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Dec. 11, 2015

Farmers sue Encinitas Union School District over contract

• Lawsuit seeks $5.28 million in damages

■ Encinitas parade grand marshal known for lending a hand. Page 5

Lifestyle

■ For photos of holiday events, see pages 14 and 16.

BY JARED WHITLOCK Two farmers previously in charge of transforming 10 acres of land into a farm education center have filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the Encinitas Union School District. In turn, the district slapped the farmers and their company, Eat Well Group, with a counter lawsuit on Dec. 2. It states the company failed to put in irrigation, fencing and access roads at the district satellite campus, located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Eat Well Group’s Oct. 20 complaint alleges that the district prevented Eat Well Group from fulfilling contract duties at the property, stating in one instance the Encini-

Three generations of Eckes at the former Ecke Ranch in Encinitas — Paul Ecke III, Paul Ecke Sr. and Paul Ecke Jr. Courtesy photo

New exhibit spotlights Ecke family history BY JARED WHITLOCK The Ecke family made the poinsettia into a top-selling Christmas plant and along the way put Encinitas on the map, a story that’s chronicled in a new San Dieguito Heritage Museum exhibit. It includes rare photos, family stories and a timeline charting the evolution of the family’s business and revolutionary breeding methods. The exhibit documents up to 2012, when the Ecke Ranch company and the last of their property on Saxony Road sold in separate deals. Cal State San Marcos history professor Jeff Charles played a major role in the exhibit, which is an extension of his project to digitize Ecke family paperwork for a website. “Before working with the papers, I knew that the Ecke Ranch was the major source of poinsettias in the United States, but what I hadn’t realized is how extensively Ecke Ranch poinsettias were marketed worldwide,” Charles said in an email. “In fact, I don’t think it See ECKE HISTORY, page 23

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Eat Well Group believes that the Encinitas Union School District wrongly terminated its contract to oversee this 10-acre plot. Photo by Jared Whitlock

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tas district changed the fence locks and refused to hand over the key. Originally, the district envisioned a long-term agreement in which Eat Well Group would develop and manage the farm site, as well as lease space to subtenants. But last year, the district decided to retain control of the property and carry out its own vision. Students last spring for the first time visited the farm, in the making for more than five years. The property is still a work in progress, but has rows of crops for school lunches and four portable buildings, dedicated to nutrition and science lessons.

BY JARED WHITLOCK Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer will serve as the city’s next deputy mayor, a decision the Encinitas City Council unanimously reached on Dec. 9 without the drama of prior December meetings. In the past, the council every December chose who among them would be the deputy mayor and mayor. The roles often rotated among councilmembers, but the sys-

tem was controversial because some were skipped over for mayor or deputy mayor when it was their turn. Voters in 2012 approved Proposition K, giving residents the power to directly elect a mayor. Kristin Gaspar in 2014 became the city’s first elected mayor. The council, however, still selects the deputy mayor. Gaspar said she’s happy that voters now directly elect a mayor, avoiding the controversy of previous years.

“Thank goodness it’s not that time of year again to select the mayor,” Gaspar said. Shaffer will be sworn in for the deputy mayor job at the Dec. 16 Encinitas City Council meeting. The post is largely ceremonial, but duties include filling in when the mayor can’t make council meetings or events.

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Encinitas school district announces idle-free zones BY JARED WHITLOCK Parents waiting to pick up their kids from Encinitas Union School District campuses are being asked to cut their engines. The district recently announced idle-free zones over social media, with fliers and by posting signs in front of schools. In explaining the purpose, the district stated idling tailpipes emit pollutants such as carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide, which are harmful for the environment and health. “These pollutants are linked to asthma, heart disease, chronic bronchitis and cancer,” a district flier states. “Children are especially vulnerable.” The flier goes on to say that restarting a car burns less fuel than idling. Further, idling for 10 seconds wastes more gas than restarting the engine. Schools nationwide have adopted idle-free zones to cut down on pollution.

Opponents of ‘Desert Rose’ development in Olivenhain seek High Court review

A sign denotes idle-free zones. Courtesy photo

Engage Encinitas presents local author Will Marré Dec. 17 Engage Encinitas presents Encinitas resident and author Will Marré Dec. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr. Will Marré, is an Emmy Award-winning writer, speaker and founder of the Leadership SPA (Smart Power Academy). Marré is a highly requested speaker and advisor on corporate transformation, women’s leadership and igniting innovation. He will discuss his book “How to Save the World and Still Be Home for Dinner” and ways to develop the ideas, tools and relationships needed to create “Sustainable Abundance.” The event is free. Signed copies of his book will be for sale for $20 with all proceeds donated to Engage Encinitas. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/qechjyw

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BY JARED WHITLOCK Those looking for further environmental review for the “Desert Rose” development in Olivenhain recently appealed the case to the California Supreme Court. The California Court of Appeal in October stated the developer behind the 16-home development isn’t required to complete an environmental impact report, reversing an earlier trial court’s decision. “The Court of Appeal held that there was no substantial evidence of a fair argument of a significant environmental impact, despite the written and oral testimony of experts and area residents,” wrote attorney Everett Delano in a petition to the California Supreme Court. Delano is representing Save Desert Rose, a group of residents arguing that an environmental impact report would shine a light on the project’s negative traffic and wetland impacts. His petition goes on to say that the Court of Appeal’s opinion conflicts with a “low threshold” for requiring an environmental impact report, adding High Court review is necessary to decide important questions related to the California Envi-

ronmental Quality Act. Marco Gonzalez, an attorney for project developer Woodridge Farms Estates, said in November he doubted that High Court review would prove to be a viable option. Gonzalez at that time also stated the project would result in environmental enhancements and affordable housing, and thus an environmental impact report is not necessary. Bill Butler with Save Desert Rose said in an email that the Building Industry Association of San Diego and other groups have petitioned the Court of Appeal to publish its ruling. “Were this to happen, it would have statewide ramifications and most likely, make it more difficult for cities and citizen groups to require environmental impact reports from builders and developers,” Butler wrote. Butler also stated that Delano’s California Supreme Court petition strengthens the case that the city should have required an environmental impact report. After the Encinitas City Council approved the development in 2013, the organization filed a lawsuit.

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Encinitas software startup younity raises $8 million BY MIKE FREEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE ENCINITAS ADVOCATE Encinitas-based younity, which has developed a software platform so users can access their songs, photos and other media across multiple devices, said this week that it has raised $8 million in venture capital. Marker LLC of New York led the funding round, with participation from Tim Draper’s Draper Associates and PROfounders Capital. The new funding brings the total amount raised by younity to $11.25 million since it was founded in 2012. The company moved from Los Angeles to Encinitas early this year, said Chief Executive Erik Caso. It has nearly a dozen employees in North County, with a similar number in Boulder, Colo. It is owned by Entangled Media of Encinitas. The startup will use the money for further development and expansion. Its software gives smartphone and mobile tablet users to access to their songs, photos, documents and other files stored elsewhere on computers. That makes it similar to a cloud-based service. But younity provides direct mobile device access to computer content without uploading anything online. In doing so, its technology is akin to a private peer-to-peer link between a user’s mobile devices and the computers where the bulk of their content is located.

