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■ New signs point out protected area for marine life.

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Lifestyle

■ Meet CRC’s Rebeccca Palmer, inspired to community service by her dad.

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Planning Commission delays vote on urban agriculture ordinance

BY JARED WHITLOCK The Encinitas Planning Commission on Aug. 20 said a proposed urban agriculture ordinance that would relax livestock buffers and permits leaves too many questions unanswered.

After hearing more than an hour of public testimony from those for and against easing city agriculture rules, the planning commission voted unanimously to continue the hearing at a later date in order to get more information from city staff.

The Planning Commission wanted to know more about how the ordinance will be enforced, the impact on commercial growers and whether other cities with similar ordinances have seen a big increase in residential produce stands.

“What if I’m excited, and my neighbor is excited, and all of a sudden we have 10 households doing this on the same street?” Commissioner Ruben Flores said.

Opponents of the proposed ordinance said it would increase traffic on res-

idential streets, as well as create noise and sanitation problems. Proponents argued that the rules would keep Encinitas’ agricultural heritage alive by encouraging a new crop of young farmers.

“I’m here to really represent that younger generation interested in agricultural entrepreneurship,” resident Emily Staalberg said.

Staalberg said she’s in talks to start a two-acre farm in Encinitas, and the ordinance would help with permitting. Commercial agriculture requires a $1,600 minor-use permit, while the ordinance proposes a streamlined $250 agriculture permit.

“My husband and I have seen direct correlations between our real on-theground efforts to get this farm up and running, and what the new ordinance could do for us,” Staalberg said.

The ordinance would also let homeowners sell fruits, vegetables and “value added” products like jam

Planning Commission backs regulations for sober-living homes

BY JARED WHITLOCK The Encinitas Planning Commission on Aug. 20 unanimously came out in favor of an ordinance that would regulate sober-living homes for recovering addicts.

Commissioners said the ordinance balances regulations and property rights for sober-living homes, which aren’t subject to local permitting.

The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs requires special licenses for houses that provide on-site treatment. Yet sober-living homes are only considered drug- and alco-

hol-free zones, exempting them from such licenses.

“It’s well-drafted, and I think there’s a good legal precedent, which gives us some confidence going forward,” Commissioner Tasha Horvath said.

The ordinance will go to the Encinitas City Council at an undetermined date.

In response to resident complaints over sober-living homes, the council last spring voiced support for a sober-living ordinance modeled after Costa Mesa’s. But first, the council is waiting to see whether Costa Mesa’s ordinance passes legal muster.

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An urban agriculture ordinance would, among other things, reduce the residential buffer for keeping bees.

The Encinitas Planning Commission said it wants more information about the ordinance before voting on it.

File photo by Jared Whitlock from residential farm stands for up to 12 daylight hours a week without permitting. That is, so long as the products were produced onsite and the stand is no more than 120 square feet in size.

Public speaker Mike Andreen said neighborhood farm stands could bring more traffic to streets and potentially bring down property values, and thus he advocated for further environmental review of the ordinance.

Eric Larson, executive director of the San Diego County Farm Bureau, said residential farm stands wouldn’t overrun neighborhoods. He added that he couldn’t remember even one such stand when Encinitas was a farming community

years ago.

“To think now that people in their backyard are going to create a giant farm stand and man this thing 12 hours a week — I think that’s a little bit of daydreaming,” Larson said.

Planning commissioner Greg Drakos raised concerns that a commercial farmer from outside the city could set up a farm stand on a residential lot.

“People say, ‘It’s not going to happen, it’s not going to happen,’ up until it happens,” Drakos said.

The ordinance would cut the buffer in all residential zones for raising goats, chickens or bees. For instance, up to two beehives would be allowed if they’re at least 20 feet from property lines. For three or more hives, the distance jumps to 600 feet and a permit would be required.

Resident James McDonald said more backyard beekeeping would lead to See ORDINANCE, page 19

After drone conflicts, Encinitas City Council to look at regulations

BY JARED WHITLOCK Two recent drone conflicts prompted the Encinitas City Council on Aug. 26 to request a report on what power it has to regulate unmanned aircraft.

In an Aug. 14 letter to the Parks and Recreation department, resident John Herron described how a father-son team, apparently new to piloting drones, flew too low at the small Mildred MacPherson Park, scaring Herron’s son.

Herron’s letter called for the city to pass safety rules for drone hobbyists, and he reiterated the request during the time set aside for nonagenda items at the Aug. 26

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Deputy Mayor Catherine Blakespear asked that a staff report be brought back with possible options for regulating drones. Blakespear said she was concerned about an Aug. 19 incident at Moonlight Beach in which a man spent the day in jail for downing a drone.

The man claimed the drone hovered dangerously close, so he threw his T-shirt See DRONE, page 19

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Coastal Commission dedicates interpretive panel at lagoon to its founder

BY KRISTINA HOUCK The California Coastal Commission recently unveiled an interpretive panel honoring its founder, the late Peter Douglas, at a trail entrance overlooking the San Dieguito Lagoon off San Andres Drive in Solana Beach.

For more than a quarter century, Douglas fought to preserve the state’s 1,100-mile shoreline. He was the principal author of the grass-roots proposition that created the California Coastal Commission in 1972 and led to the subsequent Coastal Act in 1976.

Douglas later served as the executive director of the commission, a position he held from 1985 until he retired from his post in 2011 after his lung cancer diagnosis.

Douglas died in April 2012. He was 69. “He was a major influence in my life,� said Del Mar Councilman Dwight Worden.

Worden worked closely with Douglas when he served on the commission as a governor and president of the senate appointee.

Worden, who spoke at the Aug. 11 ceremony, recalled gathering signatures for Cali-

fornia Proposition 20, which passed in 1972 and established the commission. “He was much more than that wetlands,� said Worden, an attorney with a background in environmental, government and land-use law. “He really was a living, breathing example of how good government could be when it was done right.�

On a local level, Douglas also played an integral part in the restoration of the San Dieguito Lagoon, beginning with the designation of San Dieguito as the appropriate location for Southern California Edison’s mitigation measures to offset impacts from its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. “Peter held fast to his and our and other supporters’ convictions that the funding should be used to complete a viable wetland project in one place — San Dieguito,� remembered Trish Boaz, executive director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. “It was at this famous Coastal Commission meeting that lasted past midnight that the commission approved the San Dieguito wetlands project — and therefore very fit-

The Coastal Commission recently unveiled an interpretive panel honoring its founder at a trail overlooking the San Dieguito Lagoon. Courtesy photo ting that (the interpretive panel at) these wetlands be named in honor of Peter.�

More than 40 people attended the dedication ceremony. Speakers included Boaz and Worden, as well as Don Mosier, Del Mar councilman and chairman of the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority board of directors; Peter Shapiro, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy president; Adam Birnbaum, Del Mar planning manager; Serge Dedina, Imperial Beach mayor and executive director of Wildcoast; Susan Hansch, Coastal Commission chief deputy director; Diane Coombs, former executive director of the JPA; and Jacqueline Winterer, Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley vice president.

Area high schools among those cited by Newsweek as nation’s top 500

BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Six high schools in San Diego County were included in a list of the top 500 high schools in the country released today by Newsweek.

The San Diego contingent was led by River Valley Charter High School of Lakeside, which ranked 94th in the country, helped by a 100 percent graduation rate. All of the school’s graduates were headed for college, according to Newsweek data.

Following in order were Westview High, near Rancho

Penasquitos, 97th; Canyon Crest Academy, Carmel Valley, 117th; Del Norte High School, 4S Ranch, 209th; Torrey Pines High School, Carmel Valley, 336th; and Classical Academy, Escondido, 493rd.

The top high school in the country was Thomas Jefferson High of Alexandria, Va., where all the students graduated and nearly all went to college. Students at the school posted an eye-popping average Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 2,182.

The magazine also rated high schools based on enroll-

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A new sign at Moonlight Beach shows the Swami’s marine protected area. The signs were installed as part of a larger education effort. Photo by Jared Whitlock

New signs point out protected area for marine life • Removing sea creatures from Swami’s conservation area can damage or kill them, say officials

BY JARED WHITLOCK The expansion of the Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area, covering Moonlight Beach to the northern border of Solana Beach and then three miles offshore, took effect in 2012. But officials say not everyone is aware of the marine reserve.

“This is a ‘no-touch, no-take’ zone,” said Encinitas lifeguard Capt. Larry Giles while standing at the bottom of the Swami’s Beach stairs. “So you can’t bring a bucket down to the tide pool here, collect marine life and pour it back into the ocean. We get a lot of that.”

To boost education, officials are installing 64 new signs from San Diego to Point Conception showing the borders of the marine reserves and what’s allowed in them.

And the signs explain that the purpose of the areas is to replenish marine life.

As part of this effort, Encinitas on Aug. 26 received two signs to mark the Swami’s protected area. One was placed at the base of the Swami’s Beach stairs and the other at the edge of the Moonlight Beach parking lot above the beach.

Officials say the signs are geared toward casual beachgoers and fishermen, since commercial fishermen know about the Swami’s marine protected area.

In the Swami’s reserve, taking marine life is forbidden, with the exception of hook-and-line fishing from the shore and spearfishing white seabass and finfish. The idea behind such reserves is that replenished stock will spill over into nearby, unprotected areas.

Surfing and other recreational activities are allowed in the Swami’s marine protected area. However, Giles said it’s a “no-touch, no-take” zone for good reason.

“When people pick up sea life at the tide pool here, it really is a big impact,” he said. “A lot of those species get damaged or killed when they’re extracted.”

Zach Plopper, the coastal and marine director of the conservation group Wildcoast, said a sign was installed on the Swami’s Beach stairs in 2012 to point out the Swami’s marine protected area. However, the new signs have more information about marine ecology, while the old one is focused on enforcement.

“And these new signs let them know about the recreational opportunities in the marine protected areas,” Plopper said. “It’s about what you can do, rather than what you can’t do.”

The California Ocean Protection Council paid for the signs, and the California Coastal Commission recently approved them. Some of them will be installed at protected areas that don’t have signs, according to Plopper.

