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Volume I • Issue 26

Community

■ For profiles on Teresa Barth and Catherine Blakespear, see pages 2 and 3.

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December 12, 2014

Gaspar, Blakespear sworn in; Barth honored for her 8 years on council BY JARED WHITLOCK The city’s first directly elected mayor and a new face recently took their spots on the council dais. A crowd packed into council chambers for a special meeting Dec. 9 to swear Kristin Gaspar and Catherine Blakespear into office. Gaspar, who secured 47 percent of the vote in a field of five candidates, easily grabbed the two-year mayoral seat in November. Her platform stressed fiscal restraint. “I want to take the time to thank the volunteers and supporters who were behind

me for my campaign for mayor,” Gaspar said. “I want to thank my family, who has sacrificed a lot for me to be here.” In previous years, the mayor job rotated among councilmembers annually, occasionally leading to controversy since some officials were passed over for the post. But no such drama occurred this year. That’s because voters passed Proposition K in 2012, creating a directly elected mayor position. Gaspar was elected to the council in 2010 and named mayor this past sum-

mer. Because of unusual circumstances, Gaspar split the one-year mayor term in 2013-14 with Councilwoman Teresa Barth. Because Barth declined to run for re-election this spring, Dec. 9 marked her final council meeting. Residents, councilmembers and officials from outside Encinitas lined up to praise her eight years on the council. Echoing others, resident Gene Chapo said Barth promoted civility and always took the time to hear people out. “Even if she doesn’t See COUNCIL, page 19

Mayor Kristin Gaspar takes the oath for the twoyear mayor position as her family watches. Photo by Jared Whitlock

■ Former Encinitas actress holds up “mirror” to life in one-woman show. Page 6

Lifestyle

2014 Encinitas Holiday Parade ■ For photos of a variety of community events, see pages 10, 12 and 17. ENCINITAS ADVOCATE An Edition of 491 2nd St. Suite 103 Encinitas, CA 92024 858-756-1451 encinitasadvocate.com Delivery issues: subscription@ encinitasadvocate.com

Thousands of people turned out for the 2014 Encinitas Holiday Parade and tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 6. This year’s theme was “Droppin’ In for the Holidays,” celebrating Encinitas’ reputation as the mecca for action sports. Parade entries also included include floats, marching bands and children’s groups. See more photos on page 10. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

Encinitas city manager resigns to take new job BY JARED WHITLOCK After three years with Encinitas, City Manager Gus Vina recently handed in his resignation to take a new job in Northern California. As the city’s top official, Vina has overseen major projects such as the soon-todebut Encinitas Community Park, Moonlight Beach improvements and a mini-fire station in Olivenhain.

City Manager Gus Vina. U-T San Diego file photo

“I feel very accomplished,” Vina said. “I recognize city managers don’t do anything on their own, so I’m very gratified for the effort of the staff here in Encinitas.” Vina said during a Dec. 9 interview he couldn’t specify which Northern California city he’d be working in until that council is ready to make the announcement. And since the contract with his

new employer is still being finalized, the terms have yet to be disclosed. “It’s a great opportunity for me to grow professionally and take on a new set of challenges,” Vina said. Along with professional growth, he said the position would allow him to live near family. “I was in Northern California for 47 years,” Vina said. “Except for a few peo-

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ple who are down here, the family is up north. Some family starts to age, so you want to help out with the situation, and I’ve got my third grandchild on the way up there. It weighed on the decision.” Vina said contrary to media reports, he isn’t leaving the city to escape negative feedback. “I’m not running from See MANAGER, page 19

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City’s newest council member ready to start on parks, transportation efforts BY BARBARA HENRY, SPECIAL TO THE ENCINITAS ADVOCATE Local attorney Catherine Blakespear is known in Encinitas for her work on behalf of urban agriculture, but there are other topics she wants to pursue as the city’s newest council member. In addition to serving on a city subcommittee that’s producing new urban farm regulations, Blakespear said that she wants to work on reducing conflicts between kids and dogs at city parks; explore “cheap” transportation projects; and establish a mediation process for the city Planning Department’s appeal system. During her campaign, Blakespear described herself as a “pro-environment, slow-growth advocate.” She was endorsed by Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer and outgoing Councilwoman Teresa Barth, prompting political observers to predict that the council’s 3-2 split, between an environmentally conscious majority and a business-friendly minority, will continue with her arrival. Blakespear also has stressed, however, that she’s a fiscal conservative who expects to find common ground with the council minority of Mayor Kristin Gaspar and Councilman Mark Muir. Scott Chatfield, a Leucadia resident who led the recent effort to get the city to purchase the former Pacific View school property from Encinitas Union School District, said people can expect Blakespear to seek out all points of view before making a decision. “What I like about her is she’s very open-minded and she actually listens,” he said. “When she asks, ‘What do you think?’ about something, she really wants to know.” Emily Ligotti, a New Encinitas resident and Blakespear supporter, described the newly elected councilwoman as someone who’s succinct, honest and willing to step into the spotlight, without being a drama queen. Ligotti had never put a single campaign sign in her yard before she worked with Blakespear this year, she said, adding

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Catherine Blakespear celebrates with family after being sworn in Dec. 9 at City Hall. Photo by Jared Whitlock that she was willing to “jump off a cliff” into politics because she admired Blakespear, whom she met through her children’s preschool. A fourth-generation Encinitas resident, Blakespear comes from a farming family — her great-grandparents were flower-growers who moved into the region from Los Angeles in the 1920s. Her grandparents owned Smith Construction Co., which built Cardiff Elementary School in 1950. As a child, she split her weeks between Del Mar and Encinitas — her parents divorced when she was 10, she said. A basketball star who won the most valuable player award three years in a row, Blakespear graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1994. She received both bachelor’s and mas-

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ter’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University, and then took a job covering transportation issues for the Ventura bureau of the Los Angeles Times. “That’s when I really got a taste for public policy,” she said, recalling writing about freeway and airport issues. In 2002, she took a dream job with The Associated Press, covering the Olympics in Salt Lake City. She later left journalism to pursue a law degree, and graduated in 2006 from the University of Utah. After having two children in rapid succession, she and her husband, Jeremy, a physician’s assistant, relocated to Encinitas to be near her family. Her mother, fellow attorney Tricia Smith, and her aunt, Rosemary KimBall — an artist who just had an exhibit at the city’s Community and Senior Center — each live within walking distance of Blakespear’s Cardiff home. As a councilwoman, Blakespear said she would like to try using mediation techniques to resolve neighborhood disputes before they end up in front of the City Council. She wants the city to create an initial “settlement conference” where people on both sides of an issue, plus city employees and an independent facilitator, would meet to see whether they could resolve their dispute. She knows firsthand how these conflicts can intensify over time, because she represented Coral Tree Farm in its recent permit battle with the city and surrounding neighbors, she said, adding that she thinks using a facilitator might have helped defuse that conflict. Blakespear also said she wants to explore some inexpensive ways of improving pedestrian and bicycle routes. Simply painting wider bike lanes on the pavement could help in some cases, she said. And she wants to look into playground fencing options in city parks where dogs are allowed off-leash. “I want to distinguish between kid-only areas and areas for dogs — I think there should be areas where the dogs don’t go,” she said.

