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Young Encinitas dancer shines on TV, stage. A2
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December 30, 2016
San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept. begins using drones BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY Following a deputy-involved shooting earlier this month in Rancho Santa Fe, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept. used aerial drone footage to document the scene and capture overhead images to be used as evidence. Modern-day footage from these unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, can be paramount in such investigations, said Sheriff’s Department Lt. Jason Vickery. “If it comes down for a jury to look at and see the crime scene in this resolution, it gives a good picture to the person who wasn’t there to what it looked like and how things transpired at that event,” Vickery said. The department, which covers 4,200-square-miles of county land, including the cities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and the community of Rancho Santa Fe, began implementing the drone
program in October after receiving permission from the Federal Aviation Administration in September and researching other law enforcement agencies throughout the country that used the technology. Although the Sheriff’s Department did not seek approval from city councils or residents regarding the drones, Vickery said the department worked with several community advisory groups, consisting of community members and civic leaders. The feedback was mostly positive, he said. “Based on that, there wasn’t a whole lot of opposition,” Vickery said. “I think everybody felt like this would be a valuable asset and help the department to save lives.” But others have voiced that feedback wasn’t enough and considered the decision premature. Christie Hill, senior policy
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept. has begun using drones. strategist for the American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties, said the organization encouraged the Sheriff’s Department in February to hold public meetings before purchasing and implementing the technology, but that request went unanswered. “We became aware through media reports that they were using the drones,” she said. “We still feel that the public should have input to understand the scope of how the drones will be used, the costs and the policy.” Despite the community advisory
groups Vickery said the department worked with, Hill considered there was “no public input.” “We still believe it should be public so the community at large is able to participate and offer comments and input into whether or not this technology should be used,” she said. Further, the ACLU said in a statement the Sheriff's Department policy “provides insufficient details about the ... training” and the language “leaves a lot of discretion for potential misuses of the equipment.” SEE DRONES, A14
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SDA’s program revival is off to a strong start BY CHRIS SAUR Fielding a team for the first time in six years, the San Dieguito Academy girls water polo team is not only playing varsity games again, but the Mustangs are even coming off of an impressive 13-6 victory over El Cajon Valley on Dec. 17. With just two players on the squad with any previous water polo experience — one of whom hasn’t even seen game action because of
CIF transfer rules — that first victory was the latest in a line of memorable milestones so far this season. First came SDA’s first official girls water polo game in six years when it took on San Marcos Nov. 30. (The school’s first crack at fielding a team was a three-year stint in the late 2000s.) The next day, freshman Siona Rector, who had played a little bit of club water polo before this year making her a grizzled veteran for the Mustangs in terms of experience, found the net for SDA’s first goal of the season during a Poway
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Freshman Siona Rector gets set to take a shot in a San Dieguito girls water polo game earlier this season. Rector leads the Mustangs in scoring as they will return to the pool Jan. 4 for their next contest. Tournament game against Vista. Mustang coach Scott Kling said it was a cool
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Young Encinitas dancer shines on TV, stage
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Encinitas resident Merrick Hanna has performed his “flo-bot” style dance moves on So You Think You Can Dance, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Lip Sync Battle Shorties.
BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY His moves may make him look like a robot, but that doesn’t make him any less unique. Merrick Hanna, an 11-year-old Encinitas boy, has become a recent reality television star of sorts thanks to his freestyled hip-hop “flo-bot” style dancing, in which he impersonates androids. He has performed mainly freestyle dances and competed on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Lip Sync Battle Shorties. The sixth grader first got into the dance style and robots in general when he was 2 at an open house for the Solana Beach Fire Station. “I was really little and didn’t really interact much,” he recalled. “I saw this robot, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. From then on, all I did was impersonate that robot.” Then, the impersonations turned into full-on dance moves when Merrick caught the dance group Jabawockeez on television and began copying their dance style. Fame followed for the boy who enjoys dancing in the styles of studio hip-hop and Krump, or aggressive hip-hop, but has also taken lessons in ballet, tap and ballroom. After someone uploaded a video of him dancing on YouTube, Merrick
