Earl Warren M i d d l e School in Solana Beach.

“I’m excited.

I’m also a little apprehensive because I have a lot ahead of me.”

O o n a was awarded a trophy, a new dictionary and an all-expensespaid trip for Oona Flood at a previous two to Nacompetition. tional HarPhoto by Jon Clark bor, Md., where she will represent San Diego County in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. The county spelling bee is among the region’s oldest and most beloved academic competitions, one of the few education

events that remains relatively unchanged by technology.

“It’s a nice reminder that even in a world where we’re all texting and tweeting, spelling is important,” said Nicole Shina, who coordinates the contest for the San Diego County Office of Education.

The four-hour spelldown was held at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.

Longtime Bee Master David Hay quizzed the competitors, drawing increasingly difficult words from two preapproved — and closely guarded — books of 500 words each.

The contest lasted 10 rounds. It proved to be a nail-biter, as seventh- and eighthgraders spelled and misspelled words with humor, dramatic facial expressions and, at times, utter surprise.

Some of the more-obscure words during the competition were “plumassier” (one who prepares or deals in ornamental plumes or feathers), “ledeburite” (the cementite-austenite eutectic structure in iron-carbon alloys or commercial cast iron) and “Malacca” (an often mottled cane obtained from an Asiatic rattan palm and used especially for walking sticks and umbrella handles).

That championship word — “fuliginous” — means sooty, obscure or murky.

An audience of family members and other supporters cheered and gasped with every turn of victory and defeat.

The competitors took turns standing on stage in front of a microphone. They demonstrated their personal styles and techniques while spelling under pressure.

Some used a finger to mock-write a word into the palm of their hand, while others stared off into space and avoided eye

Oona Flood from Earl Warren Middle School gets a highfive from her mother Kiko Gladsjo after being declared the 2015 Countywide Spelling Bee champion. — Nelvin C. Cepeda photo contact with judges and the audience.

Oona’s repeated successes on the stage were marked by a fist-pump and spunky skip down the steps, sometimes punctuated with a “Yes!” “Everyone looks so serious, I decided I was going to have fun,” said Oona, who lives in Solana Beach.

Her parents, Kevin Flood and Kiko Gladsjo, said they were thrilled with Oona’s performance but not entirely surprised.

“She’s always been a very exact kind of person,” Gladsjo

said of her daughter. “Ever since she was a little girl, she has paid attention to details, and she has an incredible memory. She’s always felt free to correct you.”

The bee culminated with six speedy rounds of back-and-forth with three other finalists: Emily Ince from Hilltop Middle School in Chula Vista, Karina Piu from Marshall Middle School in San Diego and Richelle Rimando from Ocean View Hills School in San Diego.

Oona finally won when, according to the bee’s rules for final rounds, she correctly spelled two words in a row.

San Diego County has a history of making a strong showing at the national level.

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Scientist’s words resonate with TPHS students: Listen to, support each other

BY LOIS ALTER MARK It says a lot about a school when its students gather around a scientist to sing his praises and eagerly ask questions as though he were a rock star.

That’s what happened at Torrey Pines High School last week after Bradley Voytek, assistant professor of computational cognitive science and neuroscience at UCSD, spoke to more than

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2,000 students about stress and the brain.

His presentation was part of Torrey Pines’ Yellow Ribbon Week, the school’s annual campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention and eliminate the

stigma of mental illness.

Led by Teacher of the Year Don Collins, the weeklong event featured more than 500 posters hung around campus, all highlighting 1-800-273-TALK, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “By the end of Yellow Ribbon Week, there’s not a kid out of 3,000 who hasn’t seen the posters, heard the message and learned that help is available,� said Collins. “I hope they see the solution to troubled times is to reach out for support, not to end your life.�

That message of support was the focus of both Voytek’s speech and Collins’ introduction. “The purpose of this week is to remind you it’s OK to ask for help,� Collins told the packed gym. After pointing out that “you can be the deciding factor in someone’s life,� he asked each student to turn to the person next to them, look them in the eye and say, “I care about you.�

Collins shared some shocking statistics: More than 5,000 junior high, high school and college students commit suicide every year, and a staggering 500,000 seriously consider it. More kids kill themselves than die in car accidents, and the

number continues to grow every year. “Last week at San Dieguito Academy, a 14-yearold ninth-grader committed suicide,� Collins said. “I want this week to honor him.�

He then introduced Voytek, who was back by popular demand after speaking at the school in December.

Voytek started out by acknowledging the students’ stress level — which was met by a lot of nodding and nervous laughter — and shared his own story of walking away from a highlevel position at Uber in 2011 when it was a $20 million company on its way to doubling those numbers. “You have to ask yourself why you’re doing the things you’re doing,� he told the audience. “That will help you figure out if you’re doing what you want to do or what others want you to do.�

He explained that the more stressed you are, the less you sleep and the worse your memory becomes. Your body responds unconsciously, often resulting in physical symptoms and fullfledged anxiety.

He talked about a fascinating Stanford University study in which students

were divided into two groups. One was given a two-digit number to remember, the other was given a seven-digit number. The subjects were then asked to walk down a hall, where they were offered two snack options — a bowl of fruit salad or a slice of chocolate cake. Those who were asked to remember the seven-digit number were twice as likely to choose the chocolate cake. “This is why obesity is on the rise,� Voytek explained. “Stress causes us to make bad decisions.�

Voytek shared some cutting-edge scientific advances in stress management, including nasoduodenal fecal transplantation, which had students in stitches because it involves, as he put it in layman’s terms, “implanting a healthy person’s poop through the nose of someone suffering from anxiety.�

On a more practical note, he reminded students to put down their electronic devices and spend time with their friends. “Having friends is one of the best indicators in alleviating anxiety,� he said.

He also revealed that, according to a National Institute of Health study, the No. 1 factor in keeping your

wards. “I’ve overcome challenges myself, and Professor Voytek’s speech was really important,� said sophomore Madison Sayre. “It’s good that we’re talking about this subject.�

Sophomore John Bae agreed. “I thought it was great when he said not to tell people who are suffering from anxiety to get over it, that there’s nothing to worry about. Sometimes you just have to listen to them and acknowledge their feelings.�

Collins is hopeful that Voytek’s words and Yellow Ribbon Week will change students’ lives for the better. “Even if they don’t need these resources now, they may in the future,� he said. “Given the number of students struggling with despair and suffering, it’s our job to let our young people we care about them, and we want them to live their lives to the fullest. It may be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.�

Voytek is among five UC San Diego faculty members being honored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation with Sloan Research Fellowships for 2015.

For information about Torrey Pines’ Yellow Ribbon Week, visit www.tphspals. wix.com/falconpride.

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Voytek’s most powerful message for kids, though, was that scientific studies prove it will get better. “When you talk to people 20 years after a failed suicide attempt,� he said, “the thing you hear most often is how thankful they are that it didn’t work.�

Voytek’s presentation resonated with the students, dozens of whom were late to lunch because they wanted to stay and talk to him after-

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Solana Beach dental professional also helping patients in Cambodia

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Although Dr. William Rawlings has served North County’s coastal communities for more than 30 years, for the past two years, the local pediatric dentist and orthodontist has provided free dental care and oral hygiene education in rural Cambodian villages.

“It is really rewarding and just worthwhile,” Rawlings said.

A Solana Beach resident for more than three decades, Rawlings founded Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Encinitas and Solana Beach in 1982. Despite his busy schedule, he has continually found time to give back to the community at home and now abroad.

Rawlings recently talked about his volunteer work in Cambodia at the Rotary Club of Del Mar, where he serves as president. He has been a member of the club since 1997.

After seeing the dire oral health conditions of Cambodians during a trip to Southeast Asia with his wife, Mary, in 2012, Rawlings was determined to help.

“As a dentist, I could see dental and medical is-

“Every day, there were thousands waiting,” said Dr. William Rawlings of the Cambodians he treated during a visit there through Project Angkor this year. sues — a lot of things you don’t see people here with,” he recalled.

Rawlings contacted Project Angkor, an Orange Countybased nonprofit that offers free medical and dental care to Cambodians. With a mission to help, Rawlings and his wife returned to Cambodia with Project Angkor in December 2013.

In January, the couple traveled to Cambodia for the third consecutive year and their second mission with Project Angkor. About 100 volunteers, mostly medical and dental professionals, went on the mission, serving more than 5,000 Cambodians in one week.

“It was big,” said, Rawlings who also serves as a trustee of the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. “It was a big thing.”

This year the nonprofit traveled to Serei Saophoan, the provincial capital of Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia. Thou-

sands of Cambodians were waiting to be treated when volunteers arrived. Because many patients came from outlying communities, they often slept in the makeshift tented waiting rooms overnight to hold their place, Rawlings said.

“It’s a very poor area,” Rawlings said. ”Every day, there were thousands waiting.”

While there, Rawlings was responsible for the sterilization of medical instruments. Del Mar Rotary donated two pressure pots, which were heated over woks because there was no electricity.

Over the week, volunteers provided free care and medication to men, women and children. Volunteers also provided free education and training to local health care professionals and students.

Most dental care required extractions, Rawlings said.

Oregon-based nonprofit LN-4, one of Project Angkor’s partners, also provided about 40 free prosthetic hands to amputees.

William and Mary Rawlings in Cambodia.

Courtesy photos “I enjoyed the people and working with the other volunteers,” Rawlings said. “You have an almost impossible job.

You’re out of your comfort zone, and now you’re forced to kind of rely upon each other and each other’s ideas to provide treatment for these people that wouldn’t be able to afford or access it any other way.”

Since 2010, medical and non-medical volunteers have served more than 5,000 people annually in Cambodia through Project Angkor. Volunteers cover the costs of their own expenses so 100 percent of funds raised benefit the people of Cambodia.

“It’s a grass-roots organization,” Rawlings said. “I love the fact that every nickel of your money goes directly to people in need.”

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Girl Scouts battle bullying, back buddies with bench at Skyline School

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Three Solana Beach Girl Scout Junior troops teamed up to battle bullying and back buddies with a new bench at Skyline Elementary School.

Dedicated on March 19, the “Buddy Bench� sits on the school playground, providing a safe spot for students feeling lonely and looking for a friend. The project helped the members of Solana Beach-based Troops 1754, 1825 and 3005 earn their Bronze Award while giving a gift to their elementary school. “We should all help out by inviting someone to play with you and your friends when you see someone on the Buddy Bench,� said Piper Levy, 11, encouraging her schoolmates at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Even without the Buddy Bench, we should be kind and include everyone when you see they are lonely,� added 10-year-old Greta Boatcher.

Greta’s mother, Loretta Boatcher, leader of Troop 3005, read an article about an Escondido troop’s donation of a Buddy Bench last summer. Boatcher shared the article with fellow troop leaders Melissa Fischel of Troop 1754 and Jenn Levy of Troop 1825.

Together, they approached Principal Lisa Denham with the idea, which she fully supported. “It was something they could do for their Bronze Award and also outreach to everyone at the school and in the community, in the spirit of camaraderie,� Boatcher said.

“Maybe a kid who is lonely isn’t technically being bullied, but in their mind they feel that way. Now, they have a place to go.�

Combined, the three troops have 23 girls — all fifth-graders at Skyline School. Every Girl Scout Junior sold cookies to raise funds for the materials. Each troop raised about $500.

The troop leaders also reached out to local businesses for support.

Solana Beach businesses Baker Iron Works and Karten’s Case designed and constructed the bench at no cost. John Bruun of Baker Iron Works created the metal legs, while Daniel Karten of Karten’s Case crafted the wooden seat. “I think it’s a nice idea,� said Karten, whose daughter, Mimi, attends Skyline School. He has been a furniture maker for 18 years. “It’s an opportunity for kids to come together when they’re not feeling 100 percent.� “It was nice to do something with the Girl Scouts for the community,� added Bruun, whose business is the oldest familyowned business in Solana Beach. Baker Iron Works opened in 1929. “It benefits the kids.�

It took about a week to construct the base of the bench and four days for the seat.

Because Skyline School is the home of the Waves, the bench is shaped like a wave.

There is also no back to the bench so it is accessible and visible from all sides, emphasizing the “openness� of the bench and its overall concept.

Three Solana Beach Girl Scout troops teamed to build the Buddy Bench.

Photo by Kristina Houck “It’s absolutely beautiful,� Denham said about the bench. “It’s amazing,� Boatcher added. “It turned out better than I could have ever imagined.�

A Buddy Bench is intended to help eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on school playgrounds. The concept originated in 2013, when Pennsylvania second-grader Christian Bucks noticed that some of his classmates were lonely at recess.

After sharing the idea with the principal of Roundtown Elementary, the school installed a bench where children could go if they were lonely and looking for a friend. Thanks to news reports and social media, schools across the country have since installed Buddy Benches. “Remember that it’s OK to sit on the bench,� 10-year-old Sofia Fischel of Troop 1754 said to her schoolmates. “Don’t be scared.�

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Teen Volunteers in Action members aspire to leadership roles in future

BY KRISTINA HOUCK From playing with children at Rady Children’s Hospital to feeding the homeless at St. Vincent de Paul Village, Teen Volunteers In Action is dedicated to making a difference in the community.

“It is a rewarding experience,” said Canyon Crest Academy senior Danny Goldberg.

“My parents have always taught me that when you have an opportunity to help others, you should seize that opportunity. If more kids in our community did this, it would make the world a better place.”

The nonprofit develops young males into community leaders through a structured program of volunteerism, philanthropy and personal development. Serving the north coastal communities, the founding San Diego1 Chapter of Teen Volunteers in Action (SD1 TVIA), has about 180 members in seventh through 12th grade.

Now 18, Danny joined the organization as a seventh-grader at Carmel Valley Middle School. When he went on to high school, he took on more responsibilities, becoming a member of SD1 TVIA’s Leadership Council.

The council offers high school students an opportunity to further develop their leadership and organizational skills.

