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Encinitas rejects ban on new downtown bars BY BARBARA HENRY The Encinitas Planning Commission Feb. 16 backed away from a full-scale ban on new downtown bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, and said the city should instead pursue other ways to combat rowdy, drunken behavior late at night. The panel made its decision Feb. 16 after wading through a newly released, 170-page assessment on alcohol sales downtown and the problems associated with it. Rather than asking the City Council to consider a ban, commissioners directed city staff to research new regulatory options, including some suggestions put forward by the Encinitas Citizens Committee, a group of downtown residents and business owners. “I could not, in any form, support a moratorium,” Commissioner Tony Brandenburg said. Brandenburg, who is about to retire from the board, said he preferred a compromise solution — something that makes it tougher for places that cater to the hard-drinking, late-night crowds of “party bus” patrons to open in Encinitas, but doesn’t prevent a new pizza place

that serves patrons a cold beer with a meal. “There has to be a balancing act there somewhere,” he said. Other commissioners agreed. Commissioner Al Apuzzo said Encinitas should seek to limit new late-night, alcohol-serving establishments, but shouldn’t become so restrictive that change of any kind isn’t allowed. “Cities evolve and grow and change over time, so you have to accommodate that,” he said. Encinitas has been struggling with regulation and control of alcohol-serving restaurants, pubs and bars in recent years as the number of such places in town has grown. Many homeowners and members of downtown’s Self-Realization Fellowship have urged the city to increase regulations and impose a moratorium on new alcohol-serving establishments in the area. They’ve argued downtown Encinitas is in danger of becoming the region’s next Pacific Beach, with late-night bar fights, vandalism, drunken driving and noise complaints. Owners of downtown restaurants, ale houses, pubs SEE BARS, A23

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Players on the San Dieguito Academy tennis team participated in tryouts on Feb. 16, about a week before the beginning of the game’s season.

Tennis team looks toward another successful season BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY Joe Tomasi is looking for 21 to be his lucky number. The varsity tennis coach at San Dieguito Academy (SDA), who is in his 21st year with the school, said he hopes the team has a repeat championship victory, following last year’s success. Last year’s season – which started with the opening of a new tennis facility at SDA in October 2015 – included the first championship win for the team in more than 20 years. The SDA boys squad, seeded fourth, won four straight playoff matches last spring to take the SDS Division II title. For that performance, the Mustangs’ first team championship since 1993, Tomasi was named the section’s Coach of the Year. In the championship contest against San Diego High, SDA won the first 11 matches to clinch the title just one hour into the outing.

Tomasi credits the 12-member team’s confidence levels and determination for earning them the recognition. “I think the boys, toward the end of our season last year, just finally believed that they could compete with anybody,” he said Feb. 16 during tryouts, a week ahead of the start of the season. “They had great attitudes and confidence levels that got them a little motivated. Everything just fell into place last year.” All of last year’s players are returning to the team, except for one person who graduated, Tomasi said. Colton Dils, an 18-year-old senior who described the team as “underdogs,” said they do not see each other as competitors, but as friends. “We can always tease each other and mess around, but because we have such a good relationship, we can cheer each other on more,” said Dils, who has been on the varsity team since his freshman SEE TENNIS, A23

County Supervisors wait on community choice energy study BY KAREN BILLING Despite many public comments in support, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors opted not to go forward with a feasibility study on community choice aggregation (CCA), instead voting to wait a year and see how other cities’ and jurisdictions’ studies progress. Currently the cities

of San Diego and Solana Beach are conducting studies on CCA and the cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and Oceanside are also considering community choice energy. A CCA program allows local governments to buy and sell electricity generated by renewable resources while the utility continues to deliver

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BY TERI FIGUEROA Several hundred people turned out for a town hall rally in Vista Tuesday night, Feb. 21, chanting and cheering in support of Obamacare. The invited guest, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, who also represents the cities of Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Camp Pendleton, did not attend the gathering, held at the Jim Porter Recreation Center at Brengle Terrace Park, about 5 miles from Issa’s district headquarters. His absence wasn’t surprising — earlier in the day he’d met with more than 225 people, including about 75 Trump supporters and 150 protesters who were camped outside of his office, taking questions on a range of topics, from immigration to the travel ban to healthcare. His spokesman said last week that Issa had other commitments that made it unlikely he would attend the town hall. Nationwide, there has been increasing pressure on members of Congress to hold such meetings, primarily from people concerned about President Donald Trump’s policies. The group that organized Tuesday’s event has held weekly protests at Issa’s office and raised $6,000 for a full-page newspaper ad urging him to attend the town hall, which focused on the

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Hundreds of people outside the Jim Porter Recreation Center in Vista chant sayings such as “Where is Darrell?” at a town hall event Feb. 21. Affordable Care Act. Labor unions and healthcare advocacy groups funded the event. Prior to the meeting, Denny Cope, an Encinitas woman who is raising her grandchildren and attended the town hall, said she lived for 24 years without health insurance until she was able to receive Medicare at age 65. She doesn't want to see the same fate for other people. “[Issa's] vote to repeal the

Affordable Care Act will leave about 5 million people in California uncovered," Cope said. "I don't want anyone to have to suffer through years without healthcare like I did. No one should have to decide [whether] to buy groceries for their children or grandchildren or re-order required over-priced prescription drugs.” She said her main concern is what happens to SEE OBAMACARE, A22

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Planning in the works for Del Mar’s first Breeders’ Cup BY JOE TASH Tickets for the first-ever Breeders’ Cup horse race to be held at the Del Mar Race Track, one of the premier events on the sport’s annual calendar, are set to go on sale to the public March 6. An executive with the Breeders’ Cup gave an update on planning for the event, set for Nov. 3-4, to the board of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds and race track, at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. “We’re so excited to show the world what Del Mar is about,” said Drew Fleming, senior vice president with the Breeders’ Cup organization. “This is the Super Bowl of horse racing,” said Tim Fennell, CEO and general manager of the fairgrounds. The Breeders’ Cup includes two days of horse racing, with a total of 13 races — plus an “under-card,” with purses and awards totaling $28 million, Fleming said.

“It’s the world’s richest two days of racing,” he said. A Breeders’ Cup festival, which will start about a week before the races, will include such events as a golf tournament, concerts and a 10k run, said Fleming in an interview after the meeting. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, host for the Breeder’s Cup, has proposed erecting a large party tent in Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park for events, and that request is pending approval by city officials. Attendance will be capped at 37,000 for each day of the two-day racing event, smaller crowds than the more than 40,000 spectators who typically show up for opening day of Del Mar’s summer race season. However, the Breeders’ Cup audience will include visitors from around the world, and the crowd could feature foreign sovereigns and heads of state, Fleming said. “The small group that does come tends to spend a lot of money,” Fleming said. Fleming pointed to a study SEE BREEDERS’ CUP, A22

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Bikes, cars struggle to share Coast Highway BY PHIL DIEHL A growing movement in North County to transform Coast Highway 101 into a more bicycle-friendly thoroughfare hasn’t been without its rough spots as commuters on two and four wheels struggle to share the road. From Del Mar to Oceanside, cities are looking to slow traffic, widen bike lanes and implement other changes that encourage people to get out of their cars and use alternate forms of transportation. The reaction isn’t always pretty. “I’ve had people yell at me that the road is for cars,” said Michael Faulstich, who rides a bike from his home in Encinitas to work at the Salk Institute in La Jolla most weekdays. “They don’t get it that I’m just another vehicle.” Del Mar resident David

Shannahoff-Khalsa said trying to put bikes on equal footing with cars is ridiculous. “Traffic is already severe,” he said. “Why make a bottleneck? We have to have some kind of common sense.” Solana Beach finished an overhaul on its portion of Coast Highway in 2013, completing a $7 million project that converted the road to narrower lanes with wide sidewalks, gathering spaces and buffered bike lanes. Encinitas made changes in Leucadia, reducing traffic lanes and adding “sharrows” — large white markers painted on the asphalt — to remind drivers to slow down and share the lane. Del Mar and Oceanside are studying similar changes, hoping to better accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians and create a more

vibrant environment for businesses and residents along the coast. The changes are praised by urban planners like Dan Burden who say they signal the start of “a whole new era for transportation.” “The future is about building our cities for people,” said Burden, who spoke Feb. 16 at a Carlsbad forum on the past, present and future of Highway 101. Cars will still be accommodated, he said, but streets should be designed to encourage people to drive slower and safer, and to reward them for taking short trips instead of long ones. Not everyone is there yet. After a re-striping pilot program was launched last year in Oceanside — reducing parts of Coast Highway from two to four lanes, and adding wider bike lanes — more than 400 people signed a petition against

the changes. Led by a group called Save South O, they said a narrower road might work in a touristy area like downtown but not in a neighborhood where the road is frequented by locals headed to work or home. “The entire corridor is not the same in terms of residents and businesses,” South Oceanside resident Joel West told the City Council in November. “Our neighborhood does not have a pier or high-rise hotels… We depend on Coast Highway for circulation.” In fact, Highway 101 was built nearly a century ago to get cars between San Diego and Los Angeles as quickly as possible. Interstate 5 took over that job in the 1960s, but it’s now choked with traffic during the morning and evening commute —

prompting San Diego motorists to cut over to Coast Highway as an alternate route. A back-up freeway isn’t the vision that city planners have for the historic road. Instead of escorting drivers out of town, they see the coastal route as a way to invite people in, to stop and shop, ride bicycles, enjoy the beach, and maybe meet some new people or old friends. Leaders of the region’s robust cycling community say slowing traffic and improving bike lanes along Highway 101 will ultimately improve the quality of life for all. “It’s all a really positive direction,” said Andy Hanshaw of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. “We think it makes sense for safety, and certainly for climate impacts, reducing SEE COAST, A21

