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Community

■ Sitar hero: Kartik Seshadri.

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■ Burn survivors rebuild lives with boost from special camp.

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Lifestyle

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Encinitas City Council adopts plastic bag ban

BY JARED WHITLOCK With a state deadline nearing, the Encinitas City Council voted 3-2 at its Aug. 20 meeting to adopt a ban on single-use plastic bags.

The legislation will take effect early next spring for grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores. By next fall, the ban will expand to other retailers and farmers markets.

“Each year we learn more about the negative impacts of plastics,” said Councilwoman Teresa Barth, who voted in favor of the ban.

She added moments later: “This is not at all superficial and sends a clear message that we in Encinitas really do care about our environment.”

It’s estimated around 300 establishments will fall under the ordinance. However, food vendors are a notable exemption. And bags for produce and meat at grocery stores are still OK under the new rules.

Like Solana Beach’s ban, Encinitas establishments will be required to charge 10 cents per paper bag. The collected fee will stay with the retailer.

Mayor Kristin Gaspar opposed the motion, stating the council wrongly ignored its own standards by not pursuing an environmental impact report (EIR) for the ban.

“I do remain unsupportive of the council action that led us here this evening,” Gaspar said.

A consultant’s study presented to council last June found to fill the void left by plastic bags, manufacturing additional reusable bags would generate a significant amount of greenhouse gases, resulting in the need for a costly EIR. A council majority at that time said the report’s flawed methodology grossly overestimated greenhouse gases. They also stated the ban is helping the environment, and so an EIR isn’t necessary to move forward.

Councilman Mark Muir, who also voted against the item, said he’s optimistic the state’s Senate Bill 270 will pass, making a local ban unnecessary for now.

SB 270, which also mandates a 10-cent fee for paper See BAN, page 18

What the approved I-5 corridor plan will mean for Encinitas

Back to school for EUSD students Students in the Encinitas Union School District bid a fond farewell to summer and headed back to school Aug. 18.

(Above) Park Dale Lane Elementary School students cycle to their first days of classes for the 2014-15 school year. See more inside.

For photos online, visit www. encinitasadvocate.com PHOTO/JON CLARK

■ Lux Art Institute hosts creative family event.

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Encinitas 101 Taste of MainStreet

BY JARED WHITLOCK Last week, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a $6.5 billion package of freeway, rail and bike infrastructure from La Jolla to Oceanside.

Called the North Coast Corridor program, a number of its projects are slated for Encinitas.

Those include: an underpass on the Manchester Avenue strawberry fields; adding rail lines; constructing roundabouts at the Birmingham Drive freeway interchange; and widening Interstate 5.

“If you want to drive, ride your bike, take the train or car pool, there will be more options,” said Arturo Jacobo, Caltrans project manager. “We’re very happy with the approval.”

The underpass, often referred to as a direct-access ramp (DAR), aims to make it easier for cars on Manchester Avenue to enter I-5.

See CORRIDOR, page 18

A mock-up image of a direct-access ramp and Park and Ride just off Manchester Avenue. The ramp and other Encinitas projects are a part of the North Coast Corridor program, which the California Coastal Commission signed off on. COURTESY OF KEEP SAN DIEGO MOVING

Ballot arguments submitted over medical marijuana dispensaries • City attorney’s impartial analysis also released

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Encinitas 101 presented the 25th Annual Taste of MainStreet Aug. 19 along Highway 101 in Encinitas. Attendees had the opportunity to sample food from more than 30 restaurants, and taste wine and beer served at Sip Stops hosted by shops and salons. Live music was featured at multiple venues.

(Above) Domingo refills the risotto at Via Italia Trattoria. See more photos inside. For photos online, visit www. encinitasadvocate.com. PHOTO/JON CLARK

BY JARED WHITLOCK Supporters and opponents of Measure F, an initiative to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Encinitas, recently each turned in an argument that will appear with voter information pamphlets for November’s election.

The argument against states, in part, that neighboring cities haven’t approved the dispensaries. So if Measure F passed, it would make Encinitas a destination for those seeking marijuana.

“Marijuana storefronts have been crime magnets because they have ready cash and an easy product to steal,” the argument states.

The position was signed by resident Nancy Logan and John Redman, the execu-

tive director of Californians for Drug Free Youth, among others.

It goes on to say that medical marijuana would provide easy access for teenagers.

On the flip side, the argument in favor of Measure F states that more than a majority of Encinitas residents favored California’s Proposition 19, the failed initiative that would have legalized marijuana.

“In 2010, the voters of Encinitas again chose to defeat the black market and reaffirmed their desire for regulation and oversight of marijuana … despite the clear will of the public, there is still no safe access for marijuana.”

The position was signed by James Schmachtenberger, chairman of the Patient See MARIJUANA, Page 18

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Encinitas Union School District believes use of iPads aligns with new Common Core standards

BY JARED WHITLOCK Student access to iPads is going hand in hand with the EUSD (Encinitas Union School District) transition to the new Common Core standards — that was one conclusion from a presentation at the Aug. 19 district Board of Trustees meeting.

Leighangela Brady, EUSD assistant superintendent of business services, updated the board on the various ways the district is implementing Common Core. A portion of her presentation was dedicated to how iPads align with the new education standards, which have been adopted by 40 states.

For one, Brady said the district’s iPads promote individualized learning, one of the tenets of Common Core. “It’s about leveraging technology,� she said.

District officials have previously stated that students using iPads get instant feedback that’s tailored specifically to each individual. So students have a strong grasp of areas that need improvement.

Also, rather than memorizing lectures, they can demonstrate understanding by putting together presentations, movies and other media.

The district rolled out its iPad program in 2012 among upper grade levels. Now, nearly every K-6 student in the district has an iPad. EUSD paid $2.7 million for the 5,400 devices. Funding comes from Proposition P, the district’s voter-approved bond.

In a survey administered by EUSD earlier this year, 93 percent of 742 parents who responded rated EUSD’s iPad program as good to excellent, Brady noted. “They talked about how responsible the students were, even at the kindergarten level,� Brady said. “Parents commented that students are more motivated, they’re more engaged, and they’re feeling that students are more creative as a result of using the iPads.�

She said the iPads are also conducive to Common Core’s focus on digital classrooms and producing tech-savvy students.

Because the iPads are new, EUSD plans more teacher-training sessions on managing classrooms with the devices and other technology, especially since the district has quite a few new teachers this year, Brady said.

The district also previously bumped up from part-time to full-time a teacher who oversees the iPads and other technology.

On the teaching front, the iPads allow instructors to access and download cloudbased training and documents. Brady likened it to “a Netflix of teaching resources.�

Trustee Gregg Sonken, echoing others on the board, said he was pleased with the district’s progress in carrying out Common Core. Since it was an informational item, no action was taken.

The agenda item didn’t draw any public speakers.

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The City of Encinitas and local nonprofit Circulate San Diego have developed a series of online surveys that allow citizens to rank Encinitas locations based on pedestrian safety concerns for those areas.

These online surveys, organized by location within the five communities that make up Encinitas, will help to prioritize safety improvements based on a number of factors—and one of the most important factors will be public input.

The results of these online surveys will be presented in a series of five workshops scheduled throughout October 2014, and will also be included in the draft Pedestrian Travel and Safe Routes to School Plan, which is slated to be completed by January 2015.

City will use that plan to document and prioritize pedestrian safety concerns and, ultimately, to seek funding for future infrastructure improvements.

The online survey is available now, and will be open until Sept. 20, 2014. To access the survey, and for additional project information visit: www.letsmoveencinitas.org For more information, https://www.facebook.com/LetsMoveEncinitas and Twitter: @Move_Encinitas

Encinitas candidates forum set for Sept. 16 A Town Hall meeting and Candidates Forum will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 16 at Ada Harris School, 1408 Windsor Road, Cardiff, where the public can meet the candidates for Encinitas City Council and mayor. Hear brief statements from the candidates, followed by a question and answer period.

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a study gauging the effectiveness of EUSD’s iPad program.

To measure this, the center conducted four indepth case studies in district classrooms over the span of several months.

It found that the iPads advanced writing skills, in particular. More generally, the devices encouraged creative thinking, communication and problem solving, according to the findings.

But the study also stated that the district should dedicate more resources to better train teachers in leading classrooms with iPads.

That’s because teachers often weren’t sure how to incorporate the iPads into math instruction.

Brady also informed the board about moving to new math standards for Common Core. Some parents have voiced concerns with the transition.

Look for an article on the topic in next week’s edition of the Encinitas Advocate.

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Sitar hero Sitar virtuoso Kartik Seshadri of Encinitas, mentored by Ravi Shankar, points the way forward for Indian classical music

BY JARED WHITLOCK Growing up in India, Kartik Seshadri was recognized by musicians at age 6 for his full-scale sitar solos.

Not long after, his music even caught the ear of the legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar, who paid him a visit and later became his guru.

“It was a complete honor,” Seshadri said. “Obviously, I couldn’t believe it.”

He added: “No matter what I was doing as a kid, whether flying kites or running down the street or playing cricket or marbles, one thing that always called to “No matter what I was doing as a kid, whether flying me was music. I can’t put kites or running down the street or playing cricket or into words why that is.” marbles, one thing that always called to me was music,” More than five decades says Kartik Seshadri of Encinitas. COURTESY PHOTO later, he’s still enamored with Indian classical music, a form that has its roots in Hindu scriptures and includes instruments like sitar and tanpura.

Seshadri’s dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed. Songlines Magazine UK has called him today’s greatest sitar player. And the Federation of Indian Associations, San Diego will honor him Aug. 24 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, for his contributions to Indian music.

He often performs throughout the world, from Carnegie Hall to his homeland. Once in a while, he plays in Encinitas, where he’s lived for more than two decades.

“Kartik is a world-class musician who has achieved great success internationally,” said Jim Gilliam, Encinitas arts administrator, in an email. “We know him as a humble and generous artist who presents concerts for the community at the Encinitas Library.

“People probably don’t realize that this is the same person who concertizes at Carnegie Hall. His talent and passion for Indian classical music connects with people from all cultures and we are honored that he is part of our local arts community.”

In his teens, Shankar formally took him on as a disciple, which proved to be formative to Seshadri’s development as a musician. Seshadri recalled playing from early in the morning to late at night at Shankar’s house in Varanasi, India.

“We were awash in music, steeped in the depths of our tradition,” Seshadri said. “I learned a lot, to say the least.”

Seshadri moved to the U.S. in 1981 to continue his apprenticeship and support Shankar at concerts throughout the West.

Shankar, who died in December 2012, relocated to Encinitas in the early 1990s, drawn by the weather and tranquil atmosphere. He invited Seshadri to follow.

These days, Seshadri has his own disciples, who come from around the world to learn from him. And he heads one of the world’s largest Indian classical music programs at UC San Diego.

