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Encinitas reverses course on rail trail route BY JARED WHITLOCK A polarizing plan to build the Cardiff rail trail on San Elijo Avenue has been scrapped. On March 30, the Encinitas City Council voted 4-1 to nix the San Elijo alignment, and instead the council will explore putting the rail trail west of the tracks on Coast Highway 101. The transit agency SANDAG in recent months has been designing the rail trail, a path designed for walkers and casual cyclists. Meanwhile, dueling online campaigns set off a communitywide debate over the project. Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear, Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer and Councilman Tony Kranz last May approved placing the rail trail on San Elijo Avenue, rather than Coast Highway101. But in a surprise move two weeks ago, Blakespear requested that the council reconsider the route. At the March 30 meeting, Blakespear said her change of heart was due to recent renderings showing a large concrete path replacing the dirt trails west of San Elijo Avenue. She was also disappointed to learn that a proposed pedestrian rail crossing at Montgomery
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The Cardiff rail trail will no longer run on San Elijo Avenue, in part because of concerns over impacts to the natural environment. Avenue probably can’t attain “quiet zone” status, meaning more train horn noise in the area. The Montgomery crossing was prioritized last fall because the San Elijo Avenue alignment would trigger a fence, hampering beach access that’s popular, though illegal.
“What happened is that a picture that was fuzzy became clear over these past several months,” Blakespear said. But Mayor Kristin Gaspar and Councilman Mark Muir said the drawbacks of the San Elijo Avenue proposal have been apparent all along. They opposed it last May.
Muir said he’s long been against the plan due to “fatal flaws,” including hindering people from getting to and from the beach. He noted SANDAG has already spent $700,000 on pre-construction engineering work on the project. SEE RAIL, A12
Former editor finds calling as animal advocate ‘I came here in 2008 for a girl, and that turned out to be an amazing decision.’
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BY JARED WHITLOCK ick Winfrey is seemingly everywhere in Encinitas, from recently hosting the “State of the City Address” to playing Santa around the holidays at the San Diego Botanic Garden to serving as president of Leucadia 101 Main Street. But he’s especially proud of his day job — vice president of planning and development at the nonprofit Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Tucked away at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, the animal shelter has kennels, medical facilities and a pet food bank. Charity Navigator recently gave the nonprofit a four-star rating — the highest possible ranking, which Winfrey said is a testament to the hard work of staff and volunteers.
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Encinitas receives grant for 50-year sand project BY JARED WHITLOCK The Encinitas City Council last week accepted an additional $225,000 in state grant money for a plan that proposes to regularly nourish beaches in Encinitas and Solana Beach over 50 years. That money will help cover the cost of preconstruction engineering and design work for the long-planned project, which is designed to combat coastal erosion and sea-level rise. Related to the agenda item, Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer asked whether the 50-year plan could be altered to place more sand in front of Beacon’s Beach. She noted the city in January declared a local emergency in order to dump local sand in front of Beacon’s Beach, but large waves washed away suitable sand in the area. Encinitas Public Works Director Glenn Pruim said significantly changing the long-term project would mean having to get federal approval again. Katherine Weldon, the city’s shoreline preservation manager, said the Batiquitos Lagoon will likely be dredged this fall and the resulting sand would be placed near Beacon’s. Also, the city could potentially receive “opportunistic sand” from Interstate 5 construction this year. The council ultimately decided to stick with the current plan. The State Parks Department last October agreed to give Encinitas a $225,000 grant toward the project, and it recently agreed to kick in an additional $225,000, bringing its total contribution locally to $450,000. Solana Beach received the same amount in grant funding. Preconstruction engineering and design work for the plan is estimated to cost roughly $3 million. The federal government is paying most of this tab, with the state contributing a large chunk. It’s estimated each Encinitas and Solana Beach would pay $75,000 in the form of staff time,
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A 50-year replenishment project proposes to shore up “restaurant row” in Cardiff and other vulnerable spots. according to Weldon. Resident Dennis Lees, the sole public speaker, urged the city not to accept the grant and to scrap the project altogether. He contended it’s placing too much sand on beaches and in the wrong places. Last fall, the Encinitas council signed off on an environmental assessment report for the project, a big step forward. Next for the city is completing the preconstruction
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ids and their families gathered March 26 at Encinitas Community Park for a fun-filled Spring Egg Hunt. The event included egg hunts, arts and crafts, prizes, jump houses and face painting.
Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar and City Manager Karen Brust
John and Sarah Bixler with Zachary and Sarah, Encinitas Parks and Rec Superintendent Marilee Gorham
The Orton, Cunningham and Hewlett families Parks and Rec Commissioner Marge Kohl, Youth Commissioner Nicholas Barth, Egg Sheriff Nick Buck, Crystal Roff, Commissioner John Gjata
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I-5 corridor work to begin this summer in Encinitas BY JARED WHITLOCK A long-term Interstate 5 corridor plan kicks off this summer in Encinitas with new bike and pedestrian paths at the Encinitas Boulevard and Santa Fe Drive freeway interchanges. At both of the thoroughfares, plans call for an 11-foot-wide bike lane and 6-foot-wide sidewalk running below the overpasses. “Basically we’re trying to get people from east to west, and vice versa,” said Arturo Jacobo, project manager with Caltrans, in a interview with the Encinitas Advocate. Jacobo updated the Encinitas City Council last week on those and other projects on the horizon. They’re part of a $6.5 billion package of freeway, rail and bike initiatives from La Jolla to Oceanside over 30 years. “The good news is you don’t have to wait 30 years for some of those improvements,” Jacobo told the council. This fall, construction is slated to start on replacing the San Elijo Lagoon highway bridge. It will be widened to accommodate new I-5 express lanes, and lengthened to improve lagoon tidal flow, according to Jacobo. Work is scheduled to begin at the end of 2016 on an I-5 express lane in each direction from Manchester Avenue in Cardiff to State Route 78 in Oceanside. The express lanes will accommodate buses, car poolers and solo drivers willing to pay a fee. Exact construction dates for the near-term projects have yet to be announced. Phase one of I-5 corridor plans, 2016 to 2020, in Encinitas also include: soundwalls; a park and ride as well as a bike lane on Manchester Avenue; and double-tracking the San Elijo Lagoon rail bridge. Caltrans last fall delayed a direct-access freeway ramp on Manchester Avenue to phase 2. Jacobo said at the council meeting that a plan to rebuild the MacKinnon Avenue overpass in Cardiff with biking and walking in mind has been pushed back as well.
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Five tools to make public information more accessible in the City of Encinitas Dear Friend, Because you have the ability to make a difference, we want to invite you to an evening of education, reflection, inspiration and fun. The Breaking Silence — VIP Warrior Gala is an event that will allow us to finally eliminate the stigma that surrounds PTS (Post Traumatic Stress). Stigma – that is killing veterans and civilians alike, each and every day.
