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Literacy pirate sails to 100,000 book donations BY JARED WHITLOCK Captain Book sports an eye patch, parrot and spyglass, looking like a sailor on the hunt for treasure. But this pirate’s only goal is advancing children’s literacy. The captain and his crew from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Encinitas have given away more than 100,000 free books to kids, a feat that San Diego County and the city of Encinitas recognized on Feb. 8 with proclamations and a special reception at the Encinitas Library (see event photos, page 10). “I had no idea the program would be this successful and perpetuate itself,” said Morris Pike, an Encinitas resident who created and plays Captain Book. “It’s amazing.” Pike regularly steers the Good It’s been great Ship Literacy, a repurposed fun...because pirates are popular ambulance decorated with pirate décor, to schools, hospitals and with children... libraries to donate books to Morris Pike children throughout San Diego County. During hour-long shows, he sings the kids his pirate songs, recalls exciting things he learned while reading and gives out books tucked in handmade treasure chests. “It’s been great fun because, of course, pirates are popular with children, and by entertaining them, they’re encouraged to read,” Pike said. In 2000, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Encinitas started distributing free books to kids. Kiwanis charter member Larry Marquardt constructed intricate treasure chests from discarded wood to hold the books, and not long after, Pike realized a pirate ought to go along with the chests. Forget Captain Hook — Captain Book was born. Pike, 82, said he can’t believe that he’s been Captain Book SEE BOOKS, A27
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The butterflies after being painted. Next, they’ll be fired in a kiln.
Students’ butterflies honor Holocaust victims BY JARED WHITLOCK Multicolored ceramic butterflies are affixed outside Saint John School buildings in Encinitas, carrying a message of remembrance and hope. They’re part of the Butterfly Project, which aims to create 1.5 million ceramic butterflies worldwide to memorialize each child who perished in the Holocaust. The butterflies also serve as a reminder to combat present day intolerance and injustice. Eighth graders from three schools — Saint John, All Hallows Academy in La Jolla and Saint Michael’s in Poway — painted 156 butterflies on Feb. 17 at Saint John. Once finished, students placed the colorful butterflies on trays to dry, and they’ll soon be fired in a kiln. Half of the butterflies in a month or two will be installed at Saint John, adding to the existing butterfly memorial, and the remaining ones will begin a new collection at All Hallows Academy. Saint John teacher Teresa Roberts said the butterflies help students learn about a difficult topic in creative and thought-provoking fashion. “It’s a sign of hope — that we don’t want something like this to happen again,” Roberts said. Saint John eighth graders conceived of the multi-school project as part of Saint John’s Faith in Action program in which
students choose causes to assist. The Butterfly Project launched at Saint John about seven years ago, and the eighth graders wanted to contribute to the effort and also get other schools on board, according to Roberts. In 2006, the Butterfly Project started after now-retired San Diego Jewish Academy teacher Jan Landau was inspired by “Paper Clips,” a documentary featuring a group of children in Whitwell, Tenn., who collected 6 million paper clips representing the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust. Laundau partnered with artist Cheryl Price with the intent of SEE BUTTERFLIES, A27
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Encinitas to defend ‘density bonus’ lawsuit
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A jagged crack near the base of a bluff in Encinitas is an early indication the bluff will fail. ‘Managed retreat’ is one potential option for dealing with bluff erosion.
Encinitas panel to tackle ‘managed retreat’ — alternative to seawalls, replenishment projects BY JARED WHITLOCK An Encinitas City Council subcommittee that’s tasked with addressing sea level rise will take up “managed retreat” — an alternative to seawalls or replenishment projects that pipe offshore sand onto beaches. The Encinitas council agreed last week that the subcommittee is the best vehicle to ponder managed retreat, which calls for allowing the shoreline to erode unimpeded to provide a natural source of sand for beaches. Councilman Mark Muir initiated the agenda item so that the council could learn more about
managed retreat, a concept that public speakers at council meetings have tossed around but the council hasn’t formally considered. With managed retreat, structures near the bluffs are either relocated or demolished as the cliff erodes. It may also entail increasing the distance new buildings have to be from the bluff edge. For the most part, the city does not require managed retreat for coastal development, according to a city staff report. Environmental groups often favor managed SEE MANAGED RETREAT, A26
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BY JARED WHITLOCK The city of Encinitas will fight a lawsuit challenging its “density bonus” development rules. Last week, the Encinitas City Council in closed session voted to defend the lawsuit, which David Meyer of Encinitas-based DCM Properties filed on Jan. 25. The litigation contends the city’s density bonus ordinance is too restrictive and runs afoul of state law. California’s density bonus law lets developers construct more housing than typically allowed under city regulations, in exchange for at least one home being reserved for low-income individuals. The Encinitas council has argued the law amounts to large, dense developments that are out of character with neighborhoods, while the lawsuit maintains that density bonus law is critical for affordable housing. Meyer’s lawsuit states the city is violating California law by “rounding down” a calculation that determines how many homes are allowed in a density bonus development. The legal action seeks to force the city to “round up” fractional units when calculating how many homes are allowed on a parcel, yielding at least one additional market rate house in a
density bonus project when compared to rounding down. This is the second time in recent years that Encinitas has been hit with a lawsuit over its density bonus rules. In October, the council settled a Building Industry Association of San Diego lawsuit, and as a result, the city rescinded many of its density bonus policies, although it retained the ability to round down. Barbara Kautz, the outside attorney the city hired to handle its density bonus ordinance, told the council in October that rounding down is legally defensible under state law, because other cities follow that approach. In her weekly newsletter, Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer declined to comment on the matter because it’s under litigation. “I wish I could go into an explanation of the city’s position and Mr. Meyer’s allegations, but since we are in litigation, that would be irresponsible,” she wrote. Mayor Kristin Gaspar recused herself from the closed session agenda item after receiving verbal advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding a potential conflict of interest between her and Meyer’s attorney, according to Shaffer.
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All the Comforts of Home. COURTESY PHOTOS
A happy ending during ‘Cinderella,’ a production put on by couple Pamela Laurent and Scott Gregory. They created Ovation Theatre to spur more local shows.
