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September 2, 2016

Artificial turf fields taking shape at Leo Mullen Sports Park

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Encinitas teen travels to Italy to perform opera.

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San Dieguito Academy student Lily Kreps participates in a Kendo demonstration in Amakusa, Japan, Encinitas’ sister city. Kreps and three others visited the city last month as part of an exchange program.

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A true cultural exchange

Encinitas group visits sister city of Amakusa, Japan

BY CHRIS SAUR Just about a month ago, Nick Buck was high above Amakusa Japan, seeing all of the islands and waterways that make up Encinitas’ sister city.

But for the Encinitas Recreation Director (and Sister City Program coordinator), that was just one of many moments that stood out from his trip as chaperone for three local teens participating in a sister city exchange program in early August.

“I was hiking through the mountains and I happened upon (some people

paragliding) and they asked me if I wanted to do it,” Buck explained. “What an awesome way to see Amakusa, seeing it from 3,000 feet and then landing in a rice field.”

Buck, who took Encinitas resident Aiden Paul — a 16-year-old who attends High Tech High in San Marcos — and 15-year-old San Dieguito Academy students Lily Kreps and Ian Dewart, was the first city staffer to go on the weeklong trip in about a decade. The kids are usually chaperoned by a volunteer picked by the Sister City Commission.

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BY BARBARA HENRY Work is well under way on new artificial turf playing fields at Leo Mullen Sports Park in Encinitas, and kids should be able to play on the new surface soon if all goes as planned.

Part of the project’s $1 million price tag is being covered by a $171,248 water rebate from the Metropolitan Water District, and in order to receive that money, the city has to have the construction activity “substantially complete” by Sept. 6.

“We actually think we’ll get the project done before that,” said city Public Works Director Glenn Pruim.

Prospects look very good because contractors began installing the artificial turf this week, he added.

Located on Via Cantebria across the street from the Target store, the Leo Mullen Sports Park contains some of the most frequently used playing fields in Encinitas. Encinitas Soccer League — the city’s biggest youth sports league with some 1,700 members — typically plays most of its games on those fields.

The league’s players, parents and coaches have been urging the city to renovate them for years. Lately, the fields have been described as being more mud than grass.

Shifting over to an artificial playing surface hasn’t been an easy-to-accomplish project, however. The project’s hefty price tag has been a source of concern, and conflicts over the scope of work almost cost the city its anticipated water rebate earlier this year. City officials were facing a June 8 deadline for their rebate money, but won an extension from the water district to Sept. 6.

The city council awarded the construction job to Byrom-Davey Inc. — a San Diego-based company that has done artificial field projects at Canyon Crest Academy and Torrey Pines High School.

Work began in late July, but initially the focus was on excavation rather than turf installation, Pruim said. In order SEE TURF, A17

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The Encinitas delegation poses with dignitaries from Amakusa in a room where the Japanese city keeps gifts from its sister city in California. The back row is made up of members of host families and sitting down are, from left, Amakusa Sister City Program committee member Eishi Harada, Encinitas Sister City program coordinator Nick Buck, Encinitas student Lily Kreps, Amakusa Mayor Itsuki Nakamura, the Amakusa Schools Superintendent, Ian Dewart, Aiden Paul and Amakusa Sister City program committee member Hiroko Maeda. Mayor Nakamura is holding a signed proclamation from the city of Encinitas for Amakusa’s 10th anniversary.

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Judge strikes down vaccine injunction request Families will not be able to claim personal-belief exemptions

BY PAUL SISSON A federal judge declined to put California’s vaccination law on pause, denying an injunction request that would have allowed families to keep claiming personal-belief exemptions while a legal fight against the new statute continues in court.

The Aug. 26 ruling, made by U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw in San Diego, means all kindergartners and seventh-graders in public and private schools across the state must prove they are fully inoculated against 10 diseases — from diphtheria to tetanus — unless they have a medical exemption form signed by a licensed doctor.

On July 1, a coalition of parents and other organizations, including three plaintiffs from San Diego County, sued the state. They said the law, Senate Bill 277, violated children’s constitutional rights to an equal public education and free exercise of religion.

There are two other lawsuits pending against the law, both filed by parents in Los Angeles. One of those suits includes an injunction request that was filed on Aug. 4.

The San Diego case was the first to have an injunction hearing and ruling.

In his 18-page order, Sabraw cited more than a century of legal precedents that have protected states’ rights to compel vaccination for the purpose of protecting the public against infectious diseases.

“Even outside the context of vaccination laws, the Supreme Court has reiterated the fundamental rights under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution do not overcome the state’s interest in protecting a child’s health,” Sabraw wrote.

Parents in the San Diego case have said they are not questioning the state’s ability to require vaccination, but rather its ability to take away the right to personal-belief exemptions. Sabraw also rejected this second complaint.

“The Constitution does not require the provision of a religious exemption to vaccination requirements, much less a personal-belief exemption,” Sabraw wrote.

His ruling on the requested injunction did not address the full merits of the overall lawsuit. Legal standard simply asks a judge to determine whether a given case has a good chance of success at trial. If it does, then the idea is to stop the effects of a disputed decision or action until the the case is fully argued and decided.

Using this threshold, Sabraw said, the plaintiffs’ case came up short.

“Plaintiffs have not shown they have a likelihood of success on their claim that SB 277 violates the right to education under California law,” he wrote.

The ruling did not appear to dull the resolve of Robert Moxley, an attorney for the plaintiffs.

“The principle we have to defend and

establish is the right of healthy people to make their own health-care choices. We’re going to have to delve into a thicket that, of course, a preliminary injunction hearing just doesn’t delve into,” Moxley said.

“What we are exploring is individual rights versus the power of the state, and all of the nuances and legal background is going to have to be applied to vaccines which, obviously, it never has. When most of the precedents being relied on are 100 years old, there is room to litigate this thing.”

The coalition that helped get SB 277 passed last year cautiously celebrated Friday’s ruling.

Catherine Martin, director of the California Immunization Coalition, said the public-health community and vaccination advocates respect personal rights but also believe the needs of the greater whole come first.

“It’s clear that unless parents are required to vaccinate their kids, many of them won’t,” she said. “It’s not about what people feel about immunization, and it’s not necessarily about individual rights. In this case, it’s about what’s best for the community.”

This legal case is the latest flash point in an ongoing controversy about vaccination rules in California, particularly after the public became more aware that personal-belief exemption rates were rising at many private schools and at public SEE VACCINE, A13

Online tool provides a new way to engage with the city of Encinitas Community members now have a convenient way to provide input to the city of Encinitas, and shape the decision-making of city leaders. That method is through PlaceSpeak, an online tool that makes it easy for residents to participate in policy and program development, from the earliest planning stages through finalizing results.

Signing up for an online PlaceSpeak account is free and easy, and participating community members can control what type of, and how many, notifications they receive on city consultation topics — as well as discuss topics with other verified community members and provide feedback to the city in a variety of forms.

According to a press release, PlaceSpeak “serves as a new way to discuss city happenings with fellow neighbors, won’t displace other ways to provide input to the city and verifies that each user either lives or works in Encinitas.”

By signing up with PlaceSpeak, Encinitas residents will be able to have their input heard by the city even when they’re unable to show up to city council meetings.

“We want to make sure that every person that wants to be heard, can be heard and are pleased to have another method for listening to our residents and businesses,” Encinitas City Manager Karen Brust said in the release. “PlaceSpeak is a simple platform that allows verified members of our community to reach us and provide much needed and valued input on the decisions that we make every day. Whether it’s a project that is SEE ONLINE, A13

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Encinitas author recognized as Paolucci Book Award finalist

BY CHRIS SAUR When a famous Hollywood actor says it’s an honor just to be nominated, it can often sound disingenuous.

But when Encinitas resident Robert Curry, who owned a Southern California business selling medical supplies to doctors before he retired and who describes himself as “just some guy who shops at Robert Ralphs,” saw his book Curry “Common Sense Nation: Unlocking the Forgotten Power of the American Idea” named one of five finalists for the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Paolucci Book Award, he truly was honored.

“To be recognized by them is huge, this is the most valuable book award for a book of this kind,” Curry said. “What’s happened is kind of amazing because I’m not a senator or a distinguished professor at the University of San Diego or something.”

The 2016 finalists for the Henry and Anne Paolucci Award — which bills itself as honoring the best conservative book of the year — included tomes by Senator Mike Lee, Charles C. W. Cooke (editor of the National Review Online and a frequent guest on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher), Ryan T. Anderson, and the eventual winner, “Russell Kirk: American Conservative”

by Bradley J. Birzer, who holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in History at Hillsdale College.

Past winners of the award include noted journalist and author Richard Brookhiser, European Parliament Member Daniel Hannan and American legal scholar Philip Hamburger.

For Curry, 72, who has lived with his wife Lisa

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Common Sense Nation by Encinitas author Robert Curry was named as one of five Paolucci Book Award finalists. in Encinitas for 31 years, the honor of being a finalist was the second of two exciting and surprising developments since the 15-year project of writing “Common Sense Nation” came to an end. The first was getting published by the highly-regarded nonprofit Encounter Books in late November.

“It was kind of miraculous,” Curry explained.

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“Encounter is a prestigious publisher, they only publish important books by important people. I think this is the first time they’ve published a book by a person of no consequence.”

With Encounter behind him, Curry has done radio interviews and book events — including one with Victor Davis Hansen, one of America’s most recognized historians who wrote the book’s forward — and “Common Sense Nation” is being sold on Amazon and in bookstores, and is even in libraries.