Wildcoast is helping put up the signs throughout San Diego County over the next two weeks. Besides installing signs, the group gets the word out about marine protected areas with brochures, presentations to local agencies and by educating youth.

The California Department of Wish and Wildlife is tasked with enforcing the marine protected areas. Plopper, however, said education is the main deterrent against violations.

Katherine Weldon, the city’s shoreline preservation manager, said the Swami’s marine protected area is “an amazing ecosystem.”

“We consider Swami’s special because it has the surf grass, which is a nursery habitat for lobsters and fish,” Weldon said. “Also, it has the kelp beds offshore, which are a treasure themselves.”

For those who don’t have a chance to check out the signs, the reserves’ rules and borders can be found at www.wildlife.ca.gov.

The website also has a cellphone app with that information.

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10 Questions with CRC’s Rebecca Palmer, inspired to community service by her dad Rebecca Palmer is the director of programs for the Community Resource Center in Encinitas.

The Community Resource Center is a nonprofit social services agency serving coastal North San Diego County. It helps women and children become safe and self-sufficient by providing critical assistance in the form of domestic violence services, food programs, and emergency and transitional housing help.

Palmer’s career has included being a management consultant to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Rebecca Palmer, Community Resource Center director of with an emphasis on devel- programs, center, in the Food Distribution Center with opment and strengthening of volunteer Chod Long and Angel Flores, CRC’s Food organizational systems resultProgram coordinator. Courtesy photo ing in increased program innovation, growth and diversity.

She has experience in building and growing social enterprises as well as in designing and managing workforce development initiatives aimed at program participants with barriers to employment.

Before moving to San Diego, she was the executive director of a private nonprofit in Maine, where she expanded programs and services by 40 percent. In 2000, she relocated to the San Diego region and became the executive director at a leading international children’s charity providing volunteer medical surgical missions to infants and children in developing nations.

Palmer holds a master’s of science in management of community behavioral health services and a bachelor’s of science degree, obtained in Vermont and Maine, respectively.

She answers 10 Questions for the Encinitas Advocate: What brought you to Encinitas?

I have family here in San Diego, daughter, sister and father, and had visited often over the years. Although I thought my next career move was going to be Zimbabwe to oversee a children’s orphanage, when my second granddaughter was born, I had a change of heart!

If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract or improve in Encinitas?

I find Encinitas a very diverse community: both quaint and progressive. The citizens are well informed and substantially involved in addressing community needs. I have developed both personal and professional relationships with community members who have a high net worth as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, with lives fragmented by poverty, disability or victimization. At both ends of that spectrum and in between, Encinitas offers a community that integrates both.

SFID, Encinitas Fire Dept. among agencies sponsoring free fire-wise landscape class Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, Santa Fe Irrigation District, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, Carlsbad Fire Department, Carlsbad Municipal Water District, and Encinitas Fire Department are co-sponsoring a free, joint-agency Fire-Wise Landscape Workshop from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 1 at the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas.

To help alleviate concerns and increase awareness of what we can do to protect property, the workshop will provide homeowners with information on how to help protect their home from wildfires, especially during the severe drought the region is experiencing.

Greg Rubin, a native plant expert and author, will lead the workshop. Topics to be discussed include landscape zones and hydration, plant selection and installation, and landscape maintenance. Representatives from local fire agencies will also be on hand to address questions or concerns attendees may have.

“Our desire is first and foremost the safety of homeowners,” said Ed Sprague, president of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s board of directors, “and it is vital that our customers learn and employ workable fire protection goals while also minimizing the amount of water required to do so.”

Fire season is in full swing in California,

with as many as 24 wildfires burning throughout the state. While most of the fire activity has been north of San Diego County, the local threat is still very real. Adding to the challenge is that California is in its fourth year of severe drought. The participating agencies understand residents’ concerns regarding the impact that state-mandated water restrictions will have on their landscape and vegetation, especially as it pertains to wildfire prevention and defensible space requirements.

“Here in North County, just a little over a year ago, we saw first-hand how defensible space can save lives and property,” said Mario Remillard, water conservation coordinator for the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. “We want people to know that there are many drought-proof plant options that can help protect your home from wildfires.”

James Ashcraft, chairman of the board of directors of the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, added, “During drought periods, fire-wise plants help protect our homes and businesses against wildfires while adding diversity and beauty to our landscape designs. By working together, we can keep our communities safe and conserve our water resources.”

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Who or what inspires you?

I would say my greatest source continues to be my dad. He is now 92 and remains a very active educator, still teaching at a school for deaf children in Mexico. My entire adult life he has not had a financial “paycheck,” instead choosing a life to serve as a teacher in mission schools. And, he is one of the richest persons I know.

I also am inspired daily by the people that CRC serves in our programs, the courage and resiliency. Through CRC’s dedicated staff, community volunteers and donors, we are assisting people along the paths of safety, stability and self-sufficiency. And it is complicated and messy at times!

If you hosted a dinner party for eight, who (living or deceased) would you invite?

Answer: Mother Teresa, Bono, Malala Yousafzai, my papa and mum, Sister Dorothy Ammon, Dr. Matthew Varghese, my daughter and her daughters (sorry, that is a dinner party for 10!)

SAVE THE DATE: The Community Resource Center’s annual fundraising gala, “California Dreamin’,” will be held Oct. 3. Enjoy small plates, beer and wine, musical entertainment, and a silent and live auction, as well as raffles. Attire is beach cocktail. Call 760753-1156, ext. 1305, or visit https://crcncc. ejoinme.org/gala2015.

What are your favorite movies?

Answer: “Titanic,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Lion King,” “Schindler’s List,” “Windtalkers,” “Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin.”

What is your most prized possession?

I suppose I’m supposed to name a material possession — which would be our family cabin back in Maine that my father built many years ago, from what was the barn that my great-grandfather had built. We go back every year and relish every moment a gift that continues to bless many generations. A rich heritage and legacy we all enjoy now and for years to come.

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy biking, puttering in the back yard, visiting with friends, walks. I really enjoy travel, in particular, to other nations.

What is it that you most dislike?

Mean people and the injustices that affect the most vulnerable.

What would be your dream vacation?

A multicontinental trip where I would meet friends and beneficiaries of humanitarian aid and the children who received life-saving surgeries through previous projects in which I participated.

What is your motto or philosophy of life?

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

10 Questions is an Encinitas Advocate feature spotlighting interesting people in the community.

Two injured in fall from cliff near Moonlight Beach

BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Two people were injured Saturday, Aug. 22, when they fell off a 30-foot cliff just south of Moonlight Beach in Encinitas.

The Encinitas Fire Department said a man and a woman in their late 20s fell onto the sand between D and E streets about 2 a.m.

The man suffered moderate injuries, while the woman sustained minor ones.

Both were taken a local hospital.

There were indications that alcohol was involved, according to the fire department.

Encinitas Fire Department receives $50K ‘Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award’ The Department of Homeland Security recently awarded the Encinitas Fire Department an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $50,013 to purchase a new self-contained breathing apparatus air compressor system.

Held at Station 5, the air compressor system refills the cylinder bottles that provide air to firefighters when they battle fires. The lifeguards also use the bottle refill system for their self-contained underwater breathing apparatuses.

Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars are awarded to local career and volunteer fire agencies across the country through the AFG program. Agencies must submit an application stating their need for the funding. A highly competitive grant, the award is offered

by FEMA to just 25 percent of applicants each year.

The department applied in December 2014 to replace its 26-year-old air compressor

system and was thrilled to hear it had been selected as a grant recipient. Receiving this grant makes it possible for the department to retire dated equipment.

“This new system will be much safer for firefighters,” said Battalion Chief Ford, who played a major role in the grant application process, “as it will have a blast-proof chamber that would contain any explosions of failed bottle refills.”

The AFG grant also has regional benefits as reflected in the frequency with which Encinitas assists other fire departments, including Solana Beach, Del Mar and Carlsbad.

As part of the award terms, the city of Encinitas is responsible for providing 10 percent of the equipment costs. Before receiving the grant, funds to replace the air compressor were approved by the council in the Fiscal Year 2015/16 budget. Therefore, receipt of the award means roughly $50,000 will be diverted back to the General Fund.

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Scripps La Jolla, Boys & Girls Clubs of San High school district enrollment Dieguito Foundation award 15 scholarships workshop to be held Aug. 31 Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation awarded 2015/2016 scholarships to 15 North County students interested in pursuing careers in the health care field.

This joint scholarship program is now in its 12th year providing assistance for needy and deserving young people. The awards were presented at a luncheon recently at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Scholarship recipients are: • From San Dieguito Academy — Sophia Hernandez is going to Biola University and will be studying human biology.

• From La Costa Canyon High School — Natalia Price will attend CSU San Marcos and her intended course of study is women’s studies; Jacklyn Vasquez will attend MiraCosta College and plans to become a nurse.

• From Sunset High School — Sara Velez is attending MiraCosta and plans to become a nurse.

• From Oceanside High School — Oreana Diaz, Stephanie Murillo, Maryjane Arroyo, Jennifer Casarrubias Rendon, Jackelyn Carrillo and Ashley Campos all plan to attend Cal State San Marcos and become nurses; Monica Mozo plans to attend MiraCosta and study nursing; Jennifer Magbata will be attending Grand Canyon University and wants to become a pediatric

nurse.

• From Carlsbad High School — Christina Flores-Lopez will be attending Cal State San Marcos studying political science and Beenish Ismail will also attend CSU San Marcos and study nursing.

• From El Camino High School — Steven Avalosmontes will be attending MiraCosta College and plans to become a nurse.

Students receiving a renewal of their scholarships are: • Georgina Akuffo graduated from La Costa Canyon and is in her second year at MiraCosta College studying kinesiology.

• Rebekah Chung, a 2012 graduate of Carlsbad High School, is in her fourth year at San Diego State University. This year she will be entering SDSU’s nursing program.

• Alexander Flores graduated from Oceanside High School and is in his second year at UCLA and wants to become a nurse.

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.

The San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees will hold a board workshop on the topic of high school enrollment at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Carmel Valley Middle School.

District staff will present the school board with information and input from the community gathered over the past year regarding options for enrolling students in district high schools in the future. This workshop is open to the public.