Pedestrian hit by car in Carlsbad last month in stable condition BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY A New York woman who was critically injured after being struck by a car in Carlsbad Jan. 17 is in stable condition, her father said. Christine Newins, 51, of Long Island — who was identified by her father, Don Moore, in a phone conversation Feb. 21 — was struck by a 2002 Ford Mustang that was

headed south on Carlsbad Boulevard about 10:30 a.m. south of Palomar Airport Road, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. Paramedics took Newins to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Moore said he believed the doctors “saved [his daughter’s] life and brought her back.” He said his daughter, who was in town

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Moore credited Newins’ athletic skills and the doctors at Scripps for his daughter’s recovery. “I don’t think the average person could have made it, that’s for sure,” he said. The driver, a 24-year-old man from Carlsbad, was not hurt. San Diego Union-Tribune reporter David Hernandez contributed to this report.

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Jeff Deverett – on location in his adoptive San Diego – a producer’s story BY CATHARINE L. KAUFMAN The life of intrepid film producer and entrepreneur Jeff Deverett, a local resident, reads like a blockbuster movie script. Growing up with an identical twin brother, Larry, made it tough to have a sense of individuality. Deverett, however, always dreamed of producing movies, particularly family-oriented, independent ones, and sharing meaningful and wholesome messages with the world. The standing joke among Deverett’s buddies is that when Jeff makes a film, everyone knows how it’s going to end — with a satisfying and positive resolution. He recalls having a heart-to-heart with his dad when planning his future career. Deverett senior advised young Jeff that he should follow his passion and do what he wants to – as long as he goes to law school first. After accepting his father’s suggestion, and graduating in 1985 from the “Harvard of the North,” Osgoode Hall Law School), the neophyte filmmaker landed in his industry of choice with a Toronto-based company called Astral Communications as Vice President of Independent Film Distribution. There, he earned his stripes by learning all facets of the independent film industry. Currently he is President and CEO

of Deverett Media Group, a film and TV production and distribution company located in San Diego. The filmmaker owes the life-changing move to his wife. “Debra said she would divorce me if she had to spend one more winter in Canada. I did simple math, and figured that a move would be cheaper than a divorce,” jokes Deverett. San Diego also fit the bill for climate, lifestyle, and an ideal environment to raise their boys. So far, his industry accomplishments include several family movies in worldwide distribution through Netflix, on which he acted as executive producer. Full Out is a true story of courage and optimism when a 14-year-old San Diegan gymnast named Ariana Berlin missed her chance at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing because of a debilitating car accident. Through persistence and sheer grit, she made a miraculous comeback to pursue her dream. In My Brother’s Keeper, identical twins plan on competing in the National Rowing Championships. When one twin decides to follow a path toward an Ivy League future, the brotherly bond is shattered. Deverett’s latest oeuvre titled Kiss and Cry, with a premier screening at the UltraStar Mission Valley Hazard Center on

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Students from the A Million Knots School hold up solar-paneled backpacks donated to them by Pacific Ridge students. The panels help them see at night since many don’t have electricity at home.

Upcoming Pacific Ridge fashion show funds Indian school More than 400 million Indian people live on less than a dollar a day and local students are hoping to disrupt the cycle of poverty. Students at Pacific Ridge School are hosting Rajasthan Rising, a fashion show fundraiser open to the public March 3, 6-9:30 p.m., to continue to support a school in India which they funded the construction of. The A Million Knots School provides free education to girls near Alwar, Rajasthan, in hopes of giving them a chance at a better future. The school is named after the service

learning group based at Pacific Ridge. What started as a summer project making and selling bracelets, morphed into the group that is making an impact in India. Members of the group raised about $2,000 to build the school in 2012 and have continued to send $2,000 a year to keep it running. However, many of the students are seniors and wanted to ensure the school has the proper funding to continue once they graduate from Pacific Ridge. SEE SCHOOL, A21

Guitar orchestra forming Guitarists of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s upcoming session. The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra spring session’s theme is Music of Italy, and includes classical and contemporary selections including Ravel’s Bolero, Love Theme From The Godfather, Volare’ arranged in a flamenco style, Vivaldi’s Op. 3 No. 2, Boccherini’s Introduction et Fandango, Ennio Moriconne’s Cinema Paradiso and others. All of the pieces have been adapted for four or more parts for a 40-piece guitar orchestra. The session begins March

13 and goes through the end of May, with a concert on June 2. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ranch View Baptist Church, 415 Rancho Santa Fe Rd., in Encinitas. The orchestra is comprised of 30 - 40 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. 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. 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, the guitar orchestra’s registration tab, or contact Peter Pupping at Guitar Sounds, (760) 943-0755 or peter@guitarsounds.com

Week in Sports La Costa Canyon completed a perfect league season as the Mavericks defeated Torrey Pines 68-60 in an Avocado League West finale for both teams on Feb. 16. Alexis Machain scored 17 points and Kaylee Berry scored 15 points to lead the Mavericks. Margaux Eibel scored 13 points and Colleen Haggerty scored 10 points. The Mavericks victory followed a 71-35

league win against Canyon Crest Academy two days earlier in which Machain scored 20 points and Berry scored 19 points. Eibel added 10 points. The Mavericks improved to 10-0 in league and 24-4 overall for the season. The Falcons fell to 5-5 in league and 14-9 overall for the season. –Reported by Gideon Rubin

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NCL chapter to honor 21 young women The San Diego Del Sol Chapter of the National Charity League will be honoring 21 special young women on March 11 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn at its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Dance. The graduating seniors have devoted six years of volunteer services to the NCL Chapter and various San Diego charities. The NCL Del Sol Class of 2017 Ticktockers are all high school seniors graduating from Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School, Cathedral Catholic High School, La Costa Canyon High School, Carlsbad High School, Pacific Ridge School, Sage Creek High School, Great Oaks High School, The Bishop’s School and Coronado High School. During the six-year program, the mothers and daughters participated in philanthropic work, educational activities, leadership development and cultural enrichment. They have performed hundreds of hours of community

service at a variety of organizations throughout the county, including Ronald McDonald House, Autism Tree, Meals on Wheels, Armed Services and Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more than 50 years, National Charity League has thrived as one of the nation’s most distinctive and well-respected mother-daughter organizations. NCL’s mission is to foster the mother-daughter relationship in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. NCL members are committed to improving local communities though hands-on volunteerism. The Del Sol Chapter of NCL has members from Carlsbad to Coronado. It’s 400-plus members serve over 18 local philanthropies. To learn more about NCL Del Sol, visit www.ncldelsol.org

Jessica Kort named Leichtag Foundation’s philanthropy manager The Leichtag Foundation has announced the appointment of Jessica Kort as the nonprofit’s new philanthropy manager. In her new role, Kort will develop giving opportunities for community members, oversee a new giving circle Jessica Kort initiative, build the Foundation’s philanthropic consulting practice and look at ways that Leichtag

Foundation can increase its impact and leverage across funding areas, according to a news release. Since becoming independent in 2007, the Leichtag Foundation has granted more than $96 milion, and about 23 percent has stayed in Encinitas, said Joshua Sherman, communications and creative manager for the nonprofit. Kort most recently served as managing director of Foothold Foundation, which supports collaborative efforts in San Diego’s social sector. She also currently

CERT presents free preparedness program The Encinitas Fire Department and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will present a one-hour disaster preparedness program called "Are You Ready" on March 6 at 6 p.m. The free event — at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive — will address disasters that are likely to affect Encinitas. Attendees will learn detailed steps to take before a disaster strikes , and materials will be provided that outline the supplied needed to support a family in the event of a disaster for up to 72 hours. Encinitas Fire Department-endorsed Home Disaster Prepareness Starter Kits will also be available at a reduced price during the training session. Those who are interested in attending should email ayr@enccert.org. Due to limited space, people are encouraged to sign up early.

serves as a steering committee member of the San Diego Chapter of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy. “Jessica’s deep understanding of and experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, along with her creativity, will add to and inspire a culture of philanthropy in our region and beyond. We are enthusiastic to welcome her to the Leichtag Foundation team,” said Charlene Seidle, Leichtag Foundation executive vice president, in a statement.