Not bad for a guy whose only other published writing was some technical stuff in his working years. To write “Common Sense Nation,” Curry studied historical documents, read many other books and focused on researching the works by authors and philosophers that the founders were reading. Curry studied philosophy at UC Santa Barbara.

“I’ve always loved the founders and been fascinated by them,” said Curry, who retired in 2010. “And I’ve worked on this baby for 15 years. As soon as I got started on it, I started having so much fun. It was the most fun thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

He describes his book as simple and clear, good for the informed and the uniformed. The content, which is followed in the book by full texts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, goes behind the Declaration and Constitution to look for the pattern of ideas that connect and explain them. Curry examines the ideas the founders had in mind when they were writing those documents by looking at what they were thinking, what they were reading and what they were talking about, at that time.

“Mine is a modest attempt to make it easier to

understand the founders,” he said. “The founders had this crazy idea that we could rule ourselves. Well, how could the people rule? The founders placed their reliance on the common sense and the moral sense of ordinary people, the voters, to be able to make common sense choices about what we needed to do and what was right and wrong.

“That idea is what made the people capable of rule if, what was assigned to government wasn’t too expansive, if it was limited enough. (Issues like) what do we need to be safe and what do we need to have a thriving economy. But as government has gotten more complicated, taken on more things, it’s moved away from common sense and into expertise.”

Curry says he wrote the book after realizing two things: that young people haven’t been taught about the founding of our country and that the so-called experts, in his opinion, are very often wrong in their views about the founders. He’s gotten positive reactions from both of those groups — young people and experts, including the Director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence (John C. Eastman) — saying they have learned a lot from the book.

“People have literally forgotten what the (American) idea was,” Curry continued. “What I am talking about in this book is something that everyone knew 165 years ago. What’s happened to us is, the period of time in which people understood the founders’ idea, the American idea, has kind of gone over the horizon. It’s kind of a strange thing.

“This book is for anybody, left, right, libertarian …this is really a book for the voters.

I’d really love it if everyone read it before voting.”

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Cardiff candidate forum is the first of several scheduled this fall With election season descending upon the city of Encinitas, tradition will hold as the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Town Council, in coordination with The League of Women Voters, is slated to host the first public election forum for Encinitas City Council and Mayoral candidates on Sept. 12.

The election is Nov. 8.

At this time, there are two candidates for Encinitas Mayor, City Council Member Catherine Blakespear and Paul Gaspar, husband of current Mayor Kristin Gaspar.

For the three open seats on the council, the five candidates are incumbents Tony Kranz and Mark Muir as well as Planning Commissioners Tasha Boerner Horvath and Tony Brandenburg, and Phil Graham (a former State Assembly candidate and local businessman).

Moderated by a representative from The League of Women Voters, the forum will open with each candidate giving a two-minute opening statement. The moderator will then ask questions selected

from written submissions from the audience, and candidates will have one minute each to respond. The forum will end with one-minute closing statements from each candidate.

Following that first forum, set for 6 p.m. in the Ada Harris School auditorium, 1508 Windsor Road, the Cardiff Town Council and League of Women Voters will host a Cardiff School Bond Proposition Forum on Sept. 27.

Held in the multipurpose room at Cardiff Elementary School, 1888 Montgomery Ave., at 6 p.m. this forum will explore issues around the

$22 million school facilities improvement proposition that will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Some additional public forums, which will also be coordinated/moderated by The League of Women Voters and are being presented by the Leucadia Town Council, are subject to change but are currently scheduled for Oct. 4 (Mayoral candidates) and Oct. 18 (City Council candidates). These are scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Library’s Community Room.

Coastal rail closure set for Sept. 10-11 COASTER and Amtrak service will not operate that weekend in San Diego County

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A bird’s eye view of the newly-installed solar panels at Flora Vista Elementary.

EUSD schools all have solar power after summer project

District to save more than $21 million

Construction of solar projects at six Encinitas Union School District elementary schools — Park Dale Lane, Capri, Ocean Knoll, La Costa Heights, El Camino Creek and Flora Vista — was completed over the summer. Those schools now join Olivenhain Pioneer, Mission Estancia and Paul Ecke Central in sourcing their power from the sun, supporting a district goal of retrofitting all schools with solar power by 2019.

The estimated 25-year savings from the combined 1.27 MW-AC solar project is $21,026,832.

“While we expect to see financial savings, the installation of these solar panels allows us to do much more than merely save money on electricity,” said EUSD Superintendent Dr. Timothy Baird.

“We see this as an opportunity to lead by example with finding tangible ways to give our students a brighter future.”

Work on the solar projects was recently completed by the San-Diego based Sullivan Solar Power. The solar systems consist of industry-leading SunPower solar panels and American-made SMA America inverters, which will assist the district in achieving its clean energy

goals. The installation will provide local greenhouse gas reduction benefits, offsetting over three million pounds of carbon dioxide each year.

“We are proud to help Encinitas Unified School District declare energy independence, allowing the district to reinvest solar savings in their students, supporting a brighter future for our next generation,” said Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power.

“This is our largest solar project in our 12 years in business, which showcases the district’s leadership and commitment to reduce fossil fuel consumption.”

These solar projects were overseen by Balfour Beatty, a leading general contractor and green builder that has partnered with EUSD on several other sustainability projects.

“We’re excited about the results of this work with Sullivan Solar Power for the Encinitas Unified School District, in addition to several other sustainable, green building projects being implemented throughout the district,” said Brian Cahill, president of Balfour Beatty’s California division.

“Congratulations to the project teams, the district and the entire community on the successful delivery of this 1.27 MW solar project.”

— Submitted press release

The San Diego coastal rail corridor will experience a major closure on Sept. 10 and 11, as COASTER and Amtrak service will not run that weekend due to infrastructure improvements.

Additionally, passengers should be aware of two other routes that will be affected: Amtrak 796, which is scheduled to depart Oceanside on Sept. 9 at 11:57 p.m. will not proceed further south, and the special northbound Padres COASTER 699 trains on Sept. 10 and 11 will be cancelled.

The special northbound Padres COASTER 699 train on Sept. 9, however, will run as planned.

Sept. 10/11 is first of four upcoming weekend closures on the corridor, with the other three scheduled for consecutive weekends in October (8-9, 15-16, and 22-23).

During the September closure, the North

County Transit District will replace track, install new culvert crossings and shore a bridge as part of the Mid-Coast Corridor Project.

Amtrak will continue service to and from the Oceanside Transit Center, but will not operate south of the station. Metrolink will also continue service to and from the Oceanside Transit Center.

There will be no replacement bus service connecting COASTER stations. Alternatives for some COASTER passengers may include BREEZE Route 101 or MTS connections.

Amtrak connecting bus service will require Amtrak reservations.

Coastal rail service will re-open for regularly scheduled service in time for the Monday morning commute. However, passengers should note that trains may be delayed up to 10 minutes on Sept. 12.

For alternative trip planning assistance, passengers can contact NCTD Customer Service at 760-966-6500, or visit www.gonctd.com.

— Submitted press release

Meeting set to develop a tree replacement plan Ficuses on Second and Third streets to be discussed The city of Encinitas is inviting residents and representatives from local businesses to a Sept. 6 community meeting about trees on Second and Third streets in downtown Encinitas.

Scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m., the meeting will be in the Poinsettia Room at Encinitas City Hall, 505 Vulcan St. The city says it needs to remove two large Ficus trees on Second Street and two large Ficus trees on Third Street in the near future as they pose safety concerns, the potential for property damage and potential city liability.

“Trees are an important part of the fabric of Encinitas and the city values its trees immensely,” Encinitas City Manager Karen Brust said in a news release. “However, from time to time and for a variety of reasons, city street trees must be removed. It is never a decision we take lightly.”

Because trees are an important part of the Encinitas community, the city is beginning to develop a tree replacement plan and is requesting community input to develop a vision for future street trees including types of trees to be planted, appropriate sizes and best time for planting. Eventually, this plan will cover the entire Downtown area and other parts of Encinitas.

However, the focus of the Sept. 6 community meeting will be to develop a plan for Second Street from K to B streets and a similar plan for Third Street from K to B Streets. Results of this meeting will be used to formulate recommendations for tree species, size of planted trees and planting schedules.

For more information on trees in Encinitas, the city’s Tree Tracker map-based app displays where thousands of city-maintained trees are located, what types of trees they are and when they will be pruned. Find Tree Tracker at www.encinitasca.gov/treetracker.

— Submitted press release

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Teen dancers get Encinitas seniors on their feet Torrey Pines students dance for, and with, local seniors, heart patients

BY PAM KRAGEN When Sarah Ludington’s grandmother was going through chemotherapy last winter, one of the things that lifted her spirits was dance.

“Sometimes she watched my dance videos and sometimes we’d just be baking cookies in the kitchen together and we’d start dancing. It could turn a bad day into a good day and it brought a lot of happiness. I found it really inspiring,” said Sarah, 16, who is on the varsity dance team at Torrey Pines High School.

After her grandmother recovered last spring, Sarah wanted to find a way to use her passion for dance to brighten the hearts of other seniors around North County. So a few months ago, the Carmel Valley teen started Dance2Heal, a nonprofit where teen dancers like herself can perform not only for seniors, children and people with disabilities, but with them.

On Aug. 24, Sarah and three other girls with Dance2Heal presented their second free dance program at an Encinitas heart clinic. Sarah’s mom, Dr. Katherine Ludington, is a cardiologist who hosted the event and invited some of her patients for the hour-long program in her office lobby.

The teens performed hip-hop, contemporary and tap dance routines, and then they invited all the patients to get involved by learning

career in dance.