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‘Team Better’ app motivates women to take care of themselves and their health BY STACEY PHILLIPS Many women today say they are busier than ever juggling their personal and professional lives. Whether they are spending time raising the kids, working at a demanding job or managing the household, they often don’t take the time to care for themselves and their health. Two years ago, Norm Hamson and Grant Ingersoll, both natives of North County San Diego, set out to make a difference in health and wellness for women. The result was the creation of a free app they named “Team Better,” which was launched this past summer for the iPhone and Android. “So many of us get caught up in our routines, we forget to take time to focus on ourselves and our health,” said Jen Kim, a Rancho Santa Fe resident and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who writes food and nutrition blogs for the app. “The app reminds us to take at least a few minutes each day to focus on our health and take care of ourselves.” She said the app provides an abundance of health information from experts that are backed by science. “The app also provides a great social support system which can really help you stay motivated,” said Kim. Each day, app users receive a wellness challenge such as drinking a cup of water before every meal, flossing your teeth or doing 10 pushups. Users earn tickets for every challenge completed and prizes are given out, such as a gift certificate from Amazon, Target or Whole Foods. Kim said the challenges are designed for everyone and don’t require any drastic changes. “These are simple little changes that you can do every day that can make you healthier,” said Kim. “It’s nothing really complicated or advanced.” “What we’re doing is changing everybody in this little way and you’ll see them start making this difference,” said Hamson, a Rancho Santa Fe resident and CEO of Team Better who formerly worked at Qualcomm. He and Ingersoll, who has a finance background and is chairman of the company living in San Clemente, were originally working on a business proposal that involved mammogram utilization. “It’s the most popular of the cancers but still the number two killer of women; one in eight women will get it sometime in their lifetime,” said Hamson. “The outcomes are very survivable if you detect it early, but over 50 percent of women still don’t get their mammograms.” Hamson said the childhood friends soon realized, “There is this huge opportunity to save lives and change the world for the better here but how do we do that?” They asked Jacinta Jimenez, a behavioral clinical psychologist and graduate of Stanford, if she could recommend how to encourage others to do things they know they should do, but still don’t for a variety of reasons. Hamson said that Jimenez told them, “If you are the kind of person who is used to saying ‘yes’ to wellness, then when presented with an opportunity to make a
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The Team Better content team, clockwise from left: Dana Vaughan, Jen Kim, Cynthia Miranda and Kara Chine. healthy choice, you’re more likely to say ‘yes’ to that choice.” After talking to Jimenez, the entrepreneurs decided that rather than build a mammogram app, they would focus on overall wellness for women. “Ninety-nine percent of the things that you do to prevent dying from breast cancer are the same things you do to prevent obesity, anxiety, cardiac illnesses and the top 10 killers of everybody,” said Hamson. In October 2015, they teamed up with technology experts from Intuit to create a web interface that was user-friendly and incorporated positive, happy messages. Then they invited 50 women to test out their idea. Every morning the women were sent a text with a very simple health challenge. On the ninth day of testing, they challenged the group of women to get a mammogram. Hamson said that over 80 percent of the users met that challenge. Amy Dillon was one of those women. A mother of five children, including one with special needs, Dillon hadn’t visited the doctor for about 10 years. When she received the challenge to get a mammogram, she made an appointment and found out that she had a precancerous polyp. Although it could have been catastrophic, because it was identified with the mammogram, she was able to have it removed. “Team Better is a great app,” Dillon told Fox 5 San Diego during a news segment about the app. “I’m very thankful for it—everyone should download it.” Hamson and Ingersoll continued to test their wellness concept over the next four months, interviewing the app’s users, doing research and sending out surveys. After finding it was successful, they worked with a group of engineers to build the app and hired a team of content writers who are all experts in the areas of health and fitness. In addition to Kim, they include Kara Chine SEE TEAM BETTER, A13
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Tolani Collection: Local designer creates popular clothing line BY STACEY PHILLIPS ith a deep love of fashion and a keen eye for design, Alka Tolani began designing silk scarves as a hobby while her two children were in high school about 12 years ago. The Rancho Santa Fe resident was very active in fundraising and was part of the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. Enthusiastic about helping the community, Alka brought her first designs to a charity event for Rady Children’s Hospital. She said the scarves were very well received and greatly helped the charity. She continued to work with several more charities, combining her passion for the community and love for designing. Several friends encouraged her to consider selling her unique pieces to the wholesale California market. She agreed and began making scarves for Kitson, a high-end retailer in Los Angeles that now only sells its products online. “At that time, Kitson was the place to be for celebrities,” said Alka. “When Jessica Alba wore one of the products at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game in 2008, our phones wouldn’t stop ringing. That set the platform for the Tolani brand.” The photograph was included in several fashion publications and brought national and international recognition to the brand. Boutique buyers began reaching out to Alka for her designs and she said that it inspired her to establish her own company, Tolani Collection, after her family name. Her part-time hobby soon became a full-time business. She and her husband, Raj, a scientist with a background in engineering, own and manage the company. Their daughter, Aishya, is
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Designer Alka Tolani and designer Aishya Tolani. the brand manager. Tolani now offers an accessory and clothing line that incorporates modernity and tradition. Inspired by global cultures, Alka said that native design elements are incorporated into the contemporary ready-to-wear clothing line and each of the eye-catching prints is one-of-a-kind. More than 50 celebrities have been seen wearing Tolani clothing, including Kim Kardashian, Halle Berry, Nicky Hilton, Nicole Richie, Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez and many others. The products are sold under three different brands and include blouses, pants, skirts and dresses, as well as accessories such as kimonos, capes and scarves. Tolani clothing is made of silk and sold in high-end department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie, Revolve, Zappos