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Track the City’s public trees, permit applications, current land use projects, finances and crime all through tools published on the City of Encinitas website at www.encinitasca.gov. 1. Tree Tracker The City’s Tree Tracker map-based app allows Encinitas residents to see where thousands of city-maintained trees are located, what types of trees they are and when they will be pruned. Try Tree Tracker here: www.Encinitasca.gov/treetracker 2. Permit Viewer The City’s Planning and Building Department provides planning permit information for any address. The interactive map-based application allows residents or businesses to click on a property for an instant history of all permits requested, the date and their status. Try Permit Viewer at permitviewer.encinitasca.gov. 3. Project Source If you’d like to learn more about current land use projects in the City or any of its five community areas, you can do that quickly by using the Planning and Building Department’s Project Source feature: www.Encinitasca.gov/projectsource 4. Open Finance Browse through the City’s revenue sources and expenditures. Drill down for breakdowns
to learn more about where the money comes from and where it goes. Look at a report on a per capita basis or export data into charts, tables and spreadsheets for sharing. Keep watching this page because 2014-2015 Fiscal Year data is being imported this week: encinitasca.opengov.com/transparency 5. Encinitas Crime Map Accurate and accessible public safety information is a priority, and the crime mapping application provided through SANDAG’s Automated Regional Justice Information System can show you immediately where vehicle break-ins, drug possessions and burglaries may have happened in the past week. Find the Encinitas Crime Map here: www.Encinitasca.gov/crimemap “The City’s information belongs to our residents and businesses. We want to make sure it is as easy to find as possible,” said City Manager Karen Brust. “We are proud of the tools that our Information Technology department has developed and their commitment to public access. We are also interested in hearing what kind of data or tools our residents would like us to add as we continue to add and evolve services like these.” To find these and many other convenient online services including public records requests, visit: www.Encinitasca.gov/onlineservices
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BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A patient admitted to an Oceanside hospital in mid-February under a different name turned out to be an 80-year-old Encinitas man reported missing more than a month ago, sheriff's officials said. Gerard Kelly of Encinitas was last seen by neighbors in mid-February, Gerard according to a Kelly statement from the county sheriff's department. Deputies visited his home on several occasions and saw his car parked in his garage each time. Detectives investigating his disappearance turned to contacting local hospitals. On Thursday, an employee at Tri-City Medical Center told the detectives there was a patient there who matched Kelly's description, but was checked in under another name, authorities said. Kelly had sought treatment for an undisclosed medical condition on Feb. 15, according to the sheriff's department. Authorities did not immediately say why Kelly was using another name.
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Roxy Restaurant to undergo remodel, not close BY JARED WHITLOCK Contrary to online rumors, Roxy Restaurant in downtown Encinitas won’t be closing. Posts on popular Encinitas Facebook groups last week bemoaned that the Mediterranean-style restaurant would soon be shuttering. However, owner Shoja Naimi stepped in to set the record straight. "Roxy will be getting a make-over this spring, and I’m very excited for all of you to see what we have in store," Naimi wrote in response to a Facebook post, adding he brought in a partner and the remodel will be finished this summer. "There will be a great new look and some menu changes, but rest assured, you will still see me around the restaurant and be able to get your falafel burger." Naimi wasn’t immediately available for comment on March 30. Roxy Restaurant has been open for nearly 38 years.
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Switchfoot moves on from Encinitas studio BY JARED WHITLOCK A music school and performance space that rock band Switchfoot started last summer in downtown Encinitas is now being run by a local couple. The band left because it realized that funds for the property could be better spent on aiding existing youth music programs. That’s according to Tina Butler, executive director of Switchfoot Bro-Am, a benefit concert the band puts on annually at Moonlight Beach. Butler said the band, for instance, recently partnered with the VH1 Save the Music Foundation to provide instruments to Montgomery Elementary School in Chula Vista. Some of the funds from this year’s Bro-Am will go toward the VH1 foundation’s local work, she said. "We want our donor money to be as impactful as possible…And we feel like our partnership with VH1, as far as funding local music education, is a really impactful way to make a difference," Butler said. Another reason for moving on was that Switchfoot operated the music school on a pay-what-you-can model, and the band underestimated the number of families who couldn’t contribute, Butler said. She added Bro-Am Studios, now
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from San Dieguito Academy bands to a CD release party to a gathering of socially-conscious companies. Every Wednesday the spot has an all-ages open mic night from 6 to 9 p.m. "Parents are thrilled they can drop off their kids somewhere safe," Sandy said. Count on more community
events and music classes, too. "We want it to be a blank slate for anyone who wants to come in with a creative idea," Sandy said. The Humphreys, who are leasing the property, charge for some gatherings while others, such as open-mic night, are free. Sandy said the studio is surrounded by other creative
businesses, including Univ, GoodOnYa Café and To The Stars, a comic book and retail store started by former Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge. "It’s turned into a really cool block, and all the businesses want to collaborate," she said. Visit thestudioencinitas.com to learn more.
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Local doctor heals hearts at home, abroad BY KRISTINA HOUCK Not only do you have to specialize in the heart, but you have to have a big heart to be a pediatric cardiologist. Dr. Paul Grossfeld is always willing to lend a helping hand — even when he’s not at work. “It’s incredibly gratifying,” said Grossfeld, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and a clinical professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Grossfeld and his wife, Susan, lead an annual cardiac surgical mission to the Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The volunteer project began a decade ago, while the couple was on a vacation in Thailand. Susan Grossfeld had planned a surprise side-trip to the hospital in the Southeast Asian country. “She didn’t tell me where, but she told me to bring my stethoscope,” Grossfeld said with a laugh. So after touring the temples of Angkor Wat, the pair toured the teaching hospital, which Grossfeld said at the time was the only freestanding teaching children’s hospital in the country. And after doing so, they wanted to help the hospital build a cardiology program. “It was an incredibly eye-opening experience,” he said. “It was kind of heartbreaking. They literally had a list of 1,000 children that they kind of followed futilely because they really didn’t have anything to offer, in terms of surgery.” After returning home, the couple
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EVENT BRIEFS First Fridays A new, monthly event supporting local artists with visual art and live music and dance performances. The hot San Diego band, UpFunk will perform, Steve Mendoza will curate the art exhibit, and drinks will be available. Friday, April 1, 8-10 p.m. Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. Suite A102. $10.
Foreign Film: Fermat’s Room Three mathematicians and one inventor are invited to a house under the premise of solving a great enigma. At the house, they are trapped in a room and must solve puzzles given by the host, who calls himself “Fermat.” Dr. James Bunch will discuss the mathematics used in the film. (LIFE Club San Elijo) Friday, April 1, 1 p.m. San Elijo Campus/MiraCosta College, Student Ctr. Conf. Room, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff. Free.