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Barth reflects on council stint: ‘A lot of good things are happening’ BY JARED WHITLOCK Since 2006, most of Teresa Barth’s Wednesday nights have been spent in council chambers. Instead of delving into city budgets and other council business, future Wednesdays will be spent indulging in local cuisine. “I’ve said that I’m going to try a new restaurant every Wednesday,” Barth said with a laugh during an interview earlier this week. Barth’s second term ended Dec. 9 when Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear was sworn in. After serving the city for eight years, Barth called moving on “bittersweet.” “I decided months ago I wouldn’t run for re-election,” she said. “Once I set my mind to something, I’m ready to move forward. That’s why I’m excited about the future.” Barth said she would have liked to tie up loose ends such as the new Moonlight Beach lifeguard tower before leaving, but added she can “watch from the sidelines without regrets.” A Cardiff resident since 1994, Barth retired in 2003 from her position as an edu-

Teresa Barth says goodbye Dec. 9 during a special Encinitas City Council meeting. Photo by Jared Whitlock cation and exhibit supervisor at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Not long after, she began volunteering for organizations such as Cardiff 101 Mainstreet, sparking a wider interest in city affairs. During Barth’s first six years in office, her stances emphasizing environmental advocacy and slow growth contrasted with the business-minded council majority. Barth said ideology differences are natural, adding that, unfortunately, some matters turned needlessly contentious between councilmembers. She said that by her second term in 2010, the coun-

cil’s relationship further deteriorated because of a series of controversies. This included former Encinitas Mayor Dan Dalager accepting heavily discounted kitchen appliances from a man who had business before the council months later. Dalager later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor conflict-of-interest charge. “There were a lot of external things that affected everyone’s working relationship,” Barth said. In 2011, Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan, a close friend of Barth and ally on the council, passed away after battling cancer. The loss

was tough on the community, Barth said. Because Houlihan’s appointed replacement, current Councilman Mark Muir, aligned with the council majority, Barth was a lone voice on the dais. But the council’s balance shifted in 2012. Two like-minded residents — councilmembers Tony Kranz and Lisa Shaffer — were elected. And Barth was named mayor. At that point, Barth’s main goal was to help bring back civility to the dais. “As the mayor, I could have gone either way,” she said. “I could have easily treated the council minority the way I was treated, or I could turn the other cheek and think about what was best for the city. I knew poisonous politics weren’t going to get us anywhere.” Barth said although there’s disagreement, the council seems to have turned the page. “There was recognition (that) tit-for-tat politics, as I call it, weren’t going to help,” Barth said. However, the past two years haven’t been all smooth sailing. Barth, Shaf-

fer and Kranz took heat last year from some former supporters when they opposed Proposition A, which ultimately won voter approval. It requires a public vote for major land-use changes. Barth said she supported the thrust of Prop A. However, she maintained that the initiative as a whole will make future projects, including city plans to sell or lease a shuttered fire station in Cardiff, more difficult. For those who disagree with the council on select hot-button issues, Barth said they should look at the council’s “body of work” over the last two years. “A lot of good things are happening in the city, with supporting our small businesses, with our environmental efforts, with having a better relationship with transportation agencies,” she said. “None of this was happening before.” She’s particularly proud that the council last summer adopted a plastic-bag ban, an issue that was kicked around for five years. The local bag ban covers more retailers than a state bill that passed in September.

The Pacific View school site purchase and planting the seeds for an urban agriculture ordinance, Barth said, are other highlights. And she’s pleased the city is sharing more information about the budget and the status of construction projects on its website, www.ci. encinitas.ca.us). “The government has to keep pace with the digital revolution,” Barth said. At her last council meeting on Dec. 9, residents and elected officials praised Barth for keeping a cool head and hearing out all residents. “Even if you didn’t agree with someone, you listened,” resident Shirley Finch said. “We’ll certainly miss the intrepid and gracious manner in which you dealt with so many trials, so many issues,” community member Dennis Lees said. And Supervisor Dave Roberts presented her with a proclamation dedicating Dec. 9, 2014, as “Teresa Barth Day” across the county. Barth mulled a run for See BARTH, page 19

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The La Costa Canyon Pop Warner Midgets made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the Division 1 Pop Warner Super Bowl Championships. Photo by Jared Whitlock

Pop Warner team’s run comes to an end BY JARED WHITLOCK In a “hard fought battle,” the La Costa Canyon Pop Warner Midgets fell Dec. 10 to Connecticut’s New Britain Raiders 14-22. Following an undefeated season, the La Costa Canyon Mavericks secured a spot to Orlando, Fla. for the Division 1 Pop Warner Super Bowl Championships. The Mavericks came out on top in their first game, putting them against the Raiders. If the Mavericks had won, they would have played in the Super Bowl. “LCC poured its heart in the field,” head coach Brian Reynolds said. “Today we were a little short. All in all, a great year — very proud of my boys.” Reynolds added it was “one of the best games ever” and a “hard-fought battle.” According to him, the Raiders took the lead 14-0 early, and then the Mavericks

came back. “We had the ball three times at the end of the fourth quarter to try and go ahead, but turnovers prevailed,” Reynolds said. The Mavericks, made up of 13- and 14-year-olds, beat Orange County’s Rancho Margarita Eagles 8-6 in nail-biter, earning a trip to Florida. Reynolds said it was an especially great game because the Mavericks were a younger team than the Raiders. “They could not believe that a first-year head coach and a team of eighth graders had just given them the game of their year,” Reynolds said. At the beginning of the year, the Mavericks merged with the Carlsbad Lancers, thanks to neither team having enough players at this Pop Warner level.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear Encinitas seawall case BY JARED WHITLOCK The California Supreme Court announced Dec. 10 it will hear a lawsuit challenging restrictions on an Encinitas seawall, potentially impacting the structures across the state. An appellate court ruled in September the California Coastal Commission could limit the life of the Encinitas seawall to 20 years. The Pacific Legal Foundation, representing Encinitas homeowners Barbara Lynch and Thomas Frick, appealed the decision to the Supreme Court. The case could set a precedent in the lifespan of California seawalls. “By taking this impor-

tant case, the state Supreme Court now has an opportunity to slam the brakes on the Coastal Commission’s obsessive crusade against seawalls,” said attorney Paul J. Beard II, with the Pacific Legal Foundation, in a press release. “It’s a crusade that amounts to an unconstitutional war on property rights.” A 2010 storm destroyed the 100-foot seawall and an adjoining staircase at Grandview Beach. The coastal commission denied the homeowners’ request to rebuild the staircase and approved the seawall on the condition it expires in 20 years. At that time, the commission wants to reassess whether

the seawall is necessary, leaving the possibility open for it to be torn down. The Encinitas families have argued the 20-year condition is illegal and would hurt their property values. Meanwhile, the commission has stated in past legal briefs that it’s important to reevaluate seawalls every 20 years given the potential for new types of fortifying structures, minus the drawbacks of seawalls, to come online. The briefs also say seawalls cut off a natural source of sand that’s important for healthy beaches. A start date hasn’t been set for oral arguments.