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and specialty stores all over the world. It is also being sold to distributors internationally in Australia, Italy, Germany and Spain. The fashion designer said that she often sees her clothing being worn while she is traveling. “It feels really good to watch someone wear your brand and they are walking right next to you,” she said. Her daughter Aishya, a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Parson’s School of Design in New York, orchestrates the photo shoots for the Tolani brand. “It’s a big production for us,” said Alka. “We have our makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers and models.” “You can identify a Tolani from a distance,” said Alka. “You will not miss it because it is so
distinct in design and drenched in color when it comes to silk. We’re known for our prints.” As creative director, Alka travels extensively, about six months a year, and is exposed to a variety of culture that she incorporates into the designs. “I get my inspiration from music, architecture, art or landscape,” she said. “I am taking the elements from these different aspects of life and translating it into everyday wear for women.” The Tolanis set up a Computer Aided Design (CAD) studio overseas in India where the designs are created digitally. “We have over two dozen CAD artists so our prints are created from scratch,” said Alka, who provides input on more than 50 designs daily. “Every single print we make is one-of-a-kind and tailored to flatter a woman’s body.” After the designs are created, they are printed digitally on silk. Alka and Raj also opened a warehouse in North San Diego County, which includes a design studio. The company is currently creating a new brand that focuses on velvets as well as embroideries on tencel, an environmentally-friendly fabric that Alka said feels soft like denim and hangs like silk. It is scheduled to be introduced in the next few months. “Passion is so critical when you create something,” said Alka. “There is no limit to growth if you are dedicated and if you are hard-working and if you have a vision. That’s what you need to have — a vision. The sky is the limit. You have to be thinking beyond your box.” For more information about Tolani, visit tolanicollection.com.
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Training and Education About the Middle East — or T.E.A.M. — will present a discussion with Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, director of the AMCHA Initiative, on the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement (or BDS) and Campus Anti-Semitism in Carlsbad on Jan. 8. Rossman-Benjamin, who is also a University of California faculty member as well as director of the AMCHA Initiative — a non-profit dedicated to investigating, documenting, educating about and combating anti-Semitism at colleges throughout the United States — has written about anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism in American universities. She has also lectured on the growing threat to the safety of Jewish students on college campuses. The free event will take place in the Carlsbad Dove Library community room, 1775 Dove Lane, at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged by emailing teamisraelsd@gmail.com.
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The San Pasqual Valley is viewable from the Bernardo Summit Trail.
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Volunteers sought for Bernardo Summit Trail restoration Recreational Equipment, Inc., better known as the sporting goods store REI, along with the San Dieguito River Valley Park, the San Diego Mountain Biking Association and the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy are looking for volunteers to help restore the Bernardo Summit Trail within the San Dieguito River Park. Approximately a half-mile portion of the multi-use, unpaved road needs to be repaired, with an ultimate goal to increase access to outdoor recreation,
according to a news release about the project. REI has allotted $10,000 for the project, which will take place Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. The trail provides a panoramic view of Lake Hodges to the west and the San Pasqual Valley and local mountains to the east. Also nearby is the Coast to Crest Trail, which is 70 miles and goes through unique landscapes like the coast in Del Mar and the Volcan Mountain in Julian.
Boys basketball: San Dieguito Academy bounced back from a slow start to win its last two games at the Sweetwater Lions Club Classic on Dec. 22. The Mustangs defeated Southwest San Diego, 80-20, in the finale. James Bert scored 12 points and Ron Arbib scored 20 points to lead SDA. Daniel Chagnon added nine points and had five rebounds in that contest. The victory followed a 69-32 win over Clairemont the previous day in which Carter Hall scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds and Bert poured in 16 points. The Mustangs lost their first three games in the
tournament. They improved their overall record for the season to 4-7. Girls soccer: San Dieguito Academy experienced its first loss of the season as the Mustangs fell to Oceanside, 2-1, in a nonleague game on Dec. 20. The Mustangs dropped to 8-1 overall for the season. Girls basketball: La Costa Canyon defeated Del Norte, 64-32, in a nonleague game on Dec. 20. Alexis Machain scored 19 points to lead the Mavericks. Margaux Eibel added 15 points and Haley Dumiak had 11. LCC improved to 8-2 overall for the season.
Cardiff by the Sea Library to sell $3 bags of books The Friends of the Cardiff by the Sea Library will sell bags of books on Jan. 7. Shoppers are invited to fill a paper grocery bag with books from select tables for $3. They may also buy individual books for 25 cents each. The sales will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. at 2081 Newcastle Ave. in Cardiff. All proceeds will benefit the library and its programs. For more information, visit friendscardifflibrary.org.