Ovation Theatre aims to make a splash locally BY JARED WHITLOCK Encinitas husband and wife team Pamela Laurent and Scott Gregory want to grow youth theater locally, so last year they created the nonprofit Ovation Theatre. A major part of their mission is to welcome students of all levels in order to train the next generation of singers, actors and performers. “There used to be two or three theater companies in Encinitas, and they’ve faded away,” Gregory said. “So we’re really looking forward to being a big part of the community.” The couple started the for-profit North County School of the Arts eight years ago, and they said launching Ovation Theatre was the next logical step. Being a nonprofit, it notably gets a discounted rate when renting out space for productions. Laurent said while their Ovation shows are geared toward youth, they’re still family affairs. “We’ve been able to have entire families in our shows,” she said, noting prior to Ovation Theatre, their production of “Annie” had eight family members plus their dog. Currently, Ovation doesn’t have its own theatre, but that’s a goal down the line. For the foreseeable future, they’ll put on shows throughout North County, with as many as possible in Encinitas. On that note, Ovation is hosting Guys and Dolls Night from 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Encinitas Library. It will feature performances from the cast of Ovation’s upcoming production of “Guys and Dolls,” along with numbers from their current and former students. It’s a free event with donations welcome. The couple met in 1988 while touring with the same opera company and, after that, went to Europe together. They were lucky
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Gardening with Mother Evelyn BY EVELYN WEIDNER
Small space vegetable and flower gardening
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ur gardening space is getting smaller but everyone is urged to lower their carbon footprint by growing their own food. But we still want some flowers because the beauty of flowers sustains our inner souls. What can you do? Small space or large space — you want to use all the space. A true raised vegetable garden is best. But even with a small space, you can still have fresh vegetables and fruit. Some hints for success: mix your vegetables with your blooming plants. Don’t over-plant. Plant only a few vegetables at a time. One zucchini squash is plenty. Plant only the vegetables that you like to eat. I like Swiss chard over Kale. Sorry Kale promoters! Chard comes with colorful stems and leaves and looks great in a flower bed. It’s perennial and you can keep cutting over and over again. As an aside, here is my favorite quickie Chard dish — First, wash and chop. Quick
wilt fry with some olive oil, garlic and a dash of seasoning. That huge mass of fresh chard melts down to just the right portion size. Top with some Feta Cheese. As soon as the cheese melts just slide it off onto your plate and enjoy. What else can you mix into your flowerbed? Parsley, dill and cilantro are beautiful to include with your sunny flowers. Rosemary is permanent and pretty too. Carrots have beautiful ferny tops. Planting carrot seeds can be tricky because they need to be spaced to develop correctly. How do you keep all those seeds from clumping together? Make some seed strips with toilet paper. Go to Weidners.com for easy instructions. Better yet come and learn at Weidner’s Gardens Herb and Vegetable Festival March 19 and 20. The famous Mia from the former Cedros Gardens will show you how. Mia has a special gift of making everything easy to understand. She is entertaining and organic
is practically her middle name. All the classes are free. You can never learn too much so check out the many other classes at your local Garden Centers. Fresh Fruit? Yes you can even with small space. Plant fruit trees on the sides and back of your garden. You can plant them quite close together. This is called backyard gardening. Even smaller space? Get one of the multi-budded fruit trees that give you several different fruits over a longer period of time. A half barrel will hold almost any dwarf or semi dwarf fruit tree. Citrus? One orange, a tangerine plus a lemon or lime. Citrus is not happy in clay so if you have clay, go up a foot or two with a raised bed. Railroad ties or stacking blocks make it easy. Try pots of vegetables under some blooming hanging baskets. The same water does double duty and you’ll still get enough sun to make your veggies happy. Number one choice: a big bright Ivy Geranium basket hung in a sunny spot. Underneath put a nice large ceramic pot with vegetables. If you are a super thrifty gardener try using one of those 3 or 5 gallon black nursery cans. Paint them the same color as your ivy geranium or some other shockingly bright color. Plant one tomato, with a cucumber to hang over the edge. Other choices: Fill it with strawberries and also mixed peppers and
Veggie plants cucumbers. You can still plant lettuce and winter vegetables like broccoli — almost any vegetable will work. The water from the hanging basket will nicely water the vegetable pot below. You will be amazed at how this little trick will give you vegetables and flowers and still save water. No matter how small your space is, you can still enjoy fresh from your garden herbs, vegetables and fruit. Remember squash and cucumbers will always get mildew. Grow as long as you can and then replant. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because that’s how we learn. Make a note in your gardening notebook and just move on. Eat everything you grow and enjoy the free exercise that gardening brings.
Encinitas students receive honors ■ Alexandria Gokey named to Dean’s List at U of Findlay: Alexandria Gokey, of Encinitas, was named to the fall 2015 Dean’s List at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The University of Findlay is one of the largest private colleges in Northwest Ohio. ■ Cory Secrest named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy: Army and Navy Academy recently announced that Cory Secrest, of Encinitas, has been named to the Honor Roll for the third grading period of the 2015-2016 school year. Students with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher are named to the Honor Roll. This is an impressive accomplishment, especially given the Academy’s unique college preparatory curriculum which includes leadership training in addition to the core subjects.
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he Pacific Ridge Middle School Girls “A” Soccer Team won the 2016 South Coast Middle School League Championship on Feb. 4. The team capped its undefeated season with a 5-0 victory against Horizon Prep in the playoffs and a convincing 2-0 victory against Francis Parker in the championship game. During the course of the season the Firebirds gave up zero goals, while scoring 62 goals. “I am so proud of their hard work, dedication, and the
way they played as a team,” said Coach Brooke Hartley. Team members include: Riley Bender of 4S Ranch; Katherine Brick of Encinitas; Kimberly Cheung of Carlsbad (Bressi); Christina Church of Carlsbad; Reid Dinning of Carlsbad; Skylar Enge of Cardiff; Zoe Erturk of Cardiff; Ava Hetzel of Cardiff; Laura Jones of Carlsbad; Bailey Malinowski of Carlsbad; Lucie Martin of Carlsbad; Megan McMinn of Cardiff; Marie Eleanor Nielsen of Rancho Santa Fe; Krishnalei So’oto of Oceanside.
Coastal Community Foundation awards grant to Oak Crest Middle School Music Program The Coastal Community Foundation has awarded $774 to the Oak Crest Middle School music program. “We’re so thankful for CCF’s generosity,” says Julie Yaeger, music director at Oak Crest. “This grant puts us just over the halfway mark of our $20,000 fundraising goal, so we’re hoping others will follow CCF’s example. It will help pay for expenses (we could get more specific here — instruments? Instruction? Sheet music?) and educational trips for our kids.” CCF is a nonprofit corporation created by and for the people of North Coastal San Diego County to enhance the quality of life by directing philanthropic efforts toward community needs. The Oak Crest Middle School music program consists of a Jazz, Beginner and Symphonic Band. Approximately 70 students participate.
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Penniman happy to return to role as president of fair board
BY KRISTINA HOUCK With the Breeders’ Cup headed to Del Mar and plans for other projects, the future looks bright for the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “One of my personal goals from way back when was getting the Breeders’ Cup here,” said Russ Penniman, board president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association. “It’s the Super Bowl of horse racing.” Now that the Breeders’ Cup is a year away, it’s an exciting time for Penniman to serve as president of the 22nd DAA, which runs the state-owned fairgrounds. Penniman was appointed board president in January. In preparation for the two-day event, Penniman attended the last two Breeders’ Cups at Santa Anita Park in 2014 and Keeneland in 2015. “I think we are going to be very competitive,” Penniman said. “San Diego is a destination.” The San Diego region might be a tourist destination, but Penniman has helped make the Del Mar Fairgrounds, specifically, a popular attraction since he was appointed to the board in 2003. And that is a challenge in the horse racing industry. At one point, the Del Mar racetrack was one of several options for horse racing throughout the state. Inglewood’s Hollywood Park Racetrack closed in 2013, however, and Pomona’s Fairplex horse racing was moved to Los Alamitos Racetrack in 2014. But the Del Mar Fairgrounds isn’t just horse racing. It’s home to the the San Diego County Fair and other events throughout the year.
“We try to make it an experience that’s more than just horse racing,” Penniman said. Attendance at last year’s San Diego County Fair was the second highest in the history of the annual event. The fair’s 25-day run, the longest ever by a day, attracted more than 1.5 million guests. “It makes us the largest fair in California,” Penniman said. Penniman also proudly pointed out that the Western Fairs Association recognized San Diego County Fair with 32 awards at the Western Fairs Association’s Convention and Trade Show in January in Anaheim. During the awards celebration, the 22nd DAA General Manager and CEO, Tim Fennell, was inducted into the Western Fairs Association’s Hall of Fame. The Western Fairs Association is a nonprofit trade association serving the fair industry in the western United States and Canada. “I think that speaks a lot to the quality of the operation that the group puts on,” Penniman said. “Tim has done a tremendous job.” The fair is an incredible draw, but horse racing remains an important focus of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. In 2014, Del Mar began hosting a second fall meet, in addition to its regular summer stand. The summer meet, Penniman said, is more social, particularly during the ever-popular Opening Day, while the fall meet attracts a more horse racing-centric crowd. “That’s a very nice season,” Penniman said. Penniman applied for the board partly due
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“This is a great facility,” Penniman said. “I didn’t have an appreciation for how significant this facility was before I came on the board.” Penniman has also served as chairman of the Del Mar National Horse Show since 2004. Additionally, he previously served as chairman of the State Race Track Authority and the State Race Track Leasing Commission. “Both my focus in the military and my focus here — it’s about mission and people,” Penniman said. “The mission here is just tremendous. There is so much going on here. “Although it’s work, it’s great fun to be a part of an organization that’s doing great things and doing them so well.”
