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May 26, 2017

City may lease land for affordable homes

BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY The City of Encinitas will enter into negotiations with San Diego Habitat for Humanity to lease current city-owned land for use of building two affordable homes.

The two parcels, located at 750 Leucadia Boulevard and totaling about 16,700 square feet, are both currently vacant and were previously leased to Specimen House for 17 years before they terminated their lease in September 2016, when the city took ownership, according to a city document.

Since then, the units have only been used for occasional temporary storage by the Parks and Recreation Department.

The council voted 4 to 1, with council member Mark Muir dissenting, on May 24 to negotiate with San Diego Habitat for Humanity to build two affordable homes, along with two accessory dwelling units, that will be open to people who SEE HOMES, A15

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City-owned land at 750 Leucadia Boulevard could become affordable housing through San Diego Habitat for Humanity.

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BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY Solid waste collection rates will be going up after an approval by the Encinitas City Council at its May 24 meeting.

The council voted unanimously to green-light the hikes with the EDCO Disposal Corporation, which will increase the average residential customer’s monthly bill by 44 cents in base rate, disposal fee and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) fee categories if they use 95-gallon residential carts. Rates are established annually, according to the city.

Additionally, residents who subscribe to lower volume service — 35-gallon residential carts — will see a 29 cents average monthly increase in the three categories.

The new rates will go into effect on July 1.

Revenue generated from the fees is estimated to be about $10,000 in Fiscal Year 2017-18, according to city staff.

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Planning Commission to continue deliberating luxury hotel in Encinitas

BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY A Planning Commission discussion of a remodel of an older existing Leucadia hotel into a small luxury hotel will continue in June.

The proposed project, by Encinitas-based 101 Hotel, Inc., calls for the demolition of the interior of the existing 45-room Portofino Beach Inn, at 186 North Coast Highway 101, to reconfigure the layout to allow for a 44-room boutique hotel called The Ray with a full-service restaurant, complimentary valet parking for guests, a 600-square-foot lobby and new 8-foot sign on Coast Highway 101.

It would also include indoor and rooftop bars. The outdoor areas, including rooftop bar, would be accessible with keycards for residents and close at 10 p.m. on the weekends and 9 p.m. on weekdays. Under a proposed memorandum of understanding, the hotel could extend those hours by one hour if it proves good behavior for its first nine months of operation.

A pool would also be added, and rooms could cost more than $300 per night.

“This project is a good example of a reuse of an existing site operating as a hotel today,” said Todd Mierau, associate planner for the city.

He said little changes have occurred

Week in sports: Big wins for LCC teams

BY GIDEON RUBIN Baseball: La Costa Canyon has had a share first place in the Avocado League West since opening day. But clinching the league title came down to LCC’s last at-bat in their last regular season game.

The Mavericks delivered, pushing across the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat a plucky Torrey Pines team 6-5 on May 17.

Brandon Bay was 2 for 4 with two doubles and three RBI to lead the Mavericks. Jared Jackson, who was credited with the victory, pitched two innings of scoreless relief.

Gus Patrick had two hits and two RRBI and Kevin Sim had one hit and drove in two runs.

Tucker Pike, who took the loss, allowed one run in 1 2/3 in relief of Kyle Hurt.

The game featured three lead changes and one tie.

The Mavericks trailed 2-0 when they scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Torrey Pines answered with three runs in their next at-bat to take a 5-4 lead. The Mavericks tied the game with a run in the bottom of the fifth.

The Mavericks improved to 14-1 in league and 24-5 overall for the season.

The Falcons fell to 12-3 in league and 24-7 overall for the season.

Boys lacrosse: La Costa Canyon defeated Coronado 10-9 in the Division I championship game on May 20.

Andrew Beacham and Grady Beck each scored three goals to lead the Mavericks. Mavericks goalie Ryan Winn had two saves. The Mavericks improved to 18-2 overall for the season.

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The Planning Commission will continue discussing if the Portofino Beach Inn should be turned into a luxury hotel. beyond painting and minor exterior changes to the building since it was built in 1986.

101 Hotel, Inc. purchased the property in 2015 and has since had several meetings with the community and planning staff, said Tammy Scott, who works for the ownership group, at the Planning Commission’s May 18 meeting.

The Planning Commission voted three to one — with Commissioner Al Apuzzo dissenting and Commissioner Bruce Ehlers absent — at its May 18 meeting to continue the discussion to the June 15 meeting to allow the proposers to address parking and traffic concerns.

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Apuzzo, who said he supported the design, considered the hotel “something the community badly needs.”

“I don’t want this project to get torn apart and we have to look at the Portofino for another 20 years,” he said.

About 30 residents and business owners spoke at the meeting, with some supporting the project to draw in tourists who don’t want to stay in Encinitas currently due to a lack of luxury options.

Others opposed the project because of concerns regarding parking and traffic on residential streets.

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Sheriff’s Department conducts minor decoy operation in Encinitas, Solana Beach

BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY One man was arrested and one business was cited for selling alcohol to a minor in a San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control decoy operation in Encinitas and Solana Beach, authorities said.

Sheriff’s deputies and two minor decoys performed a “minor decoy” and “shoulder tap” operation at various locations in the two cities.

During the minor decoy operation, a minor visited four “off-sale” establishments, attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages.

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according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Department.

The “shoulder tap” operation was conducted in front of liquor stores, where a teenage decoy asked adults to purchase alcohol for him. Five adults were contacted, but only one adult purchased alcohol for the minor. That adult was arrested for furnishing alcohol to a minor, which is a misdemeanor offense.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, such operations “reduce alcohol abuse and opportunities for minors to get alcohol.”

The department said similar operations will continue through June.

Backlash against pot festival spurs special fair board meeting

BY SEBASTIAN MONTES All eyes in the San Diego cannabis community are set squarely on May 30 after the managers of the Del Mar Fairgrounds called for a public forum on the region’s first-ever cannabis festival.

The Goodlife Festival — which is planned for Sept. 23 — is expected to draw several thousand people to the fairgrounds.

Organizers say it will be limited to age 21 and up, and only attendees with medical marijuana cards will be allowed to bring cannabis to consume in designated areas.

Fairgrounds managers — as is customary with smaller-scale events — had signed the contract prior to seeking approval from the board of directors. But backlash erupted after this newspaper broke the news on May 2, and the topic was scheduled for discussion at the May 23 board meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which operates the state-owned fairgrounds. But as the uproar grew, the DAA decided last week to host a special forum solely on the festival.

Anti-drug activists are hailing the May 30 forum as a small but important victory. “We,

in the public, didn’t have a chance to address it until after the contract was signed,” said Judi Strang, executive director of the San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth. “We don’t think cannabis use in a public facility is good public health.