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Don Diego Scholarship Foundation awards two Encinitas residents Two college freshmen from Encinitas were among about a dozen San Diego residents who received scholarships from the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation. Sophia Mock, who received $1,000, and Samuel (Bubba) Sugarman, who received $2,500, were among the recipients, according to a news release from the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded about $797,000 in scholarships to 177 students since 1986.
Mock, a student at UC Santa Barbara, was recognized for her 4.0 grade point average in classes like chemistry, calculus and anthropology. She is also part of the university’s Adventure Program Leadership Training Course, which includes rock climbing, canoeing and surfing, as well as interpersonal skills and group safety. Sugarman, who attends Principia College in Elsah, Ill., has earned all A’s SEE SCHOLARSHIPS, A14
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peration Game On delivered 12 sets of new TaylorMade golf clubs to wounded troop members, who were fitted for the clubs, Dec. 15 at the Del Mar Golf Center. The men and women were at the center to receive their hard-earned clubs, golf bags and accessories. They were surprised when Santa (Operation
Game On founder Tony Perez)) delivered the items in a red 1963 Galaxie Convertible. Operation Game On provides golf as a form of rehabilitation for returning combat-injured troops suffering from physical and mental disabilities. Visit operationgameon.org for more info. Online: www.delmartimes.net
Christina Cortez thanks Santa for her new golf clubs
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Nicole Heffel and Darren D’Ambrogi and their new golf clubs
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Operation Game On board members Patrick Schultz, Mike Becker, founder Tony Perez, Bruce McCarty, Michael Spacciapolli
Del Mar Golf Center Instructors Don Rasmussen, Matt Clay and Christopher Lesson, with Santa (aka Operation Game On founder Tony Perez)
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This is the 10th year for the modern music festival at the Athenaeum.
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Modern Music Festival strikes a chord at Athenaeum, Jan. 5-8 FROM ATHENAEUM REPORTS he Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will host the 10th annual SoundON Festival of Modern Music, featuring four days of concerts, performances, workshops, lectures and art, Jan. 5-8 at 1008 Wall St. In collaboration with San Diego New Music, the program is curated by NOISE percussionist Morris Palter. (Part 1) SOUNDSTREAMS will feature works awash of aural awareness by current and former San Diego composers, including Benjamin Sabey, former San Diego New Music executive director Nathan Brock, and NOISE cellist Franklin Cox, and works by New Zealand composer Chris Cree Brown, French composer Betsy Jolas and American maverick James Tenney. Evocative of sonic panoramas, these works are foundational in their motive, yet sweeping in their inference. (Part 2) RISING CURRENTS I & II will feature established and newly established composers. While individually creative in their compositional explorations, collectively they represent composers who derive their strength from dynamic internal forces that connect them intimately to their immediate surroundings, be they natural,
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urban or cultural. All will be joined by guest composers James Romig, Benjamin Sabey and Andrew Staniland. The Jan. 7 evening event will feature a world premiere of “Festival of Whispers,” by composer Matthew Burtner, which will be presented with an installation during the festival. “Festival of Whispers” was commissioned by The Athenaeum in honor of the 20th anniversary collaboration with San Diego New Music and the 10th anniversary of SoundOn Festival. NOISE artists: Lisa Cella, flute; Colin McAllister, guitar and conductor; Mark Menzies, violin; Franklin Cox, cello; Robert Zelickman, clarinet; Christopher Adler, piano and Morris Palter, percussion. Special guest artists: Glen Whitehead, trumpet and electronics; Eric Simonson, piano and conductor; Ariana Warren, clarinet; Stephanie Aston, soprano; Derek Keller, guitar; Pablo Gómez, guitar and Jorge Lopez Ramos, guitar. ■ IF YOU GO: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. Four-Day Festival Pass: $55 members, $70 non-members. One-Day Pass: $20 members, $25 non-members, $5 students. Tickets and schedule: (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org/sound-on
Expert to offer tips on how to prevent sports injuries A free physician-led presentation on “Safety First: Prevent Sports Injuries and Concussions” will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Pacific Trails Middle School in Carmel Valley. Sports participation offers many physical and social benefits to students – but also exposes them to injury risks ranging from minor scrapes to serious head or spine injuries. More than 2.6 million children under the age of 19 receive emergency treatment each year for sports and recreation-related injuries. Learn about sports injuries that are most
common – on the field and on the court – at this free event. Dr. Brad Stiles, a Sharp Rees-Stealy sports medicine doctor, will offer tips on how to prevent sports injuries from happening – and how to treat them if they do. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get health information at various booths. Pacific Trails Middle School is located at 5975 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, 92130. For more information or to register, call 1-800-82-SHARP or visit sharp.com/schooledonwellness.