Coastal Animal Hospital wins right to keep animals overnight BY JARED WHITLOCK Coastal Animal Hospital, which opened in 2011, will be allowed to keep up to 15 animals with medical needs in kennels overnight. By unanimously denying an appeal from a group called Leucadia Neighbors, the Encinitas City Council on Dec. 10 granted Coastal Animal Hospital a minor-use permit for boarding after hours. Hospital staff won’t be on hand at night, although they will monitor the animals via cameras and medical equipment. Robert Aronin, representing Leucadia Neighbors, claimed it’s cruel to keep animals overnight without people there in the event their health goes south. “This is about Encinitas and our core values,” Aronin said. But veterinarian Brian Evans of Coastal Animal Hospital said there have been unattended overnight facilities in Encinitas for years. He added it’s another option for people who cannot afford to send their animal to a facility with staff providing around-the-clock care. “Right now, if our clients cannot afford to transfer their pets, they are simply sent home without the care they need and often their pets’ health deteriorates rapidly,” Evans said. Animals that stay overnight unattended are stable and often hooked up to an IV bag, he said. Leucadia Neighbors sent out emails to the community to try and link the hospital’s overnight boarding plans to an Arizona facility where dogs were neglected, Evans said. He called this totally misleading and manipulative. “Yes, you can find stories of things gone wrong in animal hospitals overnight, but just like there’s bad professionals in any field, it doesn’t mean it’s the norm or even common,” Evans said. He added: “We’re a group of people that deeply love animals.”

During the public comments section, five speakers stated Coastal Animal Hospital is reputable with compassionate employees. Resident Janet Lundquist said because the animal hospital took good care of her dogs, she has referred others there. Others also criticized the emails from Leucadia Neighbors. And the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association wrote a letter in support of the animal hospital’s pursuit of the permit. In opposing the plans, resident Lynn Marr said homes are nearby and she’s concerned the hospital lacks soundproofing. She added overnight boarding is an “intensification of use” on the property that isn’t allowed under permitting rules. Evans responded the animal hospital hasn’t received any noise complaints in the past. Councilman Tony Kranz said from personal experience, he knows how expensive 24-hour care facilities can be, adding he sees the need for unattended boarding. Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer said the City Council isn’t in the position to deny the permit. “I don’t think it’s for the City Council to tell people what care they can or can’t have, as long as you’re in the bounds of our zoning code and professional association that provides your license,” Shaffer said. The council’s vote upheld an earlier Planning Commission decision. Before the agenda item started, Aronin asked for a continuation to a later date because of a recent medical procedure that took away his hearing. However, the council declined because of scheduling challenges, and they said others from Leucadia Neighbors were present to argue the group’s side if need be.

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Former Encinitas actress holds up â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mirrorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to life in one-woman show BY KRISTINA HOUCK Devra Gregory is looking at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woman in the Mirror,â&#x20AC;? and she hopes youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a look, too. Named after Michael Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man in the Mirror,â&#x20AC;? Gregoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s onewoman show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woman in the Mirror, A Dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey,â&#x20AC;? is about her life as a professional dancer, Michael Jackson impersonator and Wiccan priestess. Co-written and performed by Gregory, the show runs through Dec. 21 at the Horton Grand Theatre in San Diego. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My show is my real life story,â&#x20AC;? said Gregory, a former Encinitas resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It combines elements of truth with this alternate reality.â&#x20AC;? A San Diego native, she grew up in Chula Vista, where she got her start in ballet at age 6. Now in her mid-50s, she has worked as a Michael Jackson impersonator for nearly 15 years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the highlights of a career thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spanned decades and includes ballet, modern, jazz, burlesque and exotic dance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too many women who are working professionally as an other-

Festival awards, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woman in the Mirror, A Dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey,â&#x20AC;? made its debut in 2012 at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center in San Diego, with successful follow-up runs at the Lyceum Theatre in 2012, San Diego Dance Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Live Arts Fest and White Box Live Arts in 2013, and at the San Diego International Fringe Festival earlier this year. Co-written and directed by Jessica Bird, the onewoman show takes theatergoers on a journey through Gregoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional dance career and personal chal-

lenges, blending storytelling and dance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At first, it was very difficult being so honest, raw and vulnerable,â&#x20AC;? Gregory recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt naked on stage even when I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t naked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just learned that being so honest really helps other people be honest with themselves. So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m stepping up to be an example for the importance of personal integrity, being honest with ourselves, and being honest with everyone we come in contact with.â&#x20AC;? Besides chronicling her life as a dancer, the show is about her spiritual journey. Raised in a Jewish household, Gregory pulled away from Judaism as a teen and explored Eastern and New Age practices. Eventually, she found Wicca and is now a Wiccan priestess. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want people to be inspired to transform their own lives into something better â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to take that responsibility for themselves,â&#x20AC;? Gregory said. For information or to buy tickets, visit www.devasmj. com.

Artists invited to Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair 2015 Devra Gregory has performed as a Michael Jackson impersonator for nearly 15 years. Courtesy photo gender celebrity impersonator,â&#x20AC;? said Gregory, who found success as a Michael Jackson impersonator after working as a backup dancer in a Vegas-style celebrity impersonator show in Aruba in the late 1990s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are usually fascinated when I tell them my story.â&#x20AC;? After someone suggested she write a book, Gregory decided to share her story on the stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to write a book, but I know how to perform,â&#x20AC;? she said. Winner of the 2012 Bravo San Diego and 2014 Fringe

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North County producer casting his net across San Diego for next great idea BY SAMANTHA TATRO A San Diego producer is looking to create the next big film and television hit — and a local resident might just be the one to supply the idea. Scott Manville, a producer, creator of TV Writer’s Vault and CEO of Manville Media Ventures, is looking for an idea for a film or TV production. “There are a lot of authors, a lot of filmmakers (here),” said Manville. “It’s a region that I don’t think has been tapped yet, and I guess I’m excited to hear from anybody who has projects that they think have potential.” Manville, who most recently produced “Kim of Queens” on Lifetime, is looking for film and TV concepts that “take us into new worlds or subjects we haven’t seen before.” That means not necessarily the “Real Housewives” type of reality-TV format, but atypical concepts that are built around families, unique businesses, or other ideas that may lend themselves to drama or comedy. Hollywood and the Hollywood machine, as Manville calls it, is a much

Hollywood, Manville is a single dad raising twins near Rancho Santa Fe in the 4S Ranch/Del Sur neighborhood of San Diego. Raising Chance and Chelsea, his twins, is his most important job, Manville said. “It’s constant extremes,” he said. “It’s shifting between the insanity of dealing with an industry that’s probably the most competitive in the world and then pulling back into the intensity of managing twin 4-year-olds.” But his kids, Manville said, give him the bigger payoff. “I have to say, the twins are much more rewarding and they really fill my heart, and that’s kind of what refreshes me

and refreshes my mind, as tiring as it is,” he said. Manville decided to go into film and TV because of their creative aspects. He said he enjoys developing concepts and connecting creatively with buyers. “I really love the process, I love the struggle, I love the small victories along the way, but now being a single dad, I’ve really found it’s given me more clarity and drive I’ve never found before,” he said. “I guess I could say I’m truly enjoying balancing the business with being a dad.” San Diegans who want to contact Manville about a story pitch can reach him at scott@tvwritersvault.com.