Festival organizers plan to counter with testimony from medical marijuana patients, and the San Diego County Farm Bureau — which is fiercely pro-marijuana — is scheduled to give a presentation.

The board of directors is also asking for guidance from the state attorney general’s office, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which oversees the state’s fairgrounds.

“This is something that we’re feeling our way on, because we’re getting different inputs from different folks,” said DAA Board President Russ Penniman. “Not everybody is on the same page on this. This needs a board discussion and we’ll see what comes of it.”

The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on May 30 at the fairgrounds board room, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar.

Concert venue at fairgrounds clears hurdle

BY SEBASTIAN MONTES The Del Mar Fairgrounds took a significant step this week in its longtime effort to build a concert venue inside its off-track betting center, which has for years eked out a trickle of revenues.

The 7-0 vote from the board of directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the state-owned fairgrounds, to transform the Surfside Race Place doubled down on their position that the project does not require state environmental review, despite 11th hour entreaties to the contrary from Solana Beach and Del Mar. The May 23 decision does call on DAA staff to determine whether they will need a new permit from the California Coastal Commission.

Some of the Surfside Race Place’s wagering operations would remain in the reimagined facility. Preliminary designs call for a 1,900-seat amphitheater to fill roughly half of the building. The rest of the space would consist of a beer garden and an exhibit on the history of San Diego beer.

The board signed off on a design package

that caps the project at $13.2 million. A more precise estimate of construction costs is expected by mid-June. If their timeline holds, the revamped facility will be open by next summer.

“It’s been in decline for a long time,” said Stephen Shewmaker, the board’s vice president. “We built this facility to house 5,000 people and we’re not getting 500 people a day inside of it.”

Depending on the number of events, the new venue would generate annual profits of between $1.2 million to $2 million, he said.

Solana Beach and Del Mar both raised last-minute objections, outlining their concerns in a pair of letters submitted on the eve of the board meeting, and sending councilmembers to make their case in person. Both cities emphasized that they do not object to the concept, but believe that traffic, noise and environmental impacts will be severe enough that the fairgrounds should put the project through a state review under the California Environmental Quality SEE VENUE, A16

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County fair will revive San Diego’s ‘Wild West’ roots

BY SEBASTIAN MONTES Giddyup, cowpokes: it’s about time to saddle up for the annual stampede that is the San Diego County Fair.

This year’s fair opens June 2 and stretches for its customary 26 days, bringing more than a million visitors to the largest event in San Diego County — and one of the five largest fairs in the country. The “Where the West is Fun” theme will harken back to the 1880s, blending historical perspective with pop culture romanticism.

“Get ready for 26 days of rootin’ tootin’ stampeding fun!” said Tim Fennell, CEO and general manager of the fairgrounds. “From June 2 through July 4, we’ll be hollering and a-howling from dawn until well after the cows have gone home.”

In keeping with the theme, the fair will feature a frontier-era town, replete with a replica saloon, as well as several exhibits from local Native American tribes.

Hoping to surpass last year’s bar of all-time high 1.6 million visitors, fair organizers have rolled out a new website, augmented their social media presence and even developed an app that for the first time will let visitors coordinate tickets and travel.

All 26 days can be had for only $26, with a spattering of free-entry days. On opening day, members of the military and their families get in free. Entry will be free again on June 8 by bringing clothes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to benefit foster kids, sponsored by Mattress Firm. And on June 27, children 12 years old and younger get in

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A range of culinary concoctions will be dished out at this year’s county fair, including the donut fried chicken ice cream sandwich by Chicken Charlie’s.

With a “Where the West is Fun” theme, this year’s fair will juxtapose an old aesthetic with a long list of headlining musical acts. without charge.

As always, the fair is stocked with festivals within festivals. And there’s plenty on tap. including: •The Toast of the Coast wine festival on

June 10, with hundreds of vintages on hand for sampling and purchase.

•The San Diego International Beer Festival — hailed as one of the country’s top beer festivals — will take over the Del Mar Arena from June 16 to 18. For those with a taste for the harder stuff, June 24 brings the San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Festival, with 100 handcrafted spirits available for tasting.

Another new twist: a speakeasy hidden away somewhere on the fairgrounds. Patrons at any of the fair’s bars can ask for a special phone number to text and await instructions to a secret elevator that leads to a speakeasy designed to celebrate the Asian immigrant experience of the 19th century.

And, of course, what would the fair be if not a chance to expand your culinary horizons — by which we mean waistline.

A sampling of this year’s gastronomic creations was on display for reporters last week — tough job —as fair organizers and sponsors whooped up excitement.

Leading the way was Chicken Charlie’s, a fair fixture for the past three decades. Their new offerings this year will include bacon-wrapped chicken legs and an Italian meatball slathered in peanut butter and sweet batter, then deep-fried and drizzled with peanut sauce.

But by far their biggest draw was a caloric monstrosity the likes of which has never been seen. Charlie Boghosian and crew conjured up a fried chicken patty topped with a two-inch-thick puck of Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream, nestled betwixt a splayed-open Krispy Kreme donut, all of it drizzled in syrup, topped with Fruity Pebbles and dusted with a puff of powdered sugar.

The “sandwich” — if it can even be called that — is the latest evolution of Chicken Charlie’s signature creation, the Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich that brought Boghosian widespread acclaim 12 years ago.

With more than 30 county fairs under his belt, Boghosian was pondering a few weeks ago how he could possibly raise the culinary bar yet again, and he teemed with pride as he handed over the plate.

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‘Game of Thrones’ meets ‘Mars Trilogy’

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BY WILL BOWEN It would be hard to deny our flourishing fascination with all things fantastical if you were at UC San Diego’s Price Center West, May 2, when fantasy writer George R.R. Martin (affectionately know as “GRRM”) and sci-fi writer and UCSD alumni Kim Stanley Robinson spoke to a sold-out audience of some 1,000 fans.

The event was a madhouse. The line to get in wrapped around the building and people came early vying for the best seats. Tickets were $20 a piece and sold out immediately. The proceeds will be used to support the Clarion Science Fiction Writers Workshop, held every summer on campus.

Martin, a fantasy novelist, short story writer, screenwriter and television producer, may be best-known for his epic novels in the series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” which were adapted to become HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Now in its fourth year, “Game of Thrones” has become the television show with the most nominations in Emmy history. In 2016, it won for Best Drama, Best Dramatic Writing, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor, along with 12 other technical Emmys, for things like lighting and sound production.

Martin was joined on stage by Robinson, who is best-known for his “Mars Trilogy,” a collection of books about what colonization and life on the red planet might be like for the human species. The trilogy is a metaphor for three possible futures the State of California could experience.

