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September 19, 2014

Candidates make their pitch at Cardiff forum BY JARED WHITLOCK A candidate forum held Sept. 16 at Ada Harris Elementary School touched on everything from field lighting for the community park to downtown bars to trenching the railroad tracks. Five mayoral candidates, along with four vying for the one open council seat, fielded residents’ questions and made their case to about 75 people. When asked by a resident about large field lights at the soon-to-debut Encinitas Community Park, all but

one of the candidates said they’re against them. “If the lights are 90 feet, it’s going to be right in my backyard, so I’m right there with you,” council candidate Alan Lerchbacker told the crowd. Lerchbacker added the council wouldn’t necessarily have the final say on the field lights. He said this is because they would likely trigger Proposition A, a law that requires a public vote for structures over 30 feet. Catherine Blakespear, another council candidate,

said park visitors will be able to enjoy the fields and other amenities during daylight hours. “To me that’s perfectly appropriate, so I don’t support lights at the park,” Blakespear said. A number of Cardiff homeowners over the years have raised concerns about lighting at the park, which will debut sometime this fall. City staff has stated there are no current plans for lighting. However, the ground is prepped for it in case any proposals come

about. Current Mayor Kristin Gaspar, who is vying for mayor, said the park won’t be able to accommodate all sports leagues during the day. She added the lighting would provide more opportunities and bolster youth fitness. “There’s no reason why an Encinitas resident should be driving out to Ramona to play on a dirt field,” Gaspar said. However, Gaspar said if Prop A indeed applies, then voters would have the

chance to decide. One resident asked about how the candidates would address noise and public drunkenness outside of downtown Encinitas bars, an issue that reached a fever pitch last summer. “The proliferation of bars in this town is unbelievable,” mayoral candidate Sheila Cameron said. Cameron said the city should have approved a deemed-approved ordinance that would impose tougher noise and trash regulations See FORUM, Page 23

■ LA Philharmonic Concertmaster coming to Encinitas. Page 7

Lifestyle

The sea wall at the bottom of this Encinitas bluff is at the heart of a legal battle between the California Coastal Commission and the families who own the homes at the top of the bluff. — Peggy Peattie

Court OKs state’s time limits on sea walls ■ A great time was had by all at the Encinitas Blind Surfing Event. Page 12

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Encinitas Little League all-star team coaches and players pose with former Padres Trevor Hoffman and Randy Jones, among others. The City Council voted Sept. 10 to honor the team in various ways. Photo by Jared Whitlock

City pulling out all stops to honor Encinitas Little League BY JARED WHITLOCK What do Facebook, a parade and a park have in common? They’re part of the city’s plans to recognize the Encinitas Little League’s historic summer. When presented with four choices for honoring ELL on Sept. 10, the council voted unanimously for all of them, as well as one council member’s suggestion. The options included: recognizing the team at a council meeting; inviting the players to kick off the 2014 holiday parade; having ELL attend the Encinitas Community Park opening; and featuring the team’s story on the city’s digital newsletter and Facebook page.

“I like all four of the suggestions, and that would be my motion, to move forward with all four,” Councilman Mark Muir said. Also, upon Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer’s request, a picture and short description of the team will hang in council chambers. This year’s ELL all-star team, the Southern California champions, made it all the way to the West Regional Tournament semifinals for the first time in league history. During its run, everyone from former Padre Trevor Hoffman to local surfer Rob Machado offered the team words of encouragement in person. Ultimately, the Nevada all-star team beat ELL and went on to win that tournaSee LEAGUE, Page 10