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Amazed by the Amazon, jolted by electric eel, prodded by piranha • Area travelers return from arduous expedition tracing Teddy Roosevelt’s journey of a century ago BY GARY ROBBINS, SPECIAL TO THE ENCINITAS ADVOCATE If you’re planning a trip to the Brazilian Amazon, know this: Anyone who ventures on to the Roosevelt River may have to deal with electric eels, piranha, pig-like tapirs that are longer than a couch, and waterfalls that can devour a kayak. It’s not unusual for an inch and a half of rain to fall in 30 minutes. The vegetation is almost inpenetrable. And the heat can bring a person to their knees. UC San Diego engineering professor Marc Meyers experienced all of this during a recent 23-day expedition along the Roosevelt River, which also is known as the “River of Doubt.” Meyers was retracing the mostly uncharted path that Theodore Roosevelt and explorer Cândido Rondon followed during a famous scientific expedition a century ago. The 68-year-old Meyers was accompanied by Jeffrey Lehmann, a 50-year-old local filmmaker who chronicled the trip for an upcoming TV special. They traveled the roughly 500 miles from Vilhena, Brazil to the Aripuanã River. It was a perilous journey made possible by Hiram Reis and Ivan Angonese, a couple of retired Brazilan Army colonels. Meyers and Lehmann discussed their adventure upon returning to San Diego. Q: You’re just back from an adventure that was challenging from the start. What happened? Meyers: On the second day, we reached Navaite Falls, a waterfall where the river goes from being about 15 yards wide to only two to three yards across. That makes the current move really fast. It’s dangerous, scary — and very loud. The waterfall sounded like a low hum when we were far away. Then it was like a hiss. When we got there, it was a roar. We got out of the river at the last possible moment. If we had gone another 100 yards, we could have been sucked down the falls. At some point, you can’t fight the current. Lehmann: We had to do a portage, or carry our 700 pounds of gear around the falls. The distance wasn’t too bad — about three-quar-

ters of a mile. But we had to walk across rocks that were razor sharp. If you fell, you’d get badly hurt, or worse. We would have had to put the injured person in the canoe and gone in search of help. And there was no help nearby. Q: Did you feel like you had left civilization behind? Lehmann: Absolutely. You don’t hear the sound of humans. There are no airplanes or cars or freeways. We didn’t even see a plane during the 23 days we were out there. You hear the squawk of parrots and buzz of mosquitoes. The buzz of insects starts before sunrise, and it’s loud, like rush-hour traffic. It’s like humans don’t exist. Meyers: My eyesight got better because I wasn’t spending every hour of the day looking at a computer. Q: You had a dangerous run-in with the Cinta Larga indians not long after that. What happened? Meyers: On the third day, we reached a bridge that was in Indian territory. This is a rich area for diamond mining. There’s been a lot of trouble there. The Cinta Larga killed at least 29 people — diamond miners — years ago. The figure could be over 100. They control what happens. The chief of the Cinta Larga came out. We could tell that he was very angry. He told us to leave. I gave him a camera to try to soothe him. But he wanted us gone. If we had tried to continue on, he would have sent guys with guns, and we would have been arrested. Indeed, he threatened to arrest us in his speech. The Cinta Larga are in a transition period. Their first contacts with whites were only 55 years ago, and (some) of the Indians were massacred in the beginning. So, it is only natural that they harbor strong feelings. Q: So what did you do? Meyers: We received official support from the Fire Department in Vilhena before we left on the expedition. They agreed to come check on us on the third day, when we were to reach the bridge. They showed up and ended up driving us back to Vilhena, where we regrouped. Then they took us to a point on the river that was below indian territory. It was exhausting. We ended up riding in the back

of a truck, in the dark, for hours. Q: Did the trip become easier? Meyers: The speed of the river slowed down; it was barely moving. But the winds came at us every day. On one occasion, as I was padding against the wind, I felt something hit me very hard on the side of the head, on my right ear. I was temporarily dizzy, but I saw a splash in the water. I must have hit a fish with my paddle. It jumped out of the water and hit me on the side, hard. It felt like a club. Fortunately, it was not a piranha! Q: You must have become exhausted doing this. Did you? Meyers: Yes. We’d paddle from about 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or so, then camp. It took an hour to set up. You had to make a fire, and you had to protect it. Fire keeps away mosquitoes. Lehmann: And it wards off jaguars, which was the biggest danger. Meyers: And we needed the fire to cook piranha. Q: Piranha? Meyers: There are three kinds of piranha — black, white and red. The red piranhas are the most dangerous ones since they attack you in schools. We ate the black piranha. Lehmann: I was in the river a lot. A black piranha about 8 inches long swam up my pant leg. That wasn’t as bad as getting hit by an electric eel. I was about 5 feet from shore when the eel struck; it sent a shock up my arm. It paralyzed my arm for a moment. I stepped toward shore and it shocked my leg. It was a big bolt. Our guide, Angonese, saw me and was worried. He thought I was being attacked by piranha. Electric eels regularly kill humans. Q: What about humor? Were there any funny or weird moments? Meyers: The Cinta Larga chief gazed at us with anger and hate, but took a liking to one of the firemen, Iuri. He gave him a hug and treated him almost as a son, even apologizing to him for his conduct. This is because Iuri has pronounced Indian features. On the way back, we joked that the chief would adopt him and that he would inherit a mountain of diamonds. He seemed to be pleased with the teasing.

UC San Diego engineering professor Marc Meyers traveled to the Brazilian Amazon to lead an expedition on the Roosevelt River, also known as the River of Doubt. Photo by Jeffrey Lehmann

Left, Jeffrey Lehmann and Marc Meyers of UCSD. Photo by Gary Robbins

Lehmann: Angonese caught a piranha and stuck it on a stick. About 20 minutes later, I walked down to the water to take a cool down swim and the bloodred eyes of the piranha started moving, following my every movement like something out of a Hollywood horror flick. It was not only weird, but somewhat unsettling, even for me. Q: Were there moments when you just stopped and just marvelled at what you were experiencing? Lehmann: The jungle is amazing. In many situations, you’re looking at 500foot to 600-foot walls of green. It’s like the Brazilian Grand Canyon. Instead of sandstone walls, you’re seeing walls of plants that are impenetrable. You can’t see more than 10 feet into the vegetation. There’s this incredible, bizarre mat of plants. People like us wouldn’t get far running into the jungle. Meyers: I was amazed by how well-preserved the

Black piranha formed part of the team’s diet during the expedition. Photo by Jeffrey Lehmann

Giant otters on the Roosevelt River reach 5 to 6 feet long and are carnivorous. Photo by Jeffrey Lehmann river has remained since Roosevelt made his expedition. I expected to see a lot more environmental changes. But that’s not the case. I think it’s because there are waterfalls at the beginning and the end of the River of Doubt. They act as guardians to its natural beauty. It

is difficult for boats to go up and down. It hasn’t become spoiled. If anything, the population in the lower third is smaller than in Roosevelt’s day, when lots of rubber tappers made it up the river.

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New course, activities for upcoming Mitchell Thorp Foundation 5K Run/Walk The Mitchell Thorp Foundation recently announced new features and activities at its annual 5K Run/Walk, set for Feb. 7, 2015. A new course and a chip-timed race will interest more runners, while new activities, including a Kid Ventures Kids Zone, will make the event more attractive to families. Taking place at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park, the new 5K will bring runners outside the park, while the chip-timing offers runners a precise measurement of their time. “Our first five events have been extremely successful,” noted MTF CEO/co-founder Brad Thorp. “But we really wanted to provide an even better experience for the San Di-

ego running community. The new changes will accomplish exactly that.” Families have always been a big part of the event, which supports families and children in their greatest time of need. With food, music, health/wellness vendors, and entertainment producing the usual fun atmosphere during and after the race, MTF also made changes to enhance the overall experience for families and walkers. “The new course will allow everyone to start at the same time, while our walkers can still enjoy the same park loop,” said MTF co-founder Beth Thorp. “And of course, the children’s 1K Fun Run will bring a smile to the faces of all

the kids that come out with their families.” Find information and registration forms for individuals and teams at mitchellthorp.org. The Mitchell Thorp Foundation is a nonprofit commemorating Mitchell’s shortened life of 18 years and his five-year heroic struggle against an undiagnosed illness. The foundation supports families whose children have lifethreatening illnesses, diseases and disorders by providing financial, emotional and resources. The foundation also provides scholarships and awards to promising young athletes like Mitchell, acknowledging their accomplishments in youth baseball as a player and role model.