When he’s not teaching, he’s touring.

To that end, one goal of his performances is to change perceptions. To some Westerners, Indian music only conjures up images of the sitar and The Beatles.

“This is a 5,000-year tradition,” Seshadri said. “It didn’t start in the ’60s. I want to convey how ancient this tradition is and how it requires such discipline and rigor. It takes years and years of practice, like studying Bach or Beethoven, to understand the intricacies of a raga.”

Ragas, the lifeblood of Indian classical music, are a large group of traditional melody patterns that musicians infuse with their own improvisation. They often start with an introspective section and later burst into a dramatic emotional finish.

“For those who aren’t familiar with Indian classical music, they have this ‘Aha!’ moment, because they pick up on the improvisation and various movements that happen within the raga,” Seshadri said. “There’s something that speaks to everyone.”

He added: “The challenge with performing is you don’t want to be pedantic and so theoretical you lose your audience. But at the same time, it’s not to be a populist, where you redo the Monterey Pop Festival.”

Similarly, Seshadri is opposed to market-driven fusion music, saying that it often means watering down the Indian form. However, he has pursued orchestra music when it makes sense to him. Notably, he’s collaborated with famed minimalist composer Philip Glass.

“There is a point where you can take Indian music, with great care, to a chamber orchestra,” Seshadri said.

Whether experimental compositions or playing traditional Indian music, he has no plans to stop. Ragas beckon.

“Music, to me, is a tremendous medium for bringing people together,” Seshadri said.

“And it also means being lost in these worlds of sounds.”

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Fallbrook man pleads guilty to felony hit-and-run of bicyclist

BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A Fallbrook man pleaded guilty Aug. 18 to a felony hit-and-run charge stemming from a crash that seriously injured a bicyclist on an Olivenhain-area road.

Alejandro Alvarez Uriostegui, 36, is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 16.

Uriostegui was heading south on North Rancho Santa Fe Road at high speed shortly before 8 a.m. Aug. 5 when he swerved to avoid a vehicle whose driver had stopped to make a left turn at Calle Santa Catalina, sheriff’s Sgt. Joe Tomaiko said.

Uriostegui’s Nissan pickup truck hit a 57-year-old woman bicycling in a southbound bike lane, after which he steered over a curb and drove off to the south, then east into Rancho Santa Fe, Tomaiko said.

The victim’s husband, who had been riding with her, was able to follow the vehicle long enough to get the license plate number, which he reported to deputies.

Medics took the victim to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for treatment of severe injuries, Tomaiko said.

Encinitas traffic-unit Deputy Brenda Sipley contacted Uriostegui at his home about 7 p.m. that same day and took him into custody.

Lightning struck Jim Howell’s plumeria tree about 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20.

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Lightning strike comes close to hitting Encinitas man After an intense but brief rainstorm Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, lightning struck Jim Howell’s plumeria tree at about 7:25 a.m. in the front yard of his Montgomery Avenue home in Encinitas, behind Cardiff Elementary.

Howell, who was standing outside, estimated he was about 12 feet from the bolt.

“It came down with a huge crack,” Howell said. “Surprisingly, I wasn’t afraid. I was just amazed. It was eye-opening.”

Howell said he’s glad to be OK, but it’s unfortunate the lightning split his tree. He added it’s odd the lightning somehow snaked past power lines above and his Kentia palm trees that flank the plumeria.

He added with a laugh that he probably should have listened to his wife, who told him not to go outside earlier due to thunder.

— Jared Whitlock

Jockeys to compete in ring instead of DM racetrack Aug. 30 Two of Del Mar’s top jockeys — Corey Nakatani and Elvis Trujillo — are going to battle it out in the ring rather than on the track Saturday, August 30, in a highly anticipated threeround exhibition boxing match. The winner will earn jockeys’ room bragging rights as these two elite athletes trade punches to raise money for a great cause in what has been dubbed the “Battle Off the Saddle.”

The “Battle Off the Saddle” benefits the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, a public charity that provides financial assistance to some 60 former jockeys who suffered careerending injuries while riding. A percentage of each reserved ticket purchased will be donated to the Fund, which is overseen by The Jockeys’ Guild.

The event — featuring six fights with the tussle between Nakatani and Trujillo being the fifth of the night — will begin immediately after the last race of the day at approximately 7:15 p.m. The professional main event features WBC Caribbean Champion Ruben “El Cobra” Garcia (10-0, 5 KOs) of Cancun, Mexico and battle-tested Javier “El Bravo” Gallo (21-9, 12 KOS) of Buena Park. For information about other upcoming Ringside at Del Mar boxing series events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and to purchase tickets to the “Battle Off the Saddle,” visit www.ringsideatdelmar.com.

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Local attorney wins landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on cellphone privacy Lux offers summer art show by youth

BY JOE TASH When Pat Ford brought his first case to the U.S. Supreme Court in April, focused on whether police needed to get a search warrant before examining the contents of a criminal suspect’s cellphone, he knew the court had a range of options in making its decision.

The court could have sided with the state of California, which argued that no search warrant is needed. Or it could have forged a compromise between the two sides.

What Ford got, though, was a unanimous ruling in support of his contention that police must obtain a search warrant from a judge before perusing the contents of an arrestee’s cellphone. “It was exhilarating. It was kind of surreal to see this unanimous decision making such a big statement on behalf of people’s privacy rights,� said Ford, a longtime criminal appellate attorney. “A unanimous decision that benefits criminal defendants is rare in the Supreme Court. It was a big and welcome surprise,� said Ford, who learned of the ruling in late June when he logged on to the Supreme Court’s website, where decisions are posted.

Thanks to the ruling, police around the country must first obtain a search warrant before examining the contents of a criminal suspect’s cellphone. Legal experts have hailed the ruling as a landmark decision, one that bolsters the view of the Founding Fathers that the Constitution bars unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. “Modern cellphones are not just another technological convenience. With all they contain and all they may reveal, they hold for many Americans ‘the privacies of life,’� wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court. “The fact that technology now allows an individual to carry such information in his hand does not make the information any less worthy of the protection for which the Founders fought. Our answer to the question of what police must do before searching a cellphone seized incident to an arrest is accordingly simple — get a warrant.�

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Mike Barletta of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department investigations division. “We really are fine complying with the law,� Barletta said.

Deputies in the field can obtain a warrant from a judge over the phone within an hour or so, said Barletta.

Information in the phone can be protected from being remotely deleted by placing the phone in a Faraday bag, which shields it from electronic access.

The ruling allows an exception to the search warrant requirement in an emergency, such as a kidnapping when someone’s life might be in immediate danger, Barletta said.

Barletta said he hasn’t heard of any backlash from law enforcement in the weeks since the cellphone ruling was announced. He said it was only a matter of time before such a ruling was made, as technology advanced, increasing the capacity of smartphones to store a wide variety of different information. “With a straight face, it was tough to argue against,�

Barletta said of the search warrant requirement. “It hasn’t created an undue burden on law enforcement at all.�

Ford served as co-counsel on the case with Jeff Fisher, a professor at Stanford University and one of the country’s foremost Supreme Court litigators. Fisher made the oral arguments

before the justices; Ford sat at the counsel table and participated in every element of the case.

Ford’s appeal was on behalf of David Leon Riley, a San Diego man convicted in a gang-related shooting. Although no one was hit by the gunfire, Riley received a sentence of 15 years to life due to an enhancement for gang involvement. Photos and videos found on Riley’s cellphone were used against him at the trial.

The U.S. Supreme Court sent Riley’s case back to the California state appeals court, to determine whether the evidence gathered illegally from the cellphone — because police did not obtain a search warrant — played a significant role in Riley’s conviction, and whether he should be granted a new trial, Ford said.

Ford said the case was close, and that Riley’s first trial ended in a hung jury.

He said he believes that if the appeals court does order a new trial and evidence from the cellphone is excluded, Riley would have a better chance of being acquitted.

The Lux Art Institute invites the community to its annual summer art show featuring work produced by artists ages 6 to 16 from the Lux summer art camp. The free show and an open house are from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas.

Bring the whole family to admire the artwork, preview Lux’s fall class offerings, create your own art projects, and enjoy live music by the Donnis Trio and Second Cousins.

You can also help prepare for the new fall youth programs inspired by artistin-residence Ye Hongxing by bringing donations of stickers to Lux. Visit www.luxartinstitute.org to learn more about Lux’s fall classes for children, teens, and adults.

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Reaching out through reading • Volunteers bring the joy and importance of books to children and teens

BY KATHY DAY Lula Sutherland and Nora Kaiser make no bones about the importance of reading in one’s life.

The two former teachers and their fellow Words Alive volunteers put their time behind their commitment to helping bridge the literacy gap.

“I feel so strongly that literacy and culture oftentimes are a social phenomenon,” said Sutherland, an Encinitas resident who participates through the Family Literacy From left, Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors head coach; and Early Literacy programs. Kay Gurtin, the site manager, and Teen Services “If parents are not reading to Adolescent Book Group volunteer Nora Kaiser. their children, the children don’t know how important it is to read.”

Kaiser, who serves as a Teen Services Adolescent Book Group volunteer, reiterated the significance of their work.

“Words Alive’s mission is to impact kids through reading,” the Rancho Santa Fe resident said. “It connects them to another part of their life.”

In addition to the programs the two local women support, Words Alive also oversees Rolling Readers and Community Reading Initiatives in its efforts to “develop a more thriving literary community,” according to its website, www.wordsalive.org.

Sutherland, who taught second and third grade at Del Mar Pines School before retiring, has been working with Words Alive for about a year and recently was named Family Literacy Program Volunteer of the Year.

In the latter program, the volunteers teach parents the importance of reading for their children, sharing ways to help them develop reading skills and encouraging them to make reading a family adventure. During the seven-week classes, volunteers also work with the children and play with them while their parents are in class and provide books and take-home lessons for the family to do together.

“The parents that come are committed to being the best parents they can be,” she said.

Sutherland also assists with the Early Literacy Program, reading once a month to children in low-income preschools and child-care Lula Sutherland centers. Various team members visit the centers twice a week and read to groups of 18 to 20 children in four classes.

“It’s great fun,” she said, adding that she’s been very impressed with the quality of the teachers and centers where she volunteers. “The kids are delightful. There’s no easier task than reading to children.”

Kaiser, who was introduced to the teen book group aspect of Words Alive by her friend Kay Gurtin, was a teacher, too. She stepped away from teaching to raise her children, but stayed connected by volunteering at her children’s schools. But now that her children are in college, she’s found a new arena and a totally different group of children to help.

“It’s been an eye-opener,” she said of her experiences working with the students at Choice Summit, a City Heights program. Choice Community School is a self-contained classroom for students in grades 7 to 12.