About a dozen students sit on the council. Council members are responsible for organizing philanthropic events, as well as communicating with members and reporting any comments, suggestions or requests to the parent-run advisement board.

“We serve as a link between the members and the parents,” said Danny, who serves as chair of the council.

With the board, TVIA members organize hands-on community service activities and events.

The Leadership Council is represented

at most events, wearing black T-shirts instead of blue like other members. Leading by example, the council encourages members to get more involved in the organization while furthering TVIA’s mission to develop community leaders.

Torrey Pines High School juniors Blake Arnold, Jacob Burgess and Matt Hadley also sit on the council.

Matt, whose older brother has also participated in the organization, got involved with TVIA in seventh grade to give back to the community.

“I feel like I’ve been given so much already,” said 16-year-old Matt. “I was born into an affluent household. When I was 16, I got a car. So much has been given to me, so I feel like I should help out as much as I can.”

For similar reasons, Jacob became a part of the Leadership Council when he was a sophomore. Blake joined the council last summer.

“With bigger responsibility comes bigger impact,” Blake, 17, said.

“I’m very lucky to be able to help out the less fortunate,” added Jacob, who is also 17.

“I also wanted to be a part of the Leadership Council because when you are in seventh and eighth grade, you look up to the council. You aspire to be one of the leaders at the events. Now, I’m one of those people.”

Founded with one chapter in 2000, Teen Volunteers In Action has since grown to four chapters. The San Diego-based nonprofit often works with a variety of local institutions and organizations, including Helen Woodward Animal Center, Meals on Wheels, Miracle League of San Diego, North County Solutions for Change and Rady

Danny Goldberg, Jacob Burgess, Matt Hadley and Blake Arnold. Photo by Kristina Houck Children’s Hospital, among others.

Jacob has most enjoyed working with San Diego-based Sudanese American Youth Center, a nonprofit focused on mentoring Sudanese youth.

“It’s cool to go to an event where you can see the change, you can see the smiles on people’s faces,” he said. “That really makes you feel good. It lets you know you’re making a difference.”

Matt’s favorite TVIA memories stem from volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Village.

“Every time, you get to meet some of the people, listen to their stories and hear their life lessons,” he said. “You get a whole different perspective on life. It gets us out of our little bubble.”

Now recruiting new volunteers, SD1 TVIA recently held a meeting for prospective members at a private residence in Rancho

Santa Fe. TVIA accepts membership applications from teens entering seventh through 10th grade. Applications are accepted in March through April 1 for the following school year.

Prospective applicants may apply to only one chapter. Chapters are not geographically bound and all serve philanthropies located throughout San Diego County.

“TVIA helps you learn leadership and responsibility skills — skills you need later in life,” Blake said.

“It’s been a very positive experience,” added Danny. “TVIA has really helped me develop as a person and find out about who I am, my strengths and weaknesses. It’s been a very fun journey.”

For more about Teen Volunteers In Action, visit tvia.org.

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L-R: Chris Benbow (CCAF Baseball Liaison), Amy Caterina (CCAF President), Wayne Seltzer, Karl Mueller (CCA Principal), Trever Seltzer, Trent Seltzer, Mike Hymes (CCA Baseball Coach), Joanne Couvrette (CCAF Executive Director).

Seltzer family donates $30K to CCA Foundation Canyon Crest Academy Foundation’s “Catch the Wave of Giving� 2015 fundraising campaign is off to a strong start with a donation of $30,000 from the Seltzer family.

The campaign, which is designed to encourage donations to the Raven’s Fund, CCA Foundation’s unrestricted giving category, is hoping to raise more than $60,000 for this coming year.

The Seltzers’ gift is being used to build a baseball clubhouse. Their gift and involvement with Canyon Crest Academy is multigenerational and includes Wayne Seltzer, his son, Trent, and daughter-in-law Theresa, and grandson Trever. Trever, a senior, is a CCA baseball player.

The family has a deep and long standing passion for baseball, dating to the semiprofessional leagues of Colorado in the 1900s, through today as proud members of the San Diego Padres ownership group.

Making their donation to the CCA baseball program through the Raven’s Fund, Wayne explained, “was in alignment with our passions — family and baseball.�

Wayne discussed the motivation for the donation: “The CCA baseball program has been on a grassroots development path, primarily due to limited funding and budget-

ing restrictions. In contrast to most schools in the region, the team had no home field in 2014, requiring them to play all of their games on the road. In spite of this impediment, the team developed and performed very well. The new field will be ready for the 2015 season; however, there was no funding available for a clubhouse. We have felt that the clubhouse is a large part of team and program building. Providing the donation for the Clubhouse was our way of supporting not only the program, but supporting the school and the team. Knowing that this donation will support the future CCA baseball players and teams in the future provided further incentive.�

While the goal of the Catch the Wave of Giving campaign is to raise general funds for the school’s Raven’s Fund, there are many opportunities to donate to one’s passion, as the Seltzer family did. Raven’s Fund donations can be designated toward Athletics, Envision, or Quest.

To learn more about how your donations can benefit CCA programs, contact CCA Foundation Executive Director Joanne Couvrette at 858-350-0253, Ext. 4005, or joanne.couvretty@sduhsd.net. Donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

DM, CV residents among UCSD faculty to be honored April 2 Three area residents are among six UC San Diego faculty members to be honored April 2 for excellence in teaching, research, community service and the performing and visual arts as part of the 41st Annual Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Awards.

Del Mar resident and UC San Diego Professor of Economics James Hamilton will be honored for excellence in research in humanities and social sciences. A groundbreaking scholar in econometrics and macroeconomics, he has published 81 influential books and articles. Hamilton’s “Times Series Analysis� is the textbook for most graduate econometrics courses and practicing economists.

Del Mar resident and UC San Diego Professor of Music Roger Reynolds will be honored for excellence in the performing and visual arts. A Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, he maintains a high level of research on composers, aesthetics and creativity while producing boundary-crossing musical works that embrace new technologies and transform tradition.

Carmel Valley resident and UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Biology Martin Yanofsky will be honored for excellence in research in science and engineering. A world leader in developmental and evolutionary plant biology, his discoveries are featured in basic cell and molecular biology textbooks used by thousands of students, and his 23 patents have profound implications for global agricultural resources.

The recognition ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. April 2 in Atkinson Hall at the Qualcomm Institute. Chancellor’s Associates, a program for those who donate $2,500 or more annually to the university, will recognize their accomplishments with a citation and $2,500 award.

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Torrey Pines wins 2015 North County Academic League Championship Torrey Pines High School captured the North County Academic League championship recently with a victory over rival Canyon Crest Academy in the title match at Westview High School, earning the right to represent North County at the county playoffs next month.

Canyon Crest Academy quickly pulled out to a 40-point lead in the first minutes of the 35-minute final match against the Coast Division champion Falcons. After a time-out called by Torrey Pines, the Falcons began to claw their way back. Once Torrey Pines had overcome the Ravens, the Falcons never looked back on their way to their 127-80 win.

Torrey Pines was awarded the North County Academic League Varsity Championship Trophy, named the Boldt-Roswell Trophy in honor of Patricia Boldt and George Roswell, two of the NCAL’s founders who have been involved in the league since 1982. Roswell moderated the championship match.

Torrey Pines will attempt to keep the San Diego County championship trophy in North County when it competes against the champions of the county’s three other leagues live on ITV the evening of April 23.

North County’s Westview has won the county championship for the past two years.

The Falcon team consists of Varun Bhave, Eric Chen, Jessica Choi, Thomas Freedman, Alex Jen, Kevin Jiang, Michel Lee,

Emily Sun, Eric Tang, Vasu Vikram, and Jacqueline Yau. Torrey Pines is coached by Andrew Kahng. Torrey Pines last won the NCAL championship in 2011.

The North County Academic League playoffs involved the top two finishers from its four divisions. Torrey Pines’ road to the league championship began with a firstround victory, 111-28, over Classical Academy, the runner-up from the Valley Division.

Torrey Pines, champions of the Coast Division this year, went on to defeat the North Division champ, Mission Hills, 117-55, in their semifinal. The Grizzlies had downed Coast Division runner-up, Pacific Ridge, 7921, in a first-round match.

Canyon Crest Academy, runner-up of the Coast Division, earned its place at the championship table by first defeating the Coast Division champion, Carlsbad, 94-50.

The Ravens went on to beat Mission Vista, the North Division runner-up, 94-43, in their semifinal match. The Timberwolves had defeated Valley champ San Pasqual, 6258, in an exciting, come-from-behind first round match. This marked the young Twolves’ first appearance in the NCAL championship playoffs.

The NCAL Junior Varsity and Freshman championships will be held Thursday at Canyon Crest Academy, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Torrey Pines High School won the North County Academic League varsity championship recently with a victory over rival Canyon Crest Academy in the final match of the league playoffs. Torrey Pines will represent North County in the San Diego County Academic League Championships on April 23. Pictured, L-R: Michael Lee, Thomas Freedman, Eric Tang, Eric Chen, Alex Jen, Jacqueline Yau, Jessica Choi, Emily Sun, Kevin Jiang, Vasu Vikram, Varun Bhave, and Coach Andrew Kahng.

River Valley Conservancy taking applications for 2016 nature program The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is taking applications for its popular “Exploring Our Sense of Place� (ESP) 2016 program.

This eight-session program makes it possible for participants, guided by experts, to experience the San Dieguito River Valley in all seasons, to follow the path from mountain to sea, to encounter plant, animal and human inhabitants, and to connect to the River Valley with their heart and minds. It includes a reception, seven excursions, and a special “reflection time.�

This program, which sells out quickly, was created by Chris Khoury and Linda Corey of Escondido to provide an opportunity to get to know and grow to love the exceptional biodiversity of this region.

Sponsored by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, more than 175 Explorers have graduated from the program, all of whom are now able to participate in ESP Alumni hikes and educational experiences.

For information, to sign up as a member, or to become a member and sign up for the class, visit http://goo.gl/g1upBM.

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Carmel Valley Stingrays 14U team wins 3 on 3 tournament The Carmel Valley Stingrays won the 14 and under 3 on 3 tournament held at Carmel Valley Middle School this weekend.

(Right) Pictured, L-R: Players Milad Ghaemi, Andrew Canonigo, Marcus Underwood and Cameron DeJesus.

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and Del Mar Mesa Community Planning Boards, Protect San Diego Neighborhoods, What Price Main Street and Mitigate One Paseo as they delivered the signatures on the March 25 deadline.

Lightner said she applauded the efforts of community leaders who have worked to raise awareness about the “massive project.”

“I was disappointed when City Council disregarded the concerns of four planning groups and thousands of residents,” said Lightner, who was one of two dissenting votes on the One Paseo project.

She said when the council “ignored” the community planning process, all communities in the city were put at risk and it set a precedent for future “massive developments.”

“The petition sends a strong message that approval of this project affects every neighborhood in the city,” Lightner said.

“This referendum started about a development but it’s really become about representation in the city, whether the community should have a voice … whether planning boards’ decisions should matter,” said Ken Farinsky of What Price Main Street.

“Through this petition, the voice of San Diegans will be heard.”

Farinsky said both volunteers and paid signature gatherers were used in the referendum effort.

In order to qualify, the petition must be signed by 5 percent of San Diego registered voters, or 33,224 registered voters. The city clerk has 30 days to verify the signatures and certify the results. If the number of signatures is found to be sufficient, the clerk will present the petition to the City Council and it will have 10 business days to rescind its approval of the project or place the development on the ballot for a citywide vote.

Lightner said Carmel Valley is not against development, but community residents want a project they can support on that land. She said she hopes the council will be able to consider a reduced-scale project that better fits the neighborhood’s character.

The petition-gathering process has not been without controversy, as One Paseo supporters and opponents each accused the other of dishonest tactics and misrepresenting the facts.

According to Rachel Laing, representing Kilroy, the developer hired canvassers from a variety of firms to provide information to potential signers of the referendum and make sure they were not misled.

Kilroy canvassers also offered people the opportunity to sign a rescission form to withdraw their signatures if they felt they had been gathered under false pretenses.

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CCA also saw 44 new students accepted into 10th grade, 47 into 11th grade and 21 joined the senior class.

San Dieguito is projected to have an enrollment of 1,897 with a freshman class of 535.

A total of 601 new enrollees were accepted into ninth grade, and classes grew at all grade levels: 43 students were added to 10th grade, 56 new students in 11th grade and 23 into the 12th grade.

Torrey Pines High will have a projected enrollment of 2,606. The district enrolled 495 new students to the freshman class and is projecting to start the school year with a freshman class of 623.

This fall, La Costa Canyon is projected to have the lowest enrollment of the four high schools, with 1,827 students. The school saw a total of 382 new enrollees to the freshman class and it is projected to start the school year with a class of 448.

Nearly 600 students participated in the district’s middle school intra-district transfer program, and all were accepted into their choice schools.

“We were even able to accept students to Carmel Valley Middle School for the first time in over a decade,” Grove said, noting that there was room at the school because of the opening of Pacific Trails Middle School this fall.

Grove said they are projecting Pacific Trails to have an opening enrollment of 237 students.

As they continue to look at the best ways to enroll high school students, the district plans to hold more workshops with elementary school families in April. A survey is expected to go out to parents in late April or early May, with staff expected to present options to the board by early summer.

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Education Matters/Opinion From kindergarten to bond money — and other matters in between

BY MARSHA SUTTON The first time I wrote about the lack of a full-day kindergarten program in the Del Mar Union School District was back in 2000. The title of my story was: “Are today’s kids ready for fullday kindergarten?”

Marsha Sutton That prompted a letter to the editor — headlined “Del Mar kindergartners (are) ready for a longer day” — from five DMUSD parents, who represented many more.

Five more stories were written in 2001 and 2002, pointing out the research supporting the trend to a longer kindergarten day, locally and nationally.

A DMUSD kindergarten task force was created in 2001, and the backlash began — from some kindergarten teachers, administrators and a handful of vocal parents who said their 5-year-olds thrived under Del Mar’s legendary early dismissal time.