“I’ve been dancing as long as I can remember. I think I started when I was 3 years old at Mommy and Me classes,” she said.

“There’s just something I feel when I’m dancing that’s hard to explain. It’s like nothing else.”

Sarah just returned from a summer dance workshop at UCLA where she studied world dance. Her favorite style is hip-hop, which she performs at Torrey Pines and as a member of Future Shock, a youth team run by San Diego’s Culture Shock dance school.

This was the second Dance2Heal event for Madeline, who like Sarah and Rebekah started her senior year at Torrey Pines this week. She said at the first event on July 29, one senior woman was so enthusiastic she leapt out of her chair and joined the girls during their demonstration performance. Others in wheelchairs “danced” along using their arms.

“It was really amazing because they were all so receptive,” Madeline said. “When you think of healing, you don’t exactly think of dancing.

But the participants really enjoyed getting involved and had big smiles on their faces.

Everyone had a good time.”

Sarah said the goal of the program is to break down patients’ notion that just because they have some mobility limitations they can’t dance.

“They’re not too old and it’s not something they can’t do. This is good for their physical and mental health,” she said.

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Sarah Ludington, 16, leads a group in a dance routine at North Coast Cardiology. At left is her mother Dr. Katherine Ludington. Behind her are fellow Torrey Pines High student Rebekah Hardeman, and visitors Theresa Bell and Christina Tillotson, in green. some steps for a group hip-hop dance to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”

Dr. Ludington said she hopes the dance events inspire her patients to consider dance as an entertaining way to keep “heart healthy.”

She said a simple regimen of just 20 minutes of exercise six days a week can reduce the chance of stroke or heart attack by 30 percent.

“Dance is a fun way to get their exercise.

They can do it at home, it doesn’t require any equipment and it doesn’t feel like exercise or hard work,” she said.

Joining Sarah for the performance were fellow Torrey Pines dancers Madeline Lim and Rebekah Hardeman, both 17, as well as Sarah’s 11-year-old sister, Abigail. All three girls said they love expressing themselves through dance as a hobby, but Sarah dreams of making a

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Dovsky is Queen of the Night Encinitas teen travels to Italy to perform opera

BY CHRIS SAUR Growing up in Encinitas performing in musical theater, Rachel Dovsky eventually turned her focus to opera. In the new discipline that takes years to perfect — most performers study opera in graduate school before taking the stage full time — Dovsky never dreamed that she would be playing the Queen of the Night role in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in the Tuscia Opera Festival in Italy at the age of 17.

But that’s exactly what she did this summer, spending last month in Viterbo, Italy, studying with the International Lyric Academy (ILA) of Rome and Viterbo. The amazing experience culminated in three performances of “The Magic Flute,” accompanied by the Wuhan Philharmonic Orchestra from China.

“It was life-changing,” said Dovsky, a 2016 San Dieguito Academy graduate who will be giving a local concert on Sept. 4 to show some of what she learned.

“The combination of being in Italy, putting on an opera (‘The Magic Flute’ was in German) and putting on concerts where I was singing in Italian for Italian people … it was a big experience. I learned so much music.”

And to think, the young soprano auditioned for ILA on a whim. Since there isn’t much opportunity for young people to perform opera in San Diego County, Dovsky had been practicing with her current voice teacher, Rebecca Steinke, for about six months when ILA agent Claudio Ferri offered a tryout in February. “(Steinke) said there’s a great opportunity, there’s this agent coming from Italy, why don’t you just audition for the experience,” Dovsky explained. “Two months later, I got an email saying they wanted me to be the Queen of the Night in the opera.

“I was not expecting that at all, considering I sang one of the most basic art songs for my audition.”

The modest Dovsky earned the part, which is usually given to highly-experienced vocalists and performs a song at a very high pitch, because Ferri noted her unusual strength and power in the upper register.

Called a summer intensive, the Festival put the opera on stage almost immediately, meaning Dovsky and the other performers had less than six months to memorize the music before traveling to Italy.

“I had about six months to learn my music

Rachel Dovsky, a 17-year-old Encinitas resident, relaxes by a fountain in Viterbo, Italy where she performed in the Tuscia Opera Festival last month.

Encinitas 17-year-old Rachel Dovsky as Queen of the Night in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” which she performed as part of the Tuscia Opera Festival this summer in Italy.

and it was a big job. It’s in German and I don’t speak German,” said Dovsky, who did a good enough job that her performance of “Der Holle Roche” — one of her songs from “The Magic Flute” — earned her the top prize at the Rancho Bernardo Chorale spring concert in Poway.

The ILA finds apartments for the performers — Dovsky’s roommates were a grad student from Florida and a college student from Iowa — and they spend six days a week on voice lessons, masters classes and working on/performing concerts and the opera. That left Sundays for exploration and Dovsky said she and her fellow performers used that day to “see how far we could get on the train … just go places.”

A visit to Orvieto — which included touring underground caves in the town, which was built on a hill like a fortress — on Dovsky’s last day in Italy was one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

But for this teen opera enthusiast, the biggest highlight was the chance to learn about the craft, which she plans to pursue in college,

grandparents were very musical, though she never met them; dad Mike works in software quality assurance by day but also sings and plays guitar; and younger brother David, a junior at SDA, is an accomplished piano player.

Rachel has two older siblings too, and mom Sylvia is an optometrist.

In the year before heading to college at Chapman, Rachel Dovsky is off to Israel next week for a gap-year program, where she will study the bible and learn Hebrew — while continuing her voice lessons —through June 2017.

And before that, the Sept. 4 farewell concert, along with piano accompanist Fontaine Lang, is one last chance for friends and fellow Encinitas residents to see this gifted young singer. Presented by the Katherine Tailor Foundation, the concert is at an auditorium in Encinitas, and fans should call 760-331-7721 or send an email to DVDVAN@gmail.com to RSVP and learn the exact location.

It won’t be in front of 400 people at an ancient church in Italy, but Dovsky’s already done that.

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Reading Day with North Coast Sheriffs The North Coastal Sheriff’s Station is inviting children of all ages to attend its Reading Day event on Sept. 21.

Beginning at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N. El Camino Real, a sheriff’s deputy will read to children and teach them the importance of reading. After story time, the deputy with answer questions.

“Reading is an important part of a child’s life,” the release says. “It teaches them everything from their ABC’s to incredible stories filled with wonder.”

The department urges the entire family to come to this hour of fun and learning.

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starting next fall at Chapman University, and then probably in grad school.

Singing has been a part of Dovsky’s life since she fell in love with the art form while doing a musical as a Flora Vista second-grader.

Living in Encinitas her whole life, Dovsky has done more than 30 musicals at all different community theaters around San Diego County, including at SDA, where Dovsky enjoyed singing in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Mary Poppins” the past few years. Another recent favorite was an Escondido performance of “The Secret Garden.”

But now that she has discovered opera, Dovsky is all in.

“As I got older … I realized that opera was my true passion and I’ve been transitioning into that for the past few years,” Dovsky explained. “I enjoy the academic aspect that is not there in musical theater. Having to learn a foreign language, the proper technique for it, getting the breathing right … it just requires so much focus and concentration so that you can hit all of these notes.”

Music runs in Dovsky’s family as three of her

Poetry Slam scheduled at La Paloma One of the largest events of its kind in San Diego County, the La Paloma Summer Poetry Slam is set for Sept. 17 at the historic Encinitas theater.

The 17th annual competition is one of two presented each year by Full Moon Poets (the other is in the winter) which are free and open to the public.

Poets from throughout North County and beyond will have their names placed in the famous popcorn bucket, with the first 17 names pulled making up the night’s lineup.

Poets call is at 6 p.m., doors at the La Paloma Theater, 471 S. Coast Highway 101, open at 6:30 p.m. and the poetry begins at 7 p.m.

Prize money collected from the audience will go to the winners. No props, musical instruments, costumes or recorded music is allowed and poets need three original poems that do not exceed three minutes each. For more information and rules, visit www.fullmoonpoets.org This year’s La Paloma Summer Poetry Slam is sponsored by Full Moon Poets and 101 Artists’ Colony/Arts Alive Foundation, along with a grant from the county of San Diego Board of Supervisors and Grauer School.

For more information on the event, call Danny Salzhandler at 760-845-8456.

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For Marshall Tucker Band frontman, a passion for music 45 years and counting

BY ROB LEDONNE t’s an early Wednesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Doug Gray, frontman for the legendary Marshall Tucker Band, just took a walk on the beach from his nearby home. “This is what keeps me in shape,” Gray explains. “Going to the beach just makes you relax, and it helps when dealing with some of the stresses in life.”

Come the night of Sept. 6, Gray will be a short walk from Solana Beach when the Marshall Tucker Band takes the stage at the Belly Up. It’s a show that’s part of their 45th anniversary tour dubbed Long Hard Ride, though don’t let its strenuous name fool you.

For Gray, he’s relished his long career playing music.

“It honestly doesn’t even feel like 45 years,” he’s quick to point out. “This tour feels the same as the one 40 years ago and every tour since then.”

Known for classic songs such as “Heard It In A Love Song,” “Can't You See” and “Fire On The Mountain,” the band’s founding 45 years ago materialized because of equal parts luck and talent. Fresh off of returning from Vietnam, the last thing the various members of the Marshall Tucker Band wanted to do was work a day job.

“We looked at each other and decided to work during the day, and rehearse at night,” Gray said. Persistence to break into the music industry paid off when they were asked on a whim to open up for the Allman Brothers.