•Ruling could hinder shoreline property owners’ efforts to protect their homes BY EDWARD SIFUENTES, SPECIAL TO THE ENCINITAS ADVOCATE A state appeals court has sided with the California Coastal Commission in a battle over an Encinitas sea wall, a decision that could weaken the ability of property owners up and down the state’s shoreline to protect their homes from the long-term assault of ocean tides. The ruling Sept. 9 by the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirms the state agency’s authority to set time limits on how long sea walls can remain in place. Coastal property owners say the walls are the only way to fend off erosion caused by advancing waves. The man-made barriers are loathed by environmentalists and others who say they

prevent the normal wear and tear on bluffs that’s critical to sustaining healthy beaches. The Encinitas case was brought by the owners of two Neptune Avenue homes who wanted to build a 100-foot sea wall in front of their properties to replace a similar wall destroyed during heavy storms in 2010. The city of Encinitas gave the owners permission to rebuild the wall and a private stairway they had used to access the beach, but the Coastal Commission balked at that plan. The agency denied the staircase permit altogether and approved a permit for the sea wall only with the See WALL, Page 23

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Council to seek rental proposals at Pacific View site Group claims EUSD BY JARED WHITLOCK The Encinitas City Council will take ideas in the near future from those interested in renting space at the Pacific View site. The council voted unanimously Sept. 17 to establish a Pacific View subcommittee that will develop rental criteria and review proposals. Some have floated converting the shuttered Pacific View Elementary into an arts center, but nothing has been settled. Because it could take years to determine a future use, the council wants to rent the old school buildings on the site or the surrounding land in the interim. “If we establish a process now, we can be ready when we close escrow, so that we’re able to establish some interim uses and get some revenue coming in,” Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer said. Shaffer and Councilwoman Teresa Barth will serve on the subcommittee. It will look into how much of the building space could be leased, comparable rental rates and how much is needed to fix up the buildings, which contain asbestos. To guide the subcommittee, Barth and Shaffer would work with real estate brokers, city staff and representatives from Encinitas 101 Mainstreet and other economic development groups. Another area the subcommittee will explore: figuring out what’s allowed under the public/semi-public zoning. From there, the subcommittee would develop rental criteria, which the full council would have to approve, and then invite proposals. “Before we get anyone’s proposal, we need to agree what the rules are and how we’re going to evaluate the proposals,” Shaffer said. She added criteria might include a project’s financial viability, the revenue stream it would bring to the city and the public benefit. Then the subcommittee would review the ideas and recommend suitable ones to the council for consideration. Public speakers proposed everything from co-working space for start-ups to a farmers market on the site.

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A council subcommittee is going to start developing criteria in order to review proposals for the Pacific View site. Photo by Jared Whitlock The agenda item was dedicated to next steps for Pacific View, a site the city purchased last spring from the Encinitas Union School District after months of back-and-forth negotiations. The district agreed to clean up the site and clear away all debris from the classrooms. Plans call for the property to officially change hands by late November. Meanwhile, the city is working to finance the deal by selling $13 million in bonds, with $10 million for obtaining Pacific View and $3 million for a new lifeguard tower at Moonlight Beach. Previously, the city estimated the plan would add $733,000 to the city’s annual debt service — money for paying down interest and principal — for the next 30 years. However, due to bond rates increasing, the projected debt service is now at least $764,000. But that’s only if the city sticks with tax-exempt bonds. See VIEW, page 10

BY JARED WHITLOCK An attorney representing Californians Aware on Sept. 10 presented the Encinitas Union School District with a letter demanding it correct alleged Brown Act violations related to an August retreat. The Brown Act guarantees the public’s right to attend and take part in elected officials’ meetings. The letter says EUSD violated the Brown Act since a majority of its five-member board last month attended a retreat for administrators at La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs. It also states EUSD has 30 days to publicly rescind any actions it may have taken during the retreat. Additionally, the document goes on to say the district must pledge to abide by the Brown Act in the future. Otherwise, a lawsuit from Californians Aware, an open-government advocacy group, may follow, according to the letter. In response to concern from some parents, EUSD Superintendent Tim Baird has said the retreat was exempt from the Brown Act, because board members didn’t help craft the agenda or debate board business. In a Sept. 15 email, Baird said he stands by his position. He added the district’s attorney is reviewing the letter. Attorney Kelly Aviles disagreed with Baird’s stance in the letter on behalf of Californians Aware. “There is nothing in the Brown Act or case law that requires the board to initiate the retreat or build in the agenda — mere attendance and discussion is sufficient,” the letter says. Aviles quoted from Frazer vs. Dixon Unified School District, a 1993 Court of Appeal case, as evidence. “When the majority of a local legislative body attends a meeting dealing with its agency’s issues, even though it may neither discuss nor act upon matters connected with those issues, its mere presence to obtain information presented at the meeting is sufficient to trigger the open meeting requireSee EUSD, page 10