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Miracle inspires woman’s work with Miracle Babies BY KRISTINA HOUCK Miracle Babies has a special place in Tamara Lafarga-Joseph’s heart. She knows firsthand what it’s like to wish for a miracle. Her grandson was born at just 24 weeks. Max spent five months in the neonatal intensive-care unit, had several surgeries and 27 blood transfusions, and was on a myriad of medications. Today, he is a happy and healthy 13-year-old, whom Lafarga-Joseph lovingly calls “Miracle Max.” “It was probably one of the most traumatic, unanticipated type of experiences that just affects the entire family on so many levels — emotionally, physically and fiscally,” Lafarga-Joseph said. “I really gained an appreciation for what the baby goes through, what the families go through.” Max’s journey inspired Lafarga-Joseph to start working with Miracle Babies more than three years ago. The San Diego-based organization provides support and financial assistance to families with critically-ill newborns in the NICU. Lafarga-Joseph is a founding member of Miracle Circle, an auxiliary group that supports the work of Miracle Babies through fundraising, community outreach
and advocacy. “I’d do anything to help Miracle Babies,” said Lafarga-Joseph. Lafarga-Joseph has a long history of giving back to the community. Originally from Spain, Lafarga-Joseph came to the United States when she was 9 years old. She grew up in the Midwest and earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s in exercise physiology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. In the 1990s, Lafarga-Joseph settled in San Diego, when she studied gerontological counseling at UC San Diego. For 20 years, she helped rehabilitate and train people, including professional athletes and Olympic stars such as basketball player Stacey Augmon, boxer Mike Tyson (Junior Olympics) and skier Tommy Moe. Specializing in hydrotherapy, she traveled the globe to speak on the topic. Lafarga-Joseph has also worked as a real estate investor and developer, paramedic, teacher and artist. Currently, she is focusing on her art. She works with a variety of mediums, from acrylics to ceramics. “I’m in the renaissance of my life, I like to say,” she said with a laugh. “It’s the golden, wonderful
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Guatemala, and helped birth babies, immunize people, and teach others about nutrition and sanitation. More recently, Lafarga-Joseph has served on the board of the Foundation for Women and has served as an event chair and volunteer for the Moores Cancer Center, where she worked with terminal cancer patients. She has also coordinated events and supported Rancho Coastal Humane Society, St. Germaine Children’s Charity and Sharp HealthCare, among other local institutions and organizations. “I believe that we are here to help others and to leave the world better than we found it,” she said. Miracle Babies will celebrate the
two-year anniversary of the Miracle Circle Auxiliary on Feb. 24 at La Valencia Hotel. Sponsored by Stemcyte, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast will be served at 10:30 a.m., followed by the program with keynote speaker and CNN Senior Executive Producer Wendy Walker. The event has already sold out. “Miracle Babies resonated with me because it is so close to my heart,” Lafarga-Joseph said. “I lived it.” For more about Miracle Circle Auxiliary, visit miraclebabies.org/MiracleCircle.
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Local resident training next generation of scientists at SDSU SDSU’s Bridges Stem Cell internship program earns $3 million grant BY KAREN BILLING The Bridges Stem Cell Research Internship Program (BSCRIP) at San Diego State University recently received $3 million in funds from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to continue the program. The funding helps to support young scientists as they get the experience they need to launch their biomedical careers. “The program has been a monumental success in recruiting highly competitive and diverse students here at SDSU to begin a scientific career in regenerative medicine,” said Ralph Feuer, Ph.D., the program’s director and an associate professor at SDSU. Feuer has been a member of the faculty at SDSU since 2006 and has taught a number of courses in the biology department at all levels, from undergraduate courses to the cell and molecular biology joint doctoral program. He additionally runs his own research lab at SDSU studying heart and brain diseases, training a number of Ph.D, master’s and undergraduate degree candidates as they complete their degrees. As an educator, he said it is a privilege to be able to train the next generation of researchers. Feuer has been the BSCRIP program director since 2011, taking over from the program’s founder, Dr. Christopher Glembotski. Susan Kaiser has been involved as a program administrator since the beginning and has
Ralph Feuer, program director of SDSU’s Bridges Stem Cell Research Internship Program. made major contributions to its success, according to Feuer. “It’s a program that picks very talented and very competitive undergraduate and master’s students at SDSU. We only pick 10 students,” Feuer said. The program is innovative in training and providing job opportunities for interns and, according to Feuer, is in many ways similar to the German style-apprenticeships endorsed by President Barack Obama. “The paid internship ensures that we attract the best students but also ensures that they have plenty of time to complete their training…it alleviates stress so they can really concentrate on completing a successful
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the president and CEO of CIRM in a press release. Students in SDSU’s progams have achieved great individual success, going on to careers in research, at biotech companies, earning doctorates and pursuing medical degrees. After completing his internship at the Salk Institute in Dr. Fred Gage’s lab, student Ian Ladran graduated from SDSU, started his own lab in New York City studying stem cells, and then co-founded a diagnostics company, MiRNA Analytics, based on micro-RNA technology. “We would like to see the program grow,” said Feuer. “The program is valuable not just for SDSU but also because the students that have gone through this program are going on to much bigger and better things. The role of the program is to attract the next generation of researchers and technicians that are interested in pursuing stem cell research and developing therapies for changing diseases and injuries of humans. This program is about finding those students and allowing them to pursue their dreams.” Feuer is grateful for CIRM, which invested more than $40 million for internship programs at 15 California campuses this year to help cultivate the next generation of scientists. “The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has put California on the map for stem cell research,” Feuer said. “California is the world leader in research and training for stem cell research and it’s the hope that the state and the public taxpayer will continue to support this highly worthwhile program.” Visit www.sci.sdsu.edu/scip/ for more information.
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‘Now You See It’: A farce on foibles of love BY DIANA SAENGER This seems to be the season for farces with several playing around town. The North Coast Repertory Theatre (NCRT) has staged its share, and is in rehearsal for another one, the U.S. premiere of “Now You See It,” directed by Bruce Turk. Written by French farce favorite Georges Feydeau (1862-1921) and translated by British playwright Kenneth McLeish, the story promises audiences a jealousy-fueled evening involving a philandering husband, a spurned lover and a scandalous discovery. Allison Minick (“Being Seen,” “Macbeth,” “Oklahoma”) said she’s thrilled to take on the only female role. “I love the play,” Minick said. “I read the script before auditioning and it was so funny and poignant. I heard great things about the North Coast Rep and director Bruce Turk. I love San Diego as I have family there I often visit.” Minick said she finds her character Marie-Louise fun to play, but also challenging. “She suspects her husband is having an affair because she discovered her previous husband had affairs and escapades with several women,” Minick said. “She’s convinced that all men have that inkling in their blood, but MarieLouise learns to navigate in a world where men have the power to take charge. She knows she doesn’t have as many rights, but she’s strong and
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rehearsal, learning their lines, some songs and changes that Turk might make. “It’s very exciting that Bruce has created a way for us to go deep and discover what drives our characters in their transformations,” Minick said. “All the characters are funny in their own way, and succinct, smart and dealing with all the shenanigans that are happening. At times, it’s like a drama to
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Photographer to present 2016 Axline Lecture FROM MUSEUM REPORTS The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) in Balboa Park will present internationally renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado as featured speaker for the 16th annual Axline Lecture, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 in the museum’s auditorium. SDMA will also have a selection of works by Salgado, from its permanent collection and from the collections of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the Museum of Photographic Arts, on view Feb. 20-May 17. The Brazilian-born artist’s black-and-white photographs are among the most influential images of modern time, capturing the grim realities of industrialization in developing countries, the toll of warfare and the degradation of the natural environment. Salgado is known for working on long-term projects featuring large collections each with hundreds of images from around the world. His quest to capture nature in its unspoiled original state culminated in 2013 with the publication of “Genesis,” a portfolio of 200 black-and-white photographs. The artist and his work are the focus of the Oscar-nominated 2014 documentary, “The Salt of the Earth,” directed by German filmmaker Wim Wenders and the artist’s son, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado. SDMA will host a screening of the film 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 in its auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at SDMArt.org and include entrance to the exhibition. Since 2000, SDMA and MCASD have partnered to present the annual Axline Lecture in honor of Jackie and Rea Axline, longtime trustees of both museums. Hosted in alternate years by each museum, it offers an opportunity to say thank you to supporters. A limited number of lecture tickets are available for $5-$10. ■ IF YOU GO: The San Diego Museum of Art is at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, downtown San Diego. (619) 232-7931. sdmart.org
Dunn-Edwards Paints opens a new store in Encinitas Dunn-Edwards Paints is hosting a grand opening event for its new Encinitas store location on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 12 p.m.)This location will have a complete line of architectural paint, painting supplies and equipment, free delivery services with no minimums, will call services and credit accounts. Dunn-Edwards Paints is located at 237-245 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, (760) 479-6913. Dunn-Edwards is the one-stop paint shop for both contractors and do-it-yourselfers, offering everything a painter needs for projects large or small. For more information, visit www.dunnedwards.com.