Water districts to host free landscape design workshop The San Dieguito Water District, along with the Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District, will host a free landscape design for homeowners workshop on March 3. The free three-hour workshop takes place at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lessons include: how to convert your turf area to a water efficient landscape How to select plants that will thrive in our Mediterranean climate; how to analyze your yard, identify soil, remove turf & irrigate efficiently; and how to create a professional landscape, planting & irrigation designs ready for installation. For more information about this workshop and to sign up, visit http://conta.cc/2kuUIzO.

Five years ago, a ragtag group of high school surfers from The Grauer School donned competition jerseys for the first time, piled their boards in a heap on the sand next to the other schools’ brightly colored tents and tightly-constructed surfboard racks, and unceremoniously entered the world of competitive scholastic surfing. It took the fledgling team two full seasons to capture their first team win. In their fifth season, the Grauer surf team finished off the 2016-17 season with an undefeated record of 5-0, placing it atop Division 4 of the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS). Located in close proximity to such famed North County surf spots as Cardiff Reef, the San Elijo Campgrounds, and Swami’s, The Grauer School’s decision to start a surf team was a no-brainer except for one thing: the school’s small size. The local independent school’s student body consists of 150 students in grades 7-12 with about 100 students in high school. The SSS typically requires teams in Division 4 to field between 8 and 14 individuals in order to compete, so Grauer surfers quickly learned to surf shorthanded in the first three years of competition. Coached by Sean Preci, English department chair (and former managing editor of Longboard Magazine), along with Chris Ahrens, assistant coach (and acclaimed surf writer), Grauer’s surf program persevered through loss after loss during their first years of competition. Preci remarks, “Fortunately, we got the kids to buy into the fact that we were trying to build a competitive surfing program, and naturally that would take time, so their triumphs and defeats wouldn’t

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only affect them but also students wanting to surf for Grauer years down the road.” The Grauer School was formed in 1991 by Dr. Stuart Grauer, the headmaster and an avid surfer who can be found most mornings surfing Cardiff Reef before work. The independent school has been at the forefront of the rapidly growing small schools movement, and since opening its doors, it has also boasted a rich surfing heritage. Dr. Grauer reflects on being an Encinitas educator for over two decades, “Seeing that Encinitas was named the best surf town in the continental U.S. by Surfer Magazine, the Grauer School is proud to be a reflection of the best of all our community has to offer. On that level, building a better surfer is what we call ‘serious joy.’ The Grauer surfer-scholar is not only an athlete, but a steward of the ocean, littoral, and coastal ecosystems.” Grauer senior Matteo Cometti competed in the shortboard division this year. He surfs every day before or after school, which helps keep him more focused at school. He explains, “Surfing is an endless competition with myself. I’m always trying to improve and learn new maneuvers, because I can always do it bigger and better.” The advice from Coaches Preci and Ahrens has been instrumental in Cometti’s improvement from a novice to a strong competitor over the last four years in Grauer’s Surf Physical Education class and on the school’s Surf Team. Cometti plans to attend California Lutheran University next year, and one of the reasons he chose the school is so he can continue surfing competitively at the collegiate level. SEE SURF, A21

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Encintas student wins Free teen heart screening Youth In Action Award and scholarship from National 4H Council National 4-H Council recently announced that Encinitas resident Samuel Sugarman, 18, a freshman at Principia College in Elsah, Ill., was selected as winner of the 2017 4-H Youth In Action Award for Agriculture. Sugarman will be nationally recognized for his “true leadership through agriculture education and his free Farm Tour Program.” Sugarman created the Farm Tour Program to connect youth in his community with animals and nature. Over the past five years, Sugarman led hundreds of farm tours, educating youth about sustainable agriculture, where food comes from, and respect for animals and the earth. “As a teen leader, I hosted lots of project meetings at my farm and saw how beneficial it was for urban

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Encinitas resident Samuel Sugarman was announced Feb. 22 as the nationwide 4-H Youth in Action award winner for Agriculture. children to interact with the animals,” Sugarman said. “When children grow up disconnected from their food, from animals and from the earth, they miss opportunities to develop qualities of stewardship, compassion, patience, and gratitude.” SEE STUDENT, A21

A free teen heart screening for students 12 to 25 will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, sponsored by the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation. The screening is offered by the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation, which has screened nearly 22,000 teens for heart abnormalities that put about 1 in 100 students at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest - a leading cause of death under 25, and the #1 killer of student athletes. Heart screenings are not a part of annual checkups or pre-participation sports physicals, even though most heart conditions have no warning signs or unrecognized symptoms -- which is why Eric’s Foundation screens for free. Parents simply register at

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Woman killed by freight train in Encinitas BY PAULINE REPARD A woman died after dashing herself against the side of a passing freight train in Encinitas on the night of Feb. 22, a sheriff’s official said. Her friends found her lying near the tracks, severely injured, and called 911 about 10:30 p.m. She died at a hospital, sheriff’s Sgt. Jason King said. He said the case appears to be a suicide, but that will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The woman, believed to be in her late 20s or early 30s, was with friends near Coast Highway 101 and Diana Street, King said. As a southbound BNSF Railway freight train went past at around 50 mph, the woman ran straight toward it. She hit the side of a car and was knocked away, King said. The engineer didn’t know the train had hit anyone, but was notified by the North County Transit District,

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EVENT BRIEFS 5th annual SDA alumni benefit

LIFE Lecture: Electoral College

Paul Coates, class of 1976, presents the world premiere of his play “The Middle of It,” to benefit San Dieguito Academy’s theater department on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. at 7 p.m. The play is the second part of his “The Living Plays” trilogy and explores the lives of three couples. Tickets are $35 each. It will take place at San Dieguito Academy’s Liggett Theatre, 800 Santa Fe Drive. For more information and tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2kWLOpU.

Political science professor Joe Chirra will discuss the Electoral College on Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., room 201. The lecture is free. For more information, email lifesanelijo@gmail.com.

Watercolor Windows of the World with Barbara Roth Participants in this workshop on Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will learn about all the drawing and painting techniques, as well as tools, needed in order to create paintings of the fabulous windows all over the world. The cost is $40 and includes materials. The class will take place at 816 South Coast Highway. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2j7vtOo.

Drawing/painting, getting it right with Linda Luisi This workshop on Feb. 25 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. will focus on drawers and painters who would like to sharpen up their skills. The cost is $75, and the class takes place at 816 South Coast Highway. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2jSt7af.

Intro to Nuno Felt This workshop on Feb. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. will focus on designing and creating a one-of-a-kind scarf. The cost is $75, including a materials fee. The class will take place at 816 South Coast Highway. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2iYbBSN.

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L101 After Hours Session: Ascent Trio A seven-piece ensemble will play contemporary jazz by band leader and pianist Tonga Ross Ma’u on Feb. 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 for students/seniors. For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2kWOR1x.

Embracing retirement before and after 65 The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, will host the 2017 Senior Expo on Feb. 25. The free event — called “Embracing Retirement, Before and After 65” — will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. It is geared toward people who will be retiring soon, those who have already retired and adults looking for options for their aging parents. The event will include exhibitors, including government agencies, as well as health care, housing and senior care providers. Vendors will also offer fun and educational ideas and choices. There will also be presentations by experts: Dr. Dolores Fazzino, “Help! How do I get the Most out of My Healthcare Experience?”; Sue Rutledge, “Will your Retirement Money Boat Float?”; Dr. Craig Grether, “Easy Tips to keep your Memory Sharp” and Mary Dale, “Medicare Made Easy.”

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Make a Heart Garden Every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., the San Dieguito Heritage Museum presents a free heart garden artwork workshop. The museum is located at 450 Quil Gardens Drive. For more information, call 760-632-9711.

Concert: Coastal Communities Concert Band This 34th anniversary concert, Conductor’s Choice, on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. will feature guest soloist Marty Erickson on tuba. It will take place at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street in Carlsbad. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance. For more information and tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2m5rh7H.

Concert: Music of Women Composers This free concert on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. will feature the lesser-known music of women composers from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It will take place at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. For more information, email Fontainelaing@yahoo.com.