Parents who supported the change grew silent, intimidated by the intensity of the criticism and fearful of repercussions on their children. This was a dark moment in Del Mar’s past.

Del Mar’s kindergarten program releases students early four days a week, but one day teachers work with small groups of four or five students, providing an extended day of individualized instruction, which, to be fair, has been widely embraced.

Even so, the partial day program was clearly antiquated and the time long past for Del Mar to get with the times.

A lengthy story in the 1/26/2005 issue of Education Week, titled, “Teachers of kindergartners adapt to full days,” included the subhead: “Expanding their time in class, youngsters are moving beyond the basics.”

The article was loaded with evidence and research-based reasons why full-day K is a positive influence on children’s development. It also included one perspective rarely discussed: “Many kindergarten teachers say they feel more connected to the rest of the staff now that they have a full-day class.”

In the 10/19/2005 issue of Education Week, the headline read: “Full-day kindergarten produces more learning gains, study says.” The subhead is significant: “Pupils make equivalent of one month’s progress with longer school days.”

These stories appeared 10 years ago.

Many children entering kindergarten today have attended one to three years of preschool, especially those living in more affluent districts. By the time they are 4, most preschoolers attend school well into the mid-afternoon.

In past years, many parents, shocked upon hearing of Del Mar’s early dismissal, found other private programs for kindergarten, choosing not to enroll their children in the DMUSD until first grade.

With state and federal guidelines imposing increasingly comprehensive core curriculum standards for kindergarten, it was becoming harder to squeeze all that material into a shortened day.

The (cursive) handwriting was on the (whiteboard) wall — the time had clearly come.

Congratulations to Del Mar for at last offering a full-day kindergarten program that meets the academic and social needs of today’s 5-year-olds.

Shelley Petersen, DMUSD’s assistant superintendent of instructional services, presented the proposal to switch to full-day K beginning this fall to DMUSD trustees at their January school board meeting, and the

plan was unanimously approved.

This time, there was no dissent from teachers or parents.

DMUSD teacher Gina Vargus said the change happened after many kindergarten teachers approached Petersen to say they didn’t have enough time to cover all the content standards.

“The teachers were asking for this,” said Vargus, who is co-president of the Del Mar California Teachers Association and has taught kindergarten for 21 of her 24 years in the district.

This is a shift for Vargus, who was for years opposed to a longer kindergarten day.

“I’m personally sad about losing the unique extended day program, but this gives more time for free play and undirected free time,” she said. “Play is how children learn.”

The district chose not to create a task force this time, instead trusting the consensus of the teachers, who, Vargus said, “have the ability to make the best decision for kids.”

The district also examined research, noted that Del Mar was one of the only districts not offering full-day K, and considered that the law now requires K students to turn 5 by Sept. 1. That means there will no longer be 4-year-olds in kindergarten.

Vargus said that at kindergarten orientation this year, no parents have objected to the shift to full-day next school year. In fact, the only objections the schools heard previously were from parents astonished that the program was a short day.

Vargus said the teachers won’t be teaching more math, reading and writing, but instead will have a more relaxed schedule for academic instruction and more time for free play.

Good news for kindergartners, parents, teachers and the district. Well done, Del Mar. New trustee More good news from Del Mar, with the appointment of Erica Halpern to the school board to replace Doug Perkins, who resigned his seat after recently being elected to the San Diego County Board of Education.

Chosen from 11 candidates, Halpern was selected unanimously after an exhaustive interview process.

After witnessing many board appointments in local districts in the past, I’ve seen trustees squirm uncomfortably as they debated each candidate’s merits in an awkward public setting.

The DMUSD’s four board members conducted a fair, professional evaluation using an unbiased system that allowed them, mercifully, to limit lengthy discussion of each individual’s strengths and weaknesses.

Diversity on school boards is a worthy goal. Boards function best with a balanced representation of gender, profession, background, skill sets, children’s ages, race, religion, geographic residency and socio-economic levels.

Each trustee should in theory bring something unique and valuable to the board, which aids the superintendent in his or her decisions.

Achieving all that diversity among five people is obviously not always possible, but the objective is commendable.

Halpern, as the only member of the board residing west of I-5, can offer an important perspective the others might miss, even though each board member is charged with overseeing students from all corners of the district. She brings to the board other qualities of great usefulness.

Congratulations to the DMUSD’s trustees for their professionalism and for settling

upon someone who appears to be an excellent replacement for Perkins, whose wisdom and graciousness will be missed.

Money talk A contract not to exceed $34,000 was approved March 12 by the Solana Beach school board for the Fairfield, Calif., firm Total School Solutions, to provide “efficiency, operational and organizational study services in the areas of business services operations,” according to the board report.

Spending $34,000 to learn how to improve cost efficiency sounded counter-intuitive, but SBSD Superintendent Nancy Lynch said several people have retired recently, and the current structure has been in place for many years.

“We haven’t really made changes in those departments since we were a much smaller district,” Lynch said in an email. “It is a good practice to look to see if there are different structures, processes, efficiencies or staffing levels to enhance the support we provide to our schools.

“An external consultant can often provide a fresh perspective and has knowledge of recommended best practices from districts across the state.”

Speaking of spending money, taxpayers should pay close attention as both the Solana Beach and Del Mar school districts may be preparing to place a General Obligation bond on the 2016 ballot.

If approved, this would be in addition to the $449 million GO bond approved (barely) by taxpayers in 2012 for San Dieguito, which is charging property owners a maximum of $25 per $100,000 of assessed property value.

General Obligation bonds require a 55 percent voter approval and are limited on what can be done with the money. GO bond money cannot be spent on teacher salaries, devices with short life spans (iPads, ChromeBooks, etc.), to backfill the general fund, or on expenditures unrelated to facility construction and renovation.

Look for Solana Beach and Del Mar to present detailed facilities plans in advance of submitting bond language. And please read those plans carefully to ensure they meet the stringent requirements of the law. DMUSD’s failed attempt in 2012 to pass a GO bond did not.

San Dieguito’s board authorized the issuance of its second series of bonds March 19, amounting to $117 million, not to exceed $125 million. This was approved by a vote of 4 to 1, with trustee Maureen Muir opposed. This follows the first series of bonds in the amount of $160 million, issued in April 2013.

Eric Dill, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of business services, called this the culmination of several years of work. He said the focus of the money will be primarily academic and “will help us meet enrollment demands.”

Major projects include: $41.4 million to reconstruct the Earl Warren Middle School campus, $24.5 million to build and furnish an art, English and social science building at San Dieguito Academy, $21.2 million to renovate Building B and the front entry at Torrey Pines High School, and $11.4 million to construct and furnish another classroom building at Canyon Crest Academy to accommodate increased enrollment.

Dill said the structure of the bond meets three primary conditions: It honors the commitment not to exceed a tax rate of $25 per $100,000 of property value; no capital appreciation bonds (CABs) are included; and it limits the repayment term to no more than 25 years.

Dill said two factors are driving the decision on how much to issue and when: the district’s strong assessed property value and historically low interest rates.

SDUHSD trustee John Salazar, who has kept a critical watch over the district’s bond program, said he was very pleased with the bond structure.

“The overall payback to the taxpayer is extremely reasonable,” said Salazar, complimenting the district for not using CABs. Because of savings from the first issuance, the district has about $5 million remaining from Series A, which cost taxpayers $23.11 per $100,000 in property value. Series B is estimated to be more, but remain under the $25 cap.

Series C is projected to be issued in 2018, and Series D in 2024. Bonds will be sold in $5,000 increments.

However one may feel about the $449 million bond, it’s hard to criticize Dill and his staff, who have worked hard to structure the bond well within both legal and ethical boundaries.

Marsha Sutton can be reached at: suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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Letters to the editor/Opinion DM Historical Society thanks community for help On behalf of the Del Mar Historical Society, I offer my sincere thanks to the many people who contributed to the success of our hosting the annual meeting of the Southwest Oral History Association.

In particular, I thank Tom Ranglas and Poseidon, Kevin Kitchen and Rendezvous, Alyssa Pardini and L’Auberge, Barbara Zucker and Del Mar Community Services, Mayor Al Corti, citizen Dwight Worden, and last, but not least, Barbara and Joe Harper. Other entities that contributed to this success are the Winston School, the Del Mar Library, Train Station Partners, St Peter’s Church, Clone Duplicating, Hotel Indigo and The Clarion Inn, which was headquarters for this three-day event.

The participants, from all over the United States, raved about how wonderful this annual meeting was compared with others in the past, and how they thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of our community. Thank you to all of you who had contact with them.

Larry Brooks President, DMHS

Meet with Supervisor Roberts at various locations Dave Roberts, vice chairman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, welcomes constituents to meet with him or a member of his staff during set office hours at locations throughout the Third District.

The locations and hours are: • Mira Mesa Town Council offices, 10717 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, 3 to 5 p.m. every second Tuesday; • Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Thursday; • Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 N. Broadway, Escondido, 2 to 4 p.m. every second Thursday; • Del Mar Community Building, 225 Ninth St., Del Mar, 3 to 5 San Diego p.m. every third Friday.

County Supervisor To schedule a meeting, contact Diane Porter at 619-531-5533 or Dave Roberts diane.porter@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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ain’t going to work. We have to see the real thing.”

“We really want to see the whole project,” said resident Phil Weber. “One story pole here, one story pole there doesn’t do any good.”

“Putting 30 percent of the poles up for only a few minutes or hours, for only two days of time, is not fair and violates the view ordinance,” said resident Jim Ratzer, who previously served on the city’s View Assessment Committee. “Residents need to be allowed to experience the impact of their views at different times of day over an extended period.”

Some of the speakers suggested that residents of the complex park at nearby St. James Catholic Church so more story poles could be installed. A shuttle provided by the developer could bus them to and from their homes, one speaker said. Another proposed that all residents move out of the complex so story poles could be installed at the site, but City Attorney Johanna Canlas noted the city would have to cover the cost of relocating the residents.

Others asked that the developer use string to link the poles in order to outline the proposed development.

Ratzer called for a community meeting or workshop with the applicant and city staff.

“I would ask you to schedule a meeting or maybe workshops where we could invite the affected neighbors, the city manager and the developer so we can work together to arrive at a story poling approach that is fair to everyone,” he said.

Both the council and the developer supported that recommendation.

“We do care what our impact is,” said Mike Neal, president and CEO of H.G. Fenton.

“We’ve been in the community a long time, we’re going to be in the community a long time.

“We have looked at many alternatives to try to install all the story poles. There are some significant challenges,” he added. “We’re happy to meet with anybody. Maybe there is an idea out there that we haven’t thought of, but we have thought of a lot of them.”

After hearing from the community, Mayor Lesa Heebner said the plan should be reviewed to determine whether additional poles could be installed.

“I do think that the residents have a right to see the full development and the impacts it will have on them from their living room,” she said.

Most of her colleagues agreed.

“I’m having a hard time with it,” said Councilman Mike Nichols. “The applicant has stated that there may be an idea out there that they have not considered. I think it would be good if they all got together and talked about it.”

“This is a potentially impactful project,” added Deputy Mayor David Zito. “Our goal needs to be to get as many of these story poles up as possible.”

The developer will schedule a workshop with the community. The public hearing will continue at the April 8 council meeting.

Poll of the Week at www.delmartimes.net Last week’s question: Are you going to the Kaaboo festival in September at the Del Mar Fairgrounds?

YES: 50 percent; NO: 50 percent Should the San Dieguito boardwalk stay in its current location?

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Torrey Hills teams tackle Rubik’s competition Torrey Hills had a great showing at the Rubik’s cube competition March 14 at the Super STEM Saturday event at CSU San Marcos. Students from first through sixth grades participated in the tournament. A group of eight kids had to solve 25 Rubik’s cubes at their fastest pace. Torrey Hills’ fastest cubers could solve one cube in less than a minute. Many of them purchased a cube and started solving only a few weeks ago. Two teams, one with students in grades 1-4 and another with students in grades 5 and 6, represented Torrey Hills.

Pictured: Principal Mrs. Sorenson and teacher Mrs. Krishnan with the Torrey Hills Rubik’s Team.

Teen Volunteers distribute groceries at event High school and middle school boys from Teen Volunteers in Action, Chapter 2, volunteered recently at Friends & Family Community Connection. The teens helped bag groceries and distributed them to families in need. FFCC is a local nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to those in need. Teen Volunteers in Action is an organization of young men who, with their families, are committed to developing community leaders through a structured program of volunteerism, philanthropy, and personal development. For information, visit www.tvia.org.

Area students named to Dean’s List Several area students have made the Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University. They are: • Kailey Toro, Solana Beach, a communication studies major.

• Riley Murphy, Del Mar, a global studies major.

• Christianne Walter, Carmel Valley, an accounting major.

The students were honored for a fall semester 2014 academic standing of 3.5 or better grade-point average.

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Back row, L-R: Katie Dove, Gianna Montini, Hannah Keogh, Sam Staab, Ali Whiting, Kristen Cole, Riley Dixon, Lili Andino, Melissa Lowder. Front row: Coach Felica Kappes, Jordie Sanders, Zizi Komar, Natalie Saddic, Brooklyn Gonzalez, Dominique Diller, Crystal Cordova, Huli DeArmas, Shelby Lee, Adriana Gutierrez, Sydney Wootten.

DMCV Sharks GU18 Elite soccer team returns to US Youth National Championships The Del Mar-Carmel Valley Sharks girls under 18 Elite soccer team has qualified to represent Southern California for the third straight year in the U.S. Youth National Championships which will be held July 21-26 in Tulsa, Okla.

Coach Felicia Kappes said she is thrilled to be taking her team to defend their back-toback National Champion title. “I’m incredibly proud of our team. We came here in a bit of a hole. We dug a hole in North Carolina. We had to win three,” Kappes said. “We took it one game at a time, and now we actually get to defend our National Championship. We’re looking forward to going back and seeing what we can do.”

