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Volume I • Issue 16
Community
■ Community issues take spotlight at Olivenhain candidate forum. Page 5
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Encinitas mayoral hopefuls discuss issues at forum BY JARED WHITLOCK Five candidates running for mayor weighed in on a variety of topics, including rising sea levels, low-income housing and the Pacific View purchase debate, during a candidate forum Sept. 25 at the Encinitas Library on Cornish Drive. To address sea level rise and coastal erosion, Sheila Cameron said the city and region should focus on public transportation, rather than widening Interstate 5. She noted automobiles are the largest source of green-
house gases, fueling the rise in sea levels. Tony Kranz, the city’s deputy mayor, said the city needs to implement its climate action plan. The document, adopted in 2011, outlines steps for cutting down on greenhouse gases. “It’s critical that we not just create reports, but we follow reports,” he said. Also, he said the city’s long-term sand replenishment project would slow coastal erosion. Kranz added he’s pleased the city is working to lessen the impact of the nourishment project on
marine life. Later in the forum, Kranz tangled with Mayor Kristin Gaspar over the $10 million Pacific View purchase. Kranz said he demonstrated leadership by “working very hard” last spring to help secure the historical property. “That acquisition of that property was one of the most important things that I will do in service to the community,” he said. Kranz said he was disapSee FORUM, Page 16
Mayoral candidates Munawer “Mike” Bawany (L-R), Tony Kranz, Alex Fidel, Kristin Gaspar and Sheila Cameron field residents’ questions during a Sept. 25 forum. Photo by Jared Whitlock
Olivenhain school celebration features stubborn time capsule ■Nonprofit aims to connect those with breast cancer to neighborhood help. Page 12
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• 20-year anniversary also features reminiscences of school life before iPads, but after cows BY DIANE Y. WELCH On Friday morning, Sept. 26, the atmosphere at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School was one of jubilation. This was the first “spirit” assembly for the new school year, but it was also a milestone marker, as this year the school has its 20th anniversary. Students, staff, and parents had gathered in anticipation for the unearthing of a time capsule that was interred 20 years ago when the school was dedicated in the fall of 1994.
The time capsule, thoroughly welded and bolted shut, proved resistant to all efforts to release its secrets.
Buried in the front of the school, the capsule — a 200-pound water pipe donated by the Olivenhain Water District — proved a challenge to unearth. Principal Beth Cameron, Superintendent Timothy Baird and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Leighangela Brady, as well as Encinitas school board trustees Marla Strich, Carol Skiljan and Emily Andrade, and the school’s first PTA president, Nancy Logan, looked on while school crossing guard Dana Johnson dug into the dirt to unearth the capsule. Without mechanical means, Johnson, aided by school district maintenance staff and school custodian Rich Vallas, used collective manpower to lift the pipe
Students got into the spirit of the assembly marking the 20th year of their school. from its watery hiding. Industrial tools would be needed to open it, and so the big reveal did not happen that morning.
But this did not dampen the atmosphere at the assembly. Teachers who had started at the school in 1994 stood on stage and sang, stomped and clapped along with the 600-plus students. Stories were shared about how different school life was 20 years ago. Andrade, then school principal, told how the school once stood next to fields, land now filled with a housing development. On occasion, her announcement would come across the intercom: “Do not release the students for recess, there are cows on the playground!” which brought howls of laughter. Olivenhain Pioneer EleSee CAPSULE, Page 17
Urban farmer gives nod to the past, with an eye to future BY JARED WHITLOCK Chickens cluck, bees buzz and a variety of crops line a 1.5-acre plot in Encinitas called Farmer Leo’s. With development swallowing up the area, the farm is in many ways a throwback to the city’s agricultural roots. But the farm is also on point with present trends. The produce and flowers are grown organically and by hand — no tractors or machinery. And as with other urban farms, cars zoom by and homes aren’t far away. The mix of urban and
‘Farmer Leo’ Goldsmith at his farm at 1920 S. El Camino Real. He believes Encinitas is poised to see more small farms like his. Photo by Jared Whitlock
rural suits Ryan “Farmer Leo” Goldsmith, who started the farm at 1920 S. El Camino Real. “I’ve farmed in rural areas, and no one really stops by,” Goldsmith said while pointing out fall crops he recently planted. “But I meet all kinds of people here. I like both; one foot in the city and one foot in the country.” He signed a lease for the vacant plot last year. Since then, with the help of two farmhands, he’s turned the once- hard ground into a fer-
tile plot for everything from basil to cucumbers to pumpkins. Goldsmith, whose childhood in Dana Point was mainly spent at the beach, never thought he’d become a farmer. However, an interest in locally grown food prompted him to study ecology in college. He then put this knowledge to practice by volunteering on farms in Australia as part of WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic See FARMER, Page 23
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Veteran focuses on leadership skills in Encinitas council bid Editor’s note: This is the third in a series profiling all Encinitas City Council candidates.
BY JOE TASH During his 26-year career in the U.S. Navy, Alan Lerchbacker served in a number of posts, including command of a base in Guam where some 2,500 people lived and worked. “It’s a little city,” said Lerchbacker, 62, a Cardiff resident and one of four people running for an open seat on the Encinitas City Council in November. The skills he gained in the Navy (where he rose to the rank of commander) and later as a business executive would translate well to the world of city government, Lerchbacker said — especially his ability to listen to different ideas and points of view before making a decision. “I think it’s the same thing. You have to listen to people and help them take their vision forward, and that’s what I’ve been really good at,” Lerchbacker said. His assignments in the Navy included running two shipyards and overseeing the recovery of debris from the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986.
Alan Lerchbacker That effort involved 3,000 personnel and 33 ships. As a civilian, he served as CEO of an Alabama-based ship-building company, and headed a company that built electric vehicles. He works with a private equity firm called the Miller Group, and teaches international business at the University of San Diego. He’s been an Encinitas resident for seven years. Although this is the first time Lerchbacker has run for office, he did apply to succeed Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan, who died in 2011. The council appointed former Encinitas
fire chief Mark Muir to fill the seat. His top three issues are public safety, enhancing city parks and beaches, and improving infrastructure. Lerchbacker said he is concerned both about the annual debt service to buy the Pacific View property and the lack of vision for use of the property. City officials are considering a $13 million bond issue to pay for the $10 million Pacific View property and a new lifeguard tower at Moonlight Beach, and the annual debt service could be as high as $815,000. “We bought a piece of property and we didn’t have a plan, and that’s unfortunate,” he said. The community will provide an answer for the question of how the property will ultimately be used, he said, and “I’m a person who would listen.” On development, another hot issue in Encinitas, Lerchbacker explained that during his naval career, he moved more than a dozen times. In each new location,
he bought a home and fixed it up, to the delight of his neighbors. The city’s elected and appointed officials must ensure that development is done in accordance with city and state regulations, and that high standards are maintained. “If development is done correctly, it can really add value to our city,” he said. Another key issue is a $39 million unfunded pension liability faced by the city. Lerchbacker said he would support a change in the city’s pension benefits for new hires, providing a less costly 401(k)-style matching plan, instead of the current guaranteed pension. However, he said he
would not favor taking away the benefit from city employees who have worked for the city for many years with the understanding they would receive a pension. In November, city voters will consider whether to adopt rules that permit and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries in Encinitas. While he said he understands that marijuana, and its derivatives, can provide relief to people with cancer and other illnesses, Lerchbacker said he opposes the measure, called Prop. F, because he doesn’t want to see dispensaries operating in the city. Patients can obtain drugs with marijuana’s active ingredient through their pharmacy, he said.
On the fundraising front, Lerchbacker has contributed $5,000 to his campaign from his personal funds, but reported no other contributions on his latest campaign statement. He said he has received an endorsement from the Republican Party of San Diego County, but will be courting support from people of all political persuasions for the officially nonpartisan City Council seat, including Democrats and independents. With his leadership skills and background in the military and business, Lerchbacker said, he is eager to listen to the ideas of local residents, and be a “team builder for the city.”