About 15 to 20 high school students, some as old as 20 who are still trying to earn their GED certificates, participate in the program that’s “kind of like a book club” where they talk about the meaning of the books and how the characters relate to their own lives, Kaiser explained.

A different volunteer leads the discussion each time, and on occasion a student has stepped into that role, she added. The same team of eight volunteers works with the students.

The students can keep the books, and many have started building their own libraries at home, which Kaiser sees as a sign of the program’s impact.

They also have guest speakers visit — sometimes authors, sometimes people such as Steve Kerr, five-time NBA champion and now head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who came to talk about the obstacles of life and basketball after they read a book about the sport. They’ve also heard from a Holocaust survivor and a former gang member who is now an executive chef at a well-known Las Vegas hotel.

The program started when a Words Alive volunteer who was working in another program saw the need to encourage reading among the teens.

“Some of the students are in gangs, but all of us treat them as if they were our own kids,” she said. In fact, the classroom teacher said there are four gangs in the area. But he told them, “they are united in one classroom and leave it on the streets.”

Kaiser, who has worked with Words Alive for eight years, said, “They find comfort and security there, and we have really good discussions.”

With alternative schools losing funding and communities looking for other avenues to provide education, this program “gives these kids one more chance,” she added.

Kaiser and Sutherland each talked about how rewarding their volunteer work is, yet both were clear in noting that the importance is not how they feel, but how important reading is in the lives of young people.

“Simply reading and exposing the young to reading creates interest in pursuing it as they grow,” Sutherland said.

Volunteers are needed for the reading programs as well as assisting in the office or fundraising efforts. Volunteer or learn more at www.wordsalive.org.

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Back to school for EUSD students Students in the Encinitas Union School District bid a fond farewell to summer and headed back to school Aug. 18. Shown on this page are Park Dale Lane Elementary School students attending their first days of classes for the 2014-15 school year.

Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit. www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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‘Break a Board’ for firefighters Sept. 7 at fundraiser held by Encinitas Karate A few months ago, this county was struck by a series of fires that did nearly $60 million worth of damage. Homes were lost and lives were changed. Thankfully, the fires were put out within roughly two weeks.

We, as a community, owe a big “Thank You” to our local heroes, the firefighters.

Their fast response times and willingness to put their lives on the line defending our homes, our lives and community saved us from the possibility of more destruction.

Encinitas Karate has been given the opportunity to help give back. Encinitas Karate is proud to present “Fundraiser for our Firefighters: Board Break-A-Thon.”

This event is an effort to raise funds (the goal is $10,000) for the Encinitas Firefighters Association. During the event Encinitas Karate will be holding a Board Breaka-thon, games and the possibility of a special visit by the Encinitas Fire Department and the Big Red Truck!

The local community is invited to participate in the Breakathon that will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and feature games, a 50/50 raffle, prize raffle and board breaking.

For a donation of $5, kids from the community will be taught the proper technique on how to break a wooden board with a karate strike. Then finally, given a board, will have the chance to break it.

Already local businesses have promised their support with refreshments, snacks and raffle prizes that will be served at the event.

Aside from participating in the events, community members may support the fundraiser with a separate cash donation in person or on the Encinitas Karate website.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Encinitas Firefighter Association, a tax-deductible 501c3 organization.

Encinitas Karate has been helping shape minds and bodies young and old for the past 15 years through the practice of martial arts. Its mission is to instill a sense of honor, self-discipline, respect, integrity and perseverance in all its students.

Encinitas Karate is located at 1516 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, 92024. For more information, visit www.encinitaskarate.com or call (760) 635-6399.

Cardiff Greek Festival to be held Sept. 6 The Cardiff Greek Festival is a 36-year tradition in North County, bringing together the San Diego community throughout the two-day span. Under its iconic gold dome, the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will once again be transformed with the sights, sounds, aromas and hospitality of the Mediterranean.

For a $3 admission (children under 12 are free), guests are transported to a quaint Greek village, and serenaded by renowned Southern California Greek band The Olympians and other live entertainers throughout the weekend. Everyone feasts on traditional Greek cuisine.

The Cardiff Greek Festival will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave., a half-mile east of I-5 at the Manchester exit in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Free parking is available next door at MiraCosta College. Visit www.cardiffgreekfest.com.

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Canyon Crest Academy to hold ‘Welcome Receptions’ for parents on Aug. 26 The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation invites all new and returning Canyon Crest Academy parents to attend one of two Welcome Receptions on Aug. 26 to kick off the 2014-2015 school year. Sponsored by The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, these receptions provide parents with the opportunity to connect with Principal Karl Mueller, school administration staff, representatives from the San Dieguito Union High School District, and other parents in a casual setting.

As in past years, the receptions will be held on campus beginning at 7:45 a.m. and later that evening at 6 p.m.

“Last year was our first Welcome Reception, and the response was so overwhelming that we had to move this year’s event to a bigger venue,” said Executive Director Joanne Couvrette. “ We estimated that over 500 people attended the two receptions last year, which is a great response for the first year. We know that there is a great need for our parents to feel connected to CCA and the community and we hope that this event will help them start to build relationships with the school

Principal Karl Mueller speaks to parents at last year’s event. Photo by Jon Clark staff, the volunteer community, and their fellow parents.”

Returning parent, Lisa Perlmutter, reflected upon her experience attending last year’s reception: “I really enjoyed connecting with other parents, some of whom I have known since my son was a baby. It is also a great way to catch a glimpse into life at CCA and get to know the community.”

Due to the large attendance expected, the receptions will be held at the front of the school between the Administration Building and the Proscenium Theater. Representatives from Dollars for Scholars, Grad Nite, Science Olympiad, and Robotics will also be on hand to talk with parents about ways in which they and their children can get involved with some of the many programs available at CCA. An update on the latest progress and plans for The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch will also be provided.

Parents will have an opportunity to purchase Spirit Wear for themselves and their students, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting students through the CCA Foundation. Food and drinks will be provided. Visit www.canyoncrestfoundation.org

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Burn survivors rebuild lives with boost from special camp

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Rowdy Soland was just 6 years old when he learned how to ride a dirt bike. Family trips to the desert soon turned into trips to the racetrack, and the young Encinitas dirt bike rider began competing against others.

Although injuries aren’t uncommon in motocross, Rowdy was badly burned in a crash in 2009. While his leg was treated at UCSD Regional Burn Center, it was the Burn Institute that helped him see beyond his scars.

“In motocross, injuries are going to happen no matter what,” Rowdy said. “It’s how you overcome it, and the Burn Institute really Rowdy Soland helped me with that. It’s just a minor obstacle.”

UCSD Regional Burn Center partners with the Burn Institute, a nonprofit health agency dedicated to reducing burn injuries and deaths in San Diego and Imperial counties through fire- and burn-prevention education, burn care research and treatment, and burn survivor support services.

From gas cards to lodging assistance, the institute provided financial help to 50 families with loved ones in the hospital last year.

“The Burn Institute really works very, very closely with the burn center,” said Rowdy’s father, Peter Soland. “They’re there a lot, talking with the patients and making sure that the people that are in there know there are different support groups. They do a really good job.”

Rowdy and his family learned about the Burn Institute and its Camp Beyond the Scars while he was treated at UCSD.

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After being treated for third-degree burns, Rowdy decided to attend the camp that year.

“It helped me be more comfortable with my scar,” he said.

Now 16 years old, the La Costa Canyon High School junior returns to the Ramona-based camp every year. Rowdy was one of 70 children with burn injuries who participated in this year’s summer camp from July 29 to Aug. 3. The Burn Institute also offers a three-day camp in the winter.

With campers ages 5-17, Rowdy is now one of the oldest participants. He has become a role model to the newcomers.

“He’s not shy at all. When kids see his scar, he’ll pull up his leg and tell them where it’s from,” Soland said. “It helps the kids who are afraid and hide their scars.”

“He’s one of those campers that has been there for years and years and years, so he definitely has a bond with many of the campers,” added Erwin Manansala, Rowdy’s camp counselor. “He’s a veteran camper that a lot of the younger kids look up to.”

The weeklong camp emphasized building self-esteem and coping skills, and fellowship with other burn survivors.

The camp also offered a variety of activities, including swimming and water sports, rock-wall climbing, biking, hiking, arts and crafts, and more.

“Don’t be afraid about your scars,” Rowdy said to other burn survivors. “Live it up. Scars are like tattoos, but with better stories.”

The Burn Institute provides the camp free to burn-injured children. It costs approximately $1,000 per camper.

For more about the Burn Institute and Camp Beyond the Scars, visit www.burninstitute.org.

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Casa de Amistad seeks more volunteers to spark students’ learning

BY KRISTINA HOUCK While students are getting ready for their first day of school, Casa de Amistad is also preparing for the new school year.

The Solana Beach organization, which is dedicated to fostering education and character development for local underrepresented children, is seeking volunteer study companions to serve as tutors and mentors.

“Every person, regardless of their socioeconomic status, can use a mentor and a positive person in their life,” said Program Director Nicole Mione-Green.

Last year, Casa de Amistad’s 125 volunteers served 165 students. Sixty children are on the waiting list.

Mione-Green expects a similar number of students this year, mostly from the Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas school districts.

“Our vision and goal is to eliminate our waiting list,” she said. “We can do that by recruiting more volunteers.”

To help reach that goal, Mione-Green is hiring a program coordinator who will help recruit volunteers. Solana Beach Presbyterian Church has also donated additional space to Casa de Amistad.

“This is a program that brings everybody together,” said Mione-Green, an Encinitas resident. “It’s all based on educating and creating a safe space for kids.”

Casa de Amistad started in 1997 as a Solana Beach Presbyterian Church outreach program.

Catalina Beltran was one of the program’s first students.

Now 30 years old, Beltran serves as assistant director of Casa de Amistad, which became its own nonprofit in 2001. The church still donates space for the program on its campus in Debin Hall, and recently granted Casa de Amistad use of its new Children’s Ministries Center.

“I think that’s why Casa is really good at what it does — it began by meeting a need,” Mione-Green said. “It grew out of a real solid need in the community.”

Casa de Amistad students meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during two sessions, at 4:15-5:45 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.

The organization’s goal is a 1:1 student-to-tutor ratio for participants in grades K-6, Mione-Green said. Middle school

Above: Casa de Amistad students recently visited the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and UC San Diego. Courtesy photo.

Below: Casa de Amistad held a summer program in August that focused on art and hands-on math and science activities. Photo by Kristina Houck and high school students meet in small groups on a variety of subjects.

Students work with their mentors on homework. If there is time after they complete their work, they read or do other educational activities. Students also have access to a computer lab, stocked with a dozen donated Dell laptops from the Current Wisdom Foundation.

Although the tutoring program runs September through May, Casa de Amistad held a summer program in August that focused on art and hands-on activities in math and science.

In June, Casa de Amistad received a $5,000 grant from the Solana Beach Fund to support its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program. The grant helped send students on field trips to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and UC San Diego in August.