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San Diego Botanic Garden’s pavilion gets big funding boost •Grant an example of new E3 collaboration BY JARED WHITLOCK The Leichtag Foundation recently pledged $1 million toward an education pavilion at the San Diego Botanic Garden, a big step for the project. It’s also a leap forward for E3, a new education cluster. The 9,300-square-foot pavilion would feature classrooms, a kitchen, an amphitheater and gathering space for up to 400 visitors. A fundraising campaign kicked off earlier this year. “We’re that much closer to our goal thanks to the grant,” said Julian Duval, president and CEO of the botanic garden. Duval said the $1 million grant is also a good example of increasing collaboration between E3, which is made up of the botanic garden, Leichtag Foundation, Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) and other nearby organizations. E3 formed to nurture a host of education and health initiatives around Quail Gardens Drive and Saxony Road. Members share resources and help each other — financially or otherwise — with projects. Duval credited the Leichtag Foundation, which purchased the former Ecke Ranch property in 2012, with sparking the partnership. In return for the grant, E3 members and nonprofits affiliated with Leichtag will rent the pavilion and other spots within the garden at a discounted rate, according to Leichtag CEO Jim Farley. “There is little venue space in the city for bigger gatherings,” Farley said. “With this in place, the garden will be more accessible for different groups.” Farley said the discounted rate will be available next year and expire in 15 years. At that point, the grant agreement would be reexamined. He added the agreement could spur more events, but care will be taken not to burden the garden. “Something like this hasn’t been tried before in the city

An artistic rendering of a planned pavilion at the San Diego Botanic Garden. The Leichtag Foundation recently gave a $1 million grant toward the garden, allowing for more groups to use garden facilities. Courtesy photo — it’s experimental,” Farley said. “I think it will mean exciting things.” Spots for rent in the botanic garden include Ecke Hall and Lawn House Garden, along with the pavilion when it debuts (a date hasn’t been set). The pavilion calls for both climate-protected tropical plants, as well as innovative engineering. “Imagine the rich diversity of a tropical forest canopy, with diverse gardens of plants on branches that are hung from the ceiling,” Duval described in a recent newsletter to garden members. “These plants will either float above a

class that is in progress below. Or when there is no special function in the main conservatory room, these floating garden islands, which may be best described as chandeliers of plants, will be lowered to eye level for casual visitors to the pavilion to see up close.” The pavilion’s kitchen would host catering and cooking classes for the community and students. Because EUSD’s 10-acre farm is in the works across the street, plans call for students cooking what they’ve grown in the kitchen — another example of E3 collaboration.

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Factoring in the grant, the garden has raised $1.7 million for the $4 million pavilion. As part of a grant challenge, if the garden can secure $3 million by December 2015, the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation would contribute the remaining $1 million. About two months ago, county Supervisor Dave Roberts announced the county is interested in contributing funds toward the project. However, to do so, the county would have to own the property where the pavilion would be built. So, the county might buy all or a portion of the city’s 4.8acre portion of the 37-acre garden. A deal could also involve a land swap. Duval said those talks are still ongoing. He likened the pavilion to the Hamilton Children’s Garden, which opened several years ago. “The children’s garden was arguably our biggest project since opening, and we think this one will be very well received too,” Duval said.