Penguin Plunge to be held in Del Mar Jan. 1 Dive into the New Year during Del Mar’s annual Penguin Plunge on Jan. 1. Del Mar lifeguards and community members will celebrate 2017 with a dip in the Pacific Ocean during the popular event, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Del Mar Lifeguard Tower on 17th Street in Del Mar.
The event is free and if you run out into the water, you get free hot drinks, donuts and a certificate. The event draws up to 1,000 people so come early and bring warm clothes. For more information, visit delmarlifeguard.com/current.htm.
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Students in adapted PE classes compete in annual basketball tournament BY JUSTIN LAFFERTY ith the stands full of fans, cheerleaders in spirit-sharing mode and great competition ahead, Thursday, Dec. 1, was one basketball game Gautham Ananthanarayanan wouldn’t miss for the world. The eighth-grader at Carmel Valley Middle School had been looking forward to the game all year. On the drive to La Costa Canyon High, Gautham even navigated the way for his mother, Srividya. Gautham, a high-functioning autistic athlete, joined roughly 90 other middle and high school
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students for the San Dieguito Union School District’s adapted physical education basketball tournament, now in its 11th year. The event brings together special needs students, allowing kids of all abilities to shoot some hoops and have fun with teammates. “He’s with his friends, he’s enjoying the game and he’s having the time of his life,” Srividya said of her son. “I have tears of joy every time I see him do something that he wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity to do.” The event, which started at Carmel Valley, continued Dec. 1 with students SEE BASKETBALL, A11
Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association Program Director Teresa Miller and San Dieguito Union High School District Adaptive Physical Education teacher Kasey Galik with participants. PHOTOS BY MCKENZIE IMAGES
Team Hammer was on hand to demonstrate the sport.
Standing: Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association Program Director Teresa Miller, Assistant Program Director Lindsay Holzhammer and Board Vice President Nancy Rosenberger. Front row: Herm the Worm, Patti Knight, Alex Blankenship and Manny Cano.
La Costa Canyon cheerleaders came out to support the teams.
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EVENT BRIEFS West African Dance Kara Mack, a Los Angeles-based choreographer, will teach West African dance lessons from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30. at Dance North County Studio. Classes at the studio, at 535 Encinitas Blvd. Ste. 100 in Encinitas, include Mash Up, a rendition of Southern marching drumline dance, accompanied by percussionists playing the rhythms. The cost for the classes are $15 for one or $25 for both. For more information, call 760-402-7229.
New Year’s Eve Senior Dance The Credit Union will perform live music at the Encinitas Senior Center to celebrate the new year. There will also be refreshments and giveaways at the event, which will take place at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10. For more information, call 760-943-2250.
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FROM BASKETBALL, A10 from host La Costa Canyon High, Torrey Pines High and Oak Crest, Carmel Valley and Diegueno middle schools. It had a distinct big-game feel, complete with the La Costa Canyon cheer squad, music and team jerseys. Each player was given the chance to make a basket, with assists coming from students, teachers, staff and varsity basketball players. Players could choose to shoot for the traditional basket or a standing basket closer to the floor. “It gives them ownership and self-esteem to be part of the school and to be proud of who they are and not to be seen as disabled, but as an athlete,” said Kasey Galik, the event’s organizer. “Everyone can be seen as an athlete, whether you’re in a wheelchair or you have one arm. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I just wanted to give everyone an opportunity to be seen and represent their school.” Galik, an adapted PE teacher at La Costa Canyon, feels the event gives students more confidence and a greater sense of school pride. That confidence transfers to academics, as well, said Galik, who lost her left arm in a boating accident. Many athletes return year after year,
Saxony Road in Encinitas. The free meeting, which will take place from 6:45 to 9 p.m., will include viewings of film trailers and discussions of featured films. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Joyce Gerber at 619-630-9186.