The evening began with Professor Sheldon Brown, head of the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Imagination on campus, introducing the festivities. Brown got a rousing round of applause with lots of whoops and hollers. He dealt with the adulation by jokingly remarking, “This is the welcome I usually get in all my classes!” He went on to say that the Clarke Center is interested in creativity and imagination — two skills well developed in science fiction and fantasy

glasses and thick Santa Claus beard, made him look like a character out of Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.”

Robinson, wearing khaki pants, a striped buttoned-up white shirt and a corduroy jacket, was also sporting his brown hiking shoes that still had a little mud on them from the Sierra Nevada, his favorite haunt and the inspiration for the setting of “Mars Trilogy.”

Their discussion revolved around the astonishing turn of events wherein fantasy and science-fiction writing were transformed from a minor stigmatized “ghetto” genre of literature (thought mostly for kids), into a major, widely accepted and respected form of literature appreciated by many. Martin explained that the flip could be traced to a review by the great writer Henry James, who compared Robert Lewis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” with another FARSHID BAZMANDEGAN not-so-well-known coming-of-age book about a youth George R.R. Martin growing up in France, the name of which Martin could not writing, which are based on the creation of imaginary worlds. remember. James wrote that although “Treasure Island” was Martin and Robinson were interviewed by Professor Shelley a better book, because it was unrealistic fantasy, it was of S. Streeby, who, in addition to teaching Literature and Ethnic lesser stature than the other book, which was realistic. This Studies at UCSD, is the director of the Clarion Science Fiction belief took hold and dominated literature and education for Writing Workshop. She noted that Martin, who’s been writing many years. since he was a child, was educated at Northwestern Martin pointed to the similarities between sci-fi and University, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s fantasy, calling them “two flavors of the same thing.” degrees. Martin spent most of the 1980s writing for Robinson added that humans are deeply steeped in fantasy Hollywood and in 1991, began writing his magnum opus “A because every night when we dream, our mind creates three Song of Fire and Ice.” He has accumulated many honors, or four scenarios that are “fantasy-like.” He said his teacher including several Hugo Awards. at UCSD, the politically-oriented literary critic, Fredrick Streeby said that Robinson graduated with a Ph.D. in Jameson, once observed: “It is clear to me that fantasy is Literature from UCSD. He is also a Clarion Graduate and helped about pre-capitalist society and science fiction is a reflection bring the writing workshop to campus from the East Coast. of capitalistic society” — the two forms of writing mirror our When Martin and Robinson came to the stage, they political and economic development. received a massively positive reception from the audience.

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Journalist Peggy Pico joins Community Resource Center team Community Resource Center recently announced the addition of Peggy Pico as the organization’s new Director of Development. Pico, a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, comes with a robust history of public service and outreach. She is a mentor in the prestigious PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Previously, Pico was a nightly host, anchor and reporter at KPBS and NBC 7 News in San Diego. Pico began her new position at CRC on May 8.

“We are delighted to welcome Peggy Pico to our team,” said CRC’s CEO Isabel St.Germain Singh. “As a well-known and highly-respected public figure, Peggy will bring her experience and enthusiasm to help connect more people to CRC’s important work in San Diego County.” Peggy Pico Since 1979, Community Resource Center has been working to end hunger, homelessness and domestic violence in the North County San Diego region. CRC’s programs include domestic violence prevention and intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, food and nutrition assistance, homelessness prevention and rental and housing assistance.

“It is an honor to join Community Resource Center,” said Pico. “I am excited to take my career in a new direction where I can utilize my experience in broadcast journalism and professional speaking to improve the lives of those in need in our community.”

On April 1, Peggy joined CEO Isabel St. Germain Singh at the 22nd Annual Community Resource Center English Tea benefit luncheon. She served as the event emcee and helped raise over $70,000 for CRC’s programs. www.crcncc.org— Submitted press release

Coastal Roots Farm awarded $10,000 grant Coastal Roots Farm was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Seeds of Change for its work.

Nearly 600 farms and gardens applied for the grant program — “an annual initiative funded by one percent of Seeds of Change net sales as a part of the brand’s commitment to helping create healthier and greener communities” — and were reviewed by both the public and a panel of judges, according to a news release from Seeds for Change.

This year’s grant is aimed at benefiting 24 school and community gardening and farmings programs in the United

States, totaling $310,000 in grants.

According to Seeds of Change, Coastal Roots Farm was selected as a Top 20 Garden for its “dedication to nutrition education.”

“With these funds, they plan to bolster its Produce Donation Program designed to promote community health and wellness and increase access to healthy food and nutrition education to those who need it most,” according to the program. “The grant they’ve been awarded will go toward benefiting the entire community.”

Alumni and supporters of Pacific View School invited to community celebration The Encinitas Historical Society (EHS), along with the Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance (EACEA), is planning the first-ever gathering of all those who attended, taught or worked at the former Pacific View School located in Historic Encinitas. The free community event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at 390 West F Street and on the grounds of the former elementary school.

Alumni, former employees, volunteers, contributors and donors are

invited to come to celebrate Pacific View School’s history, and — most importantly — to focus on its exciting new future.

“Come and be a part of this historic event,” says EHS President Carolyn Cope. “The weeds are pulled, awnings have been removed, walls are painted and rooms are cleaned, and we invite the community to come together to celebrate this fabulously restored mid-century modern building

which will become an arts center.”

Event plans include family-friendly activities; music from the 1950s and 1960s; refreshments from a variety of food trucks; old-fashioned games like hop scotch, marbles, yo-yos, jacks, penny pitch; and a cake walk.

A special recognition will be given to all who have passed through the former elementary school corridors. For more information about the community celebration, call Cope at (760) 753-4834.

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EVENT BRIEFS Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival The 14th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival will be held Saturday, June 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA 92024). The net proceeds from the event will be divided between several 501c(3) charities.

The event will feature beverages from 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors, a taste sampling of over 24 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts, live music, and a large silent auction and a raffle that has over $5,000 of items from local businesses and friends to support the event’s beneficiaries. Ticket sales close the evening of Friday, June 2. For tickets, go to encinitaswinefestival.com

Memorial Day ceremony in Encinitas The public is invited to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29 at The San Dieguito American Legion Post 416, in front of the historical American Legion building at 210 F Street in downtown Encinitas. The ceremony will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Colors will be provided by the USMC MLG HQ Battalion of Camp Pendleton. A compliment of MCAS 3rd Marine MAW musicians and numerous bag pipe players from The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society and The Nice Guys of San Diego will be in attendance.

Immediately following the ceremony lunch will be offered at the American Legion. Last year more than 250 guests attended, so please plan accordingly. Please contact the American Legion at calegionpost416.org for further information.