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‘Tigray (Ethiopia),’ 1985, by Sebastião Salgado. Gelatin silver print on paper. Gift of Beverly and Jack Waltman.
Writing club announces ‘Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award’ Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club recently announced the creation of the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award. This award will be presented to Jonathan Maberry at the 5th Annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers’ Conference on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Canyon Crest Academy. As the reputation for the CCA Writers’ Conference continues to grow for its excellence in speakers and enthusiasm of student attendees, the CCA Creative Writing Club has decided to give this award annually to a professional writer who is dedicated to inspiring San Diego teens to: •pursue their artistic endeavors with heart, enthusiasm and integrity Jonathan •give back to their community Maberry •actively improve their art The Club is naming this award after Jonathan Maberry because of his inspirational keynote and enthusiasm for the previous conference, and his reputation in the industry for sharing knowledge with others. The Creative Writing Club will also be honoring three authors who have spoken at all five writing conferences: T. Greenwood, Courtney Kilian and Laura Preble. They will be given the CCA Writers’ Conference Super Star Award. The CCA Writers’ Conference is the only free writing conference for high school students in the country. The event is for high school students only, and is free. High school students can learn more about the conference and pre-register at www.ccawritersconference2016.weebly.com. Pre-registration is required.
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Kiwanis Club celebrates Literacy program milestone
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San Dieguito High School District Board of Trustee member Mo Muir, Encinitas Kiwanian Morris Pike, Encinitas City Council Member Mark Muir
n Feb. 8, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Encinitas hit a milestone by giving away the 100,000th book as a part of its Treasure Chest Literacy Program which began in 2000. (See story, page 1.) Captain Book, the Reading Pirate, who encourages children ages 3-8 to open their minds to the treasures of reading, was on hand for the celebration. Captain Book delivers free books to schools throughout San Diego County, Head Start Programs and various libraries. At the celebration were the many people who have supported this program over the years, including County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Joe McKay of AMR (American Medical Response) who maintains the “Good Ship Literacy” Book Mobile, and a representative from the Encintas Mayor’s office. This night was a tribute to all of the many people who have contributed to this milestone. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.
Encinitas Kiwanian Stella Kanterakis
The Kiwanis Club of Encinitas, along with San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts (right), celebrate the donation of 100,000 books to help promote kids’ literacy
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Office Manager Mimi Gattinella, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Gattinella, Kiwanian Barbara Lippert
Cardiff School Principal Julie Parker, Kiwanians Relda Colvin and Becky Colvin
Board member of Baja Friends of the Library Rene Merino, La Jolla Kiwanian Wally Natranga
AMR Program Manager David Austin, Kiwanian ‘1st mate pages’ Wanda Robison
Ruthie Gale, President of Encinitas Kiwanis Club Patti Phillips, Sheryl Chase
Miss Chris, Kiwanians Debbie Sanford and Becky Colvin
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Attend ‘Girl Rising’ film screening at CCA March 4 Come see the free film screening of critically-acclaimed film “Girl Rising” at Canyon Crest Academy, 6 p.m., Friday March 4. All audiences welcome; seating on a first come, first serve basis. The film screening is the culmination of a week-long Girl Empowerment Event at Canyon Crest Academy. The event is a collaboration of several clubs and conservatories, including Body Aloud Club; GCandA Club;
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fields, misrepresentation in media, and the disproportionate validation that girls are taught to derive from their bodies rather than their identities. The screening is open to audiences of all ages, parental discretion advised, students, parents, and community members alike! Come support girls within the community and in communities far from here, and attend this feature film event.
Encinitas volleyball player Rachel Bruno signs with Bentley University
p.m. at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, 1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Fee: $180. • Golf for Seniors: Saturdays, 2/20–3/26, 2–3 p.m. at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. Fee: $180. • Basic Electronics: Mondays/Wednesdays, 2/17–4/18, 5:30–8 p.m., at MiraCosta’s Technology Career Institute, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad. Fee: 290. • Electronic Assembly: Monday/Tuesdays, 6– 9 p.m. and Thursdays, 6–10 p.m., 2/22–4/28, at the Technology Career Institute. Fee: $300. For more information on the Community Education Program or to register, call 760-795-6820, or register online, http://miracosta.augusoft.net/.
Encinitas resident Rachel Bruno, 17, a varsity volleyball player, signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Bentley University at the San Diego Hall of Champions on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Rachel has played volleyball most of her life, transferring to Francis Parker School her senior year, filling a much-needed middle player position for Parker. “She came to Parker ready to rock,” said Head Coach John Herman. “She
is always upbeat and has a positive attitude.” Rachel had no problem fitting into her new team leading the team with the highest hitting percentage. Rachel said volleyball has taught her how to stay mentally tough. “Volleyball may seem like a physical game, but sports are 90 percent a mental game,” said Rachel. “Volleyball has taught me to go out and fight adversity.” Rachel knows that being a skillful player is only half the battle and finding
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a team that you work well with in your senior year can be a challenge. “It’s not easy to transfer from another school in your senior year,” said Rachel. “But the girls at Parker are like family to me.” Rachel plans, to study business and economics in college and pursue a career in nonprofit finance. Rachel celebrated her commitment to Bentley in a signing ceremony at Francis Parker where she was joined by her coaches, teammates and family.
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Society and Culture Club; PALs; and EVA Conservatory, and addresses a wide range of issues pertaining to Girl Empowerment over the course of the week. The aim of the week is to educate students on issues that girls/women face ranging from those particular to developing countries, transgender women, women of color, the under representation of women in certain
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Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m–3 p.m. Love is in the air, and the ocean, this month! It’s the time of year when whales are calving, birds are nesting, and fish are spawning. Join us for this family-friendly event as we learn about ocean “love” from experts at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. SEA Days are free with aquarium admission and always free for members. More info: 858-534-4109 or aquarium.ucsd.edu
Ed Ruscha Then & Now: Paintings from the 1960s and 2000s On view through April 24, 2016 MCASD La Jolla An innovator of West-Coast Pop and Conceptual Art, Ed Ruscha’s work defies and exceeds both categories, drawing upon popular media, commercial culture, and the landscape of Los Angeles. This tailored exhibition considers the artist’s use of recurring words, images, and themes across the decades. MCASD 700 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 858 454 3541 www.mcasd.org
Ning Feng, violin
First Prize Winner at the International Paganini Competition Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3 p.m. The Auditorium at TSRI Tickets: Adults $30, Child $5 “The young Chinese violinist wowed the bravo-spouting audience with his effortless virtuosity, clarity and command…it was Ning that stole the show.” - Time Out (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org
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Real Estate & Construction
Growing & Building North Coast An overview of North County Coastal’s Economic Landscape Housing market in 2016 looks similar to previous year, experts say BY JOE TASH In terms of new home construction and sales, the housing market for 2016 in coastal North San Diego County is expected to be similar to last year, said several industry experts. Across San Diego County, permits were pulled for about 10,000 residential units during 2015 (a 9-year high), and a similar number is expected in 2016, said Borre Winckel, president and CEO of the Building Industry Association. “We will expect a very similar year to last year,” said Winckel, with about 25 percent of the new homes being detached single-family residences, and the other 75 percent consisting of attached condos and townhomes. Roughly two-thirds of the activity will occur within the city of San Diego, which includes Carmel Valley. Coastal North County - defined here as an area from Encinitas south to La Jolla and inland to Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Fe - will continue to be the most expensive and sought-after housing “sub-market” in San Diego County, said Russ Valone of Market Pointe Realty Advisors. “I think what you are going to see is continued rapid appreciation in the North County coastal sub-market because of dwindling supply and restrictive policies which will inhibit the processing and development of new supply in the coming years,” said Valone. The current inventory of new homes in coastal North County is 368 units, down from a year earlier, according to Valone. “The inventory is tightening up,” he said. Developers are seeking approval to build 4,200 more units, including both single-family and attached housing. In all, he said, there is supply for about 2.5 years, based on sales in the previous year. The average price for new homes in coastal North County in the fourth quarter of 2015 was $1.14 million, according to statistics from Market Pointe. Pardee Homes has three residential housing projects currently selling in the Pacific
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Pardee Homes has three residential housing projects, including Canterra (above), currently selling in the Pacific Highlands Ranch area of Carmel Valley. Highlands Ranch area of Carmel Valley. One project, called Canterra, includes 89 homes and should be sold out by May, said Liz Ramirez, Pardee’s director of marketing. The other two current projects include about 200 homes total, and the company is anticipating that two additional projects will be coming on-line in Pacific Highlands Ranch. “Our projections (for 2016) are very similar to 2015 in regard to sales and closings,” Ramirez said. “We still see a very strong market, especially in Carmel Valley. It’s very desirable, and it’s coastal close.” Dove-tailing with the housing market, inventory is also down in the commercial office market in coastal North County. “2016 will have a very short supply of affordable, quality office space in the North Coastal Office markets,” said Ron Miller of Colliers International.