The only problem is, Gray and his group of bandmates didn’t have a name. “We were more concerned about the music than our name at the time. They said, ‘In an hour,

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The band’s trip to San Diego has been one Gray is looking forward to, noting the band’s fanbase in Southern California, who are loyal year after year. “I have to tell you, the more intimate the venue the better I like it,” says Gray, who’s played his fair share of theaters, clubs and arenas. “In the smaller ones, you actually get to see the people you’re performing for. At a place like the Belly Up you get to shake everyone’s hand.”

When it comes to the band’s 45th year of

The Marshall Tucker Band touring, Gray points to the fact that they are a jam band – who regularly invites guest artists – as the reason why the allure of being on stage continues to be fresh. “When somebody comes in to play with us it always makes it interesting,” says Gray. “We’ve been known as a jam band, so we play the songs we play and then always incorporate the jam part of it.”

For Gray, it’s the interaction from the audience that makes the shows worthwhile.

“It’s all about the people you’re playing for,” he notes. “If they scream out a song, if we remember how to play it we’ll play it. We haven’t done what I call a ‘structured’ set in at least 18 years.”

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That’s part of the reason why 45 years in, with their tour and latest album Live in the UK 1976, Gray and his bandmates show no sign of slowing down. Throughout the band’s ups and downs since their early days, he’s enjoyed being a part of show business. Says Gray of his career and the band’s vast legacy, “It’s so easy to get out and sing a song and be an entertainer. As long as you’re pleasing people, you’ve got it made.”

The Marshall Tucker Band will play at the Belly Up Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) For more information, visit www.bellyup.com or www.marshalltucker.com.

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Gala in the Garden (Saturday, Sept. 10): The San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, is hosting its annual fundraiser, Gala in the Garden: Grow With Passion, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. This year’s event costs $200 per person and honors Nan Sterman, host of “A Growing Passion” on KPBS. Guests have the opportunity to explore the Garden’s trails, enjoy fine wine, craft beer and the best dishes from local restaurants. Live entertainment and exquisite floral designs are also part of the outdoor festivities, with proceeds going to benefit Encinitas’ Garden jewel. For more information, visit www.sdbgarden.org/gala.htm.

Blue Museum Program (through Sept. 5): Free admission for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members of the U.S. Military and their families (card carrier plus five immediate family members) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Plants in Focus (through Sept. 22): This unique joint exhibit between the Jerusalem Botanic Garden and San Diego Botanic Garden showcases the top photos taken by garden enthusiasts that put “Plants In Focus.” At the Ecke building. Free with paid admission or membership. Top entries and more info can be found at www.sdbgarden.org/photocontest.htm.

Sculpture in the Garden (through April 2017): This unique exhibition showcases more than 50 sculptures from over 30 talented local artists set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Take a self-guided tour with the Garden’s Sculpture Map. Free with paid admission or membership. All sculptures are for sale and a portion goes to benefit the Garden. For more information, visit www.sdbgarden.org/sculpture.htm or call 760-436-3036.

Leucadia 101 After Hours Session

First Fridays This monthly event supports local artists with visual art, music and live performance. The Friday, Sept. 2 edition features a celebration of women and art, with live music and dance by Sadie Weinberg, Ashley Akhavan, Traci Mcknight and Beverly Johnson. Art is curated by Steve Mendoza.

Refreshments are available at the event, which runs from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, St. A102. Suggested donation $5-$10. For more information, call 760-753-2671.

Senegalese Dance On Fridays, Sept. 2 and 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., take a Senegalese dance class with an accomplished guest teacher at Dance North County, 533 Encinitas Blvd., St. 100. Come dance, sing or just watch and listen to the live drumming.

Cost: $15. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/EncinitasWestAfricanDance.

Half-price book sale On Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4, Encinitas Friends of the Library hosts its monthly half-price sale on a great selection of books, from ancient to modern.

Members of EFL get to shop early, from 9 to 10 a.m., then the public is invited from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Encinitas Library Book Store, 540 Cornish Drive. For more information, call 760-753-7376.

Families Make History: Family Trees Every Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 4560 Quail Gardens Drive, create your own family tree by using an array of supplies and tools and, of course, your imagination.

Family life and the beauty of trees have always played major roles in our San Dieguito area. Families are like trees: our branches may grow in different directions but our roots remain as one. Free. More information is available by calling 760-632-9711 or visiting

Joe Garrison and Night People, with special guest Lori Bell, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr. Garrison’s Night People is a nine-piece ensemble through which the composer’s bold and original jazz compositions are interpreted. Bell, a Global Music Award winner, will be a special guest flutist. Opening set by jazz wunderkinds Pink Trio.

Light refreshments will be provided (by Ruthless Hippies and the Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association) and the cost is $10, $12 at door, $11 senior/student/military. For more info, visit www.leucadia101.com/library-concerts.

Bollywood Dancing for Adults Bollywood Steps instructor Payal Nanavati will teach a fusion of Indian and Western dance styles at a session that 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.

Sessions are Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. A102. A month of classes costs $60. For more information, call 215-8691.

Cottonwood Creek Habitat Restoration Cottonwood Creek Conservancy will hold its monthly native habitat restoration event on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (late arrivals OK).

Meet at the trail entrance near the southeast corner of B St. (extension of Encinitas Blvd. west of Coast Highway 101) and Third St., 2 blocks west of Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas.

It’s just up from the pump station on that corner. Parking is on the street or in the big Moonlight Beach parking lot at the top of the hill at Third and C Streets.

Activities will include native plant maintenance, invasive plant removal, and an interpretive tour. Tools, water, and oranges will be provided.

For more information, contact Brad Roth, Cottonwood Creek Conservancy at 442-888-0839, bwmoth@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/CottonwoodCreekConservancy

Women’s club meeting The San Dieguito Woman’s Club, a member of the international Federation of Women’s Clubs, will hold its monthly meeting and luncheon at 10 a.m. on Sept. 13 at the U.S. Bank, 131 North El Camino Real.

The meeting opens the club’s 2016-17 season, during which it will embrace the idea of “women serving our community while having fun.” President of the Palomar District of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Myrna Binford is the guest speaker at this free event and lunch will be served following the meeting.

For more information, call 760-612-5804, visit San Dieguito Woman’s Club on Facebook or check www.sandieguitowomansclub.com.

Sunday Music Series: Box Canyon Band The Friends of the Encinitas Library’s Sunday Music Series presents the Box Canyon Band on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library’s Community Room, 540 Cornish Dr. The Box Canyon Band incorporates a great list of songs which push the Bluegrass envelope while maintaining the roots of the Bluegrass legends. The band’s unique musical styling comes from a varied experience in bluegrass, country, swing, jazz, and of course rock and roll, so just sit back and

enjoy Box Canyon’s harmonies.

This event is free but seating is limited to chairs in the room only. For more info, call 760-753-7376 or visit www.encinitaslibfriends.org.

Coastal Roots Farm Farm Volunteer Days: On Tuesdays from 8 to 10 a.m., rise and shine like a farmer and help harvest for donation to a local Encinitas food pantry. On Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m., plant, weed and keep the farm, at 441 Saxony Road, looking beautiful. Free.

Farm Stand: On Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., purchase fresh, local and seasonal produce grown using organic and biodynamic practices. Proceeds help support our efforts to donate fresh, organic produce to families in need. Coastal Roots Farm at Leichtag Commons, 800 Quail Garden’s Drive, Free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/coastalrootsfarm.

Improv acting class for older adults On Tuesdays from 3:40 to 6 p.m., through Dec. 13, learn self-awareness through the practice of improvisation. Ideal for esteem-building or public speaking.

Sign up in advance at MiraCosta Community Learning Center or on the first day of class at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. For more information, call 760-753-7376.

Country Western dance lessons Wednesday is Western night at Tower 13. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Christy Johnson teaches the 2 Step, Cowboy Cha Cha, Cowboy Waltz and the 10 Step. Come in your best western wear. Cost is $5. After the class, dance to live Country music.

For more information, call 760-580-0116.

Engage Encinitas: Housing …

It’s Complicated Engage Encinitas Citizens Academy will present a panel giving information about the issue at its free “Housing It’s Complicated” event on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Encinitas Library.

Housing has been in the news a lot lately and a housing element update (Measure T) is on the November ballot. The Sept. 8 discussion is not intended to be a debate about the ballot Measure rather an opportunity to learn more about this complex topic.

The panel of Keith Harrison, Encinitas resident and real estate investor; Josh Lichtman, resident and real estate professional; and Stephen Russell, Executive Director of the San Diego Housing Federation, will be moderated by University of San Diego professor Norm Miller.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/EngageEncinitas/events.

Outdoor movie in Olivenhain The Olivenhain Town Council, along with sponsor Hay House Publishing, is presenting a second outdoor movie on Friday, Sept. 9 (The Jungle Book).

The movies begin at sundown (around 7:45 p.m.) at the Olivenhain Meeting Hall, 423 Santa Fe Road. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family and popcorn is $1. Families should bring their own chairs, blankets and other refreshments.

La Paloma Theatre Now showing: Captain Fantastic, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets: $10, $9 (cash only). 471 Coast Hwy. 101. For show times call 760-436-7469 or visit www.lapalomatheatre.com.

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Donations to Veterans Research Alliance help support vital program Philanthropist Denny Sanford (far right) presents a check to fund a critically-needed PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) program to Veterans Research Alliance Executive Director Steve Lewandowski. Visit veteransresearchalliance.org.

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Pacific Ridge boys varsity basketball players work with children in Tijuana during a recent three-day youth hoops camp.

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Veterans Research Alliance (VRA) President Todd Leigh and VRA Executive Director Steve Lewandowski receiving a check last week from Phyllis King of the AT&T Pioneers for a critical program supporting veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

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Pacific Ridge School team runs youth basketball Camp in Tijuana Members of the Pacific Ridge boys varsity basketball team spent a week of their summer vacation sharing the sport they love with children in Tijuana during a three-day youth basketball camp.