Coastal Cities Jazz Band Concert by the Coastal Cities Jazz Band, June 4, 2 p.m. at Carlsbad Community Church, Carlsbad. Ticket price: $20/$15. Senior and students.

The Coastal Cities Jazz Band will be performing a concert titled “Tribute to famous clarinet players,” with special guest Sal Lozano.

Sal has been a member of the Dancing with Stars House Orchestra, the American Idol House Band, the Academy Awards Orchestra, member

of the Big Phat Band and a Los Angeles studio musician. This performance will include tunes performed by Woody Herman, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. The Coastal Cities Tickets: In advance call Gary Adcock 858-775-1113.

Eighth annual Women of Valor The Lipinsky Jewish Arts Festival will honor six women, who will tell their stories with live music, poetry and imagery on May 28 at 2 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive.

For more information about this free event, call 760-753-7376.

Beauty Bar with Essential Oils Denish Bonaimo Sarram presents this do-it-yourself bath and body class on May 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. for $68 at 816 South Coast Highway 101.

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Open Mic Nights Local singer/songwriter Kennady Tracy will lead free open mic nights every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Univ Studio Encinitas, 1057 South Coast Highway 101. Each slot is 10 minutes or the duration of two songs. Sign-ups start at 5:45 p.m.

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LIFE Lecture: Career Roundtable of LIFE Members Four LIFE members will discuss their career paths in a free lecture on May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Avenue, room 201.

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Palm, Cycad, Bamboo Opening Reception: and Tropical Plant Sale Tanya Yager, Twisted This plant sale will take place May 27 from 9 Heart Puppet Affair a.m. to 3 p.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 QUail Gardens Drive. The event is free with paid admission or membership.

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Families Make History: High-Flyin,’ Tie-dyin’ Butterflies Participants can use wet wipes, paint, markets, clothespins, paper clips and their imagination to create tie-dyed butterflies every Saturday and Sunday in May from noon to 4 p.m. at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450

Tanya Yager presents unique and intricate puppet characters inspired by fantasy, legend and otherwordly realms, made out of 90% recycled materials on May 27 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive.

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Bocce Club hosts tournament

Linda Luisi to host art classes and workshops Linda Luisi will host a drawing and painting class on June 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the San Elijo Lagoon, 2710 Manchester Avenue.

The class, which is open to all levels and costs $25, will teach participants to create the rippling tide and express themselves with colorful strokes.

Participants should bring their own supplies and a chair and must register in advance by calling 760-944-8991 or emailing Linda@LindaLuisi.com.

She will also host a free adult workshops on June 24 from 4 to 5 p.m., July 20 from 7 to 8 p.m., and Aug. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. Each of the workshops will take place at the Buena Vista Lagoon Audubon Center, 2202 South Coast Highway in Oceanside.

Participants must register in advance by calling 760-439-2473 and bring pencils or pastels and paper.

Beginners are welcome.

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Participants at the Encinitas Bocce Club tournment held May 21 at Oakcrest Park.

The annual Encinitas Bocce Club Open Invitational Tournament took place May 21 at Oakcrest Park.

There were 16 team entries from bocce clubs throughout Southern California in the tournament, including San Pedro, Torrance, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Little Italy in San Diego.

The competition started at 8 a.m. and because of several teams ending in tie

scores a tense playoff had to be played to determine the winners. The games finally ended close to 8 p.m.

The winners were: 1st place: Downey Bocce Club 2nd place: Amici Bocce Club in Little Italy, San Diego 3rd place: San Pedro Bocce Club For more information, visit www.encinitasbocceclub.net

Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to perform in concert The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, a group of 35 local professional and amateur guitarists, will present their latest program at 7:30 p.m. on June 2 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.

The concert will feature music of Italian origin. Listeners can expect classical and contemporary selections, including Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso, Boccherini’s Introduction et Fandango, and Ennio Moriconne’s movie themed pieces Gabriel’s Oboe and Nuevo Cinema Paradiso. The entire orchestra will rock out to a Nuevo Flamenco version of Volare, and an advanced ensemble will perform the full version of Ravel’s Bolero. All of the pieces have been adapted for four or more parts in a guitar orchestra.

“Italian composers can sometimes be overlooked when people talk about the great masters,” Pupping said. “Most

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every piece in our concert this session is one that many people know and will enjoy hearing in a classical arrangement.”

The orchestra is comprised of local guitarists from beginning through advanced levels who learn classical guitar technique and ensemble skills under the supervision of noted local guitar performers and teachers Peter Pupping and William Wilson. The orchestra is divided into four-to- eight sections with multiple players on each part. A $12 donation at the door is suggested.

Pupping has been teaching and performing in Southern California for more than 30 years. Pupping has released many CDs with his band, the Peter Pupping Band, and solo albums.

The latest, titled Saturday Morning, is comprised almost entirely of songs composed and/or arranged by Pupping.

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The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra is comprised of 35 local professional and amateur guitarists.

Pupping earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from San Diego State University. He organizes and directs the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s two, three-month sessions each year.

For more information, including information about upcoming summer guitar workshops, visit www.encinitasguitarorchestra.com.

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Open House serves up Asian food, hamburgers and more

BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY Food enthusiasts in Encinitas are now able to satisfy their palates with different kinds of foods — from Asian-inspired dishes to hamburgers to more than 100 types of tequila — at Open House Food + Drink.

The 7,000-square-foot largely open-air establishment in the Moonlight Plaza center on Coast Highway 101, which opened in early May, includes four “micro” restaurants owned by Encinitas-based restauranteur Wade Hageman.

The restaurants include Asian Kitchen, Saltwater, Driftwood and The Crafty.

Asian Kitchen, the only restaurant currently open, offers “Asian-inspired” dishes like ramen, poke and yakitori.

“When we say Asian-inspired it’s because we use awesome local ingredients as much as we can and really try to be seasonal but apply all the great Asian flavors to the food that we want to do,” said Hageman, who also owns Craftsman Tavern and Blue Ribbon Pizzeria. “We find it very freeing to be able to use all these awesome ingredients in a form that makes sense to us.”

He said he’s excited to serve the ramen, which takes about four days to make from start to finish. The noodles are made by a family in Oceanside who has been making them for about 30 years.

The dishes at Asian Kitchen are meant to be shared.

“The whole menu is about sharing and community,” Hageman said. “I think most people eat that way now. We really are conscious about the menu being an

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Asian Kitchen at Open House serves a variety of Asian dishes, including this Japanese Hamachi Tataki with a soy cirtonette, valencia oranges and compressed jalapenos.