There will be pockets of “functionally obsolete space” that will sit vacant for several months until landlords decide either to remodel their property or offer rent concessions, Miller said. Carmel Valley attracts business tenants in such sectors as law, technology, life science, mortgage, financial/wealth preservation and healthcare, Miller said. Coastal North County and Carmel Valley are expected to have the highest rents and lowest vacancy rates in San Diego County for the next several years, he said. Among the constraints facing the housing market, particularly in coastal North County, experts said, are the high costs of permits and regulatory compliance, and a reluctance to approve higher density housing. In addition, of the new housing that is built, said Winckel of the Building Industry Association, it is concentrated at the lower
and upper ends of the market, with little housing built for consumers in the middle income ranges. That’s because of the high regulatory costs and fees, which make it difficult for builders to profitably build and sell homes for less than $500,000. Winckel referred to a study released in 2015 by Point Loma Nazarene University, which found that, on average, the cost of regulation in San Diego County amounts to about 40 percent of the price of a new home. Those costs include fees for building permits, as well as for schools, sewer lines and water connections. Other costs are related to the approval process, the report found. The approval process can be particularly challenging for multi-family, or attached, housing, Valone said. “It’s difficult to get a lot of density pushed through in this market,” he said.
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Three more screens are being added to Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas.
Del Mar Highlands Town Center — Re-Imagined for you For 25 years, Del Mar Highlands Town Center has remained North County’s premier shopping destination. In 2011, the center was Re-Imagined through an update that brought nine award-winning restaurants, San Diego’s first luxury boutique movie theater and a modern architectural makeover to the community. Del Mar Highlands Town Center is at it again.
Improvements are currently underway to further enhance your shopping experience, including a three-screen expansion of the center’s Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas and a parking structure. The parking structure is being built level to Townsgate Drive and adds approximately 600 new parking spaces. Landscaped trellises, inviting walkways, increased access and three pedestrian entries are
also part of the first phase of the work, which is expected to conclude by the end of the year. At Del Mar Highlands Town Center, we’re always working to meet the needs of our customers and the community. These improvements will be a great complement to the specialty stores and restaurants at the center like “Top Chef” alum Brian Malarkey’s Searsucker, “Restaurateur of the Year” Scott
Harris’ Mia Francesca Del Mar and Davanti Enoteca, Urban Plates, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, 20 Lounge, Drybar, baker & olive and Jimbo’s…Naturally! For more information about the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, located one mile east of I-5, exit Del Mar Heights Road at Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real, please visit www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com.
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Meadowood Ranch, Pacific Highlands Ranch.
Hallmark Communities releases three new coastal communities Join its ‘Preferred Buyer’s Program’ today
Award-winning, semi-custom homebuilder Hallmark Communities recently announced three North County Coastal Communities opening this summer: Meadowood in the Pacific Highlands Ranch of Carmel Valley; Eolus 4 in Leucadia; and Bracero 3 in Encinitas. These 16, semi-custom homes may be reserved now through Hallmark Communities’ preferred buyers program. Get prequalified through Skyline Home Loans or Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Contact Tom Archbold, executive vice president at Hallmark Communities. The initial lot selection for these exclusive 16 homes will be shown to preferred buyers by appointment only. Meadowood, the most sought after Master Planned Community of Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley, opens summer 2016. Meadowood boasts nine, single-family, detached homes with flexible, open floor plans of 2,670-3,050 sf. Anticipated prices from the mid $900,000s to low $1,000,000s. Visit the Village Center for shopping, restaurants and services, including Trader Joe’s. Meadowood features the best value and highest quality homes in Pacific Highlands Ranch. Eolus 4, a beach community west of the 5 Freeway, comes to Leucadia. Leucadia is dubbed by Californiabeaches.com as the best, old-fashioned beach town in California. These two, single story and two, two-story executive, semi-custom homes offer oversized lots with open, flexible floor plans of 4,300-4,900 sf. Plenty of room plus
entertainment flexibility. Some offer “NextGen Living,” multi-generational guest suites with private entrances. Anticipated prices from the low-to-mid $2,000,000s. Bracero 3, a hidden gem, will be nestled in the enchanting beachside community of Encinitas, ranked among the 20 best surf towns in the world by NatGeo. Encinitas’ eclectic downtown has a dynamic blend of San Diego’s top surf shops, coffeehouses, and record stores. Bracero, an elite enclave with one, single story and two, two-story family estate homes on oversized ocean view lots! These NextGen Homes offer expansive, open floor plans with 4,400-4,900 sf. Anticipated prices from the high $1,000,000s to low $2,000,000s. Two homes under one roof, the NextGen Home! Some homes in Eolus 4 and Bracero 3 will have an attached apartment or multi-generational suite with an outside entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living space, and a door to the rest of the home. Privacy and togetherness for today’s modern family. Hallmark Communities continues to raise the bar. Get prequalified now. These 16 exclusive “North County Coastal Semi Custom Homes” are shown by appointment only. Visit Hallmark Communities’ website (hallmarkcommunities.com) or Facebook pages. Become a “Preferred Buyer.” Schedule your personal appointment today. Contact Tom Archbold at 760-644-1299 or tarchbold@hallmarkcommunities.com. You’ll love to come home to Meadowood, Eolus 4 or Bracero 3 by Hallmark Communities!
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The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch — ridiculously good The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is North County’s premier luxury lifestyle center and dining destination. The Village brings together gourmet and casual dining options with nationally acclaimed chefs, a Trader Joe’s, award-winning spas, health and wellness studios, clothing and accessory boutiques, and family amenities. Current eateries include Dolce Pane E Vino, Baked Bear, Panera Bread, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Starbucks and Vitality Tap. Joining them soon will be Crudo by Pascal Lorange, Luna Grill and a new concept by the Verant Group called Westroot Tavern. Designed with the community in mind, The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch goes above and beyond your typical shopping center. The charming Santa Barbara-inspired design, stunning mosaics, lush gardens and pedestrian-friendly Main Street
allow visitors to enjoy life’s luxuries steps from their home. Ridiculously good things are already open at The Village and even more ridiculously good things are coming soon. So enjoy a glass of wine, take care of the family shopping list or get a massage at the spa. Everyday living is made easy with a dose of leisure and relaxation at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. The Village is conveniently located at the intersection of Old Carmel Valley Road and Del Mar Heights Road, between Interstate 5 and State Route 56. For additional information, including new tenant announcements and grand openings, please visit www.PHRVillage.com, like the Facebook Page by searching: The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch and follow the Village at PHR on Instagram: Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.