Rick Schmitt to host San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent’s Forum Oct. 9 at CCA Superintendent Rick Schmitt will host a San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent’s Forum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Canyon Crest Academy Proscenium Theatre, Performing Arts area. Schmitt will be covering a variety of topics, including the 2014-15 key priorities, student achievement, the district’s multiyear and gradual transition to the Common Core, budget, safety, high school selection and middle-school choice, and updates on the district’s Prop. AA modernization projects. Schmitt will also field questions from parents. Canyon Crest Academy is at 5961 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego.
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Cameron aiming to shake up Encinitas while keeping its spirit Editor’s note: This is the third in a series profiling all mayoral candidates.
BY JARED WHITLOCK Sheila Cameron served as the mayor of Encinitas 15 years ago. She wants to pick up the gavel again. A city activist who frequently speaks at council meetings, Cameron turned in her paperwork for the mayoral race just before the filing period closed Aug. 13. After mulling the run for weeks, she moved forward in the belief that her views represent a strong alternative from the other candidates. “I had friends calling me and telling me they didn’t know who to vote for,” Cameron said. She vocally supported Proposition A, the growthcontrol initiative that won voter approval last summer. Candidates Kristin Gaspar, the mayor, and Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz joined the rest of the council in opposing Prop. A. Largely because of Prop. A, Cameron no longer aligns herself with Kranz, or council members Lisa Shaffer and Teresa Barth, though she backed their earlier campaigns. “The council didn’t do its homework on Prop. A,”
Sheila Cameron Cameron said. “They’re not listening to residents.” Cameron also took issue with the council unanimously approving the controversial Desert Rose development without ordering an environmental impact report. After residents appealed, a judge eventually ruled that further environmental review is in fact required. Her frustration with city affairs extends to the city manager, city attorney and some other staffers. Cameron believes they side with developers too often. “We have some very good employees, and I want to keep them, and there are some I don’t think belong here,” she said.
Besides Kranz and Gaspar, Cameron faces longtime engineer Munawer “Mike” Bawany and independent journalist Alex Fidel in the mayoral race. Cameron was elected to the council in 1996 and named mayor in 1999. However, about a month before her term expired, council members voted 3-2 to strip her of the mayor title. The council majority at that time accused Cameron of going it alone on issues and intimidating employees. Earlier this week, Cameron dismissed that vote as pure politics. She said a former councilman wanted to be mayor to improve his chances for a state Assembly bid. “You can listen to any tape of when I was (on) city council and mayor, and you will never find anything negative,” Cameron said. “And as far as the employees go, I had a very good relationship with the employees.” She added that she worked with others during her term to build support for well-regarded projects like Cottonwood Creek Park. Encinitas is gearing up for the housing element, an issue Cameron has weighed in on many times at council meetings in recent years.
The housing element, due to appear on the 2016 ballot, looks to add affordable housing stock. The city has proposed gathering community input to identify select sites that could be rezoned for denser developments. Cameron has opposed rezoning. Instead, for the past few years she has pushed to count existing accessory homes — also called “granny flats” — as affordable units. City Planning Director Jeff Murphy has said that accessory units alone probably won’t fulfill the housing element. But Cameron believes this approach could significantly reduce or eliminate the city’s housing requirements. “I believe we have 1,000 units out there waiting,” she said. In hopes of having to rezone fewer properties, the council recently agreed to send out a mailer promoting its amnesty program for accessory units. The council will also consider easing the rules for the program in the coming months to encourage more granny-flat owners to step into the light. Cameron said she supported those council moves, adding that she’d do every-
thing possible to promote the program. Another hot topic is the Leucadia Streetscape, and Cameron has raised concerns about it. The Coast Highway 101 plan would add six roundabouts and more landscaping, and would eliminate a northbound lane. A year ago, the council approved funding for streetscape engineering work. She favors retooling the streetscape so it wouldn’t remove as many eucalyptus trees. Also, because she believes the roundabouts could cause traffic problems, Cameron advocated for temporary roundabouts to gauge their effectiveness. “What we need to do is see if this is going to work, because it’s very controversial,” she said. Also on her radar: The California Coastal Commission voted a month ago to approve a $6.5 billion package of improvements for the Interstate 5 corridor. Although the transportation agencies involved have a tentative green light to proceed with construction, they have stated they’ll review projects over time to see whether they’re still necessary. If elected mayor, Cameron said that when possi-
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Local nonprofit pleading for hurricane aid BY JARED WHITLOCK Hurricane Odile destroyed infrastructure and houses across Cabo San Lucas and other Baja California coastal towns, leaving many homeless in its wake. YachtAid Global, a local nonprofit, is looking to provide humanitarian aid to the region in the coming weeks. Hence, residents are encouraged to donate either funds or supplies to bolster the effort. “We’re in contact with 10 different boats that will carry aid from San Diego to Cabo,� said Mark Drewelow, an Encinitas resident who founded YachtAid. The greatest needs: bottled water, first aid supplies, food with a long shelf life, shelter such as pop-up tents and baby care supplies like formula, diapers and wipes. To donate, visit yachtaidglobal.org. YachtAid has a network of boaters around the world who provide supplies to areas in need. Before Odile hit, Drewelow coordinated with a YachtAid volunteer who happened to be in the region. The captain delivered emergency supplies to La Paz, and then produced fresh water onboard, enough to fill water trucks. Odile, packing 125-mile per hour winds, directly slammed into Cabo San Lucas Sept. 14. In its wake, Drewelow said thousands of working class people in Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, La Paz and other areas are without food, water and shelter. In light of the growing demand for humanitarian aid there, YachtAid, other nonprofits and additional organizations banded together to make sure supplies get into the hands of those struggling. Greg Edwards is the executive director of Los Cabos Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit that provides medical assistance to children. It’s critical, he said, that people get supplies and shelter soon. Otherwise, disease or other issues could compound. Over the long term, Edwards said, homes and hotels should be rebuilt as soon as possible. “People have been displaced, from their home and their job,� Edwards said. “Now’s the really hard part. They have
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CHP seeks motorist after fatal three-vehicle crash BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A three-vehicle chain-reaction crash Sept. 28 on Interstate 5 in Encinitas left one person dead, another injured and a third driver hiding from law enforcement officers. The crashes began shortly before 3 a.m. when a 2014 Acura ILX sedan rolled over for unknown reasons in the northbound lanes north of Encinitas Boulevard, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jim Bettencourt. The wrecked sedan came to rest on its roof in the middle of the freeway. The Acura’s driver died at the scene. At first, he was publicly identified only as a 22-year-old Chula Vista man. The wreckage was then hit by a 2000 Toyota Tacoma driven by a man who sped off after the crash, Bettencourt said. The hit-and-run driver was described as white, around 33 years old, 5 feet 10 and 170 pounds, and bald with a mustache and tattoos. Bettencourt said he may live in Murrieta or Anaheim. A 30-year-old San Diego woman in a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan was also somehow involved in the crash, although Bettencourt said it was unclear which vehicle she hit. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, he said. Bettencourt asked anyone with information about the crash, or on the identity or the whereabouts of the missing 2000 Toyota Tacoma driver, to contact authorities. The Encinitas Sheriff’s Department can be reached at (858) 5655200.