Soul Line Dancing Learn dances choreographed to popular R&B, jazz, blues, and Latin tunes. Do you like the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle? Then you’ll love dances such as the Michael Jackson Shuffle and Hip Swinging Blues. Please wear secure footwear. Fridays in April, 1, 8, 15, 22. 6-730 p.m. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oak Crest Park Drive. $69.50, $79.50.
Healing Arts Class For those recovering from brain injuries and/or neurological challenges. Enjoy self-expression through art, increase skills, improve eye/hand coordination and enjoy the warmth and support of facilitator, Kathy Harvey. Supplies provided. (Synergy Art Foundation) Sat. April 2, 11 a.m.; Tues. April 12 and 26, 4 p.m. Scripps Hospital, Brain Injury Treatment Room, 354 Santa Fe Drive. Free. 760-633-6709.
Families Make History Every weekend, enjoy fun activities that revolve around a historical theme. In April we celebrate Encinitas’ abundant floral history by decorating spring flower pots. No RSVP necessary. For ages 4+. Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free. 760-632-9711.
Meet Author Tara Mackey Tara will be here to sign her new bestseller, “Cured by Nature: How to Heal from the Inside Out, Find Happiness and Discover Your True Self.” Saturday, April 2, 12-2 p.m. Barnes & Noble Encinitas, 1040 N. El Camino Real. Free.
First Sunday Music Series: Therianthrope Guitarist Dusty Brough and percussionist Miles Shrewsbery perform music inspired from Indian classical, jazz harmonies, Flamenco, killer grooves, and live loops. They unabashedly break down genre barriers while drawing from their own training in their respective music traditions. Sunday, April 3, 2-3 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free.
Farm Volunteer Days On Sundays, we plant, weed and keep the farm looking beautiful and on Tuesdays, rise and shine like a farmer and help harvest for donation to a local Encinitas food pantry. April Sundays 2-4pm and Tuesdays 8-10 a.m. Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Road. Free.
Bollywood Dancing A fusion of Indian and Western dance styles. The session will also provide a cardio workout. All levels are welcome. Bollywood Steps is an established Indian dance company with locations all over San Diego County. Payal Nanavati, Instructor. Sunday, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 4-5 p.m. Perf. Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, Suite A102. $60/month (4 classes). 215-327-8691.
Outer Space! Alice thought she wanted her bratty brother to disappear until a young alien beams him up into outer space! Performances on Apr. 9 and 10. Monday-Friday, April 4-8, 9 a.m.-2 p,m. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School, 8000 Calle Acervo. $360. 760-672-3581.
Sheriff’s Coffee with the Community Outreach in the community is important to the Sheriff’s Dept. Exchange ideas and concerns with officers and enjoy a free cup of coffee. Tuesday, April 5, 8-9 a.m. Chck-fil-A, 194 N. El Camino Real. Free. Info: 760-966-3588.
Encinitas Happy Feet A new walking group is forming. Walking is one of the most effective forms of physical activity and delivers substantial health benefits. It is an opportunity to get fit, stay healthy, and make new friends. Wednesdays, April 6, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Encinitas Community Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free. Info: 760-943-2250.
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Now Showing: The Lady In The Van, Hail, Caesar!. Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets: $10, $9 (cash only). 471 Coast Hwy. 101. 760-436-7469.
Beth is the Executive Director of Camarada and is an advocate of chamber music performed at the highest artistic level. Peter is considered one of the “great jazz guitarists of our time,” -San Diego Troubadour. They are frequent collaborators in concerts that explore jazz music and will perform original music by Peter Sprague. (Encinitas Arts Division) Wednesday, April 6, 12-12:45 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free.
Taste of Leucadia
Open Mic Nights
Enjoy bites from more than 20 favorite Leucadia eateries, a Craft Beer Pavilion and local wineries sampling in Leucadia businesses. Enjoy live performances by Cordelia Degher, Kiki Halliday, Boaz Roberts, Wish and the Well, Emily Afton and Jake Loban. (Leucadia 101 Mainstreet) Thursday, April 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Coast Hwy. 101 in Leucadia. $20-$45.
The Studio presents a weekly open mic open for all ages! Hosted by local singer/songwriter Kennady Tracy, each slot is 10 minutes or the duration of two songs. Food and refreshments will be available from concessions. Doors open at 5 p.m. Wednesdays in April, 6-9 p.m. The Studio, 1057 S. Coast Hwy. 101. Free
Spring Break Camp
Parenting Workshop: Sibling Rivalry
La Paloma Theatre
This is an exciting opportunity for young artists to get creative. A “Bug” themed week of art camp will allow students to explore the colors, characteristics, and “design” of bugs. For ages 5-12. Monday-Friday, April 4-8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lux Art Institute, 1578 South El Camino Real. $275, $350. www.luxartinstitute.org.
Park Dale Players Drama Camp Sing, dance and act! For 3rd-6th graders, rehearse the musical Bratty Brother In
Learn practical tools to improve relationships with your children. Led by Dr. Adria O’Donnell, who specializes in conflict resolution with children. Also, enjoy delicious sushi. (Leichtag Foundation) Wednesday, April 6, 7-8 p.m. Encinitas Community Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free. RSVP: ktert9@aol.com
First Wednesday Concert Series Whether you catch his one-man-band
playing guitar or stomping out time on his custom suitcase drum set while singing and blowing harmonica, you are sure to be moved and impressed with his unique energy and soul. Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free.760-753-4027.
Live Well with Diabetes Learn how to live healthier and self-manage your diabetes. This 9-week program includes, orientation, private sessions with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and small group sessions facilitated by peer educators. The program is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Thursday, April 7, 12-2:30 p.m. Encinitas Community Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free. Registration required: 858-505-6953.
Temple Solel’s Shir Energy Music Festival The 4th Annual Shir Energy Music Festival will be held April 17 from 2-7 p.m. at Temple Solel. This year’s lineup for the multiple stages at the 4th Annual Shir Energy Music Festival, includes the talented acapella group, the Maccabeats, the creative Billy Jonas and the inspiring Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, Yale Strom, the Hausman Quartet, and Temple Solel bands. In addition, American Idol finalist Casey Abrams, and America’s Got Talent finalist Taylor Williamson will entertain the audience. Food, drinks and a beer tasting courtyard will be available. There will be a Kid Zone and local art vendors. In addition to the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry Drive (please bring a non-perishable food item), The Shir Energy Music Festival is collaborating with the Veterans Village San Diego (VVSD) and its summer Stand Down event for homeless veterans. Festival attendees are asked to bring a new package of undergarments for women. These packages will be collected at the festival and donated to VVSD. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.shirenergymusicfest.net.
