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State puts fairgrounds governance proposal on temporary hold

■ Young cancer survivor swims the English Channel. See page 20

■ Local dogs hit the surf in Del Mar. See page B10

■ A variety of creative events will be held at Arts Alive in Solana Beach. See page B1

BY JOE TASH A proposal to create a new governance model for the state-owned Del Mar fairgrounds has been put on hold for now, officials said Tuesday, Sept. 10. “Nothing is going to happen on any potential governance issue until after the first of the year,” said David Watson, a member of the board that oversees the fairgrounds, at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Watson reported that he and board president Adam Day met with state officials in Sacramento last week, including representatives of Gov. Jerry Brown. The officials said that due to more pressing issues, they need several more months to evaluate the fairgrounds proposal, Watson said. Over the past year, representatives of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the 340acre fairgrounds on behalf of the state, have been in talks with the County of San Diego to form a partnership to oversee fairgrounds operations. From those talks emerged a proposal to create a new entity called a joint powers authority, governed by a 14-member board. Nine of the seats would be filled by 22nd DAA board members, while the other five board members would be appointed by the five county supervisors. Officials from both agencies said the move would increase local control of the fairgrounds and provide more transparency regarding fairgrounds governance. The 22nd DAA board, county Board of Su-

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Attendance, handle up for 2013 Del Mar Race Meet BY JOE TASH Attendance was up slightly, and the handle – or amount of money bet on races – increased in 2013 at Del Mar’s annual horse racing meet over the previous year, the top official with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club said on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Joe Harper, president of the Thoroughbred Club, made the comments Tuesday at the board meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association. The 2013 Del Mar horse racing meet ended its 37-day run on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This year’s attendance was 653,259, up from 652,034 last year, according to the Thoroughbred Club. The total handle of bets from all sources was $482,336,877, an increase of 5.2 percent over 2012, for this year’s seven-week season. Four horses were injured during this year’s meet, said Harper. This winter, the Thoroughbred Club will widen the racetrack’s turf course, expanding the number of horses that can be accommodated for each race. Officials hope to bring the prestigious Breeder’s Cup race to Del Mar following the turf track upgrade.

New principal takes over at Sage Canyon School The Del Mar Union School District recently announced the selection of Vivian Firestone as the new principal for Sage Canyon School. Firestone has been a principal for seven years in the Vista Unified School District. Prior to serving as a principal, she was a classroom teacher, literacy coach, and dean of students in Vista. According to the school district, “Firestone is known as a highly-involved, studentfocused principal who works closely with her teachers, staff, and families to make school a wonderful experience for each child. Education has always been an important part of her family. Her husband, Stan, is a teacher in Vista Unified and her daughter is a senior in high school.” Firestone said she was eager to begin working with the excellent team at the school. She began her new assignment as principal at Sage Canyon on Sept. 9.

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Del Mar City Council discusses priorities BY KRISTINA HOUCK A review of the Del Mar City Council’s priorities turned into a discussion about how council members and staff could more effectively meet the city’s goals during a special meeting and workshop on Sept. 9. Council members and city staff reviewed more than two dozen priorities for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years, including some that have already been met such as a pension reserve fund the council established at its Sept. 3 meeting and a fee for the city’s in-lieu parking fee program the council approved in July. The list included shortterm goals such as repairs to Torrey Pines Bridge and sidewalk and street improvements, as well as long-term plans for new city facilities, capital improvement projects and parking management. Council members also discussed future topics for council agendas, which include Watermark Del Mar, a proposed one- and two-story multi-unit housing project for the vacant property southwest of the intersection of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and San Dieguito Road. Developers invited community members to learn about Watermark Del Mar during an open house in July, but a development application for the residential project has not yet been submitted. Councilwoman Sherryl Parks suggested establishing a subcommittee to explore potential grants, privatepublic partnerships and other revenue generating ideas to help fund some of the city’s capital improvement projects. Mayor Terry Sinnott said he would like to continue discussion of underSee PRIORITIES, page 6

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Solana Beach man accused of murdering Volunteers needed for ordered to stand trial Sept. 21 Coastal Cleanup mother BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Volunteers are sought for a coastal cleanup event set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21. The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the Del Mar Fairgrounds, will partner with San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and I Love a Clean San Diego to sponsor a cleanup site along the San Dieguito River Park trail, restoration areas east and west of I-5 and Del Mar’s Dog Beach. In all, more than 90 cleanup sites throughout San Diego County will be in operation during the event. At the San Dieguito site, volunteers will pick up trash, remove invasive plant species, plant native species and build trails. Volunteers are urged to bring their own reusable water bottles, buckets and work gloves. A pizza lunch will be provided to volunteers. For more information, or to register, visit www.cleanupday.org.

Dates set for 2014 San Diego County Fair in Del Mar The 2014 San Diego County Fair will run from Saturday, June 7, through Sunday, July 6. Directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association approved the dates for the 2014 fair’s 24-day run at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The fair will be dark on Mondays and the first two Tuesdays during its run. The 2013 fair also ran for 24 days. Next month, the 22nd DAA plans to announce the theme for next year’s fair.

On the Web; September’s contest is ‘Best Vacation Photo’ September’s theme for this newspaper’s online photo contest is “Best Vacation Photo.” Submit yours today at DelMarTimes/net/Contests for a chance to win a prize.

A man accused of beating his mother to death at her home in Solana Beach because she had decided to stop supporting him financially is mentally competent to stand trial. A judge says 31-year-old Bryan Chang is ready to stand trial for murder and special circumstance allegations of torture and murder for financial gain in the death of 60-year-old Sherry Chu Chang in January 2010.

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Local restaurant bookkeeper sentenced for embezzlement BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A former bookkeeper who embezzled more than $545,000 from the Leucadia Pizzeria chain where she worked was sentenced recently to four years in state prison. Susan Dawn Seibert, 49, pleaded guilty in June to one count each of embezzlement and forgery and admitted an allegation that she took more than $500,000 from her employer. The defendant quit her job last year when she learned that the restaurant planned to audit the books, suspecting that Seibert had forged checks to herself during her four years with the company, according to Deputy District Attorney Anna Winn. The audit showed that Seibert had indeed written 172 checks to herself from the Leucadia Pizzeria account, Winn said, adding that the checks were forged with an owner’s signature. Winn said Seibert covered up the embezzlement by listing legitimate vendors as the recipients of the checks. Seibert told the Leucadia Pizzeria owners that she took the money to pay back a previous employer who had sued her for embezzlement, Winn said. Leucadia Pizzeria has stores in Encinitas, La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe.

Keyboards stolen from another school On Saturday, Aug. 31, between 2:15 a.m.-2:30 a.m., unknown suspects smashed the glass to the front door of Del Mar Pines Elementary School at 13555 Boquita Drive in Carmel Valley and took two I-Mac Apple keyboards, according to the San Diego Police Department Northwestern Division. This is the second burglary at Del Mar Pines and there were two other recent school burglaries at Ocean Air Elementary and Sage Canyon Elementary.

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Former mayor Jerry Sanders to head final fundraising push for cardiovascular center BY PAT SHERMAN Scripps Health marked the completion of the exterior of its new seven-story Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in La Jolla Sept. 4, while also naming former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders chair of a campaign to raise the final $60 million needed to pay for construction. “With the completion of the exterior of the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, we are one step closer to completing a center for innovation that will bring together leading physicians and premier cardiovascular services in San Diego,” Scripps president and CEO Chris Van Gorder said. Developer and philanthropist Conrad Prebys, who made his fortune in real estate and construction, gave $45 million to kick-start the project and was named an honorary campaign chair. According to Van Gorder, it is the largest gift in the history of Scripps Health. The building, built to withstand a magnitude 8.0 earthquake, is the cornerstone of a 25-year plan to remake the Scripps Memorial campus and bring it up to earthquake standards. John Engle, Scripps’ chief development officer, also thanked Eileen and John “Jack” Anderson, who gave $25 million toward construction of the nearby 175,000-squarefoot Scripps Clinic facility, to be named the John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion in tribute to their son, who succumbed to cancer in 2004. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year. “Philanthropy has always planed an important role in Scripps La Jolla’s growth,” Engle said. “Our founder, Ellen Browning Scripps, set out almost 90 years ago to create a haven where the sick could receive exceptional care. Today it is individuals like Conrad Prebys and Jerry Sanders who are helping to fulfill Miss Ellen’s legacy and keep her dream alive.”

The 383,000-square-foot cardiovascular center on Scripps Memorial Hospital’s La Jolla campus is on target to open in 2015. It will have 108 inpatient beds in private rooms, 59 intensive care beds, six state-of-the-art operating rooms and as many as six cardiac catheterization labs with advanced medical technology. The facility also will include the latest in wireless medical technology, satellite nursing stations (so that a nurse is never more than 60 feet away from a patient) and two hybrid operating suites, where doctors can perform both openheart surgery and catheterization procedures. “These new hybrid rooms let us do the procedures together, and these combination approaches work to get patients out of the hospital (faster), and are less invasive,” said Scripps Chief of Cardiology Paul Teirstein, also touting minor evidence-based design details such as floor-to-ceiling windows, “because there’s data that shows that if you have a

Former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders (who will serve as Prebys Cardiovascular Institute’s new capital campaign chair) with Debbie Turner and philanthropist Conrad Prebys. view and you have some light, you need less pain medication.” The $456 million project is being financed through a combination of operating revenue, borrowing and donations. So far, approximately $120 million in philanthropic gifts have been raised toward the $180 million fundraising goal. Sanders, who ended his two terms as mayor last December, will lead the Campaign for Cardiovascular Care to raise the rest of the money. He is the current president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. —City News Service contributed to this report

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Mutilated puppy adopted from Woodward Animal Center One of four mutilated and malnourished puppies discovered in a Chula Vista trash bin three months ago has been adopted, the Helen Woodward Animal Center announced recently. ``Pongo,’’ a spaniel blend that had his ears cut off, went home with Colleen Lanin and Phil Grossfield and their two children Wednesday, Sept. 4, according to the center. The family has previously adopted a rescue dog and rescue cat. Pongo’s wounds have healed, and he no longer requires specialized veterinary care, according to the center. The three others have not been medically cleared to be adopted. Lizbeth Luna, of Ani-

Pongo with the children in his new family. Courtesy photo mal Advocates of the United States — which partners with the center in Rancho Santa Fe — said last week that she’s never seen a case like this one in her seven years in animal rescue. She said a friend heard cries as she walked past the dumpster. The four puppies

— estimated to be less than 5 weeks old — were in a closed box, she said. The ears might have been cut off by an inexperienced breeder who thought the practice, called ``cropping,’’ would make the puppies more attractive to prospective buyers, Luna said. The procedure is rarely performed on spaniels, she said. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person who mutilated the puppies, according to the center. People with information should contact Rita Truderung, the center’s vice president of operations, at (858) 756-4117, ext. 303, or via email, ritat@ animalcenter.org; (858) 7564117, ext. 1.

CCA Foundation celebrates Canyon Crest Academy’s 10th Anniversary on Back-to -School Night Sept. 17 Canyon Crest Academy parents are invited to Back-to-School Night which begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, (5:30 p.m. for freshmen parents). Principal Karl Mueller will open the evening with a welcome presentation. San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Rick Schmitt and members of the school board will also be in attendance. Following the welcome, parents will attend each of their children’s classes. (Detailed information will be provided on the CCA website and via email communication.) During the evening, a video produced by CCA-TV and Cinema student Jason Phillips will be shown. The video celebrates the many accomplishments of CCA during its 10-year history. Highlights include multiple awards across a variety of disciplines, CIF championships, a Newsweek ranking of 78th in the country and 6th in California and consistently high API scores and AP pass rates. Most recently, CCA achieved a new all time high API score of 921. “It is one of the great pleasures of my job to work with such bright, hardworking students, generous parents and talented teachers,” said Executive Director Joanne Couvrette. “Jason Phillips, the CCA-TV and CCA Cinema team who produced this wonderful video for

Santa Fe Christian student chosen for UC San Diego School of Medicine’s Summer Academy Jacquelyn Askew, a sophomore at Santa Fe Christ i a n Schools, was one of 14 Jacquelyn San Diego Askew County high school girls chosen to participate in the Oncofertility Academy sponsored by the UC San Diego School of Medicine this summer. The Academy is a hands-on educational program that inspires 10th to 12th grade girls to become the next generation of scientists and physicians. Oncofertility is the study of how cancer and cancer treatments affect the

reproductive system and fertility. During the academy, Jacquelyn and the other students visited UCSD Reproductive Medicine, CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County), Moores Cancer Center, Scripps Oceanography, and Scripps Memorial Hospital. There they participated in multiple hands-on experiments and listened to lectures from renowned physicians. At the end of the Academy, each student presented her individualized research project in cancer or reproductive biology to a panel of judges. Jacquelyn’s presentation on “Undiagnosed Celiac Disease Linked to Unexplained Infertility” was chosen by the panel for future

research and development. http://repromed.ucsd.edu/ oncofertility/posters.html “I believe Santa Fe Christian is giving me excellent preparation for pursuing a medical career. I have had several very influential teachers in science who have encouraged me to find a passion within the science field. They have even taken personal time to read through medical journals and other scientific materials with me to prepare me for future opportunities.” said Jacquelyn. Jacquelyn plans to major in pre-med in college and become an Oncologist or Gastroenterologist. For more information on Santa Fe Christian Schools, visit www.sfcs.net.

Back to School Night, are wonderful examples of the talent of our students.” CCA is proud to offer its students an outstanding education that includes enrichment opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts despite receiving the lowest per student funding of the six high school districts in San Diego County. Many of these educational enrichment opportunities are funded by the CCA Foundation, including CCA-TV and CCA Cinema. The CCA Foundation staff and board members will host a tent at Back to School Night with information about its programs and upcoming events, and will be available to take parent donations. Parents are encouraged to bring their donations to the CCA Foundation tent on Back to School Night. The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is a parent-led 501(c)(3) organization providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed to continue our support of these programs. To learn more about the CCA Foundation, please visit www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

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UC San Diego chancellor addresses high education costs at Rotary lunch BY PAT SHERMAN UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla delivered some sobering statistics during the Aug. 20 meeting of the Rotary Club of La Jolla: the annual cost for a UCSD student living on campus is about $40,000. Meanwhile, the median income for a family of four in the United States is just $45,000. “That is really a problem facing American higher education right now,” Khosla said, noting that as the cost of education continues to soar, “the number of people who cannot afford it without taking out too much in loans is going down.” Though education costs are rising faster than inflation, Khosla said the real culprit is the decline of the American middle class. While research institutes such as UCSD were evolving over the past five decades — initially spurred by the need for more lab research during World War II —the country and economy benefited from their contributions tremendously, Khosla said. “When we were busy generating all this wealth to make everybody’s life better, the best thing was that this wealth was distributed reasonably evenly,” he said. “That means the middle class was growing in this country.” Fast forward to 2010 and beyond. “The wealth is not being distributed evenly and there is a bigger divide now between the rich and the poor,” Khosla said, adding that the smaller the middle class, the closer the U.S. moves toward becoming a third-world country. “It’s going to take decades,” Khosla said, “but I think we are on that trajectory — and I think the American public university has an obligation to make sure that we don’t go down that path. … “That means that I have to focus a lot on raising money for scholarships and making sure that this education is accessible and affordable to one and all — the rich, the middle class and the poor, and that is not a simple challenge.” Role of a public university Though UCSD remains a public university, Khosla said many schools in the UC system are increasingly regarded as private institutions, “for all intents and purposes.” UCSD’s revenues are

Rotary Club of La Jolla President-Elect Russell King introduces UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla as guest speaker at the Cuvier Club. about $3.6 billion per year. However, it only receives $250 million from the state to educate nearly 30,000 students and pay some 15,000 employees. “People tell me, ‘Only 6 percent of your budget comes from the state; why are you (considered) a public university?’” Khosla said. However, he said being labeled a public university is not only about how much money UCSD receives from the state, but “what it perceives its mission to be.” To that end, Khosla said UCSD is focused on ways to better serve the public, and increase access to higher education. “If you look at our student body, we don’t have enough Latinos and we don’t have enough African Americans,” he said. “I’m not saying there has to be a 1-to-1 (ratio), but there has to be a critical mass so that every student, when he or she attends UC San Diego feels like they belong — they see the role models … they see a community out there of similar thinkers and similar backgrounds.” To boost access to higher education in the region, Khosla and UCSD have taken three schools from disadvantaged areas under their wing, providing free tuition to students who apply and meet admission guidelines (part of UCSD’s participation in the Achieve UC program). So far, 45 firstgeneration college students have been admitted from these schools, Khosla said. “For me, as chancellor, one of my biggest challenges is to make sure that the public university does not become an elitist university, where only people who can afford to pay

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FAIRGROUNDS continued from page 1 pervisors and the California Secretary of Agriculture would have to approve the proposal. A number of issues regarding the proposal have yet to be resolved, including a request by the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach and San Diego to be represented on the new board. The fairgrounds is either adjacent to, or within, the boundaries of the three cities. Day said after the meeting that he expects the proposal to move forward in early 2014. “I don’t see it as a concern,” he said, regarding the request by state officials for more time to study the proposal. State officials have expressed support for the concept of enhancing local control of the fairgrounds, Day said, and the governor in particular has many issues to deal with right now, from wildfires to prison overcrowding to the state budget. “He’s got a lot on his plate,” Day said.