“Everybody is here for one reason: to improve the lives of these kids and their families through education,” MioneGreen said.

Because Casa de Amistad works closely with the local school districts, there is never a need to find more students, but there is always a need for more volunteers, Mione-Green said.

Volunteer tutors have a variety of backgrounds.

Last year, the organization incorporated more STEMbased activities into its programs, from inviting the Torrey Pines High School Robotics Team to the campus, to recruiting mentors with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and math. A retired NASA astronaut, retired oceanography professor, an oncologist and several engineers were among the new recruits, Mione-Green said.

High school students are also welcome to volunteer.

Student volunteers need at least a 3.0 grade point average or higher, as well as a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

“Help make a direct and immediate impact in a child or a teen’s life,” Mione-Green said. “If everybody’s educated, it makes the community stronger.”

Volunteer training will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Solana Beach Presbyterian Church’s Debin Hall. The training session will feature a presentation by Anthony Ceja of the San Diego County Office of Education.

The first day of Casa de Amistad’s tutoring program is Tuesday, Sept. 9.

For more about Casa de Amistad and volunteer opportunities, visit www.casadeamistad.org. All applicants must undergo a background screening.

Interested volunteers can also contact Mione-Green at 858-509-2590 or director@casadeamistad.org.

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Meghan Grogan (center, in white T-shirt) and Pacific Ridge classmates take a painting break to pose with San Diego Rescue Mission President/CEO Herb Johnson.

Pacific Ridge students brighten walls of SD Rescue Mission This summer, Pacific Ridge School seniors Meghan Grogan and Margaret Zhao used their love of aesthetics and design to help residents at the San Diego Rescue Mission feel more at home.

Grogan, of Encinitas, and Zhao, of Carlsbad, along with seven Pacific Ridge classmates, spent four days of their summer vacation painting, assembling furniture and hanging artwork as part of a redesign of the rescue mission’s Recuperative Care Unit common room. According to Zhao, the common room — an area of the nonprofit homeless shelter where residents socialize, play games, read books and watch TV — was not previously a welcoming environment.

“The room felt sterile and lifeless,” Zhao said. “At home, you usually don’t leave the walls white and blank. You decorate and accessorize. We wanted this to be a place where people would feel comfortable and at home — where they would want to spend time.”

The redesign project, deemed “Operation Color” by Grogan, was developed as part of a school social entrepreneurship initiative. At Pacific Ridge, 10th-graders are asked to think of a community in need, and to design a social action project that can positively affect that community. Students who are passionate about their ideas can apply for funding in their junior year to help see the projects to completion.

Last fall, Grogan and Zhao presented their detailed plan to a panel of judges at Pacific Ridge and were awarded $700 for the project. They also applied for, and received, a Community Impact Grant from Home Depot that helped offset the cost of paint and supplies. Creative classmates donated handmade artwork to bring life to the common room walls.

The result is a much more cheerful shared space for San Diego Rescue Mission residents, many of whom poked their heads in the room throughout the transformation process to thank the students for their work.

“The improvements to the community room have provided an inviting space for our residents to feel at home,” said Chris Cessna, Director of Recuperative Care at the mission.

“It’s a safe, comfortable environment that feels like a living room.”

204 Bishop’s students named AP Scholars The College Board has named 204 Bishop’s Upper School students as Advanced Placement Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement examinations taken in May 2014.

The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of yearlong courses and exams. Advanced Placement examinations are graded on a score of 1 through 5. A score of 5 is the highest and based upon each college’s policies, college credit is granted for scores of 3, 4 or 5.

The top designation of National AP Scholar was granted to 28 Bishop’s graduates from the Class of 2014 and four members of the Class of 2015. The National AP Scholar Award is granted to students who receive grades of 4 or higher on eight or more full-year AP examinations. Fewer than one out of every 1,000 AP candidates receives a National AP Scholar Award.

Local National AP Scholars from the Class of 2015 include: Nikhil Palanki of Encinitas.

Local Bishop’s National AP Scholars from the Class of 2014 and the colleges they are attending include: Adison Chang of Encinitas (Stanford University); Anna Shuster of Encinitas (Georgetown University); and James Watkins of Encinitas (Northwestern University).

Of the 204 students honored: • 109 qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning grades of 3 or higher on five or more AP examinations, with an average exam grade of at least 3.5. The Class of 2014 had 76 recipients and the Class of 2015 had 33 recipients; • 43 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning grades of 3 or higher on four or more exams, or an average grade of at least 3.5. In the Class of 2014 there were 12 recipients and in the Class of 2015 there were 31 recipients; • 52 students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP examinations, with grades of 3 or higher. For the Class of 2014 there were 22 recipients, in the Class of 2015 there were 28 recipients and in the Class of 2016 there were 2 recipients.

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25th Encinitas 101 Taste of MainStreet Encinitas 101 presented the 25th annual Taste of MainStreet on Aug. 19 along Highway 101 in Encinitas. Attendees had the opportunity to sample food from more than 30 restaurants, and taste wine and beer served at Sip Stops hosted by shops and salons. Live music was featured at multiple venues. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit. www. encinitasadvocate.com.

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The perfect combination: Lofty Coffee Co.’s cafe and Encinitas Roasting Works

BY KELLEY CARLSON Lofty Coffee Co. is discovering the perks of having its own roasting facility right across the street.

The company opened Encinitas Roasting Works, at 97 N. Coast Highway 101, about two months ago, as a convenient location to prepare coffee beans for its Lofty Coffee café, and also as a haven for java purists. Employees use an energy-efficient, high-tech Loring roaster, which has digital controls and monitoring systems that provide more control over the product.

Encinitas Roasting Works further realizes owner Eric Myers’ vision, which is “about the craft, and the craft is coffee,” according to Lofty Coffee Co. General Manager Meaghan Conway.

Conway said Myers first homed in on the need for a local coffee bar several years ago when he lived in The Lofts at Moonlight Beach, the mixed-use residential/retail project at Encinitas Boulevard and the Coast Highway. Using the skills from his fine-dining background — which included working at Pamplemousse in Solana Beach — he opened Lofty Coffee at The Lofts, focusing on a “farm-to-cup” philosophy and using ingredients that are sustainable, local, organic and ethical (SLOE).

Starting with three employees, the company has now grown to about 20.

“Our employees are keepers,” Conway said. “They stick around,” with many having been there almost since the beginning. “They’re really like family.”

And they embrace customers as if they’re family, too, she noted.

As faces have become familiar over the past few years, the café’s menu has evolved. Conway said recipes were constantly played with, and “we did not stop until everything was perfect.”

Much of what’s offered is house-made, and “anything that comes from a Torani (flavored syrup) bottle … we can make from scratch,” she added.

Generally, Lofty Coffee’s café offers java, teas, and breakfast and lunch fare. The most popular food item is the Organic Artisan Bread & Poached S.L.O.E. Eggs, and patrons can add organic sides such as avocado and chicken apple

Lofty Coffee Co.’s Cafe and Coffee Bar opened its own roasting facility across the street — Encinitas Roasting Works, pictured above right. Photos by Kelley Carlson sausage to create a customized platter.

Other morning dishes include the Organic Straus Yogurt & Granola with Fresh Fruit, and the Organic French Toast.

For lunch, guests can opt for salads and sandwiches.

There are two types of panini — the American, with artisan wheat bread, Applegate smoked turkey, aged cheddar, dill

pickle, sweet onion, and mustard aioli; and the Italian, featuring rustic country bread, Applegate black forest ham and prosciutto, roasted artichoke, red peppers and smoked mozzarella. Salad lovers can choose between Arugula, containing figs, pistachios, goat cheese and a house-made dark cherry vinaigrette; and the Caesar, with butter lettuce, in-house dressing, Parmesan and bread crumbs.

Gluten-free options are available for both meals.

While the café offers specialized coffees (such as Salted Caramel), Encinitas Roasting Works keeps its beverages more straightforward, with no flavored syrups and spices to dilute flavors. There are also no takeaway cups and no WiFi at Encinitas Roasting Works, so customers can fully absorb the atmosphere without many distractions.

“It’s peaceful and quieter there (at Encinitas Roasting Works) — more of a craft experience,” Conway said.

And although Encinitas Roasting Works doesn’t sell specialized coffees, it still caters to those with a sweet tooth — pastries and house-made gelato are made and sold on site.

Lofty Coffee Co. is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; call 760-230-6747. Encinitas Roasting Works’ hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; call 760-452-6320.

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Can you dig it? Sand Sculpting Festival set for Labor Day Weekend San Diego City Council President Todd Gloria will hand out awards at the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition, 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.

The event is open to the public throughout the fourday Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, and is held on a built-for-the-occasion beach on the ‘B’ Street cruise terminal pier on downtown’s Big Bay. 2014 is its third year at that location, which sculptors have called one of the most creative atmospheres on the planet.

Renowned artists come from Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Latvia, Canada and even Singapore to challenge some of the best sand carvers in the United States from Key West to Seattle. There’s $60,000 at stake and a lot of national pride.

After years of planning and more than a year of construction, the Port expects the beautiful wide esplanade at the base of the pier to be open to the public in time for the big event.

While sandcastles stretch westward nearly 1,000 feet into the bay, some of downtown’s grandest castles in the sky lie to the East across Harbor Drive.

The 3D Art Exposition No matter how much you love them, you can’t buy the sand sculptures. But you can buy more than 1,000 works of art in other media, like metal, wood, glass, acrylic, fabric, gemstones and more. Many of the finest artists in the Southwest will be on the pier, exhibiting and selling their wares.

The event offers fun for the whole family. There’ll be big bands on the big stage and more than a dozen trucks offering food from different parts of the country and the world. There’s beer and wine for parents, and for kids, a huge sandbox where the younger among them can learn how to build sandcastles and the older can slide down the “Cliffhanger,” bungie jump … even walk on water.

From the 2013 event: Castles on My Mind by Dave Henderson and Kirk Chapman. Photo by Jon Gebhart

From the 2013 event: Scrabble for Late Night Ratings by John Gowdy. Photo by Jon Gebhart.

A portion of event proceeds will go to four children’s educational charities — The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, Young Audiences of San Diego/Arts, It’s All About the Kids Foundation, and The Maritime Museum’s Children’s Education Program.

Sponsored by the inSlider food trucks, active duty military and up to three family members will be admitted free Friday, Aug. 29. Admission is $7-$10 for others on Friday, and for everyone on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Showgoers with MTS Bus and Trolley and North County COASTER® passes will receive discounts. Mission Federal Credit Union will distribute coupons at its branches.

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BY GIDEON RUBIN Arvid Kramer believes his youth basketball program offers young players top-level instruction amid a competitive environment along with the opportunity for players at a variety of skill levels to make some measurable improvements in their game.