Del Mar man diagnosed with West Nile virus

BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A 73-year-old Del Mar man was confirmed Aug. 24 as the year’s first human case of West Nile virus in the San Diego region.

The man was admitted to a hospital Aug. 2 with symptoms of encephalitis — a brain inflammation that can be caused by viral or bacterial infection — and remains hospitalized, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency. The agency said testing by a state lab confirmed that he has WNV. Last year, 11 local WNV cases were diagnosed, and two of the patients died.

Health officials said that around 80 percent of those with WNV — which is spread by mosquitoes — don’t get symptoms, while the remainder will have headaches, fever, nausea, fatigue, a skin rash or swollen glands.

Around 1 in 150 cases is life-threatening, and the risk goes up for patients over age 50, according to the HHSA. “The late summer is when we expect West Nile virus to peak, and there were cases diagnosed through October last year, so people need to protect themselves from this potentially deadly disease,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county public health officer.

The best protection is to empty areas of standing water where mosquitoes breed, staying indoors at dusk and dawn when the insects are most active, and wearing long sleeves and pants or use repellent when outdoors.

County officials also urged residents to contact their vector control program when they find dead birds or green swimming pools, by calling 858-694-2888 or emailing vector@sdcounty.ca.gov.

So far this year, the county has collected 95 dead birds and 18 batches of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus. The totals for all of last year were 41 dead birds and six mosquito batches.

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didn’t know it at the time, but I was in for a rude awakening!

story short, it took me 15 years and 750,000 words (six full novels) to break into this profession. Early on, I managed to complete two novels that were so poorly written and full of plot holes that burning them would’ve been an insult to fire!

They were that dreadful. Instinctively knew they were learning-curve projects, but that didn’t make the truth any easier to stomach. I’d created two hideous novels that should never, ever, be published. Should my wife Carla publish them after I die, I’d haunt her from the grave!

Fortunately during my formative years as novelist, I made a living as a developer and wrote when I found the time — mostly at night. My goal was to secure a traditional publishing contract in which a publisher paid me money, not the reverse, and I was lucky enough to achieve it. Yes, I believe luck plays a role. I’ve always said there are three forces that need to converge in order to succeed: Hard work. Talent. And luck. I believe luck plays a small part of the equation, less than 5 percent. If a writer does the hard work and improves his or her skills, there’s a 95 percent chance of success. If a writer relies solely on luck, there’s a 5 percent chance of success. It’s just numbers. There are no short cuts, magic words to say, or genie lamps to rub. As with all business-related ventures, there’s no substitute for hard work.

You sold your first short story in 1992, and then your first novel was published in 2008. Tell us about the inbetween.

Ahh yes, the colorful inbetween. We all have them, don’t we? For me, it could only be described as a roller coaster ride. A word of advice for anyone who’s considering a career as a novelist: Develop thick skin; you’re going to need it! To make a very long

You mention that in 2005 you attended your first writer’s conference and then became serious about writing.

What should aspiring writers look for in a conference and what should they take away from attending one?

Writing conferences aren’t giant nebulous things, they’re made of people. People create them, people attend them, and people learn from them. I never would’ve been published had I not reached out for help. And yes, help is what you get from conferences. Don’t write in a vacuum, reach out and seek the teachings, advice, and knowledge from those who’ve already achieved success. The La Jolla Writers Conference is a classic example. The instructors who teach workshops are dedicated to helping aspiring writers break in. We don’t get paid to be on the staff, we do it because we remember what it’s like on

• Andrew Peterson donates time, thousands of books to military

BY ANTOINETTE KURITZ AND JARED KURITZ A San Diego native born at Sharp Hospital, Andrew Peterson learned to surf at age 10, is a fan of the Blue Angels, and at a very young age won his first pellet gun shooting competition at summer camp. His early fascination with rifles became a lifelong devotion to excellence in marksmanship with highpowered rifles, and he has medaled in many competitions.

While architecture was his first career, Peterson eventually changed direction, segueing into a career in real estate development while writing second shift, developing his literary voice — a voice that would make him a best-selling novelist.

When he is not writing, he visits U.S. troops and veterans around the world, and besides supporting them in myriad ways, donates thousands of books to them. One of our favorite authors, he recently sat down to answer a few questions about his long road to writing success.

Your formal training is as an architect and now you are a full-time writer. While both are creative pursuits, there is a chasm between architecture and writing. When and why did you segue into writing?

That’s an interesting question. Architecture is math and physics melded with art. Buildings need to be structurally sound, but they should also be pleasing to the eye. Novels are like buildings in that regard. Although I don’t use architectural skills in my everyday life, it’s a good background to have. I think it makes me pay attention to detail. Structure and creativity should work together, not separately. Words, sentences, and paragraphs are the metaphorical bricks, columns, and sheer-walls of a fictional story, and I work really hard to make each word count. On any given book, I spend 75 percent of my time editing and polishing.

I think creative writing has always been at the core of who I am. So in 1990, I took the plunge and began writing. I

Andrew Peterson will be teaching at the La Jolla Writers Conference, which runs Nov. 6-8. Courtesy photo

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Organic, safe ways to control caterpillars, snails and bugs It’s fun to watch the monarch butterflies sip nectar and lay eggs on the Asclepias (butterfly weed).

It’s fun to watch the caterpillars turn into butterflies.

It’s not fun watching the many looper caterpillars that eat almost everything and leave ugly green or black poop behind. Most common ones come from either a moth or little white butterflies.

Look for the caterpillars above the poop on your plant. If you see eaten leaves, it is usually either caterpillars or snails. Here’s how to know the difference. Snails leave a shiny trail; caterpillars leave poop, called frass.

Another terrible pest is the geranium/petunia budworm. They can put your petunia or geranium out of bloom in a week. It doesn’t develGARDENING op into a pretty butterfly; it grows into a tiny night-flying moth. Once WITH EVELYN you see the holes in the bud, the worm has left and is eating someEvelyn Weidner where on your plant. So many munchers having dinner on your plants.

Sometimes relying on birds and hand picking are not enough. Is there a safe and organic way kill the bad caterpillars and keep the ones you like?

Yes. There are two organic, safe and nontoxic products. Sprays with Bt kill only caterpillars. Sprays with Spinosad (pronounced SPIN-o-sad) kill both caterpillars and larvae. Both are safe, organic, Omri labeled and come under various brand names.

(Hint: Larvae look like caterpillars but come from other insects. Spinosad will kill both.

The larvae or caterpillar must eat some of the sprayed leaves.)

These sprays do not stay active long, so spray every two weeks.

What about my roses? you ask. The rose slug skeletonizes the leaves but is very hard to spot. It’s called the rose slug, but it has nothing to do with slugs. It is the larvae of the sawfly. Spinosad is the best organic choice.

As for snails and slugs (ugh), I have good news and bad.

The drought means less watering and fewer moist areas for snails to hide in. The bad news is that when there is no water, snails can form a protective membrane, hide and survive for up to three years — ready to wake up with the first rain and start eating.

Controls can be fun and effective.

• Fun: We all love the beer trap. Not very effective, but you get to drink the extra beer.

Containers need to be deep enough to drown the snails. Refill often. They will attract snails in a 3- to 5-foot area.

• Better and still fun: Water your garden at dusk, go out later and hunt them down.

Throw them into a pail of soapy water or have fun with the smash-and-crash method.

(Drink your beer instead of giving it to the snails.)

• Best but not fun: Scatter any of the new organic nontoxic iron phosphate baits.

You’ll find them under brand names like Sluggo, Excar-Go. Iron phosphate is a natural part of the soil; it’s very effective and perfectly safe. It kills by stopping the pests’ feeding ability.

You can bait often but with less quantity.

For all these garden products, always read and follow the directions. That is what they are there for!

John McGinley to receive tribute during La Costa Film Festival held Sept. 10-13 The third annual La Costa Film Festival (LCFF) is returning to Carlsbad for four days of screenings, panels and special events, Sept. 10-13.

The Festival is annually scheduled to begin on the first Thursday after Labor Day. Screenings and events will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas-La Costa and the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad Dove Library.

Founded by Carlsbad residents Michael and Ruby Callihan in 2013, the festival combines a beautiful coastal destination with the mystique of Hollywood in celebration of the art of motion pictures.

This year, the La Costa Film Festival will screen more than 45 films from around the world. The festival will debut up to five world premieres as well as a special tribute to renowned actor John McGinley (“Office Space,” “Scrubs”) and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson.

The festival opens Sept. 10 with the “Sip & Savor” Gala on the Valley Promenade at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. It will feature foods from many of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries.

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A group representing sober-living homes in Costa Mesa sued that city, arguing the ordinance discriminated against recovering addicts. Earlier this year, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, and an appeal is expected to be heard next year.

Costa Mesa’s ordinance requires that sober-living homes apply for a permit to set up in single-family residential zones. To obtain a permit, homes can’t have more than seven beds in a house, background checks are necessary for employees and the houses must be 650 feet from other facilities.

Some residents have said the sober-living homes are responsible for too much trash, secondhand smoke and other problems. Operators of the homes have argued they’re an important step in the recovery process.

The commission’s vote was 4-0. Commissioner Anthony Brandenburg was absent from the meeting.

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North Coast Rep season opener ‘Fox on the Fairway’ flourishes with farce

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BY DIANA SAENGER Plays by Ken Ludwig are popping up in a lot of theaters this summer, because the clever writer creates the most delicious comedies. “The Fox on the Fairway,” opening Sept. 9 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, joins Ludwig’s list of fabulous farces, which include “Lend Me a Tenor,” “Moon Over Buffalo,” and now playing at The Old Globe, “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.”

“Fairway” is yet another production with nonstop laughs. A tournament is about to take place at the Quail Valley Golf Club, and bets at the club are flying through the locker room like Frisbees. When a beleaguered country club president, his cocky nemesis from a neighboring club, a newly minted (but thoroughly love-besotted golf pro), a sexy waitress, his sex-starved vice president and his suspicious wife get together, golf balls and clubs may have new targets!

The action is directed by Matthew Wiener, who guides a cast of six: Kyle Sorrell, Ashley Stults, Kevin Bailey, Brian Salmon, Jacquelyn Ritz and Roxane Carrasco.