August 2013 crime report for Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach The numbers of crime cases by type, where type is defined by the most serious crime that occurred, and arrests/citations with valid addresses that were reported to the San Diego County’s Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS) by Sept. 4, for the month of August 2013 in the San Diego City neighborhoods of Del Mar Heights, Carmel Valley, North City, and Torrey Highlands, and the Cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach are shown below: Del Mar Heights 15 Cases involving property: 4 commercial and 1 residential burglaries, 2 financial, 1 malicious mischief/vandalism (other than graffiti), 1 theft other than shoplifting and vehicle, and 6 vehicle break-ins 1 Case involving less serious crimes 22 Arrests/Citations: 2 DUI, 2 narcotics, 17 traffic other than DUI and speeding, and 1 other Carmel Valley

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8 Cases involving persons: 1 aggravated and 6 simple assaults, and 1 commercial robbery 43 Cases involving property: 7 commercial and 2 residential burglaries, 10 financial, 6 malicious mischief/ vandalism (other than graffiti), 7 theft other than shoplifting and vehicle, 10 vehicle break-ins, and 1 vehicle theft 7 Cases involving less serious crimes 174 Arrests/Citations: 4 assault, 1 drunk in public, 3 DUI, 4 narcotics, 20 speeding, 137 traffic other than DUI and speeding, and 5 other North City 1 Case involving persons: 1 simple assault 4 Cases involving property: 3 residential burglaries and 1 vehicle break-in

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grounding the city’s electric lines to improve safety, reliability and the aesthetic environment. In 2012, SDG&E completed the undergrounding of utility lines along the east side of Camino del Mar and removed all previously existing overhead power lines, but the city doesn’t have enough money to fund new projects. Councilman Don Mosier said he would like to hold a workshop on building a new City Hall, and Del Mar resident Sharon Hilliard urged the city to explore citywide public WiFi. Councilman Al Corti expressed concern that some of the items on the list wouldn’t get done. “When I see a priority list put together, and I read that it will be done in 2014, 2015, I don’t look at that as something that may slip if something else comes up,” he said. Corti added he wasn’t criticizing staff or trying to create new priorities, “but if these are the things we de-

2 Cases involving less serious crimes 18 Arrests/Citations: 1 narcotics, 4 speeding, 10 traffic other than DUI and speeding, and 3 other Torrey Highlands 1 Case involving persons: 1 simple assault 6 Cases involving property: 2 commercial burglaries, 1 financial, 1 malicious mischief/vandalism (other than graffiti), and 2 vehicle break-ins 18 Arrests/Citations: 1 narcotics, 4 speeding, 10 traffic other than DUI and speeding, and 3 other City of Del Mar 4 Cases involving persons: 1 simple assault and 3 sex other than rape 22 Cases involving property: 2 commercial and 1 residential burglaries, 2 financial, 1 malicious mischief/vandalism (other than graffiti), 7 theft other than shoplifting and vehicle, 7 vehicle break-ins, and 2 vehicle theft

23 Cases involving less serious crimes 207 Arrests/Citations: 7 assault, 2 burglary, 24 drunk in public, 8 DUI, 4 narcotics, 7 speeding, 80 traffic other than DUI and speeding, 1 vehicle theft, and 74 other City of Solana Beach 5 Cases involving persons: 5 simple assaults 21 Cases involving property: 3 commercial and 4 residential burglaries, 1 unclassified burglary, 1 financial, 1 malicious mischief/ vandalism (other than graffiti), 4 theft other than shoplifting and vehicle, 3 vehicle break-ins, and 4 vehicle theft 14 Cases involving less serious crimes 266 Arrests/Citations: 9 assault, 12 drunk in public, 4 DUI, 4 narcotics, 95 speeding, 2 theft, 53 traffic other than DUI and speeding, and 87 other You can get a map that

to university fundraising campaigns by alumni is 50 percent). Asked by a Rotarian to comment on the college admissions process for high school students and their families, Khosla said, “It creates more turmoil than it needs to.” The number of applications universities receive across the nation has risen markedly. “It’s not that the number of college-(bound) students in the is country went

up,” Khosla said. “What’s happening is the same kid is applying to 20 colleges instead of five, and it’s all becoming more and more competitive.” Questioned about the status of liberal arts programs within a research university, Khosla said he believes they play a crucial role in preparing students to become critical thinkers and adapt to changes in technology by utilizing both the right and left brain.

cided with the public, let’s do it.” The city has wanted to replace its outdated, 57-yearold facility on Camino Del Mar for years. The Del Mar Community Plan was developed in 1976 and was last updated in 1985. Corti noted that it took five years for the council to approve the fee for the city’s in-lieu parking fee program. “I just want us to give staff direction as to what the true priority is,” Corti said. “And to the extent the public disagrees with where we’re going, let them chime in and tell us otherwise. That’s where I get my frustration.” Although council members disagreed on which priorities were more important, they agreed that building a new City Hall is a top priority. “We are housing many of our employees in a substandard building with not very good working conditions,” Councilman Don Mosier said. “You complain about how much work we’re going to get out of people, but look at the working conditions — we’re getting a lot

of work out of people working in very bad conditions.” Del Mar resident Jim Benedict said he would like to see a new City Hall, but urged the council to get input from citizens. He said community members could give their thoughts on a new City Hall as well as other council priorities at workshops similar to the Del Mar’s Vision 2020 workshops, where residents and community leaders came up with a list of goals they wanted Del Mar to achieve by the year 2020. “In all of the issues that have come up here, the concern is where we should prioritize them,” Benedict said. “Ask the community. Don’t ask your friends; ask the community.” City Manager Scott Huth said city staff on Sept. 16 would present a “forecasting financial puzzle” so the council could better rank its priorities. “We have a great group of people in all of our departments. They’re always striving to do the best they can for the community. Saying, ‘No,’ really isn’t on anybody’s list, so we try to just

shows the hundred-block location of 15 types of crime cases in the past 180 days from www.crimemapping. com. First click on California and then on San Diego Police for Del Mar Heights, Carmel Valley, North City, and Torrey Highlands locations, or San Diego County Sheriff for Del Mar and Solana Beach locations. Then select from up to 15 types of crime cases, a date range, and enter an address. And then click on Search to get a map and select a search radius. You can also generate a report that lists all the mapped crime cases. And for crime prevention tips and other information on safety and security, go to the Crime Prevention and Education section of the San Diego Police Department’s website at www.sandiego.gov/police. — Natalie Hone, SDPD Northwestern Division Community Relations Officer

However, he noted, “It’s also the most difficult to maintain because the feds don’t want to fund it. … The Republicans think this research is making people too liberal. The liberal people think that this research is trying to make people more conservative — and that’s not really a good way to think about research. “Seeking the truth should be independent of whether you like the answer or not.” get it done,” Huth said. “I think your points are well taken. We need to dialogue with you a little bit more and be able to focus some of that attention on the highest priorities that you set and get work done.” The council agreed that the priority list should be categorized into operational tasks and long-term projects. Some council members also suggested postponing the creation of a master plan for the Shores property to 2014 to allow more time for other tasks. “We can’t do everything,” said Deputy Mayor Lee Haydu, and her colleagues agreed. “I would encourage us to be tracking a little bit more how we’re doing on those priorities,” Sinnott said. “What’s going well? What progress are we making? “If that is presented in various forms, it can then be shared with the public, and the public can have even more confidence that we are making progress.”

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Imani Lee, Inc. and Imani Lee Language Services receives 2013 San Diego Award For the third consecutive year, Imani Lee, Inc. and Imani Lee Language Services has been selected for the 2013 San Diego Award in the Language, Website Development, Training, Translation & Interpreting Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). Lee E. Martin, the chief executive officer of Imani Lee, stated, “The Imani Lee team is very proud to be the three-time recipient of the 2013 San Diego Award. We believe this award shows the Imani Lee commitment to San Diego County with our wide array of language services that we provide for local, national, governments, and international businesses and organizations. As we approach our 12th year of service, our mission is to continue providing our recognized linguistic and language services to our community, our nation, and abroad.” The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Visit the Imani Lee website at www.ImaniLee.com to receive a quote or gain more information.

John Whitcraft earns ‘coveted LEED accreditation’ Carmel Valley resident and Professional Electrical Engineer John Whitcraft has earned the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation. Whitcraft passed the 80-question LEED AP exam in late August to become a LEED accredited professional. “I am delighted to receive the LEED accreditation,” said Whitcraft, president and founder of Whitcraft Engineering Solutions, Inc. “Going through this process has given me a greater appreciation for the work required to create more energy and water efficient, environmentally-friendly and cost-saving buildings, homes and communities.” Visit whitcraftengineeringsolutions.com.

Five CaseyGerry partners recognized in legal system’s ‘preeminent referral guide’ CaseyGerry partner Frederick Schenk has been selected by his peers as San Diego “Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a prestigious national ranking of attorneys selected through an exhaustive annual peer-review process. According to Best Lawyers (www.BestLawyers.com), those honored as “Lawyer of the Year” are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer-review assessments conducted with thousands of leading lawyers each year. The honor reflects the highest level of respect a lawyer has earned among other attorneys based on his or her abilities, professionalism and integrity. “Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the Lawyer of the Year,” said the firm’s managing partner David S. Casey, Jr. “The fact that this honor is given by peers makes this accolade particularly significant.” Five CaseyGerry partners – Gayle M. Blatt, David S. Casey, Jr., Robert J. Francavilla, Thomas Penfield and Schenk – are all featured in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in

America, the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. This marks the eighth consecutive year Casey and Schenk have been featured, the sixth year for Francavilla, the fourth year for Penfield, and the third year Blatt has been recognized.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito announces new board chair The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito (BGCSDTO) recently announced its new board chair Edward P. Wallace Jr., vice president of Community Affairs and Sony USA Foundation for Sony Electronics. “I am very honored and humbled to be picked by this passionate group of people, the Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito,” said Ed Wallace. Wallace has served on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito for almost two years before recently taking the leap into the position of board chair. He serves on numerous committees within the BGCSDTO including the club’s highly successful and most unique fundraiser, the Chip-in-for-Kids golf tourney at Torrey Pines Golf Club during the finals of the PGA Farmers Insurance Open. In addition, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, along with BGC of Greater San Diego, is the beneficiary to the Sony Charity Golf Classic. Wallace has been instrumental in forming a national partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Sony Electronics Inc. that introduces

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youth at clubs nationwide to the latest in photography arts through a photography program called Image Makers. Wallace personally selected the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito as one of the five BGCA organizations to participate in the pilot program of Image Makers. Image Makers recently finished its first season in June at the BGCSDTO and successfully taught over 40 youth photography skills and technology over a four month period. The program will start again in September at the Club. “We are thrilled as an organization to have Ed lead our Board of Directors as Chairperson. His vision on strategic philanthropy and corporate social responsibility are aligned with the key focal points of the future with the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito,” said David H. Crean, BGCSDTO chief executive officer. “I look forward to working alongside Ed as we drive this organization to new heights.”

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Del Mar resident to be honored at San Diego County Medical Society Foundation event The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation (SDCMSF) will host its Second Annual ‘Héroes de la Salud!’ event on Sept. 26, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Abbey. Honorary chairs Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh and Dr. Gwendolyn Henao, and Dr. Suman and Julie Sinha, and event chair Charles Frazier announced that the event will honor 2013 Project Access Healthcare Heroes and Foundation’s healthcare partners, highlighting the heroic efforts physicians make daily. The evening will feature a live performance by The Ultimate Stones, an L.A.-based Rolling Stones tribute band, and tickets include a buffet dinner, signature cocktails, raffle, and art & photography from physicians and patients. Proceeds will benefit SDCMSF’s Project Access San Diego, which provides free medical care to low-income uninsured San Diego residents. Del Mar resident Wendy Buchi, MD, Mission Hills resident Rosemarie Marshall Johnson, MD, and San Diego’s Imaging Healthcare Specialists will be will be honored at the event. Dr. Buchi will be receiving the 2013 Health Hero Champion Award, presented to a volunteer who has effectively encouraged their peers to participate with Project Access and has played a key role in implementing the program at their organization. Tickets are limited and may be purchased online for $100 per person ($50 tax deductible) at http://www.sdcmsf.

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Update: TPHS grad Taylor Williamson gearing up for ‘America’s Got Talent’ finals Note: This story was written before the Sept. 10 final. BY ROB LEDONNE Taylor Williamson, the Torrey Pines High School graduate and stand-up comedian, has made it through yet another round of the NBC competition series “America’s Got Talent,” and this Tuesday, Sept. 10, performs on the show as part of the final 12 contestants. “It’s so amazing,” said Williamson via telephone from New York, where the series broadcasts live from Radio City Music Hall. “I appreciate it because I realize that I’m here because people decided I should go through.” Since debuting on the show in August, Williamson has quickly become a fan favorite. He caught the public’s eye after an inside joke with judge Heidi Klum (who was originally lukewarm on the comic) snowballed into a bit on the show where Williamson and Klum exchanged playful banter. As a result of his growing notoriety, Williamson has taken to calling his reverent fan-base Taylords — a play on pop stars giving a name to their fans (Lady Gaga calls them “Little Monsters” and One Direction’s fans are “Directioners”). In addition, Williamson has become a hot commodity in the cutthroat world of stand-up. “I recently sold out a headlining show at the Hollywood Improv on a Friday night,” explained Willaimson of the well-known venue. “That has never happened to me, ever. Two months ago I couldn’t even get an opening slot at a club like that. People really are enjoying what I do, and it’s so special.” Also excited is Taylor’s mother, Suzanne, a Del Mar resident. “She wanted to put up fliers [telling people to vote for me],” Williamson explained. “I had to tell her not to. “I’m still hoping she forgets about the money she lent me,” he joked. This Tuesday, Sept. 10, Williamson will take the stage again as part of the top 12 finalists. If he makes it through, there will only be one more week of elimination until a winner is announced.

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Local nonprofit supports women and children at the Family Recovery Center in Oceanside BY KRISTINA HOUCK For six months, Diana (who asked that we use only her first name) and her four children were homeless and lived in shelters. Because of the support she received from the Family Recovery Center, a residential and outpatient treatment program in Oceanside, and DreamKeepers Project, a Rancho Santa Fe-based nonprofit, Diana and her family recently moved from transitional housing into their new home. Diana, 45, has struggled with substance abuse since she was a teenager. She was sexually abused as a child, ran away from home at 13 years old and became a prostitute. Through counseling, education and other support services, Family Recovery Center helped Diana recover from drug and alcohol abuse, and address her past. She has been sober for more than two years. “Not having a good start made it difficult for me to deal with things in a normal way,” said Diana, mother of a 10-year-old, 7-year-old and 6-year-old twins. “When I first went to FRC, I never imagined I could do what I’m doing right now. I never thought I would be able to live in a home, work and do a good job tending to my kids and meeting their needs as a single mom. But I’m doing it. I feel really good inside.” From raising funds for renovations at the facility, to organizing art and floral design classes for the women and story time sessions for their children, the DreamKeepers Project helps provide for the daily needs of the women and children who are treated at the Family Recovery Center. Through annual membership dues, mail campaigns, special events and cash donations, the local nonprofit establishes scholarship funds and GED tutorial classes, provides laptops to college students, provides layette sets for babies born at the center, collects new or gently used clothing for women and children, and much more. “I was really ashamed being in the situation I was in when I was at the FRC,” said Diana, who is now working full-time, and is active in a 12-step program and local church. “I felt disconnected from society. I just felt normal people would not understand my situation. “The women from DreamKeepers came in and showed such love to us, gave me so much hope and helped me realize that people do care and I’m not an outcast to society.

rant in Del Mar, a raffle drawing for gift baskets and refreshments. “I’m only one woman with four kids, and DreamKeepers has made such a huge impact and had such a huge role in helping us succeed,” Diana said. “They’re changing so many people’s lives by what they do.” The membership event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at a private residence in Fairbanks Ranch, 6288 Avenida Loma de Oro. The event is free, but attendees are asked to bring a donation for the babies at the center. Suggested donations include: diapers, baby wipes, baby food, sippy cups, onesies, pajamas, socks, bibs, Soothie pacifiers, crib-size blankets, and head supports for car seats and strollers. Attendees must RSVP by Oct. 2. To RSVP, call 858-7566993 or email contact@dreamkeepersproject.org. For more information, visit www.dreamkeepersproject.org.