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Community issues take the spotlight at Olivenhain candidate forum BY JARED WHITLOCK Four candidates vying for the one open council seat and four candidates running for mayor sounded off on several issues specific to Olivenhain during an Oct. 1 candidate forum at Olivenhain Meeting Hall. In contrast, prior candidate forums held in Cardiff and downtown Encinitas focused more on citywide topics. Candidates weighed in on how they would prevent state “density bonus” housing, an issue that’s taken center stage in Olivenhain due to the controversial Desert Rose development. The law lets developers build extra homes on a parcel if one or more of the units is reserved for low-income residents. Residents argue they’re oversized projects that kill community character. Mayoral candidate Tony Kranz, the city’s current deputy mayor, said public outcry prompted the council to take steps to discourage the developments. This includes rounding down on the city’s density bonus calculation, reducing the number of allowable units. “I’m going to continue to work very hard to find ways to keep developers from invoking density bonus,” Kranz said. Going forward, the council will discuss in closed session whether its recent changes to the law would impact the Desert Rose development. The developer has threatened to sue if the city tries to apply those new rules to shrink the size of the project. Julie Graboi, a council candidate and adjunct community college professor, said the city’s lobbyist should push harder at the state level to overturn or amend the law. “Density bonus is not working; it’s a mockery of good intentions,” Graboi said. Earlier in the meeting, she noted Desert Rose led her to get involved in council meetings and ultimately run for office. Bryan Ziegler, an attorney for the county who’s vying for council, said his legal background makes him best qualified to fight density bonus at the state level. Candidates were also asked how they would improve stop-and-go traffic on
Candidate signs lean against Olivenhain Meeting Hall at an Oct. 1 forum. Photo by Jared Whitlock Rancho Santa Fe Road in Olivenhain. Mayor candidate Munawer “Mike” Bawany said he’s in favor of widening the road to accommodate more bikes. Sheila Cameron, another candidate running for mayor, opposed that approach, stating it would hurt the rural character of Olivenhain. “Maybe stop and go isn’t the greatest, but honestly, it’s part of the community character, and there are trade-offs,” Cameron said. “You give up that, you lose.” Catherine Blakespear, a council candidate who sits on the Traffic and Public Safety Commission, said it seems most of those who are frustrated with the slow pace of Rancho Santa Fe Road live outside the city and use it as a cutthrough route. “From what I’ve heard, people here actually would rather wait here at the stop sign traffic than any of the alternate changes,” Blakespear said. She added roundabouts and widening likely aren’t feasible given that the road is sandwiched by private property. Ziegler, who grew up in Olivenhain, said the stop signs installed on Rancho Santa Fe Road have cut down on traffic accidents and should remain there. He, too, opposed expanding the road. “I would do everything in my power to keep this a rural community,” Ziegler said. Later, candidates told the audience about their involvement in city affairs. Council candidate Alan Lerchbacker called himself the “new guy” when it comes city topics and council issues. But he touted his Navy, business and volunteer experiences as proof that he’s a problem solver. Bawany, too, cited his professional experience, noting he’s an engineer who has worked with a number of highprofile companies. Alex Fidel, running for mayor, has advocated for Measure F. If approved, the initiative would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Encinitas. “It’s a rational initiative that should pass,” Fidel said. He also opposed the Olivenhain Municipal Water District fluoridating its water supply. Cameron said she’s a long-time city activist who campaigned for Proposition A, the slow-growth initiative that won approval last year. She called it the most important initiative since the city’s incorporation. Kranz said in addition to being a council member, he’s the president of the San Dieguito Water District, serves on the council’s Urban Agriculture Subcommittee and represents the city on the North County Transit District board. Blakespear noted she’s an attorney that has represented Coral Tree Farm and Nursery as part of a dispute over permitting. “I want to make sure that agriculture —growing fruits and vegetables and having certain types of small animals — is part of our future and not just part of our past,” Blakespear said. Mayor Kristin Gaspar, who’s vying for mayor, was not at the forum. The next forum, which will feature only council candidates, is 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Encinitas Library.
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Canyon Crest Academy’s PALs help students connect on campus BY KRISTINA HOUCK Having moved four times and attended eight different schools, Emmy Farese knows how it feels to be “the new kid.” That’s why the Canyon Crest Academy junior joined PALs, a group of student leaders that helps connect students on the Carmel Valley campus. “I didn’t want other kids to feel that way, (whether) they are from a different school or coming from one of the middle schools,” Emmy said. “I know how it feels, and it’s not fun.” Designed as a confidential peer support system, the PALs (Purposeful Action Listeners/Leaders) program provides students with academic, social and emotional support and gives them an opportunity to talk with someone their own age. From academics to relationships, students can chat with PALs during lunchtime in the counseling office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and after school in the counseling office every day. “I saw a need for more connection among the student body, and I wanted to be one of the people to help bridge that gap,” said junior Hannah Green. “I wanted to create a sense of warmth and better understanding.” “We strive to promote student connectivity and give back to our school,” added senior Lena Altaffer, one of three PALs who participated in the program during its inaugural year. With encouragement from former principal Brian Kohn, Spanish teacher Laura Krogh launched the program last year. As a former PAL in high school and a new-student orientation leader in college, Krogh
was excited to bring the program to the CCA campus. “Our students are very academic, so sometimes that social-emotional piece gets pushed to the back burner, because these students are so overwhelmed with their workload,” said Krogh, who has taught Spanish at CCA for seven years and has worked in the San Dieguito Union High School District for 11 years. “Students need to feel connected. It’s not just about being in a classroom and learning. Kids need to feel accepted, and that feeling of needing to fit in is so important — elementary school, middle school, high school — it doesn’t go away.” Founded in 2004, CCA now has 2,000 students, Krogh said. She noted the school recently welcomed its largest freshman class — nearly 700 students. “It’s overwhelming to find your place on campus,” she said. PALs recently teamed with students from CCA’s Associated Student Body to welcome freshmen. During lunchtime every Thursday, PALs also host a picnic on the lawn so students can form new friendships. “I really wanted to become a PAL because I think there is definitely a special place for every student at CCA,” said Marisa, a junior at CCA. “There’s a unique niche for everyone. Sometimes it’s just hard to find it.” While Marisa has helped her fellow students find their niche, she’s also found her place as a PAL. A dancer since she was 2, she spends much of her free time competing and performing off-campus. The PALs program has provided her an opportunity to get more involved in school.
The 2014-15 PALs began their new program at Canyon Crest Academy this fall. Courtesy photo “My favorite part about being a PAL is how it is like a family,” she said. “Even after just a month or so, we’re now super-close. They’re like my brothers and sisters.” Headed by Krogh, the 90-minute class meets every day. At the start of the year, students undergo two weeks of intense training, where they learn about listening and confidentiality. There were 38 students — most seniors — in the inau-
gural PALs class. To create an even closer group, Krogh selected only 17 students for this year’s program. The application process for new PALs begins during spring semester. Students must obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor and interview for the yearlong program, which begins in the fall. “It’s highly selective, because we want to make sure that these students are the cream of the crop and their intentions are right,” Krogh said. “These kids really care about kids getting connected on campus. They are loving their high school experience and they want others to feel the same way.” For information about the PAL program, visit www. ccapals.com.
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‘An Evening at The Bridges’ with George Harrison’s sister •Beatles sister’s book goes behind the scenes with little brother George BY DIANE Y. WELCH On Thursday, Sept. 25, Katie Michel wore her Beatles shirt to school. When she arrived home later — at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe — she saw notice of a talk that night at The Bridges by Louise Harrison. As she rushed to attend the presentation, she realized the irony of her attire that day. Louise Harrison is the older sister of the late George Harrison, the former Beatles’ lead guitarist and acclaimed singer-songwriter and philanthropist. He was also a compassionate advocate for music in schools. Harrison’s talk echoed her brother’s concern about keeping music in education. “The whole time I was thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I am in the presence of one of my favorite Beatles’ own flesh and blood,’” said Katie, 17, an ardent George Harrison fan. Accompanying Harrison was Marty Scott, a member of the Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends, with whom Harrison partners. Scott plays George and Harrison refers to him as her “new kid brother.” They met
Louise Harrison (center, George Harrison’s older sister and author), Marty Scott (left, Liverpool Legends), Dan DelFiorentino (right, music historian at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) in Carlsbad). Photo by Jon Clark just six weeks after George’s death in November 2001. Since then, the tribute band was created and performs in Branson, Mo., where Harrison resides. “We’ve done an excellent job there in providing Beatle music to the public,” Harrison said in a later exclusive interview with this newspaper. “The band is very authentic.”