Working in collaboration with a three-week camp being managed by educational nonprofit Responsibility, the Firebirds taught basketball skills to more than 30 eager boys and girls in low-income Colonia Fausto Gonzelez, a community that was originally established by workers of Tijuana’s largest municipal dump. The Pacific Ridge players served as coaches and coordinators, spending three hours each

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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) and Monte Carlo Chairs Lisette and Michael Farrell invite you to join us for the 40th annual benefit, Monte Carlo: Bollywood.

Prepare to be transported to the rich cultural vibrancy and contemporary Bollywood scene of India. All proceeds support the museum’s exhibition and education programs.

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Join us for a spectacular evening inspired by the vibrant culture of Hawaii. Cocktails and live entertainment begin as dusk falls, followed by a delectable dinner, dancing and a silent auction. The AFTER PARTY starts at 9:30PM with live music, dancing in the street, open bar, light bites, and desserts.

Proceeds from the gala directly support the Athenaeum’s mission and programs.

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La Jolla Music Society’s 48th Season: 2016-17 Single tickets on sale now!

Don’t miss any of our exciting 2016-17 performances including: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Twyla Tharp Dance, Danish National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fabio Luisi and joined by Deborah Voigt, Leonidas Kavakos & Yuja Wang, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and more. Visit our website for more information about all of our upcoming performances.

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ENCINITAS CRIME REPORT Aug. 29 • Misdemeanor possesion of narcotic or controlled substance - 1700 N. block Coast Highway 101, 8:24 p.m.

• Fraud - 1000 block Hermes Avenue, 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 28 • Felony take vehicle without owner’s consent/vehicle theft - 500 block Oakbranch Drive, 8:30 p.m.

• Misdemeanor simple battery - 100 W. block Leucadia Boulevard, 6:20 p.m.

• Misdemeanor simple battery - Via Cantebria Via Moloena, 12:32 p.m.

• Misdemeanor drunk in public: alcohol, drugs, combo, toluene - 1500 block Copper Court, 6:49 a.m.

• Vehicle break-in/theft - 1500 block Black Walnut Drive, 4 a.m.

Aug. 27 • Residential burglary - 500 block La Costa Avenue, 9 p.m.

• Felony vandalism ($400 or more) - 100 block Union Street, 7 p.m.

• Commercial burglary - 1100 block Garden View Road, 6 p.m.

• Misdemeanor possesion of controlled substance - 300 block Abington Road, 5:25 p.m.

• Misdemeanor petty theft (all other larceny) - 2200 block Carol View Drive, 3:30 p.m.

• Misdemeanor petty theft (shoplift) - 200 N. block El Camino Real, 1:06 p.m.

• Commercial burglary - 100 N. block Coast Highway 101, 12:30 p.m.

• Misdemeanor petty theft (shoplift) - 500 S. block Coast Highway 101, 11:40 a.m.

• Felony vandalism ($400 or more) - 100 block Leucadia Boulevard, 10:01 a.m.

• Misdemeanor simple battery - 3500 block Lone Jack Road, 2 a.m.

• Misdemeanor DUI alcohol - 100 N. block El Camino Real, 12:59 a.m.

Aug. 26 • Vehicle break-in/theft - 800 N. block Rios Avenue, 9 p.m.

• Misdemeanor drunk in public: alcohol, drugs, combo, toluene - Encinitas Boulevard/N. Vulcan Avenue, 11:30 a.m.

• Misdemeanor drunk in public: alcohol, drugs, combo, toluene - 100 N. block Coast Highway 101, 10:45 a.m.

• Misdemeanor battery on person - 400 block Santa Fe Drive, 10:10 a.m.

• Misdemeanor drunk in public: alcohol, drugs, combo, toluene - 400 block Encinitas Boulevard, 10:08 a.m.

Aug. 25 • Felony vandalism ($400 or more) - 1000 S. block Coast Highway 101, 11 p.m.

• Misdemeanor use/influence of controlled substance 700 block La Costa Avenue, 10:30 p.m.

• Misdemeanor possesion of controlled substance paraphernalia - 2600 S. block Coast Highway 101, 2:09 p.m.

• Misdemeanor drunk in public: alcohol, drugs, combo, toluene - 1500 block Leucadia Boulevard, 12:15 p.m.

• Street robbery no weapon - S. Coast Highway 101/E. D Street, 12 p.m.

• Commercial burglary - 5000 block El Acebo, 6 a.m.

Aug. 24 • Misdemeanor drunk in public: alcohol, drugs, combo, toluene - 2400 block Manchester Avenue, 9:05 p.m.

• Grand theft (unspecified) - 2500 block Jacaranda Avenue, 8:30 p.m.

• Felony possession/purchase for sale of narcotic/controlled substance - 100 N. block Coast Highway 101, 6:43 p.m.

• Transport/sell of controlled substance - I-5 La Costa, 5:30 p.m.

• Felony transport/sell of narcotic/controlled substance 100 N. block Coast Highway 101, 4:30 p.m.

• Misdemeanor malicious mischief/vandalism - 7800 block Via Adelfa, 2:50 a.m.

• Misdemeanor possesion of narcotic or controlled substance - Clark Avenue/Puebla Street, 12:34 a.m.

Aug. 23 • Vehicle break-in/theft - 700 block Teaberry Street, 6:45 p.m.

• Petty theft - 7600 block El Camino Real, 5:55 p.m.

• Misdemeanor use/influence of controlled substance 1500 block Leucadia Boulevard, 3:49 p.m.

• Fraud - 500 block Santa Alicia, 11:45 a.m.

• Residential burglary - 200 W. block Cliff Street, 6:45 a.m.

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11 to Surfside Race Place Bingo has never been this fun! On Sunday, Sept. 11, Del Mar Bingo returns to Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with complimentary champagne, sparkling apple cider and three mouthwatering cakes: double chocolate, carrot or cheesecake for all players to enjoy until 3 p.m. Bingo is played from 3-6 p.m. and players must be 18 or older.

Every Sunday through May, Del Mar Bingo offers a free $1,000 guaranteed Blackout Game with a winner each week. Bingo enthusiasts support local charities such as The Friends of San Diego County Fairgrounds which supports educational programs at the Fair, while they have fun and the opportunity to win big. For more details, visit www.delmarbingo.com.

Team Penning foster teens benefit to be held Sept. 10 Friends of San Pasqual Academy is hosting a Team Penning competition Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds to benefit the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Many local riders are participating in this event.

What is team penning? This is a very exciting and fun activity to watch that involves horses, western riders and cows. It is a timed competition, where a team of three riders on horses attempt to put three of the same numbered cows in a pen. The team that does this the fastest, wins.

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Edema and Vein Health—Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Fluid Retention What do your varicose veins and swollen ankles have in common? Both have to do with damaged veins, often caused by increased pressure within the damaged veins.

Sometimes swelling is just that—you’ve eaten too much chips and salsa, or splurged on something fried. Other swelling is caused from too much standing (at a concert or theme park, or even a long day at work), or sitting (on a plane or long car ride).

Even hot, humid weather can cause some

swelling of the legs and feet.

This is edema, which can be benign or serious.

Sometimes, blood plasma leaks out of damaged veins, seeping into the peripheral tissue. This fluid buildup that causes the swelling in the legs, feet, or hands is called peripheral edema. It’s also common among pregnant or menstruating women because of hormone changes. Generally, minor swelling will occur in the legs, ankles, and feet and will disappear overnight, absorbed by the body during sleep. Swelling that disappears within a day or two shouldn’t be a cause for alarm.

Generally, the culprit is venous insufficiency or vein damage, when the valves in the veins, especially in the lower extremities, are so weak that blood can’t pump back up toward the heart, so instead, the blood pools in the damaged veins of the legs and feet, causing those unsightly varicose veins.

But note, too, that varicose veins themselves

can cause additional swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet.

What may surprise many people is that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen and ibuprofen can actually worsen edema, as can drugs prescribed for diabetes, hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, and certain antidepressants and even blood pressure medications (calcium-channel blockers).

However, in serious cases, the source of edema is kidney or liver disease, or even heart disease, which can cause fluid to enter the lungs and abdomen, if not elsewhere.

If swelling persists after a day or two or even worsens, consult a doctor quickly, especially if the swelling is accompanied by a shortness of breath, as severe fluid buildup can be caused by heart failure or lifethreatening kidney, liver, or thyroid disease.

Oftentimes in such cases, the swelling in the extremities occurs because the heart is too week to pump blood efficiently.

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How to prevent edema? If you already have vein disease, that can’t be cured.

Varicose veins can (and should) be treated with sclerotherapy, to prevent additional problems, but the underlying cause won’t go away. But varicose veins can be a symptom of something more serious, so it’s good to get regular checkups. As for the basic edema, if you have a clean bill of health and don’t suffer from heart failure, liver or kidney disease, then try cutting down on the sodium intake. Some doctors may prescribe a diuretic for more significant edema-related swelling, but be wary of overthe-counter homeopathic remedies, as those haven’t been fully vetted. If prescription medication for high blood pressure or an unrelated condition is the cause, consult with your doctor about trying a new prescription medication instead. Beyond that, try to avoid sitting or standing for long stretches at a time, and maintain good allaround physical health and mobility.

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Hellenic traditions celebrated at Cardiff Greek Festival Sept. 10-11 Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church welcomes the San Diego community to experience Hellenic cuisine, entertainment and hospitality during the 38th annual Cardiff Greek Festival on Sept.