From raising funds for renovations at the facility, to organizing art and floral design classes for the women and story time sessions for their children, the DreamKeepers Project helps provide for the daily needs of the women and children who are treated at the Family Recovery Center. They do so much for the FRC, the women and the kids.” Rancho Santa Fe resident Pat Gregory co-founded the organization with her neighbor, Vera Campbell, nearly a decade ago. While teaching a parenting class at the center, Gregory began donating towels and other supplies to the facility. An ongoing supply drive eventually led to the DreamKeepers Project. “This is one place you can see your things in motion,” Gregory said. “You can actually see your dress walking down the hall. There’s no middleman here. Everything you give us goes straight there. The women are so grateful.” “It feels like we’re doing something for people who wouldn’t otherwise have these opportunities,” added Board President Sandi Chenoweth. “I love it when I see the smile on these women’s faces.” In celebration of its 10th year, the DreamKeepers Project is hosting its annual membership event Oct. 7. During the event, a woman will speak about her experience at the Family Recovery Center. There will also be a cooking demonstration by Chef Jamal, executive chef at Poseidon Restau-

Experts to discuss ‘Early Detection of Breast Cancer and the Recurrence of Breast Cancer’ at Sept. 18 event Please mark your calendars for Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. to attend a very special evening sponsored by the Linked by Lynn support group. The topic will be “Early Detection of Breast Cancer and the Recurrence of Breast Cancer.” The event will be held at St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church in Carmel Valley and is open to the entire community. Dr. Richard Reitherman, a nationally recognized radiologist, will present a new method of evaluating a woman’s breast cancer risk, as well as outline appropriate surveillance methods, even in young women. Additional detection methods will be discussed by dedicated breast surgeons Dr. Jane Kakkis and Dr. Michele Carpenter. A Q&A session will take place, following the physician presentations. Spread the word to your family, friends, daughters and co-workers about this evening. All are welcome and the event is free. St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church is located at 4355 Del Mar Trails Rd, San Diego (Carmel Valley), 92130. — Lynn Larkin Flanagan, 16-and-a-half-year breast cancer survivor and relishing every new day!

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Local peace activists prepare for battle BY STEVEN MIHAILOVICH While the federal government contemplates military action against the regime in Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons in the ongoing civil war there, a number of local residents are already mobilizing to take action. They’re honing the message, enlisting recruits, organizing campaigns and readying to march in preparation of a potential struggle, but not against Syria or any other adversary. Instead, their aim is peace. “We apply non-violent direct action,” said Jim Summers, a Navy veteran from Solana Beach and a founding member of the San Diego chapter of Veterans for Peace (VFP). “We learned from the military how to be strategic, tactical and logistical. I bet some of them regret teaching us.” With the country winding down the longest war in its history in Afghanistan, Del Mar peace activist Martha Sullivan believes the conflict currently being proposed can be averted because people are fatigued with military action. “Politicians think

Gil Field, of the San Diego Veterans for Peace, at the Sept. 5 demonstration against the war on Syria held at the 6th Avenue overpass in downtown San Diego. Photo courtesy of SD Veterans for Peace. they’ve figured out what hot buttons will get people on their side,” said Sullivan. “The problem is that you can’t keep using that because it’s shown to make you skeptical. People are increasingly getting wise to that and they’re getting tired of that...Americans are seeing there are no benefits, just sacrifices.” Sullivan has been involved with a number of local antiwar/peace organizations, such as the San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice, and the Peace Resource Center of San Diego among others, for more than 10 years and is a founding member of Women Occupy San Diego. If peace activists take a dim view of just about every call to war, it’s because they take the long view of America’s involvement historically in conflicts far from home. When

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Congressman Scott Peters to speak at Rancho Santa Fe Democratic Club event in SB The RSF Democratic Club will host Congressman Scott Peters on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Peters serves California’s 52nd Congressional District. Peters “is a civic leader who has made improving the quality of life in San Diego his life’s work. He is a problem solver with a record of bringing people together to get results. In Congress he currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee & the House Science, Space, & Technology Committee. Many of the issues he is concerned with include education, energy and the environment, fiscal responsibility, health care, jobs and the economy, national security, senior veterans, and San Diego. “His career in public service includes serving as San Diego’s first City Council President, where he pursued greater accountability and efficiency in government. Peters created a new Council/Mayor form of government with an independent budget review function. “Peters also served as a San Diego Port Commissioner, and is the past chairman of the San Diego Unified Port District – a major economic engine that produces tens of thousands of high-skill, high-wage jobs for San Diegans. The Port manages the state tidelands in and around San Diego Bay, which produces $3.3 billion in direct economic impact to the region and supports jobs for more than 40,000 San Diegans.”

Scott Peters Courtesy photo The Sept. 26 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Democratic Club is at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Members: $15. Guests: $25. RSVP: www.rsfdem.org. Questions: Call Maria McEneany: 858759-2620.

Larry King to host Sunset Soirée benefit for Feeding America San Diego Feeding America San Diego (FASD) is hosting its annual gala, “Sunset Soirée,” on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 5-11 p.m. at the Del Mar Paddock and Turf Club. Community members, philanthropists and humanitarians are invited to sip handcrafted cocktails and dine under the stars with Master of Ceremonies and Emmy Award-winning TV host Larry King and enjoy a special performance by a 10-time Grammy™ winning performer. “Sunset Soirée” is generously underwritten by the Meyer Family, allowing 100 percent of funds raised through tickets, tables and sponsorships to go directly to programs at FASD. As San Diego’s largest hunger-relief organization, FASD distributes more than twenty-one million pounds of food annually, working hand in hand with partner agencies, organizations, donors and volunteers to help fight hunger locally. This includes more than 460,000 residents and 160,000 children who are currently impacted by hunger, according to a recent study by Feeding America. For more information or tickets, visit www.feedingamericasd.org

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Writers Roundtable: Q& A with author, literary agent, anthropologist and producer Bill Gladstone BY ANTOINETTE KURITZ AND JARED KURITZ Sometimes accomplished people can be so understated that we often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who really lives in our own backyard. Bill Gladstone is just such a person. A Yale- and Harvard- trained cultural anthropologist who traveled the world in search of mysteries for Rod Serling, Gladstone is considered an international expert on indigenous cultures and the meaning of 2012 and its rippling impact on our world. Co-producer of the highly-acclaimed film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tapping the Source,â&#x20AC;? Gladstone is also a literary agent who has represented some of the most respected and influential authors of our time, including Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, and Barbara Marx Hubbard. Gladstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Power of Twelve,â&#x20AC;? will debut with a discussion and signing at Mysterious Galaxy on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. (7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111; 858-268-4747). Gladstone, who can be found in and around Cardiff taking beach walks, playing tennis, and enjoying golf, shared some thoughts on writing with us. (www.12thebook.com) 1. You have been an agent, publisher, author, and an innovator in the publishing industry. What is it about publishing that draws you? I was born into this industry; my father founded Arco Publishing in New York City in 1936. I have always loved reading books and have enjoyed writing even more. My mother was a devoted reader who read the entire Wizard of Oz series to me as a young child. She collected of what she referred to as second-rate Victorian writers; her collection was gifted to Columbia University. My mom loved books; my dad saw books as a commercial product. The combination of seeing books as both a way to make a living and a way to experience the world and impact others through writing has made me a devoted agent, writer and publisher. 2. What is the most profound change you have seen in publishing in the past decade? The last decade has been all about ebooks and print on demand. About 15 years ago I helped launch the first ebook and first print-on-demand book companies. Clearly those have been the two most important new revenue-generating developments of the last decade. What do you expect to remain the same? We will still have the five major book publishers publishing the majority of bestselling books. There will still be book stores. But the percentage of revenue from print book sales will continue to decline. 3. As an agent, what do you look for in an author and a book? I like to represent courageous and talented people who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. I have represented many first-time authors but â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with rare exception â&#x20AC;&#x201D; must now limit myself to working with au-

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thors with large established fan bases. 4. You live here in North County San Diego. As an agent, does it matter that you are not in New York? When I first moved to North County in 1979, it was a long shot that I would survive as a literary agent. All the major publisher and agents were in New York, and my chances of success were quite small. But I lucked into representing books about technology, and it became an advantage that I was in California where all the technology experts were living and writing. Now,

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Local veterinarian opens animal hospital in Carmel Valley BY KRISTINA HOUCK Community members are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital on Sept. 15, but cats and dogs have received care at the Carmel Valley facility for weeks. Headed by Dr. Kelly Myers, the full-service hospital opened July 25 at 13859 Carmel Valley Road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people walk through that door, I want them to know that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for them and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for their pets,â&#x20AC;? said Myers, who lives in Carmel Valley with her family, including her border collie mix, Luke, and betta fish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your pets are going to get the best care here. We have pets. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of our families, too.â&#x20AC;? Equipped with two exams rooms, a surgical room and a digital x-ray system, Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital offers annual pet exams, general surgery, vaccines, dental care, behavioral medicine, wellness plans, pain management and more. The hospital uses an electronic record storage system and provides free access to Petly, a secure online portal for pet photos, health information, care guides and appointment reminders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really want it to be easy for people to communicate with me and my staff,â&#x20AC;? said Myers, who noted clients can use the portal to view their petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaccination history and medications, and order refills on prescriptions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not open or Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m out of town, my clients can contact me and I can access records from anywhere on the web.â&#x20AC;? A New York native, Myers graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She worked as an anesthesiologist assistant for two years while in school, assisting with pets, and once, a Siberian tiger. It was then Myers knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy the interaction with pets and their owners,â&#x20AC;? Myers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, I love the medicine. Yes, I love all my nice

Dr. Kelly Myers and her dog Luke. Courtesy photo

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gadgets. But the bottom line for me is when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re smiling and their owners are smiling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that connection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that human-animal bond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day, I want to make sure that I can keep that bond intact as best as I can. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about for me.â&#x20AC;? After graduation, Myers and her husband moved to San Diego. She practiced veterinary medicine for 11

years at Midland Animal Clinic in Poway before she decided to open her own practice in Carmel Valley, where she has lived for 10 years. Working alongside veterinary technician Gemma Ebeling and receptionist Linda Norton, Myers said she wanted to work in the community she calls home. Having her own practice also allows Myers to spend more time with her clients and their pets, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in a very large practice and now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in a small practice,â&#x20AC;? said 42-year-old Myers, who has a son in kindergarten and a daughter in preschool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I want to make a longer appointment, I can do that now. When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in that room, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in that room for you and your pets. I want to make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting what you need. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to me.â&#x20AC;?

Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital will celebrate its grand opening with door prizes, raffles, hospital tours, balloons, face painting, snacks and drinks from 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 15. In addition to pet-oriented vendors, Helen Woodward Animal Center will bring pets available for adoption and Canine Companions for Independence will bring puppies in training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strive to offer really good quality medicine in a family atmosphere,â&#x20AC;? Myers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come see what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all about.â&#x20AC;? Located at 13859 Carmel Valley Road, Suite B, in San Diego (Carmel Valley, 92130), Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; and closed Wednesday and Sunday. For more information, call 858-240-5239 or visit www.highlandsranchanimalhospital.com.

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PEACE continued from page 10 Gilbert Field, a Carmel Valley resident and past president of VFP, discusses claimed reasons for wars that eventually turn out to be false, he doesn’t just talk about the recent Iraq War but mentions Vietnam (during which he served in the Coast Guard) and others all the way back to the SpanishAmerican War. “We seem to do this,” he said. “Every time we’re offended, and even if we’re not, we just seem to do it. We want to do it. I don’t be-

September 12, 2013 lieve we’re a war-like people, but we seem to go to war for the strangest justifications and we seem to do it again and again.” On the surface, it might seem counterintuitive to organize demonstrations, marches and vigils against war in a city so steeped in the military tradition like San Diego. However, Summers argues that support is garnered almost effortlessly from many of the 250,000 veterans in the county because those who have seen the tragic costs of war firsthand are usually the first to oppose it. “The easiest place to recruit peacemakers is among

vets and the military,” he explained. “They’ve already accepted that making the world a better place is part of their job. Second, by being in the military, they’re used to the BS. They came out seeing what it’s really about.” While Field agrees with the assessment, he concedes that resistance to antiwar efforts is strong in San Diego because the multi-billion dollar armaments industry still has deep roots — and plenty of employees — here. “It’s hard to get someone to support peace when their livelihood depends on war,” Field said. “There is no money to be made in peace.

So we have a natural support base and a natural hostile group.” Yet opposing war no longer consists exclusively of marching in peace demonstrations in the age of Iphones, Internet and instant communications, noted Sullivan. Multimedia platforms have opened up the opposition to multipronged actions. “Organizing now is not just boots on the ground,” Sullivan said. “It’s more a kind of swarm approach. That makes it more accessible to people. For people who are concerned with their jobs or raising kids taking care of elderly parents, it

can be challenging to get them physically out to things, but they can participate on online petitions. [They can] send emails to congress people and senators. They can share it with family and friends.” Promoting peace can become a full-time job, activists say, fraught with hardships, setbacks and open antagonism. Sometimes those difficulties can spillover into their private lives. “For the most part, life goes on,” said Field. “But it has made some long-standing friendships strained. Like anything, you find that friendships grow or fade because of what you’re doing

at present.” Having seen some of the worst of it as a Navy hospital corpsman from 1973-77, Summers credits his colleagues and work at VFP with “saving (his) sanity.” With five children and several grandchildren, he finds his peace activism to be one of his most important services to the country and their future. “A war always leaves the world worse off,” said Summers. “Even the winner is worse off. You can’t win an earthquake...Fear is not the greatest American value. It’s time to show some courage and not be ruled by fear.”

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Pfizer executive speaks to Rotary about the development of diagnostics for precision medicines Dr. Hakan Sakul, executive director and head of diagnostics for Pfizer R&D, recently spoke to the Del MarSolana Beach Rotary Club about development of diagnostics and precision medicines. Through many slides of information (without too much jargon), Dr. Sakul educated Rotarians and guests about the long process, high cost, and low success rates for modern drug developments. But, he also pointed out the huge positive impact that genetics research and molecular targeting are having on the development of better diagnostics and increasingly more precise therapeutics. Dr. Sakul provided examples of treatments to provide increased efficacy and survival rates, including such diseases as leukemia, lymphoma, diabetes, high cholesterol, and several cancers. And, for such improved treatments, improved diagnostic tests also are required. Describing development of a treatment for a small sub-set of lung cancers, he happily pointed out that it took only six

Dr. Hakan Sakul, executive director and head of Ddiagnostics for Pfizer R&D, (left) receiving from Steve Weitzen, president of DMSB Rotary (right), a certificate to document the gift of supplies to the Joshua School for orphans in a Malawi, Africa, in recognition of Dr. Sakul’s presentation. years to go from lead compound identification to receiving FDA approval. This was made particularly poignant when he described a patient from the San Diego area who was preparing for death but rapidly recovered after receiving this treatment. As a somewhat humorous side note, he also told the group how Viagra was discovered by accident. The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club is one of over 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries that work through collaboration with good fellowship to make communities at home and around the world better places for all. For more information, go to www.DMSBRotary.com or call Richard Fogg (858-693-7556) or Diane Huckabee (858-7947399). — Submitted by Charles Foster

Rare Del Mar Airport sign donated As reported recently in this newspaper, John Pfleeger might have one of the only remnants of the Del Mar Airport. During a morning walk to Torrey Pines Beach in 1972, Pfleeger saw a sign that read “Airport” sticking out of a parked Caltrans garbage truck on the corner of Carmel Valley Road and Highway 101. The 5-by-1 sign has been since been sitting in his garage. “I thought, ‘Once they throw this in the trash, it will get buried,’” said 84-year-old Pfleeger, a Del Mar resident for more than 40 years. “It just seemed that because the airport is

gone and it’s a part of the Del Mar history, we shouldn’t let it be trashed. It didn’t seem right to throw it away.” Pfleeger and his wife, Susan, has now donated the sign to the Del Mar Historical Society. Pfleeger is in the photo above at right with (left) Del Mar Historical Society President Larry Brooks (www.delmarhistoricalsociety.org). — Kristina Houck

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Lending a hand to Rim Fire response BY SUPERVISOR DAVE ROBERTS To look, to learn and to help out however I could. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I drove to Tuolumne County [recently]. My visit was brief â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two days and one night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but long enough to gain a strong understanding of the enormous response to one of the largest wildfires in California history. One of two copilots on the long drive was Jamie Edmonds, past president of the San Diego Council of Firefighters. Jamie brought vast experience to the trip and was able to explain many of the operations that played out. Also joining us was my neighbor Roger Boyd, a Community Emergency Response Team volunteer in Solana Beach. We made good time during our early-morning drive, and by Sunday afternoon our group arrived at the front lines. I saw heavy equipment carving fire breaks and scores of firefighters deploying to protect structures. I was impressed by the fire serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of unmanned aerial vehicles and computer models to track fire movements that can shift on a dime. As part of the high-tech firefight, a contractor at the emergency operations center produced poster-sized, colored maps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dozens of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from a mobile print shop. The updated maps of the ever-changing fire lines were an important part of the briefings I attended and critical tools for the firefighters. The mobile print shop was one of dozens of trailers and tents that formed a kind of makeshift city. Some of the trailers were jam-packed with computer and radio equipment. Inside the air-conditioned Cost Apportionment tent, accountants sorted through reams of records to determine which jurisdictions should shoulder the bill of the massive effort. At the Sonora Fairgrounds Evacuation Center, evacuated pets rested in cages in the shade. Evacuated people and relief workers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; myself included â&#x20AC;&#x201C; slept on folding cots. The ever-present smell of smoke greeted my pre-dawn wake-up on Monday. Roger, Jamie and I got right to work in the kitchen, where Lions Clubs International coordinated meal service for evacuees and workers. In addition to serving hot food, we listened to the personal experiences of anxious residents and hard-working fire crews. In so doing, I was able to gain an understanding of the difficulties firefighters face on the front lines. This information will play into my policymaking in San Diego County as we further equip our public safety personnel to protect the public. So will my conversations with six county supervisors from Tuolumne and Mariposa counties and with members of the American Red Cross. During the drive home, I reflected upon the great collaboration among government agencies, the importance of fire safe councils and the efficiency of the emergency operation center, incident command post and evacuation center I had visited. In San Diego County, next month will mark the 10th anniversary of the 2003 wildfires, which hold the record as the largest in California history. Today, we are better prepared and better equipped. And as I learned at the Rim Fire, we are ready to bring agencies and resources together to keep people and property safe. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Supervisor Dave Roberts represents the Third District of the County of San Diego.