Most notably, Liverpool Legends plays in schools. Coordinating with music directors, students learn the line-up of songs ahead of time, then perform alongside the band. At some venues there were more than 250 students on stage, she said. “The Beatles’ music initially was fairly simple, but later it got into orchestra-
tion and became more complex,” said Harrison. With this connection to education, Harrison witnessed how cuts have targeted music programs and wondered how to help get music back into schools. A plan is emerging to do a statewide tour with proceeds benefiting music in education. Money raised could provide instruments or fund instruction. More affluent schools could raise funds for lower-income schools, and in that regard, “It would give the students an opportunity to feel good about what they are doing,” said Harrison. This altruism is rooted in Harrison family values. Parents Harold and Louise selflessly helped others. If a runaway Beatle fan landed at their door, they offered food and shelter. For years, they answered thousands of George’s fan letters and considered John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as family. Harrison writes about these early years in a memoir, “My Kid Brother’s Band a.k.a. The Beatles!”, released by Acclaim Press.
It includes stories of Harrison’s behind-the-scenes work as an American resident who played a vital role in spreading Beatlemania from Britain to the U.S. She describes her efforts to establish nationwide contacts and help Beatles manager Brian Epstein secure distribution agreements with Capitol Records, and assisting him in a meeting with Ed Sullivan. As 73 million viewers watched the Beatles’ historic debut 50 years ago on Sullivan’s variety show, Harrison worried about whether George could perform at all.
He had a raging fever caused by strep throat, and she secretly served as his nurse. In the aftermath, George wrongly became known as the “quiet Beatle” because of this illness. When asked why she has written the book now, Harrison said, “For years fans have requested that I retell what really happened, as many of the books on the Beatles are not factual. I read all kinds of wild stories that stun me because they are so out of character.” Harrison’s character made a lasting impression on Katie: “I thought that Louise was a very wise person ... knowing what is important in life. She is very kind for sharing all that she has experienced.” It is this willingness to share that keeps the energetic 82-year-old devoted to touring and talking about “her kid brother’s band.” The evening after her Bridges presentation, Harrison spoke to an audience of 150 at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Her talk was video-recorded and will be added to the museum’s permanent collection. See SISTER, page 16
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Local couple see used car lot as fertile ground for reality series ‘Life on the Lot’ After two years of running the EZCars101 used car dealership on Coast Highway in Encinitas, Karen and Gene Ventura knew they were sitting on a gold mine — of compelling stories and fascinating characters, set against the picturesque backdrop of a typical Southern California beach town. “We looked at each other and said, ‘You can’t make this stuff up,’� said Karen. “We said it should be a reality show.� Now, the Rancho Santa Fe residents are turning that idea into reality. Shooting for a reality show pilot began this week, and once the program is edited, the couple will shop it to various TV networks, hoping to bring it to the airwaves. “The interest is very strong,� by networks, said Gene. “They see this concept as very unique. They love that it’s in Southern California and something like this has not been done before.� Not only would the show, called “Life on the Lot,� be the first reality series centered on a used car dealership, but it would also be the first set primarily in Encinitas, the couple said. As the Venturas described it, the show would chronicle the daily ins and outs of the business, as told through the stories of people who come to their lot shopping for a car. The couple are producing and bankrolling the pilot in the hope that it will be picked up by a network and turned into a series. The Venturas moved to San Diego County about seven years ago from Chicago, where Gene ran a successful real estate development business. They had owned other businesses, such as a restaurant and
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Two Sam Shepard plays in the footlights on Cygnet stage BY DIANA SAENGER Cygnet Theatre Artistic Director Sean Murray seems to have a good intuition for what play will entertain an audience and also challenge his actors and crew. Current productions are Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Sam Shepard’s “True West” and “Fool for Love.” Murray said he likes Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray directs Sam many things about Shepard’s plays, including that he’s a Shepard’s ‘True West’ in repertory with ‘Fool for Love.’ Courtesy photos funny but visceral writer. “It’s exciting to read his work, but it’s only in the live production that we see what he’s going after,” Murray said. “We’re running these two plays in repertory, but it’s not necessary to see both or one before the other. In a way, they are slightly similar in that you can feel the hand of the playwright focus on identity crisis.” In “Fool for Love” Eddie (Fran Gercke) is hunting down May (Carla Harting), the passionate love of his life. He finds her in a hotel and tries to get her to come back to him. May wants to break the relationship and start life anew. “True West” is about two brothers. Austin is a screenwriter who is taking care of his mother’s home in suburban Los Angeles. He sells his screenplay, and a lot of unexpected things come out of that, as his brother Lee (Manny Fernandes) shows up from the desert. “Both plays touch on duality,” Murray said. “May is one thing to herself and something different to Eddie. They are one thing and then they are another, split down the middle; they are two halves. The plays work on many levels. “In ‘True West,’ the brothers seem to be split between someone who’s trying to make it on the Hollywood scene, and the other who is anti-social and more of a wild, visceral Old West-type. There’s two different energies fighting each other and each one wants to be the other one.” The plays fall under what Shepard fans call his “family plays,” and Murray finds them very thought-provoking. “They get you thinking,” he said. “We think we know who we are. Shepard wants to find out what happens when you strip that away. Who are you really underneath? Shepard doesn’t necessarily like to answer a lot of questions. He likes to leave things a bit unresolved. He puts his characters into these very intense situations and lets you figure out how they got there and what’s going to happen next. “There’s an old man in ‘Fool for Love’ who just sits on the stage in a mysterious way, and we eventually find out he’s a big part of the story. He’s an essential character in a lot of
Shepard’s plays. His own father was a very remote World War II fighter pilot who was disconnected, disillusioned and an alcoholic with violent tendencies. That character shows up in a lot in his family plays. “In ‘Fool for Love’ he’s an offstage character; in ‘True West,’ a big influence on the two brothers. Yet when we talk about the old man in each, it’s as if that father character was cut from the same cloth.” Taking on plays in repertory is not new for Murray, but still a big challenge. He stays focused by finding the truth and what’s real and exciting about each. “These plays are for theater lovers and junkies of American classics,” he said. “Both
are written by one of America’s iconic playwrights. They are for people who want to feel like they had an opportunity to see something, after which they have something to say. There a lot of surprises and twist and turns, if one has not seen them. If they have, there’s something about watching a great play and actors who have a different interpretation to bring to a script. This particular cast is extremely good and experienced with Shepard’s work.” True West” and “Fool for Love” are on stage through Nov. 2 at Cygnet Theatre Company, Old Town Stage, 4040 Twiggs St. San Diego. Tickets from $37 at 619-3371525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival to be held Oct. 11-12 This year’s sixth annual La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) will be bigger, better and beer-ier. In addition to growing by an extra block along Girard Avenue, the Oct. 11-12 festival will have its first night event with the inaugural BraveCort Brew Fest and Masskrugstemmen (beer stein holding contest). The two-day LJAWF (expanded by an extra block this year), runs along Girard Avenue between Prospect Street and Torrey Pines Road. For more information, visit ljawf.org.
Fall acting classes offered starting Oct. 4 ACT — San Diego is offering a 10-part acting class taught by actor, director, and writer Bernard Baldan, starting Saturday, Oct. 4, and running through Dec. 13. Baldan is a member of Actor’s Equity, the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and is a founding member of the San Diego Repertory Theatre. Register at http://actsandiego.com/classes.
Top pianist to perform at La Paloma Theatre Oct. 10-11 Grammy Award-winner George Winston is one of the most recognized solo pianists in the world. He will bring his captivating live show to The La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11. Tickets are $40 for all seats. For information: www.lapalo
SEE MASTERPIECES THAT DEFINE MODERN ART BY VAN GOGH, MATISSE, KAHLO, POLLOCK, ROTHKO, LICHTENSTEIN AND MORE. ON VIEW THROUGH JANUARY 27.