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Location, modern architecture are highlights of Ando 23 in Sorrento Valley The contemporary new homes of Ando 23, located in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, have already seen a multitude of prospective buyers stirred by the community’s location and modern architecture. Offering magnificent views of the natural and untouched area from the northwest rim of Lopez Canyon, it’s no surprise that many buyers who appreciate contemporary architecture have made Ando their new home. Built by local homebuilder Vesta Pacific, these 23 highly appointed new homes will span from approximately 2,576 to 2,732 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 baths, and breathtaking elevations. Each multi-level home bestows modern architecture paired with rich color pallets and open floor plans perfect for family living or entertaining friends. Elegant quartz countertops that surround the GE Profile stainless steel appliances in the free-flowing kitchens with modern maple cabinetry sets the contemporary tone for each home. Dramatic interiors of the homes include superior details like entire glass walls that open to the private decks or patios that bring the inside out and enhance the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that feature views of the natural preserved surroundings. Buyers who act early can personalize their Ando 23 home with a variety of room options and upgrades, such as home entertainment systems, lighting packages, custom built cabinetry and flooring. Ando
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doors and exterior walls, and radiant barrier roof sheathing effective in reducing energy use. Each home is pre-wired for solar as well. Conveniently located in the heart of San Diego, Ando 23 homes are only a short drive away from the beach communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, as well as other popular nearby beaches. For the golf enthusiast, close by Torrey Pines Golf Course, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is home to the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance
Open and offers a picturesque round of golf to the general public. To tour first phase home sites and experience these exquisite views, visit the Ando 23 sales center, located at 5935 Shaw Lopez Rd., San Diego, CA 92121. The sales center is open 10 a.m. – dusk, Thursday through Monday. Call Trina at 858-886-6967 to set up an appointment or visit the website www.ando23.com for more information.
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Walking tour of Old Encinitas
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he Encinitas Historical Society hosted a docent-led walking tour of Old Encinitas on Jan. 16. Participants had the opportunity to learn how Encinitas’ population doubled in the late 1880s, and which movie stars of the classical Hollywood cinema era visited and lived in Encinitas. They learned which are the most photographed buildings in Encinitas. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.
Tab Baumann, Encinitas Historical Society President Carolyn Roy Cope
Docent Susan Daniel shares interesting historical facts
Paola Lippi, Valeria Maffei, and Mara Della Pergola, visiting from Milan, Italy
David Olson, Encinitas Historical Society President Carolyn Roy Cope, Shoshana Suellis and the famous boat houses
Bartender Tab Baumann of the Daley Double Saloon
The first Encinitas school house
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Richard Ely and artist/board member Lynn Ely Gallery Manager Linda Melvin, Marissa Wright
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Featured artists Lynn Ely and Karen Fidel
Virginia Sjobring, MaryLou Towner, Robbi Andrews
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EVENT BRIEFS Kiwanis Club of Encinitas to feature ‘A Night of Comedy’ at annual fundraiser The Kiwanis Club of Greater Encinitas is hosting its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. when they present a “Night of Comedy” with Patti Phillips, “The Comedy Queen,” who will perform, “The Queen Comes Clean.” The event also includes dinner provided by Seaside Market, music, dancing and a silent auction at the Encinitas Elks Lodge, 1393 Windsor Road, Cardiff. This annual fundraiser provides the necessary support to several important programs including Rady Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald Red Shoe Day, the Good Ship Literacy Book Mobile and the Treasure Chest Literacy Program featuring Captain Book. Tickets are just $35. Seating is limited so please come out and support the Kiwanis and reserve your ticket today by calling (619) 507-2100 or via email Patti.Phillips57@gmail.com
Coastal Communities Concert Band to perform ‘Golden Oldies’ Feb. 21 The Coastal Communities Concert Band
celebrates its 33rd year entertaining North County on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street in Carlsbad. This concert’s theme is the “Golden Oldies,” and Conductor Tom Cole has chosen tunes with a wide appeal - from Elvis to Rossini to Gershwin - expertly played by The CCCBand’s 80+ musicians. Fan favorite Michael Ruhl is back, so expect silky smooth vocals on “Birth of the Blues” and “I’m Confessin.’” Tickets are $15 adult/$12 senior & student. They may be reserved online at www.cccband.com or purchased at the door.
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop It’s not too late to prune your fruit trees! Join Solana Center and Revolution Landscape on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Infield Farm for a hands-on fruit tree pruning workshop. Learn how to keep your fruit trees healthy and bountiful with proper pruning techniques. Registration required. $40 per person. Presented by Solana Center’s Green Living Workshop series at the historic Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information and to Register visit: http://bit.ly/1Q1di6h
Ovation Theatre: Guys and Dolls Night Join Ovation Theatre (formerly North
County School of the Arts) for a sneak peek at performers and scenes from their upcoming production of Guys and Dolls. With food, drink and gaming themed tables to give you a taste of what it was like to be a “Guy” or a “Doll” back in the good ol’ days. Saturday, Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free, donations appreciated. 760-487-8568.
Jefferson-Hemings descendant to address AAUW for Women’s History Month The members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite the public to join them on Saturday, March 12, to hear guest speaker and member Mary Jefferson’s talk, “Sally, Thomas, Oprah, and Me: A Family Story.” The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Encinitas Community Center Ballroom, 1140 Oakcrest Park. Mary Jefferson, shown by DNA testing to be a direct descendant of Sally Hemings and President Thomas Jefferson, has appeared on the Oprah show and has spoken for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. The event is a joint Women’s History Month Event sponsored by the AAUW branches of Del Mar-Leucadia, Carlsbad-Oceanside-Vista, and Escondido-San Marcos. Guests will enjoy a Monticello-style breakfast buffet with breads, muffins, ham, fruit, and sweets. Tickets are $20 and the
deadline for reservations is March 7. A reservation form can be found online at http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net. For more information, contact AAUW Del Mar-Leucadia President Linda Quinby at 760-931-9789.
Peace Corps: Nigeria and the Biafran War Encinitas resident Jerry Sodomka, a former Peace Corps volunteer, taught in the Islamic Hausa northern region of Nigeria from 1966 to 1968 and witnessed the “Northern Riots” and onset of the Biafran Civil War. He will present photos, written material and items to create a vivid mosaic of what it was like to live in Africa during this turbulent moment in its history.(LIFE Club San Elijo) Friday, Feb. 19, 1-2:30 p.m. San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, room 201, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff. Free.
West African Dances of Senegal Guest instructor Mareme Faye is a former performer with Ballet Africans. She will break down traditional Senegal dances for beginners and advanced alike. Accompanied by outstanding percussionists. All levels welcome. Friday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 100. $15. 760-402-7229. SEE EVENTS, A23
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of taking the stairs or elevator. Be Wary of: Running. While running and jogging are wonderful aerobic exercises for your calves and feet, these activities may impact your joint health. If possible, run on a synthetic track or grass to minimize impact. Great Exercises: Stationary Bikes and Elliptical Machines. Both types of exercises provide low-impact, high-circulatory benefits to your calf muscles, improving pump blood flow without stress on joints and bones. Bikes in general strengthen and stretch your muscles while you pedal. Varicose-Very Bad Exercise #1: Weightlifting. This often puts that abdominal strain on the vena cava, sending blood pooling back in your legs. While weightlifting is often recommended for peri- to post-menopausal women, the focus should be more on resistance training. For a more beneficial routine using weights, follow the basic techniques for proper lifting, such as lower weight and high rep routines, exhaling when lifting, and following up with an aerobic activity such as walking or riding a stationary bike in order to promote circulation. And always wear compression socks during and following weightlifting to assist the blood flow back to the heart. Surprising Exercise Don’ts for Vein Health:
Yoga. This will shock and disappoint many out there, but the main thing to remember here is to avoid activities that can worsen venous reflux. In yoga, prolonged abdominal posturing should be avoided for alternate positions and a more aerobic routine. Sit ups and Crunches. Two workouts designed for abdominal strain. If you suffer from spider or varicose veins, avoid these exercises and opt for an aerobic activity that incorporates abdominal strengthening indirectly. Do if You Can’t: Sometimes you can’t make a routine workout a part of your week. This can be the result of inclement weather, an injury, illness, or even scheduling conflicts. If you can’t get in 30 minutes of walking, then try these techniques: • Activate your calf pump. Rock your feet back and forth on the ground from heel to toe, either while sitting or standing. • Wear compression socks or hose. Do this especially while traveling, sitting or standing for an extended period. During pregnancy, these should be a part of your daily uniform. Column continued at http://www.lajollalight.com/ news/2016/jan/24/Exercising-withSpider-Veins/
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Music by the Sea: European Concert Trio Harriet Fraser, soprano, Amanda Walker, clarinet, Irina Bazik, piano. They will perform works by Mozart, Schubert, Cavallini, Three Folksongs by McCabe, Three Vocalises by Vaughan Williams and piano works by Chopin and Mokranjac. Friday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $13.