“Younity has taken a very out-of-the box approach to enable people access to their personal media and content,” said Rick Scanlon, co-founder and partner at Marker . “While most companies build giant storage solutions, they’re building an access platform that doesn’t care where media is stored — online or offline.” The software scans files on devices. The files can then be streamed or downloaded across all devices via the mobile app. “What we are trying to do is change computing so files are never addressed to a device or hard drive. They are addressed to you,” said Caso. “So it doesn’t matter which device you go to, all of your content is represented on every device as if it were the only device that you have.” For now, the company’s software works on Windows, Mac and iOS operating systems, said Caso. It is coming to Android in the near future. The younity app is free. The company expects to make money by charging for premium services. “Right now we are testing our software and identifying the key things that people are willing to pay for,” said Caso. “Perhaps it will be around the number of devices you can install it on, or the features that go above and beyond.”

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Recent bluff erosion threatens Coast Highway BY BARBARA HENRY, SPECIAL TO THE ENCINITAS ADVOCATE Recent extreme tidal conditions appear to have eaten away part of the sandy bluff that supports Coast Highway 101, forcing the city of Encinitas to launch an emergency repair effort recently. Two sections of the bluff on the east side of the highway, just south of the bridge and along the lagoon inlet channel, have eroded away, city Public Works Director Glenn Pruim said Dec. 7. The larger of the two spots is 30 feet long and about eight feet deep, but it is the other, slightly smaller section that’s even more worrisome, he added. That’s because erosion in that area has actually started undercutting the roadway, and the city has had to close one of the two northbound vehicle traffic lanes, he said. People who live just east of the highway notified the city about the bluff erosion issue during the Thanksgiving weekend, and the city inspected, then closed the traffic lane. “You can never tell for sure (what causes bluff erosion), but it certainly coincided with the high tidal activity,” Pruim said. Huge, annual high tidal conditions — called “King tides” because of their enormous size — hit San Diego County during Thanksgiving week. These high tides were extreme even by “king” standards. They broke records — creating the highest sea levels ever record-

ed at the tide-checking stations in San Diego, La Jolla and Santa Barbara, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration reported. City-hired contractors will begin stabilizing the two eroded areas along Coast Highway later this week, Pruim said. They will carve out a bit more of the bluff and then install sturdy, concrete riprap, which will erode far less easily than the sandy soil, Pruim said. The project is expected to cost $60,000. Doug Gibson, executive director and principal scientist for the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, said erosion issues have long plagued Coast Highway 101 because the roadway is built on a sandy slope. “It’s my favorite road to drive down, and yet it has its own issues,” he said. A planned, large-scale lagoon restoration project calls for increasing water speeds in the inlet channel and more riprap will eventually be added along the east side of the highway in conjunction with that project to combat erosion problems, he said. The recent erosion activity didn’t harm any significant wildlife habitat, Gibson said. The only real vegetation in the eroded areas was non-native ice plant, and the lagoon can certainly do without it — it’s one of the unwanted weed species that lagoon volunteers regularly remove.

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Encinitas parade grand marshal known for lending a hand BY JARED WHITLOCK Resident Doug Long is a familiar face to anyone who needs a helping hand, that’s the reason he was chosen as the grand marshal of the recent Encinitas Holiday Parade. From 1957 to 1963, Long marched in the parade as a boy scout and as part of the Oak Crest Elementary band, and he later drove floats holding prior grand marshals. But Long never expected to lead the parade, calling it a “huge honor” the day before the event. He was especially surprised since he is on the volunteer committee that’s tasked with choosing a grand marshal. The committee selected Long without him knowing. “I try to nominate people who have been here a long time, contributed to the community and who might not have the opportunity in the future to do that,” Long said. “Then all the sudden that’s me. What’s up with that? I was surprised and humbled.” Barbara Grice, executive director of the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, said Long always helps out when needed. She recalled how he rushed over in the middle of the day to fix a leaky pipe at the museum. Many other organizations have benefited from his service, she added. For instance, Grice has watched Long tirelessly work to ready the new Encinitas Community Garden, located across from the museum on Quail Gardens Drive. “When I was arriving in the morning and leaving the museum in the afternoon, I would see him out there,” she said. Grice added she’s not sure how he finds the time to volunteer so often, considering that he owns and operates Bert’s Plumbing. Long acknowledged it can be a juggling act. He credited his parents with imbuing him with a passion for serving the community. “I’m just kind of carrying on the tradition,” Long said. He later added that his two kids, Christi and Brian, are doing the same.

Doug Long, a volunteer with fingerprints all over the city, at the Encinitas Holiday Parade. Photo by McKenzie Images His mom was president of the Ocean Knoll Elementary Parent Teacher Association. Long’s dad was involved in quite a few volunteer projects, including creating the first playground at San Dieguito Park, on the border of Del Mar and Solana Beach. One of Long’s early memories is helping paint a picket fence at the spot. Originally, the nominating committee selected pro surfer Rob Machado as grand marshal, but his schedule was up in the air, according to Nick Buck, recreation supervisor with the Parks and Recreation Department. The committee then rallied around Long, and even Machado was on board. “Machado said, ‘Oh for sure, that guy’s epic. You gotta go with him, hands down,’” Buck wrote in an email. Buck added that he and the nominating committee al-

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Mateo enjoys painting and drawing at Sanctuary Art and Music Studio in Sorrento Valley at the Make-A-Wish Reveal Party where he learned he and his family get to go to Disneyland. Photos by Steven Mitgang

Sanctuary Art & Music Studio sets the stage for child’s Make-A-Wish dream BY KRISTINA HOUCK A local boy and his family learned they would be going to Disneyland in an artful and musical way. Make-A-Wish San Diego recently revealed that Mateo’s wish would be granted during a party at Sanctuary Art and Music Studio in Sorrento Valley. It was the “perfect” spot, his father said, because the 4-year-old loves to draw and dance. “The party was perfect for him. It involved all those things,” said Lionso Contreras, Mateo’s father. “It was really nice. Everybody had a very good time.” Although born with Down’s syndrome, Mateo was a happy and healthy boy until last spring. He was diagnosed with leukemia in March, one month before he turned 4. The family practically lived at Rady Children’s Hospital for the first few months after his diagnosis. Mateo underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy and several blood transfusions. “It was very frightening,” said Contreras, whose family lives in Oceanside. “I couldn’t control my emotions. I didn’t know what to think, what to say. It was the scariest thing I could experience, knowing that my kid had a life-threatening disease.” While Mateo was in the hospital, the Contreras family learned about Make-AWish Foundation’s local chapter from a social work-