But he offers no promises that the Mavs Basketball program he heads will turn the marginally talented into high-profile collegiate prospects, or even get them on the junior varsity team at their local high schools.

And he says thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really the point of the program, anyway.

Mavs Basketball, Kramer says, aims to provide area youths the benefits of playing competitive sports without the pressures that these days seem to come with the territory of playing in the ultra-competitive club and talent showcase circuits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have 90 boys,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If five of those kids get a college scholarship, that would be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I teach them fundamental skills, but I also teach them life skills,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says amazing.â&#x20AC;?

Kramerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mavs basketball program offers Coach Arvid Kramer of the Mavs boys in grades 3-8 instruction from a veteran pro- Basketball program. Courtesy photo fessional basketball player whose career included a brief stint in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets. Kramer spent most of his professional career in Europe, and eventually took a front-office job as general manager of a professional team in Germany.

Fall tryouts for the club will be held Aug. 23 at the Encinitas Boys & Girls Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody gets to play as long as they play hard,â&#x20AC;? Kramer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I ask of them.â&#x20AC;?

Kramer took over the club in 2008 shortly after returning to the United States after spending parts of three decades in Europe. He said this was a way of giving back to kids and contributing to a sport he loves thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been part of his life. A few years after its founding, he has grown the program from about 55-60 players to over 90.

But the program isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all about basketball skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I teach them fundamental skills, but I also teach them life skills,â&#x20AC;?

Kramer said.

Kramer said that enjoying the benefits of being a teammate, along with the responsibilities, offers skills that will be valuable to his players in all their future endeavors.

He said that learning to associate and develop relationships with teammates help them learn how to develop other relationships.

He believes that emphasizing life lessons should be a part of all youth sports programs.

Arvid Kramer â&#x20AC;&#x153;The things that I learned in basketball, they are important in life,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are important in business. Those are skills that should be automatically taught in sports. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just part of what I do.â&#x20AC;?

He said making the instruction fun is an integral part of the program.

His practices emphasize getting kids to react to situations theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll face in games â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not just dribble-control drills. Kramer runs 2-on-1 and 3-and-2 drills that encourage ball movement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to let the kids play,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find that the kids learn faster (that way), and I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find that they have more fun doing it that way, too.â&#x20AC;?

Mavs Basketball fields teams that play in leagues at Alliant University. They occasionally travel to tournaments in Orange County, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete in the Amateur Athletic Union club tournaments.

Kramer said his teams play at a level thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s between recreational league and the AAU circuit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much for local kids, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut kids, just give them a good experience with sports,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The Mavs basketball club is hosting fall season tryouts Aug. 23 at the Encinitas Boys & Girls Club. The fall season runs September through mid-December for grades 3 through 8.

Tryouts are free. For registration, times and information, visit www.mavsbball.com.

Fall Ball program coming to area BaseballASAP recently announced that it is offering a 2014 North Coastal Fall Ball program to serve Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe. Fall Ball is an opportunity for ball players to transition and prepare for the 2015 Little League spring season. Moving divisions (from T-ball to rookie, rookie to machinepitch, and machine-pitch to kid pitch) can be overwhelming for players. Being able to learn about and experience the next level in a low-competition, supportive, and instructive environment can make this transition much smoother!

Participants will engage in training with the certified pros of BaseballASAP, all of whom have professional and/or collegiate playing and coaching experience.

For six Sundays (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, & 10/12) players will participate in both games and practices for two hours. Specific schedules and groupings are being released this week. For information or to register, visit www.BaseballASAP.com. Email FallBall@Baseball ASAP.com or call 858-208-0183 with questions.

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Lux Art Institute hosts ‘Creative Nights, Family Style’ Lux Art Institute held its “Creative Nights, Family Style” event Aug. 14 at the Lux Art Institute (1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas).

The event featured an evening of music in the garden, art in the studios, and “Cardiff Crack” on the grill. Local students from School of Rock opened for teen band Step Forward Lads.

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Students from “School of Rock” perform at the event

Roland Telebrico, Dylan Bunyak, artist Kelly Schnorr, and Sydney Rhine work on “Packing Tape Figures”

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Local high school Girl Scouts ‘bridge’ to highest level Encinitas Girl Scout Troop #1030 began back in 2003 with 20 wide-eyed kindergarten girls. Fast-forward 11 years, and these girls are now entering the 11th grade. Over the years, the troop has narrowed to eight girls, but that is a large troop for Girl Scouts at the high school level.

This month, the remaining eight girls in Troop #1030 are re-registering for the final level of Girl Scouting. The Ambassador Scout level is the highest level of Girl Scouts, and only about 5 percent of Girl Scouts in all of San Diego-Imperial County are at this level.

A Girl Scout does not have to attend a bridging ceremony to reach the next level of Girl Scouts, but for Troop #1030, it became a ritual many troop members looked forward to planning and attending.

Under the leadership of Linda Goldsmith, Troop #1030 had a long-term vision; Keep the Girl Scout Promise, live the Girl Scout Law, help the community, keep it fun, and have bridging ceremonies at each Girl Scout level to mark each rite of passage and denote the new responsibilities expected of the girls. The bridging ceremonies went from in their own town, to city, to state, to nation, to out-of-country.

The troop bridged from Daisy Scouts (kindergarten and first-graders) to Brownie Scouts (grades 2 and 3) in their town of Encinitas. They crossed the bridge at their local elementary school of Park Dale Lane. This was a troop event.

Next, they bridged from Brownie Scouts to Junior Scouts (grades 4 and 5) in their city of San Diego. They crossed the bridge in Balboa Park with more than a thousand local Girl Scouts. This was a San Diego-Imperial Girl Scout Council event.

After Junior Scouts, the troop traveled to San Francisco to bridge to Cadette Scouts (grades 6, 7 and 8). They crossed the Golden Gate in their state, with about 5,000 other Junior-to-Cadette Scouts from across the nation. This was a nationwide Girl Scout event.

Next, they planned their own troop event to New York City to symbolically bridge from Cadette Scouts to Senior Scouts (grades 9 and 10). Six scouts from Encinitas crossed the Brooklyn Bridge in their nation. This was a troop event.

To complete the troop journey, three of the girls went on to bridge from Senior Scouts to the highest level offered with Girl Scouting, the Ambassador level (11th and 12th graders). On Aug. 9, these three tenacious teenagers crossed the Capilano Suspension Bridge out-of-country in Vancouver, B.C. This, too, was a troop event.

“When I told the girls that they can bridge from Ambassador Scouts to Adult Member Girl Scouts after they graduate high school, one of them said, ‘We need to do an outof-continent bridging trip!’ I think we’re going to London in 2016,” said Troop Leader Goldsmith with a smile.

Troop #1030 has eight registered Girl Scouts, all of them bridging to the next level of Ambassador Scouts in 2014: Capri Goldsmith, Carina Julig, Emily Kimball, Elisabeth Pickrell, Jenna Soenksen, Julia Cochrane, Madison Jones, and Summer McEvilly.

Only three of the eight girls went on the bridging trip to Canada. Those girls were (above, L-R) Julia Cochrane (Canyon Crest Academy), Madison Jones (Canyon Crest Academy), and Capri Goldsmith (La Costa Canyon High School).

When asked what she liked about her bridging trip to Canada, Julia Cochrane said, “Airplane, sky train, bus, cab, shuttle, Amtrak, water taxi. You name it, we rode it!”

Above: Only three of the eight girls went on the bridging trip to Canada: (L-R) Julia Cochrane (Canyon Crest Academy), Madison Jones (Canyon Crest Academy), and Capri Goldsmith (La Costa Canyon High School). Right: The girls at the suspension bridge in Vancouver. COURTESY PHOTOS Asked about her bridging experiences, Madison Jones reflected, “This trip to Canada to bridge was very emotional and impacting for me, and knowing that I paid for it all, made this even more memorable. I’m proud to say that I reached the highest level of Girl Scouts with the help of my family, friends, Girl Scout leader, and all those boxes of cookies that helped me get to where I am now!”

Capri Goldsmith said, “So many people think Girl Scouts are just the girls in green uniforms who sell cookies. They don’t realize how many different levels of Girl Scouts there are and how many amazing things we do besides sell cookies.

It has shaped my life in many ways.”

Capri Goldsmith quoted Beyonce and said, “Who runs the world? Girls!”

Goldsmith was a Girl Scout throughout elementary school and high school as well. “Girl Scouts had a tremendous impact on who I am as an individual, how I view myself as a part of my

community, and helped me on many levels to develop my self-esteem, self-worth, self-respect, and self-confidence. My leader’s name was Mary Alice McMahon back in Indiana, and I have always valued the Girl Scout world she exposed me to. I can only hope that I lived up to the kind of leader she was for me.”

The Girl Scouts were started in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Lowe and the movement has spread across the entire world in the past 100 years. To date, Girl Scouting has more than 2.2 million youth members and almost 900,000 adult members.

GSUSA aims to empower girls and to help teach values such as honesty, fairness, courage, compassion, strength of character, sisterhood, confidence, and citizenship through practical skills activities, camping, community services, etc. It is described as the world’s pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls. To donate to the San Diego-Imperial Girl Scout Council, call 800-643-4798.

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The DAR would take car-poolers, buses and feepaying drivers directly onto I-5 “express lanes.” Those in the express lanes could exit via the ramp as well.

Ultimately, plans call for building four I-5 express lanes — two in each direction — from Oceanside to La Jolla, a major component of the corridor program.

Additionally, a 150-space park and ride lot, designed to encourage carpooling, would be located next to the DAR. The park and ride would also have bike lockers and electric vehicle charging stations.

And it would link up with yet another project: a separate bike path running parallel to the freeway.

Last June, the Encinitas City Council pointed out its reservations with the directaccess ramp, but agreed to support it in a letter to the California Coastal Commission.

But the backing was contingent on several conditions: Notably, council members said Caltrans must follow through with San Elijo Lagoon mitigation and restoration. And some of the

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Care Association, a group campaigning in favor of it, as well as three other residents.

It also states that medical marijuana is an effective treatment for the effects of cancer radiation therapy, as well as arthritis and other conditions.

Measure F proposes to place an additional 2.5 percent retail tax on medical marijuana, which would be allocated to the city’s general fund.

Opponents have noted that Del Mar’s city attorney said in an impact report for a similar 2012 initiative that the 2.5 percent tax violated the law, because local governments can add only up to 1 percent in taxes.

Consequently, if it had passed, the Board of Equalization would have stopped collecting taxes in the city, the report said. Hence, the city would need extra staff to collect taxes.

But Encinitas City Attorney Glenn Sabine didn’t go that far in his impartial analysis of Measure F, which was released Aug. 16.

According to his analysis, “A legal question exists as to whether the proposi-

strawberry fields would have to be preserved for open space or agriculture.