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Council candidate Blakespear wants to preserve Encinitas’ quirky charm and enhance infrastructure Editor’s note: This is the first in a series profiling all Encinitas City Council candidates BY JOE TASH Catherine Blakespear’s family ties to Encinitas run deep — her great-grandmother moved to the area in the 1920s and ran a diner on Highway 101, which was then the main north-south route from San Diego to Los Angeles. “The history of the city is ingrained within me,” said Blakespear, one of four people running for an open seat on the Encinitas City Council in the November election. Blakespear, 38, an estate-planning and probate attorney, faces three other candidates: Julie Graboi, Alan Lerchbacker and Bryan Ziegler. No incumbent is running. Blakespear’s grandfather, a contractor, built the Cardiff school where her mother and siblings attended, and where her own two children go today. If elected to the council, she said, she would work to preserve the city’s quirky charm and character, enhance infrastructure such as sidewalks and parks, and maintain the cleanliness of local beaches. Other priorities include public safety and fiscal responsibility. “My interest as a policy maker is to maintain and encourage the authenticity of the communities” within the city, she said. “I want the city to be as great for my kids and future generations as it was for me and my mom and grandma here.” Although this is Blakespear’s first run for office, she cited other leadership positions she’s held, from editor-in-chief of her law school journal to president of a networking group. She runs her own small business, a law office. Before she launched

her practice, she worked as a journalist for the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press. She serves on the city’s Traffic and Public Safety Commission as well as two council subcommittees. While her campaign platform focuses on such issues as preservation of Encinitas’ character and enhancement of its infrastructure, Blakespear seemed particularly passionate about environmental issues. (She recently won endorsements from the local chapter of the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters.) She volunteered to represent the owner of the two-acre Coral Tree Farm, who had run afoul of city code enforcement after complaints from a neighbor about parking by visitors. “We have a history in this city of agriculture ... and we have lost sight of that,” she said. To that end, Blakespear urged the City Council to form an urban agriculture subcommittee, and she is advocating for the city to allow small-scale farming that would include activities such as produce sales and classes on everything from composting to yoga. A strong supporter of the city’s $10 million purchase of the Pacific View property from the elementary school district, she wants to see it turned into a facility that supports arts programs. “I think it would have been a tragedy if we had lost that property, and we can afford it,” she said. Ambivalent about last year’s successful Proposition A, which requires a public vote for any zoning change, Blakespear opted not to cast her ballot on the issue. She said she was concerned the measure will hamper small, innovative projects, but she is happy

Catherine Blakespear the public will get to weigh in on big zoning changes. She also supported a recent 3-2 council decision to ban single-use plastic bags in Encinitas, and supports in concept an extension of that ban to plastic foam cups and containers used by stores and restaurants. When it comes to fundraising, Blakespear appears to hold an advantage over her opponents. According to the most recent campaign reports filed with the city clerk’s office, Blakespear raised $24,708 in cash and non-cash contributions through June 30. That total included $5,253 from herself.

Graboi reported $3,148 in total contributions, Lerchbacker reported a $5,000 contribution from himself, and Ziegler did not list any contributions. The next report — due Oct. 6 — runs through Sept. 30, said City Clerk Kathy Hollywood. Blakespear is supported by two current council members, Lisa Shaffer and Teresa Barth, but is not aligning herself with any particular council faction. “I am running in the middle,” she said. She said she is open to ideas from all of her council colleagues and members of the public on addressing the city’s problems, and her approach would be to seek common ground. “You don’t have to always have the environment versus business,” she said. “You can find solutions if you work hard and you’re looking out for both sides, that are environmental and pro-business.”

Candidate forum for Encinitas Mayor to be held Sept. 25 The Leucadia-Encinitas Town Council is sponsoring a question and answer forum for the candidates in the race for Mayor of Encinitas. The forum is being organized and moderated by the League of Women Voters. The Mayor’s Candidate Forum will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Community Room at the Main Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. This is the first time Encinitas citizens will be electing their Mayor directly. Previously the Council selected one council member to fill the roll on a rotation basis. The elected mayoral term will last two years. The Mayor will vote as one of five members of the City Council, but will also perform duties such as working with the City Manager to set Council Agendas and officially represent the City with other public agencies and at public functions. The Forum is open to the public and free of charge. Each candidate will make a statement and answer questions from the audience.