er. With some encouragement, they contacted MakeA-Wish San Diego to learn more about the local organization. That’s when Contreras and his wife, Socorro Cruz, had an opportunity to talk about Mateo with wish grantors and describe their boy and what makes him happy. “Mateo is joyful,” Contreras said. “He’s always playing with his siblings. He’s a very loving kid.” Nine months after his diagnosis, Mateo is still undergoing chemotherapy. But his family is hopeful. Doctors say he is responding well to his treatment, Contreras said. “He’s not out of the woods yet, but he’s doing good,” Contreras said. “We

hope he keeps improving.” During a late November Reveal Party at Sanctuary Art and Music Studio, the Contreras family learned Mateo’s wish would be granted and the family of five would be treated to a trip to Disneyland. Mateo, his parents and his two siblings will visit “The Happiest Place on Earth” Dec. 19-24. The love and support Mateo and his family have received from Make-A-Wish San Diego has meant more than words can describe, Contreras said. “It’s way more than I expected anybody would do for him — outside of our family,” Contreras said. “Going to Disneyland is a great way of creating memories with him and our other two kids. This is something, especially at this time, I can’t do for him and my whole family.” Make-A-Wish has made dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions since 1980. The San Diego chapter was founded three years later to serve children and families in San Diego and Imperial counties. There are 62 chapters across the country. Make-A-Wish San Diego grants about 200 wishes a year for children like Mateo. This year, the local organization is on track to grant 215 wishes. “I believe we’ll reach that, maybe even exceed that,” said Chris Sichel, presSee MAKE-A-WISH, page 22

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10 Questions: Director created foundation to help Latino parents foster stronger bonds with kids Beatriz Villarreal, Ed.D. created the our neighbors. My son was born and raised Mano a Mano Foundation, a nonprofit in Encinitas. We can say he is an Encinitas organization, to provide support and ednative. ucation to the Latino community to Question 2: If you could snap your help parents prevent their children from fingers and have it done, what might you becoming juvenile delinquents. The add, subtract or improve in Encinitas? foundation’s doctrine promotes the inI’m fortunate to have a bit of experivolvement of parents in their children’s ence getting involved in my community, lives, therefore stimulating success in and what I’ve learned is that it is extremely school, pursuing a college education, easy to roll up your sleeves and start conand achieving the American dream. tributing toward the change we all want to Villarreal graduated from the Unisee. Opportunities both big and small versity of San Diego in 1986 with an MS abound. Many times, all you need to do is degree and received her Ed.D. in 1989. show up. Encinitas is the perfect city to get She has worked with the Latino commuinvolved in. We are very lucky to have local nity for more than 27 years, providing non-profit agencies with volunteer opportueducational workshops, counseling, nities. However, if I had a wish, it would be community resources and information that I would open a drug rehabilitation cenaimed at the prevention of juvenile de- Beatriz Villarreal, Ed.D., ter to provide residential and outpatient serlinquency, gangs, drug/alcohol abuse program director of Mano a vices to youth and their families. We are in Mano Foundation and violence. such a great need, and unfortunately, we do Furthermore, as the director of a not have enough organizations to help with counseling program for eight years at San Diego’s Juvenile this enormous demand. Hall, she designed the first program to provide support Question 3: Who or what inspires you? groups, individual counseling and education to parents and Providing support and education to our Latino comyouth on probation. Throughout San Diego County she has munity inspires me. I feel an enormous responsibility to developed various community-based educational programs help our families. They are my passion; they inspire me evfor parents and their youth who are at risk of entering the ery time they graduate from our programs. We are here for juvenile justice system. the same purpose, to achieve the American dream. Question 4: If you hosted a dinner party for eight, Question 1: What brought you to Encinitas? who (living or deceased) would you invite? I have been an Encinitas resident since 1990. After lookI would invite 10-year-old Natalia Lopez Lopez and her ing at more than 80 houses around San Diego, the first time parents. She is indigenous to Veracruz, Mexico and gave a I saw my home, I said “this is it” — this is where we were wonderful speech to 100 Mexican congressmen and senagoing to live forever! We found the perfect Encinitas home tors about how our family values are at risk of becoming exto raise a family. My daughter was 4 months old when we tinct. She is the perfect model of a well-educated, secure and moved from Mission Valley. We love our neighborhood and proud girl. You can find her speech at https://www.youtube.

com/watch?v=v5sIaFESQ9Y. I would also invite Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She is my hero! She said: “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” And Pope Francis. He is a transformational leader who once said: “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” Another guest would be my father, Rogelio Villarreal. He passed away 10 years ago. He was one of the smartest people I have ever known. He was the perfect father, son, husband and brother. I would invite my cousin Jose Baston Patiño. Even though he is a very important business man, he is always willing to support his family and friends. He is an exceptional role model for all of us who know him. He is the president of television and content of Grupo Televisa. I think he will bring very interesting conversations among my guests. Finally, I would invite my husband Jorge Jiron. He is a very dedicated husband, dad, son and brother. I think he also will have the best discussion and conversation around the table. Question 5: What are your favorite movies? My favorite movies are: “The Count of Monte Cristo,” “Shawshank Redemption” and “The Passion of Christ.” Question 6: What’s the most challenging aspect of what you do? A big part of my work is to refer families to community resources. Sometimes it is very hard to find drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs for youth in San Diego. The majority of the programs have an enormous waiting list and they will not admit a client if he or she is not willing to receive help. So sometimes we need to refer families to Tijuana where they will provide services to youth. Question 7: What’s the most rewarding? The most rewarding aspects of my job are to see families graduating from my parent programs and observe how See MANO, page 22

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Quick tips for growing beautiful poinsettias

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BY EVELYN WEIDNER Poinsettias and Christmas go together. You most likely have a Poinsettia that is an Ecke variety and a part of Encinitas history. There are Ecke variety poinsettias in every color and variation you can imagine. You want to see it bloom through the holidays and live to bloom again next year. Last month we gave you “Success with Poinsettia” advice. Today we continue with more Quick Tips and FAQs. First give your poinsettia a name. Patty, Susie or Sammy. It’s your choice. They will respond much better to Patty, or Susie rather than “hey you.” How often shall I water my poinsettia? Number one question. It depends on the size of the pot, plant and the temperature. The smaller the poinsettia pot, the more often you need to water. Give little 2½-inch pots a drink at least every other day. Quick tip. A Turkey baster makes it easy. The other two most common sizes are the 4 inch and 6 inch multi-bloom poinsettia. Rule of thumb, water at least twice a week. Three times a week if your plants are outside or your house is very warm. Crushed ice or the kitchen sink? How much? A handful of crushed ice for the 4 inch, a cupful for the 6 inch. At the sink, water well and let it drain. Always feel the soil before you water to make sure your plant needs a drink. Free water meter available. Bigger plant in larger pots can store more water so you may not need to water as often. Use the free water meter that comes attached to your wrist — your fingers. I call this your 3-Finger Water Me-