That way, the council reasoned, at least some of the land could be protected, because the grandfatheredin strawberry fields are zoned as residential. Hence, the city is powerless to stop the land from being developed.

The Manchester Avenue projects would take up seven acres of the 30-acre strawberry fields.

Caltrans hasn’t yet determined how many of the 30 acres it will buy and the amount that could be set aside for agriculture or open space, according to Jacobo.

“Our goal is to preserve as much of the strawberry fields as possible,” he said.

He noted Caltrans is in the early stages of negotiations with the owners of the fields.

“At a minimum, we will need seven of those 30 acres of farmland — how much more depends on negotiations,” Jacobo said.

With the coastal commission’s vote, transportation agencies now have the go-ahead to begin construction on the corridor program. That is, as long as project designs conform with the master document

tion’s taxation provisions, which propose a unique city tax on medical marijuana exceeding the uniform sales tax rate imposed by California law, would require the Board of Equalization to cease collecting all sales tax in Encinitas.”

His analysis goes on to say that there’s a question over whether the federal government could prosecute city employees who issue permits for medical marijuana. It also states that the initiative potentially violates California law by not allowing state law enforcement to arrest or prosecute those with medical marijuana in Encinitas.

Measure F would permit dispensaries in industrial and commercial zones. They would be prohibited from operating within 1,000 feet of each other or 600 feet of a school.

And the initiative wouldn’t allow cannabis to be visible from a store exterior. Also forbidden: Sales to those under the age of 18, unless the minor is a qualified patient accompanied by a guardian.

For the full arguments on Measure F and the city attorney analysis, visit ci.encinitas.ca.us and click on the “elections” tab.

that the coastal commission approved.

All told, the sweeping plan is expected to take 30 to 40 years. However, funding hasn’t been obtained for long-term projects.

Because funds are in place for the Manchester direct-access ramp as well as the park and ride lot, construction could begin as soon as summer 2015, Jacobo said.

Also on the horizon: Construction for one express lane in each direction from Manchester Avenue to State Route 78 in Oceanside.

That’s scheduled for early 2016.

Building the second northbound and southbound lane would come in the second phase of the corridor program, from 2020 to 2030.

The transportation agencies in charge of the program have stated they will regularly review projects to see whether they should be amended or whether they’re still necessary.

For now, Caltrans has stated that the four express lanes are needed to grapple with freeway gridlock becoming more common.

Opponents of the freeway widening, including the environmental group Cleveland National Forest Foun-

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bags, is currently in the state Assembly. Should it clear the Assembly, the Senate would have to approve the bill before Aug. 31.

Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer said Sen. Alex Padilla, who’s sponsoring SB 270, has encouraged local bans to help make the case for statewide legislation.

“So I see absolutely no conflict between us moving forward with this ordinance and supporting the state ban,” Shaffer said.

Compared to the state ban, Encinitas’ ordinance would cover more businesses.

SB 270 prohibits cities from adopting local bans after Sept. 1, leading the council to speed up consideration.

Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz said he received correspondence from those who believe the ban is promoting the “nanny state.”

“I recognize that one of the problems we have is some people aren’t responsi-

dation, have argued that the program overestimates future motorist traffic, and thus it’s too car-centric.

Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer, the city’s representative on SANDAG, the agency that put forward the corridor program, said that’s a fair concern.

Nonetheless, Shaffer said, since many SANDAG representatives were pushing to widen I-5 even more, four lanes was a workable compromise. She added that if the traffic projections don’t come to pass, then the transportation agencies may reconsider the express lanes billed for the second phase.

To allow for more trains, the program would add a second rail track from the southern edge of the San Elijo Lagoon to Cardiff, a distance of 1.5 miles. On a related note, the 60-year-old wooden San Elijo Lagoon rail bridge would be replaced with a concrete bridge.

Construction on those features should wrap up by the end of 2018, according to estimates.

Eventually, a second track would be added for sections of the rail line between Moonlight Beach and the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad.

ble about the way they dispose of their garbage,” Kranz said. “It’s unfortunate that in some cases we just have to take action to deal with these sorts of issues.”

Resident Russell Levan called the vote “historic.”

He noted residents and groups like the Surfrider Foundation began gathering signatures for a ban eight years ago.

“I am here eight years later to try and see this through,” Levan said.

Like other speakers, Levan stressed plastic bags hurt the environment and marine life.

The staff report on the item states: “In California, 20 billion plastic bags are used annually…with 81 percent of them ending up in landfills, which in turn generates 147,038 tons of waste and requires in excess of $51 million annually in disposal costs.”

Businesses that don’t comply would be issued warnings, followed by fines beginning at $100 and then ultimately up to $500.

Since more trains will be speeding through North County, the city needs more undercrossings to alleviate delays for pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists trying to cross the tracks, Shaffer said.

The city is searching for grant funding for planned undercrossings at El Portal Street, Montgomery Avenue and Grandview Street. Each undercrossing runs about $5 million.

Last year, an undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive debuted.

“Overall, I think it’s a good plan,” Shaffer said of the corridor program. “But there are some things that need to be addressed.”

Over the past decade, the city has held numerous citizen workshops to inform plans for the program. For instance, in response to residents’ feedback, the Manchester park and ride design was reduced to one-third of its original size.

Also, the corridor program includes a roundabout at both the Birmingham Drive northbound and southbound I-5 on-ramps during the second phase.

The goal: Improve traffic flow. But some residents have opposed them, arguing they’re unsafe.

In hopes of blocking out the noise from I-5, 15 soundwalls got the green light in Encinitas. Three are near Leucadia Boulevard; three would go near Birmingham Drive; three for Encinitas Boulevard; four for Manchester Avenue and one each at Santa Fe Drive and Requeza Street.

More could appear down the line if funding becomes available or private property owners contribute money toward them, according to Mike Strong, associate planner with the city.

To be considered for a soundwall, areas had to exceed recommended thresholds. For residential areas, that’s freeway noise greater than 67 decibels from a backyard.

And the city’s Arts Commission is looking at murals and other artwork to spruce up the soundwalls.

The $6.5 billion program will be paid for through a mixture of federal, state and local finds. This includes TransNet, the voterapproved half-cent sales tax for transportation projects in the region.

For descriptions of more Encinitas projects in the program, visit keepsandiegomoving.com.

Colorful event coming up Aug. 24 with 10th annual LeucadiART With 101 art exhibits, live music at six locations, live mural painting, a children’s art pavilion, and a craft beer garden, the 10th annual LeucadiART Walk will be a colorful event from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24.

“Whether you’ve attended the first nine or this is your first time at LeucadiART Walk, you’ll love the creations by local artists,” says Carris Rhodes, coordinator of Leucadia 101 Main Street.

Call 760-436-2320 or visit www.leucadia101.com for more information.

Napa Valley wines featured at tasting, dinner Sept. 6 Wine lovers of all levels will get a chance to experience a palette of different vintages on Saturday, Sept. 6, at a Napa Valley Vintners Grand Tasting.

The event starts at 3 p.m. at Meritage Wine Market at the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at Encinitas Boulevard and Manchester in the Olivenhain community of Encinitas. That will be followed from 6-9 p.m. by a VIP four-course wine-pairing dinner at Bentley’s Steak and Chop House in Encinitas.

The event is sponsored by Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and Meritage Wine Market.

The tasting will feature David Arthur, Thirteen Appellations, Hiatus, Arkenstone, Bouoncristiani, The Grade Cellers, Reynolds Family Winery, Terra Valentine and St. Supery.

These wineries are some of the best on the market.

Admission ranges from $65 for a regular ticket, $120 for couples, to $220 for a group of four. VIP tickets are $200 per person, which includes a ticket to the wine tasting from 3-6 p.m. and the four-course wine dinner at Bentley’s.

For details, email sales@meritagewinemarket.com or call 760-479-2500. Visit www.EncinitasChamber.com or www.

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Veterans Recognition Day event to be held Sept. 7 at San Diego Polo Club

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Philanthropy and polo will again come together Sept. 7 for the 10th annual Veterans Recognition Day at the San Diego Polo Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Local resident Steve Lewandowski, a Navy veteran, launched the event in 2004 to honor veterans and raise money for organizations that support the military.

“It’s so important because San Diego is synonymous with the military,” Lewandowski said. “San Diego has one of the largest veteran communities in the country.

This has been a military town for a long time. We’ve got a special connection with the military.”

According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, there are 21.2 million veterans in the United States, nearly 2 million of whom live in California.

As of 2011, nearly 241,000 veterans reside in San Diego County, which is the second largest county in terms of veteran residents in California and the third largest in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. San Diego County is the No. 1 destination for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

In recognition of their service to the nation, all active-duty military and veterans will receive free admission to the San Diego Polo Club with military identification on Veterans Recognition Day. The event will also feature a presentation by a military color guard, a flag ceremony and a live auction.

“It’s a spectacular day,” Lewandowski said.

An insurance business owner in Del

Mar for many years, Lewandowski spends much of his time as the master of ceremonies or head auctioneer at various San Diego fundraising events. He has also worked as the San Diego Polo Club’s announcer for 24 seasons. Combining his passions for polo and philanthropy, Lewandowski launched Veterans Recognition Day at the San Diego Polo Club a decade ago.

He also serves as executive director of this year’s participating charity, Veterans Research Alliance, a San Diego-based nonprofit that raises funds to support research and educational programs at the VA San Diego HealthCare System, supplementing government grants.

“We’re doing some revolutionary work at the local VA,” said Lewandowski, noting that several researchers at the La Jolla center have earned the national William S. Middleton Award for outstanding achievement in biomedical or behavioral research.

Founded as the Veterans Research Corporation in 2008, the Veterans Research Alliance supports medical and clinical research programs in the areas of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, prosthetics, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

A third-generation serviceman, Lewandowski knows firsthand the long-term effects of war.

He served one tour as an officer in the Navy and another in the reserves. His grandfather served in the Army during World War I, and his father served in the Army during World War II. Two of his uncles served in the Vietnam War. A couple of those family members who

Last year’s flag ceremony during Veterans Recognition Day at the San Diego Polo Club. COURTESY PHOTO served, including his grandfather, had PTSD, he said.

“Technically, World War I ended on Nov. 11, 1918,” Lewandowski said. “It didn’t end for my grandfather until 1975, when he died. The war was every bit a vibrant image in his mind in 1918 as it was in 1975 — almost 60 years later.

“When you send someone to war, it impacts their entire life,” he added. “If we send people into combat, we have to be prepared to take care of them for the rest of their lives.”

Gates open at 12:30 p.m. with the first Veterans Recognition Day match at 1 p.m.

Sept. 7 at the San Diego Polo Club, at 14555 El Camino Real in Rancho Santa Fe. A ceremony honoring veterans begins at 2:30 p.m., followed by the featured match at 3 p.m.