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Families Make History: Handmade Picture Frames Make handmade picture frames every Saturday and Sunday in December (except holidays) at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. In the mid-to-late-1850’s, gift givers ranked handmade gifts number one over those that were purchased or manufactured. The Heritage Museum invites local residents to create their own picture frame using an array of art supplies and get in a happy holiday frame of mind. For more information, visit sdheritage.org/free-family-activities or call 760-632-9711. eager to play for their schools. While some players (like Gautham) are diehard hoopsters eager for the chance to make a splash, others like Torrey Pines senior Ashley Clark were more than happy to have fun and help out other kids on the court. Teamwork was a constant theme throughout the event. Though he was named the MVP of one of the La Costa Canyon teams (LCC had three squads at the event), Joey Neill didn’t play for the accolades. Wearing a blue No. 35 jersey, the Mavericks sophomore was happy for the award, but scoring wasn’t his favorite part of the game. “I like this because I can be a part of a team,” Neill said. “I liked competing with every teammate and passing the ball to everyone. I want to keep doing this next year.” Karen Geaslin, an adapted PE teacher at Oak Crest, said her kids get “super excited” for this event every year. “You can see that they really enjoy it and it makes them feel like superstars,” said Geaslin. “When they go home, they show their parents their medals, they hang them, and it’s a real life experience for them.” – Justin Lafferty is a freelance writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Cinderella seeking forever family for a fairy-'tail' ending In early October, Helen Woodward Animal Center reported on the arrival of two female adult dogs from Thailand. Rescued from the dog meat trade by Soi Dog Foundation (a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless, neglected and abused dogs and cats of Asia), the dogs found a safe haven at Helen Woodward Animal Center where staff, trainers and fosters have been assisting them on their road to a promising new life. Now one of these “Thai cross breeds,” a pretty 9-year-old female named Cinderella, is ready to settle down by the fire with a forever family of her very own. Cinderella’s journey from across the world wasn’t an easy one. Soi Dog Foundation estimates that approximately 5 million dogs per year are consumed in Vietnam, the majority being stolen pets.
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Deptartment will be on patrol through Jan. 1 to conduct additional DUI patrols. The goal, authorities said, is to “find impaired drivers before they hurt or kill someone.” So far this year, the Sheriff’s Department has arrested more than 1,200 for DUI of drugs or alcohol, according to the news release. Last year, 1,521 people were arrested.
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Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams to perform at Belly Up Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams will perform two shows at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Sunday, Jan. 15 and Monday, Jan. 16. Both shows start at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Williams is touring in support of her highly-acclaimed album The Ghosts of Highway 20. Press reactions to the album have been fantastic with Pitchfork lauding the record as one that is, “...among the best works of her career...” and The New York Times highlighting her voice as “...rougher and more compelling than ever.” Featured on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Rolling Stone and PBS Newshour, Williams opened up about the new album, which explores how Interstate 20 has been a literal and figurative backdrop throughout her entire life. The narratives revolve around the 1,500-mile Highway 20 (aka Interstate 20) that runs in part from Georgia to Texas. For more information, visit lucindawilliams.com and bellyup.com. The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave., in Solana Beac, and can be reached at 858-481-8140.
Expert to explain why things taste the way they do at Brandeis luncheon The San Dieguito Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee presents the annual outreach provided by Brandeis University, University on Wheels, at a luncheon at The Crossings in Carlsbad, Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. During each winter break, professors from the university travel the country, speaking to the chapters which financially support the Brandeis libraries and provide scholarships. This year, Dr. Don Katz of the Department of Psychology will present “Apples to Apples: Just an Illusion.” As he says, an apple looks like an apple and tastes like an apple, and so we know that it’s an apple. Or do we? Katz will explain why things taste the way they do, and how our brains discern “yummy” from “yuck.” More scientifically, it’s called gustatory perception – a neuroscience dealing with the taste of food. The Crossings is located at 5800 The Crossings Drive, at the Carlsbad Golf Course. The cost is $55 or $65 (partly tax deductible) to benefit the BNC Scholarship Campaign. For information or reservations, by Jan. 2, please call 858-487-1422.
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from Encinitas and Dana Vaughan from Poway, who are both writers for the social/mental/emotional challenges and blogs; and Cynthia Miranda, a fitness writer from Carlsbad. “It’s a fun app for women because the challenges are doable and even though they only take a few minutes of your day, they resonate into your everyday life and may even have lasting effects,” said Miranda, who has been in the fitness industry for more than 20 years and has a degree in sports medicine. “We want users to feel like we are sharing a cup of coffee and to have our trust. We have their best interest in mind and we all share similar concerns and joys.” Hamson said there are dozens of daily challenge apps available but what sets Team Better apart from the others is the quality of content provided by the writers. “They’re moms, they’re busy, employed and doing a variety of things,” he said. “They understand the women who we are talking to.” After officially launching the app this summer during breast cancer awareness month in October, the number of users grew to 8,000 in late December. “We want everybody to get a little bit better every day,” said Hamson. “The big message is that you are worth it. You deserve this. You deserve more than five minutes a day, but we’ll help you take at least five minutes a day for you.” For more information, visit www.teambetter.com or download the Team Better app from the App Store.