Evelyn Weidner offers more tips for your poinettias. ter. Use your fingers to take a deep pinch of soil. Feel it. If it cool and moist, leave it alone. Warm and a little dry? Water now. Beware of the other extreme. Don’t let your plant sit in water. This will destroy the roots and consequently the plants’ plumbing system. This is called slow drowning. Why did my poinsettia drop its leaves? Number one mistake is letting your plant dry out to the point of really wilted leaves. It’s a busy time of year and you just forgot to water and now those leaves are all wilted and hanging down. Those leaves are already dead. It just takes a few days for them to drop off. Your plant isn’t dead; it just looks so bad you may wish it was dead. Some leaf drop is normal as your plant goes past the holidays. When you see the leaves begin to droop, water it now. Late for work? Just grab a handful of ice cubes for the quick fix. Do a real watering later. How can I make my poinsettia bloom again next year? The most important thing to

do is to cut off the blooms by St. Patrick’s Day, even if your poinsettia is still blooming beautifully. A poinsettia that is still blooming in July is not going to come back in bloom for Christmas. Your poinsettia cannot grow normally until you cut off last year’s blooms. By March the weather is getting warmer and your plant will start to grow again. Can I plant my poinsettia in the ground now? Not a good idea. The ground is still too cold and your poinsettia will likely die. Wait until April or even beginning of May to plant. What are those little yellow things in the middle of the red bloom? Those are the true blooms, the pretty red flowers are really leaves that have turned into red bracts. One of nature’s little clever tricks. Do I need to fertilize my poinsettia? While it is blooming you don’t need to feed it. After you cut off the blooms and see new growth then resume feeding. There is much more to learn about this wonderful poinsettia flower. The San Dieguito Heritage Museum has a new exhibit celebrating 100 years of the Paul Ecke family growing poinsettias. Be sure to stop in to the museum now through February for a look at the fascinating history of this amazing family. The museum, located at 450 Quail Gardens Dr., is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. In honor of the Ecke 100-year anniversary, you can pick up a free Anniversary Poinsettia Guide at either the Heritage Museum or at Weidner’s Gardens, 695 Normandy Rd. Encinitas.

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MCASD La Jolla Deck the Hall (of Fishes) and get into the holiday spirit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Enjoy Holiday decorations throughout the aquarium, and don’t miss “Scuba Santa” at the Kelp Tank Dive Show. Kids can participate in a scavenger hunt to find the Christmas Wrasse, Peppermint Shrimp, and more. Also, on Saturdays and Sundays, make a holiday craft to take home. See a full schedule of the month’s activities ad more at aquarium.ucsd.edu

Featuring a selection of artworks drawn from private collections, San Diego Collects showcases the impressive range of contemporary art in our region with works spanning from the 1950s to the present. The exhibition thus speaks to the complexity of the region’s artistic landscape and the multitude of perspectives necessary to foster a dynamic artistic community. MCASD 700 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 858 454 3541 www.mcasd.org

The Night Owls: Holidays on Vinyl Thursday, December 10th 7:30–10:00 p.m. Celebrate the holidays in the unique and cozy environs of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library as the Night Owls carouse at Holidays on Vinyl. Wander between captivating pieces of art from the Athenaeum’s Permanent Collection and stacks of books nestled in bookshelves like so many presents under the tree. Enjoy delicious bites from Whisknladle washed down by brews from Stone Brewing Co. Recommended for ages 21 – 40-something

The Blind Boys of Alabama Saturday, December 19 at 8 p.m. MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Tickets: $80, $55, $30 Don’t miss this holiday concert featuring songs from the Blind Boys newest album, Talkin’ Christmas! Hear the Silent Night, White Christmas, Go Tell it On The Mountain and other enduring seasonal classics performed by these Gospel icons.

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Encinitas Elks provide Thanksgiving dinner for homeless veterans The Encinitas Elks Lodge No. 2243 donated more than 600 pounds of food for Thanksgiving dinner for seven families in the “Welcome Home” program at Veterans Village of San Diego. Each family received a basket filled with turkey, pies and all the traditional Thanksgiving foods. The Welcome Home program is a first-of-its kind at the Veterans Village. It provides homeless veteran families with the tools necessary to set and attain goals leading to independence, including life skills such as positive parenting and community involvement, in a clean and sober supportive environment to strengthen, encourage and prepare families in transition from dysfunctional unhealthy living and active addiction to be-

coming drug-free, productive healthy and successful families. These veterans and families are also provided with transitional housing and taught how to seek, obtain and maintain permanent employment. The National Elks Foundation recently committed $4 million to end veteran homelessness. “Our goal is to provide the tools and support neces-

sary for homeless veterans to transition successfully into healthier and more stable lives,” said Mary Morgan, director of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission. To find out more about the Elk’s service to Veterans, visit www.elks.org/vets/ and for information about the Encinitas Elks Lodge, visit www.encinitaselks.org or email elkhorn2243@gmail. com.

Holiday Tree-Lighting event for Scripps Hospice set for Dec. 13 Family members and friends of current and former hospice care patients are invited to honor their loved ones during the third annual Light up a Life tree-lighting event Sunday, Dec. 13, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Capella at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. At the event, attendees who donate $100 will receive a candle votive with the name of a loved one that they can place on a 9-foot holiday tree. Those who donate $1,000 will receive a commemorative ornament and the opportunity to include a photo in a looping slide presentation along with a brief message. Donations of $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 are also being accepted with additional opportunities to honor loved ones at the event. Proceeds will benefit Scripps Hospice, which provides comprehensive care to patients with a serious, lifelimiting illness and emotional, social and spiritual support for their family members. Event is free, but reservations are requested by Thursday, Dec. 10. For event details, sponsorship opportunities or to RSVP, please contact Denise Mallari at 858-678-7174 or specialevents@scrippshealth.org.or visit www.scripps.org/ lightupalife

Walking tour of Old Encinitas to be held Dec. 19 The Encinitas Historical Society will host a docent-led walking tour of Old Encinitas on Saturday, Dec. 19. Meet at the 1883 Schoolhouse at 10:30 a.m. at 390 West F Street. Find out why development in Encinitas didn’t really begin until 1923. Learn about the town’s first “recycler,” the prolific builder Miles Kellogg. See the most photographed buildings in Encinitas. The tour finishes around noon. For more information, call docent Barbara Vilardo at (661) 992-5740.

MiraCosta College lecture on ‘The Blob,’ El Nino Dec. 18 MiraCosta College presents a lecture on “The Blob,” El Niño and other related topics from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 18 by Martha Schonau of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She will talk about recent atmospheric and oceanic anomalies in the Pacific, focusing on the “The Blob” and El Niño and their potential impacts on the ecosystem at the San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, Room 201. For details, email lifesanelijo@gmail.com.