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2014 Encinitas Holiday Parade Thousands of people turned out for the 2014 Encinitas Holiday Parade and tree lighting ceremony as it moved along Coast Highway 101 on Dec. 6. This year’s theme was “Droppin’ In for the Holidays,” celebrating Encinitas’ reputation as the mecca for action sports. The event featured well-known surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders and more. Parade entries also included include floats, marching bands and children’s groups. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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The Collectiv aims to create collaborative community for independent workers BY KRISTINA HOUCK When Jenelle Zingg started working from home after being laid off a few years ago, she quickly realized telecommuting wasn’t for her. “I found myself going crazy looking at the houseplants, looking at my dog, looking at the dishes,” said Zingg, a Cardiff resident. “Everything was a distraction. I needed people. I’m a people person.” That’s when Zingg discovered co-working — shared Cardiff resident Jenelle Zingg (left) is launching a cospaces where entrepreneurs, working community in coastal Encinitas at the start of freelancers and other indethe New Year. COURTESY PHOTO pendent workers pay a fee to share a workspace and benefit from working in each other’s presence. “I decided I was done being vulnerable to the market,” said Zingg, who is program director of Del Mar Community Connections. “I wanted to be able to follow my own passion, which is people and community.” Zingg had always been around others. She grew up running a bed-and-breakfast with her mother and sister in Wisconsin. “We got to meet people from all over the world,” she recalled. “Now I kind of thrive on it. I love meeting new people.” With a goal of eventually establishing a co-working community, Zingg created a Meetup Group called The Collectiv Encinitas two years ago. Until now, the group has been meeting at various places to talk about social media, marketing and other business-related topics. “Everybody comes together to lift each other up, to provide encouragement and shared resources,” she said. With a core group in place and a following of 120 people, Zingg is set to open a coworking community in coastal Encinitas at the start of the New Year. Although a location has yet to be announced, The Collectiv Encinitas will be a place where independent professionals can collaborate, connect and build a community. “The idea is that those conversations that happen over the water cooler or around the coffee machine are key,” Zingg explained. “I’ve talked to people who have actually been at a co-working community together, working on their own projects, and ended up starting businesses together. The sky’s the limit.” Co-working spaces are popping up across the country and around the world. In fact, more than 160,000 people worldwide are members of more than 3,000 co-working spaces, according to a recent report by DeskMag.com and Emergent Research, which is up from just 20,000 workers in 500 spaces in 2010. “People who are working independently are doing so for a reason,” Zingg said. “They want a certain lifestyle. They want flexibility in their schedule. It really is about a work-life balance. “But just because people work independently doesn’t mean they need to work alone.” Zingg is looking at spaces that range between 2,000 and 5,000 square feet just west or east of Interstate 5 in Encinitas. She is also recruiting members, with memberships ranging from $40-$400, depending on the level of access and amenities. “I’m a natural connector. When I meet people, I want to introduce them to other people,” Zingg said. “So at 37, I feel like I finally know what I want to be when I grow up. It’s awesome.” For information, visit thecollectivencinitas.com.

Sonima Wellness Center to open soon with fitness classes, health coaching Opening in January 2015, the Sonima Wellness Center will offer an all-inclusive approach to health and wellness with services tailored to each individual. Located at 575 S. Coast Highway in Encinitas, the newly designed center will feature a state-of-the-art juice bar with a hydraulic cold press juicer and group fitness

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What’s going on in and around Encinitas • Garden of Lights: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1223 and 26-30, San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Members $8. Seniors, active military and students $10. Non-members $14. Children ages 3-12, $6. The Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than 100,000 sparkling lights for a magical holiday experience! With horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, live music, hot mulled wine (on select nights) and visits with Santa. • Screenprinting with Toshwerks: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Cost: members $100, non-members $125. For ages 13+. Learn the hands-on process of design and screenprinting from visiting artists from Toshwerks. Then, roll up your sleeves and print your very own greeting card. Online registration required at www.luxartinstitute.org. • Artist’s Talk: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Free. Jenessa Goodman’s work employs textures and geometry from nature. She finds images in dreams and archetypal mythology, and studies plants, colors, and patterns of human movement. Her work will be on exhibit in the Lux Art Institute Linda Formo Brandes Gallery of the Education Pavilion through Dec. 15. • Open House: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Enjoy free admission all day! Lux will have free studio tours of Ann Weber’s largerthan-life sculptures, live music, refreshments, guided tours, and a hands-on art workshop that make this a day at Lux not to be missed! For families with children ages 3+. • Ballet Folklorico de San Dieguito: 1-2 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 12, 19, for grades 2-6. Ocean Knoll Elementary School, 910 Melba Road, Encinitas. Also 1-2 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 12, 19, for grades 2-6 at Ocean Knoll Elementary School, 910 Melba Road, Encinitas; and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 12, 19 for grades 7-8 and 3:304:30 p.m. for grades 9-12 at Encinitas Community Center dance studio, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. Cost: $5 (scholarships available) Info: 619-4467283 or 760-633-2746. Learn the traditional dances of Mexico in this new program that develops skills and talent, and is fun! No experience necessary. Instructor: Nadia Arambula. • “Vision — From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen”: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College, Room 204, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Free. An inspirational portrait of the famed 12th-century nun — a famed mystic and composer as well as a multi-faceted pioneer. Written and directed by Margarethe von Trotta. (Germany 2009, 110 min) German with English subtitles. • Book Nook Holiday Sale: 9:30 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff. Free. Info: 760-753-4027. The Friends of the Library are having a massive holiday book sale with special homemade baked goods, coffee and tea, water and juice, and all books (including collectibles) half off the marked price. • Holiday Music Show with Craig Newton: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff. Free. Call 760-753-4027. Come embrace the holiday spirit with a high-energy, fun, musical program ideal for kids, and parents, too. • Prodigy Players: Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish