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Mayoral candidate Kristin Gaspar emphasizes budget experience Editor’s note: This is the first in a series profiling all Encinitas mayoral candidates BY JARED WHITLOCK In a field of five mayoral candidates, current Mayor Kristin Gaspar has stressed her experience managing budgets. In an interview last week, Gaspar noted she’s the chief financial officer of Gaspar Doctors Physical Therapy. Her husband, Paul, started the company 20 years ago. “Managing our city’s budget is exactly the same as every person does with their own personal budget at home and what you do as a business manager or CFO,” Gaspar said. On that note, Gaspar has criticized the city’s last budget, both on the dais and at the State of the City address last spring. Chiefly, Gaspar opposed the council recently buying the Pacific View property from the Encinitas Union School District for $10 million. She argued the purchase came at the expense of infrastructure and safety services. “The city simply failed in its negotiation on that property and paid way too much,” Gaspar said. Gaspar noted she supported paying a maximum of $4.3 million for the 2.8-acre property, an amount based on two city-ordered appraisals under the current zoning. “$4.3 million would have actually allowed us the opportunity to build something on that site, and now it’s up to our community to make that project happen,” Gaspar said. Some have proposed transforming Pacific View into an arts or community center. Gaspar, though, said the city should have taken a closer look last spring at the Encinitas Ranch Theater Pad, which she called a less expensive alternative. Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz (who is also running for mayor), Lisa Shaffer and Teresa Barth have disagreed with Gaspar on a number of high-profile issues. Notably, they voted to buy Pacific View days before a planned auction. The council majority has stated the district potentially had a legal case for rezoning the property for homes. Thus,

to allocate $2.23 million for road funding, an increase of nearly $1 million from the prior few years. Gaspar, though, favored another option that would have dedicated $3.26 million toward roads. She noted Encinitas’ overall street quality is due to slip by 2018 if road funding isn’t bumped up, according to a city analysis. Parks facilities and Fire Station No. 1 are deteriorating and will need additional funding in the coming years, too, Gaspar added. She said her commitment to public safety led the San Diego Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and the Encinitas Firefighters Association to endorse her. Gaspar, who was elected to the council in 2010 and became mayor in June, has yet to decide whether she’ll endorse any of the four candidates vying for the one open council seat. While against Pacific View on fiscal grounds, some critics have noted Gaspar voted in 2012 to approve $19.3 million in funding for the Encinitas Community Park construction.

Mayoral candidate Kristin Gaspar believes the city’s spending priorities should be shifted toward roads and other core services. Courtesy photo they argue, the council averted the risk of the property falling into a developer’s hands. “I just do not feel as though the district made a compelling enough case, where a judge would have said, for certain, that the property should be rezoned,” Gaspar said. Meanwhile, Gaspar believes streets need more attention. Four months ago, the council majority voted 3-2

In response, Gaspar said a past council had already acquired the 44-acre property and a vision was in place for the property. Further, she added the council in 2012 was able to fund both the park and pass a budget with enough money for key city services. “The timeliness of Pacific View played a great role in things,” Gaspar said. “Five years down the road, it may have been a different consideration.” She added on the heels of the park, the city should have held the line on spending and not bought Pacific View. Gaspar, who came to Encinitas with her family at the age of 5, later moved away to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. The time away, she said, made her appreciate Encinitas that much more. On that note, Gaspar said her familiarity with Encinitas’ five unique communities makes her the best candidate to guide the city through the housing element. Essentially, the city will

map out where to place state-mandated housing. A final map, possibly with one or two alternatives, will be put to a public vote in 2016. “We should look to residents in specific communities and say here is your share to meet the housing need — where should these units go?” Gaspar said. “The community can be very helpful in this process as we move forward, and making sure that any plan we come up really fits within the uniqueness of the five communities.” As of June 30, the most recent filing period for campaign finance disclosures, Gaspar reported $8,093 in contributions and $8,528 in 2013. Former Mayor Jerome Stocks and Councilman Mark Muir, who frequently sides with Gaspar, each gave $250 to her campaign. Although often voting with Muir on wedge issues, Gaspar said she’d continue to work with the entire council. “It’s not about a team or a side; it’s about a person who’s open minded — that listens to all sides,” Gaspar stated. See GASPAR, page 10