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SDA Boys Water Polo Bike Drive nets 23 bikes for CRC Holiday Basket Program

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Surfing Madonna engraved bricks and pavers raise funds for ocean conservation, education programs The 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; glass mosaic depicting the lady of Guadalupe on a surfboard riding a monster Teahupoo wave with the message â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save the Oceanâ&#x20AC;? down the side has evolved into a nonprofit, Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, that has brought a tidal wave of positivity to the North County communities. In the last two years, over $140,000 has been donated back for ocean conservation projects, special needs ocean swim and surf programs, scholarships, and marine mammal rescue equipment. This small, local nonprofit is making a huge difference. The organization raises the funds through their annual Surfing Madonna 5K/10K/15K Beach Run and by selling commemorative bricks and concrete pavers that are permanently placed at the foot of the mosaic. People from all over Southern Cali-

fornia have had their messages inscribed on the bricks, one even reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will you marry me, Rosa?â&#x20AC;? Some of the bricks honor loved ones, while others have humorous or inspirational messages, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.â&#x20AC;? Surfing Madonna Oceans Project asks for a $150 donation for the engraved brick and $500 for the 16â&#x20AC;?x16â&#x20AC;? concrete paver. All of the proceeds will benefit the 2016 Surf Camp for Special Needs Children and the Ocean Swim and Surf Program for special needs adults. Both programs are held at Moonlight Beach and are free for families to participate. The Engraved Brick & Paver Project will be ongoing until all 1,000 bricks are sold. For information and to purchase a brick, you can visit www.surfingmadonna.org

The San Dieguito Academy Boys Water Polo Team cleaned and tuned up 23 donated bicycles as part of their Holiday Bike Drive. The boys then transported them to the Del Mar Fairgrounds to be included in the Community Resource Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33rd annual Holiday Baskets. The Holiday Baskets program is a free shopping experience Dec. 18, 19 and 20 at the fairgrounds for an estimated 1,700 North County families who would not otherwise have access to food, toys, blankets and jackets that so many others are privileged to enjoy. The water polo team also helped sort food donations on Wednesday, Dec. 8 that will be given away at the Holiday Baskets Event.

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Cut-A-Thon for Childhelp On Dec. 6, Salon Paradigm hosted a Cut-A-Thon for Childhelp, a national nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse in honor of Don Bewley, CEO and co-founder of international haircare brand, Eufora, who passed away this October. Childhelp was a cause very close to Bewley’s heart and his Vista-based company. Eufora has risen over a half a million dollars for the organization to date. As a Eufora partner salon, Salon Paradigm wanted to truly honor Bewley in a way they knew he would love, helping children. Guest stylists from around Southern California volunteered their time to provide donation-based haircuts to attendees (minimum $20 donation). Guests also enjoyed live music, shopping and complimentary refreshments. In addition, 20 percent of all retail sales at Salon Paradigm and shops participating nearby will be donated to Childhelp (www.childhelp.org). Visit www.salonparadigm.com. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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Monday Night Jazz Series at North Coast Rep Dec. 21 features Bob Boss Quartet Some of the area’s finest jazz musicians The Palace Bar in the Westgate Hotel has been turn North Coast Rep into a nightclub for a favorite of musicians and listeners. As memfour Monday nights this season. Come and bers of The Rob Thorsen Quartet, we have hear some great American music played by presented “Jazz, An American Art Form” to brilliant players. Each event is new and dif- thousands of elementary school children all over the county through ferent. Young Audiences. On Dec. 21, Bob At 76 years of age, Boss and fellow musiMarshall Hawkins is the secians Gilbert Castellanior member for this connos, Marshall Hawkins cert. His resume is extenand Duncan Moore sive, having worked with will take the stage at Miles Davis, Shirley Horn North Coast Rep. at and Roberta Flack. He is 7:30 p.m. equally known for his role Bob Boss an outas an educator. He is the standing guitarist who founder of the Idyllwild has performed with Arts Jazz Program and the jazz greats including Bob Boss and his fellow musicians Marshall Hawkins, will perform at the North Coast Rep Jazz In the Pines annual Jazz festival. Hollis Gentry, AJ Dec. 21. Courtesy photo Duncan Moore is a Croce, and Arlo Guthrie, started playing rock and roll (starting in San Diego based drummer and percussionist. junior high) at school dances and parties fu- Playing a wide variety of styles, he works regeled Bob Boss’s interest in improvisation. He ularly in Southern California recording stustudied briefly with Jerry Hahn, Bobby Addi- dios as well as performing with jazz, Latin, son and Davis Ramey. Eventually, he worked rock and R&B bands. He maintains a home nightclubs, concerts, shows, and musical the- recording studio where he provides drum and atre, gaining performance and recording ex- percussion tracks for jingles, soundtracks, demos and artist projects. perience in many styles. Tickets for the one-night-only perforGilbert Castellanos is recognized by a majority of listeners as the voice of Jazz in mance are $22; subscribers $17; seniors/stuSan Diego. His ongoing jam sessions and pre- dents and military $3 off. To order tickets, vissentation of the “Young Lions” series, cur- it the website at www.northcoastrep.org, or rently at Panama 66 in Balboa Park, have pro- call the box office: 858-481-1055. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located vided visibility for many of the areas’ outstanding artists and for the young players just at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, getting started. His long-term residency at 92075.

What’s going on around Encinitas These events and more will take place in and around Encinitas this week. For details, visit www.ci.encinitas.ca.us. JFS COASTAL CLUB Tuesday, Dec. 15, departs 11 a.m., return 3:30 p.m. $25. The Women’s Museum of California, NTC at Liberty Station. RSVP. 858-674-1123 www.jfssd.org A very special excursion to the Women’s Museum of California. After the museum tour there will be plenty of time to explore, shop and nosh at Liberty Station, which features galleries, exhibits, unique eateries and shopping, of course. VISITS WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m. Lumberyard Courtyard, 947 South Coast Hwy 101. Free. https://encinitas101.com/events/santaclaus/ Come to downtown Encinitas and spend some quality time with Santa! Receive a free digital photo, courtesy of Shadowcatcher Imagery. FAMILIES MAKING HISTORY: POINSETTIAS & POMANDERS Every Saturday & Sunday, 12-4 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free. 760-632-9711. www. sdheritage.org/ In conjunction with the Heritage Center’s exhibit, “Paul Ecke Ranch, 100 Years of Blooming History,” this month we will be making poinsettia ornaments and oldfashioned pomanders, made from oranges and cloves, pretty enough to give as a gift or hang as a decoration.

FOOD PANTRY HARVEST Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m. & Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Road. Free. www.leichtag.org/events/ Volunteers help harvest for donation to a local food pantry and keep the farm looking beautiful. Bring your own hat, sunscreen, water bottle, long pants, and close toed shoes. Tools and gloves will be provided. NORTH COAST SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERT Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. $10, $8, $25/family. Tickets at the door. www.northcoastsymphony.com The program will include music from around the world. Table seating, bring a picnic meal. HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: BLOCK PRINTING ON FABRIC Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-Noon. $35, $50. www.luxartinstitute.org Block printing is easier than you’d think. Make your own pattern using easy to cut linoleum and print your unique design on a set of tea towels. For all ages. COLLAGE WORKSHOP Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $50, $70. www.luxartinstitute.org Led by internationally known artist Celeste Byers. Experiment in a playground of color, text, images, collage, masking stencils, patterns, and textures. Learning new techniques and gain confidence. Ages 13+.