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ow’s the time for thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Scripps pediatricians have some ideas on resolutions for the whole family. A recent informal survey of Scripps pediatricians across San Diego County revealed a half dozen key issues that were frequently raised by parents about their children’s well-being in 2016. Read more about those issues, and resolve to address them in 2017 using the advice outlined below. Screen time The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines on television and digital media use in children and teens in November 2016, noting that today’s children are spending an average of seven hours a day on screen media, such as television, computers and phones. While the AAP recommends specific guidelines for different age groups, they advocate that parents should act as media mentors no matter what the age of their children. Visit aap.org to view the recommendations (in the AAP Press Room, news release dated Oct. 21, 2016). “Parents need to act as teachers and guides for their children on how best to use media,” says Mackenzie Coffin, M.D., a pediatrician at Scripps Clinic, Carmel Valley. “Teach them, starting at a young age, how to navigate media, set expectations and boundaries, and make sure screen time doesn’t take the place of physical activity and social interaction in the real world.’ Weight and obesity According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, and in 2012 more than one-third of children ages 6 to 11 and adolescents ages 12 to 19 were overweight or obese.
FROM DRONES, A1 It is also unclear who decides what data is necessary to store, what criteria must be met to allow the sheriff to ignore constitutional rights and what is considered “reasonable and respectful” in regard to privacy, according to the ACLU. Ultimately, the decision came down to Sheriff Bill Gore, who told the County Board of Supervisors — which allots the department’s budget — about the intention to use the UAVs. He did not have to receive permission from the board, however, because the $125,000 cost for the pilot program was accounted for in the existing budget, Vickery said. Since then, the six cameras — costing the department about $7,000 total — have been used by the SWAT team three times, for the Rancho Santa Fe officer-involved-shooting and at several homicide scenes, Vickery said. The bomb arson unit and tactical teams can also use the drones to get closer views of potentially dangerous situations. “It can do what the robots do, only with an aerial view,” Vickery said. The idea is to get a feel of the drones in a year-long pilot program, which costs the department $125,000 out of its total $600 million budget, Vickery said. The cost of the program includes trainings, equipment and additional cameras, such as a single $16,000
Obesity can cause a broad range of health problems, such as asthma, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. In addition, children who are obese are more apt to experience a negative body image, depression and low self-esteem. “As parents and caregivers, you can help prevent your children from becoming obese,” says Dr. Coffin. “Encourage healthy eating habits by being a role model, cook healthy meals with your family, help your kids stay active and remove calorie-rich snacks and treats.” Other key health issues cited by Scripps pediatricians include: Teen anxiety and depression A study published in the December issue of Pediatrics found that major depression is on the rise in adolescents, particularly among girls. Looking at data from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health from 2005 to 2014, researchers found that major depressive episodes increased in adolescents by 37 percent. Parents can help by: • Talking with your teen frequently •Offering support by letting your teen know you are there and willing to provide support •Confirming your teen’s feelings If you are concerned about depression or anxiety in your teen, talk with your pediatrician. Nutrition One of the most common worries that Scripps pediatricians heard from parents in 2016 was what to feed their children. The AAP encourages parents to think about their nutritional choices as health decisions. The AAP recommends taking a broad, whole-diet approach to nutrition, avoiding highly processed foods and using small amounts of sugar, salt, fats and oils to enhance the flavors of nutritious foods. Serve high-quality protein, such as lean meats, fish, nuts and eggs; vegetables; fruits; grains; and low-fat dairy. Most children and teens need to eat every
three to four hours throughout the day to meet current daily nutritional guidelines. Younger children need to eat three meals and at least two healthy snacks, while older kids need to eat three meals and at least one snack a day. Doctors recommend aiming for a structured, distraction-free eating schedule, with mid-morning and after-school snacks, and serving healthy items, such as fresh fruits and vegetables and low-fat Greek yogurt. Deferring Vaccines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official vaccination schedule, supported by the AAP, targets 14 serious diseases, including whooping cough, polio and meningitis, and is very specific to keeping children as safe as possible until they are fully protected. According to the AAP, there is no safe way to adjust the schedule and know that your child will be safe from potentially life-threatening infections. Delay may mean more shots in the long run. Talk with your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccines or feel strongly about delaying certain immunizations. There is some flexibility within the regular schedule while still following the recommendations. For instance, babies can get the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine any time between six and 18 months. Orthopedic injuries With more young children focusing on a single sport and playing all year, pediatricians are seeing more chronic overuse injuries. The AAP encourages a balanced approach to sports, especially before puberty. Growing bones are less resilient to stress. To give young children’s bodies time to recover, parents should plan at least one day off per week and at least one month off per year from training for one sport. “To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff of Scripps Health. For more information, please visit www.scripps.org/CNP or call (858) 207-4317.
infrared camera that can be attached to a drone for night or dark footage. Vickery expects the technology to speed up investigations by mapping out crime and investigation scenes in one shot. Four deputies have been trained so far, with another four being trained by the end of January, Vickery said. Vickery stressed that the drones — which currently have a 45-minute turn-around time to arrive at a crime scene — fall under a “checks and balances system” and will not be misused or abused. He said there are several policies and laws in place to guide and enforce how the technology is used. The Federal Aviation Administration, for example, regulates usage at night, so the Sheriff’s Department needs to request permission ahead of time for that use. The drones also cannot fly above 400 feet. Vickery also added that no footage will be stored unless it can be used as evidence. The department is also bound by the law to allow suspects to view footage regarding his or her crime scene. He sees this as a useful tool going forward and envisions the devices in the back of all patrol cars in the future. “By the end of the year, there will be several police and fire agencies using these in the county,” Vickery said. “I think we owe it to the public to explore this option and use this because it can be such a valuable tool.”