Celebrity designer to appear at Kohl’s Celebrity event planner, designer and star of WeTV’s David Tutera’s CELEBrations, David Tutera will be making his way to Encinitas on April 7. He will be making an in-store appearance at KOHL’S for the debut of his fine jewelry collection, David Tutera Celebrations Jewelry, and will also be conducting a meet and greet with fans. The event will take place at Kohl’s, located 134 North El Camino Real in Encinitas, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Visit davidtutera.com SEE BRIEFS, A16
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Seacrest at Home offers care and aid to seniors
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BY KELLEY CARLSON Seacrest at Home provides comfort for seniors in the location where they typically feel most comfortable. The nonprofit, based in Encinitas, sends caregivers to clients’ residences, where they assist with basic tasks and provide companionship on an as-needed basis. Kelli Denton, director of home care, noted that the agency strives to be a high-quality provider. “Being a nurse, I have high expectations of the agency, staff, and myself especially,” she said. The agency has flourished under Denton, who has been with Seacrest at Home since it opened in January 2013. It was voted one of the top five home care agencies in San Diego County in The San Diego Union-Tribune Reader’s Poll in June. During the last 38 months, Seacrest at Home has provided services to more than 500 clients, with 140,000 hours of care. About 60 caregivers are on staff, with a wide range of experience. Many have been in the industry 20-25 years; for others, it’s a steppingstone as they embark on new careers through college programs. “Caring and compassionate – we look for those qualities in our caregivers,” Denton said. They travel up and down the coastline from
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A Seacrest at Home staff member poses with a client. Oceanside to San Diego, to assist people in their homes, and to some locations inland, depending on the availability of staff at the time service is needed. The caregivers perform tasks such as grocery shopping, light housekeeping, grooming (bathing, dressing, etc.), meal preparation, cooking, bill paying, transportation, medication reminders and pet care. Many requests are for companionship, Denton noted. “There are some seniors who are isolated,” she explained. “Many seniors’ friends have passed and their family is not
Kelli Denton
local. For some, (this service) is their only social stimulation.” Meanwhile, Denton emphasized that home care is non-medical, so it doesn’t include services such as wound care and administering antibiotics. That type of assistance falls under “home health,” which is physician-ordered, and registered nurses and therapists visit the clients. But Seacrest at Home does work closely with home health and hospice agencies, Denton added. The nonprofit not only provides services in private homes, but also in retirement
communities and other facilities. Some clients have regularly scheduled times and days for visits; others have 24/7 care. And often, family and loved ones will call on Seacrest at Home to provide respite care, as they need a break. “Very often, it’s not the clients who call, but their adult children,” Denton said. “Maybe they’re busy, or they don’t live local … (but) this is an assurance to them that their mom or dad is being checked on.” A minimum of two hours is required for caregiver visits. Unfortunately, home care is not reimbursed by medical insurance, Denton said; the majority of it is through private payment. For those fortunate to have purchased long-term care insurance, Seacrest at Home will work with all of those companies, she added. Also, there are scholarship programs available for those who qualify, and the funds can be applied toward the hourly rate. However, scholarships do not cover companionship services. Seacrest at Home’s offices are at 211 Saxony Road, on the Seacrest Village campus. The companies are affiliated, but operate separately. For more information, call (760) 632-3715 or (760) 942-2695, or go to seacrestathome.org —The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that help support this newspaper.
An innovator of West≠ Coast Pop and Conceptual Art, Ed Ruschaí s work de es and exceeds both categories, drawing upon popular media, commercial culture, and the landscape of Los Angeles. This tailored exhibition considers the artistí s use of recurring words, images, and themes across the decades.
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FROM ACTIVIST, A1 Encinitas. Music from the annual Switchfoot Bro-Am concert wafted from the beach, and then he had a delicious meal at Juanitas. That killer vibe continued — their neighbors were welcoming and helped them get settled. Before long, the couple wanted to give back to the city, so they volunteered at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Winfrey, now 35, volunteered in part to get away from his soul-crushing job as the editor of a political outfit. “I got a sour taste in my mouth with politics, what they are, what they have to do. My escape was coming here.” His newfound love for animals led him to take a job as an adoption counselor at Rancho Coastal. It wasn’t an easy decision at the time, since the Rancho Coastal gig meant taking a pay cut. But Winfrey said his wife encouraged him to choose his passion for animals over
FROM RAIL, A1 It’s unclear if the city would have to pay back those funds. SANDAG had dedicated $5.1 million toward the project. A SANDAG representative said it would be up to the SANDAG board to decide whether the $5.1 million could potentially be shifted to the Highway 101 alternative. Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer, the lone vote against the motion, still favored placing the rail trail on San Elijo Avenue to make the road safer for bikers and pedestrians. She said the project design is only partially finished, so there’s potential for tinkering with the route to alleviate environmental impacts. “If we can find a way to keep the dirt trails and accommodate the bikes and pedestrians, that’s the
money, the absolute right call in retrospect. “If we were in LA, Scottsdale or anywhere else, we would be like, ‘forget my well-being, we need to make more money.’ But here it’s ‘no, just do what you want to do and the rest will come.’ You don’t have to have the best or biggest things here, you can just be.” When he’s not working, he’s lending a hand to Leucadia 101 Main Street and other local organizations, as well as raising rescued Italian greyhounds with his wife. Winfrey, who was born in Nebraska and has lived throughout the U.S., said Encinitas has put him at ease. It’s something his family has noticed — even if they’re not exactly fond of his shaggy hair and beard, he joked. Rancho Coastal CEO Jim Silveira said Winfrey is brimming with energy and ideas. “I can remember when he first started he would always pop into my office and pass along ideas he said that he’d been thinking about all night,” Silveira said. “That energy is still there.”
Silveira also credited Winfrey with building key relationships throughout Encinitas, which has translated into more support for its projects. “Without him, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Silveira said. Over the years Winfrey has taken on bigger roles at Rancho Coastal, currently serving as vice president of planning and development. His focus at present is on Rancho Coastal expansion plans that call for a new education building and medical facility on the 5-acre property. Rancho Coastal started when Maria K. Lloyd bought the site in 1960 — back when the neighborhood was rural — and turned it into an animal shelter. Its footprint has grown, and so has its ranks — now boasting 46 employees and 400 volunteers. The expansion, which Rancho Coastal is raising money for, will allow a greater number of services. “What we do works really well, but we want to do more of it,” Winfrey said while strolling
across the property. He noted an expansion ground-breaking is scheduled for later this year and construction could finish as soon as 2018. At a given time, the shelter has 60 to 100 animals — rabbits, cats and dogs — and each receives food and medical attention, he explained. They’re carefully picked from other public shelters, or they’re given to Rancho Coastal when people can no longer care for them. That includes an Animal Safehouse Program, which temporarily takes in the pets of domestic violence victims while they find a better housing situation. “This place has such innovative programs, one reason I love it,” he said. Rancho Coastal wouldn’t be possible without the backing of an animal-loving city, he said. And on that note, he doesn’t ever want to move. “This is our home. The people here, the energy here, the lifestyle here, the animals.” Visit rchumanesociety.org to learn more.