The National League schedule sent the team to North Carolina in November for four games, then to Las Vegas this past weekend for three games to crown a division champion and runner-up. The Sharks were 2-2 going to Vegas and needed to win all three games to secure one of the two spots. They got stronger as a team with each game and won 3-0 over YMS from Philadelphia, 4-1 over San Tan Legacy from Arizona, and 4-1 over Beach FC from Long Beach.

Back row, L-R: Coach Brian Schledorn, Jessica Loos (Serra), Tatiana Arias (Fallbrook), Heather Brennan (LCC), Shannon Yogerst (Torrey Pines), Meghan Schneider (Serra), Mickey Mouse (Disney). Middle row: Hannah Loos (Serra), Chelsea Bigelow (Westview), Gabi Jimenez (Torrey Pines), Sara Janetzky (San Pasqual), Daniella Schoenfeld (Serra), Kyra Kent (Scripps Ranch). Bottom row: Megan Rodgers (Serra), Farah Farjood (Torrey Pines), Nina Randolph (LCC), Kenzie Peterson (LCC).

Torrey girls help take gold at Disney In the best-ever performance by a California field hockey team, three Torrey Pines players helped the San Diego Rush earn a gold medal at the prestigious Disney Showcase tournament in Orlando, Fla. With Gabi Jimenez at midfield, Shannon Yogerst at forward and Farah Farjood in defense, Rush won all eight of its games in the Under 19 division.

This included victories over national No. 4 Saints (Virginia), No. 12 Windy City (Chicago), No. 13 Carolina All-Stars (North Carolina) and No. 21 Key State (Pennsylvania).

Rush also allowed fewer goals (one) than any of the 96 teams at Disney.

The team went into the tournament ranked No. 31 in the nation. But the victory will probably boost them into the top 20 and possibly even the top 10.

Rush’s Under 16 team — with Falcon players Brynn Froehlich and Ryan Poe in the lineup — also had an outstanding tournament. The younger girls won four games against tough East Coast opponents and lost just twice, both times to No. 1-ranked WC Eagles (Pennsylvania).

The hockey “field” at Del Mar Heights school is lined with rain gutters to keep the “puck” from escaping.

Del Mar Heights intramural sports promotes wellness, activity for all Del Mar Heights School was recently honored as one of seven schools in California to receive the Distinguished School award for Physical Education, the only school in San Diego to receive such an accolade.

A walk through the ocean-view campus at Del Mar Heights School reveals open fields, vibrant gardens, and recreational play areas for students. The school is alive with students at play. Soccer and tennis, basketball and football games are ongoing while others are playing games of their own creation.

Ian Phillip is the school’s award-winning physical education instructor and founder of the Del Mar Heights Intramural Sports League. The league invites all students to participate in a variety of sports during their lunch recess periods. “I make a point of working with students to create teams that are inclusive of all of our students. We mix ability levels and genders and emphasize sportsmanship and healthy fun,” Phillip said.

Phillip has run ultimate frisbee, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and soccer leagues. The latest league, hockey, was created with an ingenious use of vinyl rain gutters joined to create a playing field where the hockey “puck” won’t roll away. Teams who win their competitions have the chance to play in a student versus teacher championship game.

Students and educators alike are delighted with the program, often coming out to celebrate the team competitions during their lunch periods. “I love intramural sports,” said one fifth-grader. “It’s a great way to enjoy recess with new sports.”

Art teacher Andrew Smith said, “It is such a pleasure to watch the kids develop healthy habits and the skills of teamwork. I appreciate that intramural sports welcomes all students, not just those who show the most skill.”

Grand Del Mar BB division champions The Grand Del Mar just won the division BB title for women’s tennis.

The team was skillfully captained by Fiona Hamilton with co-captain Salma Ott. The team worked closely with the distinguished head pro, Lynn Lewis, on perfecting various aspects of doubles strategy competition. Their hard work paid off, resulting in a repeat victory after previously claiming the title during the spring 2014 season.

Pictured: Front row, top to bottom: Michelle Mansukhani, Salma Ott, (Co-Captain), Fiona Hamilton (Captain), Chris Hole, Wendy Katz; Back row, top to bottom: Nancy Turlock, Rosalind Loftin, Anne Goulvaris, Alicia Mapes. Not pictured: Liza Kay, Louise Melcher, Missy Tresse

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sources of the San Dieguito watershed. “It would be a shame to have this boardwalk removed after all of the work the volunteers put in to build it,� she said. “It brings so much enjoyment to the public.�

More than 200 people from Del Mar, Solana Beach and surrounding communities participated in the rally and hiked the 1,200-foot-long boardwalk.

Holding a 20-foot-long “Save the Boardwalk� banner, several elected officials joined the efforts, including San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Del Mar councilmen Don Mosier, Terry Sinnott and Dwight Worden, and Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and councilmen Peter Zahn and David Zito. “The Coastal Commission, in my humble opinion, got it wrong,� said Roberts, who serves on the JPA Board. “I have asked that they reconsider their decision. Factual information was not provided to the full Coastal Commission, and they need to relook at this issue.�

Built in 2007 with $354,000 in grants and hundreds of volunteer hours, the boardwalk sits on land owned by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the state-owned fairgrounds.

In order to settle a longstanding dispute with state regulatory agencies, the 22nd DAA agreed to restore the dirt lot under the boardwalk to wetlands. As part of the restoration project, commission staff requested the boardwalk be relocated further north to the outer edge of the wetlands, next to Jimmy Durante Boulevard.

Commission staff contends that the boardwalk impedes water flow in the restored wetlands. Relocating it would also allow an additional acre of wetlands to be restored, staff said.

“My heart was in my throat,� said Boaz about the commission’s tie vote. “I was stunned. I could not believe they would vote to take out this boardwalk. This is how we get people to appreciate and learn about wetlands and the entire watershed.�

Del Mar, Solana Beach, the 22nd DAA, the JPA and the conservancy all want the structure to remain in place, as it gives visitors an up-close look at the lagoon, promotes conservation and encourages exercise. “This trail is very, very much a part of the community fabric,� said former County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price. “This was built by the community, it serves the community and it needs to be made available to the community.� “Boardwalks are a great way for human beings to interact with nature without disturbing nature,� added Eric Lodge, vice president of the conservancy’s board of directors. “If people can’t enjoy it, they won’t appreciate it and won’t support it in the future.�

Although the Heatherington family from Mission Bay was on site in protest of the boardwalk, the majority of the community wants to save the structure. As of March 23, nearly 1,300 people have signed the conservancy’s online petition at www.change. org.

At the rally, the conservancy also debuted its “Save the Boardwalk� app. Created at no cost by Encinitas-based McLeod Media, the app allows the conservancy to update users on the issue.

A number of local leaders support the community’s efforts to petition the commission to reconsider its decision.

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The JPA plans to appeal the commission’s decision by April 11. “We’re going to pull out all the stops to appeal this bad decision,� said Mosier, chairman of the JPA Board. “This is going to be a real fight. It’s a long shot, but sometimes the little guy wins.�

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line campus and attempted to lure the first child he saw,� he wrote. “This man parked in the top Skyline parking lot, walked through the heart of the school, past the front office, and up to the main part of school only 15 minutes after the dismissal bell rang. “He tried to wrap packing tape around her head multiple times around. He was also attempting to pick her up and carry her off of campus. We share these details with you so you understand how reckless and crazy this person is.�

In the email, he encouraged parents to talk with their children about “stranger danger.� “Yell, scream, draw as much attention as you can,� he wrote. “This is what saved our daughter. “Never in our wildest dreams would we think this could happen to us. Please forward to as many people you can to help prevent it from happening to others.�

The Solana Beach School District announced March 24 it is reviewing and refining its safety protocols to ensure student safety before and after school. In addition, the district is implementing new protocols to make sure students safely transition to after-school programs.

Furthermore, each school in the district will hold a “Play it Safe� assembly to teach students, through role-play, the importance of awareness and appropriate boundaries.

To ensure student safety, district officials also reminded parents that students should not arrive at school before supervision is available and that students must be picked up promptly after school. “I have been in communication with school sites to ensure that students, staff and parents feel safe and secure at school,� Superintendent Nancy Lynch said in an email. “Student safety is our primary focus as we continue to work with law enforcement to improve protocols and procedures.�

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s with light brown hair and tan skin.

He is about 6 feet tall with a medium build.

Witnesses saw the man leaving the school parking lot in a newer model, black and silver mid-size SUV similar to a Ford Flex. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red, white and blue baseball jersey, a green baseball cap, off-white baseball pants and athletic shoes. He was also holding a duffle bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 858-565-5200 or Detective Frank Feliccia at 760-966-3517. Anonymous tips are also accepted by San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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said board member Amy Herman. “I’d be more comfortable waiting until we get more information.”

California is one of only 18 states that allows parents to enroll their children in school unvaccinated through the personal belief exemption.

According to the district’s report on the resolution, health officials believe an immunization rate of 95 percent is critical to minimizing a potential health risk of a disease outbreak. As use of the personal belief exemption has risen, so has the incidence of disease. A measles outbreak at Disneyland this year particularly heightened concerns.

In February, State Senators Dr. Richard Pan and Ben Allen introduced the bill, which prohibits children from attending any public elementary school or child care center unless they have been fully immunized against a list of 10 various diseases including measles, mumps, and pertussis. It also includes any other disease determined appropriate in the future.

The Solana Beach School District board approved a resolution supporting the bill in a 4-0 vote on March 12.

“What they’re proposing with this bill is that parents who have made a religious or philosophical decision not to vaccinate their children be forced to do something that is against their beliefs or else be truant or move out of the state or country,” parent Ann Austin said.

Austin said there is a misconception that exemptions mean that the student is not vaccinated — she said most delay or do selective vaccinations, such as opting not to do the hepatitis B vaccine for infants in their first year of life.

Austin and other parents said the bill will negatively affect families — students would be unable to attend schools in the district or participate in sports programs.

“Please do not support a bill that infringes on our ethics, on informed consent and our right as parents to choose what is best for our kids,” said Austin.

Many parents referred to the January 2014 implementation of the less restrictive Assembly Bill 2109, which requires parents who request immunization exemptions to obtain signed documentation from a health professional that they have been informed of the benefits and risks of immunizations.

Since that law took effect, 20 percent fewer parents have used the personal belief exemption.

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to introduce another?” asked parent Karen Lun. “Let’s let AB2109 do its job.”

Many local parents take advantage of the vaccination opt-out. All of the district’s feeder school districts exceed the threshold established by the state of 2.5 percent for unvaccinated children.

The Del Mar Union School District has a total of 4,405 students in grades K-6, and about 3.8 percent, or 166 students, opted out based on personal beliefs. Seven out of the eight DMUSD schools exceed the state threshold.

At the Solana Beach district, 3.3 percent have personal belief waivers and four out of seven district schools exceed the state threshold.

The Rancho Santa Fe School District, which enrolls a total of 695 students, has 56 students — about 8 percent — who have opted out of vaccinations.

Encinitas Union has the highest vaccine refusal rate. For the district’s nine schools, the average was 11.6 percent last year. Olivenhain Pioneer had the highest rate of personal-belief exemptions in the district, with waivers for 19 out of 122 kindergartners, or about 16 percent.

Parents questioned why the legislation is directed at California schools when the outbreak originated not at schools, but at an amusement park. Parent Brian Austin said the outbreak was hardly so, infecting only 131 people in a state of 30 million.

Brian Austin expressed concerns about the where the bill is coming from, saying it “smells of corporate greed.” He said he was uncomfortable with corporations influencing public policy and wondered how the bill seeks to profit medical and pharmaceutical companies.

Student representatives on the board were given an opportunity to weigh in by trustee Mo Muir.

“On the one side, vaccinations can help all children stay safe and keep people from getting sick, and I think everyone should be vaccinated,” said Courtney Walsh from San Dieguito High School Academy.

“But (the bill) is unconstitutional in a way and kids shouldn’t not be able to attend school because of their religious beliefs.”

Trustee John Salazar said that he believes in individual rights, but attending public school is a privilege, not a right; certain requirements must be followed in order to attend.

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“The plan honors our commitment to Muir had concerns about eight years of keeping the tax rate below the cap of $25 per paying interest, not premium, and that the 100,000 of assessed values, there are no capi- structure resembled a “balloon payment.” tal appreciation bonds in this series of bonds She worried whether taxpayers would be payand they were kept to a repayment term of ing more about 25 years from now.

25 years, more restrictive than the law would Bauer said he did not believe that to be allow,” Dill said. the case.

Trustee John Salazar said he was very “It works a lot like home mortgages. I happy with the plan, as original talks about wouldn’t characterize it as a balloon pay30-year bond terms and the use of capital ap- ment,” Bauer said. “You’re paying more inpreciation bonds made him very cautious. terest and less principal in the early years, Trustee Joyce Dalessandro also complimented and as it amortizes, the formula flips.” the staff for a job well done, recognizing the The bonds are expected to trade above “tremendous” amount of work it required. their par value, creating a premium that the “I think we’ll have no trouble selling market is demanding, Bauer said. Typically, a these bonds,” Salazar said. bond will trade at a premium when it offers a As explained by Dill and the district’s fi- coupon rate that is higher than prevailing innancial adviser, Adam Bauer, the financing terest rates, as investors want a higher yield plan only uses current interest bonds, and and will pay more for it. The amount gained the true interest cost is estimated at 3.69 per- by selling at a premium will be used to recent. The projected yearly assessed value duce debt service and for issuance costs. growth is constrained to 4 percent during the “I’m very confident that the structure in 25-year repayment term. front of you is the most cost-effective way to The principal amount of $117 million sell bonds,” Bauer said.

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Del Mar lifeguards mark 50-year milestone with tide of memories • Public invited to celebration June 27 at Powerhouse Center

BY KRISTINA HOUCK From patrolling the beach to protecting lives, lifeguards play an important part in the city of Del Mar. In fact, not long after Del Mar became a city, the community established its own department.

March 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Del Mar Lifeguard Department.

“The lifeguard service is an important department for the city,” said Patrick Vergne, Del Mar’s lifeguard chief.