FROM SCHOLARSHIPS, A7 and enough college credits to be considered a sophomore. He was also elected president of his house, plays on the rugby team, serves as a volunteer firefighter and plans to join the flying club to earn his pilot instructor certification. Additionally, he was awarded the opportunity to study in Geneva, Switzerland to learn to mobilize a COURTESY global Encinitas resident Sophia organization Mock, a freshman at UC through Leaders Santa Barbara, was Across Borders. awarded $1,000 from the Other recipients Don Diego Scholarship included Courtney Foundation. Ouellette of Carlsbad and Sofia Davis of Rancho Santa Fe. Students can apply for the foundation’s 2017 scholarship program at dondiegoscholarship.org by Jan. 23. — Submitted press release
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The San Dieguito girls water polo team gathers in the water to talk strategy during a recent outing. The Mustang program is playing varsity games for the first time in six years, and already has its first win of the season. FROM POLO, A1 and then played Mission Hills again on Dec. 6 and it was a three-goal game. “Just the experience we got from the tournament and that one practice working on learning the concepts together, we were able to be in that (second game against Mission Hills). That was a great confidence booster.” Because of the timing of the holidays, the SDA boys team making a deep run to the playoffs and the fact that it took longer to figure out the divisions between JV and varsity girls squads (with none of the girls having any experience), that practice between the two Mission Hills games was among the first the Mustangs had as a complete varsity team. It all came together on Dec. 17, when Rector had a hat trick, while seniors Linnea Leidy and Chaitanya Hebert and sophomore Bridget Brightfield each tallied two goals in SDA’s first win. Single scores in that victory came from Ruby Feeney, Julia Mendoza, Kara Clancy and Gabriella Gjata, and senior goalie Hana Chen made eight key saves. On the other end of the pool, Kling said Gracie Williams has been key to the Mustang defense. “She is a fantastic defender guarding the other team’s two-meter,” Kling continued. “Like almost all of our girls, she came in with zero experience and has picked up the body angles and where she needs to be to play defense, really quickly.” When SDA takes the pool next, for a Jan. 4 home game against Santa Fe Christian set for 6:15 p.m. at Alga Norte Aquatics Center, it will get a little boost from the season debut of Bridget
FROM CINDERELLA, A12 understandable confusion and fear. But with the assistance of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s medical team, staff, trainers, and a very dedicated foster caregiver named Cheryl Solomon who became Cinderella’s “Fairy Dogmother,” the true princess in this special canine was revealed.
Brightfield’s older sister Allison. A senior, Allison Brightfield is the only player on the roster with actual high school water polo experience as she transferred from La Costa Canyon (hence the sitting out until January per CIF rules). “I call Allison my little assistant coach,” Kling said. “(Allison Brightfield and Rector) are always there helping the girls with the little things like where to be and arm angles for shots. They have both been a very positive influence. “Another thing is that our boys team feels very invested in helping the team, so some of them will come to practice and help our girls, it’s been a really cool thing to see.” And none of it would have been possible if a group led by a trio of girls and their families hadn’t done the hard work to get the program going. Kling said Lily Kreps, Shannon Wylot and JV player Katie Eliceiri — along with their moms, Joann Kreps, Allison Wylot and Lisa Hannan — were the main thrusts in getting the school to recognize that it should have a team. Kreps is a junior and Wylot is a sophomore, as the team is made up of six seniors, five juniors, six sophomores and Rector, the lone freshman. In addition to fellow seniors Brightfield, Chen, Gjata, Hebert and Leidy, Natalie Shields provides leadership to the younger Mustangs. “When we play games, the one thing the other coaches always say is how positive our team is, no matter the score,” Kling said. “The girls are learning the game but also creating a program. And the seniors, even though they have only one year, are really taking their role seriously in putting in all of the hard work and setting a tone for the program.” Cinderella’s ideal family will consist of experienced dog owners who are prepared to provide a safe, stable environment and create comfort and security in her new life. For more information on Cinderella (or the other SOI dog Leanne), please contact Helen Woodward Animal Center at 858-756-4117 ext. 313, online at www.animalcenter.org, or stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.
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