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Shack cracks open its doors in Encinitas BY PAM KRAGEN Encinitas now has its very own “crack shack.” But don’t worry. It’s not what it sounds like. On Feb. 13, the second outlet of San Diego’s hugely successful fried chicken eatery, The Crack Shack, opened at 407 Encinitas Blvd. The first Shack opened in Little Italy in November 2015. It became an instant smash and landed on dozens of “best of” lists (including MSN’s top 18 chicken restaurants in the U.S. last summer). Even today, on a typical Saturday it will serve up to 1,000 fried chicken and chicken sandwich orders. Crack Shack was the second restaurant concept developed by La Jolla entrepreneur Mike Rosen and celebrity chef/partner Richard Blais (star of “Top Chef” and other many other TV shows). Their first project was Juniper & Ivy, a fine-dining restaurant in Little Italy that’s also been consistently top-rated since it opened in 2014. Health-conscious Encinitas may seem an unlikely spot for a fast-casual fried chicken outlet, but Crack Shack is no KFC. The top-selling item is a 5-piece, cooked-to-order tray of bone-in fried chicken priced at $15. The chicken is all organic, free range and never frozen, sourced from Southern California farms (same goes for the eggs). Blais, who lives in Del Mar with his wife and two daughters, said customers are willing to set aside their diets and pay a little more for good ingredients. “Diners can say it’s farm fresh here,” Blais said. “It’s casual but you’re getting better ingredients.” Encinitas resident Ken Schulenburg has driven his family to Little Italy to eat at Crack Shack, and they’re all excited they can now get their chicken fix a lot closer to home. “I grew up on fried chicken in Kentucky and theirs is really good,” Schulenburg said. “It’s really moist inside and I like the crust on the outside. I think it’s great they’re coming here. Encinitas thrives on new concepts and I think it will be a big success.” Like the Little Italy original, the Encinitas Crack Shack has a walk-up order menu, picnic-style seating, an open-air layout, a full bar,

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Chef/partner Richard Blais, foreground, gets down with the Crack Shack chicken at the new Encinitas location with, from left, manager Dan Pena, owner Mike Rosen, executive chef Jon Sloan and development director Joshua Lichtman. patio seating and a giant fiberglass chicken. The Encinitas location also has a children’s sandbox area, which replaces the bocce ball court in Little Italy. The bocce court was a nod to the community’s Italian roots, but it was also a space-filler. Executive Chef Jon Sloan, who developed the Crack Shack menu, said nobody knew if the concept would work, so they were afraid to install too many chairs. Instead, the Crack Shack had a line around the block on its opening morning and by the end of that day had sold out all the food it expected to last five days. While Crack Shack has been a retail success story, there have been some adjustments over the past 16 months. The team assumed the restaurant would have a steady flow of business all day (hours are generally 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.), but the majority of customers come for dinner. Ideas for an expanded dessert menu were shelved when the company realized diners were too full after their meals. The Little Italy space was built without a roof, and bad weather has impacted business. And Dan Pena, who manages the restaurants, said some of the most popular items were taken off the menu because they couldn’t be prepared as consistently and quickly as necessary. “We’re of a mindset that it’s easier and better to do 20 things as well as you can rather than 30 things that you can’t,” said Sloan, adding that

the Encinitas chef team headed by Andrew Schrader all have experience working the line at Juniper & Ivy. The 6,000-square-foot Encinitas Crack Shack is 30 percent larger than in Little Italy, with a longer bar (18 seats, with 32 beers on tap, wine and a cocktail program). Rosen built it inside a former Coco’s restaurant, which started out as a Bob’s Big Boy in 1975. The new design, which Rosen said “has a bit of grit in it,” incorporates chicken wire, wood from an old red barn and corrugated metal walls from a chicken shed. Originally, Rosen said he planned to remove much of the roof, but during renovations he uncovered a handsome wood beam ceiling and decided to leave it in place. Instead, the walls have been replaced with paneled, floor-to-ceiling windows that slide back to let in fresh air. Rosen said the next stop for Crack Shack is a third location, opening in July or August in Costa Mesa at Orange Avenue and 17th Street. He has said in the past he doesn’t see the concept growing beyond sunny Southern California because of its indoor-outdoor design. Customer Schulenburg said he thinks the open-air look gives Crack Shack a uniquely California vibe. “They’ve created a whole experience there,” he said. “What they’re doing is different and I think it will be rewarded.” – Pam Kragen is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Encinitas acupuncturist uses Chinese, Western methods

in Fu does not just perform acupuncture. The Encinitas-based acupuncturist said he likes to educate his patients about the Western and Chinese methods he practices. The acupuncturist — whose first name is pronounced like “Chin” — has been performing acupuncture for 30 years in China, San Marcos and San Clemente. He opened a practice in Encinitas, at 4401 Manchester Ave. #202, two years ago. He said acupuncture — which stimulates certain points of the body by penetrating the body with needles — is a tradition in his family, and he’s a third-generation acupuncturist. “My family is traditional,” he said with a Chinese accent, noting he’s the only one in his family who studied both Western and Chinese practices. “When I was a kid, most of the children grew up with toys and a lot of fun, but I grew up with the family. You could play a lot with the herbs. I really became

experienced with them and my family’s background.” Fu said acupuncture can help alleviate anxiety, stress, depression, vertigo, migraine headaches, pain, sciatica, allergies, carpal tunnel, tinnitus, skin condition, arthritis, menstrual disorders, indigestion, the common cold and more. His biggest success story, he said, was helping a woman overcome infertility. In college in China, Fu learned both Western and traditional Chinese methods. He said the difference between the two is Chinese acupuncture relies on energy signals in the body. “The theory of the Chinese medicine is they’re not the same as Western diagnoses,” he said. “For example, in Chinese medicine, we’re more concerned about energy and chi. We talk about blood and chi circulation. All problems are concerned with chi: good chi or bad chi. Western medicine only talks about infractions or pain.” Unlike traditional doctors,

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acupuncturists do not prescribe medication for the pain or symptoms. Instead, they get to the root of the problem, Fu said. “From my knowledge, when you have a headache, a doctor gives you Tylenol,” he said. “Chinese doctors will figure out what causes this headache. When I practice, I use the Western to diagnose

and combine it with my Chinese knowledge to take care of patients.” He said he has taken care of more than 25,000 individual patients in his career, including high-profile celebrities, though he declined to name names. Anyone can have acupuncture performed on them, Fu said, adding that his youngest patient was 3 and his oldest patient was in her 90s. He said he believes nowadays more people are turning to acupuncture, which has been increasingly covered by insurance agencies. “Now more and more people understand the value of Chinese medicine,” he said. “When the people come to see me, the advantage I can give them is education. I’m not just needling them. I use my knowledge in Western and Eastern medicine to give them more education.” While some may be hesitant to be poked by needles, the pain is minimal and the needle is about the diameter of a strand of hair. “Nobody likes needles — including me,” he said. “But after you try it, you feel nothing. It just feels like an ant bite.” The pain is less than the blood sugar test diabetes patients perform by pricking their fingers, he added. He said the number and placement of the needles depends on the condition. For more information, call Fu at 760-230-2490. – Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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North Coast Rep inks agreement with Encinitas on potential new space BY JAMES HEBERT And here we go again. North Coast Repertory Theatre announced Thursday morning, Feb. 16, that it has signed an exclusive negotiating agreement aimed at developing a new performing-arts facility in Encinitas. NCRT now becomes at least the fifth theater company to propose building a new home on the long-vacant Encinitas Ranch Town Center site, which was earmarked for a potential performing-arts operation when the shopping center along El Camino Real David was developed in 1994. Ellenstein But NCRT, which has occupied its current 194-seat Solana Beach space since 1982, may well have a major advantage because it’s a long-established company with solid financials and a large subscriber base. The theater had revenues of $2.4 million and an operating surplus of $258,000 for the fiscal year ending in 2015 (the most recent for which figures are available). Its budget has more than doubled since artistic director David Ellenstein came aboard in late 2002. The news comes not quite two years after

Intrepid Theatre entered into its own agreement with the city to move ahead on a new-theater proposal for Encinitas site. Intrepid eventually bowed out after it became clear the company (now in residence at the Horton Grand Theatre in downtown San Diego) would not be able to raise enough money for the project. NCRT has been the subject of more than one prospective move in the past, including a project that almost came to fruition near the Solana Beach train station, and the more recent possibility of moving into the One Paseo development in Carmel Valley. (The company also was previously interested in the Encinitas site about a decade ago.) The Feb. 16 announcement said the agreement “involves negotiation of a long-term property lease in the Encinitas Ranch Town Center. In parallel, North Coast Rep will proceed with assessing the feasibility of design and construction of the new facility.” It added that NCRT envisions a facility “to better match the high artistic quality of its productions, and to better meet the future needs of the broader San Diego community. “The agreement with the City of Encinitas represents the next step in this endeavor.” – James Hebert is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Your loved one spent a lifetime making an impact in the community. Let us help you honor their memory and share their accomplishments by creating a lasting tribute. Life Tributes James Peter Gravendyk August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015

James Peter Gravendyk passed away peacefully at home in La Jolla, California, surrounded by loved ones on June 23, 2015. Jim was born to John and Dorothea Gravendyk on May 10, 1922. Upon the death of his father in 1935, Jim at age 14 was forced to pack up his mother, brother and sisters and with a special drivers license in hand, drove the family from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles in an aging Model A Ford. During WWII Jim, with his younger brother by his side, crisscrossed the Pacific in the service of the U.S. Merchant Marines. After the war Jim joined the Southern California Aircraft Industry. He and Joyce married and had two children, their son John, and later, daughter Jan. Jim and Joyce led an active social life from their home in Manhattan Beach, California. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of family. They spent many happy times snow skiing, boating, bicycle riding, scuba diving and various equestrian pursuits involving the family horses. Upon retirement as a Chief Engineer from Northrop Aerospace Company, Jim