best solution,” she said. Whether or not the rail trail goes on San Elijo Avenue, North County Transit District is eventually planning to fence the corridor, she added. Thirty public speakers weighed in on the Cardiff rail trail, which is part of a larger regional plan. SANDAG envisions the path one day going from downtown San Diego to Oceanside. Wearing black “Keep It Natural” T-Shirts, opponents said placing the rail trail on Highway 101 would preserve the environment alongside San Elijo Avenue. “We don’t want to be LA; we don’t want to be Orange County,” Erin McPeak said. “We want to have and preserve what is here.” Joe Berry said the council and SANDAG are to blame for a lackluster outreach campaign before
the council vote last May. He said the city should have collected more public input before making a decision. Last November, an anti-rail trail petition at norailtrail.com filled the email inboxes of councilmembers, transit officials and newspaper editors, reigniting debate. In response, backers of the plan started yesrailtrail.com. Proponents of putting the rail trail east of the tracks said it would better serve families who are likely to be too intimidated to ride on Highway 101. Jodie Hubbard said Cardiff needs a path that accommodates “all people, ages and abilities,” adding it would connect Cardiff shops, the Swami’s undercrossing and public facilities. Judy Berlfein said change is coming to the rail corridor regardless of the rail trail, citing imminent
North County Transit District fencing and a drainage culvert that will impact the undeveloped land. She added backing the San Elijo Avenue route and Montgomery Avenue crossing would mean staying ahead of what’s coming. Councilman Tony Kranz voted in favor of the motion, but stressed the council should commit to improving San Elijo Avenue. To illustrate how dangerous the road is, he played a video that he shot with his GoPro while biking along the street. Kranz said there’s no room on San Elijo Avenue for cyclists or pedestrians, and that riding there requires constantly dodging cars. The council motion also included setting up a working group of residents to inform a rail corridor vision for the entire city, and to move forward with plans to build the Montgomery Avenue crossing.
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The Myth of the Home Remedy Vein Cure Many people go out of their way to avoid surgery or other invasive treatment, which is understandable. For some, there is a genuine squeamishness when it comes to needles and the potential for any level of pain. Then there are those who are wary of the time or financial commitment involved in surgical and non-surgical procedures, with added time for recovery. Others yet have a mistrust of traditional or western medicine, preferring the homeopathic approach, favoring herbs, poultices, and essential oils. Thousands of dollars can be spend each year just by one person on supplements and home remedies—even in
the case of varicose and spider veins. There are popular searches on the internet for “Get rid of varicose veins naturally” and “How to get rid of varicose veins at home.” There are certainly plenty of results for supplements and remedies to “melt away your symptoms.” Millions of dollars, in fact, are spent a year, both on personal online retailers and at general nutrition stores, on supplements and creams that have no proven medical effects, have not been approved by the FDA, and in some cases can be hazardous to your health. Supplements are an unregulated industry—and because of the fact that 50% of people will develop varicose or spider veins in their lifetime, and many of those will seek home remedies, millions of dollars will continue to be spent on just vein remedies alone. It won’t matter if they are proven to be effective or not because people will continue to buy them, companies will continue to make and sell them for a profit, and until the companies are forced into regulation, new consumers will continue to pay up, seeking magic potions and snake oils.
It is generally a good thing when people make choices toward an active lifestyle and healthy living, including organic eating and avoiding unhealthful habits, especially with diet. In my columns, I’m an active proponent on doing whatever you can to prevent the conditions for varicose and spider veins to proliferate. But the truth is that some people are genetically predisposed to the condition, and there is no 100% proven prevention for any venous condition. And once you develop this condition, no home remedy will make them go away. Pine bark, witch hazel, grapeseed oil, cayenne pepper, immersion baths, green tea, chestnut bark, St. John’s wort, aloe vera, butcher’s broom, arnica Montana, and even turpentine and enemas have all been cited as cures for varicose veins—but they do not work. Any “improvements” noted from home remedies are a result of the placebo effect. Topical creams and ointments are a waste of money as well, and even exercise is not a cure (although don’t give up on exercise!). I know people’s fears of procedures are real. And for those whose mothers had the
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old fashioned vein treatments, those fears are not unfounded. But vein therapy has become much less invasive than the outdated veins stripping of years past. All but the most severe treatment is a quick office visit that is so simple and non-traumatizing that it can be done on a work lunch break. Laser treatment and foam sclerotherapy are stateof-the-art treatments that, for some, involve almost no pain at all. Varicose veins are a medical condition, and if left untreated, can become something very serious indeed. You do not want to jeopardize your health. But it is good to be informed about your options. Speaking to a medical professional such as a phlebologist can answer many of your questions and put you at ease about treating your vein disease the right way. If you’re ready for a consultation on removing your spider or varicose veins, or if you just want more information on laser treatment or sclerotherapy, contact us at 760-944-9263 or visit our website at www. sdveininstitute.com.
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April 9 artists’ reception at the Off Track Gallery The public is invited to an artists’ reception Saturday, April 9, honoring Cheryl DeLain, jewelry; Aleksandra Owczarek, acrylic; and Bernie Worby, digital art. The event will be held at the Off Track Gallery from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Cheryl DeLain says, “Exotic pearls and ethnic chic components highlight my jewelry. Many pieces are making their debut at this reception. These treasures are an ideal gift for Easter, Mother’s Day, weddings, graduations, or as a special treat for a special someone.” Aleksandra Owczarek states, “I paint experiences that I’ve had and they all come through as still lives and landscapes. I like to “paint pictures” but not as in “do a painting of an image captured in a photograph,” or as in “paint a painting” but paint pictures of
moments in my life, screenshots of my past so to speak. Bernie Worby assert, “I love photography and computer art. With computer art I can create pictures of landscapes and seascapes, but I typically like doing abstracts. In the abstract world of computer art, I can see and experience another dimension that is truly awesome. I design the scene and the computer creates the final results. This fascinating medium only has two limits, Time and Imagination!” Wine and refreshments will be served at the reception. In addition, all artwork in the Gallery will be 10 percent off the entire day. This event is free and open to the public. Off Track Gallery is located at 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, 760-942-3636, OffTrackGallery.com.
Popular La Jolla Concours d’Elegance returns April 8-10 This year’s La Jolla Concours d’Elegance will be held April 8-10 at Ellen Browning Scripps Park (La Jolla Cove). This elite automotive-inspired event transforms this chic, coastal community into a weekend playground with a remarkable automobile showcase, fabulous shopping and unforgettable culinary experiences. The Rolls-Royce Motor Car Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party will kick off the weekend, 7 p.m. Friday, April 8. The La Jolla Tour d’Elegance, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, gives a driver and one passenger a rare opportunity to see one of the most incredible collections of automobiles, as well as a view of
some spectacular military artifacts, each with a personal story behind them. The exclusive Aston Martin San Diego Saturday Evening VIP Reception, is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9 on the bluffs of La Jolla Cove at the Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The main events, La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and La Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, will feature spectacular vehicles situated along the Pacific Ocean and include vendor offerings. General admission tickets include two tastings from the wine and craft beer garden and a commemorative program. For more information, visit LaJollaConcours.com or call 619-233-5008.