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Brothers’ love of cheesesteaks inspires unique sandwich shop The Gaglione Bros. BY KELLEY CARLSON There’s an East Coaststyle sandwich shop in town that has a bit of a West Coast twist. The Gaglione Bros. — Joe, Andy and Tony — brought their eatery to Encinitas earlier this year, after having established locations in Point Loma and in the Friars Village Shopping Center in San Diego. The restaurant’s concept primarily grew from the brothers’ love of cheesesteaks. The Gagliones often visited family in Buffalo, N.Y., and during one summer there about 15 years ago, they made numerous treks to a well-known local cheesesteak and hoagie shop. But when they returned home to the San Diego area, they couldn’t find a place that served anything close to the authentic sandwiches that they experienced. In 2003, the Gagliones decided to satisfy their cravings by taking matters into their own hands. In Joe’s Pacific Beach kitchen, they cooked and tested until they felt they had a cheesesteak recipe perfected. And while creating the menu for their future restaurant, the brothers’ West Coast upbringing kicked in. The Gagliones grew up in Fremont, near the “Garlic Capital of the World,” Gilroy. “We said, ‘We’ve GOT to have garlic fries!’ ” Joe recalled, when deciding to include the popular Bay Area side. Once the brothers agreed on the offerings, they broke ground on the first Gaglione Bros. restaurant in Point Loma, and have since added several locations throughout the region.

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2015 Encinitas Holiday Parade

2015 Grand Marshal Doug Long

Thousands of people on floats and in bands were cheered on by tens of thousands of spectators Dec. 5 when the 2015 Encinitas Holiday Parade rolled along Coast Highway 101. A tree-lighting ceremony was also held at the Lumberyard. This year’s parade theme was “This IS Encinitas Life!” Parade participants were encouraged to feature something interesting, unique, fun and amazing that showed off what “Encinitas Life” means to them. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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Supervisor Dave Roberts with staff, friends and lifeguards

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Encinitas City Councilmember Tony Kranz

The streets were full with spectators

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LA PALOMA THEATRE Now Showing: Everest, Steve Jobs and Rocky Horror Picture Show Tickets: $10, $9 (cash only). 471 Coast Hwy. 101. Show Times 760-436-7469. L101 AFTER HOURS SESSION: CORDELIA DEGHER, KENNADY TRACY AND LIZZIE WATERS Friday, Dec. 11, 7-9:30 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. In advance: $10, $5. Tickets/ Info at www.leucadia101. com/library-concerts/ These three teenage singer-songwriting phenoms all attend San Dieguito Academy and perform their mature original tunes with a confidence beyond their years. Light refreshments.

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Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair seeks artists

Maritime Museum needs volunteers; training starts soon

Laguna Beach’s “Art-A-Fair” is looking for artists to be juried during the festival’s 50th anniversary from June 24-August 28, 2016. No residency restrictions on exhibitors and the festival is open to all fine artists and master craftsmen. Deadline for mailin submission is Feb. 6. Jury day is Feb. 21. Artists may jury with more than one medium. Jury fee $40 per medium. Three original works of art are required for each medium. All media may be submitted to be juried, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, digital art, charcoal, pencil, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography and wood. For more details, visit http://art-a-fair.com/call-for-artists-2/ or call 949-494-4514.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is seeking volunteers who are interested in learning about worldwide maritime history with a special focus on the 16th through 21st centuries represented by the vessels and artifacts in the Maritime Museum’s collection. As a docent, you will be able to engage with visitors, fielding their questions and sharing your knowledge to enrich their museum experience. Volunteer training is carried out in a series of lectures, suggested readings and walking tours aboard Star of India beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. For details, call Docent Training Coordinator Nancy Matthews at 619-234-9153 ext. 101 or email office @sdmaritime.org. The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. 619-234-9153. www.sdmaritime.org

We’re prepared for heavy winter storms.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Saturday December.12, 10am-2pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $50, $60. www.sdbgarden.org/ classes.htm Learn to build a beautiful full-sized, mixed-greens wreath to decorate their homes for the holidays. These gorgeous wreaths also make great gifts. OFF TRACK GALLERY: DECEMBER RECEPTION Saturday, Dec. 12, 4-7 p.m. Off Track Gallery, 937 So. Coast Hwy 101, Suite C-103. Free. http:// sandieguitoartguild.com/ event/reception-smallimages-more/ Come celebrate the winners of the San Dieguito Art Guild’s small image show — artwork that measures 12 inches or less — ideal for holiday gift giving. Enjoy storewide 10% off of all artwork. The show runs through Jan. 5, 2016 and showcases paintings, photography, drawings, computer arts and more. GARDEN OF LIGHTS Dec. 5-23 & 26-30, 5-9 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $15, $10, $5, ages 0- 2 free. www. sdbgarden.org/lights.htm A dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights with horsedrawn wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, live entertainment, food and Santa.

connected ••••• to emergency preparedness You’re preparing for winter storms and so are we. Our crews work in any weather to keep the power on. We’re also working to lessen the impact of the predicted El Niño storms by: • Inspecting our electric and gas system - from transmission towers to neighborhood power lines - to help prevent damage and lessen outages during storms. • Stepping up our tree-trimming efforts to help prevent downed tree branches from touching power lines. • Developing storm prediction models to anticipate where our emergency crews will be needed. • Maintaining our inventory of equipment, including fuses, power poles and sandbags. To learn more ways you can be prepared for storms, connect at sdge.com/stormprep.

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Cardiff 101 MainStreet Kringle Mingle Cardiff 101 Main Street presented the 8th Annual Cardiff Kringle Mingle Dec. 6 at the North Courtyard of Cardiff Town Center in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The holiday celebration featured live music, holiday treats, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; craft zone, Swedish Glogg Garden, a tree lighting and a free professional photo with Santa. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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Olivia visits with Santa Tamra and Aaron Beck with Elle and Reece

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Your Donation Will Change The Life of a Student Struggling in School Learning Problems are Consider sponsoring a child in part or in whole: Growing in North County When school is not going well, parents look to tutoring as a solution, but tutoring often doesn’t seem to work. More and more students come home from school only to work with a tutor and then spend hours and hours doing homework. Tears and family stress are a way of life in more and more families in North County. What many families don’t know is that most learning and attention challenges and disabilities can be dramatically improved or permanently corrected. Maria Bagby, founder of the North County Literacy Foundation (NCLF) said, “Learning problems don’t have to be permanent. There are evidence-based therapies that develop the underlying processes causing difficulties in learning.” Bagby continued, “Training the child’s underlying learning processes is the most effective way to help children with attention & learning problems reach their full potential now and in the future. Schools and years of tutoring just aren’t solving the problem for these children.” The good news is that research has proven the brain can change. Studies in brain neuroplasticity reveal strengthening the weaker underlying processes allows these students to catch up and become successful and independent life-long learners.

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than anyone else? Should a school district?