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Lionel train enthusiast happy to put other fans on same track BY DIANE Y. WELCH Children know that when Bob Schultz’s sign is at the end of his driveway, this model train enthusiast is open for business. Parents can simply call “Choo Choo Bob’s” number and make an appointment for their children to view his collection that day. While it’s not strictly business — Schultz is a hobbyist — he does take his model train collecting seriously. Schultz runs advertisements in the UT San Diego that read, “Bob buys trains. Yours, your father’s or your grandfather’s trains, stored in a box in the garage for years.” To date, Schultz has 70 full sets of mostly iconic Lionel model train brands. His fascination with them goes back to his childhood. When Schultz was born in 1945, most fathers bought their sons model train sets. “Lionel was the biggest manufacturer of toy trains then,” he said. His father bought him his first train set when he was a child, which he still has with the original box. Schultz’s passion to collect them seriously, as an adult, began four years ago when his grandson, Rollins Fisher, was admiring the set. Because of the sentimental value, though, Schultz wasn’t ready to part with it. “So I ran an ad that read, ‘Buying trains, call Bob.’ It was that simple.” He acquired some trains, restored them, and gave some to Rollins as well as to his
nieces’ and nephews’ children. It became a fun hobby. Now his advertisements have 20 lines and get results. “People have these train sets ... but no one plays with them anymore, so they are abandoned, usually in their garage,” Schultz explained. “They call me up and I go and rescue them. I take a standard book of values with me. I give them a good price — I don’t steal them — and I fix them up and resell them at train clubs.” Schultz belongs to the All Gauge Toy Train Association. The 120 members are mostly gentlemen in their 60s and 70s. They rent a church hall once a month, sell to each other and share stories about their finds. The Schultz family came to San Diego from Chicago in 1953. “My father, born in Southern California, lasted about four years there, then declared that we were going back to California,” Schultz said. About 15 years ago, Schultz was in the real estate business and purchased his Cardiff-bythe-Sea property, which has three homes on the lot. The front building is a Spanish-style adobe built by the Weir brothers in the 1960s. His train set-up is constructed in one of the rear home’s garages,
‘Choo Choo’ Bob Schultz of Encinitas enjoys having enthusiasts visit his model train collection. He asks that people please call him first. Photo by Diane Y. Welch but will soon move to a more permanent spot in this spacious adobe. His collection is insured for $30,000. The oldest set is from 1915, a rare standard-gauge electric passenger train set that was a gift. “The gentleman saw my ad, came to a show that I was at, and said that he wanted me to have his grandfather’s train set,” said Schultz. During the holiday season, Schultz sets up a running train display at the US Bank in the Trader Joe’s Shopping center on El Camino Real in Encinitas. “Kids who come by can put their name in a box, and on Dec. 23, I pull out a name and that family receives the whole set-up as a gift.” The set-up in his new home will soon be open to visitors, such as the Boy Scout troops, Red Hat Ladies with their spouses, and local moms with their toddlers who have come by. Everyone is welcome, providing they call Choo Choo Bob first: 760-579-2234.
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Nonprofit aims to connect those with breast cancer to neighborhood help BY SAMANTHA TATRO A new start-up charity in San Diego takes the “love thy neighbor” mantra to heart. The Shades of Pink Foundation, which recently received its nonprofit status, lets San Diego residents donate to temporarily provide aid to local women struggling with financial hardship as a result of a breast cancer diagnosis — giving direct and quick support to the brave women battling cancer around them. The foundation gives out monetary grants to eligible women in the Greater San Diego Area. At an event Sept. 26, the Wear Pink Cocktail Party in Encinitas, philanthropists and business leaders garnered $5,525 for the fledgling foundation. The foundation has given out five grants so far. Vembra Holnagel, a co-founding board member who corresponds directly with the grant recipients, said one particular story stood out. A 58-year-old music teacher struggling with breast cancer had to have some of her lymph nodes removed and as a result was diagnosed with lymphedema, a condition that made her arm swell. She needed compression gloves, but her insurance would not cover it. Enter Shades of Pink, which gave her a grant to cover the cost of the gloves. “She just wrote how excited she was to get those, and she was going to be able to go swimming again and get into her swimsuit, and she felt pretty,” Holnagel said, adding that the woman’s income had been reduced because of her battle with cancer. “She was just such an amazing person.” The foundation officially launched last year but received its nonprofit status in July 2014. It then promptly began handing out grants to eligible and needy women whose cases were like that of the music teacher. The charity was co-founded by Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sisters Christina Fulcher and Kianne Holnagel, who invited several other women to join them. Bridget Garwitz, who came on board in the early planning stages and officially joined this year, said what drew her to the charity was how local the grants were. “I think that research and finding cures are very worthy causes,” Garwitz said. “However, I like that our cause is geared toward individuals. These are people who are in the thick of their illness and are suffering, and there’s a lot of implications of having cancer that don’t involve just physical limitations.” Those limitations include, for example, paying for child care, groceries, and various home bills that allow women to keep their lives going. Holnagel said the charity provides more direct help to local women in need. When people donate to larger organizations, their dollars don’t necessarily have a local impact. “Our dollars stay right in our local community. We are making a difference in women’s lives right now, right here,” Holnagel said. “When someone donates to our foundation, that money is used to directly help a woman going through cancer today, who is having troubles today, not back to a national organization who sends it to local chapters.” To donate to Shades of Pink, visit www.shadesofpinkfoundationca.org/donate/
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Pacific Ridge student picked for All-National Honor Choir Benjamin DeSoto Mayor, a senior at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, has been selected for the National Association for Music Education’s All-National Honor Choir. He is one of just two students from San Diego County, and 15 students from the state of California, who were chosen for the prestigious ensemble. Eligibility to audition for an All-National Ensemble is based upon qualification for state-level honor ensemble programs. Of the approximately 2.5 million eligible students nationwide, just 670 students were named to the association’s Benjamin DeSoto Mayor All-National Honor Ensembles; 350 students were accepted into the mixed choir; 150 into the Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra; and 50 into the Jazz Ensemble. DeSoto Mayor, who participated in the 2014 Southern California Honor Choir and 2014 California All-State Honor Choir, was selected based on his performance of the aria “Pietà, Signore,” by Alessandro Stradella. During the All-National Honor Ensemble Concert on Oct. 29, DeSoto Mayor will have the opportunity to perform on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. The mixed choir will perform under the baton of Edith Copley — conductor of the highly acclaimed Shrine of the Ages Choir and current Regents professor and director of Choral Studies at Northern Arizona University. DeSoto Mayor is a member of the Pacific Ridge a cappella ensemble and is involved with the school’s theater department. He recently returned from Edinburgh, Scotland, where a group of Pacific Ridge actors performed at the world-renowned Fringe Festival. He hopes to pursue music or musical theater at college next year.
101 MainStreet director stepping down Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association recently announced the pending departure of Dody Crawford as its executive director after nearly eight years in the post. Crawford will be officially stepping down from her position to pursue special projects related to preservation and art for Downtown Encinitas 101. Under her tenure as director of E101, historical downtown Encinitas continued its transformation into a vibrant business and entertainment center, even through a severe recession. Crawford will remain in her role until a successor is in place. The E101 Board has established a selection committee to search for a new executive director. “The last time we had a full search for the director position was in 1998,” said John DeWald, board president. “So we are carefully searching for our next candidate who can lead E101 into our future as a premier MainStreet Association.” E101 is accepting applications until Oct. 24. Send a resume with a cover letter including references and salary requirements to E101 Selection Committee, 818 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92014 or via email to dcrawford@encinitas101.com.
Open house Oct. 4 kicks off Fire Prevention Week To kick off National Fire Prevention Week, the Encinitas Fire Department is hosting a community open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Fire Station 5, 540 Balour Drive, Encinitas. The open house aims to be fun and informative, with a special focus on fire safety in the home. This year’s theme is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives,” and during the event, Fire Department staff will be offering tips to help residents make sure these devices always stay in working order. During the open house, residents can go on guided firehouse tours, try on firefighting gear, and visit a number of informational booths manned by other agencies, including the Burn Institute and the Encinitas Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit. Families are also invited to enjoy visits with Sparky the Fire Dog, free face painting, animal balloon creations, and plastic firefighter hats for children. For details, visit www.cityofencinitas.org.