(aka “Gravy”) relocated to Cambria, California, where he and his second wife, Marjanna, launched many travel adventures in their motorhome. After Marjanna’s passing, Jim continued to live in his beautiful Cambria “home in the pines” and rode his bicyd Jan Crr Stevens and Scarlett Wilke. He was preceded in death by his wives, Joyce Arcelia Gravendyk and Marjanna Freeman; sisters, Florence and Dorothy; brother, John; and granddaughter, Hillary. and Scarlett Wilke. He was preceded in death by his wives, Joyce Arcelia Please sign the guest book online at www.legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

Abigail Haskell Redfern August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015

LA JOLLA – Abigail “Gail” Redfern died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. She was an intelligent, generous and good humored La Jollan who will be deeply missed. With a ready smile, Gail always brought a positive outlook and made all feel welcome in her home. She believed in the power of education to counteract ignorance and bigotry and quietly supported causes to this effect. Gail was born in Tucson, Arizona, to Bess and Fletcher Haskell. She graduated from Tucson High School in 1950. Gail obtained both BA and MA degrees in education at Stanford University. She met her husband-to-be, John Redfern, on a summer vacation in La Jolla and they married in 1954. She taught at the Bishop’s School, but later dedicated herself to raising her three

children. She maintained an interest in the arts, particularly the opera and Spanish literature Gail is survived by her children, Donald, Tamlin and Charles; and grandchildren, Grace, Gabrielle, Chloe, Avery, Alma and Karl. An account has been established in her memory at La Jolla Public Library: Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.

August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015

Alan David Sapowith was born on February 20, 1925, and passed away on May 20, 2015. He was born in Delaware, the son of Reba and Harry Sapowith. But for short stints in the Air Force and a family business, Alan’s career spanned over 30 years in the aerospace industry. A graduate of West Point with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University, he managed multi-disciplined R & D programs in a number of fields ranging from nuclear weapons effects to stealth, contributing papers and creative designs in many of them. He had a passion for tennis, skiing, bridge and politics and in his younger years white water canoeing. He will be missed and remembered for his satire and wit, his

great sense of humor, his strong moral values and his dazzling smile. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Blumenthal; one son, Mark; three daughters, Andrea, Amy and Lisa; two stepchildren, Robin and Bill; four grandsons, Heath, Taylor, Brett and Mathew; two granddaughters, Emma and Annelies; one great-grandson, Rainen; and two greatgranddaughters, Layla and Lauren. A memorial to celebrate his life was held on May 29, 2015, at 11:30 AM at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Center Drive, San Diego, CA. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.

Moylan Feild “Tony” Garth August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015

LA JOLLA – Lifelong La Jolla resident, Moylan Feild Garth (known as “Tony”), passed away unexpectedly from illness May 23, 2015, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA. Growing up in La Jolla Shores he spent his youth attending The Gillespie School, Scripps Elementary (now The Children’s School), San Miguel’s (now Bishop’s), and graduating from La Jolla High School class of ’66. He went on and graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara and became a successful stock broker for Dean Witter before deciding to fulfill a passion for the Law. He went to the Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he was Editor in Chief of the Law Review and graduated Magna Cum Laude and became a member of the bar in 1990. After working in the public defender’s office and for several top firms he started his own practice becoming a top criminal defense attorney. He believed in the law and everything it stood for. He represented clients from all walks of life and all circumstances and stood tall believing that everyone deserved a proper defense. Jerry Streichler, retired Dean of the College of Technology

at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015, in his home in La Jolla. Born on December 8,1929, on the Lower East Side of New York, he grew up during the Depression, then moved to New Jersey during his teen years, moving later to Ohio and then retiring in California. From these humble beginnings, he became one of the leading university educators of his generation. His early career as a mechanical designer in Montclair, New Jersey, was interrupted when his Air National Guard unit was called up for duty during the Korean War. He served at Turner Air Force Base in Georgia, Godman Air Force Base at Fort Knox in Kentucky, and the Air-

Judith Miller George August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015

Skip was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on January 4, 1929. He passed away on June 12, 2015, from pulmonary fibrosis. His parents were Vivian Foncanon Ward and Alonzo L. Ward Jr. Skip served two years in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 and was a graduate of the School of Hotel Admin. at Cornell University in 1955. He went on to have a career in the hotel industry including 15 years with Hilton hotels, as well as held management positions with Radisson hotels and the Hospitality

Management Company. In retirement, Skip was an active golfing member of the La Jolla Country Club and past president of the Super Seniors Golf Group, at LJCC. He volunteered at Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic and delivered Meals on Wheels for 10 years. Skip was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sarah. He donated his body to UCSD Medical Research. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.

Judith Miller George August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015

Judith Miller George, 80, died peacefully on May 25, 2015, at home in La Jolla, CA, surrounded by her family and supported by her many friends. Judith was born on February 1, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Arthur A. and Eleanor (Fletcher) Miller. She grew up primarily in Chicago, Illinois, and was graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Chicago in 1952. After high school, Judith attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1956. She was interested in art history and architecture and was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. After graduation from college, Judith worked for the Skidmore, Owens & Merrill architectural firm in Chicago and eventually WBBM television. In 1962, she married Clark Brower George in Las Vegas and after several years in Greenwich, CT, and Antigua, West Indies, the family settled in La Jolla, CA. Over the ensuing decades, Judith reared her children, became an accomplished tennis player, explored yoga, completed a half-marathon, nurtured her friendships and travelled to six of the seven continents. She also worked in the financial services industry as an associate at Loeb Rhodes, Inc., which, after many mergers and name changes

over the course of her career, eventually became Wells Fargo Advisors. Judith remained keenly interested in the Arts throughout her life and she was active in the Asian Arts Council of San Diego and the Garden Club of La Jolla. Judith was an intelligent, curious, and optimistic person who lived with grace and dignity. Judith is survived by her three children, Lisa Hukari of Mill Valley, CA, Jeffrey George of Safety Harbor, FL, and Susan George of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Kallie and Jackson Hukari of Mill Valley, CA, and Devon and Hayden George of Safety Harbor, FL; and her daughter-in-law, Heather Peshak George of Safety Harbor, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clark Brower George. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.

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he San Diego Botanic Garden and Rancho Coastal Humane Society presented the fifth annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden Feb. 18. The non-competitive event took place over an optional 3.1-mile course. The event raises funds that support people, plants, and pets. Visit sdpets.org or sdbgarden.org. Online: www.encinitasadvocate.com

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y a vote of 4-1, San Dieguito Union High School District trustees in December approved offering stipends to any employee –teacher or not – who gave notice before Feb. 1 of their intent to retire by June 30, the end of the fiscal year. The rationale, according SDUHSD superintendent Eric Dill, was not to provide an early retirement notice for the purpose of reducing the number of highly-paid veteran employees and replacing them with new, and less costly, workers – although the reduction in payroll costs was a secondary benefit. Rather, he said, the primary purpose was to give the district more time to recruit and hire teachers with credentials in hard-to-fill fields. The most difficult areas to recruit teachers, he said, are special education, mathematics and science. In his report to the board, Dill wrote, “The shortage of highly qualified teachers in California is well-documented.” The decision was also driven by the fact that more SDUHSD teachers this year had reached retirement age than in previous years. He said the number this year was about 40, compared to previous years when there were 10 or 12. “Right now we’ve got a huge bubble [of teachers] that are retirement age,” Dill said. “We know we’re going to get a bunch of teachers retiring this year.” He said the retirement age for teachers is typically 58 to 60. By 60 or 61, many employees seriously consider retiring. Dill said he wanted to know early, for planning purposes, the number of those leaving and what credentials they hold, so the district can begin recruiting in those subject areas.