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Community celebrates surfboard pioneer Bing Copeland
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n 80th birthday bash for surf legend Bing Copeland took place March 26 at the Bing Surf Shop in Encinitas. Surfers, celebrities and community leaders gathered to celebrate Bing, a household name in the surf industry. Bing is the founder of Bing Surfboards, one of the best known brands of the ‘60s. Bing Surfboards produced the famous David Nuuhiwa Noserider and introduced The Bonzer with the Campbell Brothers. Bing, who grew up in Manhattan Beach in the late ‘40s and ‘50s, relocated his surfboard factory to Encinitas in 2010, which is run by seasoned surfboard shaper Matt Calvani and his wife Margaret. For more information, visit bingsurf.com
Don Craig, Randy Rarick, Tom Wartcraig, Irene and Jim Palmer
Bings son Scott Copeland, daughter Jennifer Embree, Bing Copeland, daughter Kristin Rooke
Bing Copeland’s son-in-law Kevin Embree, Cameron Rooke, grandson Whit Rooke
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Bing’s daughter-in-law Heidi Copeland, grandson Ramsey, granddaughter Cierra, Kendall Bierstedt
Shawn MacNabb, Carl Eckstrom, Chris Ahrens, Royce Cansler, Gary MacNabb
Surfing movie stuntwoman double Linda Benson and surfing guru Henry Ford
Bing Surf Shop owners Margaret and Matt Calvani with Jacob
Linda and Michael Tilden
Surfing legends LJ Richards and Jack “Woody” Ekstrom
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Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation Chili Dinner Glen Doherty was an Encinitas resident and a U.S. Navy Seal. He was one of the four Americans killed in the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Lybia on Sept. 12, 2012. Please join us Wednesday, April 6, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Encinitas as we celebrate Glen’s life and legacy. The event will include a fun night filled with chili (Glen’s recipe), drinks, raffles and a live auction. All proceeds of the event will go to the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. The cost is $25 and will include a chili dinner, drink of choice and dessert. The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation’s focus is on providing current and former special operations professionals, from all branches of the government, the means necessary to transition and succeed in civilian life. The American Legion in Encinitas is located at 210 W F St, Encinitas, 92024; (760) 753-5674.
Free adult art classes for beginners Local Encinitas artist Sandra Dodd now conducts complimentary adult art classes for beginners at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library the first and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 5-6 p.m. in the library community room at 2081 Newcastle Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Pre-registration is not required. The classes are sponsored by the Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library. For more information, contact the library staff at 760-753-4027.
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hold a presentation on “Swami’s Marine Protected Area. What Is It? Where Is It? Why Does it Matter?” Hear a presentation from WILDCOAST, a international conservation group, who has been working to educate San Diego residents and visitors about the new MPA network and providing opportunities to participate in stewardship actions. Encinitas Marine Services Captain Larry Giles will also participate in the discussion. The event will be held Thursday, April 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. Visit www.engageencinitas.org
ArtFest 2016 will be held at the San Diego Botanic Garden April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The event features some of the finest regional artists displaying their talents with the beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden as a back drop. This year, locally-owned Woody cars will be on display from the San Diego Woodies Club (Saturday only). For more information, visit www.sdbgarden.org.
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Members of the Del Mar-Leucadia Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite the public and local school and college Title IX coordinators to join them on Saturday, April 9, to hear guest speaker Melissa Swartz discuss “Title IX Advocacy and Action: Your Role in Sexual Violence Prevention, “ as part of National Sexual Assault Awareness month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park. Swartz will discuss what colleges and universities are doing to prevent sexual violence, and what individuals can do to help. In her role as Student Equity and Compliance Manager at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), Swartz conducts campus-based investigations on issues of sexual violence and sexual harassment. Swartz also educates students and employees on Title IX and sexual violence. In addition, Dr. Bridget Blanshan, CSUSM Title IX Coordinator, and Christa Wencl, CSUSM’s Sexual Violence Advocate and Educator, will participate in the Q&A portion of the program.
The “Breaking SIlence — VIP Warrior Gala” will be held April 15 from 5-8 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The event will feature keynote speaker Capt. Florent Groberg (U.S. Army, Medal of Honor). The event is geared to help eliminate “the stigma that surrounds PTS (Post Traumatic Stress).” For more information and to buy tickets, visit CarrytheChallenge.org/TripleF.
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The Spice Way to hold one-year anniversary celebration April 3 Sunday, April 3, The Spice Way celebrates its one-year anniversary from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Encinitas’ newest boutique spice and tea store has hit the ground running over this past year offering a wide variety of spices, blends, tea and infusions as well as cooking classes. Marking its one-year anniversary, The Spice Way will feature cooking demos, kids’ activities, free tasting, an opportunity drawing and a one-day sale: buy two, get one free. The Spice Way will feature cooking
demonstrations with Debbie Kornberg, featuring the theme of Nature with Benefits and is scheduled to take place at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The event will be held at The Spice Way store at Camino Village Plaza, 260 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Encinitas Rotary Club to present annual Golf Ball Drop On May 7, from 5-7 p.m., at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club is organizing its annual Golf Ball Drop to raise funds and support the Navy SEAL Foundation and other local charities. A fun gathering (with drinks, appetizers and dessert) will be held at the club house overlooking the hole where a helicopter will drop the purchased golf balls. The three participants who purchased numbered/color coded golf balls that are closest to the flag (or in the hole) will win cash prizes ($2,000, $1,000 and $500). For more details and to purchase the golf balls or tickets to this great event visit: EncinitasCoastalRotary GolfBallDrop.eventbrite.com
‘Tomatomania’ to be held April 9 at EUSD Farm Lab Enthusiastic fellow tomato lovers looking for the coolest tomato varieties will have the opportunity to enjoy the world’s largest and most fun tomato seedling sale at Tomatomania. The event will be held at the Encinitas Union School District Farm Lab on Saturday, April 9. One day only. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Address: EUSD Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Drive. Free. Please park across the street at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Visit www.tomatomania.com
Non-profit launches first video following two-year anniversary C3, Carlsbad Causes for Community, launched its first video, “C3 Is Community,” Jan. 29 at its Winter Fancy Fundraiser. The launch follows the non-profit’s two-year anniversary in June 2015. The fundraiser attendees gave the video a big thumbs up. Featured on the C3 website, carlsbadcauses.org, “C3 is Community” conveys how local businesses and Carlsbad residents collaborate to put on events and to raise money for various community causes. “We wanted to create a video that would provide a glimpse into the type of events we have, like our Village Community Food
Drive and Halloween in the Village,” said Deb Ferraro, founder of C3. “I’m so excited about the video because it accomplished what I had envisioned and really shares the warmth and camaraderie of our community. I am hopeful the video will encourage other members of our community to volunteer and donate.” The video highlights some of C3’s local partners, including the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, Youth Enrichment Services, Lola’s Mexican Food and Deli, and Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-op. Each partner discusses how C3 is an asset to the community from funding free kids yoga and
combining marketing efforts, to providing youth services to students at local schools, and increasing foot traffic in the barrio and downtown. Images of youth organizing a food drive demonstrate the participation among the young volunteers. The overlying theme of the video is a true sense of family and community. The Winter Fancy Fundraiser video preview was well attended. The evening leading up to the screening of “C3 is Community” was filled with great raffles and both silent and live auction items donated by local partners, including Pelican Cove Inn, Hennessey’s Tavern, Heritage
Senior Care, and Beach City Smoothies, to name just a few. Guests were entertained by local musicians: The Elements, Raechal Levin and Lady Rogo. A jumpy jump provided fun for the kids. Delicious, tray-passed appetizers and festive, winter decor provided the perfect ambiance for a beautiful winter festival. The video was well received and was given a large applause. C3’s next big event is the Spring Art Bash on April 29 at the Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-op. “We’re excited about the C3 Spring Art Bash, as it recognizes local artists and will also help raise money for C3’s programs
for seniors and kids,” said Ferraro. “The event will include the sale of art and will also be the information kick off for the new Village Art Walk and Mural Tour, which will be held the fourth Thursday of each month, from 5-8 p.m., moving forward after the event. C3, located at the Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-op, will be one of the stops for the Village Art Walk.” For more information, visit carlsbadcauses.org, or contact Deb Ferraro at carlsbadcauses@gmail.com or 760-893-9251. C3 is located at 2801-B Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, inside the Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-op.