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Owner Wade Hageman, left, Executive Chef Marlaw Seraspi and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Santana pose in the Saltwater area of Open House. approachable shareable concept.”

Hageman expects the other establishments to open in about a month.

Saltwater will serve tequila, noodles and raw fish. Driftwood will boast craft cocktails, and The Crafty will feature hand-crafted burgers, fries and soft-serve ice cream.

While Hageman said Open House is largely family-friendly, Saltwater, which is 580 square feet and has about 35 seats, will be more exclusive for adults. He expects it to

be a reservation-only area.

The location includes a tall bar that has about 100 different kinds of tequilas, which will be paired with raw fish concepts, like ceviche. The menu will constantly rotate, Hagemen said.

“It’s really going to be a cool approach to doing fresh fish,” he said.

Following the trend of food halls, like Liberty Market in San Diego, Hageman said he believes people desire different foods and

experiences.

He said he’s excited to offer new dishes for adventurous foodies, as well as plates for more tame eaters.

“People want all kinds of different foods and experiences, and I think it’s awesome,” he said. “We try to push the boundaries with some of the plates and flavors that we do.

They’re not going to be for everybody, and some people want cheeseburgers and fries, and they have that option here, too.”

Open House is currently open Tuesday through Sunday, beginning at 4 p.m. with various closing hours, at 345 South Coast Highway 101. Hageman plans to add hours later this summer once all the businesses are up and running.

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San Dieguito’s special relationship with its teachers union

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ith the retirement of San Dieguito Faculty Association (SDFA) teachers union president Bob Croft this June 30, after 37 years in the San Dieguito Union High School District, SDUHSD has an opportunity to embark in a new direction.

Every year since 2010, Croft – whose salary is $125,797 – has not taught in the classroom. In addition, the district provides him with free office space to carry out his union duties.

Torrie Norton, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of human resources, confirmed that Croft does not teach, is paid a full teachers’ salary, and is given free office space at Earl Warren Middle School.

She said a substitute teacher has been hired each year since 2010 to teach Croft’s physical education classes.

This arrangement was formalized in the 2010 certificated master contract which was approved by the board on April 15, 2010, she said.

According to Norton, “Croft was gradually released from his regular teaching duties starting with the 2009-10 school year for the purposes of collaboration and employee/district problem solving and mutual interest resolution.”

Said Norton in an email, “It is not a requirement, but has been the option agreed to in recent years. Every year it is mutually agreed upon between the superintendent and SDFA during the staffing process.”

SDUHSD’s contract entitles the union president to this benefit as long as the district’s superintendent agrees to this arrangement.

What if the superintendent and SDFA president don’t agree?

“If it is not mutually agreed, then it is not implemented,” Norton said, which leaves the door open for a different sort of arrangement with the next union leader.

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“annually after the year of service, the OTA [Oceanside Teachers Association] will reimburse the district for 100 percent of the salary….”

From the Poway Unified School District, the communications director wrote in an email that the teachers union president has office space outside the district and “is on full time release.” The district pays her salary, she said, “but then the union reimburses the district part of that.”

According to San Dieguito’s current teachers contract, Article 13.01-E states that the San Dieguito Faculty Association shall reimburse the district one-sixth of the total compensation twice a year.

But Norton said there is no reimbursement.

Nor does the union reimburse the district for the cost of hiring a substitute teacher to teach Croft’s classes, which has cost the district over $124,000 since 2010.

Election campaign Two years ago, SDUHSD board member John Salazar wrote to then-superintendent Rick Schmitt, saying, “Stop the insanity and have the union head (Bob Croft) either work as a teacher or have his salary 100% (including benefits) reimbursed to the district by the union. He uses taxpayer money (his salary) to influence campaigns and spread untruths about people (me).”

The campaign the union waged against Salazar and fellow board member Mo Muir last year, to get board members Joyce Dalessandro and Beth Hergesheimer re-elected, was unlike anything the district has seen in decades.

But Croft was simply doing what any other responsible union leader would do: work to elect school board members sympathetic to union causes. One might question the tactics, but they were ultimately successful in helping the two incumbents win re-election.

When asked why orchestrate an attack against two board members who weren’t up for election, he said it would be dangerous if Muir and Salazar were joined on the board by an ally.

Croft admitted that his approach during the campaign was more adversarial than is typical, although he said he prefers the term “more direct.”

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Norton said it is “not uncommon” for school districts to have this kind of agreement.

Other districts Despite this claim, paying a full salary to a union president and relieving him or her from teaching responsibilities is actually quite uncommon at other local school districts.

Said Terry Decker, superintendent of the K-6 Solana Beach School District, “The president of the teachers’ union is a full-time teacher.

We do not provide office space.”

Said Holly McClurg, superintendent of the K-6 Del Mar Union School District, “The lead of the teachers’ union teaches full time. He is not provided free office space.”

Said David Jaffe, superintendent of the K-8 Rancho Santa Fe School District, “She is a full time teacher and has no office space.”

Said Tim Baird, superintendent of the Encinitas Union School District, “Our union president is a full-time teacher. She does have some release days in our contract to conduct union business but she seldom uses them. She does not have office space for union business.”

Even the larger school districts that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade have no arrangement as generous as San Dieguito’s, which serves students in grades 7-12.

From Rick Grove, an assistant superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District, “Our teachers union president teaches a 40% schedule. We do not provide office space to either labor union.”

He added, “The teachers union reimburses the district for all costs associated with the temporary teacher hired to fill the resulting 60% vacancy.”

At the Oceanside Unified School District, the contract states that the district “will pay 100 percent of the salary of the Association president.” But the next clause states that

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OUR READERS WRITE Giving thanks As the academic year comes to an end, I would like to thank the teachers and administrators in the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union school districts who took an extra effort to make the schools safer for students. It’s time to thank students and parents who reached out and helped someone who needed the extra support.

In the last few weeks, many of us have renewed our subscriptions to newspapers that have racked up nationwide popularity through their investigative reporting. At the local level, I strongly feel that we need to

thank our local journalists who have continued to work hard to decode issues related to our schools. I rely on our local education reporter, Karen Billing, for providing an excellent summary of the educational issues that are most relevant to parents and concerned residents.

Initially, I used to rely on the minutes of the SDUHSD board meetings. However, after I had read how my urgent and detailed request to improve the data analysis of the Healthy Kids Survey was described in the board minutes, I grew more attached to the Encinitas Advocate for education-related news.

As a researcher, I admire investigative

journalists. As for our district, Marsha Sutton, has made a mark. She pursues a topic with great tenacity even when she is aware that some will be very unhappy with her findings.

Marsha works hard to seek the truth through research and analysis and keeps unraveling information that takes us by surprise. She is a great role model for aspiring investigative journalists, particularly for young women.