“We want to get out in advance of other districts,” he said. Shortages, he said, are higher for high school districts, which require special single-subject credentials for all course content areas. “The earlier we can determine the number of teachers who intend to retire and the credentials held by those teachers, the earlier we can begin our efforts to recruit highly qualified teachers to fill those vacancies,” Dill said. The incentive if notice was given in Jan. was 5 percent of their annual salary, and 2 percent for notices given Feb. 1 to Feb. 15. He said the stipends would cost the district roughly between $3,000 and $6,000 per employee and “would be paid for out of the substantial salary and benefit savings recognized through attrition,” Dill wrote in his report. “We’ve had little success when we’ve just nudged them,” he said in an interview. “This is an intent to get people to commit early.” He added that it was important to know who was not leaving as well, for more accurate budget projections. “If we have another year of very few retirements, I need to know that too,” he said. “The longer we wait to replace retiring teachers, the more difficult it will be to find replacements, in addition to the teachers we need to hire to accommodate enrollment growth,” the board report reads. Dill said the stipend was not intended to encourage anyone to retire. “This is not meant to incentivize anyone to leave,” he said. “This is to incentivize anyone who already is thinking of leaving to let us know so we can start planning.”

www.encinitasadvocate.com If the district receives retirement notices later in the year, the district has to scramble, he said, to find qualified replacements, noting that the district wants to avoid repeating last fall’s school openings when substitutes were hired for classes that had no qualified teachers. Not just teachers It’s not just certificated teachers who were offered the stipend. It was offered to all certificated non-teachers as well as classified employees. “Staff recommends that this stipend apply to classified employees as well,” Dill wrote in his board report. When asked why classified, Dill said the same benefits have always been offered to classified employees when benefits are offered to certificated. Vacancies in classified personnel – secretaries, bus drivers, instructional aides and others – are “an efficiency problem,” he said, noting that it can take up to three months to recruit for a vacancy. Trustee John Salazar, who voted against the offer, wrote in a letter to Dill before the Dec. 8 board meeting, “I think it is a complete waste of taxpayers’ money to pay someone to let you know if they plan on retiring.” Trustee Mo Muir questioned why it seemed the district was encouraging qualified teachers to leave. “I don’t want to lose any good teachers,” she said. Muir disagreed with the offer but voted for it because, she told me, the district needs the money to help lower the deficit, which is estimated to be $9.7 million this year. Trying to strike a balance, Torrey Pines High School student board representative Isaac Gelman asked if the incentive offer could apply only to those teachers in hard-to-fill positions. Although board members agreed it was a good question, Dill said the labor contract did not permit offering a benefit to only select teachers. Giving notice before Feb. 1 were 18 certificated and 18 classified employees – all qualifying for the 5

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percent stipend. For certificated staff, Dill estimated the stipends would cost the district about $127,000, and the net savings after hiring replacements would be about $1.3 million. For classified, he estimated the stipends would cost the district about $51,200, and the net savings after hiring replacements would be about $283,700. The total cost for the stipends for all those who gave notice is about $180,000. If the district decides not to hire replacements for some positions, the savings would be higher, Dill said. On Feb. 14, Dill said there have been no employees taking advantage of the 2 percent stipend for notices given between Feb. 1 and Feb. 15. He did say that a few people will give notice before the end of the fiscal year, but they will receive no stipend. “The net savings will be larger, but the positions will be more challenging to fill before school starts,” he said. Who’s leaving A revised list of resignations was handed out at the Feb. 2 school board meeting, updating the list posted in the agenda before the meeting. The revised list is still not available on-line, even after I asked multiple times. Because the agenda on the district’s website has not been updated as of press time, the public can only review the full list by contacting the superintendent’s office directly. Eighteen certificated employee resignations were accepted: 14 teachers and four non-teachers. Ten of those 14 teacher resignations are for teachers of art, English, physical education and other subjects not considered difficult to fill. One of those 10 is Bob Croft, who is listed as teaching P.E. and English at Earl Warren Middle School. But according to the district, he has not taught in the classroom since 2010. Croft is paid a full salary – $125,797 – and serves as president of the San SEE SUTTON, A20

Correction A Feb. 17 article titled “Council to study pot cultivation in Encinitas” incorrectly identified the percentage of people who answered in favor of council member Tasha Boerner Horvath’s survey question regarding storefronts. In fact, 67 percent of those who answered the question supported storefronts.

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FROM SUTTON, A18 Dieguito Faculty Association, the district’s teachers union. The district pays a substitute to teach his classes. Besides continuing to receive his full salary through the end of the fiscal year, Croft will receive over $6,000 as a stipend for announcing his resignation in January. Of the hard-to-fill positions, four of the 14 were teachers of science and math, and none were special education. The four science/math teachers are: Susan Atkinson, math teacher at La Costa Canyon High School; Isla Cordelae, science teacher at Torrey Pines; David Fleischman, physics teacher at Torrey Pines; and Celia Walsh, science teacher at Oak Crest Middle School. Other teacher resignations by school include: •Canyon Crest Academy: Lisa Caston, Carol Limbach •La Costa Canyon: Deborah Elliott, Joseph McCormick, Jamie Ritchie, Daniel Salas • Torrey Pines: Daniel Aposhian •Carmel Valley Middle School: Kim Bullock, Sally Hackworth The four certificated non-teacher employees are: •Adrienne St. George Cavanaugh, district library media coordinator •Jeanne Jones, assistant principal at San Dieguito Academy •Elizabeth Levario, counselor at La Costa Canyon •Torrie Norton, associate superintendent of human resources The 18 resignations from classified employees include bus drivers, secretaries, instructional aides, grounds workers, administrative assistants, nutrition services workers, the director of student information services (Patricia Gaul) and the chief facilities officer (Russell Thornton). What’s the problem? What’s wrong with this plan is that, despite Dill’s assertion that the stipend is not an incentive to retire, that’s exactly what it amounts to. There are ways to attract highly qualified teachers to the district besides giving away district money. Signing bonuses for hard-to-fill positions are commonly used, for example. And offering stipends to classified employees because

the district has always offered to one group the same for all groups makes no sense. “It’s the way we’ve always done it” is the common district excuse for so many costly traditions that can no longer be justified. If one accepts what Dill wrote in his board report, that it is “a highly competitive market for certificated staff,” then what is the point of incentivizing secretaries and bus drivers to retire? Furthermore, if the intent is to get a head start on the hiring of science, math and special education teachers, only four gave notice. The rest are positions that are less hard to fill. And one more point. Torrie Norton, the district’s associate supt. of human resources, is taking advantage of the policy she and Dill formulated together, by herself announcing her resignation. Norton is paid $195,466 annually, as of July 1, 2016. That, by the way, is up from $162,265 in June 2015. She and the three other associate superintendents are paid exactly the same – which means that a replacement for Norton will be offered her same salary. Not much savings there. Norton’s stipend will be close to $10,000. Salazar was nearly apoplectic over what he called a “money giveaway,” suggesting that most of these people would have retired anyway, without a bonus. He is doubtful that it will be difficult to fill the vacant teaching positions, considering that the teachers’ contract includes the outrageous statement that San Dieguito teachers must be the highest paid in the county. Lest we be distracted by the claim to justify the stipends that the district will realize tremendous savings when these veteran employees are replaced by less costly workers, keep in mind that those savings would have been realized anyway, without the stipends. But it’s done. And the news, after offering money to know how many science, math and special education teachers will be leaving, is merely four. To learn this, it will cost the district about $180,000 in stipends. Just wondering how many musical instruments and how much science equipment $180,000 could buy. Sr. Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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Sugarman will receive a $5,000 scholarship for higher education and will serve as spokesperson for 4-H Agriculture programming. He will be officially recognized as the 2017 4-H Youth in Action Pillar Winner for Agriculture at the National 4-H Council Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 21. In January, Sugarman was also announced as a recipient of a scholarship from the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation. Last April, he, along with his sister Margaret “Sissy” Sugarman, was also recognized by Congressman Darrell Issa with the Congressional Award for Public Service. Sugarman is joined is his role as a 2017 4-H Youth in Action Pillar Winner by Amelia Day, Georgia 4-H’er and Citizenship pillar winner; Ava Lonneman, Ohio 4-H’er and STEM pillar winner; and Bryanne Sanchez, California 4-H’er and Healthy living pillar winner. The 4-H Youth In Action Awards, sponsored in part by Bayer, began in 2010 to recognize 4-H’ers who have overcome challenges and used the knowledge they gained in 4-H to create a lasting impact in their community. This award highlights youth in each of our core areas of Agriculture, Citizenship, Healthy Living and STEM. These four pillars represent the fields in which 4-H youth excel on a national level and align with the mission mandates of National 4-H Council. To learn more about Youth In Action or to see the other pillar winners from around the country, please visit www.4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-action/.

For freshman Kai Stern, this was his first year on the team. He had a stellar season with two 1st-place finishes in the bodyboarding division, resulting in a 2nd place overall ranking. Stern remarks, “I had a great experience being on the Grauer team this year because we’re all really good friends and everyone is so enthusiastic about competing. Sean is a great coach because he’s a surfer himself so he understands what we need to do to improve our maneuvers.” So, what lies ahead for the little surf team from Encinitas that pulled off the nearly impossible achievement of an undefeated season? Many of the team members will be going on a “Surf and Service” Grauer Expedition trip to Panama in March, headed by none other than Dr. Grauer himself. Twice a year, Grauer students travel on week-long expeditions throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Grauer explains, “Grauer’s Expeditionary learning program is a life-changing experience for our students, in accordance with the school’s motto, Learn by Discovery.” On the Panama Expedition, Grauer students will be participating in community service activities and providing surf outreach mentorship at local schools, working with the nonprofit organization Give & Surf.