On Thursday, Dec. 10, each San Dieguito Union High School District board member will cast their vote on whether they approve a new contract with their Faculty Association. The new agreement, like the old agreement, will still contain multiple steps where an increase in pay of around $2,000 will happen due to the completion of a year of service or another year of education. What else is exactly in the new agreement I am not sure since I cannot find it on the school district website even though the board meeting is less then five days away. But looking at Page 213 of the agenda, I am pretty sure the agreement will result in the district offering its teachers the highest salary in the county. And after getting a 7 percent retroactive increase now and an additional 5.5 percent next year, if they are not the highest paid assuming I am reading the following statement right, “Salary reopener for 2017-18; review of certain benchmark salaries within SD County to remain at highest paid teacher salaries,” the district will be required to try and make it happen. Not sure about you, but that is not an obligation I would make to anyone, in business or at home. Please contact your board and tell them if there are benchmarks included in the contract language have them be: percentage of students that finish high school, percentage of students that get accepted into college, percentage of students that feel they are learning; not benchmarks that could put the district in a bidding war or financial jeopardy. Steven McDowell Update: As this newspaper was going to press we received notice that the vote referenced in this letter has been tentatively postponed for one week.

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More questions than answers BY MARSHA SUTTON Late last Friday it was revealed that the San Dieguito Union High School District’s Board of Trustees would be voting to accept an agreement with its teachers union (the San Dieguito Faculty Association — SDFA) this Thursday night, Dec. 10, at its regular board meeting. Although the agreement calls for a staggering 12.5 percent increase in pay for this year and next fiscal year, that’s just one issue. Perhaps the raise is deserved, perhaps not. But the kicker is that the distressingly late notice and hasty call for action mean there is no time for the public to read this agreement, weigh in on it, and share their thoughts with their elected officials. No where is it posted or available publicly. SDUHSD superintendent Rick Schmitt said the SDFA has not yet concluded its vote to accept the agreement, as of press time, which will likely happen by Wed., Dec. 9 – one day before the trustees’ board meeting. So we can’t see it until it’s been accepted, and that doesn’t happen until less than 24 hours before the district is asking the board to vote on it. Although yet to be approved by the SDFA membership, this agreement has been signed and accepted by Bob Croft, president of the SDFA, and Torrie Norton, associate superintendent of human resources, on behalf of the district. In short, it’s a done deal for SDFA. Greater than the details of the agreement, for now though, is the sunshine factor. The district wants board

Marsha Sutton members to consider this deal and have it signed, sealed and delivered in one day without informing the public in advance and giving taxpayers a chance to understand the financial ramifications. Why not postpone the vote? Schmitt makes no apologies, saying this timeline follows a history of how it’s been done in the past. If that’s the only reason, then it’s time to break with tradition. Without full disclosure, this feels like a backroom deal that’s being pushed through under the radar, in secret. Any trustee who votes to support this on Thursday, if the vote is not postponed, is supporting not just this contract but is casting a vote against open government. A “yes” vote at this early stage means rejecting transparency and embracing instead a disturbing strategy of hiding spending from taxpayers. In the interest of respect for the public and a solemn duty as elected officials, each trustee should be urged to support a postponement of this vote to allow enough reasonable time for review. Anything else would be an insult to those who elected them and a betrayal of the public trust.

The deal With little time to digest the impact of this raise or gather and study comparative data from the county and other nearby districts, it’s difficult to judge whether the increase is appropriate. On the surface, it seems high – a 7 percent increase for 2015-2016, retroactive to July 1, 2015, plus another 5.5 percent for 2016-2017. Plus, there’s the $1,000 English Learner stipend (what some would call a bonus) that’s now to be incorporated into the salary structure rather than itemized out as a separate stipend. It’s paid to teachers certificated to teach English learners, even though all teachers must now have this certification. This costs, and under the new contract will continue to cost, the district about $500,000 a year. The agreement also calls for a salary reopener discussion for 2017-2018, so there may be further increases to come. There’s more. According to Schmitt, the same deal will be given to all employees, not just certificated teaching staff. That would include Schmitt himself (whose salary is $220,000), and his four associate superintendents who are each paid $162,250. The raise would extend to all management (principals, assistant principals, directors) as well as all classified employees (support staff, custodians, librarians, and others). “That’s been our history,” to give the same benefits to all employees that the SDFA negotiates for its teachers, Schmitt said. There are so many un-

Today (Dec. 7) I requested from San Dieguito Union High School Board President Beth Hergesheimer a postponement of the vote for the across-the board 12.5 percent pay increase for all San Dieguito Union High School District employees, which the school board will be having this Thursday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the district office. I asked that she postpone the vote until the January meeting, after having a “open to the public” workshop to answer questions that I and the members of the public have. All I want is a one month delay for the vote, so we can have a workshop and have mine and other board members questions answered. If the pay increase is passed the timing of our vote won’t affect our employees getting the raise as this is a retroactive pay increase to July of this year. If we have a workshop it will also allow the public to ask questions. We are talking about over $5 million more in yearly wages being paid. How will this affect classroom crowding, school safety, school counselors, etc? I believe we need to be as transparent about our budget as possible, we can not give the appearance of having organized labor forcing the vote without proper vetting of all the ramification of our actions. If the postponement is not granted by Mrs. Hergesheimer, the school board will be voting on this without any real input from the public. This really could be perceived as dirty backroom dealings and it would be a shame to not have the public have adequate notice so we could hear from them. I believe we should always want to hear what the taxpayers feel about wage increases, especially such a extremely large wage increase. As a side-note, this 12.5 percent wage increase was only published (without any prior notice) from the district on Friday, Dec. 4. John Salazar, Board Member San Dieguito Union High School District Update: As this newspaper was going to press we received notice that the vote referenced in this letter has been tentatively postponed for one week.

Poll of the Week at www.encinitasadvocate.com Last week’s poll: Are higher water rates justifiable? Yes: 28 percent No: 71 percent This week’s question: Did you go to the Encinitas Holiday Parade? Yes or no

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answered questions. This is not to say the district has been evasive; it has not. It only means there has not been enough time (there was only one work day) to obtain sufficient answers and digest the information before deadline. Even though many details are missing, the public should be aware of what’s about to happen this week. Regardless of the merits of the increase, the immediate need is to postpone the vote this Thursday to allow the public time to review the contract. Ignoring this requirement for transparency would be an outrage. — Marsha Sutton can be reached at marshasutton@gmail. com. UPDATE: Although Supt. Schmitt was adamant that there would be no delay for a vote on this item when we spoke on Monday, there is now indication that, perhaps due to public pressure, he may do just that. A proposal has been forwarded to board members to reschedule the vote on the contract for Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. This one-week postponement is tentative. People interested in this item should check the district website for confirmation of details, and can call the district office (760-753-6491) and speak to either Torrie Norton or ask for the superintendent’s office to see a copy of the proposed contract.