Marsha is also shaping education activists who will make Equity in Education a reality in the North County Coastal schools. Have a great summer and be safe.

Sheila Mitra Sarkar, Encinitas

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Ada Harris Elementary Wildcat Band Spring Concert

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he Ada Harris Elementary Wildcat Band held its Spring Concert May 17 in the Ada Harris Auditorium in Cardiff. The Spring Concert was directed by Catherine Gold and featured the Beginning Band, Advanced Band and Jazz Band. The program featured a variety of musical styles including jazz, classical, world music and pop.

Beginning Band members are mostly 4th graders in their first year of musical instruction. Advanced Band members are 5th and 6th grade students who are in their second or third year of playing. The Wildcat Band is a traditional Concert Band featuring woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and consists of approximately 110 players - over 40 percent of the eligible student body. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2qITOkS Online: encinitasadvocate.com

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If music is more your bag, this year’s headline acts in the Toyota Summer Concert Series include Toby Keith, Patti LaBelle, Darius Rucker, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, LeAnn Rimes, Switchfoot, Grand Funk Railroad and Collective Soul.

On the comedy side, catch Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, on June 27 and Jeff Foxworthy on July 1.

And lest there be misgivings that the fair is all booze and bands, fair organizers played up the tried and true classics that fairgoers have come to count on. Top billing goes to 4H, the Future Farmers of America and the junior livestock auction, the fine art and

FROM HOTEL, A2 “blighted” exterior, which they considered a haven for drug users and prostitutes.

Justin Masunaga, who owns Hapi Fish near the hotel and supported the redesign, said he has talked with Sheriff’s Department deputies that have come through his restaurant to access the Portofino.

“Their words verbatim are that it’s a meth house with drug users who put their money together to afford a cheap room,” Masunaga said. “They go have their parties all night long and we have to clean up the mess.”

Similarly, Gerry Sova, who owns Captain Keno’s bar and restaurant next door, also supported the new hotel and believed it would be “much better for the community.”

But opposers worried that a new valet parking model would bring extra traffic to Melrose Avenue and the hotel overall would create additional noise. Some also questioned how the size of the parking lot could accommodate all the cars for the hotel’s guests and employees and worried about overflow onto the streets.

“This is not what we’re looking for,” said

FROM HOMES, A1 live and work in Encinitas as a first priority.

According to a staff report, the adjacent Shea Homes project to the east will construct 13 single-family homes, which includes a density bonus of seven homes, one of which is affordable. Additionally, Shea Homes proposes working with the city and Habitat for Humanity to construct two affordable homes on the city-owned property.

Lori Holt Pfeiler, president/CEO for San Diego Habitat for Humanity, said potential home buyers must make 50 to 80 percent of the area income, which she said would be between $68,000 and $72,000 per year for a four-member family in Encinitas. Mortgages would range between $225,000 and $250,000.

Homebuyers help build the house if it is not yet developed, she said. According to city staff, the parcels are not currently ready for construction and there are also potential improvement costs that are currently unspecified.

Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz voiced concern about the risks for the city in the partnership should something go wrong after the homes are sold to buyers. Pfeiler assured him that “San Diego Habitat for Humanity has never failed on a project in its 30-year existence.”

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photography exhibit, the ever-popular flower and garden show, and the exhibit California Grown, which will put on display how agriculture has evolved into its modern forms.

“It is a wonderful tradition that reminds us of our agricultural roots as we become a more urban environment,” Schenk said.

All of it culminates with a patriotic blowout celebration.

“On the Fourth of July, we plan to celebrate in grand fashion,” Fennell said, with a parade into the grandstand for a show that will include a World Trade Center first responder and the oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor, “followed by the best fireworks in San Diego.”

The fair is closed on the first four Mondays (June 5, 12, 19 and 26) and the first three Tuesdays (June 6, 13 and 20).

Learn more at sdfair.com Daniel Fineman, a lifelong Encinitas resident. “This is not something that the community wants.”

Former Mayor Sheila Cameron urged the city to conduct an Environmental Impact Report to see how the hotel would affect the nearby residential areas. She said she believed the hotel looked like it belonged more in Las Vegas or Palm Springs than in Encinitas.

Planning Commission Chair Glenn O’Grady — the only commissioner who said he could not support the hotel — did not believe it would fit in with Leucadia’s character and thought it would better belong in an “Orange County strip mall.”

“I actually thought of a sad-looking LA or Orange County hotel. That to me doesn’t look Leucadian,” he said. “They aren’t relieving traffic. They’re creating a situation and putting traffic onto Melrose more so than I think they should. ... To me, it’s not a question of whether to upgrade this place.

Obviously, we need to, but it’s how, and the current design just doesn’t do it for me. ... I would want to see it incorporate elements that reflect [the character].”

Muir said he can’t support the idea due to concerns from the community about the lack of open space. However, Mayor Catherine Blakespear said she supported it because of how rare it is for the city to come across city-owned land where it could provide affordable housing.

The homes could be allotted to help the city meet the state’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) numbers, Pfeiler said.

Encinitas is the only city in San Diego County without a Housing Element, a required document that spells out how a city proposes to rework its zoning to accommodate its future housing needs, particularly those of low-income people, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

The city’s original plan, which it is still working off of, was created in the 1990s.

The city’s last effort for a Housing Element — Measure T — failed in the November election. The plan called for allowing additional housing on a series of sites along busy roadways in all five communities of Encinitas. In order to meet state targets for new housing growth, the plan proposed easing city height restrictions and allowing 20 to 30 dwelling units per acre on those sites.

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CLASSIFIEDS FROM SUTTON, A12 agreed recently that tests and quizzes should be allowed to be sent home for parents to review with their children, against the wishes of some teachers.

SDUHSD’s Norton praised Croft, calling him “fair and collaborative” and said he is “great to work with.”

She said she regularly contacts him on district issues, and “might call him four times a day.”

Unions, to be clear, are all about protecting the interests of teachers.

FROM WRITERS, A5 entertainment and video gaming.

Martin had advice for would-be writers of both: “The setting is of utmost importance.” He said he loved creating different castles and clans just to his liking.

“One of the things I explore in my writing is the issue of ‘power,’ ” he said.

“The quest for power occurs throughout our daily lives with people in all walks of life and in all situations fighting over the tiniest scraps of

FROM VENUE, A3 Act and/or the California Coastal Commission.

“Think about your neighborhood and the many changes that have occurred over the past 30 years,” said Solana Beach Councilwoman Jewel Edson.

www.encinitasadvocate.com Student interests sometimes, but not always, intersect. Croft has been a good union leader for San Dieguito’s teachers.