5K Paw Walk Once a year, the garden is open to furry friends and their families. Dogs are encouraged to bring their owners to enjoy the 5K walk as well as pet products, doggie treats, people food and other great items for dog lovers. Limited to 2 dogs per person. Vaccinated and well-behaved dogs only. (Rancho Coastal Humane Society). Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $32, $21.
Day of Mindfulness Set amid healing gardens, participate in a peace-filled day of gentle yoga, guided sitting and walking meditation, and art making. 7 CEUs can be provided for LCSWs & MFTs. Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. California Center for Creative Renewal, 1905 Crest Drive. $80.
a.m.-12 p.m. Ocean Knoll Farm, 701 Bonita Drive (behind Ocean Knoll School). Free.
Families Make History: Weaving Families, join the San Dieguito Heritage Museum in February as it explores the tradition of weaving, which dates back 12,000 years, when branches and twigs were interlaced to create fences, shelters and baskets. Learn the basics of weaving on a loom. For ages 4+. Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free. 760-632-9711.
Will San Diego Ever Become a Great Art City? What elements are necessary for a city to become a true leader in the arts and which of these elements is San Diego missing? Artist Jenessa Goodman, museum and urban planner Priya Sircar, and City of San Diego Senior Public Art Manager Christine Jones will discuss how San Diego could raise its art profile. Moderated by Kinsee Morlan, Engagement Editor, Voice of San Diego. (Zócalo Public Square). Saturday, Feb. 20, 5 p.m. Lux Art Institute, 1550 S El Camino Real. Free.
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Meet the artists and view the street banners that will hang on Coast Hwy 101 this spring. 99 original artworks will comprise the 6-mile long exhibit. Bid on your favorites. Refreshments will be served. (101 Artists Colony, Leucadia Mainstreet Assoc., Cardiff Mainstreet Assoc.). Sunday, Feb. 21, 12-2 p.m. The Farm, Building 2, 441 Saxony Road. Free.
Senior Expo: Embracing Retirement Before & After 65 The health and wellness expo includes information on retirement with a diverse range of exhibitors, expert speakers on a variety of subjects, and demonstrations. Enjoy snacks, opportunity drawings and giveaways. (Encinitas Chamber of Commerce). Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free. 760-753-6041.
Zero Waste Shopping Workshop Reusable bag arts and crafts, bring clothing for an exchange, get a zero waste shopping tutorial, learn how to go zero waste when getting take out food, and tour the Ocean Knoll Farm. Opportunity drawings and giveaways. Part of the monthly Sustainable Living Series. (City of Encinitas, Healthy Day Partners, I Love a Clean San Diego). Saturday, Feb. 20, 10
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Cabaret Caccia: The Gospel Train Songs and stories of courage and endurance in the “Underground Railway.” With three exceptional artists: Ken Anderson, pianist and tenor, Michael Morgan, bass, and Martha Jane Weaver, mezzo-soprano. Enjoy complimentary wine, candlelight, chocolates and table seating. (Cabaret Caccia). Sunday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $25, $20 at the door.
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OUR READERS WRITE All Encinitas City Council members strive to be fiscally responsible In a letter to the editor, a resident accused me of a double standard in not considering repair and replacement expenses for a rail crossing in Cardiff, while voting against artificial turf at Leo Mullen sports park for reasons he assumed were the absence of budgeting for repair and replacement. First, I had multiple concerns about the turf project, including cost, time schedule relative to grant opportunities, and absence of enough information about the type of materials and health and safety considerations. With respect to the rail crossing, maintenance costs should be included in the budget. However, repair and replacement requirements are completely different than artificial turf which has a design life of 8-10 years, and thus is known to require replacement in that time period. Furthermore, I do prioritize the rail crossing above spending over $1 million on one sports field serving one sports group. I believe all Council members strive to be fiscally responsible, and we each vote based on our perceived priorities for the community. Safe and legal access to the beach as part of an overall upgrade to the rail corridor, which is being double tracked and will have increased frequency of trains, to me, is a well-justified investment in improved quality of life and public safety for Encinitas. Lisa Shaffer, Deputy Mayor
Where is the leadership? In November 2014, Encinitas elected its first Mayor, Kristin Gaspar. Her campaign for the
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position stressed her fiscal responsibility and leadership. Over the past year, I have observed Mayor Gaspar at City Council meetings, albeit as they are broadcast on TV. It appears to me that Mayor Gaspar politically calculates each and every vote she makes to be sure she personally looks good despite the facts. For example, the Council had before it a proposal to pay for an additional sheriff. As a new Sheriff’s Captain was just about to be put into place, the majority of the Council wanted to wait to approve additional staffing until the new Captain could do an assessment of the department. This, of course, makes perfect business sense. However, Ms. Gaspar voted for the new Sheriff at a cost of $250,000. The new Captain ‘s analysis indicated there was no need for additional staff at this time, just extra money for overtime at about $100,000. It seems that Ms. Gaspar was trying to show her “strong on law enforcement” position, spending Encinitas taxpayers’ money unnecessarily. A very generous donation has been made to the Encinitas Library. As a result, Mayor Gaspar has proposed the re-naming of our city Library to include the donor’s name. Our Encinitas Library is part of the San Diego County Library system. Mayor Gaspar did not consult the County prior to making the proposal before Council. This is not leadership. Recently an issue before the council was whether a landlord at 285 El Camino Real could add additional parking spaces to their property. Although I sympathized with the residents next to the property, the landlord was not violating any city ordinance, and, in fact, adding additional spaces only brought the lot closer to the law that mandates the number of spaces. Mayor Gaspar voted against the landlord in what I can only assume was a ploy to placate the residential neighbors. She knew the majority on the Council would vote in accordance with the law. She chose to “look good” to residents instead. It seems to me that as a leader she should be setting the example of following the laws It appears Mayor Gaspar has little sense of responsibility to her office. She is only fiscally responsible when it suits her and is clearly not a leader. Joan Gosewisch, 30-year Encinitas resident
Safer pedestrian paths to schools Traffic around Encinitas schools is a dangerous problem. I live adjacent to the Paul Ecke Central school and the traffic in the morning is crazy as parents
jockey to drop off their children and rush off to the day’s activities. The school has done an amazing and admirable job of coordinating the traffic as best they can but it is time to support them with real traffic calming support. A traffic calming plan must include a number of approaches to reduce risk and engender safety. It should be staged and supportive of a number of alternative transportation methods to and from the school. One immediate approach toward traffic relief should start with the institution of a school bus service that delivers children safely to and from their school from designated neighborhood pick up areas. The amount of CO2, air pollution and traffic from all the cars dropping individual students off could be reduced immediately. Even more so if the buses used electric energy. This type of program is in line with the California Climate Action Plan’s goal to reduce State greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. The State has funding for medium to heavy vehicle transportation hybridization that could support this type of bus program and perhaps our City Council could start by pursuing that. Safe bike and walking paths are a second intermediate addition to a comprehensive traffic calming plan, as they require construction and budgets that cross sector lines. Bike paths that “share the road” with drivers also “share the risk.” Increased use of bike paths is smart from a health and environmental standpoint but with children the roll out has to be well planned and staged. Drivers need to learn to share the road with bikes so any path established adjacent to automobile traffic should begin with adult use first then transition to child use. Bike paths separate from road traffic are ideal and widening the path along Vulcan combined with railroad underpasses will encourage students from both sides of the railroad tracks to ride to school. Finally a comprehensive traffic flow study can not simply look at the school and its immediate environment. It must also look at where the traffic is flowing in from, what obstacles exist to establishing alternative transportation along the way, and the very nature of the neighborhoods where students live including the availability of bicycles and parental buy in. Something must be done to ease the traffic adjacent to our schools so no more injuries occur and so we encourage our children to establish healthy habits. How we do that is with a staged, multi-layered approach that establishes immediate as well as longer term co-benefits for everyone. Eileen Natuzzi, MD, San Diego State University, School of Public Health Climate Reality Project