Nathan Hubbard to perform at Encinitas Library Nathan Hubbard will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Encinitas Library, as part of the “After Hours Sessions” hosted by Ruthless Hippies and the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association. Tickets are $10 advance, $11 student/seniors, $12 at the door. The library is at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/l101-after-hours-nathan-hubbardencinitas-and-everything-after-tickets-13029905799?aff=eac2 Nathan Hubbard spent much of early 2014 releasing a five-volume, nearly five-hour large work called “Encinitas and Everything After.” In many ways, it’s his love song to Encinitas. Hubbard spent 15 years composing, performing, collecting and recording pieces inspired by the area and surrounding locations. After spending January through May releasing a CD each month and putting on monthly concerts performing the music of each release, Hubbard’s concert will function as the after-party, a way to finalize the music on home turf and call an end to this cycle. This performance will feature The New Encinitas Philharmonic, a 12-piece ensemble put together in 2014 to perform this music. “Encinitas and Everything After” was nominated for “Best Jazz Album” by the San Diego Music Awards 2014. San Diego Citybeat wrote: “The lush arrangements, wandering melodic figures and deep, whooshing rhythms capture the reflective vibe of the area, and some songs refer to things only a true-blue Encinitas native would recognize.” Visit http://www.castorandpolluxmusic.com/encinitas.
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Junior Mavericks Running Club Cross Country Beach Meet Junior Mavericks Running Club hosted a cross country beach meet Sept. 25 at Moonlight Beach. About 500 runners from all over North County participated in the event. Junior Mavericks was founded by Coach Robin Missailidis, the Diegueno Middle School cross country and track team coach since 2006, and Laura Stuart-Platenberg, a masters athlete sponsored by PowerBar. Photos courtesy of Courtesy of Junior Mavericks Running Club.
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‘Autumn with Brahms’ Virtuosi Concert Series presented an “Autumn with Brahms” concert on Sept. 27 at the Encinitas Public Library featuring Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic/violinist Martin Chalifour; International Soloist, Professor at the USC Thornton School of Music/pianist Kevin FitzGerald; former principal cello with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Ronald Leonard; Professor at the Julliard Karl Schricker, Paul Maxwell, Haley Schricker, School of Music/violist Karen Drey- Amy Schricker Aaron Alter of fus; violinist Pasha Tseitlin; cellist Marek Szpakiewicz; and violist Sasha the Carlsbad Arts Tseitlin. Commission and They performed music by wife Aviva Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms. PhoPerforming artists Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Pasha Tseitlin, Alexander Tseitlin, Marek Szpakiewicz, tos by McKenzie Images. For more Karen Dreyfus, Martin Chalifour, Robert Demaine photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.
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What’s happening in and around Encinitas Encinitas Library book festival • Opening Reception: San Dieguito Art Guild, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave. “Spectrum of Intrigue. Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media and Photography.” Discover the source of radiant energy emanating from 18 local artists who have formed images in bands of light and color. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. • Hutchins Consort: By Popular Demand. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas. Tickets: $20 student/senior, $35 adult, $60 family (2 adults/2 kids). Call 760-753-3017. Harpist Elena Mashkovtseva joins The Consort for a performance of Maurice Ravel’s beautiful and lilting “Introduction and Allegro,” and the haunting “Adagietto” movement, from Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Audience members are invited to vote for their favorite works to be performed on the program’s second half. • San Diego International Orchid Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and 10na.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free with paid admission/ membership. Call 760-436-3036. Thousands of rare, exotic and graceful plants will be on display and on sale in the Ecke Building from specialty orchid vendors from around the world. Orchid-related products such as pottery, paintings, and books will be available for purchase. Orchid care lectures will be offered throughout the day. • Health & Happiness Series: Ayurveda - Know Your Body. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 4, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. Call 760-753-7376. Presented with the Art of Living Foundation. Ayurveda (the “Science of Life”) is a holistic science of health, focusing on maintaining a physically and emotionally balanced state. • Concert: Nathan Hubbard, New Encinitas Philharmonic, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call 760-753-7376. After Hours Sessions: “Encinitas and Everything After.” Hubbard spent much of ear-
ly 2014 releasing a five volume set of CDs, nearly five hours of music, in many ways a love song to Encinitas. This concert will feature The New Encinitas Philharmonic, 12 top local musicians, put together to perform this music. • Family Fun Day, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Free. Call 760-634-3026. Be an Animal Detective at Family Fun Day. Whether they walk on two legs or four, or slither, animals leave “footprints” too! Learn about the tracks you are likely to see in the lagoon. • Families Making History Together: Fall Art. Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free with admission. Call 760-632-9711. This month, it’s fun with an art project for Fall. There are so many beautiful colors, even here in this drought-stricken area, to use to create your own image of the changing season. • First Sunday Concert Series: Chris Montgomery Jazz, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. Call 760-753-7376. Montgomery returns to the Friends of the Encinitas Library Series. He has performed on many famed jazz stages, including the Montreal Jazz Festival, and has produced more than 50 recordings for EMI and RCA Records. • Low Water Landscaping Workshop, 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Solana Center, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Cost: $10. Call 760-436-7986. The workshop will be taught by Revolution Landscape co-founder/lead designer Ari Tenenbaum. Topics include: landscaping with native plants, good non-native low-water plants, low water-use edibles, and general tips for conserving water in landscaping. • La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Tickets: $9, $7. Call 760-436-SHOW (7469). Now showing: “Chef,” “Boyhood,” “Radical Reels” and Friday Midnight Movie: “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Encinitas senior reaches semifinals of National Merit Scholarships Tying the school record from last year, 18 Bishop’s School seniors were named semifinalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Local Bishop’s seniors who earned semifinalist status this year include Brian Akin of Encinitas. Approximately 16,000 National Merit Semifinalist students nationwide are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
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honors those who served in military The Encinitas Library holds its free annual book festival from noon-4 p.m. Oct. 18, with the theme of “life after military service.” Among the speakers will be T. Jefferson Parker, who will discuss his new book, “Full Measure.” His book is based in Fallbrook and stars a newly discharged Marine who fought in Afghanistan and now must deal with emotional and family issues. It’s a tense, compelling drama of the wars without and the wars within. Two other local authors will take part in a panel discussion. Dan Sheehan wrote “After Action,” about his two tours as a Cobra helicopter pilot in Iraq and the personal burdens he grappled with as a result; and Sue Diaz, whose son also served two tours in Iraq, is the author of “Minefields of the Heart,” where she explores how combat veterans and their loved ones can bridge the divide that war creates between them. All three authors will be available for questions and book signings. There will also be a children’s hour with stories, face painting, a mini-SEAL boot camp, working dogs from Canine Companions and more. The North County Quilt Guild will display quilts and raffle off two, with the proceeds going to the Camp Pendleton Hospital. Warrior Kitchen, a nonprofit that trains vets for culinary careers, will sell food, with a portion of the costs funding scholarships. Origami cranes will be folded as a wish for peace in many countries around the world. It is hoped that 1,000 paper cranes will be created to send to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan. The North County Photographic Society will have a display in the Community Room. Veteran-run Bullets2Bandages will sell jewelry and other items made from recycled spent bullets, with 15 percent of its profits going to veteran charities. The library is at at 540 Cornish Drive. Call 760-753-7376.