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Two men to share stories of adventure, hardship and unity at Sept. 28 event BY JOE TASH One man is a mountain climber, inspirational speaker and cultural anthropologist. The other survived a 1,000-mile trek through war zones in Africa as a young boy, and has since written a best-selling book about his experience. The two men, now close friends and Encinitas residents, collaborators and housemates, will share their divergent tales of adversity as part of the Viewpoints lecture series at the Village Community Presbyterian Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. Alepho Deng, a native of South Sudan and one of the “Lost Boys� who fled from that country’s civil war, and Jeff Salz, who began traveling the world at age 17 and has led numerous mountain-climbing expeditions in South America, the Himalayas and elsewhere, have appeared around the United States in the two-man performance piece they co-wrote, called “Across Worlds,� which Salz has dubbed “lecture theater.� One of the themes of their talk in Rancho Santa Fe will be that people may be separated by small things, like their cultural preferences, but united by big ideas, such as values and aspirations. “We are united by a common spirit. Human beings from dissimilar cultures can unite around very high goals and understandings,� said Salz. “The reason that’s important is that the world is now being shattered by fundamentalism, greed and tribalism.� On a recent morning, Salz and Deng spoke with a reporter on the deck of the Encinitas house Deng shares with Salz and his

girlfriend. They were joined by Judy Bernstein, a Rancho Santa Fe resident who met Deng shortly after his arrival in San Diego in 2001. Bernstein helped edit the stories of Deng, his brother, Benson Deng, and cousin, Benjamin Ajak, which were published in the 2005 memoir “They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky: The Story of Three Lost Boys From Sudan.� A 10th anniversary edition of the book is due out next year. A film version of the story of Sudan’s Lost Boys, “The Good Lie,� starring Reese Witherspoon, is set to come out in October. The plot centers around an American woman who helps a groups of Sudanese refugees. While the film is not specifically based on the trio’s book, Deng did voice-overs for the movie. He said, “I feel 90 percent of the story resembles our story.� The film’s screenwriter, Margaret Nagle, met with Bernstein, and she also read an early version of the book, Bernstein said. Since his arrival in the United States, Deng has spoken at hundreds of schools and colleges. The Sept. 28 appearance in Rancho Santa Fe marks a return of sorts. One of his earliest speaking engagements was at the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club in 2003. “I was probably dead by nervousness. I don’t remember anything I said,� he said. Deng was only about 5 years old when attacks by soldiers on his village caused him to flee for his life. Along his trek, he witnessed acts of violence, along with people starving and dying of thirst. He made it to a refugee camp in Kenya, where he lived for nine years before emigrating from Africa to the United States.

(L-R) Judy Bernstein, Alepho Deng and Jeff Salz. Along with public speaking and writing Salz and Bernstein, is that it is good to have his book, Deng has tried his hand at acting, a map of where his life is going, even including a turn as an extra in the film though he was raised to focus on the here “Master and Commander,� and he also and now. worked for Kaiser Permanente for five years “As Lost Boys, we didn’t have a map, we as a file clerk. just walked, that’s only to survive, so I still He returned to South Sudan once, in carry that part of me,� Deng said. “I want to 2008, when he visited his mother, who had continue to tell this story. I don’t know moved to the capital, Juba. where it’s going. Maybe that’s the future. He and Salz share a goal of establishing Maybe I will look back 40 years from now a residential “peace academy� in South Su- and say, ‘I did it, I told this story.’ My story dan, to provide shelter for war orphans in is everybody’s story, people relate.� his native country, and hopefully instill lesFor tickets to the Sept. 28 talk by Deng sons of peace and reconciliation in future and Salz, visit www.villageviewpoints.com generations. or call (858) 381-8070. The lecture series is As for his own plans, Deng said one of jointly sponsored by the Village Church and the lessons he has learned from his friends, the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.