FROM SCHOOL, A5 “We want to sustain the school for a couple of years to come and continue to help educate girls in an underserved area of India,” said junior Madeline Forgey. The A Million Knots School in Rajasthan currently has 36 enrolled students, all receiving a free education. Throughout the year, the Pacific Ridge students sell bracelets, tee-shirts and henna details to raise money to send to the school. The fashion show is their largest project to date and group founder Mirai Patel said it’s a natural progression of the girls’ interests. “We’re all really design-oriented, and we thought a fashion show would encompass everyone’s strengths,” said Patel. In an effort to reach even more female Indian students, the girls

FROM COAST, A3 greenhouse gases.” But Del Mar is another town where the idea has run into trouble. City planners have proposed reducing northbound Camino del Mar — the name for Coast Highway in that city — from two lanes to one between Carmel Valley Road and Fourth Street. That prompted a letter-writing campaign from residents early this year. A few supported the plan, but most said the narrower road would worsen congestion and force more traffic onto the parallel residential street of Stratford Court. “With more vehicle traffic, it would become less safe for pedestrians,” wrote Del Mar resident Terence Morgan, adding that the slower traffic would increase air pollution from idling cars. At a Feb. 6 meeting, the Del Mar City Council agreed to study the idea further before taking any action. In Solana Beach, many residents have

partnered with nonprofit Project Concerned International (PCI) to make the outfits. PCI works with a vocational school in India that teaches computer skills and sewing to vulnerable youth. They are sewing the outfits designed by A Million Knots members and will receive a portion of the funds raised at the fashion show. Senior Director of Development Uli Imhoff Heine with PCI will be speaking at the fundraiser. “On behalf of the young women in our vocational training center in New Dehli, we congratulate Pacific Ridge on its efforts to truly connect with youth thousands of miles away and support their efforts in becoming successful and contributing members to their societies through commissioning dresses to be sewn in India and displayed at the fashion show,” Imhoff Heine said.

Tickets are $25 and include an Indian-style meal. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items and the outfits modeled during the fashion show. All of the profits will be given to the A Million Knots School except for a portion that will go to the vocational school for their work on the outfits. As part of the school’s comprehensive service learning program, students are given designated class time each week to work on their charitable projects. The girls will have the opportunity to meet the beneficiaries in-person when they visit India in June through Pacific Ridge’s global travel program. They will visit both the vocational school that is sewing the outfits and the students at the A Million Knots School. Tickets can be purchased at www.amillionknots.wixsite.com/home. Visit www.pacificridge.org.

embraced the reshaped road and agree that it’s more welcoming to cyclists, pedestrians and shoppers. “People who come to Solana Beach, they are really impressed with what the community has done,” said Douglas Alden. He said he rides his bicycle from his home in Solana Beach three or four days a week to work as a development engineer at Scripps Institution in La Jolla. Just like in Del Mar and Oceanside, some residents initially resisted the changes, Alden said. He remembers some honking horns and angry shouts. “(But) everyone is used to it now,” he said. “People are resistant to change. That’s just typical.” The city also has benefited economically from the project, according to Kathleen Ferrier of Circulate San Diego, a nonprofit that promotes “complete streets” designed to be accessible for all travel modes — driving, bicycling, walking and public transit.

Retail sales increased an average of 10 percent in Solana Beach after it made its improvements, said Ferrier, who also spoke at the Carlsbad forum. “More narrow travel lanes really make it safer,” she said, because vehicles go slower and there’s room for wider sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Traffic experts say slower speeds on local roads add little time to a commute — at most two or three minutes — while they greatly increase safety for everyone. Faulstich, who’s been making his bicycle commute from Encinitas to La Jolla for about 10 years, said he hopes more cities will get on the bandwagon in redesigning their roadways. “What I would like to see is a little more consistency,” Faulstich said. “You have this mixture of good infrastructure that is bike friendly, then you have these sections that are a free-for-all.” — Phil Diehl is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune

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FROM OBAMACARE, A2 Medicare and Medi-Cal. Fallbrook resident Holly Nelson, a licensed clinical social worker, said she was disappointed that Issa did not show — but still, she left heartened after hearing from other like-minded people. “As a constituent, I want my voice heard,” Nelson said. “But (it was good) to see that I wasn’t alone in my feelings, that other people want to fight for this important issue.” Among the roughly 350 people inside the rec center was 27-year-old paramedic Kyle Thayer from Carlsbad. “I know what it’s like for people without access to healthcare,” he said. “They end up in the back of my ambulance, on the way to the ER (emergency room).” Outside the building, perhaps 500 to 1,000 others crowded together, chanting and waving signs in support of the Affordable Care Act. “It wasn’t important to hear speeches,” 56-year-old Vista resident Tom Averell said, leaning on his cane outside the rec center. “It’s important to be a part of a crowd that is positive.” Vista resident Samantha Bell, 23, came alone, smiling as she walked through the crowd, impressed by the turnout. “Congress is not representing us, so we’ve got to speak louder,” Bell said. Earlier Tuesday, Issa’s office released a draft of the bill the congressman is proposing as a replacement to the Affordable Care Act. Highlights of his proposal include some of the ACA’s most popular elements, including guaranteed coverage for preexisting conditions and coverage for dependents under 26 years old. In the Nov. 8 election, the nine-term congressman only narrowly defeated challenger Doug Applegate, winning re-election by just .6 points — roughly 1,600 votes. The National Republican Congressional Committee has already promised extra help in the 2018 campaign to help him retain his seat. Applegate, who has announced his intention to run again, attended the town hall. As the event ended, organizers asked people to attend a peaceful candlelight vigil outside Issa’s Vista home Thursday night. — Teri Figueroa is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune. U-T Community Press reporter Brittany Woolsy contributed to this report.

FROM STUDY, A1 Kristin Gaspar said none of the supervisors are against the concept of cleaner energy and competitive energy rates. “There are many jurisdictions in the feasibility process stage. There are fewer jurisdictions that actually have implemented and have a CCA operational, so in my view the CCA is still in its infancy compared to where it will be over the next few years,” Gaspar said. “What’s the rush? Let’s get it right and not rushed.” Gaspar said there are times when being a trailblazer is of clear value but there could also be value in waiting. By waiting, she said the county will be able to learn from the studies performed by neighbors and capitalize on advancements made in the fast-moving renewable energy market. “Patience allows us to evaluate the outcomes of jurisdictions who’ve moved forward with CCAs,” Gaspar said. “I want to confidently look at our residents and say we’re providing them with cleaner power and lower rates.” Chair Dianne Jacob made a motion to approve the CCA feasibility study but it was not seconded. “I feel pretty strongly that doing a feasibility study is the next step in at least seeing if this works or not. I don’t know what the fear is,” Jacob said. “If it’s the $200,000 I think there’s a way to address that issue.” During public comment, many residents advocated for the feasibility study, saying community choice is the most-cost effective way to accelerate energy independence and

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North Coast Symphony Orchestra concert The North Coast Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Swem, will hold a Sunday, March 5, concert featuring Isaac Allen, violin soloist, in Piazzolla “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” He currently is the first violinist with the Hausmann Quartet and frequently appears on San Diego’s Art of Élan series. The concert will be held at Seacoast Community Church, 1050 Regal Road, Encinitas at 2:30 p.m. The program includes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, and the overture to Rossini’s opera “Semiramide.” The orchestra is funded in part by the City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation. More information is available at northcoastsymphony.com.

Solana Center composting workshop Solana Center will hold a composting workshop on Sunday March 12, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, 92024, Solana Center’s composting experts will teach you all about how to compost your food waste with red wriggler worms (also

FROM BREEDERS’ CUP, A2 commissioned by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, which looked at the economic impacts of the 2013 Breeders’ Cup, held at Santa Anita Park. The study found that nearly 65,000 people attended the two-day event, with about two-thirds coming from outside of L.A. County. The report said

is good for the economy as well as the environment, creating more local jobs. “We are beyond disappointed that the county chose to keep its families in the dark, away from energy freedom and choice, and dependent on a monopoly to provide its power — the opposite of the American way,” said Climate Action Campaign Executive Director Nicole Capretz, who was one of 20 public speakers at the meeting. “We will not give up our quest for energy freedom and clean air.” Van Collinsworth, director of Preserve Wild Santee, said the county has delayed far too long on CCAs and should instead aim to be a leader in this effort. He said there is no question that greenhouse gas emissions are increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, which can be costly for lives, property and infrastructure. “We have no choice other than to respond with the most aggressive greenhouse gas reductions feasible while there is still opportunity to mitigate damage being done daily to climatic systems,” Collinsworth said. “The most effective tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a community choice program.” Public comment also included a few skeptics who had concerns about the viability of CCAs and the county’s financial risk. Frank Urtasun, representing Sempra Services Corporation, said the county should consider and study all alternatives, not just community choice, to find which gives the county the greatest return on investment. “CCAs are actually discouraging

known as vermicomposting) at this interactive presentation. A raffle will also be held of a compost bin, worm bin, or kitchen scrap caddy to two lucky attendees. Visit solanacenter.org

Bestselling author to speak Seaside Center for Spiritual Living continues its series of annual presentations featuring relevant and inspirational speakers with an appearance by Anita Moorjani, New York Times bestselling author, speaker and cancer survivor. Moorjani will share her story of healing and the insights she gained from her near-death experience and her time in the other realm. The event is on Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. VIP and General Admission tickets are available at SeasideCenter.org. Location: 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, 92024.