He has done exactly what union leaders are supposed to do: represent teachers well. Big raises came through, and he saw to it that union allies on the school board were re-elected.

But it’s those perks that the district has historically provided that make San Dieguito’s relationship with its union unique.

A new day is approaching. As the union leadership torch gets passed, the district has an opportunity to re-assess how it plans to do business with the new president.

It will be interesting to see if SDUHSD Superintendent Eric Dill will choose to break with tradition and scale back its generous union president’s benefits – or to continue past practices.

Opinion columnist and Sr. Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

power. People everywhere want to tell others what to do, but do not want to be told what to do.”

Martin said he is also interested in the age-old question of good versus evil. “Nothing nor nobody is all good or all bad. We are a mixture. Sometimes we do good things and sometimes we do bad things. There is always a choice to be made,” he argued. “Science fiction and fantasy, owing in large part to their ability to tell a good story, have conquered the world, taking over television and becoming a major genre

of literature of significant stature that should be investigated by all.”

After the presentation, the line to buy Martin’s and Robinson’s books numbered beyond 100 people. Amber Atizado, who was at the lecture with her mother and brother, bought all nine of Martin’s books, spending $387!

“I have been saving up to buy these books tonight and I bought an extra book for my brother,” she said with a smile. “I’m going to add these books to my collection. I bought them because I love a good story.”

“Do you think a study from three decades ago would serve as proper analysis?”

The DAA, however, believes those fears will not manifest.

“In the scale of events that the fairgrounds has regularly, this is relatively small,” said board member

David Watson. “In an odd way, this opposition is the result of our success. Other than the gigantic events like Kaaboo, opening day [of race season], a few days during the fair when there’s tens and tens of thousands of people coming, this fairgrounds

In Loving Memory Create a lasting record of your loved one’s life, and inform the community of your loss.

Your notice also will appear on the national obituary website – legacy.com.

Life Tributes

Everlasting memories of loved ones

Marjorie May ‘Marje’ Halterman March 1, 1923 - April 1, 2017

SOLANA BEACH — “It’s not what kind of life one has, it’s how it’s lived.”

Marjorie was born in Quincy, IL, on March 1, 1923, daughter to James Franklin “Frank” and Nellie Gray Anderson.

The third of seven children growing up in the depression, Marjorie learned early the rhythm of life, constantly gaining experience that was interwoven throughout with joys, sorrows, adaptations, giving, and taking.

Marjorie developed a love of art very early. As a second grader, a chalk snow scene of hers was displayed in the city library in Quincy. In high school, the Quincy art school awarded her an art scholarship.

Marjorie left Illinois in 1946 for Long Beach,

CA. Here she found employment at the Long Beach Naval Station in bookkeeping and in film retouching. Her classes in early childhood education led to a job as a Head Start teacher. It was in Long Beach that she met and married Jacob Henry Halterman and started a family.

Marje spent many summers in the Sierras

with her family, inspiring her love for nature and the outdoors. Marje valued her time as a member of the San Diego Sierra Club.

She loved hiking in the mountains and working in the kitchen at the Nature Knowledge Workshop at Foster Point.

Marjorie loved gardening and was quite active at Quail Botanical Gardens, now the San Diego Botanic Garden. She took great pride in her own gardens, was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed corresponding with her family and friends. She lived independently into her 90s.

Her many passions played an important role in her volunteer work with the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. It was here that she did most of the painting, producing scores of sceneries in

a relationship with the theatre that lasted nearly 35 years.

Marjorie is survived by a brother, Carl Anderson; three children, Leslie Klusmire, James Halterman, Lisa Halterman Blackburn; three stepdaughters; and three grandchildren.

For those who knew Marjorie, join us for a celebration of her life at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach in the Cafe, Saturday June 10, 2017, at 10:30 am.

Memorial donations in honor of her passion for the theatre may be made online at northcoastrep. org or Mail: North Coast Repertory Theatre c/o Marjorie Halterman Memorial Fund, 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/delmartimes.

Call Monica at 858-218-7228 or, email her at inmemory@mainstreetmedia.com

operates day in day out, every day of the year, sometimes with multiple events, large, small, medium and otherwise, and there’s not a bit of problem, not a bit of controversy, not an issue of any kind. … I just don’t really see the traffic, parking, noise and other impacts that have been identified here today.”

Del Mar Mayor Terry Sinnott urged the DAA to slow the process down, provide more detail on the kind of events that will be held there and overall to take better stock of the possible impacts.

“We’re not arguing that this is the size of your major events. We’re arguing, I think, that we’ve got to be very careful [that] security, traffic, noise, environmental are properly addressed,” he said. “So we just ask you to make sure that those bases are covered. We’re happy to work with you to try to help that, because we want you to be successful, but we don’t want to be successful at the expense of the surrounding community.”

Once time came to vote, Watson reminded his fellow board members that the decision at hand was solely to approve the land use, and that there will be many opportunities in the year ahead to adjust their course on the project.

“This is not the final word,” he said. “If at any point in the process … there’s issues or concerns, this board can address them.”

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Arts Alive Banner Auction

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he public was invited to purchase 99 artworks painted by local artists on May 21 at Cardiff Town Center Courtyard. Each banner is an original work of art created by a local artist and was on display for the last time during the live auction.

For the last 17 years the Arts Alive Program has been Encinitas’ largest annual art installation. The 101 Artists’ Colony and Leucadia 101 Main Street Association work in conjunction to present this large-scale art event to showcase local talent and provide the community with a fun and affordable way to buy original fine art. Visit artsaliveencinitas.com Online: www.encinitasadvocate.com

101 Artists’ Colony President/event organizer Danny Salzhandler (kneeling front left) with banner handling crew volunteers

Retired Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer, Encinitas council member Tasha Boerner Horvath with Maya and Máté, Encinitas Friends of the Arts President Naimeh Tanha Woodward (front)

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce chamber administrator Mimi Gattinella, event auctioneer Richard Houk

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Artist Tish Winne

Wendy Gauntlett-Shaw and Douglas Shaw

Artist Janet Lawless Christ

John Barnes, John Maya, Rachel Gardinier, Roni Gardinier, Kelli and Joe Quinn, Rosemarie Mickelson

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Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Golf Ball Drop

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he Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club hosted its 3rd annual Golf Ball Drop, cocktail reception and silent auction at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course May 13. Funds raised will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation and other local

community charities. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families. Visit www.encinitascoastalrotary.org Online: www.encinitasadvocate.com

Tim and Liz Truxaw, Dave and Vembra Holnagel, Deb and Bob Gustafson

Neil and Clarice Hokanson, Mary and California State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez, Cher Bettencourt, Mary and Zach Zacharias

Kelly and Nick Mellos, Carol Blum

Barbara Church, Greg Murrell, Larry Zilli, Lynn Steigerwald

Encinitas Coastal Rotary President Carl and Beppie Mostert

Marla Elliott, Marilyn Jones

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Event chair Gretchen Mitchell, Board member/event sponsor Bob Blum, Navy Seal Foundation Assistant Director of Programs, West Coast & Pacific Islands Alahnna Widhalm

Rick and Patti Cohen

Linda and Rob Hudiburg

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Mingei Museum eyes Breeders’ Cup with equestrian exhibit FROM MINGEI REPORTS An original exhibition of objects that celebrate the nobility, speed, power and serviceability of horses, bullocks (steer) and camels from across the globe is up at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park through Nov. 12. “TRAPPINGS: Homage to the Horse and other Steeds,” is timed with this year’s Del Mar Thoroughbred Club race season and the first ever Breeders’ Cup event in November at the Del Mar track.