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MiraCosta College names new superintendent/president At its Oct. 1 meeting, the MiraCosta Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Sunita (“Sunny”) Cooke as the college’s next superintendent/president. She has accepted. Cooke is president of Grossmont College in El Cajon. Since her arrival there in 2007, the college has developed long-term plans, streamlined planning processes and created a culture of continuous improvement. As a result of this, the college has improved access, success and completion metrics for students. “We are extremely excited about someone of Dr. Cooke’s ability and track record becoming MiraCosta’s superintendent/president,” said MiraCosta College Board of Trustees President David Broad. “She has proven in her previous posts that she is a visionary and effective leader with the ability to work in an academic environment.” Born in Lucknow, India, Cooke immigrated to the United States with her family in 1968. After being
Dr. Sunita Cooke awarded a doctorate in biology at Georgetown University, she completed a postdoctoral training program at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in the molecular aspects of cell adhesion and metastasis. She then became a founding faculty member of Lone Star-Montgomery College in north Houston. Before joining Grossmont College, Cooke spent 12 years with the Lonestar System, where she served as professor of biology; director of a biotechnology institute; dean of sciences, health and wellness; and associate vice chancellor for workforce development. She has taught
full time and part time for more than 13 years and continues to teach each summer in the community college leadership doctoral program at San Diego State University. “I could not be happier about joining the fine faculty, staff and administrators of MiraCosta College as we continue to build on the 80year tradition of excellence in service to students and our community,” Cooke said. She is scheduled to assume the post of superintendent/president in January 2015, taking over from Interim Superintendent/President Dick Robertson. “The board is very grateful to Dr. Dick Robertson for the outstanding leadership he has shown during this period as interim superintendent/president,” said Broad. After Cooke’s arrival, Robertson will return to his role as the college’s vice president of Student Services. The MiraCosta College Board of Trustees will ratify Cooke’s contract in open session at its Oct. 22 meeting.
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‘Night at Museum’ is theme for SDA Foundation fundraiser San Dieguito Academy’s 18th annual Dinner, Dance and Auction will be held from 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Encinitas Community Center. Buy your tickets for a fun “Night at the Museum” at www.SDAFoundation.com. Come dressed as Theodore Roosevelt, Sacagawea, Abraham Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, or just as you are. Tickets are $75 per person for early bird sales through Friday, Oct. 3, and $85 starting Saturday, Oct. 4. This memorable event helps fund San Dieguito Academy’s top priority needs and supports the very best cause — the kids.
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pointed that Gaspar had a “low threshold” for walking away from the purchase. In response, Gaspar said: “The price was just too high.” Because of the acquisition, she added, the city had to sacrifice infrastructure investments to balance the budget. Gaspar also said that contrary to a resident’s question, she doesn’t support police militarization. She went on to say it’s not a problem in Encinitas. “The community-centric approach they take to policing is really important to consider,” she said of the Encinitas Sheriff’s Department. When asked how the city could create more affordable housing, Gaspar encouraged the audience to participate in the upcoming housing element update, a blueprint for growth. To approve a housing element, the city could have to plan for as many as 1,000 state-mandated units. Gaspar said the housing element will be challenging, but it could result in diverse housing. “It’s up to each individual community to see where the best place is for these types of developments,” she said. Munawer “Mike” Bawany said the city should plan for affordable units on its
SISTER continued from page 7 There are plans to curate an exhibition using Harrison’s personal archive of letters between herself and Epstein, family photographs and other Beatle-related ephemera. For someone whose schoolgirl report card read, “Louise is a handful,” and whose mother said jokingly,
own accord, not because of a state mandate. “The government is dictating how we run our lives, and that’s something we have to fight back against,” he said. “I don’t know how we could do that, but we have to fight back.” Like Gaspar, Bawany opposed the city buying Pacific View for fiscal reasons. “The city is biting off more than it can chew,” he said. Alex Fidel said the city should ignore any state or federal housing mandates. “The problem is really the Federal Reserve’s housing bubble,” he said. “They print money to no end and they cause prices to artificially rise.” Earlier, Fidel said he refuses to sell his soul to corporations, banks and special interests “that want to take your rights away and tell you how to live via the barrel of a gun.” All of the candidates said they support an amnesty program for accessory units — referred to as granny flats by some — to provide more affordable housing in the city. Cameron said she’s promoted the amnesty program over the past two years in lieu of “up-zoning” for the housing element. She added that her allegiance to residents over developers distinguishes her from the current council. One resident stated that Cameron, who was mayor
“If I’d had another girl, I would have sent her back,” Harrison has created a bold endeavor that continues the Harrison legacy of compassion and giving. George Harrison was 58 when he passed away from complications of cancer, and several of Harrison’s relatives have died in their 50s. With her signature dry humor, Harrison quipped, “They’ve all been let off for
15 years ago, developed a reputation for going it alone and berating staff. The resident’s question: “What assurances can you give things would be different if you get elected?” Cameron said that’s a rumor and that she got along great with staff members, who praised her for firing a past city manager and assistant city manager. Cameron added she worked cooperatively with the council to push several popular projects forward. One resident asked for the candidates’ positions on cutting down a well-known eucalyptus tree at Leucadia Boulevard and Coast Highway 101. Kranz noted the tree is slated to be removed as part of the Leucadia Streetscape, a series of infrastructure projects throughout that corridor. “While I would rather not take any trees down, it is something that happens now and then,” he said. “If there were a way we could use a roundabout at that intersection instead, we might be able to leave that tree in.” Cameron said she’s against uprooting the tree. “There are a lot of features in the streetscape that are OK, there are a lot that I’m against, and this is one,” she said. The League of Women Voters moderated the event. It was sponsored by the Leucadia-Encinitas Town Council.
good behavior and obviously I’m still here, so I better start having some good behavior before I can get out of this.” For information on Harrison’s book, “My Kid Brother’s Band a.k.a. The Beatles!”, visit www.acclaimpress.com. Harrison’s book is also available online at amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.
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Artist to offer demonstration on ‘inner creative wellspring’ at library The Encinitas Library offers “Painting From Your Inner Creative Wellspring,� a demonstration by artist Richard Hawk, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. Richard Hawk is an internationally collected artist living and working in Encinitas. A figurative painter on canvas and paper, he also works in oil on copper using special oxidation techniques. Hawk’s expressive works deal with the inner life of his subjects in a process he calls “mystical realism.� His paintings have been awarded in numerous national and international exhibitions and been featured in The Artist’s Magazine. Strong design, intensity of expression and vigorous paint handling create the energy and excitement for which his work is known. His work is represented by several galleries nationally. He also teaches workshops for other ‘C’est Moi II’ by Richard artists in the area of intuitive painting. Hawk. Richard Hawk He will demonstrate an intuitive painting approach using water media, which all artists can apply in their work. Visit www.hawkstudio.com and www.copperhand.com. This event is sponsored by the San Dieguito Art Guild, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that manages the Off Track Gallery at 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. The demonstration is funded in part by the city of Encinitas and the Mizel Foundation. Advance registration is required. Reserve to Julie Bubar, SDAGprograms@gmail.com.
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mentary was one of the first elementary schools in the nation to have computers in every classroom, about 150 of them in total. But the server could manage only 50 at a time. Everything was IBM, and overseas educators visited to see the marvel of this technology, recalled Andrade. Now every child has an Apple iPad. In 1994, students were known as the Trailblazers, named for the Olivenhain farmers who first settled the
area in the late 1800s. Today they are the Pioneers. Reading specialist Elaine FeuerBarton was wearing her original Trailblazer tee shirt. Her son, Justin, then a fourthgrader, placed a pair of rollerblades in the capsule, she said. Principal Cameron recalled that Pokemon cards and a sticker for the DARE anti-drug program were also in the time capsule, but what else fills the massive pipe is still a mystery. While the sealed capsule is on display, students are making predictions about its contents, bringing
the anticipation and excitement to a whole new level, said Cameron. They are also making suggestions as to what they will include to represent their era at the school, when the time capsule will be reburied for the next 20 years. “Sometimes it’s difficult to dig into history,� commented Feuer-Barton about the process. But all will be revealed at the next school assembly on Friday, Oct. 3 (after press time for this newspaper), when the contents of the capsule will be made known.