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the interview process was refreshing.” Schmitt congratulated Viloria in a staff announcement: “While we are sad that he is leaving us, we are all proud of Jason and excited for him as he takes the helm at the Laguna Beach Unified School District.”
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t hasn’t been for lack of material that there hasn’t been an Education Matters column in two months. Stacks of files on my desk sit six inches high and provide enough topics to write about to last one a week for a year. But when you move, life stops. When you sell a house, rent a house, and buy a house, all at about the same time, life really stops. Then the stress kicks into high gear and you get sick, then radically sick, and you begin to think your life really will stop. Moving (especially after 20 years in one place) has been rated, according to a recent, very unscientific survey, as one of the top three traumatic events in one’s life — the other two being a death in the family and divorce. Not even the birth of a child beats out moving. Surviving the stress of all this these last few months has to be one of my crowning achievements. Some moves, however, can be a cure for stress. Take Jason Viloria. San Dieguito Union High School District parents may not recognize the name, because Viloria is a relative newcomer at a district where most top administrators take years to move up through the ranks. Previously a high school principal in Irvine, Viloria was recruited and hired by San Dieguito in August 2013 as executive director of educational services, reporting to associate superintendent Mike Grove. Then in July 2015 he was promoted to a newly created position just for him: associate superintendent of administrative services. Now that I’ve introduced him to you, say goodbye. After less than three years in the district, Viloria’s last day will be June 30. It was announced last week that Viloria, 38, has accepted the position of superintendent
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for the Laguna Beach Unified School District, at an annual salary of $240,000 (not including benefits). The search process began last fall after current Laguna Beach superintendent Sherine Smith announced her plans to retire June 30, 2016. In an email, Viloria said he decided to apply for the position in late January after discussions with his family, “as it’s a change from my current role, obviously, with more night requirements and more responsibilities.” After deciding to apply, he said he discussed his decision with San Dieguito superintendent Rick Schmitt at that time. San Dieguito’s board has seen some philosophical divisions in recent years that have on occasion become contentious. But Viloria insisted that had nothing to do with his decision to leave. “It was all about opportunity,” he said. It was a chance “to be the superintendent of one of the top districts in the state.” He said Laguna is a small, high-performing district with strong community support, high academic achievement, and “amazing schools all the way around.” He said this was similar to his previous districts, Irvine and San Dieguito. Viloria lives in Laguna Beach and has been commuting to the San Dieguito district office in Encinitas. He said he never intended to move to San Diego County because his wife’s business is in Laguna and his two children attend Laguna Beach schools. The three-year contract, which runs from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, was approved unanimously by the LBUSD board of trustees and was signed March 22. In the LBUSD press release, Laguna Beach board president William Landsiedel called Viloria “a perfect match” and said his “professionalism, candor and honesty during
Viloria did not come easily to San Dieguito. He was heavily recruited by Schmitt who asked the school board to increase the salary for his proposed position of executive director of educational services. Because the salary for that job was set at $137,000, which is lower than the salaries earned by the district’s high school principals who would be reporting to Viloria, Schmitt asked the board to offer a starting salary of $144,772. The board approved the change in 2013 by a vote of 4 to 1, with trustee John Salazar opposed. Less than two years later, Schmitt asked the board to approve the creation of a new position: associate superintendent of administrative services. This added a fourth associate supt. to Schmitt’s staff. The board approved the change in 2015, this time by a vote of 3 to 2, with Salazar and newly elected trustee Maureen Muir opposed. Following that vote, Schmitt asked the board to approve the appointment of Viloria to that new position. The board approved his appointment 3 to 2, with Salazar and Muir opposed. Then in January, Schmitt asked the board to approve raises for administrators, directors, principals and other non-represented staff, including himself. These increases were identical to the raises given to certificated teachers in December: 7 percent retroactive back to July 1, 2015 and another 5.5 percent beginning July 1, 2016. The board approved these raises 3 to 2, with Salazar and Muir opposed. Said Salazar of Viloria, “His salary was raised when we hired him; I voted no. He was given a raise when made associate superintendent.; I voted no. He was given another raise in January. This raise was retro. I also voted no.” Salazar said he voted no on each item for budgetary reasons; it was never personal. In less than three years, Viloria’s pay went from $144,772 when hired in 2013 (about a $7,000 bump over the original salary for that SEE SUTTON, A19
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salary will be $240,000. But consider this: Before the across-the-board raises the San Dieguito board approved recently for all its employees, SDUHSD Superintendent Schmitt’s annual salary was $220,000. San Dieguito has about 12,600 students in grades 7-12, with five middle schools and five high schools. Laguna Beach has about 3,000 students in grades K-12, with four schools — two elementary, one middle and one high. With the retroactive raise to July 1, 2015, Schmitt’s new salary is now $235,400, and beginning July 1, 2016 it will be $248,347. So Schmitt’s salary is currently less than Viloria will be making, and in July will be only $8,000 more. The level of responsibility and managerial oversight between the two districts doesn’t begin to compare. Then there’s this clause in Viloria’s contract: “The board reserves the right to increase the salary of the supt. at any time.” When teachers see these kinds of salaries for top administrators, it’s no wonder they feel slighted. For other local districts, according to “Transparent California,” 2014 salaries (not including benefits) for the following superintendents, to compare, were: • Del Mar’s Holly McClurg (K-6 district) — $178,124 • Rancho Santa Fe’s Lindy Delaney (K-8 district) — $181,270 • Encinitas’s Timothy Baird (K-6 district) — $207,499 • Carlsbad’s Suzette Lovely (K-12 district) — $214,225 Viloria continues at San Dieguito until June 30 and begins his new job July 1. In a story March 24 in the Los Angeles Times’ Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, Viloria was quoted as saying, “July 1 can’t come soon enough. I look forward to meeting staff and community members, and most importantly, students.” Clearly, there were more benefits to taking the Laguna Beach job than simply working with “an amazing” school district — no more long-distance commutes, a significantly higher salary, a tiny school district with only four schools, an affluent community, and high-achieving kids. One more thing is clear: If you have to make a move, a career move like this is a lot less stressful than selling a house. Senior Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com