Of her “bluesy and blowsy” role, Ritz said, “I have a lot of fun and I kiss just about everyone. Playing farce stretches different muscles (than a dramatic role) and you have to be very physically present. It’s not Shakespeare, but it’s not unlike Shakespeare in that you must maintain the energy to be aware of the technical elements and to stay focused.”

Carrasco said her role “is stretching my acting chops.”

“My part is intended for an overweight

woman who is as sturdy as a German tank,” she said. “The role is so unlike me, physically, however, it’s fun because normally I am more graceful and now I’m brutish and unattractive.”

Although the plot is centered on golf, those who don’t play won’t have a problem understanding what’s going on.

“I’m a golfer, and as I started reading the play, I assumed there might be some inside jokes that only golfers would get,” Carrasco said. “But you don’t have to know anything about golf, you just have to know people and recognize stereotypes.”

“My character is not a golfer,” Ritz said.

“She doesn’t know a lot about the game, but would like to learn more. She’s in the club because she’s on the board, so she’s interested in the stakes, the lifestyle of the club, who’s going to get married next — those kinds of things.”

Both actresses are big fans of Ludwig’s works.

“In a farce, we try to solve problems in a hurry and, of course, the crazy things just keep happening,” Ritz said. “I have to calm Justin down, and the only way know I how to do that is to give him a big kiss on the mouth … just then his girlfriend walks in …

I have to pretend I’m struck with sudden blindness.”

Carrasco added that her favorite moment is the scene where “I end up having a romantic moment when you least expect it.”

Ritz said, “Ludwig is a master at creating moments we dig ourselves into and then have to dig ourselves out of, kicking,

screaming and laughing. His jokes are really funny, and yet smart in that he sees the irony of the situations.”

Carrasco added, “He is a wonderful writer. You know these people because he’s able to capture the stereotypes and that makes it easy to develop a love-hate relationship for them. As an actress, I love that because it makes it easier to play and for the audience to understand what’s going on.”

“The Fox on the Fairway” runs Sept. 9-Oct. 4 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets from $39 at 858-481-1055; visit northcoastrep.org.

Jacquelyn Ritz and Roxane Carrasco appear in ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Photo

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ACT-San Diego to hold auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ The award-winning Actors’ Conservatory Theatre (ACT-San Diego, www.actsandiego. com) will hold auditions for Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, for ages 8-18, directed by veteran actor/director Bernard Baldan, on Sept. 8 from 4:15-7:45 p.m. at the Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairpoint Way, San Diego, 92130. Callbacks will be held Sept. 10, beginning at 4:15 p.m. Performances will be held at the Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, 92101 from Dec. 11 through Dec. 20.

Auditioners should prepare a one minute song and a one minute comedic monologue.

They should bring a CD or sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. A $325 production fee will be payable at the audition. Family discounts and needbased scholarships are available. A downloadable application (which must be completed in full before auditioning) as well as a character breakdown can be found at www.actsandiego. com/auditions-christmas-carol.

Rehearsals (subject to change), start Oct. 5 and will run weekday evenings (usually from 6-9 p.m.) in Carmel Valley.

Athenaeum 26th Annual Gala Cubaaaa: “Havana Ball” W h e n : Friday, September 11, 2015, 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Where: Athenaeum Music &Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla Tickets: $250 general admission $350 for “Angels” $500 for “Archangels” All tickets are partially tax-deductable RSVP by September 8: Call the Athenaeum at (858)-454-5872 Reserve online at www.ljathenaeum.org

CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING Full Moon Pier Walk Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, on an exclusive moonlit tour. Learn the history of Scripps and explore current research projects while collecting plankton, performing experiments, and learning more about life below the pier. Ages 9+ (minors must be accompanied by a paid adult).

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CCA grads writing own script for success with gamer YouTube channel

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Although local natives Tyler Baron and Ryan Kroner grew up playing video games, they never thought they would do so for a living. But as their gamer-geared YouTube channel Treesicle gains attention, that’s exactly what they are doing.

“Every day I wake up and work on something I love doing,” Baron said. “It’s just really great.”

Baron, 23, and Kroner, 22, met when they were kindergarteners. They remember playing old Pokémon games on their handheld Game Boy systems during sleepovers.

“We were supposed to be asleep, but instead we’d be hiding in my closet with the light on, playing Pokémon,” Baron recalled.

After graduating from Canyon Crest Academy, the duo went on to study at UC Santa Barbara, where Baron earned a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in education and Kroner earned a bachelor’s in computer science in 2014.

With a love of video games, they created a YouTube channel called Treesicle with their college roommates Grant Ball and Kevin Cornea.

Launched in January 2014, Treesicle offers a variety of video game-focused content.

From informational videos to funny podcasts, there’s something for all video game enthusiasts, casual fans and dedicated gamers alike.

The channel started off with the four friends capturing footage while they played video games. Baron was inspired to create such a channel because he has watched others play games on YouTube for years.

“I really liked it and I wanted to try doing it,” he said.

Although the videos garnered some views, they didn’t gain the attention the group had hoped for. Their oldest video, for instance, was published a year ago, yet has only 1,100 views.

“We decided to do it and we were horrible at it,” Baron said with a laugh.

Since the channel’s early days, the foursome has worked hard to come up with original and interesting content.

The channel’s main program is called “The Story You Never Knew.” With new episodes every other Thursday, the show offers an in-depth and comedic look at favorite video game characters, from Pac-Man to Mario.

The group has produced 32 such videos so far, with an analysis of Sonic the Hedgehog being the most popular. Published eight months ago, the video has been viewed more than 2.8 million times.

“The idea is to give the viewer the story they never knew — the backstory — in a very comedic and informative way,” Kroner said.

“We try to give an analysis that hasn’t been heard before,” Baron added. “But our main goal is entertainment.”

With fresh content uploaded weekly, the channel has captured an audience. To date, Treesicle has attracted 232,767 subscribers and nearly 21 million views.

“I like the fact that work entails messing around with my friends,” Kroner said. “Our meetings are us sitting on couches and basically talking or yelling at each other.”

“I enjoy working with three of my best friends,” Baron agreed.

Since graduating from UC Santa Barbara last year, all four have relocated to Sorrento Valley, where they work on the channel in their free time. It takes about 100 hours to pro-

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Kevin Cornea, Tyler Baron, Ryan Kroner and Grant Ball have created a gamer-geared YouTube channel called Treesicle. / Courtesy photo duce a 10- to 15-minute video. The process entails researching, scriptwriting, voice acting and editing.

“It’s a very time-intensive process,” Kroner said.

Added Baron, “People don’t realize how much actually goes into getting a video on the channel. There’s a lot of things that go into it even after the video’s already off the computer.”

Although a lot of time and effort goes into the channel, Treesicle is not their full-time job — although they hope it will be one day.

Kroner works at Qualcomm. Baron, who works in retail, noted that this month marks a major milestone for Treesicle, as he will actually earn more from the channel than from his day job. “We’re almost to the point where we can support ourselves off of it,” Baron said.

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for years and years. To have a dream and actually be able to do it is really, really cool.”

For more about Treesicle, visit www.youtube.com/user/TreesicleTube.

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The Grauer School celebrates its 25th year with new campus building The Grauer School in Encinitas opened its doors Aug. 17 to welcome the student body back for a new academic year. This year marks not only the significance of a school that is the San Diego region’s emergent model of education, but the grand opening of a permanent campus building.

A formal ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sept. 8 for the Encinitas community.

The project was designed by principal architect Scott Thomas at Zagrodnik & Thomas Architects, constructed by Pacific Building Group, led by Encinitas- The Tolerance Gateway at the Grauer School. Courtesy based president Jim Roherty photos and overseen by Mike Shamsoian alongside Grauer board trustee David Meyer. It took just over 15 months to complete.

With a design intended to create an intimate space that naturally embraces the school’s topographical setting, the campus integrates open space, the largest fireplace hearth in all of San Diego, and flowing water elements, along with highly innovative classrooms featuring the newest technology. All of this leads into a hilly, green quad where students began gathering the first day of school.

While enrollment remains capped at 150 students, the $4 million construction project more than doubled the classroom square footage with most funds coming from individual donations rather than debt.

“This new construction is extraordinary, but it’s what it houses that is most meaning-

A permanent campus building marks the innovative school’s 25th year. ful,” said Head of School Stuart Grauer.

“Our real mission has never been to build a prominent set of high-profile buildings, but rather to create a permanent space for safety and imagination in thought and action.”

Added Grauer Trustee Diego Espinosa, “The school was a stunning success even with the old temporary classrooms, a testament to its soul, but the new buildings are beautiful and the campus has an amazing harmony with its natural setting now that is unparalleled.”

For more information, visit www.grauerschool.com.

Encinitas student takes second place in Congressional Art Competition An Encinitas student was among several who won congressional awards presented by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49) for excelling in art and public service. The ceremony took place at his office at 1800 Thibodo Road in Vista.

Issa congratulated the district’s Congressional Art Competition winner, Alexander Nicita of Rancho Santa Fe, for his piece, “Salk,” combining photography and digital media. He also recognized the runner-up, Alexander Dingley of Encinitas, a student at La Costa Canyon High School.

The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute, which encourages artistic talent in each congressional district. The winning entry is displayed for

11 months as part of an art installation in the U.S. Capitol Building, along with other winning submissions from around the country.

“Art is a compelling outlet that allows students to convey their perceptions of our world using various mediums including technology,” said Issa. “In Alexander’s photograph, he effectively shows the juxtaposition of a solitary runner against the backdrop of San Diego’s Salk Institute, much like the rare innovator and the vast regulatory climate they encounter these days. I encourage all students to follow Alexander’s example and use art as a form of storytelling.”

What’s going on around Encinitas this weekend and beyond These are just some of the events taking place in and around Encinitas this weekend. For details, visit http://bit.ly/1J8Vvt3: • Passport to India: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Members: $20/$30 w/dinner, non-members $25/$35 w/dinner.

EFA Membership/event $40.

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1984726.