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San Diego Mayor’s Update BY TODD GLORIA INTERIM MAYOR, CITY OF SAN DIEGO It’s been a distracting and difficult summer for San Diegans. It was my intention to spend the summer months focused on what I cared about: improving my Council District Three neighborhoods; advocating for the Convention Center expansion; preparing for the opening of our new downtown library; and collaborating with community leaders on the Balboa Park Centennial. In July, our city was thrust into a national and international media spotlight with people all over — from Talmadge to Sacramento, from Dallas to London —shaking their heads and asking, “What is going on in San Diego?” I assumed the office of Mayor on Aug. 30, and there’s much work to be done until a new mayor is elected. Between now and then I’m focusing my efforts in three main areas. Interim Mayor My first order of business is a top-down review of all city departTodd Gloria ments. I want to know what is working, what isn’t, and what our employees need to better serve our neighborhoods. And I need to make sure contracts which were previously stalled since January get signed, so critical work for this city is getting done. My second order of business will be a restructuring of the Mayor’s staff and creating a new culture on the 11th floor where folks are excited to come to work. I want to ensure my staff is working efficiently and productively in an environment where they feel empowered and inspired to strengthen neighborhoods. My third order of business is to vastly improve the communications coming from the Mayor’s office and city departments. When people don’t have the information they need, they’re left to their own imaginations. I don’t intend to let folks imagine what’s happening in our city. I intend to tell them. I also need to hear your ideas on how we can improve neighborhoods. To that end, I would encourage you to contact my office: 619-2366330 or toddgloria@sandiego.gov. You can also connect with me on Facebook and on Twitter. I inherited a mess that I will fix. Please know, however, that during the summer’s news conferences, taped statements, and rampant Twitter chatter about what was wrong with San Diego, our city employees were working hard to provide important and necessary services we rely on to live safely and comfortably. Looking ahead, I would ask for your patience and partnership. I know this is a tall request as the white noise of cynicism about our city’s government has become a deafening roar these past three months. I would also ask you to stay engaged and return to the polls on Nov. 19 to vote for a new mayor. San Diegans didn’t deserve the former mayor and now isn’t the time to become a spectator in our democratic process. Don’t give up on San Diego. With your patience and participation, we will remind the nation why we are America’s Finest City.

Continue issue for many years or resolve it now? Commercial Property Owners: As you know, I’ve filed a Citizen’s Complaint against numerous commercial properties in downtown Del Mar alleging the City has waived parking requirements for these properties. This is not personal; it’s just business. The City has vigorously enforced the parking ordinance against 1201 Camino del Mar, and waived it for all of you. I’ve lost over $800,000 rent, while you’ve been allowed to operate numerous restaurants for many years without providing parking. The City’s In-Lieu Parking Fee Ordinance requires me to pay $40,000 a year InLieu Fees. When this yearly payment is capitalized at 5 percent, it reduces the economic value of my property by $800,000. At the same time, the City’s waiver of your parking requirements has enriched your property values by millions. I’ve offered to drop this complaint when the City allows me to lease my property. Also, my attorneys at Rutan & Tucker have proposed the following solution to the City with no response: (1) Dismiss the pending litigation with prejudice, (2) Waive and release all claims and actions against the City for damages, lost rent, diminution in value, costs and expenses, and other losses or injuries arising out of or associated with the matters alleged in the litigation, and (3) Waive and release all claims and actions against the City and third parties relating to his contention that other private properties in the downtown area have improperly been issued building permits and

use entitlements notwithstanding the lack of compliance with applicable City parking standards and regulations. Del Mar Residents: I’ve spent over two years reviewing City files, and can document that most of the restaurants in downtown Del Mar, as well as other commercial properties, have been granted permits and allowed to continue operation, even though they failed to comply with the parking ordinance at the time they were created. The Planning Director has misled you by alleging these are “grandfathered uses.” Because 1201 Camino del Mar is the best parked building in town, the City attempted to coerce me to converting it into public parking, and thereby assist in solving the downtown parking problems. I refused, and portions of my building have set vacant from two to five years. We’ve all got skin in this game: If the judge rules there’s been Selective Enforcement, the City may be required to reimburse my lost rent. Are Del Mar residents willing to take that chance? Do you want the City to continue spending $10,000-$20,000 a month on legal fees? Do you want Del Mar’s reputation to be tarnished when evidence of Del Mar’s misdeeds become public knowledge? The City Council has an opportunity to resolve this issue, but they don’t know what to do. Let them know if you’d like to continue this issue for many years into the future . . . or resolve it now. George Conkwright 1201 Camino del Mar

Rental agreement for the Fletcher Cove Community Center – Is it a compromise?

The Solana Beach City Council passed an ordinance on the rental provisions for the Fletcher Cove Community Center touting it as a true compromise. While Council made two concessions on fees and closure of the accordion doors, consider their actions on eight other issues: •Council originally proposed allowing events on two of the three weekend evenings but stipulated they could not be on consecutive days, thus a Saturday rental obviated renting on Friday or Sunday. The true compromise solved the consecutive day problem by limiting private events to a total of just two weekend days per month. •People can park on neighboring streets to attend a meeting, class or Sing-Along, but the true compromise notes you should not park on residential streets for a private event. •Capacity as established by the Fire Marshall is 50 when tables are used and 100 for standing events like an art show or theater seating for a lecture or musical performance. The true compromise established an absolute maximum of 50 people thus prohibiting the latter three types of events even if valet/shuttle parking is utilized. •While the Friends wanted one or the other, the true compromise requires both a Security Guard (now euphemistically called a Trained Host) and a “City Trained Bartender,” going even further requiring a Security Guard be employed even when alcohol is not served. •The true compromise says that Solana Beach adult residents cannot be trusted to drink responsibly and a hand stamp or similar system must be employed to restrict consumption to two glasses of wine or beer regardless of the length of the event. •The true compromise does not allow charity organizations and service clubs holding a fundraiser to have an Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved no-host bar. •While the ABC and the Sheriff permit it, the true compromise does not allow drinks to be carried onto a roped off area on the patio. It is acknowledged that to rope off the patio and still provide ADA access to the bluff top path, the City would have to extend the parking lot sidewalk but only by 10 feet. •The true compromise prohibits use of a microphone and restricts the types of instruments a band may use. You decide — the true compromise – is it a compromise or needlessly excessive regulation? If you conclude excessive regulation, you should tell Council you are completely comfortable with their managing the rental process using provisions of the existing Municipal Code and you object to their spending over $200,000 for an election to reinstate the authority they relinquished in June and use it to impose a series of needlessly onerous regulations. Jim Nelson, Solana Beach

Marijuana and tobacco use ‘out of control’ at recent concert I had the same experience that writer Michael Jacobsen did in [the recent letter to the editor] letter: “Fairgrounds’ pot and beer fest don’t mix.” Marijuana and tobacco use were out of control at the Ziggy Marley concert [recently] at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Unfortunately, security personnel charged with enforcing laws regarding marijuana and tobacco use failed to do the job. In spite of pervasive marijuana use, a number of enforcement personnel pleaded they could “do nothing” about users in possession of a so-called medical marijuana card. These enforcement personnel clearly need a refresher course in the law. The possession of an ounce or less, or smoking marijuana is a violation of SB 1449 with a $100 fine. Furthermore, California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.79 disqualifies a “qualified patient” or person with a (medical marijuana) identification card from smoking any place where smoking is prohibited by law. This includes the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

See CONCERT, page 19 LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, e-mail address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits. E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@delmartimes.net. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

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Letters to the Editor/Opinion Newly established Solana Beach Council use policy for Fletcher Cove Community Center is a sensible compromise The Solana Beach City Council established a use policy for private rental of the Fletcher Cove Community Center (FCCC) at its meeting of Aug. 28. As a result of Council action, the FCCC is now available for rental to Solana Beach residents for a variety of ceremonial events. The use policy represents a sensible compromise between the parties on both sides of this issue. It makes available the FCCC to residents while providing reasonable safeguards to the neighborhood against severe negative impacts. Unlike neighboring cities like Del Mar and Encinitas that have Community Centers located in commercial areas, the FCCC in Solana Beach is located in a residential area immediately adjacent to and opposite of existing homes. With the exception of two handicapped spaces, the FCCC has no onsite parking. The newly established Council use policy limits attendees to private events to 50 persons and provides safeguards against excessive noise. The policy attempts to control alcohol consumption by establishing a two drink maximum policy for beer and wine only. An onsite monitor must be present at all times to enforce the policy provisions, as well as to encourage attendees to park other than on the street in front of residences. The policy allows for one private event per weekend on every other weekend. But to a small group of City residents, this use policy is not enough. This group wants more, much more. This group wants two parties every weekend for 100 attendees with unlimited alcohol and no onsite monitor. The Del Mar Powerhouse center requires at least one full-time, onsite monitor for every event. The greater number of people — 100 people attending FCCC events twice every weekend — creates a parking problem resulting in limiting the public’s access to the beach and park A parking study detailing the severity of the parking problem and prepared by a professional traffic engineer is on file with the City. This group claims that existing City ordinances and state laws for alcohol control will limit negative impacts to the local neighborhood. Well, if this is true, then why didn’t these ordinances effectively control the negative impacts experienced by the neighborhood back in the 1990s, the last time the City rented the FCCC to private parties. Loud band music into the night and public drunkenness were clearly in evidence. Not a parking space in front of residences was available until noisy party goers exited the neighborhood at 10 p.m. Despite warnings of a return of these nightmares of the ‘90s, this small group is determined to have their way, begin their two parties every weekend program and overturn the City Council use policy. Using paid signature gatherers, they have asked that the collected signatures be verified in order to force the City to put this issue on the ballot for a City-wide vote. This election will cost Solana Beach taxpayers $250,000, money that could otherwise be available for fixing potholes, improving traffic flow or improving and enhancing City parks. If this ballot measure were to pass, this expanded, intensive use policy would be out of the control of the City Council and could only be altered by conducting another City -wide election at the cost of an additional $250,000. Clearly the newly established Council use policy is the better choice. It makes the FCCC available to City residents for private events while providing safeguards to protect the character and integrity of the local neighborhood. Spending $250,000 of City money for more and larger private parties with unlimited alcohol is not a wise choice. Richard Jacobs

Feeding America and Ultimate Labs partner to help reduce hunger BY GLORIA LIMAS AN September is Hunger Awareness month. Feeding America is the largest hunger relief agency in San Diego County. More than 73,000 people in the county receive food from the agency each week. Corporations from throughout the county provide organized volunteer efforts to assist with the cause. The Feeding America organization relies on over 9,000 volunteers every year to sustain operations. This allows the organization to keep costs low, allowing funds to go directly to programs and help those in need in the community. This month members from Ultimate Labs teamed up with the agency to help label a record 4,600 cans in one afternoon. Gavin Morris is the marketing and communications manager at Feeding America. He says, “Volunteers allow us to keep our overhead low so that approximately 97 percent of every dollar donated to the organization goes directly to feeding programs.” Members of the Ultimate Labs microbiology team say they chose to donate their afternoon to this worthwhile cause because it makes a difference in people’s lives and they enjoy giving back to the community. Distribution of the goods takes place via 200 partnering agencies which are part of a local network. The non-profit organizations allow for the food to get out to the community via farmer’s markets and other avenues. Feeding America was founded in 2007 in Sorrento Valley. The organization began distributing 3 million pounds of food a year and last year distributed a record 23 million pounds. There are various ways people can become involved and contribute to Feeding America. These include the donation time, funds and/or food. People can volunteer individually or via a corporation. More information on volunteer opportunities can be found at www.feedingamericasd.org.

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Concerts at the Fairgrounds, including this one, provide public entertainment attended by a variety of age groups, including families with children. They should not be an excuse for lawlessness and the unregulated, unrestrained use of marijuana and tobacco, nor should security personnel be allowed to turn a blind eye because, as some say, they consider these to be “low level” violations. The public has a right, in a public venue such as the Fairgrounds, to expect a well-regulated, marijuana-free and smoke-free experience. Janet Asaro Carlsbad

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Education Matters/Opinion Two simple ideas to improve education proval was sought for the BY MARSHA SUTTON change and wanted the earWhen lier start time approved unEducation der the Consent calendar Secretary without debate. Arne DunStart times at Torrey can tweeted Pines High School were once on Aug. 19 an ungodly 7:15 a.m. It was about the only after years of petitions benefits Marsha Sutton and pleas from determined of later parents coalescing together school start times for teens in high to implore the board to start schools, he created an unex- school later that trustees finally compromised and moved pected buzz. But where have you start times to 7:45 a.m. The parents wanted 8:15 a.m. but been, Mr. Duncan? The research over- settled after a long-fought efwhelmingly shows that later fort that left them drained of start times for high school energy and battle-fatigued. Duncan said the issue students unquestionably improves academic achieve- must be decided at the local ment and mental outlook level, and would not be a fedwhile decreasing behavioral eral mandate, but he encourproblems and delinquency. aged districts to strike out on Duncan’s tweet (he their own and set a precedent tweeted this?) – “Common for something this basic. “The vast majority of dissense to improve student achievement that too few tricts are just sort of conformhave implemented: let teens ing to the status quo rather sleep more, start school lat- than being, you know, more er” – is a no-brainer that re- creative and being innovasearchers and child advo- tive,” he said in the interview. The top two comments cates have been trumpeting in the Duncan interview postfor more than a decade. And we’re not talking a ed on-line said it best: “The research is already measly 15 minutes. A 9 a.m. start time would vastly – crystal clear, and has been vastly – improve what every- since the 1990s, that running one in education gives lip high schools from about 7 service to saying is impor- a.m. till about 2 p.m. is harming teen health and learning. tant. Will they do it? Not a The problem is not the research. It’s lack of political chance. Many of us who have will to change, and without fought this battle for years some support and guidelines are armed with facts and re- from educational leaders, that search and irrefutable evi- will isn’t going to change on a dence that implementing local level. This is a public later start times is an easy health issue and can’t be policy change that would treated as a negotiable budget have a significant impact on item.” And this one: the health and well-being of “I think the sleep issue is teens – and would translate into an outcome educators particularly problematic in all say they crave: higher the U.S. because we have test scores and improved placed such a high priority on after-school sports. Years ago student achievement. But alas, as Duncan said when I was an exchange stuin an interview with guest dent in Germany, sports were host Susan Page on National primarily non-school based. Public Radio’s Diane Rehm Perhaps other countries don’t Show on Sept. 4, “So often have as big of a problem with [in] education, we design teenager sleep issues in part school systems that work for because other countries don’t adults and not for kids. I overvalue sports in the educathink this is just another ex- tional system.” Duncan didn’t get into ample of that.” No amount of proven what’s really driving the early scientific data seems to con- start times, besides bus schedvince reluctant school offi- ules. But the main culprit is cials and elected board athletics. Over-valuing sports in members to change the way the system is currently set the education system is a nice way of saying sports reign suup. The issue has come be- preme. When rules are made fore the San Dieguito Union to conform to the needs of High School District’s Board athletic departments, you of Education several times in know what’s running the past years, with little effect. show. Until a majority of parIn 2010, for example, Canyon Crest Academy ents demand that start times moved its start time from be changed so teens can sleep 8:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. and nev- later – and until school board er even considered moving members find the courage to in the other direction. Ac- stand up to adults in the syscommodating athletics was tem and the sports-obsessed the over-riding consider- and act on behalf of what’s best for students – this simple ation. In fact, one SDUHSD approach that would improve board member even object- student health and increase ed to discussing the matter academic success will never be at a board meeting when ap- implemented.