“When people come to Del Mar, they think of the beach.

That’s why this milestone is so significant.”

Beachside beginnings Del Mar was incorporated on July 15, 1959. At the time, the city contracted its lifeguard services from San Diego County. For six months of the year, lifeguards oversaw the city’s 2.5 miles of beach and operated two stations.

Because the city’s contract with the county was costly, however, it became a campaign issue during the 1964 council elections.

Having championed a city-run department, Earl Maas persuaded the rest of the council not to renew the county’s contract shortly after his re-election. Maas, who became the mayor, had served as a lifeguard for 10 years in Los Angeles County.

“They just let me run with it because it was an area I had knowledge in, and the other council members had none,” Maas recalled. “They were willing to go along with whatever I wanted to do, if we could save money and do a better job.”

In 1965, the city ceased the county contract to form its own department. Selected from 32 applicants, Gardner Stevens was hired as Del Mar’s first lifeguard captain.

Maas knew Stevens from his time as a lifeguard. Stevens, who was 39 when he was hired as captain, previously served as a lifeguard in Los Angeles.

One of Stevens’ first acts in creating the new department was to select staff. He hired five lifeguards from 24 applicants.

Service began on March 1, 1965.

“Gardner did the job and did it well,” Maas said. “He had a nice group of guys that worked for him. He taught them to watch the water and what to look for. The council was very happy with him.”

Headed by Gardner, lifeguards Peter Critchlow, Ron Jensen, Paul Kraus, Gerry Maier and Jack Ross managed two lifeguard towers: the main tower at 17th Street and another at 25th Street.

Ross was 19 when he became a member of the department’s first team. He had previously worked as a lifeguard at a pool in Japan, where his father was stationed in the U.S. Navy.

The starting pay for lifeguards at the time was $2.10 per hour.

“There weren’t a lot of people then, so the six of us could pretty much handle what was going on,” said Ross, who recalled watching the beach from the two towers and a portable tower on 20th Street. He and other lifeguards also used a hand-me-down GMC truck from the county to patrol the rest of Del Mar’s coastline.

During the first year, all six lifeguards worked on the Fourth of July. There were 100 surfers, 400 swimmers and 1,500 total beachgoers.

What started as a summer job became a 20-year career.

Ross, a San Diego native who has lived in Encinitas since 1977, fondly remembers his two decades with the department, during which he spent six years as second in

Del Mar Lifeguards in 1965. Front: Jack Ross, Gardner Stevens, Ron Jensen. Back: Paul Kraus, Gerry Meier, Peter Critchlow. Courtesy Del Mar Historical Society charge.

“There’s always the satisfaction of saving somebody,” said Ross, who also worked as a science teacher in Oceanside. He retired from lifeguarding in 1985. “That’s the biggest pleasure from the job. You’re making a big mark on somebody’s life.”

Developing department Gardner headed the department until he retired in 1982. During his tenure, he built the city’s lifeguard headquarters, hired the region’s first female ocean lifeguard and launched the junior lifeguard program.

He died in 2002 at age 76.

“Gardner was a fun guy to work with,” Ross recalled.

“He treated us like his sons.”

After Gardner’s retirement, Grant Larson was appointed captain.

A Del Mar native, Larson started as a lifeguard with the department in its second year in 1966. At the time, the 17-year-old surfer was a student at San Diego State University.

“Gardner saw the potential in me as a lifeguard,” said Larson, who admitted he was “never a fast swimmer.”

“It was a great honor to become captain.”

With Larson at the helm, the department expanded and took on new responsibilities. He consolidated the lifeguard department with associated beach maintenance, parking enforcement, code enforcement and park permitting services.

“When I came on, I realized we needed to start enforcing laws,” Larson said. “Part of the evolution of the department was the need for more regulation.”

Larson also launched the lifeguard trainee program, which gave him a pool of proven applicants to choose from for seasonal lifeguard positions. With new technology, he also brought inflatable rescue boats to the department — an efficient tool Del Mar lifeguards still use today.

“I’m proud that I helped put the lifeguard department on a strong footing and kept it on a strong footing so it has persevered,” said Larson, who retired in 1998. “I think that we maintained a strong department by taking on as much responsibility as the city wanted to give us.”

Del Mar Lifeguards in 2014. Courtesy photo Jumpstarting juniors As Del Mar’s beach grew in popularity, so did the Del Mar Lifeguard Department.

Some of those lifeguards started with the Del Mar Junior Lifeguards, a program Stevens launched in the late 1960s. At the time, it was the only such program in the region.

Lifelong friends Earl H. Maas III, Brett Mattei and Robert “Chip” Shore all started as junior lifeguards.

“I loved lifeguarding,” said Mattei, a Solana Beach resident, who became a junior lifeguard when he was 9. At 16, he was the department’s youngest hire when he became a seasonal lifeguard in 1979 and worked his way up to lieutenant, now called deputy chief.

“I really had the bug.”

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‘Good Food Factory’ prepares to dish up second season, add new market • Show on Cox Cable 4SD to air in Virginia this April

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BY KRISTINA HOUCK Although “The Good Food Factory” airs daily, new episodes haven’t been filmed for a few years. Now planning the children’s cooking show’s second season, host Amanda Mascia intends to bring the Emmy award-winning series back better than ever.

“We have so many more episodes we just cannot wait to create,” she said.

Mascia created the concept for the show while working in the advertising industry in New York. At the time, the Pennsylvania native worked on worldwide campaigns for M&M’s, making the colorful chocolate candies “fun.”

That’s when she and a colleague decided to also make healthy food fun.

“Childhood obesity was being talked about, so we tried to make a little cooking show to make healthy food fun for kids,” Mascia recalled.

In 2007, Mascia filmed three pilot episodes before she relocated to San Diego a year later. Cox Cable Channel 4SD not only picked up the episodes, but requested a full season.

Mascia filmed 15 more episodes, each with different themes and different local children.

“The mission is to definitely combat childhood obesity and inspire children to cook, eat and enjoy healthy foods,” said Mascia, who lives in Oceanside. “I strongly, strongly believe that being healthy is fantastic.”

Every episode features three recipes centered on a certain mealtime. For example, a breakfast episode might feature healthy recipes for breakfast burritos, omelets and pancakes.

On the show, Mascia also teaches children how to make snacks along with doing an activity in order to teach the importance of eating well while staying active.

“We are constantly reinforcing healthy food and positive snacking activity,” she said.

More than 40 local children appeared in the first season. Episodes aren’t scripted, so Mascia doesn’t cast child actors. Instead, she features local children and encourages them to be themselves.

“The kids learn as we go,” she said. “Some are shy and some aren’t. We embrace everybody and just let them be themselves.”

In one of her favorite episodes, “Skater Snacks,” Mascia featured then-7-year-old local skateboarding star Annika Vrklan and her siblings. Mascia showed the kids how to make sporty snacks such as oatmeal nuggets and frozen yogurt pops with fruit.

“It’s down-to-earth and whimsical,” Mascia said. “The show has a lot of heart.”

The show is independently created and produced by Mascia’s company, The Good Food Factory. Episodes are shot live on location at The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle in Solana Beach, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, where she was director of the center for nearly three years.

In 2010, Mascia expanded The Good Food Factory to also teach children’s cooking classes.

She teaches healthy cooking classes to children ages 4-12 at The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle. She also works with the local Boys & Girls Clubs and schools to develop curricu-

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“The kids are a riot,” she said. “I love to cook, and being around children is a blast.”

In 2013, The Good Food Factory won an Emmy Award for excellence in Children’s Programming. Mascia also received an Emmy nomination for host of the show.

Recently, the show received a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award for Television. Established in 1978, Parents’ Choice Foundation is the nation’s oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children’s media.

The Good Food Factory airs locally on Cox Cable Channel 4SD and is shared with affiliate stations in Orange County, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara. In April, the show is going out-of-state and will start being broadcast across Virginia.

“I would like the show to be on all over,” Mascia said. “It can be used as a tool in the classroom or at home to teach kids how to cook healthy food.”

Mascia is planning the show’s second season and consulting with sponsors. Interested advertisers and sponsors can contact her at amanda@thegoodfoodfactory.com.

“We plan to make the show even bigger, better and more delicious in our second season,” she said.

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Canyon Crest to host ‘SNL@CCA’ comedy gala Rare twin foals celebrate 5th birthday Canyon Crest Academy hosts March 28 with party at Woodward Center “SNL@CCA, a Gala Evening of Comedy,�

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Equine Hospital inviites the community to Sunny and Angel’s 5th birthday party, from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Enjoy birthday cake and a chance to visit with Sunny, Angel and their mom, Lena.

Sunny and Angel were born March 28, 2010, to their mom, Lena, a quarter horse who was having her first foal. On that cold March morning in Valley Center, twins were born. Twin births are very rare for horses, and are life threatening for all involved.

Within five hours of their birth, Sunny and Angel came to the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Equine Hospital to receive medical attention. Under the care of Dr. Rodrigo Vazquez and the staff, Sunny and Angel were monitored 24 hours a day. Twins have about a 1-in-15,000 chance of surviving past two weeks of age — this is af- Twin foals Sunny ter beating the odds of even being born. and Angel will mark Sunny and Angel captured people’s hearts around the world their 5th birthday with their webcam, watched by many 24 hours a day, and a FaceMarch 28 at the book page to keep followers up to date. A group of followers called HWAC. Lena’s foals fanatics was created, as was a Facebook page with that same name. These devoted followers are all friends, though many never met each other except by social media. Some of these folks are coming to the birthday celebration from out of the country (Canada) and other states (Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada) to celebrate these miracle twin horses.

There will be birthday cake for humans and horses, as well as opportunity drawings, merchandise and food for all. The center asks that in lieu of birthday gifts for the twins, please donate items on the Helen Woodward animal center wish list from Equine Hospital and therapy riding, on www.animalcenter.org.

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The presentation, part of the Solana Beach Library Friends Night Out Program, will be in the Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave. For information, call 858-755-1404.

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Solana Beach singer/student honored with Peacemaker award from Encinitas Rotary

BY DIANE Y. WELCH Torrey Mercer took the dais at the Rotary of Encinitas weekly meeting at the Elks Lodge on March 18 and belted out, “I Believe in Me,” a song that was not only an expression of her creative musical talent but was also deep-rooted in her heart.

It followed her brief speech as Mercer accepted the Peacemaker of the Year Award from Rotarian Robert Blumberg.

A talented singer-songwriter and motivational speaker, Mercer — a senior at UC Irvine whose family lives in Solana Beach — received the prestigious award for the humanitarian work that she has undertaken to prevent Robert Blumberg with singer and motivational speaker Torrey Mercer. Photo by Diane Y. Welch bullying in schools.

Every year Rotary International observes Global Understanding and Peace Month. In coincidence with this annual marker an award is given to a community member who has made a difference in promoting peace.

The Encinitas Rotary Peace Committee — Julie Worley, Bill Wachtler, Kerry Witkin and Paul Pierce — singled out Mercer who is the youngest recipient to date for this award, said Blumberg.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Mercer — who will graduate in June with a double degree in education and drama — founded “The Pledge Tour,” which takes her message into grades K-12. Her school assemblies encourage students to pledge “to be kinder, more considerate individuals,” Blumberg said.

“She speaks about bullying-related issues as they relate to low self-esteem, and other more serious problems that occur among youth,” he explained.

Mercer has had first-hand experience with some of these issues. As a child prodigy in vocals, she had bullies in her peer group who would “shoot her down over and over again for wanting to pursue her dream of becoming a singer,” said Blumberg.

She has turned that tough experience into energy that is focused on helping others to develop guiding principles built on kindness, respect and acceptance of each other’s differences.

Mercer said it was a privilege to receive the award and that she was shocked, in a way. “I’m only 21, about to finish my undergraduate degrees. It’s a huge honor to be here.”

Illustrating the important nature of her work, Mercer commented on a recent teen tragedy. “I read in the paper that there were apparently two teen suicides, one from San Dieguito Academy and one from Carlsbad High School. If we can do anything to prevent these things from happening I think it is on us.”

Her song “I Believe in Me” is dedicated to anyone who has ever been bullied or who has low self-esteem, and is aimed to prevent such tragedies.

This year, Mercer released “Be Your Own Hero,” a song that encourages youth to recognize their own innate power and to use it for good.

“Something I like to teach kids is that these life skills — about not being a bully, not discriminating and not treating a person less for any reason — are things that all of us

can carry though all of our lives,” Mercer stressed.

“They are not just things that stay in middle or high school, they are things that influence who we are every single day, as we grow and change.”

Mercer’s prior accolades include winning the Indie Channel Award for Best Pop Song in 2013 for her piece “Looking Glass.”

The next year, she was named “Best Teen Artist” by the Artists in Music Awards and “Inspirational Artist of the Year” by Critic’s Choice.

Through her ability to sing, Mercer adds a special aspect to her assemblies not often seen. “The kids really respond to the music component of what I do,” she said. “It helps bring my message home.”

Mercer’s mission is to reach at least 100,000 students with “The Pledge Tour.”

Her ultimate goal is to create a school curriculum to train teachers in bullying prevention. “Not an easy task,” Blumberg commented.

But it’s one she is striving to achieve.

To learn more about Torrey Mercer and to see her music videos, visit www.TorreyMercer.com. For more about Encinitas Rotary, visit www.encinitasrotary.com.

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Legendary conductor prompts students to see the world’s possibilities

Benjamin Zander was a guest speaker at Pacific Ridge School.

Zander treated the audience to pieces by Chopin and Mozart on a Steinway grand piano brought in for the occasion, and, after standing ovations, thanked the kids for paying such close attention. “It was a great gift that you listened so quietly,” he told them appreciatively.

Because Zander is, after all, best known for his conducting, the three-time Grammy nominee invited student cellist Joon-ha Bae onstage for a one-on-one master class. He led the ju-

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nior through a series of exercises designed to push him to be his best, cheering him on all the way and proving to be the antithesis of the abusive music teacher portrayed by Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons in the recent movie “Whiplash.”