Encinitas Friends of the Arts invites you to their next “Passport” event, exploring the art and culture of India. Enjoy dinner, art, Rahis Khan and his band, three dance groups, henna, sari wrapping, film, drumming, opportunity drawings, and a DJ and dancing!

• Olivenhain Outdoor Cinema Series: Friday, Aug. 28, 6:15 p.m. food, 7:45 p.m. movie. Olivenhain Town Meeting Hall grounds, 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road. $5. Info: http://www.olivenhain.org.

Enjoy popcorn and watch the hilarious story of a family on a “road trip” vacation and the zany things that happen, starring Robin Williams. Chubby’s Food Truck arrives at 6:15 p.m.; cotton candy will be for sale until the film starts. Bring blankets and low back chairs.

• Families Making History: Treasure Boxes. Noon-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free. Call 760-6329711.

Every weekend, enjoy fun activities with a historical theme. In August, make a keepsake box for your summer treasures. What would the pioneer children have kept in their treasure boxes? Come find out and learn about San Dieguito history.

• Lumberyard Courtyard: Saturday Night Music, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, SaintTropez Bistro, 947 S. Coast Highway 101. Free. Info: 760-633-0084.

August thru September, stop by Saint-Tropez Bistro in the Lumberyard Courtyard for delicious food and drink, and soak in the sounds of local musicians. Tonight, hear smooth jazz

by Keith Jacobson on saxophone. Check out local art at the Off Track Gallery.

• Dance At Dusk: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Performing Arts Workshop, 681 Encinitas Blvd., #309. Suggested donation $20. Info: http://www.dancepaw.com.

The Performing Arts Workshop presents an event of dance featuring several works by outstanding modern, contemporary and ballet dancers and choreographers. After the performance, enjoy a reception with the performers.

• LeucadiART Walk: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. Free. Info: 760-436-2320.

The event covers a one-mile stretch of Highway 101 from Gold Coast Plaza to Leucadia

Post Office. With close to 100 art exhibits in private parking lots, the event features art in all media, a children’s art & music pavilion, a craft beer garden, and six different music locations. With painting demos and interactive art installations.

• Gallery Reception: Jennifer Richards, Marilyn Shayegan. 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Off Track Gallery, 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103. Free. Info: 760-942-3636; www.offtrackgallery.com.

Enjoy wine and refreshments and meet oil painter Jennifer and water colorist Marilyn.

Enjoy a 10 percent discount on all purchases made on the day of the reception.

• Cornish Street Coffee House Presents: 2-Bit Palomino, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Cost: $10, $13 at the door.

The 101 Artists’ Colony hosts a night of music that is a mix of folk, country and acoustic. The award-winning Texas-based band 2-Bit Palomino is on a west coast tour. With special guest artist Darius Degher.

• La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Tickets: $10, $9 (cash only). Call 760-436-SHOW (7469).

Now showing: “Amy,” “Love and Mercy,” “Awake: The Life of Yogananda,” Friday midnight movie, “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

• JFS Coastal Club, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Activities free, lunch $7. Reserve for lunch by noon Monday, Aug. 31, to 858-674-1123. Info: http://bit.ly/1DIZPKo. JFS Coastal Club. Seniors 60-plus, choose from several different activities starting at 10 a.m. with Flexibility and Fitness Yoga with Danyll; 11 a.m., an informative speaker. A healthy lunch is served at noon, and at 1 p.m. see a film.

• Tuesday Movie: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive.

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• Wednesdays@Noon: Concert, noon-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. Call 760-633-2746.

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• Teen Movie and Pizza, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff. Free. Info: 760-753-4027 or http://www.sdcl.org/locations_CD.html.

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Leucadia artist exhibits unusual portraits Back to the barre: Ballet classes start Sept. 10 Teen/adult ballet classes for age 13-plus start Sept. 10 at the Encinitas Community Cenat community center; reception Sept. 26 ter, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas.

Kirsten Francis of Leucadia exhibits her new work in a solo show, “A Thousand Cuts: Paper Collage and Portraits,” at the Encinitas Community Center Art Gallery, with an artist reception from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 26.

The sharp blade of an X-Acto knife is just as important in Kirsten Francis’ work as a pencil or paint. Francis begins by drawing expressive figures of people she knows. Then she starts using a sharp blade, cutting out her drawings as well as found images. The works become more detailed and complex as she cuts and glues together many different images, shapes and textures, from magazine photographs to vintage bird illustrations.

“I was a wood block printmaker for years, carving images into plywood and printing overlapping layers of color.

Looking at my work now, I can see I still use similar techniques. I cut away, then add, and do it again, creating layers and adding complexity,” she said.

Portrait by Kirsten Francis Francis studied printmaking at Mesa College and the Pa- of Leucadia. Courtesy cific Northwest College of Art. She has had solo shows at the photo Bakersfield Museum of Art, the Center on Contemporary Art, Seattle, and the Encinitas Library. Her work has also been exhibited at the Athenaeum in La Jolla, the Oceanside Museum of Art, and the San Diego Museum of Art. Visit www.kirstenfrancis.com.

Francis will be exhibiting her work at the Encinitas Community Center Art Gallery, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, from Sept. 4-Nov. 4. Garllery hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Monday-Saturday, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 760-943-2268.

La Costa Film Festival to offer free panels on diversity, sports, pitchmaking Film buffs are invited to attend the 2015 La Costa Film Festival Panel Series, an opportunity to learn and experience and interact with leading film industry experts. The free panels will take place Sept. 12 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa at the Coastal Event Center.

“A film festival does more than offer entertainment,” said Michael and Ruby Callihan of LCFF. “It often educates and, with the lineup we have this year, it is sure to be a hit with San Diego film lovers.”

“The Game Changer — What Adding Women Can Do For Your Business or Film” (Panel 1) will be presented at 11 a.m. with five well-connected panelists. “Storytelling Through Sports: Why It Works” (Panel 2) will be at 1:30 p.m., and the “Reel Pitch — 10 Live Film Pitches” takes place at 3:30 p.m.

Vouchers for attendance to any of the free panels are available at lacostafilmfestival.org.

Entering its third year, the Omni La Costa Film Festival takes place Sept. 10-13 featuring curated screenings and world premieres; panels with film industry experts; special events like “The Reel Pitch”; red-carpet galas with star sightings; and awards presented to filmmakers and stars. It offers three screening venues: under the stars on Center Court at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa; the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas; and the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad Dove Library.

The fun begins Opening Night with “Sip & Savor,” featuring the area’s finest restaurants, craft breweries, boutique wines, and specialty vendors.

Among participants: Agave Del Mar, Baker & Olive, Bistro 65, Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi, Blue Ribbon Pizza, Café Secret, Carruth Cellars Winery, Chandlers Restaurant, Chuao Chocolatier, Cinepolis, The Craftsman, Gaia Gelato, Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Gregorio’s, Hatfield Creek Vineyards, Iron Fist Brewery, Latitude 33 Brewing Co., Old Harbor Distilling Company, Powell Mountain Cellars Winery, Sabor de Vida Brazilian, Solterra Winery, Susie’s Cakes, Twenty/20 Bar & Grill and Vigilucci’s.

Next is the screening on Center Court of the opening night film “All in Time,” a dramatic comedy about life, love, passion, and a few twists along the way.

Friday night is themed “We Remember” in honor of 9/11 military families. The mayor of Sacramento will be given the Ambassador of Sport Award earlier at the Cinepolis screening of “Down in the Valley,” a documentary of his successful efforts to save the Kings basketball team from leaving town. The featured screening on Center Court will be “The Great Alone,” with star Lance Mackey, accompanied by his lead sled dog Amp, available for questions, along with director Jonathan Hock. Afterward, the “We Remember” Gala will feature food, beer, wine, and entertainment to top off the night.

Saturday night’s La Costa Honors Awards Gala held at the Resort’s edge pool will follow the featured screening of “Welcome to Happiness” with Q & A, then presentations to juried Sports Films winners; a special Legacy Award tribute to actor John McGinley; and the winners of the high school short film competition.

New for 2015 is “The Reel Pitch” competition, which allows filmmakers the opportunity to present raw ideas to a panel of studio executives hungry for content. In partnership with Mandalay Sports Media, “Reel Pitch” will be held Sept. 12, with the best pitch winning the opportunity to be refined under the guidance of one of the panelists.

Volunteers are the core of the Festival, and more than 150 have contributed over the past year to assure its success. “It’s so rewarding to meet so many others in the community who share a passion for movies and the arts,” said third-year volunteer Lynne Scharf.

For tickets and information, visit LaCostaFilmFestival.org or email Tickets@LaCostaFilmFestival.org.

Level I (beginning) will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, and Level II (Intermediate) will be offered from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Monday/Thursdays. A mixed Level I/II class (this class requires familiarity with basic ballet) will be offered from 9:45-11 a.m. Saturdays.

In addition, a “Just Barre” class, consisting of ballet exercises at the barre without across-the- floor movements will be offered from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Thursdays and from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturdays.

The instructor is former professional dancer Marti Neal.

For information, visit www.EncinitasRecReg.com or call 760-943-2260.

Encinitas Guitar Orchestra forming new session; all levels of experience invited Guitarists of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s upcoming session.

The session begins Sept. 14 and goes through Nov. 30, culminating in a concert Dec. 4.

Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Ranch View Baptist Church, 415 Rancho Santa Fe Road in Encinitas.

The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra Fall/Winter session theme is “Renaissance, Baroque and Celtic Folk,” and includes Celtic folk selections such as “Follow Me Up to Carlow” and “Jenny Picking Cockles,” along with traditional Renaissance guitar pieces by Gaspar Sanz, including “Villanos” and “Canarios.” All of the pieces have been adapted for guitar orchestra.

The orchestra is composed of 30 to 40 local guitarists from beginning through advanced levels who learn classical guitar technique and ensemble skills under the supervision of Peter Pupping and William Wilson. The orchestra is divided into four to eight sections with multiple players on each part.

Pupping has been teaching and performing in Southern California for more than 30 years. His band, the Peter Pupping Band, has released many CDs. The latest, titled Café Pacifico, combines a variety of music including Nuevo Flamenco, Cuban, West African, Nuevo Tango, Bossa Nova, Samba and Latin smooth jazz. Pupping earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from San Diego State University. He organizes and directs the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra twice each year.