What’s sad is the missed opportunity for SDUHSD schools which could be recognized and applauded for leading this effort. As powerhouse schools known county- and state-wide, these schools could be leaders in changing the system and making a major impact, while sending a clear message that teaching and learning is what schools are for. As Duncan said about his tweet, “I was trying to challenge the status quo and to be provocative and say, if so much evidence is pretty, you know, is fairly overwhelming that this is a better thing, a better way for teens to learn, why, as education leaders, why aren’t we paying attention to that and at least, you know, looking at this very, very seriously?” Why indeed. Opting out of standardized testing In another piece of national news, a report by Associated Press on Sept. 8 stated that more and more parents are refusing to allow their kids to take standardized tests. The opt-out movement is gaining traction nation-wide for a variety of reasons. Many parents believe, according to the report, that standardized testing results in time-consuming test preparation that narrows the curriculum and dictates what’s taught in the classroom. This, they say, leaves little time for important subjects that aren’t included on standardized tests or for teaching critical thinking methods that aren’t easily measurable. They also say the tests cause undue stress on young children, take up valuable hours in school, are used unfairly to evaluate teachers, and have contributed to the growing influence of outside corporate profit centers. Protest movements bordering on civil disobedience in New York, Delaware, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., Seattle and Oregon – including students marching in zombie costumes – have gained national attention. It’s not just parents against the tests. Also opposed are some teachers, like Peggy Robertson of Centennial, Colorado, who said in the story that she expects the movement to grow. “You can feel the momentum,” she said. “I think we’re headed for a full-on revolt next year.” Duncan may not like the opt-out movement as much as he supports later start times. But both issues have in common a potential grass-roots effort by education activists who, through strength in numbers, have the ability to pressure educators to enact sensible education policy. The power of the engaged and mobilized should never be underestimated. — Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@ san.rr.com.

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Del Mar cancer survivor pays tribute to other young cancer patients by swimming the English Channel BY KAREN BILLING At age 25, Del Mar’s Alli DeFrancesco is a survivor — first she conquered cancer and, as of Aug. 28, she has swum 28 miles across the English Channel. DeFrancesco took on the challenge as a tribute to other young cancer patients, to let them know that someone is out there fighting for them and to bring emphasis to the importance of survivorship, that young adult cancer can be overcome. “I have a lot of peers that are still fighting illness and this is a way to let them know they are not alone,” DeFrancesco said. “They don’t have to be defined by their illness.” Her swim also raised awareness and funds for her “dream charity,” First Descents, which offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors free outdoor adventure experiences to “climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.” DeFrancesco set off from England at 3 a.m. on Aug. 28 and clambored up onto the rocks on the French coast on other side of the channel around 2 p.m. She made the crossing in 11 hours and 14 minutes and as she is a dual citizen, became the first Italian woman to ever swim the channel. “I honestly had the swim of a lifetime, I exceeded my expectations in every way,” DeFrancesco said. DeFrancesco was part of the last class to graduate from University of San Diego High School before it became Cathedral Catholic. She has been a lifelong swimmer, growing up swimming for the Rancho San Dieguito Swimming Team at the Boys and Girls Club in Solana Beach. At age 21 and about to embark on her senior year at New York University, DeFrancesco was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The symptoms had started months before, sinus infections and shoulder pain. “I wasn’t even sure if I felt sick,” DeFrancesco said, noting she was healthy enough to run 10 miles the day she was diagnosed. Three weeks before her diagnosis, DeFrancesco’s NYU swim coach and friend Lauren Beam was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 32. The two shared the heartache of diagnosis and treatment together. DeFrancesco gave up her double major and gradu-

Alli DeFrancesco with her “crew” (above) and at far right, and (center) swimming the English Channel. ated a semester early with a degree in art history and then returned to California to concentrate on her health. Her first day of chemotherapy was the day her fellow classmates were at their graduation ceremony at Yankee Stadium. Beam sent her messages of encouragement, “Be you Alli D, be positive.” The pair supported each other as they went through chemotherapy. “Chemo leaves a taste in your mouth literally and figuratively that you will never forget,” DeFrancesco said. She said both she and Beam started to prefer country music as they went through their treatment, they loved how the songs’ lyrics detailed a simple life, “a simple life that we would never have.” “You start to cherish every little thing and be very self aware,” DeFrancesco said. She had her “super low” points, when the chemotherapy didn’t work and she had to have an aggressive bone marrow transplant. She endured radiation and her hair falling out, “I lost everything down to my eyelashes,” she said. She cried when her mom took her wig shopping — she only wore the wigs a few times, turning instead to her growing collection of beanies that were constantly on and off her head due to hot flashes. Sadly, in September of 2011, Beam lost her battle with cancer. DeFrancesco spoke at her memorial although she barely remembers what she said. It was on that plane ride home from California to New York, a year since she finished her radiation therapy at UCSD Moore’s Cancer Center, that she had a spark of inspiration. “I realized I was blessed with the opportunity to do something momentously positive in the midst of a negative set of events,” DeFrancesco said. “[Swimming the English Channel] was a way to get back on my feet after going through something as traumatic as I had…it was a way to give back and say thank you and so something universally thought of as challenging. Nothing equates to a battle with cancer but this was something that strikes some people as virtually impossible.” Taking on training for a channel swim was a big change for a “racehorse” like DeFrancesco, a sprinting specialist in the pool who, by choice, never swam more than a 200-meter race. She still barely believes the words that come out of her mouth when someone inquires about her weekend plans and they include swimming 18 miles from Cardiff to Pacific Beach. She teamed up her club swim coach at Rancho San Dieguito, Joe Benjamin, athletic trainer Brian Finn, and experienced local open water swimmers in La Jolla such as Carmel Valley’s Barbara Held, who has accomplished the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, which includes the English Channel, 21 miles across the Catalina Channel, and 28.5 miles around Manhattan Island in New York. “I’ve loved all the friends and people I’ve met through it, I’ve never had more support for the craziest thing I’ve ever decided to do,” DeFrancesco said. Last September 2012, DeFrancesco traveled to Dover in her first attempt to swim the channel but was not allowed to swim due to gale force winds. “Mother Nature plays a tremendous role in English Channel swimming. The weather conditions are the final factor in determining when a swim will take place,” Finn said. “Many swims are often thwarted within the French wa-

ters as those tides are particularly strong and can only be overcome with countless hours of swimming. More people have successfully climbed Mount Everest than swam the English Channel.” While DeFrancesco was, of course, disappointed to not be able to swim, she was even more determined to train harder and return the next year. DeFrancesco trained in a pool four times a week and twice a week in the ocean, logging 55 to 60 miles a week. As swimmers are not allowed to wear wetsuits for the Channel Swim, she prepped for cold by traveling to colder waters in Ventura and Lake Tahoe, taking frigid showers, and riding in her car with the air conditioning on full blast. Channel swimmers are encouraged to add 30 pounds of weight, so on Sundays the lean DeFrancesco prepared a vat of mashed potatoes for the week and stocked up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. On this year’s trip to England, the weather was the opposite of the year before, absolutely beautiful, DeFrancesco said. “I came with a different air of confidence,” DeFrancesco said. “I had the sun on my back and my swim was rough but it was manageable, it was enjoyable.” During her swim she sang songs in her head and

was immersed in thoughts — as people from home sent texts to Finn he would write them on a white board and hold them up for her to see. Wearing a glow stick during the dark hours, she swam through shipping lanes with tankers so big they looked like “cities on water,” through jellyfish, one-to-three meter seas, and 18mile-per-hour wind gusts. “I just kept thinking ‘I’m in the English Channel, this is me swimming the English Channel, I’m going to swim the English Channel,’ “DeFrancesco said of her racing thoughts. It’s commonly said that the channel swim really begins in the heavy current of the French waters, 19 miles in, and DeFrancesco can confirm. The currents can take a swimmer up to eight miles off course. “I was nearly crying into my goggles my hip flexors hurt so bad,” she said. There’s no beach on the French side so she climbed up onto the rocks and hoped that she wouldn’t have to swim any further. Luckily she had landed at the “Holy Grail” of destination points for Channel swims, Cap-Gris-Nis, and didn’t have to swim — a dinghy fetched her and brought her back to her crew’s boat. Her hips and

shoulders aching and her stomach churning, she took a nap on a tackle box. She felt well enough to enjoy breakfast for dinner — a feast of English bacon. DeFrancesco said she is still processing what she accomplished — it has been a whirlwind since she got back on Aug. 31. She went right back to work on Labor Day at her job at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. The “swim of a lifetime” behind her and after two years of being consumed with the channel swim, she is now looking forward to having extra time with her family, friends and puppy. She has some ideas about what she might attempt to conquer next, admitting that marathon swimming is addicting. Whether it’s a big swim, raising funds for First Descents or heading to grad school, this survivor will tackle her next big challenge with confidence. “I want to raise awareness about the importance of survivorship,” DeFrancesco said. “Whatever your adversity is, don’t let that weigh you down or define you.” To learn more or donate to First Descents, visit DeFrancesco’s site channeledin. com.

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In a story titled “Solana Beach Council adopts policy for Fletcher Cove Community Center use” published Sept. 5 it incorrectly refers to “a maximum of 50 people, not including service providers.” That should have said “a maximum of 50 people, including service providers.”

er. Planned Parenthood believes everyone has the right to nonjudgmental, highquality care. Although ovarian cancer is difficult to detect during routine GYN exams, it is recommended that women see their health care providers regularly. The earlier ovarian cancer is detected and treated, the better. Know your risk factors, including a family history of ovarian or breast cancer. There is good news for those who are on birth control pills. Birth control pills

that contain the hormones estrogen and progestin reduce the risk of ovarian cancer greatly. Studies show that the longer a woman takes the pill, the less likely she is to develop ovarian cancer. Using the pill for 5 to 10 years can protect a woman from ovarian cancer for up to 20 years after she has stopped using it. Women should also be aware of the possible symptoms of ovarian cancer. These symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain or pressure, difficul-

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The DMCV Sharks GU10 Silver team made it to the finals at the recent La Jolla Labor Day Classic tournament. Coached by Corey Harvey, the girls were undefeated all weekend up to the final game against Vista Storm that ended in overtime with Vista winning by a score of 2-1. Team members: (l-r) Coach Corey Harvey, Mila Kennedy, Ellery Wakeman, Andie Gately, Cisilya Martinez, Alexis Guilliams, Emma Fitzgerald, Angela Francis, Katherine Cunningham, Rachael Schnider, Emilie La Saux, Sara Hamadeh, Libby Wilson.

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Week in high school sports: Football, field hockey and volleyball results BY GIDEON RUBIN Football: On a night when Cathedral Catholic’s offense stalled, the Dons’ defense got things going. The Dons improved to 2-0 with a 10-0 nonleague victory over Torrey Pines on Sept. 6. Through its first two games, the Dons have yielded just six points. Joshua Gizzi rushed for 119 yards on 16 carries to lead the Dons offensively. But it was the Dons defense that made things happen. They broke a scoreless tie in the second quarter when Kyle Davis returned a Pete Mitchell interception 20 yards for a touchdown that made it 7-0. Special teams helped too as the Dons extended their lead to 10-0 in the third quarter on Tim Semenza’s 33-yard field goal. Mitchell was 6 for 17 passing for 60 yards with one interception for Torrey Pines. The Falcons fell to 0-2. Santa Fe Christian: Santa Fe Christian bounced back from a season opening loss in resounding fashion as the Eagles trounced Ribet Academy of Los Angeles 43-14 in a nonleague game on Sept. 7. The Eagles, who were coming off a 17-9 loss to La Costa Canyon on Aug. 30, wasted no time getting things going as they took a 19-0 lead after the first quarter and then broke the game open in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 21-0 to take a 40-0 lead into the intermission. The Eagles led 43-0 going into the fourth quarter on Jake Baily’s 32-yard field goal. Ribet Academy scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter when the game was well out of reach. Tony Miro rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries to lead the Eagles offensively. Darrian Borboa led SFC on the defensive side with eight tackles and one sack. Nayan Jaitly contributed eight sacks and R.J. Walker added seven tackles.

Torrey Pines quarterback Pete Mitchell feels the rush from Cathedral Catholic defensive end Kyle Davis in the Sept. 6 matchup between the two local high schools. The Dons won 10-0. Photo/Anna Scipione San Diego Jewish Academy: San Diego Jewish Academy opened its season with a thrilling 21-20 nonleague victory over Calvary Christian on Sept. 3. The Lions rallied from 20-14 deficit in the fourth quarter for the win. Key contributions from freshmen Jordan Battaglia and Tomer Baltinester were pivotal for SDJA. Quarterback Battaglia was 4 for 9 passing for 59 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and Baltinester rushed for 103 yards on 21 carries. Jake Posnock led the Lions defensively with 16 tackles and one sack and Garrison Laser added 14 tackles. Field hockey: Torrey Pines opened its season with an 8-0 nonleague victory over Otay Ranch on Sept. 5.

Allie Zimmer and Shannon Yogerst each scored two goals and had one assist to lead the Falcons. Madi Coughlin added two goals and Madison Cohen contributed one goal and had two assists. Goalies Grace Trupe and Katie Gitre combined for the shutout. Canyon Crest Academy opened its season with a 3-0 nonleague victory over La Costa Canyon on Sept. 4. Gabby De Petro, Emma Normoyle and Katie Carlson each scored one goal to lead the Ravens and Haley Schroeder added one assist. Ravens goalie Madi McIntyre had six saves. Volleyball: Torrey Pines defeated Francis Parker 3-1 (22-25, 25-13, 25-20, 25-16) in a nonleague match on Sept. 7 Reily Buechler had 17 kills to lead the Falcons and Savannah Rennie added 13 kills. Santa Fe Christian defeated Bonita Vista 3-0 (25-22, 2523, 25-23) in a nonleague game on Sept. 5. Lexi Sun had 13 kills to lead the Eagles and Hannah Mathiesen added nine kills. Eagles setter Mia Kelter contributed 29 assists. San Diego Jewish Academy defeated Julian 3-0 (25-9, 25-9, 25-12) in a nonleague game on Aug. 29. Madison Spiegel had 10 kills to lead the Lions and setter Savanna Lurie contributed 27 assists. Shannon Saffer added nine kills and Sara Chitlik contributed eight kills. Water polo: Santa Fe Christian won both games at the Poway Invitational Tournament on Sept. 6. The Eagles defeated La Jolla Country Day 9-4 and San Marcos 10-8. Bennett Royce scored six goals to lead the Eagles and goalie Jack Atkinson had 12 saves to lead the Eagles in the LJCD game. Royce scored six goals, Brennan Epps added three goals and Atkinson contributed nine saves in the San Marcos game.

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Torrey Pines distance runner shines at Maccabiah Games BY GIDEON RUBIN Tal Braude took home an impressive collection of hardware from the Maccabiah Games in Israel over the summer. The Torrey Pines High senior track and cross country standout won gold medals in the 1,500-meters and 3 kilometer events and was a member of a 4x400 relay team that won the bronze in the under-18 divisions. He also returned with a nice collection of memories that he believes better connects him with his cultural identity. “I got so much,” he said. “The point of this competition is to get as many people involved in it so that participants connect to their (Jewish) heritage.” Braude dialed into his roots on visits to iconic landmarks in Jerusalem’s Old City and travels to other historic locations, including the Dead Sea. The competition brought elite Jewish athletes from around the world for a competition Braude described as the “Jewish Junior Olympics.” The event included an orientation period where athletes from around the world bonded and learned about their Jewish cultural identity, “I made friends from different continents,” he said. “We instantly became friends.” But they quickly turned into fierce competitors. “The competition was more intense than I expected,” he said. “In Israel this is one of the biggest races.” Braude believes the Maccabiah Games contributed to his development as a runner. “I’m racing against people from different countries and different continents,” he said. “You’re seeing what kind of training they do and what kind of strategies they use. It helps me see more of the sport on a global scale.” The event marked the first time Braude’s relatives abroad got to see him race competitively. All but his imme-

Tal Braude diate family, who live in Israel and South Africa, got to see him compete at the Maccabiah Games. “It was really amazing to have them watch me,” he said. Braude trained for the event under Daniel Farmer, Torrey Pines’ assistant cross country coach and the track team’s distance coach. “I messaged (Farmer) daily and he told me what I needed to do,” Braude said. Braude, who just started his senior year, is considered an elite Division I prospect. He’s already been in contact with coaches from Stanford, Georgetown and Arizona State, among others. Right now, however, he’s focused on making an impact on the Falcons’ cross country and track teams. He hopes to

lead Torrey Pines to the state meet and compete in the Foot Locker Invitational later in the year. Braude established himself as an elite prep runner last season, placing fifth in the 3,200 meters. He said he’d like to compete in the Junior Track World Championships next summer. And he’s given some thought to the possibility of trying out for a 2016 Rio Olympics berth on Israel’s national team. “I want to compete for the U.S. national team, but if there’s any doubt and something happens and that’s not a possibility it would be a great honor for me to compete for Israel,” he said. “It’s my home and it’s the pride of the Jewish people.” He wouldn’t be the first Jewish American athlete to follow that patch — “And I wouldn’t be the first Tal Braude,” he said. Sort of... A basketball player with a similar-sounding name played for the Israeli national team in the 1970s. Talbot “Tal” Brody played for the Israeli national team in a 1976 pre-Olympic qualifying tournament. He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 and the United States National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. “He kind of put (the Israeli national team) on the map,” Braude said. Tal Brody was a Maccabiah Games regular in the 1960s and ‘70s. “During the races when I got my medal they’d say ‘what’s your name’ and I said ‘Tal Braude.’ “They’d laugh and say, ‘No really, do you know who that is?’”