Zander suggested Bae look directly at audience members while he plays and imagine their faces when he practices. “The audience is rooting for you to succeed,” he said.

“Because of deep love, we are courageous.”

“I was nervous at first,” admitted Bae. “But as the performance went on, I felt more relaxed, and had a lot of fun. It was an experience I’ll never forget.”

That seemed to be the general consensus among the students, who found themselves completely caught up in Zander’s enthusiasm and energy. Dozens of them stayed after the presentation to talk to him, ask questions — and for autographs — and to just get a hug. The man is a hugger!

The students met in advisory groups afterwards to discuss Zander’s philosophy and

how to approach school and social relationships with an eye toward the two worlds he discussed.

“Benjamin Zander’s message fits very well at Pacific Ridge,” said Dr. Bob Ogle, Head of School. “We encourage our students to see possibility, to look for growth and to explore the many ways they can contribute.

Hearing that message again from someone as accomplished and charismatic as Mr. Zander was inspiring.”

Zander’s presentation was part of Community Life, Pacific Ridge’s weekly program designed to bring in speakers and activities that relate to the school’s concepts of ethical responsibility, global engagement and purposeful life.

The recipient of a United Nations Caring Citizen of the Humanities Award, he was a fitting choice.

And if, as Zander believes, success is measured in the number of shining eyes you can inspire, his presentation was definitely a triumph.

Vegas comes to NC with ‘Simply Sinatra’ Las Vegas-style entertainment is coming to Rancho Santa Fe in the form of Steve Lippia with his newest program, “Simply Sinatra.”

In this rousing Frank Sinatra tribute show, Lippia interprets the best of the Big Band era and American classic pop by bringing back the timeless appeal of the “Ol’ Blue Eyes” repertoire, including “That’s Life,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Night and Day,” “All the Way,” “New York New York” and more favorites!

Come to the Village Church Fellowship Hall on May 9 as Steve Lippia belts out many of Sinatra’s greatest hits. Doors open at 6 p.m. with concert at 7 p.m. This concert is “cabaret style,” with reserved seating at tables of 10. All are invited to BYO wine/beverage and picnic finger-food to enjoy with your friends before the concert. Community Concerts will provide wine glasses at decorated tables, plus iced water and hot coffee.

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It’s creating something out of nothing, as his father did, starting a university in the English internment camp in which he was held after his family was killed in Auschwitz during World War II. To demonstrate his philosophy further, Zander shared the story of two shoe salesmen who went to Africa. One wrote back, “Situation hopeless. They don’t wear shoes.” The other wrote, “Glorious opportunity! They don’t wear shoes yet!”

Zander encouraged the seventh- through 12th-graders to always think outside the box and ask themselves, “What assumption am I making that I don’t know I’m making?” To prepare them for those times when their efforts fail, he showed them how to celebrate their mistakes by lifting their arms in the air and, with a big smile, asserting loudly, “How fascinating!”

He had the kids on their feet, laughing and practicing the move — and starting to believe the sentiment.

He also had them starting to believe in the power of classical music.

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BY LOIS ALTER MARK “I want to tell you about two different worlds,” said Benjamin Zander to the students of Pacific Ridge School recently. “The first is a very familiar world I’ll call Downward Spiral, and it’s filled with worry, anxiety and pressure. The second is called Radiating Possibility, and it’s all about hope and dreams.”

As the entire student body sat rapt, Zander flew around the room to make sure each of the 500 kids fully absorbed what he said next: “Every single moment for the rest of your life, you’re going to have to choose which world to speak from. Which one are you going to choose?”

It’s obvious which one Zander chooses.

At 76, the legendary conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra is the epitome of possibility.

It’s why his book, the aptly named “The Art of Possibility,” has resonated with so many readers.

“Possibility is not the same as positive thinking, which is basically just saying things are great when they’re not,” he explained.

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‘The Easter Tree’ to be presented at St. Therese hall “The Easter Tree” will be performed at 2 p.m. April 19 in the Parish Hall of St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church. Performers are children and adults from St. Therese parish and students of Notre Dame Academy. Admission is free. The musical play uses humor and music to help the children appreciate how Jesus brought salvation to the world. By the end of the show, lessons about love, life, and friendship have been learned. Among the show’s songs are: “When in Doubt, Get Your Bible Out,” “Rooted in His Love,” and “Living Water.”

After the performance, there will be light refreshments and arts and crafts. The church is at 4355 Del Mar Trails in Carmel Valley.

Local authors Wilson, Innis at Del Mar Library The Del Mar Library recently announced the authors who will appear at the upcoming Local Author Showcase. The library hosts these author readings with published authors at 6:30 p.m. The schedule: April 1: Retired scientist Woody Wilson reads from his latest novel, “The Utah Flu,” a mystery about the spreading of a lethal disease April 22: Local history buff Jack Innis, author of “San Diego Legends,” will highlight local history, including Del Mar’s Sunken City, the “Del Mar Man” fossil and more.

The Del Mar Branch Library is at 1309 Camino Del Mar. Call 858-755-1666.

Del Mar Community Connections offers lunch, legal services, travelogues and more These events for senior citizens are offered in April by the Del Mar Community Connections program, 225 Ninth St., Del Mar: April 6: Monday Lunch Club at Rendezvous April 7: Tuesday Lunch Connection at DMCC April 9: Travel Club at DMCC April 10: Senior Legal Services at DMCC April 14: Dr. Kalina’s Interactive Talk at DMCC April 17: Singing Together hosted by Linda Chisari April 19: Sunday Salon hosted by a local community member April 20: Del Mar Day with Supervisor Dave Roberts April 21: Tuesday Lunch Connection at DMCC April 22: DMCC Spring Luncheon at DMCC April 24: Estate Planning with Clay Spiegel, CPA at the Del Mar Library To RSVP or for information, contact the program at dmcc@dmcc.cc or 858-792-7565.

Floral designer is guest at Rose Society meeting The Del Mar Rose Society welcomes renowned floral designer and artist Alyta Milana at its next meeting on Thursday, March 26.

Owner of Jolie Fleur of Del Mar, Milana will demonstrate various techniques and styles of floral arrangement. Her presentation will include the use of roses, adding common local garden specimens with roses, folding leaves to create elegant bases, tips for oasis and toppers, bridal bouquets, succulents, proteas for a modern twist, and traditional specimens.

Milana is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and was a successful freelance artist and painter for many years, including a blooming floral designer under seasoned mentors for 12 years, before opening Jolie Fleur 10 years ago.

Bring your questions and desire for inspiration to this exciting program.

The meeting will be at the Powerhouse on Coast Boulevard. Reception and appetizers at 6:30 p.m., with presentation at 7 p.m. For information, contact Thelma Gerome, 858-3494799.

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Del Mar Foundation/Young Del Mar Committee to present Easter Egg Hunt April 4 in Seagrove Park The Del Mar Foundation and its Young Del Mar Committee invite Del Mar families to its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4. Registration is mandatory. Some restrictions apply. To register visit www.delmarfoundation.org and click on the Easter Egg Hunt link.

The event will be held at Seagrove Park in Del Mar and features an Easter egg hunt for ages 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12 with a special guest appearance by the Easter rabbit. Bring an Easter basket, a picnic lunch for after the hunt, and dress in your Sunday best!

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Solana Beach hosts festival, egg hunt April 4 La Colonia Community Park in Solana Beach will be filled with hundreds of families on Saturday, April 4, to celebrate the 26th annual Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt. Free games for children of all ages and refreshments will be provided.

The major event is the Egg Hunt, where boys and girls in third grade or younger will search for plastic eggs filled with treats and prizes. Participants are asked to bring their own basket or decorative bag to collect the goodies. Fun jumps, crafts, pictures with the Spring Bunny, and piñatas will also be offered. Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn and cookies.

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Torrey Hills Spring Egg Hunt to be held April 4 at Torrey Hills Community Park The Torrey Hills Spring Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Ocean Air Recreation Center, will be held on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m.-noon at Torrey Hills Community Park (4262 Calle Mejillones).

The event will include egg hunts, games, music, jumpers and face painting.

Egg hunt times: 0-2 years, 9:30 a.m.; 3-5 years, 9:40 a.m.; 6-8 years, 9:50 a.m.; 9 and up, 10 a.m.

A scavenger hunt for ages 10 and up will be held from 9-11:30 a.m.

Bring your own basket. For more information, call 858-552-1687.

Flower Hill mall to host egg hunt April 4 Kids and families are encouraged to hop on over to Flower Hill Promenade on Easter weekend to enjoy their annual “Easter Egg Treasure Hunt” from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Children of all ages can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny from noon to 2 p.m., while families can enjoy live music from Clint Perry of The Boohoo Crew throughout the event. Whole Foods will be handing out special treats, while Yogurtland will be offering free yogurt samples. Spa Blue will be offering chair and hand massages.

Families are also encouraged to participate in the annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. To participate, kids check in at Geppetto’s Toys to receive their “treasure map.” That will give them hints to certain Flower Hill shops, where they will receive a stamp on their map and some Easter treats. When finished, kids can return their completed treasure maps to Geppetto’s and receive a prize.

Beth Am hosts preschool Passover dinner April 4 Congregation Beth Am will host a Preschool Passover Seder Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4. The meal and ceremony will be conducted by Rabbi Earne.

This authentic dinner will use a kid-friendly Haggadah or Seder book for the service. Itwill consist of traditional Passover foods, such as unleavened bread, boiled eggs, and horseradish. Join Rabbi Earne and his family for a fun, fast and friendly kosher L’Pesah kid seder.

After the seder, the children will have time to play and run around while adults have some time to schmooze. Adults: $24; children: $18; under 2 years old are free. Reservations required to 858-481-8454 or email susan@betham.com.

Ashley Falls sets annual carnival for April 26 Get ready for a day of games, rides, music, and delicious food! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and join the Ashley Falls community at the annual PTA Spring Carnival, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26. Enjoy attractions like Gaga Ball, laser tag, trackless train, go-carts, a rock-climbing wall, remote control cars, DJ entertainment, a photo booth, raffle prizes and many other fun carnival games and activities. Bring an appetite to enjoy tacos, Jersey Mike’s subs, pizza, as well as the school’s very own bake sale. The carnival will be held at 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego.

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RB Chorale scholarship deadline is April 11 Do you dream of winning a Grammy or playing with the Boston Pops? Perhaps you plan to answer the next casting call for “American Idol.” If you are a senior high school graduate planning to further your education in the musical performance arts, the RB Chorale has a casting call for you! Any field of music is applicable, including voice, string, wind, percussion (no combos), or any other solo instrument.

Applications for the 2015 RB Chorale Scholarship program will be accepted through April 11, and those who qualify will audition before the RB Chorale Board and a panel of judges May 2 at Studio West in Rancho Bernardo. The program is open to all San Diego County graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a college or university to further their education in musical arts. Download an application form and further information at www.rbchorale.org. or contact Keith Cheney, Scholarship Chair, at 858-748-1273.

It’s no yarn: Learn how knitting can help health March 28 at Solana Beach Library Dr. Linda Hart, author of “Closely Knit,” will be speaking at the Solana Beach Library at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, about the psychological and physical benefits of knitting.

“For years I have been telling my group that knitting activates the same part of the brain as meditation, and now current research is contributing a deeper and more complete understanding of the health benefits of knitting,” she said. She will be sharing the new research results, as well as information about how women reduce stress differently from men.

Hart, a psychologist, is the leader of Closely Knit, a group that meets twice monthly at the library. The group began in 2003, and now numbers more than 175 members ranging in age from 7 to 89 years. In “Closely Knit,” Hart introduces each of the 40 group members who contributed to the book, and shares the unusual way the group began.

The book also contains several stories by Hart, such as “Knitting Emergencies,” “The Famous Christmas Stocking,” and “WARSH Cloths.” One reader commented, “I felt like I had made 40 new friends,” while others said they wanted to pick up their needles and join a knitting group!

The library is at 157 Stevens Ave. Call 858-755-1404.

Coming up: Taste of Leucadia, Encinitas Arts Festival • An eclectic array of Leucadia restaurants, San Diego’s best craft breweries, wineries and local musicians bring North Coast Highway 101 alive April 2 for the Taste of Leucadia.

Call 760-436-2320; buy tickets at Leucadia101.com.

• The fourth annual Encinitas “Passport to the Arts” Festival is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, from noon to 4 p.m. The day will be a celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts. Visit www.encinitasca.gov/festival.

March 29 Cucina Enoteca fashion show, brunch support Center for Community Solutions Cucina Enoteca in Flower Hill Promenade is holding a Spring Sunday brunch and fashion show to benefit the Center for Community Solutions on Sunday, March 29.

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and will feature fashions from Flower Hill’s TRE Boutique, Maggie B and Mister B. The special brunch includes a free glass of champagne, Proceeds from the show and bunch will benefit Center for Community Solutions’ comprehensive programs and services to help those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. CCS operates the only rape crisis center in San Diego.

Tickets are $40. If people cannot attend the show, there will still be an opportunity to support CCS at Cucina Enoteca. The restaurant will donate $1 from the sales of Cucina private label wine by the glass, carafe and bottle to CCS through the end of the month. Call 858-704-4500 or purchase tickets at http://bit.ly/1EbI2vm.

‘Unnecessary Farce’ opens April 18 at NC Rep It’s the perfect setup for a laugh-filled evening at the theater: an embezzling mayor, his female accountant who can’t stay dressed, two undercover cops, nefarious hit men, and of course, videotape. In “Unnecessary Farce,” playwright Paul Slade Smith has reinvented the inone-door innuendo, and out-the-door comic shtick for North Coast Repertory Theatre.

It’s a zany San Diego premiere that will leave you howling with laughter starting April 18.

Matthew Wiener directs a stellar cast: Ted Barton, Dagmar Fields, Jessica John, David McBean, John Nutten, Jacque Wilke and Christopher M. Williams.