For information, visit www.encinitasguitarorchestra.com and see “registration,” or contact Peter Pupping at Guitar Sounds, 760-943-0755 or peter@guitarsounds.com.

Wells Fargo opens Pacific Station branch, donates to Oceans Project Wells Fargo celebrated the grand opening celebration of its new banking store in Encinitas on Aug. 27 with an open house. The branch, at 687 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite 151, will be the company’s newest outlet in the Encinitas community and will provide a convenient location.

To honor the occasion, Wells Fargo presented a donation to the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project.

The new bank branch at Pacific Station will offer customers a full range of financial products and services, including personal and business banking, loans and lines of credit, financial investing and insurance services. The branch will also provide foreign currency exchange services and two ATMs for 24-hour banking and night deposit service.

Visit wellsfargo.com.

Solutions for Change gala Sept. 19 to benefit veterans, homeless families Solutions for Change, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to solving family homelessness, will hold its annual fundraising gala, “An Evening to Remember … With Our American Heroes,” from 5-11 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Jet Source airplane hangar at the Carlsbad Airport, which will be stylishly transformed to welcome more than 800 guests.

This year’s event will honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces, while raising support for programs and services that help solve family homelessness.

Event guest speakers are Taya Kyle and Clint Bruce. Taya Kyle is a veteran family activist and widow of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (the subject of the 2014 Academy Award-winning film “American Sniper”) and author of “American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal.” Also appearing is former Navy SEAL and pro football player Clint Bruce, a nationally recognized speaker and author on veteran issues and leadership.

The evening will feature gourmet cuisine by award-winning Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, and will also showcase live music, exciting live and silent auctions, entertainment and special presentations honoring the men and women who have served in our nation’s military.

Chris Megison, president and CEO of Solutions for Change, said, “This year’s event is our boldest initiative yet, kicking off a 1,000-day campaign to raise awareness and support for what many are calling the nation’s most innovative solution to family homelessness.”

Tickets for this year’s event are $375, with sponsorship packages starting at $3,000.

Sponsors include The Issa Family Foundation, The Bob Baker Automotive Group, Forte for Children, Tri-City Medical Center, Western CNC, Inc., Scratch Media, Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, Wells Fargo, Lexus of Carlsbad, Monster Tool Company and Genentech.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For information about Solutions for Change and to reserve tickets or sponsorships for “An Evening to Remember … With Our American Heroes,” visit http://solutionsforchange. org or call 760-941-6545.

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Five facts that everyone should Public meth hotline makes community safer know about concussions TO YOUR HEALTH: BY MICHAEL LOBATZ, MD From school sports to skateboarding, kids tend to play hard. Getting injured is often part of the game, but as a parent, you need to know when an injury is serious enough to warrant medical attention — especially when the damage isn’t immediately obvious. This is particularly true with concussions.

According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, more than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur annually in the U.S., and more than 62,000 concussions are sustained each year in high school contact sports. Thousands more result from falls, bicycle and skateboard mishaps, playground injuries, motorcycle and car accidents, and other causes.

Despite the prevalence of concussions, misconceptions about their causes, hazards and treatments are common.

The following facts can help you understand this injury and how it should be treated.

1. A concussion is an injury to the brain.

A concussion occurs from an impact to the head, which causes the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull. This can damage brain cells and create chemical changes in the brain. Although most concussions are caused by a direct blow to the head, they also can result from impact elsewhere on the body that transmits force up to the head, such as from a hard fall or sudden impact.

Though concussions may range in severity, all temporarily affect brain function, a condition known as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A concussion may impair speech, balance, coordination, memory, and cognitive thinking. Failure to understand the severity of the injury and seek immediate, proper medical care can lead to long-term health problems, brain damage or death.

2. Most people who suffer a concussion remain conscious.

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Dr. Michael Lobatz lief, fewer than 10 percent of concussions result in loss of consciousness. Immediate symptoms of concussion may include confusion, difficulty thinking clearly, quickly forgetting new information, headache, slurred speech, unusual behavior, and repeated nausea or vomiting. In some cases, there may be no immediate symptoms at all, but days or weeks later, concussion may cause balance or coordination problems, slowed movement, and vision or hearing disturbances. In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form and crowd the brain against the skull.

3. There is no such thing as a “minor” concussion.

Every concussion is serious and should be evaluated by a trained medical professional. Never try to judge the seriousness of a concussion on your own, even if the person claims to feel just fine. Often, athletes try to resume their usual levels of activity because they don’t want to be taken out of the game.

Don’t take chances with your child’s brain. Call a physician right away or go to a hospital emergency room for immediate evaluation. Proper care and management is essential for even mild injuries to ensure optimal recovery.

4. There is no universal rule for how long to wait before returning to activities.

Every concussion requires individualized care and management; what is right for one person may not be right (and may even be dangerous) for another.

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son’s general health, medical history, age, prior injuries, and post-concussion symptoms all must be considered. Baseline testing and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing can help to objectively evaluate the patient’s post-injury condition and track recovery for safe return to activities.

5. Second concussions can be more dangerous.

If a second concussion occurs before the first one has fully healed, the patent has significant risk of serious injury — this is why it is crucial to ensure an athlete is fully healed before returning to play. These “second impact” concussions are more likely to cause brain swelling and widespread damage, and may even be fatal. The consequences of repetitive concussions may include permanent longterm brain damage, motor dysfunction and cognitive declines, such as balance and gait disturbances, rigidity and slowed movement.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas educates parents, teachers, coaches and students about concussions in youth sports through “Play Smart. Play Hard.” Designed for high schools and athletic clubs, the free program offers comprehensive interactive presentations based on Centers for Disease Control guidelines. As part of the program, Scripps provides a simple 20-minute computerized test (called ImPACT) that evaluates each participant’s attention, memory, reaction time, problem-solving skills and processing speed. The test creates a baseline evaluation for young athletes who have never had a head injury. If participants suffer a concussion, they can retake the test, and clinicians can compare the results. The test is $10.

Michael Lobatz, MD, is a board-certified neurologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. ”To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff of Scripps. For information, visit www.scripps. org/CNP or call 858-2074317.

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When neighbors watch out for each other, they strengthen their communities.

One neighbor’s tip in an Encinitas neighborhood led to the arrest of someone dealing heroin and methamphetamine out of a home. Earlier this year, the neighbor called the Methamphetamine Strike Force Hotline at 1-877-NO2METH (877-662-6284) over concerns about drug dealing in his neighborhood. The tip was sent to the Encinitas Sheriff’s Department, which launched an investigation that eventually gained a warrant to search the residence and led to an arrest.

Neighborhood safety is everyone’s responsibility. And that is one of the goals of National Night Out, held the first Tuesday of August and designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations, and send a message to everyone that neighbors are watching out for each other to prevent crime.

Cooperative projects help identify and address problems associated with meth and other drug use in the community. Meth continues to be a big problem in San Diego County. It’s the primary drug of choice among arrestees and in adult drug treatment admissions in the public system, as well as a primary contributor to drug overdose deaths.

Families and communities suffer the consequences when loved ones use drugs. Domestic violence, for instance, has shown to be heavily affected by meth use. In 71 San Diego County domestic violence case reviews from 2006-2013, more than 35 percent of perpetrators had a history of meth use, as well as nearly 27 percent of intimate partner victims.

The Meth Hotline is free and available to anyone who wants to leave a tip about suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.

“The Meth Hotline exists to help neighbors pass on anonymous, confidential tips to law enforcement about meth problems, and to provide information about drug treatment and other available resources,” said Jerry Young, Meth Hotline supervisor. “Residents can either call 1-877-NO2METH or email at www.no2meth.org to pass on this kind of information that can get results. We were very pleased that a neighbor helped uncover a meth distribution system in Encinitas. We love it when neighbors, the Meth Hotline and law enforcement can team up to make neighborhoods safe.”

In addition, local programs such as Crime Free MultiHousing allows the opportunity for rental property owners and managers to reduce the likelihood of crime in their communities. The program is a partnership among property owners, law enforcement and residents with a dedication to making a safer community and to combat crimes in multi-unit housing complexes. For details, visit the San Diego County Sheriff website at http://sdsheriff.net/cfmh.

— Submitted press release by San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth

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Whimsical Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery consistently hits the sweet spot

BY KELLEY CARLSON Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is not your cookie-cutter bakery and coffeehouse.

Its whimsical dĂŠcor and confections have been well-received by locals and travelers alike since the location opened in 2010, and it consistently draws praise on review sites such as Yelp.

The Encinitas establishment was even named one of the top five bakeries in the county

by San Diego Union-Tribune readers in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do what we do, and in this case, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what no one else does,â&#x20AC;? said owner Gordy Haskett, an Encinitas native.

One of those things is the Plonk, named for the sound dough makes when it hits the pan. While other bakeries serve â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plonks,â&#x20AC;? none are like Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Haskett concocted his original recipe when he operated a wholesale bakery in Carlsbad from 1989 to 2000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a mistake, but it was a gift â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it worked,â&#x20AC;? Haskett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what everyone was after; it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do what it does.â&#x20AC;?

The Plonk is akin to an oatmeal cookie in a muffin shape: a conglomeration of oats, raisins, dates, walnuts, bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and more.

When Haskett sold his Carlsbad bakery, he sold the recipe. But over time, that recipe changed, and eventually, Haskett was able to regain the ability to make his Plonk the way he envisioned it.

Today, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back and better than ever, and now there are variations. For example, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Big Bang, made with oats, bran, brown sugar, banana, blueberry, walnuts, cinnamon and ginger. And Haskett has perfected a gluten-free version of his signature item.

Another popular line of Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goods are the bars. Among them are the R-Bar (a raspberry bar), and the Lunch Lady Bar, featuring creamy peanut butter and oats melded together. The latter was inspired by similar treats that were sold in school cafeterias years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One bite, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back at milk break,â&#x20AC;? Haskett said.

And thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Crunch Treat, which is similar to a Rice Krispies Treat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cereal bound with butter and marshmallows.