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CCA student helps build school in Ghana BY KAREN BILLING Claire Bolton, a 17-year-old senior at Canyon Crest Academy, spent part of her summer building a school for children in the village of Abeadze Dominase in Ghana. For 21 days, from July 24 to Aug. 14, Claire volunteered her time as part of Empathy FX International, a non-profit organization that allows high school and college students to help create educational opportunities for the under-served and under-resourced in the global community. “It was amazing to see the school all done,” said Claire, whose name was painted on the wall, forever marking her contribution to the village. Claire has lived in Carmel Valley for five years, moving to the country with her family from the United Kingdom. As a freshman, Claire got involved in CCA’s Key Club, the high school community service organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Through the club she volunteered for projects such as beach clean-ups and at the soup kitchen before the president of the club told her about Empathy FX. Empathy FX was started in 2009 by 20-year-old Rosemary Hua, a UC Berkeley senior, with help from Ghana resident Nana Aggrey-Fynn. The double major at Berkeley is passionate about education and has led

Claire Bolton, CCA senior, volunteered her time to build a school in Ghana this summer with Empathy FX. The village children were fascinated by her long blonde hair. one-to-two student volunteer trips a year, and has built three schools in Ghana so far. While the trips have usually included only college students, this summer’s was the first to involve high school students. “She is very inspirational,” Claire said of Hua. To be selected for the trip, Claire went through an application process that included interviews via Skype and a personality test. She was the only San Diego teen on the trip, along with four high schoolers from San Jose, a college graduate student and Hua. To be able to go on the trip, Claire had to fundraise $5,000, which included her travel and lodging costs as well as supplies to build the school. She was able to get donations from Qualcomm, HP, Abtech Technologies and even her orthodontist. “Everyone in Ghana is so welcoming and friendly,” Claire said. “A lot of people carried stuff on their heads and babies on their back. I car-

Arts Alive returns to Solana Beach Sept. 22 with grand reopening of Highway 101 BY KRISTINA HOUCK Artwork will once again line the Coastal Rail Trail, and musicians, dancers and theatre performers will transform Highway 101 into a stage during Arts Alive Sept. 22 in Solana Beach. Winner of “Best Event in San Diego County” for 2010, this is the first time the annual event will span both sides of the highway to celebrate the arts and the grand reopening of the revitalized route. “The two events were coming together around the same time, so it was a natural choice to have a big event on the east and west side of the 101,” said Solana Beach resident Allie Dixon, a member of the city’s Public Arts Advisory Commission, which organized the event along with the city of Solana Beach and the Chamber of Commerce. “It brings everybody out for one event. We hope people will come out and enjoy the trail, the 101, local businesses, arts and entertainment, and have a great time.” “Artopia,” artwork displayed along the Coastal Rail Trail fence, is set to be the highlight of the event. Former San Diego artist Pat Cranor is among the featured artists. Although this is Cranor’s first time participating in Arts Alive, his 12-foot-high sculpture “A Tree for All Seasons” was temporarily installed in 2011 at the corner of Highland Drive and Sun Valley Road. “I’m always trying to do new things,” said Cranor of Pomona, who will display an abstract, 12-panel painting of the ocean at Arts Alive. “This is one thing that will hopefully help the community. It brings art to the town, and as an artist, I’m always appreciative when cities do that and support the art community.” In addition to “Artopia,” Arts Alive will feature live music, entertainment and an arts and crafts station headed by the Solana Beach Arts Association. The event will kick off with a short ceremony at Lomas Santa Fe and Plaza Avenue to celebrate the reopening of the 101, followed by other activities including a classic car show, a raffle and an open house of the businesses along the highway. “With both sides of the trail being open, and the 101 being part of it, it will be nice,” Dixon said. “This is exciting! We’ve never done this before.” “Discover Arts Alive and the Grand Reopening of the 101” takes place from 11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 22. “It’s going to be a really fun event,” Dixon said. “It’s an event the whole community can enjoy. There will be something for everyone.” For more information about the event, visit www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us.

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BY ROB LEDONNE Conner’s Cause, “the only non-profit organization in the San Diego region that offers direct family assistance for outof-pocket expenses relating to any and all life-threatening illnesses associated with children,” is hosting a gala fundraising event on Oct. 19. “Stand-Up for Conner’s Cause, An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy” will be held at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. The charity, which is currently celebrating its 20th year, hosts the gala as an annual centerpiece, and the evening offers cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, dinner, and an evening of stand-up comedy featuring professional comics from the Southern California area. “It’s such a great cause,” said Daniel Storrow, a Los Angeles-based comedian who grew up in Rancho Santa Fe and is one of the comedians performing at the event. Storrow has been busy recently in the Southern California club scene and jumped at the chance to help out the charity. “A friend of mine got in touch with me about performing, and I was happy to,” he said. Storrow, who attended freshmen and sophomore years of college at UC San Diego, got his start in comedy in 2007 at Mira Mesa’s Comedy Co-op. “My first time on stage lasted 6 minutes and it was horrible,” he said. “Before then, I was just writing down material for a few months and figured I’d try an open mic. You have to be a little bit crazy to do stand-up comedy because nobody is good at first.” Storrow eventually found his footing and has embraced the comedic process as well as the connection he makes with audiences. “After my first few times I knew what I needed to fix and worked a few things through,” he remembers of his humble beginnings. “That’s how it was for a long time.” Storrow says his best audiences are the ones that are excited to be seeing comedy, which at the Conner’s Cause gala should be no issue. “The biggest part of it is whether the audience is happy to be there and hearing a comedian. At places like bars and restaurants, you have to fight to get their attention.” Storrow has had plenty of nightmare gigs, but through it all has honed his craft and grown as a comedian. “One of my best shows ever was the other week at a German restaurant,” Storrow said of the odd location. “The audi-

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BY KRISTINA HOUCK When Nazlin Kassamali moved to this area from Hemet four years ago, she had never been boogie boarding. Kassamali now boogie boards with her friends every week at Fletcher Cove. “I enjoy it so much,” she said. “I feel so alive. There’s something therapeutic about the salt water, I believe.” Boogie boarding is just one of many activities offered by the Newcomers Club of San Dieguito, an organization that welcomes new residents to North County and organizes charitable, educational and social events. “We were new to the area and this was a great way to meet new people,” said Kassamali, who moved to the community with her husband after the couple retired. She is also a member of the group’s book club, bridge club and Scrabble club. “Everyone was very supportive and helpful, and now I just come out and enjoy the water. It’s a shame to live by the beach and not go in the water. I think it’s an amazing feeling!” A book club and boogie board group

member, Del Mar resident Debbie Vescuso encouraged Kassamali to join the group because she “wanted to share the fun.” “I absolutely love this group of women,” Vescuso said. “This activity allows our inner child to come out to play.” Originally from New Jersey, Vescuso said she invites people to sit on the beach and watch, and before long, they join in the fun. “That’s how we’ve gained a lot of people,” she said. “Before you know it, they’re buying a wetsuit, they’re in the water and we’re teaching them how to catch a wave.” The Newcomers Club of San Dieguito has more than 200 members in 30 activities. Membership costs $25 per year and is open to people residing in the San Dieguito area, which includes Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe and other nearby communities. For more information or to join the Newcomers Club of San Dieguito, contact Membership Chairwoman Janie Boscacci at 858-461-4111 or janieboscacci@yahoo.com.

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¡Tener un algo especial! Iberico is not your average Spanish gin joint BY KELLEY CARLSON hen the sun sets, Iberico Spanish Bistro and Gin Club rises to the occasion. It’s the time when one of La Jolla’s newest restaurants really comes to life, said General Manager Carlos Aceves — much like in Spain, which is notorious for its night owls. Filled with natural light by day, it becomes dim in the evening with illumination from turquoise-colored chandeliers. In the main dining and bar areas, guests relax in cowhide seats and socialize or gaze at the colorful paintings, a mural featuring lions pulling a chariot and cases filled with empty wine glasses. Some people tune in to the sounds of guitar-based Spanish melodies. Soccer is the sport to watch, often dominating the four TVs. (Aceves is predicting that Iberico will be the hot spot in La Jolla for next summer’s FIFA World Cup coverage.) Outside on the brick terrace, dotted with red umbrellas and heat lamps, patrons wearing everything from T-shirts to suits gather around tables draped in white cloth. There are views of Prospect Street below and a peek of the Pacific Ocean. Heading toward the rear of the establishment, visitors travel through a hallway lined with matador hats and curvaceous bowls created from blown glass. The elegant back room of La Jolla’s only Spanish restaurant is designed for events and private dining. Its most striking feature is the mural of a bull, painted in deep hues of blue, green and red.

The main dining area at Iberico. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON

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Iberico’s Tortilla Espanola On either side are racks filled with Spanish wines; patrons who desire other beverages can step up to the room’s bar. “Everything is Spain, Spain, Spain, Spain,” Aceves emphasized. That includes the gin club, which is the first space in California dedicated to the gin and tonic, according to its website. The highball cocktail is all the rage in the European country and it has become one of those “must-do” activities when visiting. Iberico’s version features gin brought to the table in a balloon glass, garnished with citrus peels and botanicals; the server then pours tonic down a swizzle spoon into the glass. Among the specialty blends is the blush-pink 209 with hints of Tuscan juniper berry, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon and Bergamot orange.

When it comes to the cuisine, people can nosh on tapas and pintxos (snacks) or order a full dinner. The pintxos consist of toasted baguettes with a variety of toppings, held together by toothpicks. Varieties include the Berengena & Gamba (rolled-up battered eggplant with shrimp), Atun con Guindillas & Aceitunas (seared ahi tuna with a spicysweet guindilla pepper and green olive), Jamon & Chorizo (Serrano ham and grilled sausage with roasted pepper mayonnaise) and Tortilla Española (a soft potato-andchorizo egg torte). Among other light fare is the Gambas al Ajillo, shrimp sauteed with garlic guindilla peppers and olive oil; and the Gazpacho Andaluz, a traditional cold tomato soup with red bell peppers, cucumber, hardboiled eggs and croutons brunoise. Cocas make a great appetizer or main course, Aceves said. The Spanish herb and red wine flatbreads are oval-shaped and stretched paper-thin. An example is the Champiñones with Spanish brandy mushrooms, garlic, tomato and herb casse. But it’s Iberico’s paella that deserves attention. There are several types using golden Saffron Bomba rice. The Paella Mixta combines organic vegetables, Spanish sausages and fresh seafood; the Paella Marinera showcases mollusks, crustaceans and other edibles from the Pacific. Other entrees include the Langostino Iberico, sweetwater prawns sauteed with butter; and the sweet-and-nutty Jabugo Bellotero ham, carved razor-thin.

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A common thread weaves two repertory gems together BY DIANA SAENGER Cygnet Theatre’s artistic director, Sean Murray, will produce two plays in repertory this fall — Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award- winning, absurdly hilarious, “Travesties,” and Oscar Wilde’s amusing classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Murray said he directed both works at North Coast Repertory Theatre in 2002 and enjoyed them so much he wanted to repeat the experience. “We’ve been putting the two together as more of one big show rather than two shows,” Murray said. “We blocked ‘Earnest’ the first week and rehearsed a few days. ‘Travesties,’ a more complex show, took a few weeks to get up. Then we went back and forth rehearsing both shows.” The two plays are actually connected by story, Murray said. Each is based on the true tale of Henry Carr, an elderly man, who during his performance in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” directed by James Joyce, reminisces about Zurich in 1917 during World War I. Because his reminisces go off track, he confuses his own story with the plot

of “Being Earnest.” Carr ended up in a giant lawsuit with Joyce, who won. “That’s the only thing in the play that is actually true,” Murray said. “Playwright Stoppard discovered this story and the fact that the three, luminary revolutionists — Lenin, Joyce and Tristan Tzara, who led the surrealist Dada art movement — were living in Zurich at the same time the city was a hotbed for revolution. ‘Earnest’ is an exploration of what it meant to politics and art, and it’s really a fan’s intellectual Monty Python circus. The plot of ‘Earnest’ is the plot of ‘Travesties,’ only the characters are completely different and the lines blur at times. “They each need to feel like two separate pieces of theater and stand on their own, and yet be connected, so the parallels that happened between the two are part of the art of experiencing them together. It’s not necessary to see ‘Earnest’ to get the jokes in ‘Travesties,’ but if one has not seen ‘Earnest’ recently, they may want to see it again in order to get more out of the humor.” What links the two

plays is embedded in the plot of “Travesties.” Murray calls it “a crazy vaudeville kind of Monty Python sketch.” “Stoppard’s plays are the kind where you want to set back, let it come at you and just take a ride,” Murray said. “ ‘Travesties’ has many facets, and sounds extremely complicated. But it’s easy to follow, a kind of an intellectual vaudeville, as a way of talking about some big topics.” Murray credits “The Importance of Being Earnest” with being one of the funniest comedies ever written. “Oscar Wilde had a real wit for laying open the hypocrisy and scandals of his time, but a lot of the things he had to say still abide today,” Murray said. “Politically, he was ripping at the Victorian class and social manners, and by having his characters speak with surgical precision through a silly love story, he was able to get away with saying things one normally could not say.” Murray said it doesn’t matter which play you see first. What patrons learn in one show has a connection to the other one.

If you go What: ‘Travesties’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ When: Matinees, evenings Sept. 19-Oct 27 Where: Cygnet Theatre Company, Old Town Stage, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego Tickets: $24-$59 Box Office: (619) 337-1525 Website: cygnettheatre.com

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AAUW to feature TV producer Elsa Sevilla at Sept. 22 meeting The Del Mar-Leucadia Branch of the American Association of University Women will kick off its 2013-2014 program year on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Ecke Building at San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas. Highlight of the event will be a multimedia presentation by Elsa Sevilla, owner of Sevilla Productions and producer and host of the Emmy-nominated show, “San Diego’s Historic Places,” on KPBS. Sevilla will share video clips of historic women of San Diego as well as her own inspirational story. In addition, the Branch will highlight events and special interest groups for the coming year. The event is open to the public. Membership in the American Association of University Women is open to all graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The Del Mar-Leucadia Branch reflects the varied interests of its members with informative, educational monthly meetings and special interest groups such as Great Decisions, Walkabout, dining groups, book groups, Gadabout, and Theatre. Infor-

Elsa Sevilla mation: 760-815-8644 or http://delmarleucadia-ca. aauw.net. Founded in 1955, the local branch serves the North Coastal communities of Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia and Carlsbad. The branch raises funds for scholarships for students attending Mira Costa College and California State University San Marcos as well as local middle school girls attending AAUW’s Tech Trek, a math and science camp at the University of California San Diego. The national organization, founded in 1881, advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

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One Love San Diego to hold fundraising event at Del Mar Fairgrounds Sept. 22

Rady Children’s Hospital fundraiser ‘Sounds of Hope for Children’ presents Mat Kearney

One Love San Diego is holding a Yoga charity event on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 12-4 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. All proceeds will go to San Diego Youth Services and Outdoor Outreach. For more information , visit www.onelovesandiego.org to learn about the cause and the event.

After a brief hiatus, the Carmel Valley Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is bringing back its popular concert event“Sounds of Hope for Children” on Saturday, Oct. 12. This will be the group’s first outdoor concert, called “Under the Stars,” and will benefit Rady Children’s NICU at Scripps Encinitas—Expansion Project. The sure-to-sell-out evening will include dinner, cocktails and a stage show by awardwinning artist Mat Kearney. The entertainment will continue with a DJ for the “after party” immediately following the concert. Mat Kearney will perform his honest, heartfelt and hypnotic music “Under the Stars” at San Diego’s newest performance venue, the Illumina Amphitheatre.

Fall Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds Sept. 13-15 The 23rd annual Fall Home/Garden show will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Sept. 13-15. The event is a three-day extravaganza of ideas, inspiration, hands-on demonstrations, educational seminars and one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to the home and garden. For more information, visit www.sandiegohomegardenshows.com

Ocean Air School to hold International Night and Ice Cream Social Sept. 19 Mark your calendar! Attend the annual International Night & Ice Cream Social on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Ocean Air MUR from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year, the children will learn about Australia, China, England, India, Israel and Mexico and will have their passports stamped as they travel the world making crafts from these countries. Dinner will be available for purchase from several local food trucks during the duration of the event. New this year? Entertainment and ice cream will be available at the lunch area! Also, there is no cost to attend the event . . . no tickets, no RSVPs, no check-in.