Drive. Free. Go behind the scenes with host Yule Tide during Santa’s busiest time of the year. Meet Jolly Ole Saint Nick, his hysterical Reindeer Elves, the sneaky Mrs. Claus, and some North Pole personalities in this comedy for all ages. Holiday songs and dances will warm your heart. • The Poinsettia: noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free. Call 760-632-9711. Every weekend, enjoy fun activities that revolve around a historical theme. Ever wonder how the poinsettia came to be known as the Christmas flower? Learn about the Ecke Ranch and how the Ecke family made the poinsettia a Christmas icon all over the world! We’ll create holiday decorations. Suitable for all ages. • Opening Reception: FIG Art Group, “Beyond the Landscape”: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Encinitas Community Center Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free. Call 760-943-2260. Landscape painters face critical issues about the environment, climate change, population growth, and political unrest. Our views of what are the important elements that represent the landscape are altered. FIG artists have taken on this subject and present a range of traditional and innovative approaches to viewing the land. Meet the artists and enjoy a wine and appetizer reception. • North Coast Symphony, Holiday Cabaret: 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Tickets at the door: $10, $8, $25/family max. Call 760-943-2260. With Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite,” “A Christmas Portrait,” and “Sleigh Ride.” Come hear “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” narrated by bass soloist Ken Bell, who will sing “There’s Christmas in the Air” and lead the audience in a carol sing-along. Table seating for your picnic (no alcohol, please), or refreshments will be available. • “Santaland Diaries”: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, wine and appetizer reception, 6 p.m. play; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets: $15, RSVP to 888-71-TICKETS. One performance only! An outrageously funny one- man play (from humorist David Sedaris) about his experiences as an unemployed actor/writer taking a job as an elf at Macy’s in New York City. Sedaris’ sharp and hilarious observations have created a delightful adult cult classic. Starring Daren Scott with the Intrepid Shakespeare Company. With holiday-themed adult beverages. Mature themes. Ages 16+. • “Nutcracker” Excerpt and Dance Winter Showcase: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Magdalena Ecke YMCA, 211 Saxony Road, Encinitas. Tickets: priority $10/$8, general $5/$3. Come see this exciting holiday dance performance. Dancers of all ages performing with holiday cheer. • Virtuosi Concert: Holidays with Brahms and Grieg: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets: $25, $21 online, or at the door. Call 858-207-6967. Featuring concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic violinist Glenn Dicterow; USC Thornton School of Music pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald; former Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist Ronald Leonard; Juilliard School of Music violist Karen Dreyfus; and violinist Pasha Tseitlin. They will perform music by Korngold, Grieg and Brahms. • La Paloma Theatre: 471 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Tickets: $9, $7. Call: 760-436-SHOW (7469). “Awake: The Life of Yogananda,” and Friday Midnight Movie: “Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Champion equestrian Grauer student signs letter of intent to attend Auburn Alexandra Ladove, a senior at The Grauer School in Encinitas, has signed a letter of intent to join Auburn University’s Equestrian Team. The Grauer School celebrated Ladove’s success with a signing ceremony Nov. 12. Ladove has been riding for the past 10 years. This winter and spring she is ranked fourth in the nation and first on the West Coast for equitation. Most recently, Ladove won the Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association Alexandra Ladove signs her letter of intent to attend Junior Medal Final and the Auburn University and join the equestrian team. October Gold Coast National Hunter Derby. Auburn University’s Equestrian Team holds three national championship titles; most recently they held the title in 2013. Alex is looking forward to helping the team secure another national championship and remarked, “It is a huge honor for me to be selected and recruited by Auburn because their team has such an amazing coaching staff and a great depth of riding talent.” Grauer Head of School, Stuart Grauer, congratulated Ladove at the signing ceremony saying, “Equitation requires equanimity, as well as grace, courage, and fitness in every sense. We commend you, Alex, on your achievements.” Outside of riding, Ladove is an exceptional student who also works on some feature films. She hopes to earn a degree in business and possibly work in the film industry, acting and producing. She is most looking forward to attending Auburn University because of its incredible school spirit and amazing traditions. To learn more about The Grauer School, call 760-274-2116.

Holiday guided walks offered at lagoon Holiday guided walks at San Elijo Lagoon will be offered from 10-11 a.m. Dec. 20 and 27, and Jan. 3, and from 3-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center Loop Trail. Visitors will enjoy the colors of the season: red berries of the green toyon and white-flowering coyote brush. Cooler days herald the arrival of migratory birds. They wade, hover, hunt, and rest in the salt marsh and mudflat habitats upon which they depend. This is life between the tides at one of San Diego’s largest coastal wetlands. You might see mullet Toyon at the San Elijo splash from the water. Glimpse Osprey and Egrets hunting Lagoon. fish and invertebrates in the salt marsh. Free. All ages. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center is at 2710 Manchester Ave. in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Support for guided walks is provided by: SDG&E, Coastal Conservancy, California Coastal Commission Whale Tail, Qualcomm, Union Bank, City of Encinitas and County of San Diego Visit SanElijo.org.

Therapy dogs join Marines at Thanksgiving “Feeling Fur When Family’s Far Away” was the Thanksgiving theme for Pet Assisted Therapy dogs from the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Again this year, 50 active-duty Marines from Camp Pendleton spent Thanksgiving at the Oceanside Yacht Club, where they cruised the open ocean, feasted on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, enjoyed beverages from Stone Brewing Company, and were greeted by Pet Assisted Therapy dogs from the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. “For many of the Marines, the last time they got to pet a dog was before their last deployment,” said RCHS Volunteer Coordinator Mary Pilon. “One Marine told us

For many of the Marines, the last time they got to pet a dog was before their last deployment, said Rancho Coastal Humane Society Volunteer Coordinator Mary Pilon. it had been more than a year. Sharing Thanksgiving with the Yacht Club members and dogs wasn’t as good as being home, but it filled the void. We’re already looking forward to taking part again next Thanksgiving.” To learn more about the Pet Assisted Therapy program, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or visit www.sdpets.org.

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Campus lockdowns prompt student-created #THINKB4UPOST campaign BY KAREN BILLING Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) students are taking action after two teenagers’ threats, posted to social media, prompted scary lockdown situations Nov. 20 at the CCA and Torrey Pines High School campuses. Students have launched a campaign called #THINKB4UPOST to remind teenagers that something that takes just a second to send can have big consequences. “It was a major wakeup call for the ways that social media can negatively affect our lives, but it can also be used for positive purposes,” said senior Katie Simonian, who launched the campaign with senior Gabrielle De Boucaud, her co-anchor on the student news channel CCA-TV. “Type 11 letters and your life is changed forever,” Gabrielle said. The pair hosted a special news report on the incident and #THINKB4UPOST on the Dec. 5 edition of CCA-TV. Senior Greg Wolff designed the graphic for their social media campaign, which they hope will spread to teenagers all over via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. A downloadable poster has also been created that can send a message the old-fashioned way on school campuses. “It’s really satisfying to see it spread around and see other people use it,” said Greg, a cinema student who specializes in the motion graphics and logos used in CCA-TV. On Nov. 20, Torrey Pines High, down the street from CCA, was in lockdown for four hours after a threat posted on Yik Yak. Five minutes before school let out for the day at 3 p.m., CCA students heard the announcement that they, CCA senior Greg Wolff too, were now under lockdown after a post was discovered designed the graphic for the that read: “I’m coming to CCA with three guns,” with an campaign. emoji depicting a weapon. “It was pretty scary, because I didn’t know if it was an actual threat or not,” Gabrielle said. “We had to just wait in our room and hope that everything was going to be OK.” The students were kept for 45 minutes. Mark Raines, the visual arts teacher who oversees the production of CCA-TV, said that as a teacher, it was just as frightening. “It was very real. The students and adults were very concerned. I’d say it was a great test case for us to see how we do in these kinds of situations and look at what we can learn from the incident,” Raines said. “As a faculty member, I feel that everything went exceptionally well for that to be our first possible threat like that. With that said, there’s still things we can learn from that day.” Katie said it’s easy to look back now and see that nothing happened, it was “just a joke.” But she said it’s important to remember that these kinds of posts are a big deal, prompted by someone making a very bad decision.