Other sweet items include cookies (peanut butter, chocolate chip, etc.) and breads (including pumpkin and banana).

Along with these all-American goodies, there is British fare, which draws a number of expats into the bakery. Haskettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late mother, Wendy, was from England, and he also lived there at one time. Honoring his heritage, Haskett offers across-the-pond favorites such as the Sausage Roll, Sweeney Todd Meat Pie, Scottish Shortbread Jam Tart and scones (currant, and bacon and cheese). â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the real deal (British-style),â&#x20AC;? Haskett emphasized.

But no matter what customers order, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you can pronounce whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in our products, and know what it is,â&#x20AC;? Haskett said.

To complement the baked goods, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; simple java beverages that hit the

Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery and Coffeehouse offers confections and coffee beverages. Upper right: Vanilla Latte and Lunch Lady Bar. Below right: The Plonk is Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature item.

Photos by Kelley Carlson spot, such as the Vanilla Latte. The lineup includes espresso, mochas and cappuccinos, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all brewed from La Costa Coffee Roastingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beans.

While hanging out, patrons can feast their eyes on the eclectic setting that Haskett describes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willy Wonka meets Pee-Wee Herman.â&#x20AC;? His brother, Craig â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scrojoâ&#x20AC;? Haskett, created art for the vibrantly hued walls, and bobbleheads abound.

Gordyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery and Coffeehouse is at 441 Encinitas Blvd. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Video artist to be first in Lux’s new Ceramics program offers residency season from Sept. 11-Oct. 3 art therapy, training for Lux Art Institute is pleased to announce the exhibition of Max Ernst Greis, the first of five resident artists at Lux during the 2015- 2016 season.

Greis will travel via rail from New York City to California, recording footage and images along the way, and then use the material he gathers to construct a detailed video landscape that will be projected on top of a hand-painted panel.

Greis completed his BFA in painting at the School of Visual Arts in 2005, and his MFA in painting at Hunter College in 2014.

He has exhibited widely in the U.S., at venues including the Edward Hopper House Art Center and BRIC Rotunda Gallery. In 2015, his debut solo show at Pavel Zoubok Gallery was named an Artforum Critics’ Pick in New York.

Greis will be in residence at Lux from Sept. 11-Oct. 3, and the exhibit will run from Sept. 12-Oct. 31. Opening reception, for members only, is from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11.

The public is invited to “Samsara,” by Ernst Greis, video projection and acrylic see Greis’ work in progress during Artist Studio hours: on panel (40” x 30”). Courtesy photo 1-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

As part of the Studio Series, Lux will host a casual wine reception followed by an interactive discussion with Greis from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 30. Lux members attend events for free. For information, visit: luxartinstitute.org.

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those with special needs What do you get when you cross a veteran Special Education teacher/master potter and a philanthropic Fed Ex pilot whose daughter has autism? The nonprofit venture Dynamix Ceramix.

The art therapy program in Leucadia and Cardiff teaches young people with special needs such as autism how to throw pots and everything else related to the ceramics process, from glazing pottery and loading kilns to shipping.

“The potter’s wheel is a natural for people with autism because they often enjoy things that spin,” said founder Bob Driver.

Dynamix Ceramix provides vocational training for young people at risk, teaching transferable skills they can apply in the real world. The goal is to train participants to contribute in makDynamix Ceramix offers ing beautiful, functional works of art.

Dynamix Ceramix uses a modified craftsman apprenticeship art therapy as well as model, with a supportive, family-style work environment. Par- vocational training for atticipants learn to work for a boss who teaches and guides them. risk youth. Courtesy photo Pupils are evaluated and those who advance and stick with it can earn an income.

The program can also serve a mix of foster children, home-schooled kids, lost and frustrated teenagers, and trauma victims. After-school programs often get the whole family involved in playing with clay, a safe haven for families to be creative together.

“It gives these gamers a sense of purpose, which builds self-esteem and increases their level of happiness and fulfillment. I get to see lots of big smiles and I love it,” said Driver.

There is a small material fee for each participant for the first four sessions.

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Drum circle returns to Fair Trade Del Mar Fair Trade Décor hosts the return of João Vincient Lewis to its Community Drum Circle, from 7-9 p.m. every first and third Sunday. No experience necessary. All ages welcome!

Lewis has recorded and performed around the world with award-winning theater companies, modern dance troupes and internationally acclaimed bands. His lecturedemonstration workshop “Hands on World Music” has served numerous special audiences coast to coast for more than 20 years.

Fair Trade Décor, at 1412 Camino Del Mar, is the first 100 percent fair trade store in the area. For information, call 858-461-1263 or visit www.fairtradedecor.com.

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the outside. Lonely. If the instructors at a writing conference don’t make themselves available, run away from it. I think that’s why I like the LJWC so much. All of the instructors, without exception, are there to offer their unconditional help and support.

Your main character, Nathan McBride, has been called “brutally effective” by Ridley Pearson and “a compelling, conflicted hero” by Steve Berry. How would you describe him?

In a nutshell, he’s a tough guy with a heart. Although the Nathan McBride novels are character-driven, they contain a lot of action. It’s important for an author to know his protagonist inside and out. I’m no different. I have to know why Nathan’s behaving the way he is. Because Nathan holds a core set of values that govern his life, the way he views the world determines the way he reacts to the world. He’s not afraid to make tough choices. Occasionally he’ll do some questionable, even unprincipled things, which create ethical dilemmas for him. He doesn’t enjoy bending or breaking the rules, but he has to consider the bigger picture. He’s seen the real world, horrible things that few will ever be exposed to, so his “world view” is much more informed than most. Nathan doesn’t dodge trouble, he confronts it.

From your author POV, what is the role of Nathan’s best friend, Harv, in the series? Of their relationship?

Harvey Fontana is the voice of reason and calm in Nathan’s life. He’s the glue that holds Nathan’s soul together. In many ways, they’re closer than family. During their botched mission, Nathan made a huge sacrifice for Harv — he allowed himself to be captured so that Harv could escape. Harv has always felt very guilty about that. Nathan went through three weeks of living hell at the hands of a sadistic interrogator. Harv is not a sidekick by any definition, he’s an integral part of the Nathan McBride series. It’s funny; many readers like Harv as much (as), and some even more than Nathan.

How soon after creating Nathan McBride did you know he would beget a series? And what does it take for a character to do so? In the same vein, what are the benefits of writing a series? What are the drawbacks?

I knew it was going to be a series from the beginning, I just didn’t know if it was going to sell! The benefit of writing series is in the characters. I don’t have to create all new characters for each book. Just the bad guys — as they tend to be killed! Hey, they deserve to die. The difficulty lies in keeping the characters interesting. It’s important to maintain consistency and keep Na-

than and Harv true to who they are. Nathan and Harv are the same people in book one as they are in five, etc. … The reader will discover new things about them, but their core personalities won’t change. Many women reader have expressed concern about Nathan marrying Holly. They’re worried he’ll “settle down.” Worry not. Nathan will always step up and “take care of business!”

Nathan experienced brutal torture during which he discovered a dark side in himself. What do we learn from his method of controlling it?

No one wants to experience the horrible ordeal that Nathan went through. He’s deeply conflicted by something he discovered about himself. The Other is a dark entity living deep within his soul. It surfaced during the worst of his torment and saved his sanity. In essence, an alternate personality came forward and repressed his normal personality. I know that sounds like Nathan became insane because of The Other. Not so. It’s a complex situation and I’m no psychologist, but Nathan’s personality is not partitioned in the clinical sense. He’s conflicted.

He’s in complete control, but he can tap the dark energy of the The Other when things get really bad.

I think we all have safety valves that protect us from extreme mental trauma. And there’s no black and white definition of the phenomenon. What do we learn from it? I think we learn that mind over matter isn’t just an expression. Nathan makes a conscious choice not to dwell in a past he can’t change. His philosophy is this: It happened. Get over it. “Man up” and move on.

You generously donate both your time and books to members of the military and veterans. What got you involved in doing so?

Our military is very important to me. I chose to make the hero of the Nathan McBride series a military veteran — a Marine. My heroes aren’t professional athletes, Hollywood actors, or musicians. Although I respect the successes those people have achieved, my true respect and admiration goes to our service members, people who put their lives at risk keeping our enemies at bay. And America has many enemies. There are domestic heroes as well. Police and firefighters. They also put their lives at risk keeping us safe. I think I can sum up my thoughts in a single sentence: “I sleep well at night because they often don’t.”

You are now under contract for multiple books with Thomas Mercer. How does this success change your writing process?

The Nathan McBride series has done fairly well, but it doesn’t really change the way I write. When I first started the series, I didn’t have an audience in mind. In other words, I wasn’t chasing a genre. Many of my author friends write in a genre because they think it’s the hot topic of the moment. Topics are fleeting. What’s popular now may be bombing next year. I think it’s far better to write what you love and let the chips fall where they may.

I won’t write a vampire story just to chase a popular genre because I don’t feel passionately about vampires. I have nothing against them per se; they’re not my thing and the writing would come off as forced. Besides, how do you research vampires? I’d be afraid to ask!

Your route to publication was not exactly traditional, and yet you are now an enormously successful author.

What publication advice do you have for aspiring authors?

If an author decides to go the self-publishing route and launch his or her novel as an eBook or paper edition, don’t stop trying to obtain a traditional contract with a publishing house.

The problem for self-published authors is getting distribution. How do they get their books into the hands of readers?

Without the marketing engine of a traditional publishing house, it’s difficult and expensive to get visibility. When it comes to the big eBook retailers, it works just like grocery stores.

Eye-level shelf space and end caps are purchased commodities.

Indies can list their books on Amazon, iBooks, Nook, etc., but how do they get readers to find their titles?

Social media sites are limited when it comes to marketing.

It doesn’t make sense to spend $100 dollars in advertising money only to get $10 in book sales. The same could be said for time. Don’t spend three hours on Facebook and Twitter for one sale. That time is better spent writing your next book. Remember, people don’t shop for books on Facebook and Twitter.

And what words of wisdom would you share about the writing process?