Carmel Valley Library needs volunteers The Carmel Valley Branch Library bookstore needs several volunteers to arrange books and check titles on the computer. All proceeds from the bookstore go to support the library. Interested parties should contact Branch Manager Brenda Wegener at: bwegener@sandiego. gov and she will forward your request to the bookstore manager.

Friends of Carmel Valley Library to hold book sale Sept. 25 The Friends of the Carmel Valley Branch Library will be holding a bargain book sale fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. to benefit the library. Proceeds will go to buy new materials for the library and to pay for children’s programs, art and music programs. Come and fill a bag with books for only $2 at the bargain book sale and support the Carmel Valley Branch Library.

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Del Mar Community Connections offers interactive seminar series for women in their ‘autumn years’

Del Mar Community Connections is offering a fall interactive seminar series for women in their autumn years (ages 55-85) at St. Peter’s library in Del Mar on the third Saturday of the month, starting Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This event is hosted by Del Mar Community Connections, so there is no charge for these four monthly meetings. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 344 14th St. one block east of 101. Parking is on 15th Street. By accepting both the gifts and challenges of the aging process, Del Mar Community Connections “feels that this ‘Harvest Time’ of our lives can be an exciting new phase of spiritual growth, self-development, creativity, service and expanded consciousness. Come and join our circle of sage women.” The presentations will include discussions on the following topics:

Sept. 21: Healthy aging, super-foods and brain longevity Oct. 19: Life review process: harvesting lessons, gifts and purpose Nov. 16: Energy medicine and contemplative practices for clarity and vitality Dec. 21: Elder wisdom, depth psychology and envisioning the future There will also be time for personal sharing and for individuals to contribute their unique perspective and expertise to the group, as well as to receive support in dealing with difficult life conditions or transitions. Since space is limited for this free seminar series, hosted by Del Mar Community Connections, please reserve your place in advance by email: doc.shanti@yahoo.com If you would like more information, you may write to the same email address.

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special culinary experience as well. Dining offerings will be in keeping with Border Grill’s innovative modern Mexican cuisine. Signature cocktails, margaritas and mojitos, and beer and wine selections will round out the drinks menu. This unique event is sure to make you move your feet, warm your heart, and put a smile on your face. Tickets are just $150 per guest and are now available online, by phone or by mail. The Oct. 12 event begins at 6:30 p.m. To learn more about Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, become a sponsor, make a donation, or purchase tickets to “Sounds of Hope for Children 2013- Under the Stars” please visit www.chacv.org, email cvchairs@gmail.com or call 858-461-0321.

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A Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop Off benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Polster Branch located at 3800 Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA 92130. The event will be held in the main parking lot. For more information about the Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Event, please call (858) 793-7345. Boxes for your shredding materials can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito’s Harper Branch or brought by the day of the event. For more information on these companies please visit their websites. Proshred (www.proshred.com), I Love a Green San Diego (www.iloveagreensandiego.org), and E-World Recyclers (www.eworldrecyclers. com).

SDSU partners with San Diego Jewish Academy to present ‘An Evening with Award-Winning Israeli Author and Filmmaker Etgar Keret’ San Diego State University’s Jewish Studies Program, in partnership with San Diego Jewish Academy and with support from the Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles, and the Jewish Federation of San Diego County is pleased to present “An Evening with AwardWinning Israeli Author and Filmmaker Etgar Keret” on Monday, Sept. 30, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at San Diego Jewish Academy. Hailed as the voice of young Israel and one of its most innovative and extraordinary writers, Etgar Keret is internationally acclaimed for his short stories. Rarely extending beyond three or four pages, these stories fuse the banal with the surreal. Shot through with a dark, tragicomic sensibility and casual, comic-strip violence, he offers a window on a surreal world that is at once funny and sad. While this event is free and open to the public, seating is limited. Advance registration is required. Visit www.sdja.com or visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e818m2ur49062fbe&llr=rrwmr4cab to register and print your ticket(s). Tickets are required for admission. Register early to secure your seats! For additional information Etgar Keret please visit: www.blueflowerarts.com/booking/etgar-keret

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Friends of Jung Del Mar lecture to be held Sept. 13 Friends of Jung Del Mar will present a lecture by Willow Young on Friday, Sept. 13, at The Winston School (215 9th Street Del Mar, 92014). Doors open at 7 p.m., and the lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Young will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Archetypal Psyche Soma Dynamism Imagined and Expressed in the Asklepian Healing Tradition.â&#x20AC;? Willow The image of the wounded healer has acYoung companied healing traditions around the world for the last 3500 years. From 1500 BCE to 6th century AD, the Asklepian Healing Sanctuaries included the integration of mind, body and spirit. Attendees participated in sports, dance, dramatic theater, poetry, music, rituals of purification and sacrifice. Fasting, reintroduction of wild foods, and the drinking of the pure spring waters further prepared one to enter the Abaton, the space where ultimately patients slept to induce healing dreams. The Sept. 13 event will explore how elements of the Aesklepian healing sanctuaries are relevant to contemporary

clinical treatment. It will also examine the idea of Jung as a wounded healer and consider its meaning and clinical application to analytic work. Willow Young, MA, MFT, is a certified Jungian Analyst affiliated with the C. G. Jung Study Center of Southern California, with offices in Santa Barbara and Ventura, Calif. She serves as chair of the MA Counseling Psychology Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she also teaches. $20 admission; Free for nonmembers.

Curator of the Rose Collection at The Huntington Botanical Gardens to speak at Sept. 26 Del Mar Rose Society meeting Tom Carruth, noted rose breeder, will be the featured speaker at the Sept. 26 meeting of the Del Mar Rose Society. Beginning in 1975, Carruth worked as a rose breeder with Jackson & Perkins Co. and Jack Christensen of the former Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery. At Weeks Nursery from 1987 to 2012, he was in charge of rose hybridizing, writing all the descriptive copy for their catalog, overseeing the catalog design and printing and directing the photography, marketing and website. Carruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners include some of rose growersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorites: Julia Child, Ebb Tide, Dick Clark, Cinco de Mayo, About Face, Hot Cocoa, Betty Boop, Marilyn Monroe and Neptune. Carruth retired from Weeks Roses to take a new role as the E.L. & Ruth B. Shannon Curator of the Rose Collection at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. Carruth is overseeing the renovation of the rose garden past and present and also share observations about roses he has â&#x20AC;&#x153;known.â&#x20AC;? The Rose Society meeting will be held at the Powerhouse in Del Mar at 6:30 p.m. with a short social time including refreshments. The public is invited. For information: Judim5@aol.com

Fair Trade DĂŠcor hosts Drum Circle twice monthly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No experience necessary Fair Trade DĂŠcor hosts a drum circle open to the public on the first and third Tuesday each month from 7-9 p.m. No experience necessary. Drums provided or bring your own. 1412 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. (858) 461-1263. The drum circle is led by JoĂŁo Vincient Lewis, Director of Hands On World Music and leader of the Carlsbad Beach Drum Circle. Lewis has toured and recorded with leading music, dance and theater groups for 30 years. Participants will learn the basics of drumming with Conga and Djembe drums. Drummers of all experience levels and other musicians are welcome throughout the evening.

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On Monday, Sept. 16, Hilda Van Neck-Yoder will speak about Rembrandtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last decade of his life when he produced his Mughai Drawings inspired by his attraction to the Mughai paintings. The lecture meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th & Maiden Lane (across from the Del Mar Plaza). Free for San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter members and first time guests. $5 for others. For more information, call 760-704-6436.

Award-winning kids music duo presents Hullabaloo Family Arts Festival With 14 major national awards in their hip pocket and a nine-year track record of glowing critical acclaim, San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own â&#x20AC;&#x153;free-range, organicâ&#x20AC;? kid-folk duo, Hullabaloo, now presents its fourth annual Hullabaloo Family Music Festival on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Paddock Green. The festival, sponsored by Clif Kid, is a one-day celebration of music, art, storytelling and dance for young kids and families. Tickets to the festival are $7 per person. Kids under one year are free. For more information visit www.hullabalooartsfest.com.

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Rock icon’s sweeping music fills ‘The Last Goodbye’ BY DIANA SAENGER “The Last Goodbye,” which opens Sept. 22 at the Old Globe, resonates with the music and lyrics of the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. An adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” by Michael Kimmel, the show has heard one critic call it, “the most thrilling rock musical of the past 20 years.” Jay Armstrong Johnson takes on the role of Romeo. Talisa Friedman appears as Juliet. “I played Romeo in my fifth-grade English class in Texas and that made me want to be an actor,” Armstrong Johnson said. “I had the part again during high school in a community theater production and still again in a student production at NYU.” After seeing the world premiere of “The Last Goodbye” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2010, and being awed by it, Armstrong said he feels this show is his biggest break so far. His favorite part is the balcony scene.

If you go What: “The Last Goodbye” When: Sept. 22-Nov. 3, 2013 Where: Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park Tickets: From $29 Box Office: (619) 234-5623 Website:.TheOldGlobe.org Insights seminar: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. Free. Post-show forums: Oct. 8 and Oct. 16. Free.

“I love height and danger, and climbing up to a 12 foot balcony is fun,” he laughed. “The concept of the production blew me away. Buckley’s music was so epic and poetic, and the way it fit into Romeo and Juliet’s story is to forward the plot with songs that are specific to the characters who sing them.” Kimmel has taken a few liberties with Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” to create a pared down version that allows room for

Buckley’s songs. Two-time Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers directs the show. Choreography is by Emmy Award-nominee Sonya Tayeh of the “So You Think You Can Dance” TV show. Orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. “There’s no really big dance number, except the masked ball where Romeo and Juliet meet,” Armstrong Johnson said. “So most of the choreography is based on actordriven place; it’s subtle movement that paints beautiful pictures.” Buckley was a singersongwriter and guitarist whose work in the 1990s was creating a huge following. In 1997, a boating accident ended his life, but his legacy continued to earn him top numbers on the music charts, and Armstrong Johnson said everyone involved with the show has been impacted by Buckley’s music. “One night, after an

and his life was such an enigma. Many of us have commented that sometimes we feel like he’s here with us.” Armstrong Johnson said he believes this show will enthrall those who see it. “I think they will be dumbfounded by the music, how beautifully it fits with the story, and be amazed by the visuals in the show,” he said. “Alex is a mastermind when it comes to creating a world on stage, and along with the cast, direction, musical direction and choreography; they’re going to come away thinking they saw something very special.”

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San Diego Restaurant Week, to be held Sunday, Sept. 15, to Friday, Sept. 20, brings the city’s vibrant food scene to life for one week of delicious dining, showcasing the freshest ingredients, most flavorful dishes and tastiest culinary gems that San Diego has to offer. Home to some of the world’s most delectable restaurants and master chefs, San Diego proudly welcomes back San Diego Restaurant Week where you can choose from over 180 of San Diego’s most delightful and delicious eateries for three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for just $20, $30 or $40 per person, and the perfect lunch pairings at prix-fixe menus for just $10, $15 or $20 per person depending on the restaurant. Participating in San Diego Restaurant Week is easy – there are no passes to buy, no coupons to carry and no cards to punch, only a quick call to the restaurant of your choice to make reservations; then simply dine out during the week of Sept. 15 to the 20. For more information: (619) 233-5008 or visit SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com

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CV dancer back from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Carmel Valley resident Charlotte-Emily Bacon successfully auditioned with the Joffrey Ballet for summer intensive dance programs, which led to weeklong sessions in New York and Moscow. Her summer began with a solo trip to New York to the famous Joffrey Ballet School, where she spent a week in a very intensive class of ballet, training with renowned choreographers and all the while living offsite and navigating the Big Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s metro system to get to her classes on time. Before she left New York she also had the great honor to meet Davis Robertson to arrange her following trip to Moscow. Robertson is the world-famous artistic director of the touring company, in addition to being in charge of the summer programs. Charlotte-Emily traveled to Moscow a couple of weeks later, passing through Switzerland with her mother Karin (to brush up on her French). The airport, then cab ride in Moscow were very interesting, as there was not one sign in English. When the cab arrived in front of the Bolshoi Ballet

Charlotte-Emily Bacon Courtesy photo Academy it was time to say goodbye to her mother, as she would be staying there like the ballerinas of the Bolshoi. The classes, all in Russian, were intense and physically exhausting but she had the great pleasure again to train with amazing teachers and to make new friends. She also visited the famous cultural areas of the city on limited time off. Upon her return a big surprise awaited her. An official invitation from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy to its yearround program in its international division directed by Dmitry Povolotsky. Yet again a star in the world of dance whose achievements in dance are too long to mention, and an alumnus from Columbia. Charlotte-Emily was in shock as she never expected such invitation.

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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Signs that your child is struggling in school Young people are masters at hiding their struggles in school. They mask their difficulties in so many ways that sometimes it takes adults time to realize what it really going on. Many times their struggles are related to other behaviors such as these: •Attention Difficulties •High energy •Low energy •Aggression •Acting out/Getting in trouble •Depression/Anxiety •Withdraw/Isolate •Impatience •Spacing out •Being too social in class •Low self esteem •Resistance to homework •Lack of desire to read or write These are just a few of the initial outside behaviors that we might notice. Part of what makes it difficult is that each child is individual in the behaviors they use to mask their difficulties. We are all born with a natural inquisitiveness and desire to learn, perform and achieve. A lack of desire to learn at school is usually a symptom of a struggle to learn. When our children are showing struggles in school, a well-known approach to help them is to find a tutor or sometimes use the “wait and see” approach and see if they will “grow out of it.” But when children with at least average intellectual

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Solana Beach author, filmmaker releases new book ‘Castro City’ BY DIANE Y. WELCH Local Emmy Awardwinning filmmaker and author Glenn Palmedo-Smith has recently launched what he plans to be a series of detective novels featuring a Latino protagonist. Manny Valdez, P.I., makes his world debut in “Castro City,” which was just released through Dini Products, Palmedo-Smith’s publishing company. The action takes place in Mountain View, Calif., a former Spanish land grant that would later become the heart of Silicon Valley. It’s internal barrio, Castro City, “a city within a city,” provides the setting for a sinister plot born from kidnappings and murder. It’s a familiar haunt for Palmedo-Smith who now lives in Solana Beach, but was raised in Mountain View. “I always wanted to challenge myself to write a novel,” he said, “and it’s often suggested to write what you know, so I thought why don’t I write about my youth?” The storyline is set in 1967 – when Palmedo-Smith was 15 – against the backdrop of California’s love and peace movement contrasted with a hidden world of bikers, drug cartels and gangs. Valdez’s luck changes when he is hired by Bernard Balsford – a fictional lawyer with expansive real estate holdings – to find his missing daughter. Much like the movie “Chinatown,” the back story is almost more interesting than the characters, said Palmedo-Smith. He weaves in accurate historic facts that take the reader from the era of the Spanish Dons to the 1960s when Mexican laborers worked the local agricultural lands held by Del Monte, with the aroma of pickles, artichokes and beets infusing the air as train loads of produce were shipped to points beyond. This detail comes from firsthand experience. “I wanted to talk about this agricultural area which would later become the center of high tech. In fact, I went to school with Steve Jobs who lived a few blocks away from me,” PalmedoSmith said. But as the neighborhood became more diversified, middle-class families

moved out and Latinos moved in. They represented half of the residents by the 1960s. The action moves from the barrio to San Francisco as Valdez follows leads to find the missing girl. It is the era of radical groups that Palmedo-Smith was aware of during his teen years. “This was the kind of world I was living in. My father was a socialist, my sister founded a commune, my brother – a beatnik – frequented HaightAshbury and my mother taught yoga. I experienced this world and, quite frankly, I couldn’t wait to move to San Diego to get away from it,” Palmedo-Smith said. But looking back, Palmedo-Smith realizes how rich that experience was and is able to express it in his novel by portraying a Latino private investigator “exploring the white man’s world.” The unique approach of his story lends itself to a series much like Ross McDonald’s who wrote about his protagonist Lou Archer. The reader relates to the leading character and wants to follow his exploits. “I’ve been toying around with some ideas that maybe Manny Valdez has a reason to come down to San Diego,” said Palmedo-Smith. “I can see a series where I explore more interesting places showing the underbelly of more communities.” And naturally a

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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS United Coins and Precious Metals owner offers more than 30 years of experience as an investor and collector in his field BY KRISTINA HOUCK A coin collector since he was a child, Peter Kevorkian began purchasing ads in coin publications when he was just 12 years old. As the owner of La Jolla-based United Coin and Precious Metals, he now buys and sells gold, silver and platinum bullion, coins and jewelry. “At a very young age, I started searching pocket change and it never stopped,” Kevorkian said. “I’ve pretty much always done this in some form or another.” A strong believer in investing in gold and other precious metals, Kevorkian views the global debasement of currency as a sign for investors to take advantage of the buying opportunities in precious metals. “Gold has done very well over the past 12 years largely because the United States and other central banks around the world keep printing money,” Kevorkian said. “Every time they print more money, they debase the dollar, or whatever the currency might be. When that happens, you generally make the value of gold go up.” Kevorkian sees metals as a long-term investment and a hedge against uncertainty. And he follows his own advice. In fact, he financed most of his college education by selling high-grade silver dollars he purchased in the 1970s. “We had a bull market in this industry in 1980, and by 1982, I had cashed out,” said Kevorkian, who earned a finance degree at Northern Illinois University. “It was my first real taste of putting in money. Pretty much everything I got went into it, and I did really, really well. It went up in multiples. In some cases, many multiples.” Originally from Chicago and now living in East County San Diego, Kevorkian, continues to collect coins and invest in precious metals. A framed photo of his most prized col-