VIP tent tickets cost $50.

For more about the event, contact Lewandowski at 858-699-5545 or steve@ veteransresearchalliance.org, or visit www. veteransresearchalliance.org.

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Campaign season is upon us and I guarantee you will hear the words “community character” often. Take a breath and think about what that really means.

To me, Encinitas community character is about kindness, integrity, and open minds.

We are a center of healing arts practitioners. We are an outdoor destination. We have a community full of wonderful, well-educated, interesting, creative, innovative people. The community character I support is treating each other with compassion and contributing positive energy to this amazing city we are privileged to live in.

As you contemplate the upcoming elections for City Council and for mayor, listen with an open mind to all the candidates. Listen for their values, their vision, their collaborative capacity, their effectiveness. Actively support whichever candidates resonate with you, and speak out about why you prefer him or her. Compare and contrast honestly, based on reality, based on facts, based on track records. That’s how the democratic process should work.

I ask you not to believe everything you read. There are negative forces that make up stuff to create drama. Don’t go there. Don’t tear down the other candidates, thinking it makes your favorite one look better. It doesn’t. It makes the whole election process feel yucky. It makes people stay away, and nobody wins then. I honor anyone brave enough to stand for office. It’s not an easy thing to do. Be grateful that you can vote. Most people reading this will never run for office. So be glad someone is willing to work hard to win a seat, and then to work hard for all of us.

If we can keep this campaign season positive, we will lay a foundation for the council and mayor to work together. So I ask us all to take a deep breath. Think about how you feel when you first glimpse the ocean on a bright sunny morning. Think about how nice people are. How blessed we are with great shops, restaurants, a lagoon and open spaces, a magnificent library system, and so much more. That is the Encinitas character we should all be working to support and expand. Kindness, connection, and caring.

I invite you to engage in the campaign in a positive way. We will all be better for it.

That is how we protect Encinitas community character.

Lisa R. Shaffer Encinitas City Council Member

Why I’m not running for City Council I have chosen not to run for the one City Council seat open in 2014 and look forward to the opportunities in the 2016 election.

First, I want to thank all of you who offered support; it has been very gratifying. As a member of the city’s Strategic Planning Economic Development Team, I get to work with representatives of all the communities of Encinitas. I will continue my involvement in improving Encinitas, which stretches back to the late 1990s as part of the team that completed the Community Character Report.

At my children’s school, I am serving on the School Site Council. With my daughters, we have enjoyed the Ecke YMCA Adventure Princess program for five years; it was a privilege to be tribe chief last year.

For those of you worried that your issues aren’t being heard, I hope to alleviate those concerns in the future. The city is dealing with changes to the code and unfunded state mandates. Prop A was a realization of grass-roots city planning.

There are positives. The city is finally addressing density bonus issues. There are negatives, and the subdivisions currently being built don’t blend with the community character and would most likely continue under Prop A. The El Camino Real corridor needs a reboot to improve the route for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles to and through this commercial center. I understand these problems, issues and opportunities.

At Leucadia 101, I am a founding member, three-term president and currently vice president. We have motivated our businesses and community to speak out for what they want.

My background is urban planning, public administration and finance. I’m a licensed landscape architect and a consultant, managing projects ranging from the transformation of a toxic superfund site into a state-of-the-art public park to the modernization of local public schools.

I believe that we are all entitled to live in Encinitas to the fullest extent of our rights, both personal and property, and that we need to hold our elected officials and city staff accountable to their commitments. I look forward to continuing to serve my community and city in the coming years, and I eagerly await the candidate forums this year to hear the opinions and solutions of those who seek to serve this community we call home.

I am usually working the Leucadia 101 events, so please come by to chat.

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Cross-country youth group invitational is Aug. 30 The Encinitas Youth Cross Country Invitational invites kids ages 5-14 to participate in a day of races Aug. 30, offering an opportunity for an introduction to the sport of cross-country running. Running is a lifelong activity, and cross-country running can be enjoyed at the junior high, high school, college and even the professional level. San Diego has a strong tradition of cross-country excellence with many state- and nationally-ranked teams.

The invitational will be held on the grounds of the Old Meeting Hall on Rancho Santa Fe Road. As a special guest, The Flash will be leading all of the 10 & Under races, and kids can have their pictures taken with him. For details, visit http://runkids.org or email info@ runkids.org.

Role of the Mayor Now that the voters will directly elect the mayor for the first time, it’s important to understand exactly what the mayor can, and more important, can not do.

The first thing to know is that the position in Encinitas is not a “Strong Mayor.” Unlike the city of San Diego, which has a voter-approved charter that gives additional power and authority to the mayor, Encinitas is a generallaw city that is governed by numerous provisions within state law.

In other words, the mayor is still one of the five members of the City Council, each with one vote.

This means the mayor does not have veto power over council actions, can not direct the city manager or city staff, and can not authorize expenditures on his or her own. The mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council, the ceremonial representative of the city, and has a few administrative duties as defined in the Municipal Code.

The mayor has the authority to make appointments to regional boards and city commissions. However, the council must approve the recommendations.

The mayor meets with the city manager to set the agenda, but does not direct which items will or will not be included. Many items are routine in nature and are generally placed on the Consent Calendar as determined by the city manager. The city manager and department directors also place administrative items on the regular agenda, as needed. The city manager is responsible for follow-up on council-requested agenda items and for adding them to the agenda in a timely fashion.

It is not the mayor’s role to approve the content of staff reports. Council member initiated agenda items are not reviewed or approved by the city manager or mayor.

The mayor is the symbol of the city, representing the city at civic or regional functions. When representing the city in an official capacity, it is the duty of the mayor to represent the position of the City Council, even if he/she does not personally agree with it.

When the mayor was appointed by the council, they could also take that position away if they felt it was necessary to do so. Now only the voters can remove an elected mayor.

I encourage you to attend a forum to meet the candidates and decide for yourself who you think will best represent the city of Encinitas.

Teresa Arballo Barth is an Encinitas City Council member and former mayor.

Persian cultural evening Aug. 23 features author appearance, tea, music, art Encinitas Friends of the Arts hosts its first public event, “A Celebration of Persian Culture,” on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive.

This special evening begins with exotic tea and sweets on the patio at sunset, at 6:30 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. with a performance by DorNob — a collective of musicians spanning two generations who have been playing Persian music in San Diego since 1985.

Simultaneously, a dance video by Banafsheh Sayyad will be screened. Banafsheh aims to express the ancient with the contemporary within dance, creating a language that communicates the Persian mystical tradition universally to all, regardless of cultural background.

The featured event is a reading and theatrical rendering from the book, “Rumi Fables,” by Dr. Nagar Niazi, who will sign books at the close of the evening. Also, Encinitas artist Lily Pourat will exhibit her Rumi-inspired ceramic sculpture.

Tickets are $15. Purchase online at: www.encinitas.tix. com, or at the door. Special offer: Join EFA at the $25 level and receive 1 year of membership, and attend this concert and other events for free. To become a member, visit: http://coastalfoundation.org/programs/friends-of-the-arts.

Contact EFA President Naimeh Tanha at friendsofthearts1@gmail.com, or call 858-224-8296.

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Paint Encinitas: Mural disappears from wall, but new art will arrive

BY JAX MEYERS Street art carries a silent, visual language that encourages our eyes to look up from our busy technologydriven bubbles — a language that dates as far back as caveman times and has historically given a voice to cultures without one.

And yet, like all living things, even public murals have an inevitable ticking clock from the moment they’re conceived.

“Public art is temporary,” as Leucadia-based artist Santos Orellena from Santos Fine Art Gallery puts it. “You don’t know when the wall is going to be sold or demolished.”

Or in this case, seen by the eyes of another inspired artist.

Artist Dallas Smith, who helps run his familyowned business Leucadia Glass, recently decided he wanted to paint again. A decade ago, he put down the brush and dove deeply into his passion of stained and blown glass.

“I have friends who do painting and I’ve been getting inspired lately. I wanted to get back into it because I love it,” Smith beamed.

But before he began chipping away the art on the back north wall behind Leucadia Glass, Smith contacted the original muralist, Bleu Avina, through the Internet.

“I didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes. So I asked Bleu if it would be OK with him if I redid the mural. He was all for it.”

The north wall has a history of being a beginner’s paradise.

In 2010, Avina paved the way for the space to be an outdoor canvas as he tried his hand at becoming a muralist.

“I was pretty excited about it because it was my first big outdoor mural,” he reminisced.

Like many bare walls, this one was “begging to be painted,” Avina felt.

As any artist trying something new, he had to find his flow. Looking back, he views that first mural as practice for the next one.

In 2012, with more skill and even more passion, he poured his soul into a bold new piece.

“The second one was when I committed to painting murals more seriously,” Avina said. “It’s about how fast technology progresses and how it takes us away from our animal instincts.”

Soon after, with experience under his belt, Avina

In 2010, Bleu Avina tried his hand at mural art, creating a bold, stylized tribal symbol. Photo by Bleu Avina

The bare north wall behind Leucadia Glass after being stripped of the acrylic paint that made up the second distinctive mural by Bleu Avina. Photo by Jax Meyers took on a spontaneous collaboration with a fellow artist on a conspicuous private wall on F and Third streets in downtown Encinitas. Upon completing it, the satisfaction he received eclipsed even that of his previous solo projects.

“After that experience, I learned to be particular about who I do art with,” Avina said.

Which may be why he has chosen to sit this one out while newcomer Smith dabbles in mural-making for the first time.

One thing is clear: Whether intentional or not, Avina has passed the torch so that another artist has the opportunity to create art on the wall.

What will the new mural entail? Images more spontaneous than what was previously on the wall.

Smith envisions “a flowing collaboration of an abstract landscape. I want it to be an expression of the soul … evolving as it is being done … following wherever the line takes you.”

Smith plans to collaborate with two to three other artists to bring his vision to life.

Avina wasn’t the only person who gave permission.

Supportive property owner Rod Sorenson gave the green light to Smith as his daughter did to Avina two years ago.

Painting large-format murals on outdoor walls is different from painting on a consistent surface like a canvas.

Which is a big reason why my organization, Paint Encinitas, has jumped on board to support Smith through the process.

We are here as a sounding board and an experienced voice to help guide the creation of quality work. Even though this is not a Paint Encinitas mural, we believe that public art should go up with a celebration and create a dialogue for people to engage in.

It is safe to say, public art is on the rise in Leucadia.

This will make the third new mural installation of 2014!

The mural-making party will commence during the LeucadiART Walk from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24 behind Leucadia Glass at 396 N. Coast Highway 101. Paint Encinitas will be set up near the north wall alongside musicians and other artists showcasing their works in true pop-up gallery glory.

We encourage the larger community to come on by, peruse the new mural and join in on the magic.

While some may still feel taken aback by the sudden disappearance of one of Leucadia’s masterpieces, rest assured that this wall will always be alive with art.