Previews begin April 15; opening night at 8 p.m. April 18 includes a post-show reception.

There will be a special talkback on April 24 with the cast and artistic director.

Shows will be at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 7 p.m. Sundays through May 10.

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

Tickets start at $37 with discounts for seniors, students, military. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

St. James fundraising gala set for March 28 St. James Academy of Solana Beach is hosting its 37th annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, March 28, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. This year’s theme is “Celebrate,” and the St. James Academy families and parish will dress in white and come together to celebrate their faith-filled community and support their school.

The gala is organized by parent volunteers, and this year’s chair is Kelli Fletcher Fuller.

The evening includes a silent and live auction, sit-down dinner and dancing.

All proceeds are used for educational enrichment and sponsorship opportunities are available. For information and to register online, visit http://www.saintjamesacademy.com/ images/gala/celebrate.html.

Del Mar Foundation to hold a variety of April events The Del Mar Foundation hosts these events in April.

Registration for most events is required. Registration information is sent by email four to five weeks before each event.

If you are not receiving the emails, visit www.delmarfoundation.org and click “join our email list.”

• Thursday, April 2 First Thursdays: Beth Ross Buckley and Fred Benedetti: Flamenco Journey by flute and guitar with roots in Indian,

Sephardic, Macedonian and Andalusian music 7 p.m. show; doors open at 6:30 p.m. for wine and cheese. Powerhouse Community Center, Del Mar. Open to subscription holders only.

• Saturday, April 4 Young Del Mar: Easter Egg Hunt at Seagrove 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 4, Seagrove Park, Coast Boulevard, Del Mar

Check in at 10:30. You must be registered to participate.

• Thursday, April 16 Del Mar Foundation Board Meeting 8 a.m. April 16, 225 9th St., Del Mar • Sunday, April 19 Beach Cleanup with Del Mar Rotary Club 2:30-4 p.m. April 19, Powerhouse Community Center, Del Mar

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The truth is that the veneer of La Jolla is a beautiful one; but scratch beneath the surface and what’s revealed may surprise more than just the locals.

In a wave of recent complaints, La Jolla residents have gotten fired up about their city. Potholes, overgrown shrubbery, uneven sidewalks and red light running have gotten locals talking – if not concerned for their own well-being. More than just conversation, these are real issues the city must deal with – and hopefully address – in order to make La Jolla a safer, cleaner and more enjoyable place.

Check any of the local papers covering road repair or, dare I say, the La Jolla Cove, and it’s clear that the voices of La Jolla want to be heard.

Do residents have a voice? Well, when it comes to traffic and pedestrian safety, the answer is yes.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT LA JOLLA ROADWAY COMPLAINTS? While we empathize with residents over the future of the La Jolla Cove, our main concern lies in the safety of our city’s roads and pedestrian walkways – especially as it relates to what residents have called unsafe conditions. Potholes, disintegrating roadways, uneven sidewalks and even red light running have run the gamut of complaints and each of these issues are concerning to us as car accident attorneys.

The good news is that La Jolla residents can get in touch with city administrators to voice their concerns to prompt change. The bad news is that if voices are not heard, generally no change is implemented. If you’re a resident of La Jolla with knowledge of an unsafe roadway or pedestrian condition, here’s what you can do to bring the issue to

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POTHOLES AND BAD SIDEWALKS To report a pothole or bad sidewalk, call 619-527-7500 to notify San Diego street division for road and sidewalk repair division (the city of La Jolla does not have its own road repair division). The same division can be contacted for open waste found i n roadways or on sidewalks, leaky fire hydrants or overgrown shrubbery. It’s important to call and report the hazard as soon as possible to avoid a potential car accident or pedestrian threat such as a slip and fall or head injury due to uneven concrete paving.

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Solana Pacific Amazing Quest Solana Pacific Elementary School families participated in the ninth annual Solana Pacific Amazing Quest on March 16. Fifty-three teams of four to six people consisting of students and parents ran all over Del Mar Highlands Town Center performing challenges.

The challenges this year included stacking apples at Jimbo’s, twirling signs for Domino’s, eating chips and salsa at Rubio’s, performing with the TPHS Improv team, using marshmallow shooters at the school and flinging ducks through the air, painting at Ceramic Cafe and dancing like Taylor Swift.

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Carmel Creek ‘Spring Fling Event and Auction’ Carmel Creek Elementary School held its “Spring Fling Event and Auction” March 21 at Arterra, San Diego Marriott Del Mar. Proceeds from this event, a parents’ night out fundraiser, will provide funds for school materials, technology, assemblies and the many school programs that enhance the overall student experience and education at Carmel Creek.

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Carmel Valley Middle School holds carnival, Bobcat 500 for Spirit Week

BY GLORIA LIMAS Spirit Week started off with a bang at Carmel Valley Middle School recently. Students dressed in pajamas, collegiate gear, crazy colors and the whole thing culminated with a school carnival!

The Bobcat 500 race, where teachers and students race around the school quad in tricycles, announced their winning team this year consisting of staff members Jackie Busch and Holly Vermilyea, along with students Mitchell Francis and George Harris. More information can be found at the school’s website, www.cv.sduhsd.net.

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Parry Grove Trail reopening celebration Parry Grove Trail, a half-mile loop located in a prime scenic area of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (TPSNR), has reopened to the public after a five-year closure due to unsafe trail conditions caused by erosion. The trail is now in excellent shape: native vegetation has recovered up to the edges of the trail, false trails have largely grown over and the flower season has begun.

An official public ceremony was held March 15, with representatives of California State Parks, Torrey Pines Docent Society, and Torrey Pines Association participating in a “ribbon cutting.”

An anonymous donor, via the Torrey Pines Association, provided funding for all trail repairs. Torrey Pines Association is a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural and historic resources of the Reserve. The Torrey Pines Docent Society also played a pivotal role in supporting the State’s restoration of the trail: volunteers assisted with repairs by installing trail delineators (a rod and cable system).

Parry Grove Trail is one of three original trails designed by Guy Fleming and Ralph Cornell between 1915 and 1921. Parry Grove Trail and Whitaker Garden were initially closed December, 2010, due to public safety hazards with the failed stairs.

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Female Athlete Volunteers group raises over $2,100 for Make-A-Wish at event held at Parisi Speed School The Female Athlete Volunteers teamed in March with Ivivva Del Mar, Parisi Speed School and CKO Kickboxing to host two donation-based fitness classes to support the Make a Wish Foundation. The event raised more than $2,100 for Kaylee, a San Marcos girl fighting cystic fibrosis, whose wish is to go to London and Paris.

Torrey Pines freshmen Kiara McNulty and Sophia LeRose founded FAV in 2011.

This was their second fundraiser for Kaylee, the first being a December beach volleyball tournament. The group paired with Carmel Valley residents Joseph and Trisha Virga to host the donation-based boot-camp class at their Parisi Speed School and kickboxing class at CKO, both in Sorrento Valley.

A raffle with prizes donated by Ivivva, Jimbo’s, Crust Pizzeria and Lululemon also helped raise money for the cause.

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‘Ranch on the Run’ Solana Ranch Elementary School students participated in “Ranch on the Run” March 6.

The fun run is a school-wide event to raise money (while having fun!) for the school foundation, which helps support school programs.

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Right: Seventeen Solana Ranch Elementary students participated in the county-level competition for National History Day.

Solana Ranch students join National History Day competition Seventeen students from Solana Ranch Elementary participated in this year’s county level competition for the National History Day. This year’s theme for the national competition was Leadership & Legacy.

Students have been conducting research since November.

Three research teams won their division and will next represent San Diego County on May 8 in Sacramento, for a chance to complete in Washington D.C. in June.

The teams of Annabelle Lee, Andrew Tsai and Samantha Wang for their research on Amelia Earhart, Anjana Shiram and Sarah Datta for their research on Benazir Bhutto, and Jinghan Zeng, Lilian Xu and Lucy Yang for their research on Wong Kim Ark, are all finalists in the Elementary Exhibit category and will compete in Sacramento.

Two additional research teams were recognized for outstanding achievement with the First Timers awards: Kelsie Park, Arshvi Shah and Katrina Guseman for their research on Coco Chanel, and, Jason Liu and Kevin Luo for their research on Louis Pasteur.

Other History Day Club participants pictured are Jessica Lin, Rachael Sun, Gracie Wood and Amanda Yang.

Right: Jinghan Zeng, Lilian Xu and Lucy Yang did their research on Wong Kim Ark’s landmark case involving the U.S. government’s immigration and citizenship laws.

Anjana Shiram and Sarah Datta did their project on Pakistan’s Benazir Bhutto

Annabelle Lee, Andrew Tsai and Samantha Wang chose to focus their research on pioneering female aviator Amelia Earhart.

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100 - LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-006359 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. TRUEBLUE Woman b. TRUE BLUE Woman Located at: 9345 Wintergardens Blvd., #12, Lakeside, CA, 92040, San Diego County. Mailing Address: Same. This business is registered by the following: Stefanie K. Blue, 9345 Wintergardens Blvd., #12, Lakeside, CA 92040. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/09/2015. Stefanie K. Blue, Owner.

CV714. Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: KRISTINE R. CALL, on behalf of minor, MASON R. SHIELDS, for change of name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2015-00009156-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KRISTINE R. CALL, on behalf of minor, MASON R. SHIELDS, filed a petition with the court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: MASON RYAN SHIELDS to Proposed Name: MASON VALDEZ SHIELDS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: MAY 08, 2015, Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept: 46.

The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

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

Date: 03/18/2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court CV715. Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-004597 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. E2 Young Engineers b. ESYE SD c. E2 Young Engineers SD Located at: 12906 Hideaway Lane, San Diego, CA, 92131, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 12906 Hideaway Lane, San Diego, CA 92131. This business is registered by the following: JR Ohana Ventures, LLC, 12906 Hideaway Lane, San Diego, CA 92131, California. This business is conducted by: A Limited

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-006018 Fictitious Business Name(s): Wientech Enterprise Located at: 5388 Foxhound Way, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County.

This business is registered by the following: Iwen Yao, 5388 Foxhound Way, San Diego, CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 3/2/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/04/2015. Iwen Yao. CV712. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-006010 Fictitious Business Name(s): Lilly’s Villa II Located at: 5996 Sagebrush Rd., La Jolla, CA, 92037, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: PO Box 2866, La Jolla, CA 92038. This business

is registered by the following: Binner Family Counseling Center, 5996 Sagebrush Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, California. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was March 8, 1994. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/04/2015. Liliana Binner, Director / President. DM1340. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-006123 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. La Maison du parfumerie b. JR Import – Jose Rocha Located at: 5674 El Camino Real, #E, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, San Diego County. This business is registered by the following: Jose Rocha, 5674 El Camino Real, #E, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/05/2015. Jose Rocha. DM1339.

Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 2015.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92112-0128 PETITION OF: KATHLEEN ANN MAHONEY for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2015-00007473-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KATHLEEN ANN MAHONEY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: KATHLEEN ANN MAHONEY to Proposed Name: KATHLEEN ANN SULLIVAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 4/17/15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept.: 46.

The address of the court is: 220 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

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

Date: MAR 05, 2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court DM1337. Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-006264 Fictitious Business Name(s): Being In Sync Located at: 3830 Valley Ctr. Dr., #705-658, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 3830 Valley Ctr. Dr., #705-658, San Diego, CA 92130. This business is registered by the following: In Sync Consulting, Inc., 3830 Valley Ctr. Dr., #705-658, San Diego, CA 92130, CA. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 1/1/2001. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego

County on 03/06/2015. Suzanne Weinstein, President. CV711. Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-004107 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Optimal Weight Loss b. Reliable Lab Testing Located at: 5358 Jackson Dr., #1, La Mesa, CA, 91942, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 3830 Valley Centre Dr., #705-306, San Diego, CA 92130.

This business is registered by the following: Ellyn Levine, MD, Inc., 5358 Jackson Dr., #1, La Mesa, CA 91942, California. This business is conducted by A Corporation. The first day of business has not yet started.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/12/2015. Ellyn Levine, President.

CV709. Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-005948 Fictitious Business Name(s): Ekeko, Inc. Located at: 1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. This business is registered by the following: Ekeko, Inc., 1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, California. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 01/01/2015.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/04/2015. Bratzo Basagoitia, CEO. DM1335. Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92112-0128 PETITION OF: BRIAN JAMES DUNBAR for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2015-00005379-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BRIAN JAMES DUNBAR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: BRIAN JAMES DUNBAR to Proposed Name: BRIAN JAMES CHAVEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show

cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: APR 03, 2015 Time: 9:30 AM Dept.: 46.

The address of the court is: 220 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

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

Date: FEB 18, 2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court CV707. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-005204 Fictitious Business Name(s): SB Cab Located at: 20655 Van Owen St., Apt. 210, Winnetka, CA, 91306, Los Angeles County. This business is registered by the following: Behrooz Sokhanvari, 20655 Van Owen St., Apt. 210, Winnetka, CA 91306.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/25/2015.

Behrooz Sokhanvari. DM1331. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-005357 Fictitious Business Name(s): Accurate Concrete Construction Located at: 14275 Mango Dr., Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 14275 Mango Dr., Del Mar, CA 92014. This business is registered by the following: Ronald Alan Haratyk, 14275 Mango Dr., Del Mar, CA 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 9/15/04.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/26/2015. Ron Haratyk, Owner.

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This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/24/2015.

Joseph Martin Schmaltz. DM1327.

Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-005108 Fictitious Business Name(s): Fair Rental Values Located at: 247 S. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 247 S. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075.

This business is registered by the following: ALE Price Point Inc., 247 S. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075, California. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 10/1/99.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/24/2015. Ryan Dinsmore.

DM1326. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92112-0128 PETITION OF: ROBERT BABAK MOTAMEDI for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2015-00007463-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ROBERT BABAK MOTAMEDI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: ROBERT BABAK MOTAMEDI to Proposed Name: BABAK MOTAMEDI THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 4/17/15 Time: 9:30 AM Dept.: 46.