Peter Kevorkian lection — 24 rare half dollars minted from 1892 to 1950 and in the “ultimate condition” — is on display in his store. He recently sold the collection for $675,000. “I spent $500 on a frame because I was that proud of it,” Kevorkian said. “That would be like if somebody had a collection of Corvettes from 1953 through 1980, but not just any Corvettes. These would

be pristine, one owner Corvettes with low mileage and original matching serial numbers. … I’m kind of sad it’s gone. To be honest, I wish I had the coins back.” With a passion for collecting and more than 30 years experience in investment and collector-grade numismatic material, Kevorkian opened United Coin and Precious Metals in April 2012. He is proud to carry a large inventory of products, provide education and offer transparent pricing, with the value of gold, silver and platinum listed and continually updated on his website. “I teach people about the products and what they’re doing,” Kevorkian said. “I welcome them.” Located at 950 Silverado St. in La Jolla, United Coin and Precious Metals is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur-

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Torrey Pines Pop Warner Spirit Day/Picture Day Torrey Pines Pop Warner held its Spirit Day/Picture Day on Sept. 8 at the Upper Field of Torrey Pines High School. Photos/McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net See more photos, page B13

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Teen Volunteers in Action Chapter 2 kickoff event Teen Volunteers in Action Chapter 2 held its annual kickoff event on Sept. 8 at Sage Canyon Elementary School. TVIA partnered with Family & Friends Community Connection (FFCC) to prepare more than 28,000 meals for needy families both in San Diego and in Tanzania. Fighting hunger both locally and across the world is a major priority of FFCC. As of August 2011, FFCC volunteers and conNena and Steve Capozza with future teen tributors have purchased, volunteer Rhett packaged, and shipped over 3.3 million meals to Tanzania, Africa, 1.2 million meals to Haiti, 300,000 meals to Mexico, 100,000 to Japan, and also distributed 600,000 meals to local families in need. Serving the north coastal communities of Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas and Carlsbad, Teen Volunteers in Action is an organization of young men, grades 7-12, committed to developing community leaders through a structured program of volunteerism, philanthropy and personal Nick, Hunter, Reed, Peter, Dominic, Evan, Ronan growth.

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Legendary Notre Dame and professional quarterback Rick Mirer hosts benefit and wine tasting at Real Food & Spirits Legendary Notre Dame and professional quarterback Rick Mirer, owner of the awardwinning Mirror Winery, hosted a benefit and wine tasting of his select wines on Sept. 7 at Real Food & Spirits, located at 124 S. Solana Hills Dr. in Solana Beach (www.realfoodandspirits.com). Proceeds will benefit the Rick Mirer Foundation, which supports, The United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs and Make-a-Wish Foundation. After the tasting the Notre Dame vs. Michigan football game was shown. Photos/McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net

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tion, papaya is loaded with immune-boosting Vitamins C and A, folate, potassium, dietary fiber, bone-boosting calcium, blood-building iron, antioxidant Vitamin E, along with anti-inflammatory enzymes that provide relief to creaky joints and arthritic sufferers. This low cal, nutrient packed fruit is also recommended for weight loss, an anti-aging and skin purifying face mask, along with a salve for healing wounds, burns and skin infections. Words of papaya warning: the tropical treasure contains latex (particularly in the white sap), which might cause a reaction to those sensitive to the substance. While eating an excessive amount of papaya might cause an orange pigmentation (carotenemia) on the palms and soles. Standing advice: moderation. Seeding Frenzy Every part of the papaya is edible, including the glossy black seeds, with bitter peppery undertones, making a great salad dressing or marinade — or crushed and used as a pepper substitute. Scoop out the seeds and reserve, stuffing the hollow with grilled shrimp or chicken salad, wild rice pilaf or chili lime quinoa. Dial up chicken fajitas, stirfries, Asian salads or slaws with papaya strips. Do a riff on gazpacho with pureed papaya. Bake a batch of papaya and raisin muffins or oatmeal bars.Toss up a tropical fruit salad blending papaya chunks, mango, kiwi and pineapple, drizzled with Grand Marnier and a dollop of honey whipped Greek yoghurt. Cool your heels with a scoop of red papaya ice cream or sorbet, a frothy papaya mango smoothie or a frozen papaya daiquiri. Or eat it straight up with a splash of Meyer lemon juice. You can juice the leaves or brew them for a soothing tea, sauté or steam them as a change up from spinach for an immune-boosting digestive oomph. Pick a Winner Hawaiian and Brazilian papayas are ripe when the skin is a bright yellow hue. If they are yellow for the most part with splashes of green, they will ripen at home at room temperature in a brown paper bag. Once ripe, refrigerate for up to one week. Pick a firm fruit that gives slightly to pressure, with a smooth, glabrous skin that also has a good solid heft for its size. Tropical Tidbits • The papaya is enjoyed in Europe and Australia (pawpaw), Cuba (fruita bomba), France (papaye) and Brazil (mamao). • Botanically speaking, the papaya is a berry. • Papaya trees are actually humungous herbs. • A small papaya provides 300 percent of the recommended daily dose of Vitamin C. • Papaya has been touted as nature’s Viagra, the enzyme arginine stimulating blood flow and jumpstarting the hard wiring. Drunken Papaya Cream Samir Da Silva, Head Gaucho Chef at the Gaslamp’s Fogo de Chao has shared his sweet Brazilian treat. 1 ripe Brazilian papaya (if not available, use Hawaiian) 2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream A generous pour of Crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) A slice of papaya, edible orchid or fresh mint leaves for garnish Peel papaya, remove seeds and puree in a blender until creamy. Spoon into a stemmed chalice glass or

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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: 10-112013 Time: 8:30 AM 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: Aug. 27, 2013. Robert J. Trentacosta Judge of the Superior Court CV501. Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-024568 Fictitious Business Name(s): Boyd’s Best Carpet, Tile, and Upholstery Cleaning Located at: 5700 Baltimore Drive #178. La Mesa, CA, 91942, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Chad M. Boyd, 5700 Baltimore Drive #178, La Mesa, CA 91942. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/26/2013. Chad M. Boyd. DM986. Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: DACODA TAYLOR STRACK KNIGHT for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2013-00062393-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DACODA TAYLOR STRACK KNIGHT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name DACODA TAYLOR STRACK KNIGHT to Proposed Name DACODA TAYLOR STRACK. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-021657 Fictitious Business Name(s): CastFam Productions Located at: 990 Highland Dr., Ste. 110K, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 08/22/2007. This business is hereby registered by the following: CastFam Inc., 649 Crest Dr., El Cajon, CA 92019, CastFam Inc., California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 07/27/2013. Craig Caster, CastFam Inc./C.E.O. DM983. Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-024295 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Whale Watching Tours San Diego b. San Diego Whale Watching Excursions Located at: 1450 Harbor Island Dr.,

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Super Tasty 5K Restaurant Walk and Giro di San Diego Weekend More than 20 restaurants in Solana Beach, including Wild Note CafĂŠ, Pizza Port, Masuoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Crush, participated in a Restaurant Walk on Sept. 7 called the Super Tasty 5K. The non-competitive event raised funds for San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promises2Kids Foundation, which is dedicated to creating a brighter future for San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foster children. Held in conjunction with the Giro di San Diego Gran Fondo, a popular annual cycling event, the Super Tasty 5K is cosponsored by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Giro di San Diego featured five different cycling events, including mountain bike courses of 10 and 30 miles and three road riding options: 35, 66, and 106 miles. It is held in the tradition of Italian Gran Fondos, which are semi-competitive, longdistance bicycle rides.

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DM and CV libraries collecting baby clothing for military, families in need The Del Mar and Carmel Valley branches of the San Diego County Library are collecting baby clothing for Gently Hugged, a non-profit organization located in Rancho Bernardo. Gently Hugged collects new and gently used baby clothing that is packaged and given to nurses and social workers for distribution to needy babies in military and low-income families. A box is packed, labeled for a boy or girl that includes a full array of newborn to 12 month sizes. This includes: short and long sleeved onesies, sleepers, bibs, overalls, pants, jackets, dresses, blankets, socks, hats, board books and health information for parents. Baby-sized quilts are greatly appreciated! Gently Hugged distributes the boxes to the San Diego County Public Health Nurses, Neighborhood Healthcare, Vista Hill, Operation Homefront (military families), Family Recovery Center, County of San Diego Probation: Teen WATCh Program, and Victims of Torture. The Del Mar Library is located at 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014. The Carmel Valley Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive San Diego, CA 92130. They will be collecting clothing for the month of September. Tax donation receipts are available on the collection bins. A special need exists for 9 and 12 month sleepers for boys and girls! Please visit www.gentlyhugged.org.

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Lagoon Open-Air Classroom benefit at the Belly Up Are you ready for a field trip? Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3-6 p.m. for live music at the Belly Up! It is a great line up with local acts Soul Seduction and Casey Turner. Soul Seduction plays a variety of R&B, Classic Rock, Reggae and pop with a Jazz feel and Dance beat. Guitarist, singer, songwriter Casey Turner has a distinct sound that glides on a mellow vibe. All proceeds are in support of constructing the Lagoon Open-Air Classroom, designed by award-winning Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects and the Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, at the San Dieguito Lagoon in the San Dieguito River Park. The lagoon has regional ecological significance providing food and shelter for endangered wildlife and migratory birds. For over 20 years, school classes and other groups have visited the lagoon area. Currently, some 8 groups a month (about 100 students — elementary, high school and college-level) visit the lagoon. By providing the classroom, this number can be expanded, so that people of all ages can learn about and enjoy the lagoon habitats at this educational gathering place. The opportunity for students to take field trips to the lagoon and to experience hands-on nature education is imperative and memorable. After all, what was your favorite field trip? To purchase tickets, please visit: www.bellyup.com/event/lagoon-open-air-classroombenefit/. If you have any questions, please contact the SDRVC at sdrvc@sdrvc.org or visit our website at sdrvc.org.

Kids get free admission to San Diego museums this October San Diego Museum Council is bringing back its popular program for families. Based on its huge success in the first two years, “Kids Free in October, presented by Time Warner Cable” is back for a third year inviting families to enjoy free kids’ admission to 38 museums across San Diego County with an adult ticket purchase. To take advantage of the offer, visitors must download their free coupon from www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org for each museum they wish to visit in October. This program showcases the area’s rich exhibits at San Diego Museum Council member museums. In 2012, more than 10,000 families took advantage of the “Kids Free in October, presented by Time Warner Cable” with attendance expected to increase in 2013. Families can challenge themselves to visit all 38 museums over the 31 days in October to experience a variety of exhibits such as: • Interacting with the living tide pools and observing seahorses and sharks at Birch Aquarium. • Viewing the latest art exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. • Exploring the U.S.S. Midway’s new family audio tour taking youngsters on an entertaining exploration of more than 30 locations aboard the aircraft carrier. • Ruben H. Fleet Science Center’s interactive exhibits for parents and kids; Explor-ORama gets “your hands on science” with all time favorites where kids explore mechanics, motion, and other interconnected areas of science on nearly 30 exhibit activities.

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‘Why Real Estate Careers Are Perfect For Moms & Mr. Moms?’ Sept. 25 Real Estate Career Fair back by popular demand Moms know best that home is where the heart is, which is why Moms make excellent real estate agents and brokers! Advances in telecommunications and the ability to research real estate property over the internet have made this career almost exclusively a work-athome career. Plus, real estate agents and brokers can make their own work schedules, which is perfect for moms. With the real estate market on the rise, there has never been a better time to get started! Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sampson California Reality will be hosting a Real Estate Career Fair for Moms and Mr. Moms. Come listen to other Moms talk about family and real estate and how they have been able to blend the two together and create a great life! The road to success starts with Sampson California Realty. What you will learn at the event: •How you can become a licensed agent •How to increase your GCI if you’re already a licensed agent •How you can find the right broker •How much money you should expect to spend on starting up your real estate biz •How to find clients •How to incorporate your family into your business...in everything from administrative work to marketing! •How you can prepare for appointments and make your clients love you! •How to prepare marketing materials that set you apart from other agents •How to grow your business and still spend time with your kids •How to set goals and create a marketing plan •How to have fun and enjoy the quality of life you deserve with your family. If you’re considering a career in real estate, are struggling in your current real estate practice, or a seasoned professional, we would love to talk with you about a different way to do business. Please R.S.V.P. today as there are only a few seats remaining! Sampson California Reality specializes in residential real estate sales in North County and Coastal properties. Sampson California Realty has been actively listing and selling residential real estate for the last 15 years in North County. If you are thinking about buying or selling property, please call. You can contact SCR at 858-699=1145 or visit www.scr-sandiego.com .

LJ Symphony & Chorus’ new season to celebrate ‘Life’ The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus’ (LJS&C) 2013-2014 season titled, “Life,” will feature a series of music events that will each take a page from the exigencies of being human, culminating in a spring celebration of Choral Director David Chase’s 40th anniversary year with the ensemble. The season runs September 2013 through June 2014. For more information on the entire season, visit lajollasymphony.com

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Coastal Premier Properties opens new property management division Coastal Premier Properties is proud to announce the opening of their new Property Management Division. “We kept hearing from our clients that they wanted us to offer property management services,” explains co-owner Susan Meyers-Pyke. To manage this new division, they have brought on experienced property manager Sam Hahn. “We are happy to offer both residential leasing and management of our client’s properties,” adds co-owner Amy Green. “As a full-service company, we take pride in being locally owned. We’re here to serve our community. ” For more information, visit www.CoastalPremierOnline.com

DANCER continued from page B9 Charlotte-Emily is junior at Canyon Crest Academy and has also been accepted in the conservatory of dance in CCA’s ‘Envision’ program. She decided to stay in school for now and to defer this option to the very near future. She loves to be empowered by this art form, but she also loves the knowledge, maturity and social growth obtained in this fabulous school.

Charlotte-Emily will also continue her dance training at the Royal Dance Academy studio were she has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She started the very rigorous RAD ballet curriculum under the guidance of Francine Garton, the owner of the studio. The RAD is the largest, most influential examining program for classical ballet in the world. Charlotte-Emily is always so humbled to have teachers like Garton, who believe in her while

giving constant encouragement and positive attitude. She recently achieved a distinction in her “Advanced 1” pre-professional examination under Garton’s guidance. When asked if dance is her life, Charlotte-Emily said, “The studio is my life as it is home away from home and I love being there: It is a wonderful place to be, to dance, to laugh and to be empowered.”

Federal Reserve Bank economist to speak at UCSD breakfast CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, John Williams, will present an “Economic Outlook,” 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at the UC San Diego Faculty Club on campus. The $50 cost to attend includes breakfast and parking. Discounts are available for faculty, staff, students and alumni. In his role, Williams serves on the Federal Open Market Committee bringing the 12th Federal Reserve Districts’ perspective to monetary policy discussion in Washington. Since 2009, he served as executive vice president and director of research for the San Francisco bank, which he joined in 2002. He began his career in 1994 as an economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, following the completion of his doctorate in economics at Stanford University. Prior to completing his doctorate at Stanford, Williams earned a M.S. with distinction in economics from the London School of Economics in 1989 and a B.A. with high distinction from UC Berkeley in 1984. Register at www.economics.ucsd.edu/roundtable, e-mail econroundtable@ucsd.edu, or (858) 534-9710.

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GHANA continued from page B1 ried cement blocks on my head.” In the village, the group built a three-room school from the ground up and Claire did everything from mixing cement to wiring to painting. Once the building was complete they gave the 70-some children, who will attend the school, some donated supplies, taught them a few English words and colored with them. The village children were fascinated by Claire’s long blonde hair and by her braces. “I gave them a speech on what braces do, drawing in the sand,” Claire said.

and went to the beach, although people don’t really go into the ocean like San Diego, most of the coastline was filled with fisherman. She and her group gave plenty of business to a local craftsman, having him make colorful, personalized bracelets for friends and family back home. Claire said she made lifelong friends out of the process and would love to go on another trip in the future. She hopes to continue doing community service work through Key Club and although she does not yet know where she will end up for college, she hopes to study communications. To learn more about Empathy FX, visit empathyfx.org.

During her 21 days, Claire stayed with a host family of three girls and their grandparents, along with two of the girls from the trip. They had egg stew almost every day for lunch and dinner with sides of noodles, yams or rice. The family did not have indoor plumbing and Claire said it was simple basic living. “I appreciate life way more now and the things I have,” Claire said. “I wouldn’t complain about what I have because I realize people in Ghana may struggle but they keep happy every day.” The group worked five to eight hours a day but they did have some free time to explore — Claire saw a slave castle at Cape Coast

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