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Mental illness: An inconvenient truth

BY MUFFY WALKER FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BIPOLAR FOUNDATION Last week, the world lost Robin Williams, a great human being and actor. Some of us will remember him as the alien in “Mork and Mindy,” the nanny in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” or Teddy Roosevelt in “A Night at the Museum,” but none of us will forget the sad twinkle in his eye and the joy he brought to audiences everywhere.

Robin Williams took his life after years of fighting the demons of depression, mania, alcoholism and substance abuse. Tragically, the feelings of hopelessness that can accompany depression got the best of him. Williams’ death is yet another wake-up call that has reignited the discussion about mental illness and the need to create a stronger public dialogue about helping those who suffer from mental illness.

What makes his death so difficult to comprehend is not only our love for him as a comedic genius, but that he seemingly had it all — success and the resources to fight back.

The inconvenient truth, though, is that mental illnesses can be fatal. According to Tom Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, “These illnesses are currently just as fatal as the ‘big killers.’ We must continue to invest in research to develop new and more effective treatments for people with depression and other mental illnesses. The goal must be a future in which no lives are lost as a result of suicide.”

Since the announcement of this tragedy, we have received an outpouring of requests for information. “I think I’m depressed, how do I know if I need help?”; “How do I help my son when I’m so afraid to seek treatment for myself?” Unfortunately, stigma and lack of education are some of the barriers to seeking treatment.

Given that one of every four people has a mental illness, with 800,000 people taking their lives (annually), we all know someone who is affected. Start the dialogue, educate yourself, open your mind and reach out.

If you or someone you know is thinking of hurting themselves or taking their life, please call a suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255. If you are having trouble grappling with

Robin Williams the sad news about Mr. Williams, please call your psychiatrist or therapist.

To all those who have lost someone to suicide, our hearts and condolences go out to you.

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The mission is to improve understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder through research; to promote care and support resources for individuals and caregivers; and to erase stigma through education. If you or someone you know is in need of our services, please call 858-764-2496 or visit www.IBPF.org.

Willis Allen Real Estate presents ‘We Support The Troops’ Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 8 Willis Allen Real Estate is hosting the fourth annual “We Support The Troops” charity golf tournament to be held Sept. 8 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Resort golf course.

The event will be a shotgun start “Team Scramble” format tournament benefiting two local military charities, North County Warrior Support and Soldiers Who Salsa.

Registration and event details are at: www.WeSupportTheTroopsGolf.com.

North County Warrior Support, founded in 2003, is a local 501(c)3 organization established by Jack and Sue Gierster, owners of Funday RV in Oceanside, with a mission to support junior enlisted service members and their families by providing automobile repairs that otherwise are not possible with their family budgets. Since its inception, it has serviced more than 150 vehicles at a value over $425,000. In addition, it annually supports Camp Pendleton families each Christmas with Santa, along with the help of a host of volunteers who deliver trees, food and gifts for family members.

(L-R) Bob Wendt, Drew Nelson, Tim Nelson and Andy Nelson (WARE owner) Soldiers Who Salsa, also a 501(c)3, was established as a therapy program for wounded troops at Naval Hospital San Diego and Bethesda Naval Hospital, Md. The idea for this program was sparked by Mary Murphy of “So You Think You Can Dance” fame. This therapy provides an opportunity for those recovering from amputations, posttraumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury to regain both physical co-ordination and socialization skills.

Under the direction of dance instructor Jennifer Ables and volunteers serving as dance partners, these recovering heroes prepare to move forward with their lives.

This event promises to be a memorable experience with the satisfaction of contributing to the San Diego men and women in the military who unconditionally dedicate their service to the freedom of this great nation.

The public can support these worthwhile charities by entering the tournament or by sponsoring a military member to play, along with additional sponsorships and donations.

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‘Surfing Madonna’ artist chooses Berkshire Hathaway agent to sell home

Scholarship recipients (L-R) Erick Nieto, Janet Balderas, Estefani Gonzalez, Dianne Patino, Kristal Lopez, Alexander Flores, Diana Ramirez, Georgina Akuffo, Rebekah Chung, Maria Quintana, David Crean, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, and Eric Nelte, president of the Boys & Girls Club Foundation. Not pictured: Wyatt Esparza-Szalonek and Ji Shin.

12 students receive Scripps scholarships Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation awarded 2014/2015 scholarships to twelve North County students interested in pursuing careers in the health care field. This joint scholarship program is now in its eleventh year providing assistance for needy and deserving young people. The awards were presented at a luncheon July 30th at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Scholarship recipients are: From La Costa Canyon High School — Georgina Akuffo, attending MiraCosta College, studying kinesiology; and Erick Nieto, attending Chico State, also studying kinesiology From Sunset High School — Janet Balderas, attending Palomar College, studying nursing; Wyatt Esparza-Szalonek, attending MiraCosta, studying kinesiology From Oceanside High School — Alexander Flores will be attending UCLA, Kristal Lopez Cal State Fullerton, and Dianne Patino the University of Pomona. All plan to enter the field of nursing.

From Carlsbad High School — Estefani Gonzalez, attending Cal State San Marcos, and Ji Shin, attending San Diego State University. Both plan to become nurses.

Students receiving a renewal of their scholarships were: Rebekah Chung, a 2012 graduate of Carlsbad High School, attending her third year at San Diego State University. Next year she will enter SDSU’s nursing program.

Maria Quintana and Diana Ramirez, both in their second year at Cal State San Marcos, and plan to become nurses.

The scholarship program was the brainchild of Leonard Polster, an ardent supporter of both Scripps La Jolla and the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, as well as a long-time member of the foundation’s board of trustees. Polster brought both organizations together to form the scholarship program in hopes of encouraging students to pursue careers in the medical field to help offset the shortage of health care workers.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a part of Scripps Health, a not-for-profit, community-based health care system that includes four hospitals on five campuses, dozens of outpatient clinics, thousands of affiliated physicians, home health and hospice care. Scripps employs 13,500 people in San Diego County and treats a half-million patients annually.

Local website announces its Top 10 senior housing facilities Locally owned ChipperList recently announced the 10 winners of its 2014 Best of San Diego Senior Housing Awards. Certificates were awarded to the winners recently for exceptionally high standards in senior care.

The 2014 Best of San Diego Senior Housing Awards winners are: • Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch — Oceanside • Nazareth House — Mission Valley • Oakmont of Escondido Hills — Escondido • Olivenhain Guest Home — Encinitas • Redwood Terrace — Escondido • Seacrest Village — Encinitas • Silverado — Escondido • Silvergate Retirement Residence — San Marcos • Sunrise of La Jolla — La Jolla • Westmont Town Court — Escondido More than 50 senior housing candidates throughout San Diego County were evaluated based on the results of tours by local eldercare experts, as well as an analysis of State of California Community Care Licensing Division reports. Geographic location and performance standards of “sister properties” (if part of a chain) were also factored in.

Unlike some awards given out based on votes by the public, or positive user reviews tallied, ChipperList award winners were chosen based on factual and objective data and analytical research. Each of the winners demonstrated continuous and exceptional levels of care year after year. The ChipperList team tours each community and reviews specific areas of concern to the consumer, including Facility & Amenities, Lifestyle & Activities, Dining, Healthcare & Services and Memory Care.

After the tour and review, San Diego-based ChipperList obtains and publishes the Community Care Licensing Division reports and provides a two-year “executive summary” chart of deficiencies. This look “behind the curtain” is a critical step in evaluating a senior housing community and is a unique and free offering to the senior housing consumer. For more information, visit www.chipperlist.com.

Recognizing the importance of hiring an agent with discretion and integrity, the artist behind the “Surfing Madonna” mosaic recently chose Brent Ringoot of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties to help with the sale of his former home, at 345 Fulvia St. in Encinitas. With a closing price of $1.5 million, the sale was one of the highest for a duplex in Encinitas for that neighborhood in the past eight years, according to data supplied by the Sandicor MLS. The “Surfing Madonna” is a depiction of the Virgin of Guadalupe riding a white surfboard, with the words “Save the Ocean” printed on the side. It has been surrounded by controversy since it was secretively placed under a bridge in Encinitas by artist Mark Patterson and his friend Bob Nichols.

Patterson eventually claimed the work and now the beautiful mosaic is located across the street from its original location. “I think the underlying message of conservation and stewardship with the Surfing Brent Ringoot Madonna Oceans Project is something everyone can appreciate,” said Ringoot. Last year the organization donated $50,000 to the local community.

The second Surfing Madonna Save the Ocean 5K/10K Beach Run/Walk takes place Oct. 25. Register at http://www.surfingmadonnarun.org, and receive a 20 percent discount by entering promo code: RINGOOT. Ringoot is a 10-year veteran of the real estate industry, an avid surfer and a native of California. A specialist in selling coastal and golf properties, he also enjoys working with first-time buyers.

Ringoot may be contacted through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, at 858-243-3673, or via email at brentringoot@gmail.com.

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $1,820,000 5 BR/4.5 BA

4758 Keswick Ct Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (858)395-7525

DEL MAR $1,595,000 - $1,695,000 13162 Caminito Pointe Del Mar Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3 BR/2.5 BA Steve Uhlir, Harcourts Prime Properties (858)755-6070 $925,000 3 BR/2 BA

13585 Calais Drive Jake Mumma, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun Noon - 3:00 pm (858)342-4522

$1,150,000 4 BR/4.5 BA

3437 Caminito Santa Fe Downs Ian Wilson, Del Mar Realty Associates

Sat & Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (760)525-6703

$1,210,000 4 BR/2.5 BA

13348 Roxton Circle

Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)775-1872

Dara Chantari, Allison James Estates and Homes

RANCHO SANTA FE $1,399,000 - $1,499,000 16991 Going My Way 4 BR/3.5 BA Lisa Golden, Berkshire Hathaway

Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)776-6995

$2,445,000 4 BR/3.5 BA

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)335-7700

4448 La Orilla Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker

$2,790,000-$2,990,000 7817 Santaluz Inlet 4 BR/4.5 BA Lysaught & Shepard, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)922-9668

$2,799,990 5 BR/5.5 BA

18095 Rancho La Cima Rick Bravo, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)519-2484

$2,950,000 4 BR/4.5 BA

8026 Entrada De Luz East Lysaught & Shepard, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)922-9668

$3,195,000 5 BR/6.5 BA

5464 El Cielito Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)335-7700

$3,795,000 5 BR/5.5 BA

14296 Dalia Becky Campbell, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)449-2027

$4,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA

6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)335-7700

SOLANA BEACH $1,249,000 4 BR/2.5 BA

526 E. Santa Helena Joe Gallo, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (619)823-6793

$1,450,000 2 BR/2.5 BA

597 S Sierra Ave #60 Jo Ambrogio, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (619)261-4808

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