position), to $162,265 when he was named associate superintendent. in 2015, to $185,276 currently after the retroactive pay increase was approved. As Laguna Beach’s new superintendent, he’ll earn $240,000. Not a bad three-year run. Regarding the job titles he held, Vilonia said the position he was originally hired to fill existed in the district for many years. “It was determined prior to my arrival that they wanted the position to have more responsibilities, so at that time the job description was updated and a new salary was adopted by the board,” he said. The associate superintendent position, he said, was created “due to once again increased responsibilities.” Viloria said he had no guilt or sense of obligation over the board actions taken to secure him and promote him. But he did wrestle with the decision for other reasons. “I was conflicted, as SDUHSD is an amazing district with some of the best teachers, support staff and administrators around, and I truly enjoy working with them,” he said. “As staff understands, this was just one of those opportunities that I could not pass up.” Schmitt would not say if he plans to fill Viloria’s position or revert back to having three associate superintendents instead of four. He said he was “uncertain on a number of 16 to 17 personnel moves, as changes always occur at this time of year, so [there will be] no decisions for two to three months on any administrative openings.”
Spiraling salaries
The issue of escalating salaries of school superintendents has been an alarming trend and subject of note in recent years. Typically, with each superintendent retirement or departure, search firms are hired and salary ranges are presented that often exceed the earnings of the prior superintendent. Laguna is an exception, as Viloria will earn slightly less than current LBUSD superintendent Sherine Smith — but not by much. According to “Transparent California,” a site that lists salaries for employees of state and local governmental entities, the 2014 regular salary for Smith, not including benefits, was $246,071. Viloria’s starting
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Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-708-4756 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-755-HOME Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 858-243-5278 Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 858-243-5278 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525 Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 858-243-5278 Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-755-HOME Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525 Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
DEL MAR
1210 Ladera Linda Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Connie Cannon, Coastal Premier Properties 858-354-5538 13792 Mercado Drive Sat 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Molly Fleming, Coldwell Banker 760-994-9047 3423 Caminito Santa Fe Downs Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Virginia Braun, Surterre Properties 949-290-8608 641 Hoska Drive Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sherry Stewart, Coldwell Banker 858-353-1732 14074 Mercado Drive Sun 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-524-3077 444 Pine Needles Drive Sun 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-524-3077 1201 Cuchara Dr Tues, April 5th 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Rande Turner, Rande Turner Properties 858-945-8896 150 25th St Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Csilla Crouch, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 858.245.6793
ENCINITAS $199 5BD / 5.5BA
1337 Skyros Way Becky Campbell, Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
$1,499,000 - $1,599,000 1394 Hermes Ave Neda Nourani, Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty 5BD / 3BA $1,598,000 3BD / 4BA $2,795,000-$2,950,000 4BD / 4.5BA $3,388,000 5BD / 5.5BA $3,995,000-4,195,000 6BD / 8BA
RANCHO SANTA FE
16890 Stagecoach Pass Nancy White, Coldwell Banker 7527 Plein Aire – Santaluz Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker 7837 Sendero Angelica – Santaluz Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker 5113 El Secreto, Rancho Santa Fe Gary Wildeson, Pacific Sothebys Int’l Realty
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-449-2027 Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 760-822-7154 Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-735-6505 Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-417-5564 Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-417-5564 Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-692-0242
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LUXURY REAL ESTATE
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA Approx 4 acres w/ nice approx 2846 sq ft home. Possible ocean views on 4 potential lots. $3,200,000
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA Stunning custom approx 6600 sq. ft estate on approx 2 acre lot in prestigious community. 5 bedrooms, 5+ baths, $2,895,000
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA Exquisite home with the architectural style that defines the Santa Barbara lifestyle. 5 bedrooms, 4+ baths, $2,295,000
Represented by: Janet McCollough & Kyle Murphy T. 760.613.5263 | janet@dirtrealtor.com
Represented by: Greg Kaminski T. 760.994.8121 | Greg.Kaminski@camoves.com
Represented by: Danielle Short T. 619.708.1500 | dshort@coldwellbanker.com
RANCHO SANTA FE, CALIFORNIA Updated 4,100esf single story home on 2ac view lot. Gorgeous grounds, w/Tennis court/Pool. 4 bedrooms, 3+ baths, $2,239,000
OLIVENHAIN, CALIFORNIA Single story 4,575esf home in the gated comm. of KnightsbridgeEstates. 2ac, Pool/sport ct. 5 bedrooms, 4+ baths, $1,875,000
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA Spanish style La Costa Oaks home on premium view lot. Custom amenities throughout. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, $1,610,000
Represented by: Debbie McCauley T. 760.505.2001 | dmccauley@coldwellbanker.com
Represented by: Debbie McCauley T. 760.505.2001 | dmccauley@coldwellbanker.com
Represented by: Linda White T. 562.572.8387 | Linda.White@camoves.com
CARLSBAD S, CALIFORNIA Stunning and desirable Arroyo Vista home. Lavishly appointed with hardwood floors. Views. 4 bedrooms, 3+ baths, $1,250,000
DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA Ocean views can be enjoyed from this beautiful seaside townhome.Designer touches.Pool/spa. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, $1,095,000-$1,195,000
LA COSTA, CALIFORNIA Elegant approx 3663 SF 3br/3ba home in gated Jockey Club adjacent to La Costa Resort. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, $1,025,000
Represented by: Ruth & Casey Broom T. 760.815.1870 | ruth@ruthbroom.com
Represented by: Ruth Broom T. 760.815.1870 | ruth@ruthbroom.com
Represented by: Laura Rappaport T. 760.805.8080 | laurarappaport@coldwellbanker.com