CCA students Greg Wolff, Katie Simonian and Gabrielle De Boucaud helped launch #THINKB4UPOST, reminding teens that their posts can have big consequences. Photo by Mark Raines “In that moment, I was freaking out because these things can happen anywhere,” Katie said. “You never think something is going to happen at your school but it can.” Gabrielle describes Yik Yak as an “anonymous Twitter”— in the GPS-based platform, people can post relatable items to others within a mile radius. “People don’t understand — they think it’s anonymous, but the police can track your IP address,” Katie said. In the case of the two threats, that is exactly what happened. A 16-year-old girl from another school was arrested Nov. 21 in connection with the threat against CCA. The day before, police had tracked and arrested a 17-year-old boy for the shooting threat at Torrey Pines. “I’m not a fan of Yik Yak, because I don’t see anything positive about it for high school students,” Raines said. “I was impressed with how the students came up with a positive way to respond to what happened on Yik Yak instead of attacking all kinds of social media, because social media can have a really positive impact. This is a great way to use social media to do something really good and helpful.” On Friday, Raines was encouraging a classroom full of his students to share the CCA-created campaign on their social media platforms. “Don’t forget the hashtag,” he reminded the students.

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As I look back on my tenure, I see a body of work that reflects my core values — honesty, social equity, environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility. During the first six years, as a minority member, I could only offer a different perspective and act from my values. One example is bringing attention and change to how closed sessions were handled. In the role of mayor, I found it important to create a professional and respectful tone at the meetings. I sought to treat everyone fairly, allow them to express their opinions, encourage discussion but not tolerate bullying. Throughout my eight years on the council, I always tried to find and encourage individuals and groups that demonstrated their commitment to our community. Through formal mayoral proclamations, an annual review of the city’s accomplishments, or informal words of advice, I have helped strengthen the civic foundation that makes Encinitas so special. I want to thank my colleagues, because while we didn’t always succeed, we proved you can disagree without being disagreeable and set a good example for future councils to follow. I am proud of my efforts to restore civility, celebrate the diversity of our community, enact stronger environmental policies, support economic vitality, champion our vibrant arts community and support meaningful community outreach while also focusing on the future. Thank you for your encouragement and support. Encinitas is a special place, and I was honored to serve the community. Teresa Arballo Barth Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Holiday basket program appealing for items; drop off at Del Mar Fairgrounds through Dec. 18 The Community Resource Center’s 32nd annual Holiday Baskets program at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is the largest distribution of its kind in the county, and expects to serve an estimated 1,500 households, including more than 3,000 children, this holiday season. Holiday Baskets organizers are in need of these used or new items: • Jackets or coats — all sizes (new or used) • Blankets — all sizes (new or used) • Bikes — kids (used) • Toys — new only Drop off hours: Del Mar Fairgrounds through Solana Gate entrance only, from 3-8 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18. More than 2,000 local volunteers and 200 groups and organizations have helped collect and sort food, blankets, outerwear, toys, bicycles, baby items, and much more for the annual Holiday Baskets program. The program is a free shopping experience in a warehouse-like setting at a venue the size of a football field. Community Resource Center expects to provide nearly 50 tons of food to families in need. To volunteer or donate items, visit www.crcncc.org; call 760-230-6305; email HB@crcncc.org. LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, email address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits (400 words maximum). E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@rsfreview.com. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

BY EVELYN WEIDNER It’s December already. How did it come so quickly? We just finished Thanksgiving and now the holidays are almost here. Of course, it is time to decorate with all those glorious poinsettias. If you haven’t done that yet, there is still time. But there are other blooming holiday plants, too. Last month, we talked about keeping your poinsettias happy and healthy. You may have forgotten it or maybe you missed that issue. Most important bit of advice: Do not let your poinsettia dry out to the point of all the leaves wilting and drooping and turning yellow. We all get busy and forget to water and suddenly your poinsettia is really dry. When that happens, the leaves will fall off and you will have a poinsettia without leaves. OK, in the grand scheme of things — world peace, family holiday gatherings, gifts to get — it’s not that big a catastrophe. However, if you need a little refresher course on all the other good poinsettia advice, including how to make it bloom for you next year, you can go to www.weidners. com and click under the poinsettia picture. Now, let’s talk about some of the other winter holiday plants that are really easy to grow. One blooming plant goes under various names: Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, winter cactus or holiday cactus. Whatever you choose to call it, this is one of the easiest to grow. This winter cactus will live for years and grow larger and more beautiful each year. Your grandmother probably had one; the one you start with this year may be your family heirloom. This winter plant is really a Schlumbergera. The one that you buy in the spring is a Shipsalidopsis. Now you know why they call them winter and spring — those names are really a mouthful. They both look similar; both come from the high jungles of Brazil. One blooms in the winter and the other in spring. How do you know which you have? Only by when it blooms. Do not overwater. Water only when the top inch or so of the soil is dry. Too much water and all of the buds and flowers will drop off. Make sure that your winter cactus spends the summer outside in light shade — somewhere that is dark at night. It needs those dark nighttime hours to set buds. As soon as you see

Poinsettias aren’t the only blooming holiday plants. Try a Christmas cactus if you want to shake things up. PHOTO BY EVELYN WEIDNER

some buds starting, then you can bring it indoors and it will bloom beautifully. The most common question I get at Weidner’s Gardens: “Why isn’t my Christmas cactus blooming?” The answer is always because the plant is in the kitchen, and every night we all go into the kitchen for a late-night snack or to feed the cat before we go to bed. The plant is not very good at numbers. It only knows it needs about 12 hours of darkness. When you turn on the lights, even for a few minutes, the plant restarts the 12-hour time clock, and bingo! Your plant thinks it is still summer. It will eventually bloom, but you’ve delayed the process. Feed your plants lightly during the summer. Keep them dark and cool until the buds start to set. Don’t overwater, repot once a year and you will have a plant that lives for generations. The spring cactus needs are just the opposite. They start the bud-setting process in late January when the nights are getting shorter and the days begin to get longer. You feed them starting in February. Give them light shade, don’t overwater, repot once a year and your plants will live for generations. Pests and diseases to look out for? Slugs and snails are No. 1; sometimes mealy bugs or aphids. These are two of the easiest and prettiest plants to grow. Amaryllis is our next most popular holiday plant. “Elegant” best describes these flowers. Tall stems with amazing red, red and white or dark pink blooms. Put them inside on any table with some white sparkly rocks to cover the soil and maybe a maidenhair fern nearby for greenery, and you have something really beautiful. Care is so easy. A little water, that’s all. Watch out that you don’t break that tall stem. It is not flexible and breaks easily. Trust me, I have broken more than one! After the amaryllis is all through blooming, you can plant it right out into your garden. The best spot is one that doesn’t get too much water. Amaryllis will grow easily, multiply over time and will produce the same amazing flowers in the summer. Whoa, I can hear you now: “Mine bloomed in the winter — what is this summertime stuff?” Summer is the natural bloom time for amaryllis. This is because bulbs shipped in for our holiday season come from the Southern Hemisphere, South America or Africa — someplace that has the opposite seasons from us. They come in already set to bloom. Let them bloom next year in their natural bloom time, and just buy a new one each year. As far as pests go, outside the snail is your big enemy. They love to get into the bloom spike before it is ready to open. If they eat their way in, your flowers will all have holes in them when they open. In the garden or in a pot, use that nontoxic snail bait to be sure. Hint on Maidenhair ferns indoors: Never let them dry out, even for an hour. I keep mine in a plant saucer that is deep enough that I have an inch or so of water at all times. This fern will be happy sitting in that shallow water, so it won’t dry out. Have a wonderful holiday season, be it Christmas or Hanukkah. It’s time for celebrating, and flowers always make a celebration a little bit better. Next month: How to cut back your fuchsias, baskets, trees or in-the-ground fuchsias. How and when to cut back begonias, impatiens and other spring-summer plants. Plus some early bloomers that will give you easy winter/early spring color.