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‘Help Us Grow’ — A reason to Celebrate! It was a sold-out evening when the Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) hosted its annual Celebration of Second Chances on Sept. 20 at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. “Help Us Grow” was the theme of the event. “Rancho Coastal Humane Society was founded in a rural area,” said RCHS President Jim Silveira. “A community grew around us. Now we’re asking the community to ‘Help Us Grow.’” Nick Winfrey, RCHS vice president of planning and development, added, “Thanks to our sponsors, guests, and volunteers. Working together you ‘Help Us Grow.’” For more information about the “Help Us Grow” campaign, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, log on to www.sdpets.org, call 760-753-6413 or e-mail Nick Winfrey at nwinfrey@sdpets.org. Photos by Jon Clark. For more photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Technology leader MediaTek opens San Diego office The smartphone chip business is growing in San Diego. Expanding its U.S. footprint, Taiwanese-based MediaTek unveiled its San Diego office during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 24. “North America is a very important market for MediaTek,” said Kristin Taylor, the company’s vice president of public and analyst relations. “Because of that importance, we need to be here to serve clients and operators, the American people, to make sure that they have the technology that we engineer.” Specializing in providing low-cost radios and apps processors to phone makers primarily in China, MediaTek is now working on “advanced and next generation technologies.” With 22 locations worldwide, MediaTek has already established its presence in the U.S. in Austin, Boston, Irvine and San Jose. “We think there’s a lot of engineering talent here and we know we’ll be tapping into that talent by creating the office here,” said Taylor, who added the company has hired and is still recruiting engineers, as well as talent in finance, marketing and other departments. “There are some wonderful universities in town that can be feeders for us.” Since its founding in 1997, MediaTek has grown to become a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge systemon-chip solutions for wireless communications, high-definition television, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. The company’s newest U.S. branch is located on the fifth floor of 10188 Telesis Court in Sorrento Valley — near the headquarters of rival Qualcomm. “We’re not on anybody’s heels,” Taylor said. “We’re on our own path and we’re working to serve and support the people that use our technologies. It’s really, really important to MediaTek to stay close to the customers to understand
Kristin Taylor, MediaTek vice president of public and analyst relations; Congressman Scott Peters (D-San Diego); Mohit Bhushan, general manager and vice president of U.S. Business Development; Dr. Lawrence Loh, MediaTek U.S. president, CT Chuang, MediaTek corporate senior vice president; Ganning Yang, senior director, Communication System Design; Finbarr Moynihan, general manager and vice president of International Sales; Jim Farley, MediaTek U.S. facilities director; HC Hwang, MediaTek general manager Communication System Design; and George Chien, general manager of RF Design. Courtesy photo what they want.” For more information about MediaTek, visit www.mediatek.com. Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.
Fundraising event to be held at Belly Up for San Dieguito Academy Boys Water Polo Program A happy hour fundraising event will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, for the San Dieguito Academy Boys Water Polo Program at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. The band Super Nacho will perform. According to the group’s web site, “Super Nacho is made up of ... members who reside in the North San Diego area... They love playing all kinds of tunes — covers, originals, funk, rock ‘n roll, funk ‘n roll.” Tickets are $7 and can be purchased the day of the event at the door. The Belly Up will donate $2 for every ticket sold. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit bellyup.com/super-nachohappy-hour or supernachomusic.com.
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‘Battle of the Lima and Other Beans Cook Off’ The San Dieguito Heritage Museum celebrated “All Things Growing … Our Agriculture Heritage’ with the sixth annual Battle of the Lima and Other Beans Cook Off on Sept. 27. Prizes were awarded to the top dishes served. The event also included baked goods, music, a petting zoo, a large plant and flower silent auction, and more. Visit www.sdheritage.org. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.
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Taste of DM returns Oct. 5 with art stroll, family fun The annual Del Mar Taste & Art Stroll returns to the heart of the charming Del Mar Village on Sunday, Oct. 5. Presented by the Del Mar Village Association and the city of Del Mar, this family-fun event includes a free art stroll amid original artwork from local and regional juried artists, ticketed restaurant tastings, live music, beer and wine “sip stops” and a dog stroll area for man’s best friend. To purchase tickets or to view full artist and musician lineups, visit www.taste.delmarmainstreet.com or call 858-735-3650.
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Pacific Sotheby’s Realty Encinitas office celebrates one-year anniversary Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Encinitas office on Sept. 22. The office has seen outstanding growth in its first year, attracting more than 30 agents since opening in the Encinitas Lumberyard location. Led by Manager Don Conley, the Encinitas office uses the latest in technology, marketing, and supportive management and staff, offering agents an exceptional work environment. “I am extremely proud of the growth the Encinitas office has had over the past year,” says Conley. “I have no doubt that this office will continue its rapid pace of success, allowing us to further expand our market share in North San Diego County.” Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty provides its agents and their clients with extensive marketing programs and exclusive local, national and international media partnerships to ensure a successful property sales experience. The company offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the company’s property listings. In addition, the partnership with Sotheby’s auction house promotes real estate referral opportunities with auction-house clientele. “As the luxury market continues to grow, especially in San Diego’s North County, buyers and sellers will benefit from the combination of our local expertise and exclusive global marketing capabilities,” says founding partner and CEO Brian Arrington. Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, which is locally owned and operated, has 16 offices throughout San Diego County. The Sotheby’s International Realty brand offers a true global presence with more than 720 offices in 52 countries and territories worldwide. Visit pacificsothebysrealty.com.
FARMER Farms). Later, he graduated from UC Santa Cruz’s Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture program. After that, he ran a catering company, but he missed running his hands through the soil. “Eventually, I couldn’t take the fluorescent lights,” Goldsmith said. “It was this time of year, and I was cooking for a wedding. I was like, ‘I’d rather be growing this.’” He added: “Farming lent me this appreciation for organic agriculture and a slower pace of life.” He’s planted and tilled from Sonoma County to a quarter-acre plot in Leucadia, from which he moved when this opportunity arose. Through trial and error over the years, Goldsmith said, he “finally gained enough confidence to create this farm.” Farming, he acknowledged, is no easy way to make a living. For most, land and water are increasingly expensive. These days, he said, it’s all about adding value where possible. For instance, he hosts bi-monthly dinners, made with his crops, on his farm. Goldsmith said making it as a grower largely comes down to old-fashioned farm-
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ing traits: hard work and resourcefulness. And it helps that more people are buying organic, he said. He sells his produce from a stand that’s a stone’s throw away from the crops. The farm is also a CSA (community- supported agriculture): Residents pay a fee up front and can pick up fresh bundles of produce every week. His produce can also be found at the Leucadia Farmer’s Market and restaurants like Fish 101. Resident Ray del Rosario is the chapter director of Slow Food San Diego, an organization dedicated to sustainable growing practices. Rosario said Farmer Leo’s and other small farms are gaining popularity because residents like knowing where their food came from. He added that many appreciate that these operations have a low carbon footprint. “This isn’t food that’s trucked in from some far-off place,” Rosario said. “They like getting produce from someone they can talk with.” Similarly, Goldsmith believes more and more locals are becoming passionate about urban agriculture.
More than four dozen supporters, he noted, came out to back Coral Tree Farm and Nursery, the other CSA in Encinitas, at a City Council meeting last week. Ultimately, the council voted to let the farm keep selling boxes with produce without a special permit, striking down an appeal from neighbors concerned with traffic. Although farming has largely disappeared from Encinitas, Goldsmith believes that’s poised to change. As evidence, he cited the city drafting an urban agriculture ordinance that aims to ease permitting for recreational and commercial farmers. Also, the city is home to agriculture-friendly groups like the Leichtag Foundation, he said. Since taking over the 67-acre Ecke Ranch two years ago, the foundation has transformed the space into a hub for commercial and educational agriculture. “I aim to be a part of the agriculture renaissance in Encinitas,” Goldsmith said. “I believe this is a place where farming can and will continue to be supported.” Visit farmerleo.com for farm stand hours, CSA information and upcoming dinner dates.
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