Seek help. Don’t work in a vacuum. Find a writer’s conference in your area such as the La Jolla Writers Conference and attend the workshops. Everything you need to know to become a successful author can be found at conferences. The one thing conferences can’t do? The work. Once you’ve got the knowledge, it’s up to you to make it happen.

Antoinette Kuritz and Jared Kuritz are the team behind both Strategies Public Relations and the La Jolla Writer’s Conference (www.lajollawritersconference.com).

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Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk to be honored at Natural High gala Sept. 12 The annual Natural High Gala, celebrating the national movement of youth saying yes to life and resisting drugs and alcohol, will be held Sept. 12 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad.

With a goal to raise $400,000 for the 2015-16 school year, the event will raise the funds needed to ensure Natural High’s 20,000 education partners continue receiving this life-changing program completely free of charge.

The evening will include special performances, live and silent auctions and a program showcasing the impact of Natural High’s life- Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk will be honored with changing mission on 13- to the Gamechanger Award at the Sept. 12 Natural High 17-year-olds over more than Gala. Courtesy photo two decades.

Pro skateboarder and 15-year Natural High celebrity ambassador Tony Hawk will receive the 2015 Gamechanger Award recognizing him for his dedication to empowering youth. Local rising star Cody Lovaas will help honor Hawk, recognizing him and other role models who have changed the drug prevention landscape and inspired youth like Lovaas to say yes to their natural highs.

“We know that youth are profoundly influenced by their peers and role models,” said Jon Sundt, founder of Natural High. “By sharing the stories of celebrity ambassadors like Tony Hawk and Cody Lovaas, who tell the truth about drugs and alcohol, we’re introducing the opposite of what they typically see in the media. We’re changing social norms across the country.”

On any given day, 20,000 13-year-olds in the U.S. will try drugs or alcohol for the first time. Peer pressures can be overwhelming, and that’s why nonprofits like Natural High exist — to inspire youth to discover, amplify and pursue what they love to do. Research shows that young people who find natural highs or “sparks” engage in fewer risk-taking behaviors.

Tickets for the cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner are $250 per person. Guests can buy VIP tickets for $350, or reserve a table of eight for $1,800 and $2,600 respectively.

To buy tickets or make a gift, visit naturalhigh.org/gala.

Community invited to free ovarian cancer forum Sept. 16 at Scripps LJ Local residents can learn important information about ovarian cancer at a free educational forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Presenting at the forum will be a panel of educators and cancer survivors from the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego. The event will help attendees better understand the symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer through the H.E.A.R. program, which stands for Hope, Experience, Awareness and Risk Factors. Presenters will also share personal stories of empowerment, recovery and renewal.

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about the fifth-most-deadly cancer in women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 21,000 women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015, while more than 14,000 women in the U.S. are expected to die from the disease this year.

The event will be held at Scripps La Jolla’s Schaetzel Center, 9888 Genesee Ave. On-site parking will be available for $4. To register to attend, call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777).

Off Track Gallery hosts Aug. 30 reception for featured artists, scholarship winners The Off Track Gallery in Encinitas invites the public to a reception from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 30 for two featured artists: Marilyn Shayegan, watercolors, and Jennifer Richards, oils.

In addition, $500 scholarship awards will be presented to each of four MiraCosta College students.

Enjoy wine and refreshments and take advantage of a 10 percent discount on all purchases made at any time, during Gallery open hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) the day of the reception.

The Off Track Gallery is at 937 S. Coast Highway, Suite C-103, in the Lumberyard Shopping Center, downtown Encinitas.

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Get yourselves to the Greek Festival in Cardiff Sept. 12-13 Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church welcomes the San Diego community to experience Hellenic cuisine, entertainment and hospitality during the 37th annual Cardiff Greek Festival on Sept.

12-13. The parish will donate 10 percent of festival profits to support building the St. Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center.

For a $3 admission (children under 12 are free), festival attendees will be transported into a quaint Greek village, serenaded by live entertainers across three stages, including renowned Southern California Greek band 4 Greeks LA. The parish’s youngest members — ages 5 through high school — will perform folk dances in traditional costumes.

Delicacies will be available, such as souvlaki (shish kabobs), loukaniko (sausage), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves) and gyros. Vegetarian fare includes tiropi-

tas (cheese triangles in filo) and spanakopita (spinach pie).

The Kafenio (café) boasts mouth-watering desserts and coffee.

An open marketplace will typify a traditional bazaar.

The Rev. Father Michael Sitaras, pastor of Saints Constantine and Helen, will host tours of the church. A Fun Zone with games, crafts, and miniature golf will ensure children enjoy their time as much as the adults. A photo booth will help preserve the experience, and a chance to win a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA will keep the festival’s excitement going until the very end.

“This year, we are blessed to not only share our culture with the San Diego community, but also extend our support to provide a place of worship and peaceful reflection at the site of the horrific tragedy,” said Father Sitaras.

The Saint Nicholas National Shrine is being erected at ground zero, replacing the small Greek Orthodox Church that was destroyed Sept. 11, 2001 when the South Tower fell. The shrine will welcome people of all faiths to visit while touring the 9/11 Memorial and the Memorial Museum.

The Cardiff Greek Festival will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen, 3459 Manchester Ave. The church is a half-mile east of I-5 at the Manchester exit in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Free parking is available at adjacent MiraCosta College. Visit www.cardiffgreekfest.com.

More information on the Saint Nicholas National Shrine is available at http://www.stnicholaswtc.org/. See a video depicting the reconstruction of the shrine at http:// youtu.be/hNAk9NGUu2E.

Lab Rescuers host annual event Sept. 19 Tickets are now on sale for Labrador Rescuers’ Lab Amoré event, which will be held Sept. 19 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine.

Lab Amoré is one the organization’s largest annual fundraising events, which helps the 100 percent volunteer organization rescue, rehabilitate and re-home Labrador retrievers and Lab mixes.

The elegant evening features cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dinner and a live and silent auction.

Pulse! Live Art With Heart will provide a live performance and the event will be emceed by San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald.

Labrador Rescuers’ next adoption event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at the Petco on 154 Encinitas Blvd.

For tickets or information, visit labrescuers.org.

Leucadia will receive a giant new mural at the 11th Annual LeucadiART Walk Aug. 30 Leucadia will be living up to its title as the “Art and Soul” of Encinitas on Aug. 30 at the LeucadiART Walk with a giant mural installation on the south wall of the Historic 1920’s Art Deco building at 970 N Coast Hwy 101. This building houses some of Leucadia’s best shops, including, Coffee Coffee, Surfy Surfy and FERN. Attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with mural painting at its best. Local artist Casey O’Connell will be starting this giant mural early Saturday morning to have the piece finished by the end of the event on Aug. 30. Casey O’Connell is a talented muralist based in Leucadia who travels the U.S. painting commissioned murals in the country’s most notable centers for emerging art.

“The stewardship of this iconic building is amazing and the new mural will be an incredible addition to this already gorgeous facade,” says Carris Rhodes, executive director of Leucadia 101 Main Street. She says, “The LeucadiArt Walk celebrates our community’s artistic history while offering a diverse sampling of its present talent. The event is shaping up to be an engaging day of arts, music and fun experiences.”

Visit Casey on Saturday and Sunday to see this amazing work of art unfold.

At the LeucadiART Walk you can also enjoy live music at six locations, crisp San Diego craft beer from the Lost Abbey at the California Coast Credit Union Beer Garden and 101 incredible art exhibits. For the complete details visit www.leucadia101.com

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Encinitas homes sold, from 8/15-8/21 Address

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604 HERMES AVE. 602 PALOMA COURT 654 SHANAS LANE 531 WILLOWSPRING DR S

3 4 4 4

2.5 4.5 3 2.5

Price $1,125,000 $996,000 $790,000 $736,000 Source: RealQuest.com

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additional domestic bees, reducing the number of Africanized bees, also known as killer bees.

“If there are no domestic bees, the killer bees come in and breed exponentially,” McDonald said.

Marge Cole said a neighbor once had livestock and didn’t take care of the animals, resulting in overwhelming odors and rats. She stated it took the code enforcement department a while to address the matter, adding that the ordinance would increase the department’s burden.

The Planning Commission will soon resume the hearing, probably in October, said city Planning Director Jeff Murphy after the meeting. The commission’s vote on the matter will be forwarded to the Encinitas City Council, which will have the final say on whether to pass the ordinance.

Three commercial growers said the ordinance language could have the unintended consequence of requiring city approval for new greenhouses or repairing them, since the ordinance defines greenhouses as permanent structures. The Planning Commission recommended changing that language so growers wouldn’t be affected.

The commission’s vote to continue the hearing was 4-0. Commissioner Anthony Brandenburg was absent from the meeting.

An Encinitas City Council subcommittee began crafting the ordinance last summer.

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at it, taking the drone out of the air.

“A drone that’s low enough to be hit by a T-shirt is certainly low enough to be invading someone’s privacy,” Blakespear said.

Herron’s drone incident ended without law enforcement getting involved. Ultimately, the father and son operating the drone left because the drone’s battery ran low. But before that, they maintained they weren’t doing anything illegal, according to Herron’s letter.

“I explained that operating drones at MacPherson Park isn’t appropriate because it’s a small park, it’s occupied by children, and this sort of activity is unsafe,” Herron wrote.

Herron believes more drone incidents are bound to happen if the city doesn’t take action.

While the city is crafting drone standards, Herron stated hobbyists should be encouraged to follow Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules that state drones can’t fly within five miles of an airport, they must stay below 400 feet and should remain clear of any obstacles.

“The education is out there, they know not to operate around airports, but they’re doing it anyway,” said Herron, a commercial airline pilot. “We’re seeing them well above 400 feet.”

Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer said the FAA governs drones, so the report back should state what authority the city might have over them.

Legislation introduced recently seeks to restrict drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles. Lawmakers in the California Assembly on Aug. 24 approved a bill that would forbid drone use over private property.

The bill is now up for final approval in the Senate. If adopted, flying a drone less than 350 feet above private property without consent would result in a trespassing violation.

And Poway is looking to become the first in the state to ban the use of drones during a wildfire.

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Carmel Valley – Meadows Del Mar 4+1BR/4.5BA | $2,275,000

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