Expert to speak on succulents Jeff Moore, owner of Solana Succulents, will speak at the Del Mar Garden Club Community Outreach meeting Feb 27, 9 a.m. at the Del Mar Powerhouse. The event is free to the public. Moore will be introduced by Pat Welsh, bestselling garden expert and longtime Del Mar resident. Moore’s talk and powerpoint will follow the flow of his book, Under the Spell of Succulents, which shows how we engage with succulents — growers, collectors, landscaping, container gardening, specialty niches, etc.

visitors, members of the media, race participants and the host organization spent $39.5 million, while indirect economic benefits added up to some $35 million. State and local tax coffers were boosted by $4.8 million, the report said. Ticket prices will range from $35 for the infield, to $1,875 for premium dining packages, Fleming said.

investments in renewable projects,” Urtasun said. “This is because utilities enter into long-term contracts that result in new construction of renewable projects while CCA providers typically enter into shorter term contracts with the existing resource.” While they did not approve moving forward with the CCA study, the supervisors did approve several next steps in its Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan. The county’s Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan (CREP) and Climate Action Plan are separate but related projects. The CREP provides review of renewable energy opportunities in the unincorporated county while the Climate Action Plan addresses the county’s approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors, including energy. The Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2012 and was challenged in court—litigation concluded in 2015 and development of the new plan begun. The board is expected to consider the new Climate Action Plan in winter 2018. The comprehensive renewable energy plan has been in development since 2013. The Planning Commission reviewed recommendations from county consultants in October 2016 and supported 11 of their 17 options. Eight of the 11 consultant recommendations supported by the Planning Commission required no additional costs and the board of supervisors approved seven of those — including forming a sustainability task force; tracking community solar and initiatives; increasing

The marquee race, the Breeders’ Cup Classic, carries a $6 million purse, said Fleming. The Breeders’ Cup was first held in 1984 at Hollywood Park, and this year will mark the 34th annual edition of the event. For more information about the Breeders’ Cup, or to buy tickets once they go on sale, visit www.breederscup.com.

renewable energy generation, transmission, use and storage; developing strategies that address barriers to alternative fuel deployment; promoting vetted renewable energy finance mechanisms; and developing and implementing public outreach strategies. These steps will go along with sustainability efforts the county has already implemented: The Alpine and Imperial Beach libraries are zero net energy facilities, they have installed 37 electric vehicle charging stations at 10 county sites and the county participates in direct access purchasing of energy, of which 25 percent is renewable energy. The county also has designed a green building incentive program and amended the building code to promote renewable energy and expedite permit processing. Instead of the feasibility study, District 1 Supervisor Greg Cox said he would rather focus on getting the county’s Climate Action Plan completed in a more expeditious manner than winter 2018. “Frankly that’s not acceptable,” Cox said. “We’ve got a need to have a Climate Action Plan done in a much shorter time frame instead of pursuing feasibility studies… To me that’s the higher priority right now and I’m more than willing to sit back and allow the city of San Diego and Solana Beach and Del Mar and perhaps others to finish their studies and have the benefit of evaluating those studies before we bring up the question of are we going to pursue a CCA for the unincorporated area or the entire county.”

www.encinitasadvocate.com FROM BARS, A1 and other alcohol-serving operations have said that a moratorium would be a drastic over-reaction, which would punish everyone for the bad behavior of just a few folks. The city’s Planning Commission has been caught in the middle of the battle because it has been asked to approve many permit requests for new alcohol-serving businesses in recent years. In response to this, commissioners asked city planners last year to assemble a status report looking at everything from how many alcohol sales places currently exist to what the statistics are for alcohol-related crime in town. In the final weeks before the new report’s release,

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commissioners held off on voting on a new alcohol-related permit, saying they wanted to see the report before proceeding on a request by Union Kitchen + Tap for a patio expansion project. The new report states that as of Feb. 8, there were 131 bars, restaurants and other places where alcohol was sold and consumed on-site citywide, including 13 places with pending permit requests being processed by the city. Out of that total, 83 places were located along Coast Highway 101, including 37 in Old Encinitas, 15 in Cardiff and 17 in Leucadia. Out of the 131 establishments citywide, 40 were open past 10 p.m., the report found. For comparison, two years earlier there were 116 places

FROM TENNIS, A1 year. Cole Urcelay, a 16-year-old junior, agreed. “Instead of competing with each other for a higher spot on the team, we’re able to come together and just compete against the other teams,” he said. Cole said the team winning the championship meant they would move on to Division Three, which has six competing schools.

citywide, or 15 fewer than there is today. During the last two years, Old Encinitas has added three places, New Encinitas has added two, Leucadia and Cardiff both added five and Olivenhain’s figure was unchanged. While the number of establishments is up, the Sheriff’s Department reported that driving under the influence arrests had decreased over the two-year period. The drug and alcohol-related crimes made up about 3 percent of the calls for service in the last six months. The highest percent of alcohol-related calls came from First Street Bar (25.8 percent) and Duke’s Cardiff Office (37.9 percent), the department reported. Barbara Henry is a reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Tomasi said he was not worried about the team competing in a higher division. He said when his team gets worried about playing against other high-caliber schools, he reminds them what they’re capable of. He added that he believes the team can finish within the top three schools. “The kids say, ‘Oh man, we have to play these schools,’ and I say, ‘No. We’re one of those schools,’” Tomasi said. “Schools look at us and say, ‘Oh no, we have to play San Dieguito now.’”

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2016 BMW 528i – Driver Assist, GD526374.............................$40,920 2015 BMW 335i – Sport Line, FNT09260.................................$40,945 2014 BMW 535i – M Sport Line, ED478989.............................$40,995 2016 BMW 528i – Premium Pkg, GG350512............................$40,945 2016 BMW X4 xDrive28i – Premium + Tech, G0R21178.........$42,956 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i – M Sport Line, E0H20569...............$44,995 2018 BMW X3 xDrive28d – M Sport, G0F84103......................$44,995 2015 BMW 435i – M Sport Line + Tech, FK193861................ $45,412 2015 BMW X6 xDrive35i – Premium Pkg, F0F95372 ...............$47,770 2015 BMW 740i – Driver Assist Plus, FGK16313......................$49,428 2014 BMW 750Li – Executive + M Sport, E0134495 ..............$49,431 2014 BMW 750Li – M Sport + Exec Pkg, ED136252...............$52,995 2014 BMW 650i Gran Coupe – Executive + M Sport, ED129747...$52,995 2016 BMW 535d – M Sport Line, GD691915............................ $57,482 2014 BMW 650i Gran Coupe – Executive Pkg, ED129379...... $57,995 2016 BMW 535d – Luxury Line, GG042241.............................$58,495 2017 BMW M3 – Executive Pkg, H5G41988............................. $67,950 2015 BMW M5 – Executive Pkg, FD594314.............................$72,956 2016 BMW M6 – Executive Pkg, G0931953.............................$78,897

Manager’s Specials 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Convertible – 3K012324.................................$3,997 2002 BMW X5 4.4i – Premium Pkg, 2LH32272.........................$5,396 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Hard Top – 70132423...$7,603 2006 Inﬁniti M M35 Sport – 6M109817.......................................$7,781

2015 BMW 428i Coupe – FK233611.........................................$35,998 2010 Porsche Panamera S – AL063036...................................$35,999 2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i – H5F72799.......................................$38,556 2016 BMW 328i Gran Turismo – GG501024.............................$38,895 2014 BMW X5 sDrive35i – E0C01058.......................................$38,995 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i – H0U45540...................................... $41,633 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i – H0D98991......................................$43,995 2016 BMW i3 Range Extender Hatchback – GV506792..........$44,597 2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i – G0S17135.......................................$48,995 2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i – G0S15261 ......................................$49,995 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i – E0J72789.......................................$54,595 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e – G0S78595.....................................$56,956 2016 BMW 435i Convertible – GP939588................................ $57,995 2016 BMW 640i Gran Coupe – GG432521...............................$67,232 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e – G0S78638.....................................$67,849 2015 BMW M3 – FP803024 ......................................................$68,879 2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC Coupe – D0069065..............$70,890 2014 BMW M6 Coupe – ED467043..........................................$73,945 2014 Land Rover Range Rover – Supercharged, EA138043....$73,995 2016 BMW 740i – GG738887....................................................$79,897 2015 BMW M6 Convertible – FD651452...................................$79,956 2017 BMW 650i Convertible – HD996834 ...............................$84,889 2016 BMW 750i xDrive – GG419399..........................................$87,741 2016 BMW X6 M Sport – G0R43234 ........................................$95,545 2016 BMW 750i xDrive – GG415403 ......................................$102,370 2016 BMW M5 – GG343467....................................................$109,995