10 and 11. Under its iconic gold dome, the church grounds will once again be transformed with the sights, sounds and aromas of Greece.

“We look forward to sharing Greece’s rich history and tradition with the community every year through the festival’s food, music and dance,” said Rev. Father Michael Sitaras, Pastor of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. “The spirit of

Greece is alive in us. Let us share it with you!”

For a $3 admission (children under 12, active military, police and firefighters with ID are free), festival attendees will be transported into a quaint Greek village, serenaded by a variety of live entertainers on four stages throughout the weekend, including renowned Southern California Greek band The Olympians. The parish’s youngest members – ages 5 through high school – will perform folk dances in traditional costumes. You’ll have the opportunity to put your best fancy footwork forward and shout “Opa!” with guided dance

instruction.

Delicacies will be available, such as souvlaki (shish-kabobs), succulent lamb shanks, roasted Greek-style chicken, pastitsio (baked layers of macaroni, seasoned meat, cheese and béchamel sauce), loukaniko (sausage), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), moussaka, lamb sliders and gyros. Vegetarian fare includes tiropitas (cheese triangles in filo), spanakopita (spinach pie), mezethes (appetizers) and Greek salad. The Kafenio (café) boasts mouth-watering desserts and coffee.

Father Sitaras will host tours of the church and enlighten guests about the mosaics, iconography and Byzantine architecture.

“What many visitors don’t realize is that our gold dome is just as magnificent on the inside as it is on the outside. I love that moment of stunned wonderment when guests first see the intricacy of the Byzantine artwork.” An open marketplace will typify a traditional bazaar featuring Greek imports, pottery, fine jewelry, artwork, a Greek deli,

cooking demonstrations and an array of other treasures. The Olympics-themed Kids Fun Zone with games, crafts and miniature golf will ensure children enjoy their time as much as the adults. A chance to win a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA or $25,000 will keep the festival’s excitement going until the very end.

To commemorate those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, a ceremony is planned with the Marine Corps Color Guard from Camp Pendleton and boy scouts presenting the colors on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

The Cardiff Greek Festival will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen, 3459 Manchester Avenue, a half mile east of I-5 at the Manchester exit in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Free parking is available at the adjacent Mira Costa College.

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Fall Encinitas Guitar Orchestra forming The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra is forming its fall session which runs from Sept. 12 through early December and has a Christmas theme. A concert is scheduled for Dec. 2.

Guitarists of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Orchestra’s upcoming session, which will include selections such as “The Little Strummer Boy,” “Handel’s Water Music,” a piece by Boccherini and “Bell Fantasy,” a variation of Carol of the Bells. All of the pieces have been adapted for four or more parts in a guitar orchestra.

The orchestra will be made up of 30 to 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, and rehearsals are Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ranch View Baptist Church, 415 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Pupping has been teaching and performing in Southern California for more than 30 years, and released many CDs both with the Peter Pupping Band and solo albums. The latest album, Saturday Morning, is made up almost entirely of songs

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LeucadiART Walk

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ighty-nine artists exhibited their work in private parking lots along a one-mile stretch of Coast Highway 101 as part of the LeucadiART Walk held Aug. 28. The free event featured art in all media, a Children’s Art Pavilion, a craft beer garden, six different music locations and live painting and other interactive art installations during the day. Visit www.leucadia101.com/events/leucadiart.

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Artist Roger Chandler (www.ArtofParadise.com)

Leucadia101 booth volunteers Trevor and Ella with Dad John Darlington, former Encinitas Mayor Teresa Barth, Debra Funakoshi

Steve Newkirk, Joanne Mitroff, artist Grant Pecoff (www.pecoff.com), Layne Pecoff

Artist Rena Howe (Coast Hwy Traders), Melissa Helder, Clare Ciaciarulo, Blake Ciaciarulo

The Live art demo featured San Dieguito Academy art teacher and contemporary artist Angela Jackson (www.angelajacksonartist.com)

Craig and Cat Fravel with daughter Ireland, Kevin and artist Susan Wickstrand (www.susanwickstrand.etsy.com), Linda and Frank Callahan with daughter Frankie

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schools in typically affluent neighborhoods. Although vaccination rates are still generally much higher at public schools, and the state’s overall vaccination rate is about 90 percent, many began to worry that a trend away from vaccination could hurt so-called “herd immunity” — the concept that near-universal inoculation prevents disease from spreading much in a community.

People who resist childhood vaccination are not a monolithic group. Some are outright opposed to all vaccines because of concerns that these shots cause conditions such as autism, despite many peer-reviewed scientific papers that show otherwise.

Others criticize the pace and breadth of the government’s vaccination schedule, preferring that their children get immunized at less frequent intervals.

Still others object to specific vaccinations, including those for hepatitis and chickenpox, because they prevent disease in older kids or adults but not young children.

And there are people who fear adverse medical reactions to vaccination because their immediate family members or relatives have experienced health problems after inoculation.

The public-health community has repeatedly assured parents that these concerns are unfounded, but the anti-vaccine advocates remain skeptical.

Rebecca Estepp of Poway, a mother and a vaccine critic who supports the lawsuit linked to Friday’s ruling, said she has not heard of many parents who decided to get their children vaccinated now that SB 277 has taken effect. She said some have decided to homeschool, while others are considering moving out of state.

“These are healthy children who are still going to church and Boy Scouts and Little League and dance class, so this really doesn’t do much for public health because they’re still out there in the community,” Estepp said.

It’s important to note that SB 277 applies directly to children entering kindergarten or the seventh grade, two milestone years for vaccination.

Those who had a personal-belief exemption in place last year will not have to prove vaccination until they reach one of these “checkpoint” grades.

— Paul Sisson writes for The San Diego Union-Tribune

close to completion or one that is just getting started, we’re looking forward to hearing what residents have to say, whenever they want to say it.”

Community members can visit www.placespeak.com to register and a tutorial video is available at www.placespeak.com/encinitas.

PlaceSpeak CEO and Founder Colleen Hardwick assured Encinitas residents that the tool “protects individual privacy and does not share information such as street or email address.”

According to Encinitas staff, PlaceSpeak will

gradually be phased into the city’s ongoing outreach and community engagement efforts. In the meantime, to encourage residents and businesses to complete the registration process and familiarize them with the new tool, two feedback and discussion opportunities are available on the site. The first is a poll of favorite city beaches and the second is a survey on how residents and businesses prefer to receive city information.

To make using PlaceSpeak as easy and convenient as possible, the city of Encinitas has not activated its various authentication features, but Encinitas residents and business users may wish to verify the location of their home or workplace as these steps

will likely be required to participate in future consultations.

For more information on the different methods for residents to communicate with the city of Encinitas, visit www.encinitasca.gov, find “public meeting information” under the “public meetings” tab. Shortcuts to agendas and minutes, e-newsletter sign up, public records search and more options are listed under the “quick links” section on the right.

The city also is available by phone or in person anytime from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except alternating Fridays and holidays at 760-633-2600 and 505 S. Vulcan Ave. — Submitted press release

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La Costa Film Festival VIP Kick-Off Soiree

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VIP Kick-Off Soiree for the upcoming La Costa Film Festival was held Aug. 17 in La Costa. The event was hosted by Kevin and Jolane Crawford.

The La Costa Film Festival will be held Oct. 13-16 in Carlsbad. For more information, visit www.lacostafilmfestival.org.

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Event emcee Heather Lake, La Costa Dreams, Inc. co-founders Michael C. and Ruby M. Callihan

Kurt Filipovitch, Carlsbad city council member Michael and Cate Schumacher, Janean and Jim Stripe, Gary Morrison

Bonnie Packard, Teddie Filipovitch, Barbi Nelson

Chuck Smith, Eddie Myers, Greg Nelson

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Abeer Hage, Lori Fox, Michele Stephens, hostess Jolane Crawford, Maria Delgado, Kathy McVeigh

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Teachers make students their top priority After reading Cathy Staver’s “Sick and Tired” rant, I wasn’t sure if I should laugh or cry.

Anyone who launches with, “I am so sick and tired of hearing that decisions made by the San Dieguito school board should have as its first priority our children” has completely lost sight of why the exceptional educators and administrators of our nationally-recognized school district do what they do every day. If the needs of our students aren’t the barometer by which every important educational decision is made, then what should be? The irony of her next sentence is as comedic as it is sad, “What about common sense?”

I agree with Staver there. Let’s use common sense.

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Let’s not trust in someone whose evidence of what students need from an educational standpoint comes from an anecdotal classroom experience from 47 years ago.

You know what I’m sick and tired of? Hearing people with no experience educating young people telling teachers and administrators how they should do their jobs. I would no sooner tell a surgeon she should use her scalpel, nor tell a trial attorney when the appropriate time to lodge an objection would be, but by virtue of the fact that someone once sat in a classroom five decades ago, we should heed her “informed” opinion on best practices for teaching and learning? Please.

Staver lacks credibility, because the notion of putting children as our first priority is offensive to her when they are precisely the ones for whom we should be most concerned.

Furthermore, she has aligned herself with board members Muir and Salazar, who’ve consistently demonstrated that they’re about as qualified to

Smarter and more balanced

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o, Smarter Balanced is not a butter substitute. It’s a ridiculous name for tests that assess student achievement on the new Common Core State Standards.

Not sure about balanced, but one can argue that kids may be getting smarter.

The Smarter Balanced test results from last spring were just released. These tests are part of the new California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress system (CAASPP).

Students in third through eighth grades, and in 11th grade, were first assessed in the spring of 2015 to establish a baseline for Common Core achievement. This past spring was the second time students took the tests.