The address of the court is: 220 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

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

Date: MAR 05, 2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court CV710. Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2015

ANSWERS 3/19/15

Liability Company. The first day of business was 11/01/14. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/18/2015.

John Rodriguez, Managing Member. CV713. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 2015.

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Carmel Del Mar ‘Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week’

Many students brought flowers for their teachers. Emma and Juliette Morin with mom Lynda

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School students and parents kicked off “Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week” March 16. Teachers and staff were greeted with a red carpet entrance and cutout of a superhero to commemorate this year’s theme, “Our Superhero Teachers.” Parents and students have been looking forward to the opportunity to thank the 60 hard-working teachers and staff at the school. The week was filled with catered and potluck breakfasts and lunches.

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Music teacher Cinda Peck, 3rd-grade teacher Brian Carroll, 4th-grade teacher Paula Intravaia

On the red carpet are Principal Jessica Morales, art teacher Nicole Nelson, Administrator Ann Hoffman, 3rd-grade teacher Cathie Hays, front office staff member Katie Gomez

Technology teacher Janet Wolfertz, Librarian Michelle Meckel

Front office staff member Katie Gomez, substitute teacher Sarah Johnson

4th-grade teacher Adrienne Viehmann, 5th-grade teacher Becky Zebold, 5th-grade teacher Katie Neal, 1st-grade teacher Jason Bethurum

San Dieguito NCL Class of 2017 Fashion Show Event The San Dieguito Chapter of National Charity League hosted its annual fashion show with the theme “Dream a Little Dream.” The 30 girls of the Sophomore Class of 2017 walked the catwalk at the La Jolla Hyatt on March 15. One of the requirements of the 10th-grade class is to concentrate on confidence and poise, which is achieved with the fashion show experience. The organization, which has chapters all across the U.S., aims to bring mothers and daughters together through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

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Gustatory gags for April Fools’ Day, courtesy of nature and science labs The Kitchen Shrink

BY CATHARINE KAUFMAN I take a leisurely stroll down the supermarket aisles and my jaw drops at the horticultural pranks of produce, from the albino strawberries and purple carrots to the gnarled citrus Buddha’s hand and misshapen heirloom tomatoes.

A slew of back-alley gustatory creations originate domestically and globally to shock, amaze and tease the taste buds of adventurous diners. Duck egg embryos, anyone? What better time to celebrate these freaky foods than April Fools’ Day. No kidding.

Old MacDonald meets Dr. Frankenstein When strange bedfellows mate in the plant breeder’s lab, some spectacular hybrids are created: kalettes (blending

the king of leafy greens with the anti-cancer powerhouse, Brussels sprouts), broccolini (a broccoli and Chinese kale cross), the blood orange (a cross between an orange and a pomegranate), while the juicy, soft-skinned limequat merges the Indian Key lime with the kumquat.

There’s more. The super sweet Cotton Candy grape, reminiscent of the iconic fair treat of sugar-spun air that melts in your mouth, hybridizes two grape species — the purple Concord with the crisp, seedless Vitis viniferia.

Having 12 percent more sugar than regular grapes, but still less than raisins, along with three times the carb load, Cotton Candies are still a popular choice as a refreshing junk food substitute.

The graisin is a raisin on steroids with the same taste of regular raisins, but impressive proportions. No surprise, this modified fruit is the product of geneticists in Japan, a country with a penchant for enjoying largesse for all kinds of fruits.

Then there’s cherums, a cherry-plum cross creating a larger fruit, maintaining the sweet flavor of the former with the longer growing season of the latter.

Finally, a diabetic delight has been created by a University of Central Florida professor infusing luscious lettuce leaves with the insulin gene, which trips the body’s insulinproducing response once it hits the intestines.

Going nuts over regional treats Rocky Mountain Oysters aka Montana Tendergroins or Cowboy Caviar are delicacies of the Wild West. Young bull testicles are peeled, breaded, seasoned and pan- or deepfried. From the days of ancient Rome, the custom of consuming male genitals was thought to boost machismo hardwiring for low libido. In the Far East, the Japanese indulge in milt, the male version of fish roe, that is, the sperm-laden reproductive gland called shirako, which translates to “white children.”

Shock Pops Today’s trendy confectioners are like Willy Wonka entomologists. Edible-insect growers in California and around the world provide them with assorted mealworms and scor-

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pions with their poisonous stingers clipped, ready to entomb for insect lollipops.

Get all your ducks in a row A regional Southeast Asia treat is a boiled, fertilized duck egg with a wellformed embryo — called Trung Vit Lon in Vietnam or Balut in the Philipines. Liquid around the embryo is sipped, while the tender bones are munched and crunched.

Pick your poison Asian libations from Thailand to Laos include cobra, herbal gecko lizard, giant centipede and sea horse whiskies, along with King Snake wine. While these will whet your whistle, they have quite the bite to them.

Other faces of food • While vodka makes a mean dirty martini, it can also be used to disinfect stinky shoes, freshen musky clothing, repel insects, soothe bug bites, and bring out the shine in hair.

• Lip-puckering lemon juice brightens whites in the laundry, polishes brass and stainless steel, and creates sparkling glassware in the dishwasher.

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• Powdered milk blended with spring water makes a soothing salve for sunburn.

• Eggshells act like steel wool to scrape the grime from pots and pans.

• Coca-Cola unclogs drains and removes stubborn stains. And that’s no joke.

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Heirloom Bruschetta For a fun Technicolor appetizer, prepare this heirloom tomato bruschetta, also rife with olive oil to lube the throat for snoring relief.

Ingredients: 1 crusty breadstick, cut in half-inch rounds 6 assorted heirloom tomatoes, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 handful fresh basil, chopped 1/2 cup virgin olive oil Juice from 1/2 Meyer lemon Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste Method: In a glass bowl combine tomatoes, half the garlic and oil, basil, lemon and seasoning. Chill. In a saucepan, blend remaining

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Willis Allen Real Estate Del Mar adds experienced Realtor Holly Hermanson The 100-year old San Diego brokerage Willis Allen Real Estate welcomes Realtor Holly Hermanson to its Del Mar branch office.

Hermanson, who has been a Realtor for more than a decade, is a four-time recipient of San Diego Magazine’s 5 Star Agent Award for Client Satisfaction. She is also short-sale certified.

Hermanson says she joined Willis Allen for one simple reason: “I wanted to be part of the top agency in my area, and that’s Willis Allen Real Estate.” Hermanson says her clients can count on her to always do what is in their best interest. “Nothing is more gratifying and exciting to me than the gratifying feeling I get from helping people meet their real estate needs.”

“Holly has a reputation for being honest, trustworthy and Realtor Holly Hermanson knowledgeable in the real estate market,” says Del Mar Branch Manager Anne Le Beau McBee. “She is one of the hardest working, most committed and most effective agents around – she’s a great fit at Willis Allen.”

Hermanson is a volunteer at Children’s Lifeline, as well as a member of the National Association of Professional Women. To reach Realtor Holly Hermanson, email hhermans@san.rr. com or call 619-417-8974. You can also learn more about her by visiting her website, www.delmarcoasthomes.com.

LIFEGUARDS continued from page B1 Through his department connections, Mattei was introduced to the Del Mar Rotary Club, which sponsored a scholarship, allowing him to study in Uppsala, Sweden. From there, Mattei went on to become a distinguished diplomat for more than 20 years. He served in the U.S. Department of State with assignments all over the world, including Australia, the Caribbean, Canada, Iraq, Kosovo and West Africa.

“Lifeguarding taught me about service — service to others, service to the community, service to the nation,” said Mattei, 52, who retired last year.

Mattei, Maas and Shore shared a house as roommates while they studied at San Diego State.

Like Mattei, Maas and Shore also learned lifeguard skills at a young age.

A Del Mar native, Shore was a junior lifeguard for one year before he joined the department at 17. He served as a lifeguard for a decade.

“I loved spending time on the beach,” said 52-year-old Shore, who now lives in Sweden. “Working and living on the beach wasn’t really work. It was a lifestyle.”

Lifeguarding has not only been a lifestyle for Maas, but a family tradition.

At 10, Maas became a junior lifeguard, following in the footsteps of his father, the former lifeguard-turned-mayor who helped launch the department.

“I had no plans to be a lifeguard,” said Maas, a Del Mar native who now lives in Carm-

el Valley. “But I grew up in the water. I was surfing when I was 4. I was brought up watching the water ever since I was a kid.”

As a junior lifeguard, Maas, whose nickname is “Trip,” recalled working alongside lifeguards in the tower.

Through the training program, junior lifeguards would observe lifeguards and conduct practice rescues.

The experience led Maas to become an intern, then a seasonal lifeguard. He continued working with the department through law school.

Now 53, Maas, serves as a judge for San Diego Superior Court. All three of his children have continued the family tradition and participated in the Del Mar Junior Lifeguards. His son Danny, 13, remains active in the program.

“He kind of has the same sparkle of the beach that I had and my dad had,” Maas said.

“It’s been 50 years, and now I’m seeing the third generation of my family lifeguarding.”

A new chapter Del Mar’s third and current captain, now called chief, began his lifeguard career at a young age as well.

At 17, Patrick Vergne started his career with the county in Solana Beach while still a junior at Torrey Pines High School. He joined the Del Mar department in 1981 and was appointed chief after Larson’s retirement.

During his tenure, Vergne has continued the department’s tradition of excellence.

In 50 years of service, there have been no drownings in

guarded areas.

“The neatest thing about 50 years of lifeguarding in Del Mar is the record,” Maas said.

Added Shore, “It feels very good to know that you made a difference for somebody.”

Since the department’s inception, Vergne estimates 300 to 350 lifeguards have come and gone. Yet over five decades, there have only been three captains — and former Mayor Maas helped select them all.

In the beginning, Stevens was in charge of just five people. Today, Vergne maintains a staff of up to 60 during the peak season. Every year, Del Mar attracts more beachgoers.

An estimated 2 million people visited the city’s coastline last summer.

“I stand in awe of the guards that are working there now,” Ross said. “They do a good job, and they have a lot on their plate.”

The former headquarters that Stevens and former Del Mar Fire Chief Jim Baker built at 17th Street and dedicated in 1969 has come and gone. After 43 years, the city opened its state-of-the-art Del Mar Lifeguard Beach Safety Center in 2012, thanks to donations from the community.

Headquartered on 17th Street, the department also has towers at North Beach, 29th Street, 25th Street, 20th Street and 11th Street.

Each day, lifeguards establish and maintain safe swimming and surfing areas. They monitor environmental conditions, and post weather and surf updates.

To train for rescues, the

Coastal Premier Properties celebrates six-year anniversary Coastal Premier Properties is delighted to announce the celebration of their six-year anniversary.

“We are very proud to have come this far in just six short years, and will strive to continue providing the excellent, client-driven service that has allowed us to reach this point,” explains co-owner Amy Green.

“No matter which aspect of real estate our clients may need help with, we are a fully equipped agency that will be able to assist them in any capacity necessary,” adds co-owner Susan Meyers-Pyke.

With five new offices added in the past year, make sure to be on the lookout for what this year will have in store.

For more information about Coastal Premier Properties, visit: www.coastalpremieronline.com department operates yearround cliff, swift water and scuba rescue teams. In addition, lifeguards cross-train with the Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard.

On average, Del Mar lifeguards handle 1,400 water-related rescues and 1,100 medical aids every year.

Marking a milestone Former and current lifeguards will remember the department’s roots while also focusing on the future during the annual Del Mar Lifeguard Dance Party Fundraiser June 27 at the Powerhouse Community Center. The public is invited to celebrate 50 years of lifeguard service to the city at the event,

Co-owners Amy Green and Susan Meyers-Pyke which will feature dinner, drinks, live music, dancing and a silent auction.

“It’s a chance to reflect, and to think about old friends and mentors,” Mattei said.

For more about the Del Mar Lifeguard Department, visit www.delmarlifeguard.com.

OPEN HOUSES Carmel Valley

CARMEL VALLEY

$391,000 2 BR/2 BA

12575 Ruette Alliante #163 Dan Conway / Host: Chris Plato / Pacific Sotheby’s

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858 243-5278

$459,000 2 BR/2.5 BA

12614 Carmel Country #54 Suzanna Gavranian / Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-342-7200

$895,000 3 BR/2.5 BA

3932 San Martine Way Charles & Farryl Moore / Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-395-7525

$989,000 3 BR/2.5 BA

5074 Brookburn Dan Conway / Host: Bill Jones / Pacific Sotheby’s

Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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$1,179,000 - $1,249,000 12756 Chandon Sat & Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

5 BR/3 BA Dan Conway / Host: Bill Jones / Pacific Sotheby’s 858-243-5278 $1,599,000 - $1,649,000 5065 Zimmer Cove 5 BR/5 BA Danielle Negroni / Coastal Premier Properties

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4877 Bayliss Court Charles & Farryl Moore / Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-395-7525

$1,989,000 5 BR/4.5 BA

13587 Penfield Pt. Charles & Farryl Moore / Coldwell Banker

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RANCHO SANTA FE

RANCHO SANTA FE

$1,549,500 3 BR/3.5 BA

8169 Santaluz Villa Green South Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught / Coldwell Banker

$1,895,000 4 BR/3.5 BA

18117 Via Ascenso Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sonja Huter / Host: Rick Bravo / Berkshire Hathaway 619-246-2606

$1,995,000 4 BR/3 BA

17144 Via de la Valle Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Gary Wildeson / Pacific Sotheby’s 858-692-0242

$2,095,000 3 BR/3 BA

6727 Las Colinas Janet Lawless Christ / Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-335-7700

$2,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA

17038 Mimosa Janet Lawless Christ / Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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$3,495,000 5 BR/5.5 BA

14296 Dalia Becky Campbell / Berkshire Hathaway

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5283 Avenida Maravillas Janet Lawless Christ / Coldwell Banker

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$3,750,000 5 BR/6.5 BA

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Sat & Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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$4,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA

6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ / Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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