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San Dieguito Art Guild honors Small Image Show winners The San Dieguito Art Guild, which runs the Off Track Gallery, presented ribbons to the winners of its annual Small Image Show and also presented a $500 check to Stardust Arts, a youth art program that provides children with visual art skills, at a reception held Dec. 7. The annual Small Image Show showcases paintings, photography, drawings, computer arts and more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; artwork that measures 12 inches or less in each direction. These smaller images, which are typically more affordable, are offered this time of year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just in time for holiday gift-giving. The San Dieguito Art Guild, a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1965, is dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of its members and the community by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts. The The Off Track Gallery Small Image Award winners: Darlene Katz, Pamela Taylor Guild celebrates its 50th year anniversary in Waldman, Judge Chuck McPherson, Joyce Nash, Lauren LeVieux. Not pictured: 2015. Mary Anne Nilsson, Toni Williams. Off Track Gallery is at 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, in the Lumberyard Shopping Center (behind St. Tropez and Starbucks) in downtown Encinitas. Call 760-9423636; visit OffTrackGallery.com. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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‘True Tails’ book signing set for Dec. 13 at B&N Max and Luther Publications is hosting a book signing for “True Tails From the Dog Park,” by Max and Luther, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Encinitas. The store is at 1040 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Call 760-943-6400.

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mayor last spring, yet ultimately stuck to a commitment she gave to her husband, Don Barth. “Running for mayor was tempting, because it was only a two-year term,” she said. “But I committed to my husband only eight years.” She added: “People don’t understand how hard

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anything,” he said. “I’m running to an opportunity that has presented itself.” Vina, who previously served as an interim city manager in Sacramento, replaced previous City Manager Phil Cotton in 2011. As the city manager, he’s in charge of day-to-day operations in the city. During most of his stint, he said capturing public input on city projects and issues proved challenging. For that reason, he’s proud that Encinitas recently launched E-Town Hall on the city’s website to gain more feedback on city projects and issues. “This whole notion of how do we improve civic engagement, that’s my biggest takeaway,” Vina said. “People should be able to engage with government from their living room. There shouldn’t be this expectation that you only get heard if you come to the council meeting.” And Vina said he’s proud the city embarked on strategic planning to better align the budget with council priorities. Last year, the council reported it gave Vina an “excellent” performance review in a closed session meeting. And recently, the council held a “check-in” evaluation to get feedback from former Councilwoman Teresa Barth before she left. A summary of those talks wasn’t made public. When contacted about reports of Vina’s resignation, Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer said she was briefed on his departure the afternoon of Dec. 8. Shaffer said she

it (holding office) is on the families, even at the local level.” Barth also said it’s time for new viewpoints on the dais. “Eight years later, you want someone with a fresh perspective, a fresh way of looking at things,” she said. Government was far more complex than she imagined before taking office, making some decisions difficult. Core values, Barth said, guided her.

“I thought about the social impacts, the environmental impacts, the impacts to the community, financial impacts — and are there unintended consequences down the road? “I tried to balance every issue with these core values. I think I succeeded. I’m sure there’s plenty of people who disagree, but the choices I made, I don’t regret because I did the best I could do with the information I had.”

couldn’t comment on the recent closed-session meeting, but gave her own assessment of his performance. “He’s done some things very well, and he’s had a few bumps, just like every person in a difficult position like city manager,” Shaffer said. Shaffer credited Vina with making City Hall more customer service-oriented, encouraging investment in online technology for the sake of transparency and doing a good job managing the city’s finances. She added it seems he’s been popular with various business groups in the city. “Main Street groups, from what I hear, have been happy working with him,” she said. “They appreciate the effort he’s put into working with them.” As far as any weak points, Shaffer said Vina should have given the council more notice about the pros and cons of taxable versus tax-exempt bonds to finance the $10 million Pacific View school property purchase. Three weeks before the Pacific View deal closed, the council switched to more expensive taxable bonds after Vina and city staff unexpectedly announced that tax-exempt bonds would restrict city plans to lease the property. Shaffer said even if the bond information had been presented earlier, the council probably would have made the same decision, but she added that the council should have had more time to consider the issue. “The challenge was, he didn’t communicate early enough and clearly enough, in case it made a difference in our decision, though I don’t think it would have,”

Shaffer said. She added: “He’s a good guy who worked hard and tried his best. Whether his personality and his style were the right fit for laidback, funky Encinitas — I’m not sure.” In a recent interview, newly retired Councilwoman Teresa Barth said Vina brought a collaborative approach to the city. She noted he held regular cabinet meetings that included not just city department heads, but also other key people in the city. “It’s not just people working in a silo — it’s getting people on the same page,” Barth said. Barth also said Vina “did a good job navigating through a lot of change,” citing the financial downturn and the hiring of several new city department heads at the same time. The council hasn’t discussed the process for securing an interim or new city manager. According to his contract, Vina’s annual salary is $216,000, along with benefits. Vina delivered his resignation letter Dec. 9 to Mayor Kristin Gaspar. With that, Vina’s contract expires March 9, unless the council agrees to let him leave at an earlier date. Because Vina resigned and accepted employment elsewhere, the city won’t be required to provide a severance package, as per his contract. Vina said he’s leaving without regrets. “None whatsoever — life throws you these opportunities,” he said. “It was great to fall into this opportunity in Encinitas — it’s a beautiful place.”

Catherine Blakespear, with her family by her side, was sworn in for her council seat. Photo by Jared Whitlock

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agree with someone, she always listened,” Chapo said. She received gifts and plaques of recognition from groups like Leucadia Town Council, Cardiff 101 Main Street Association and Encinitas Friends of the Arts. In a farewell speech, Barth said she’s proud the council has worked together over the past two years, a spirit she hopes will continue. “We have a responsibility to be nice to each other,” she said. Blakespear credited Barth with inspiring her to serve on the city’s Traffic

and Public Safety Commission for four years, adding that Barth is an example of Encinitas’ tradition of strong female leaders. Blakespear, who bested three other candidates to succeed Barth for the fouryear council seat, said she’s looking forward to collaborating with the rest of the council and city staff. “I look forward to a great four years,” she said. At Gaspar’s recommendation, the council unanimously approved Blakespear for the one-year deputy mayor role. In explaining her suggestion, Gaspar said she served as deputy mayor her first year in office, calling it “a great way to get your feet

Teresa Barth wet.” She said the deputy mayor is expected to attend quite a few events, giving Blakespear the chance to meet more people in the community. And the deputy mayor is chair of the San Dieguito Water District, so Blakespear will get the opportunity to understand water issues better, Gaspar said. Gaspar also said having Blakespear in the role would demonstrate a united council. Blakespear’s emphasis on community character aligns with councilmembers Tony Kranz and Lisa Shaffer, with Gaspar and Councilman Mark Muir making up a council minority more focused on business. “Ninety percent of the time, we vote together,” Gaspar said. “Occasionally we have 3-2s, 4-1s, and that’s OK to disagree, too. But after an election, it’s important we demonstrate we’re all willing to work together.”

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