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Curtain ready to rise on next La Jolla Playhouse season La Jolla Playhouse has finalized its 2016/2017 theater season with this lineup of six shows: 1) “Hollywood” (May/June) by Joe DiPietro (Tony Award winner for Playhouse-launched “Memphis”), to be directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley; 2) “The Last Tiger in Haiti” (June/July) by UC San Diego playwriting alumnus Jeff Augustin to be directed by UCSD directing alumnus Joshua Kahan Brody; 3) “JUNK: The Golden Age of Debt” (July/August) by Ayad Akhtar (Playhouse’s “The Who & The What” and Pulitzer Prize- winner for “Disgraced”), to be directed by Tony Award-winning Doug Hughes; 4) “Tiger Style!” (September/October 2016) by La Jolla native Mike Lew, directed by Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Jaime Castañeda; 5) “Miss You Like Hell” (October/November) a world-premiere, Playhouse-commissioned musical with book and lyrics by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Pulitzer Prize winner for “Water by the Spoonful,” Tony Award-nominee for the book of “In the Heights”), music and lyrics by Erin McKeown, and
directed by Lear deBessonet (Public Theatre’s “The Odyssey” and “The Winter’s Tale”); 6) “Freaky Friday” (January/February 2017), a new musical comedy with book by Bridget Carpenter (“Friday Night Lights,’ “Parenthood”), music and lyrics by the Tony Awardand Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (“If/Then,” “Next to Normal”). It will be based on the novel “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers, and the Walt Disney films, to be directed by Christopher Ashley. Tickets are available only by subscription at lajollaplayhouse.org or (858) 550-1010. Subscription renewals are now available; new subscription purchases will be available Feb. 21. The Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse is renowned for creating some of the most exciting and adventurous work in American theater, through its new play development initiatives, its innovative WithOut Walls series, artist residencies and commissions. Currently led by Artistic Director Christopher Ashley and Managing Director Michael S. Rosenberg, the Playhouse was founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, and reborn in 1983 under the artistic leadership of Des McAnuff.
FROM MANAGED RETREAT, A2 retreat over sand nourishment projects or fortifying seawalls that protect private property, but choke off sand from public beaches. Mayor Kristin Gaspar said she’s not sure how the public feels about managed retreat, so more input is needed. “There needs to be some real conversation in our community, and maybe that starts at the subcommittee on whether that’s a concept that is supported,” Gaspar said. The Encinitas council in late 2014 formed the subcommittee to look into ways to safeguard Encinitas’ coast from sea level rise. A recent city-ordered study from the firm Moffat & Nichol states ocean levels could rise by up to 3 feet in the area by 2067. Earlier, Gaspar said the city has backed a 50-year sand replenishment plan to shore up beaches, a different approach than managed retreat. To avoid wasting time and money on projects, the city needs to settle on how it intends to protect the shoreline, she added. Councilman Tony Kranz held up a copy of the book “Sea Cliffs, Beaches and Coastal Valleys of San Diego County,” which he said shows dramatic bluff erosion over time that will only continue. He added it’s prudent that the city consider all options in tackling bluff retreat and sea level rise.
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FROM BOOKS, A1 for nearly 15 years. He noted age has slowed him down, but he’ll keep up his swashbuckling ways for as long as possible. “Oftentimes I get up in the morning before a presentation and I go, ‘What is an 82-year-old man doing running around as a pirate? This is crazy.’ But when I visit with those kids, and we take the voyage into their imaginations with whales, orcas and other pirates lurking by, it’s just magic.” A retired teacher, Pike has seen firsthand how reading skills pave the way for educational success. The program is geared toward Title 1 Schools, which have a higher percentage of children from low-income families. “We try to reach kids who may not have access to many books,” Pike said. Pike said his passion for inspiring literacy goes back to his own struggles reading. He has dyslexia, but because he fell in love with books early on, he became a strong reader and writer. Pike eventually wrote, produced and directed scores of plays and sketches. Not to mention, he has penned three novels and holds a doctorate in theatre. “Reading made my career successful, and that’s one reason I believe it’s just critically important that kids read.” In an age of iPads and other technology in the classroom, Pike said the kids appreciate interacting with Captain Book and his merry band of pirates. He, in turn, relishes the opportunity to improvise during the student shows given his theatre background.
FROM BUTTERFLIES, A1 taking Holocaust education out of the textbook, while also inspiring students to stand up for what is right. Price, who was at the Feb. 17 event, said she’s grateful the three Catholic schools are taking part in the Butterfly Project. It speaks to an interfaith bond, she added. “I think the most important work we do is interfaith events,” Price said. “It’s how we’re really going to understand each other and see what we have in common, and that we need to practice courageousness and stand up for each other.” The Butterfly Project has gone global with more than 200 communities participating, including those in Mexico, France and Australia. Price also noted a documentary is in the works — “Not the Last Butterfly” is about the unexpected places the project has reached. “It’s about people finding hope through art,” Price said. The day also included students baking cookies for inmates as part of Kairos Prison Ministry, a Christian outreach program that works in prisons across the world. The cookies are intended to remind inmates that
Pike is hardly a one-man show — other Kiwanis Club pirates accompany him during presentations and others contribute behind the scenes. Volunteers help gather books for the program, most of which are donated. The best part of the pirate shows is seeing the “light of imagination” in the kids’ faces, he said. Some of Pike’s favorite memories involve his magic spyglass, which he notes can look into the hearts of children. One time, a boy asked Pike to focus his magic spyglass on him because he was worried about hopping onto an airplane alone to Cleveland the following week. “I was caught a little off guard, but I said ‘Oh, I see a brave boy who’s going to be just fine.’ He smiled grand and bounced off.” Visit captainbook.org to learn more or donate to the program. The website includes a letter from a child Captain Book and the other pirates visited. “Thank you for making me interested in pirates. The most interesting fact I learned was that the most important treasure is not gold or jewels or anything like that. The most important treasure is knowledge,” the letter states. Also, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Encinitas is hosting a fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Encinitas Elks lodge that will help Captain Book and his crew carry out their mission. It will feature dinner, dancing, a silent auction and comedian Patti Phillips. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. RSVP for the fundraiser by calling 619-507-2100 or email patti.phillips57@gmail.com. people still care about them. Before the students painted butterflies and made cookies, they listened to special speaker Rose Schindler, a Holocaust survivor. Schindler recalled her horrific experience in the Auschwitz concentration camp, where she lost much of her family. “People were dying like ants,” Schindler said. The camp was liberated and she eventually ended up at a refugee hostel in England. There, she met her husband Max Schindler, also a Holocaust survivor. They live in San Diego. Because she’s often asked, Rose Schindler said they’re not related to Oskar Schindler, who was featured in the Steven Spielberg movie “Schindler’s List.” Echoing the Butterfly Project’s message, Rose Schindler said people should fight intolerance in all forms. “What can we do so tragedy doesn’t strike?” she said, misty-eyed with emotion. After speaking, Rose Schindler joined Saint John student Stuart Dempster in painting a butterfly. Dempster said it’s amazing that she overcame so much. “You want to prevent something like that in the future so it doesn’t happen,” he said.
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