The Smarter Balanced tests, all taken online, are designed to measure student

understanding of the new standards, and are more rigorous than previous state assessments.

The tests are adaptive, meaning follow-up questions depend on whether the student answers the first question correctly. If so, the following question is harder; if not, it is easier.

The new tests require more reading, critical thinking, problem-solving techniques and written answers than earlier assessments.

Although the achievement gap remains stubbornly stuck in place, overall growth from 2015 to 2016 for most school districts throughout the state was reported.

The state has four categories for the assessments: standards not met, nearly met, met or exceeded.

The scores for local districts are in the chart

comment on what’s best for our community’s children as Staver. She applauds their decision to “thwart the taxpayer-approved Prop AA school infrastructures” and piggybacks Salazar’s recent contention in the Union-Tribune that “building new structures doesn’t provide better education.” Really, Mr. Salazar? The taxpayers of our community clearly don’t agree. They want schools to be innovative learning environments that prepare our kids for what’s next, not antiquated structures that no longer meet the evolving needs of the 21st-century learner.

Let’s use common sense. Let’s support our teachers who have, over many financially lean years, elevated our district to national prominence and inspired our young people to tackle the world with confidence. Let’s trust that they have their best interests at heart, as opposed to two board members who have yet to demonstrate that they’re putting our students first.

Dan Aposhian Encinitas on page A18.

To compare with the San Dieguito Union High School District, Poway and Carlsbad are included in the chart, although it’s not entirely a fair comparison for two reasons.

First, Carlsbad and Poway are both unified districts, meaning they serve students in grades kindergarten through 12th. San Dieguito only serves students in seventh through 12th grades.

Second, no comparison between districts can be judged fairly without taking into account the percentage of low-income, special education and English learner students.

As one of the wealthier districts in the county, with less diversity than many others, San Dieguito has an advantage in student achievement over other districts.

Nevertheless, because these are nearby districts, I’ve included them in the table.

For high schools, the goal is to ensure that all 11th-graders are on track to be college ready.

According to EdSource, “Most community colleges and the California State University system use the ‘standard exceeded’ level to determine that students are ready for college and do not need to take remedial courses.

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FROM BASKETBALL, A9 our team to practice global engagement just one hour away from our campus,” said Pacific Ridge coach Chris Burman.

“We were so impressed with the kids’ enthusiasm, energy, and interest. The camp, the daily games against local teams and evening outings really served to bring our team together.”

The youth basketball camp is not the Firebirds’ first foray into team service work. For the past several years, the team has been volunteering at Carlsbad’s La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter. During their most recent visit in December, the boys joined forces with Pacific Ridge Service Learning Group Notes of Hope to serve a holiday meal and perform for the shelter’s residents.

Additionally, all Pacific Ridge students participate in a robust, yearlong Service Learning program as part of the school curriculum. Middle School students spend each year rotating through a variety of community partners including Head Start, ActivCare assisted living and San Diego County Animal Services. Upper School students can choose to join one of the more than 20 established Service Learning groups, or create one of their own.

FROM TURF, A1 to put the turf in place, the contractors first had to remove the old soil subsurface, then install drainage systems and new specialized soil material, he said.

They also installed electrical conduit under the turf area, he added. The conduit will allow the city to add lighting over the fields at a later date without tearing up the new artificial playing surface.

Lighting the fields has been a contentious topic. In May, the city attorney declared that the city could light the fields without needing voter approval as long as the light poles were less than 30 feet tall. Soccer league supporters have lobbied for lights, saying they will allow more kids to play more games.

Opponents have said the lights may disrupt wildlife in the adjacent habitat area.

In order to gain fast-track approval from the state Coastal Commission for the artificial turf installation project and not lose out on the water rebate money, the council decided to eliminate the proposed footings for light poles, leaving that construction issue to be resolved at a later date.

While this is the first city-owned, artificial turf project, there are other playing fields in Encinitas with the special surface. San Dieguito Union High School District has installed artificial turf at its high schools, and the Ecke Family YMCA also has artificial turf playing fields.

— Barbara Henry is a writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune

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attended the Aug. 24 performance and smiled and applauded as the dancers performed routines that included hip-hop and dance hall steps, balletic contemporary and rhythm tap.

It took just a bit of coaxing to get the patients out of their chairs to try a few steps of their own. One woman in her 70s shouted out “don’t go too fast, I’m old!” And a hesitant man across the room asked for a handout so he could study a diagram of the steps before getting started.

But most of the patients eagerly joined in with touch steps, half-spins and choreographed arm movements. A few said they wished their interactive dance portion of the program was longer because it was their favorite part.

Heart patient Christina Tillotson was one of the most active dancers in the group. The Encinitas senior said dance is her preferred form of exercise and she was eager to learn some hip-hop steps.

“I take a lot of classes and this one was really fun,” she said.

Among those who came to watch was Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, a former competitive ballroom dancer and longtime volunteer for local senior fitness programs. She praised the teens for making the cross-generational connection with the seniors and hopes Dance2Heal will grow deep roots in the community.

The next Dance2Heal event has not been announced, but Sarah said she’s in talks to bring it to a larger audience at the La Costa Glen retirement community. For details, visit www.dance2heal.org.

— Pam Kragen writes for The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Book launch party Sept. 11 at The Chino Farm in RSF

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he Good Earth/Great Chefs and The Chino Farm will host a book launch celebration Sept.

11 for San Diego author Tershia d’Elgin and her book, “The Man Who Thought He Owned Water: On the Brink with American Farms, Cities, and Food.”

San Diego has more small farms than any county in the nation. This gripping, personal tale of farm water policies and urban development takes on one of the gravest challenges of our time and provides essential background about farms, food, and water in the West, which is a concern of all San Diego

residents.

Enchanting and informative, “The Man Who Thought He Owned Water” is an appeal for urban-rural cooperation over water in our pursuit of resiliency.

The book launch party is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11, at The Chino Farm, located at 6123 Calzada del Bosque, Rancho Santa Fe. There will be music and refreshments.

For more about the event, contact Adele Irwin at adele@goodearthgreat chefs.com or 619-889-2271. Please visit goodearthgreatchefs.com and themanwhothoughtheowned water.com.

Gelson’s Market to host seasonal event Seasonal produce is a hallmark of Gelson’s, and this time each year its stores celebrate something special from the American southwest... Hatch Chile season.

Grown in Hatch, New Mexico, Hatch Chiles are a mildly hot yet savory pepper that, when perfectly roasted, yield a uniquely delicious flavor, both spicy and sweet. While the Hatch Chile Festival annually attracts thousands of visitors from around the world to this small farming community every Fall,

FROM JAPAN, A1 “It was a really good personal experience and I think it was a really good thing for me to go as a city staff person because I think it was meaningful to them on their end,” said Buck, who has overseen the city program for more than three years. “Getting to spend time in Amakusa, with their staff … it was really eye-opening and gives me such a better understanding of what the program looks like from their end.

“They take it seriously over there, it’s a big deal. When it comes to our week of activities, the mayor is present a few times, their city council is really involved and their city staff put a lot into this program.”

Buck said it was important to their hosts to show the American visitors about the interesting history of Amakusa. Located in the south of Japan, the area was visited

by Christian missionaries in the 1500s and many of the residents converted. After the Emperor made Christianity illegal, many in the area practiced in secret or fought rebellions for their rights.

The group from Encinitas toured historic sites, museums, ancient Christian churches and Buddhist temples.

“Tourism to Amakusa is a lot

Gelson’s brings its own festival to pepper-loving customers across Southern California.

Gelson’s Markets in Del Mar, La Costa/Carlsbad and Pacific Beach are hosting their “Hatch Chile Roasting Event” Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sample Hatch Chile specialty items, learn about the growing process and receive serving and cooking ideas from experts.

Don’t miss out on this seasonal, visit www.gelsons.com.

about that, people want to visit those churches and those sites, and they make a big point to show us that history,” Buck said. “That’s really cool … we enjoyed seeing some of that tradition. We had traditional dinners and tea ceremonies, listened to traditional styles of music.”

The local delegation also went to a middle school and learned Origami, saw a Kendo demonstration and, at a Buddhist Temple, joined Zen masters for a mediation session, among many other culture experiences.

Buck and the students stayed with host families and spent time doing activities with them as well.

While Buck was hiking, swimming, biking and paragliding in the mountains, the Encinitas kids experienced family fun like bowling, video games and shooting off fireworks with their host families, which included the families of students who came to Encinitas last year, and the family of a teacher who came three years ago as a chaperone.

“They treated us like family and that made it very special,” Buck said. “They really go out of their way to treat us well. This group that we had this year, these kids were all game to do anything, to eat anything — we all ate horse, every kind of fish and even sashimi

FROM SUTTON, A16 “The ‘standard met’ level indicates that students are conditionally ready for college, but must take an approved yearlong math and/or English course their senior year and pass with a C or better.”

Statewide, 59 percent of 11th-graders met or exceeded targets in English, while only 33 percent did so in math.

San Dieguito, as well as Carlsbad and Poway, well surpassed state averages in both subjects.

SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of instructional services, Mike Grove, said math scores tend to be lower because skills “are being assessed in a very different way than before.” He said the shift in instruction is more significant than for English courses.

On the other hand, Grove also said there was concern about the English portions of the tests because so much more reading and literacy comprehension was required.

chicken — just to experience it all.

That made it fun for us and made it fun for our hosts.”

Kreps, who competes in synchronized swimming back home, got to swim under a waterfall and Dewart, who is into track and field, got to run with some local athletes. While Kreps stayed close to Hondo City, Dewart was on a farm and Buck was in a rural area called Sumoto, which was mostly rice fields and fisherman.