Pulled from the Museum’s permanent collection and private lenders, this original exhibition will highlight classic horse figures and accoutrement of Asia and Europe; clay and wood horses of India; and artifacts of U.S., Native American and Mexican horse culture. Trappings for bullocks from Afghanistan to Indonesia, and camel trappings from Asia to the Middle East will also be shown, including a group of Iranian saddlebags.

San Diego hosted the equestrian events of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, during which time Mingei presented “The Horse in Fold Art.” This new exhibit will provide another experience through which to appreciate the beauty and nobility of fascinating creatures profoundly connected to the daily and festival rounds of human communities.

Also on view (through Oct. 8) is the Mingei exhibit “KANBAN: Traditional Shop Signs of Japan.” It provides a tantalizing look at this fusion of art, design and commerce with Japanese shop signs in a variety of

OPEN HOUSES

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Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 13130 Sunset Point Way Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 13457 Landfair Road Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 DEL MAR $1,295,000-$1,350,000 1210 Ladera Linda Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

3BD / 3BA Geof Belden, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 858-752-1000 $2,195,000 345 14th Street Sun 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2BD / 2BA Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-524-3077 $2,588,000 12729 Via Felino Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

3BD / 2.5BA Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858 243-5278 $2,749,900 14910 Encendido – Santaluz Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

5BD / 4.5BA Ryan Rogers, Berskshire Hathaway HomeServices 760-845-4294 $2,795,000 860 Crest Road Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 3BA Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-524-3077 $4,480,000 645 Amphitheatre Drive Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 3.5BA Jim McInerney, Pacific Sotheby’s/Host: Verlin Simmons 858-480-9945 $4,499,000 1216 Luneta Drive Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 5BA Anna M. Larsson, Strategic Legacy Realty, Inc. 858-888-5673 ENCINITAS $839,800 136 E. Village Run Sun 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 3BA Vickie Burgess, Coldwell Banker 650-739-5764 $1,885,000 748 Rancho Santa Fe Road Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 4.5BA Christie Horn, Berkshire Hathaway California Properties 858-775-9817 RANCHO SANTA FE $1,285,000 5140 Via Avante – Senterra Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4 Beds 3 Baths John Lefferdink, Berkshire Hathaway/Host: Kelly Lefferdink 619-813-8222 $1,399,000 7751 Sendero Angelica – Santaluz Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 4.5BA Cecilia G Zavala, Berkshire Hathaway California Properties 858-699-6646 $1,399,000 14530 Caminito Saragossa Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

3BD / 2.5BA Shannon Biszantz, Pacific Sothebys International Realty 619-417-4655 $1,549,000 3934 Via Valle Verde Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 3BA Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858-243-5278 $1,750,000-$1,899,000 17473 Luna De Miel Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 4.5BA Peter Lewi, Coldwell Banker/Host: Dee Dee English 858-525-3256 $1,898,000 7951 Nathaniel Court – The Crosby Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

5BD / 5.5BA Colleen Roth, Coldwell Banker 858-357-6567 $2,248,000 6380 Paseo Delicias Sat & Sun 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 5BA K. Ann Brizolis, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858-756-4382 $2,880,000 7560 Montien Rd – Santaluz Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 4.5BA Danielle Short, Coldwell Banker/Host: Eveline Bustilos 619-708-1500 $5,400,000 14630 Calle Diegueno Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 6BA Becky Campbell, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858-449-2027 $7,300,000 17501 Via de Fortuna Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

5BD / 6.5BA Tom DiNoto, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 858-888-3579 SOLANA BEACH $719,900-$739,900 530 Via de la Valle, Unit F Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

2BD / 2.5BA Chris Lin, Berkshire Hathaway California Properties 858-605-8355 $1,975,000 427 Canyon Drive Sat 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

4BD / 2BA Bob Angello, Willis Allen Real Estate/Host: Adam Foley 858-755-9100 $2,159,000 1412 San Lucas Court Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

6BD / 5.5BA Peter Cavanagh, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 858-755-0075 $3,150,000 514 Barbara Ave Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

5BD / 4.5BA Bob Angello, Willis Allen Real Estate/Host: Adam Foley 858-755-9100 $1,495,000 4BD / 3.5BA $1,529,000 5BD / 4.5BA $1,889,000 5BD / 4BA

COURTESY

Life-size Veeran horse, 19th century India, painted wood lively forms and mediums. The Kanban, alongside archival photographs and actual shop goods, provide a rare opportunity to imagine walking and shopping through a market of “old Japan.”

— Mingei International Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Mondays at 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego. Admission: $7-$10. Free third Tuesdays of the month. (619) 239-0003. mingei.org

ENCINITAS HOMES SOLD May 1 - 22 Address / Bed / Bath / Selling price

1030 Hermes Ave. / 3 / 2 / $990,000 1537 SUummerdawn Pl. / 4 / 3 / $950,000 3658 Lorimer Ln. / 4 / 3 / $935,000 1782 Avenida La Posta / 4 / 3 / $900,000 1808 Avenida La Posta / 4 / 3 / $899,000 1446 Valleda Ln. / 4 / 2 / $875,000 1532 Calle Ryan / 3 / 2 / $874,000 1574 Village View Rd. / 3 / 2 / $866,000 309 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. / 3 / 2 / $863,000 1699 Shorebreak Way / 2 / 2 / $830,000 647 Willowspring Dr. S. / 4 / 2 / $820,000 1702 Avenida La Posta / 3 / 2 / $815,000 1226 Cambria Way / 3 / 2 / $755,000 3035 Vide De Caballo / 2 / 2 / $752,000 578 Melba Rd. / 3 / 2 / $745,000 1720 Red barn Rd. / 4 / 2 / $738,000 935 Elmview Dr. / 3 / 2 / $680,000 350 Shawn Elise Way / 2 / 2 / $559,000

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