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He uses his passion and knowledge of medicine to deliver outstanding patient care through education, advocacy and relationship building. His practice continues to run strong in Encinitas thanks to this patient-first mindset. “Everything we do here is obviously to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve,” Dr. Kumar said. “Since I opened, the community has shown great support and always been a pleasure to work with.” Dr. Kumar also credits his staff for his practice’s sustained success. Dr. Mohammad Arbabi and practitioners Jesse Myers and Colleen Herr are experts in the field. And with an office staff led by longtime manager Judy McFarland, patients are treated to an outstanding experience from the moment they walk through the doors. “We have the best practitioners west of the Mississippi,” Dr. Kumar laughed. “There is no question I wouldn’t have been able to stay in business without their dedication and knowledge.” Current health guidelines from all the major gastrointestinal professional societies recommend all adults at average risk should start screening at age 50 for colon cancer. Higher-risk people with family histories of colon polyps or cancer, ulcerative or Crohn’s colitis in mother, father or sibling are recommended to start at age 45. There are several tests available for colorectal cancer screening, including: Colonoscopy: Examines the entire colon and detects most small polyps and almost all large polyps and cancers. Sigmoidoscopy: Examines approximately 20 percent of the length of the colon. Virtual colonoscopy: A CT scan of the bowel after thorough cleansing of the colon. Recent guidelines also call for screening for Hepatitis C in people born between 1945 and 1965. This is a one-time screening recommendation and is easily accomplished with a blood test. Gastro Health Center has been treating Hepatitis C For 18 years. Dr. Kumar and his providers can help answer any of your questions about various gastro issues, and can also offer screening guidelines to better prepare you for your procedure. “We are experts in technique and we also make the right judgements for what needs to be done after a colonoscopy,” Dr. Kumar said. Gastro Health Center is active in the community, sponsoring awareness events at the local and national level. He encourages Encinitas citizens to do the same. “There has been a major push to get the word out there on colon cancer and other GI issues,” he said. “We’re always trying to educate the public to improve their health.” Gastro Heath Center is a single-specialty medical center providing sensitive, reliable patient care to patients with gastrointestinal illnesses. The center diagnoses and treats challenging clinical gastro issues and has expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Eat Well Group in 2013 entered into a one-year license to get the ball rolling on the farm education center, and the lawsuit alleges that the district prematurely canceled the deal for no reason. “This blindsided them,” said attorney Greg Woodard, representing farmers Scott Murray and Jerry Miller of Eat Well Group. “Suddenly the license was terminated and they had no idea why.” Woodard said Eat Well Group agreed to the deal based on the understanding it would lead to a long-term extension. The one-year contract “specifically contemplates” Eat Well Group overseeing the property by way of a 30-year, joint-occupancy agreement, but that never materialized, according to the lawsuit. The two farmers sunk a lot of time into planning the farm, and Miller even relocated his family from Colorado to the area to push it forward, Woodard said. He added their dedication was the result of repeated district support for the farm vision, which abruptly ended in March 2014 when the district cut off all communications. They’re seeking $5.28 million in damages from the Encinitas Union School District, the lion’s share of which represents lost lease revenue from the proposed 30-year agreement. The figure also includes Eat Well Group’s out-of-pocket expenses and fees the company would have received for converting the then-vacant site into an agriculture education center. Murray’s company, Murray Farms, is also named as a plaintiff in their lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that in addition to the district locking Eat Well Group off the property for a period, the district wouldn’t agree to a location for fencing and access roads. It goes on to say the district’s contractor denied the company’s proposed site improvements for eight months. And it states

During a related agenda item, Gaspar recommended that council appointments to regional boards stay the same over the next year, and the council agreed with the suggestion. That means Shaffer will remain on as the city’s representative on the SANDAG board, a coveted appointment. The SANDAG board allocates money toward transportation infrastructure and regional projects. Other notable appointments include Councilman Tony Kranz representing Encinitas on the North County Transit District board and Councilman Mark Muir serving on the San Diego County Water Authority board. that the district changed the configuration of the Encinitas Community Garden on the land, requiring an overhaul of plans. District Superintendent Tim Baird said that the district didn’t get in Eat Well Group’s way, adding the group had total access to the site but didn’t make improvements as required under the one-year license. “Eat Well was not locked out of the site…I don’t think they had the capacity to do what we expected them to do,” Baird said. Baird said the district ended the license with Eat Well Group and declined a longterm extension because it realized that maintaining district control over the site means more flexibility. The nonprofit Healthy Day Partners briefly oversaw the property earlier this year, but the district now manages it. “At the end of the day, it makes more sense that we’re in charge both of the production farm and the instructional programming,” Baird said. Baird said it’s “crazy” that Eat Well Group is looking for $5.28 million. “That’s an awful lot of tomatoes you have to grow to make $5 million,” Baird said. He noted that the district’s counter lawsuit is seeking compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees. Proposition P, a $44 million bond passed in 2010 for facility and technology upgrades, has paid for development of the 10-acre property. The site was gifted to the district after a large development deal about a dozen years ago. Enrollment projections showed there wouldn’t be enough students in the district to justify another school, so the district board approved a farm concept in 2010 with the aim of offering hands-on education. Baird said he’s confident the district will prevail in Eat Well Group’s lawsuit. “I don’t believe there’s a lot of substance to it,” he said.

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The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) elected San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts to serve as First Vice President of the Association for the next year. He was officially installed Dec. 3 at CSAC’s Annual Meeting in Monterey County. “California’s counties play a major role in the issues that are most critical to the health and well-being of the people we serve,” Roberts said. “Health care, public safety, transportation, the environment and this year we also have effects from the drought to worry about. As First Vice President of CSAC, I am looking forward to working on behalf of all 58 California Counties on the things that matter most to people in their daily lives.” The California State Association of Counties is the voice of California’s 58 counties at the state and federal level.

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is too much to say that the Ecke business almost singlehandedly cemented the association between the poinsettia and Christmas in global culture.” Paul Ecke III was also involved in preparing the exhibit. He worked with local historian Diane Welch to distill his family’s history into distinct themes, with one being that three generations of the family ran the business. The Ecke family and business have been invariably linked to Encinitas since 1923, when Paul Ecke Sr. moved to the area and built a business that at its height produced more than 90 percent of the world’s poinsettia stock. Their operation also attracted smaller growers, leading many to call Encinitas “the flower capital of the world.” When asked about the family’s legacy, Ecke said that the family had a big impact on Encinitas, since the business was one of the city’s largest employers for about 80 years. It was also philanthropic, with a land donation to Magdalena Ecke YMCA being an example. “And of course, all the beautiful poinsettia varieties that were developed here will continue to beautify the world for decades to come,” Ecke said. Ecke in 2012 sold the Ecke Ranch business to a Dutch agriculture company, citing global competition and industry consolidation. Around the same time, the nonprofit Leichtag Foundation bought the last of the former Ecke Ranch, where barns had boxes of Ecke family paperwork. “I had a huge challenge of what to do with 100 years of Ecke Family history,” Ecke said. “I found things like cancelled checks from the depression stored upstairs in one of our barns. I could not throw it away, and I did (not) have room to store it anymore.” So, Ecke in 2013 donated the documents, along with funds to digitize them, to Charles and his team. They in turn contributed to the exhibit. Charles credited Evelyn Weidner, a columnist for the Encinitas Advocate, with getting the ball rolling on the

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