Buck and the students also brought gifts for their sister city, including a skateboard signed by legendary skater (and Encinitas resident) Tony Hawk.

Outside of the surf and skate culture of Encinitas, the two cities actually have a similar recent history. Encinitas incorporated in 1986 and entered into a relationship through Sister Cities International with the Japanese city of Hondo in 1988. The connection at that time was that the two cities had similar triathlon events and citizens would travel back and forth to compete in Hondo City and in the event in Encinitas.

In 2006, Hondo, another city and several small towns incorporated into Amakusa. While Encinitas is a beach city, Amakusa is made up of two main islands

He said overall he was pleased with the results, seeing incremental growth in most areas.

Grove said he and his staff are dissecting the results school by school and grade level by grade level, for seventh, eighth, and 11th grades.

For 11th grade, SDUHSD will be comparing San Dieguito high schools to other San Diego County high schools with similar demographics, like Scripps Ranch High, La Jolla High, and Coronado, as well as other high schools state-wide.

The California Dept. of Education’s website – caaspp.cde.ca.gov – has results for all Calif. schools and school districts.

Look for presentations on the Smarter Balanced test results from all local school districts at school board meetings in the coming weeks.

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

and six smaller island sets.

“They are both coastal towns, they both have kind of a funky, unique respect for culture, arts, sports, the ocean and the environment, so there are a lot of commonalities,” Buck said.

What started as a nonprofit, the Sister City program eventually earned funding from the city in 1999, when an exchange program was added. Since then, Encinitas has sent some city staff, firefighters, teachers and a lot of high-school students to Amakusa for weeklong trips in alternate years. In the in between years, middle-school aged kids from Amakusa have visited Encinitas.

“We try to show the kids who visit from Amakusa what it means to be a teenager in Encinitas, to teach them about our culture and the uniqueness we have here,” Buck said. “Culturally, it’s a world apart but there are a lot of commonalities and uniqueness to their city and uniqueness to Encinitas and a lot of magic in between.”

The city officially took over the program in 2005, but a Sister City Commission made up of volunteers — some of which have been with the program from the beginning — provides advisement, meeting on an as needed basis.

In addition to the exchange

program, the two cities send proclamations and other greetings on important milestones, such as Amakusa’s recent 10-year anniversary of incorporation.

Another event, the Encinitas Library’s Japan Festival, has grown to intermingle with the city program and has become very popular in town. The timing of this year’s Japan Festival worked out perfectly as Buck and the students had just returned and were able to talk to residents about their trip at the Aug. 13 event. The 2015 festival was timed to run when the kids from Amakusa were visiting.

“It’s a really cool thing and I think it’s going to continue to grow,” Buck said of the Japan Festival. “And the library really does it all on their own. I’m so proud of their staff, I think they are doing a tremendous job with it.”

Coming up on the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationship, Buck plans to push the city of Encinitas to explore options such as a bigger celebration in Encinitas and maybe even sending a city council member or mayor to Amakusa in addition to the students. A delegation of the city council and department heads from Encinitas visited the sister city in the mid-2000s.

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Carl Ito affiliates with the Encinitas/La Costa Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Carl Ito has affiliated with the Encinitas/La Costa office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as an independent sales associate.

“I have always had an interest in real estate, architecture and landscape design as well as the history and demographics of a neighborhood,” said Ito. “I chose Coldwell Banker because of their brand recognition, resources, training and support program to assist in developing my skills.”

Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Ito worked as a physical therapist for La Mesa Physical Therapy. He has worked as a physical therapist for more than 30 years. Ito

Carl Ito holds a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of California, San Francisco and a bachelor of science degree in biology from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

“My previous job required

FROM BRIEFS, A8

Lux Art Institute opening reception The Lux Art Institute will feature five artists from all over the world coming for residency in its upcoming 10th anniversary season, beginning with Colombian Camilo Restrepo.

In residency from, Saturday Sept. 10 through Oct. 2 (the exhibition runs through Oct. 29), Restrepo will work on two separate pieces created from collected newspaper clippings and drawings from his personal sketchbooks. These works will focus on concepts of failure and appropriation in relation to the drug-trade, and will be exhibited at ArtBo in Bogotá upon their completion. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real.

For more information, visit www.luxartinstitute.org.

From the Heart art show On Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Casa de Amparo Art Program will present a show with orginial art created by Casa Kids ages 12 to 24. See the Casa Kids use creative expression as a way to heal and grow. The event — at the Casa Kids Campus, 325 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos — will feature the art gallery, an artist meet and greet, silent auction, live music, dinner reception and opportunity drawings.

Tickets cost $15 and are available at casadeamparo.org/events/fromthe-heart?id=372.

Art Lounge on the 101 Drawing and painting classes, with instructor BFA Linda Luisi, are offered Tuesdays and Thursday at Art Lounge on the

me to understand and subsequently meet or exceed the patient’s goals,” said Ito. “I had to keep current with advanced treatment techniques in order to have the necessary tools for optimal treatment of the clients and to be committed to providing superior service with the highest degree of integrity. These are all things I will continue to do in my real estate career.”

Born and raised in Encinitas, Calif., Ito currently lives in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. He actively volunteers with the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.

For more information about Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, visit coldwellbankerhomes.com.

101, 816 S. Coast Highway.

On Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4 and 11, Luisi teaches Drawing With Pencil Plus Any Media from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn to draw with pencils, pastels, brushes and with individual attention for all levels. Beginners are welcome and intermediate artists will improve their skills. Use line, shape, texture and color (optional) to have fun creating realistic, expressive and abstract art. Cost of $135 includes all four weeks.

Then on Thursdays, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6 and 13, Luisi teaches a painting class with individual attention for all levels. No prior experience is necessary and to come use brushstrokes and textures to have fun creating realistic, expressive and abstract art.

Learn highlights, shading, depth, dimension and color mixing. Choose subjects provided, or bring photos from your travels.

Cost of $125 includes all four weeks. For more information, visit www.lindaluisi.com.

To register, visit artlounge101.com or call 858-442-8666.

Open Mic at The Studio Encinitas 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. Sign-ups start at 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays in August from 6-9 p.m. Free.

Country Friends Art of Fashion Show The 2016 Country Friends Art of Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held Sept. 15 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The event features a day of boutique shopping, runway fashion show (presented by South Coast Plaza), luncheon and more. Proceeds benefit The Country Friends charities. For more information and tickets, visit thecountryfriends.org/art-of-fashion-2016/

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY

$825,000 3BD / 2.5BA

12590 Cavallo St Jen Drennan, Coastal Premier Properties

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-205-3077

$864,925 4BD / 3BA

13590 Cantare Trail Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

$865,000 3BD / 2.5BA

11325 E San Raphael Driveway Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-395-7525

$909,000 - $929,000 4BD / 3BA

6764 Monterra Trail Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858 243-5278

$998,025 4BD / 3BA

13973 Centella Way Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

858 243-5278

$1,349,000 5BD / 3BA

5537 Carriage Ct Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-395-7525

$1,399,000 - $1,429,000 5BD / 4BA

6332 Quail Run Street Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858 243-5278

$1,799,000 4BD / 4.5BA

13493 Wyngate Pt Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-395-7525

$2,495,000 4BD / 4BA

787 Avocado Ct. Fri, Sat & Sun 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 619-417-4655

$2,620,000 8BD / 7BA

4518 Vista de la Tierra Steve Uhlir, SURE Real Estate

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-755-6070

$2,692,000 5BD / 4BA

132 Ocean View Avenue Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate

Sun 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-524-3077

$3,995,000 4BD / 3.5BA

209 Torrey Pines Terrace Jean Logan, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-442-0499

Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

858 243-5278

DEL MAR

ENCINITAS $1,550,000 5BD / 4BA

3226 Brookside Lane – Olivenhain James Jam, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun & Mon 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

760-635-8501

RANCHO SANTA FE $629,000 3BD / 2BA

2538 Nabal Street Judy Slack, Willis Allen Real Estate

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

619-921-5937

$695,000 - $755,000 3BD / 3BA

3807 Via Pasatiempo Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker/Host: Vickie Burgess

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

619-417-4655

$800,000 - $839,000 3BD / 2.5BA

16042 Via Galan Sara Alavi, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-405-9941

$858,000 3BD / 3BA

3875 Via Pasatiempo Mary Heon, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

619-888-7653

$1,220,000 3BD / 2BA

16936 Via de Santa Fe Gloria Doinoff, Coldwell Banker

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-204-4667

$1,775,000 4BD / 4.5BA

7743 Via Zafiro – Cielo Joanne Fishman, Coldwell Banker/Host: Lynette Braun

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-945-8333

$1,999,000 - $2,099,000 6BD / 5BA

7932 Kathryn Crosby Court Robert Myron, Robert Myron Broker

$2,175,000 3BD / 4BA

17548 Los Eucaliptos Nancy White, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-735-6505

$2,195,000 4BD / 5BA

16806 Stagecoach Pass – The Crosby Candis Kolb, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

760-271-9887

$2,395,000 - $2,695,000 6BD / 7.5BA

4350 La Noria Susie Nancarrow, Nancarrow Realty Group

$2,850,000 4BD / 4.5BA

7560 Montien Rd – Santaluz Danielle Short, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

619-708-1500

$4,190,000 8BD / 7BA

17615 Via de Fortuna Cecilia G Zavala, BHHS CAL

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-699-6646

$4,795,000 5BD / 8BA

7057 Rancho Cielo Linda Sansone, Willis Allen Real Estate

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-756-9972

Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

760-522-8088

Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

858-775-6356

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