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LA Philharmonic Concertmaster Martin Chalifour and friends gearing up for Encinitas show BY ROB LEDONNE When Martin Chalifour was growing up in Canada, he developed a fixation on the violin. “I first started playing when I was 4,� he explained from his current home in San Marino. “All my siblings started playing at the same time, but I was the only one who continued with it.� Today, Chalifour is concertmaster for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and one of the top violinists in the world — and he’s bringing his masterful talents to Encinitas on Sept. 27 as part of the Virtuosi Concert Series’ “Autumn with Brahms� show. The event features a who’s who of instrumental masters, including Chalifour on violin, Ronald Leonard on Cello and Kevin Fitz-Gerald on piano — just to name a few. The group forms an esteemed orchestra of some of the most respected musicians in the world. “It’s a great program with great players,� Chalifour said about the show. “It’ll be a nice reunion of colleagues of different generations, like Ron Leonard, who I used to play with years ago. Karen Dreyfus, a professor at the Julliard School of Music, is also joining us; we got acquainted for the first time this summer in Santa Barbara. So it’s a great group of people.� The group will perform selections from the likes of Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms, but Chalifour said don’t expect a show full of typical chamber music. “In my opinion, Hayden is too much overlooked in favor of Mozart, but they both were true geniuses in form and innovation,� Chalifour said. “Some of the pieces we’re playing are special, because people don’t necessarily know them. We’ll offer a variety of pieces.� Chalifour is no stranger to the San Diego area. He’s been performing with the Mainly Mozart festival since 1986, and said he frequently vacations in Carlsbad. The bulk of his time, however, is spent in Los Angeles, where he has the esteemed job of concertmaster for the famed Philharmonic, a position that took him years to achieve. “When I was first getting started, my parents were not musical people and they didn’t know where to turn,� he said of his humble beginnings. “I ended up attending the Montreal Conservatory of Music, and it turned out to be a great experience.� From there, Chalifour found himself in Philadelphia at the famed Curtis Institute of Music (widely regarded as America’s finest music school). “At the time,� Chalifour recalled, “It was the only tu-

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Encinitas student at Pacific Ridge named a National Merit Semifinalist Nathan Cheng (Encinitas), Tyler Chen (Carlsbad), Sebastian Green (Carlsbad), Ethan Kuo (Carlsbad), Dashiell Tan (Del Mar), and Bianca Yang (Carlsbad) of Pacific Ridge School have been named Semifinalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.5 million high school students who take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, just 16,000 score high enough to receive the distinction of Semifinalist. All of the semifinalists excel both in and outside of the classroom. Encinitas resident Nathan Cheng is the Editor-in-Chief of the Pacific Ridge School newspaper, a member of the robotics team, a member of the varsity Academic League, and National Honor’s Society. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction and participates in the Blue Key Program as a mentor for underclassmen. Cheng’s creative pursuits include playing piano, writing music and stories, and performing magic. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, approximately 15,000 students are expected to advance to the Finalist level of the National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists will compete for some 8,000 National Merit Scholarships worth about $35 million, to be offered next spring.

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to present 19th annual Oktoberfest Sept. 21 The 19th annual Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 on Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real. The event will feature German-American band The Bluebirds, Bavarian dancers and a street craft faire featuring more than 200 vendors including artisans with unusual arts and craft items. There will be a family fun zone with children’s games, family oriented activities and much more, including a ceremonial parade beginning at noon. The family food and refreshment tent will serve authentic German food and beers from national and local breweries. Free parking is available at Flora Vista Elementary School, located at 1690 Wandering Road, with free shuttle service from the parking lot to the Oktoberfest site. For more information, visit encinitasoktoberfest.com

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Accomplished local theater actor thrives on challenge of award-winning musical ‘Next to Normal’ BY SAMANTHA TATRO Local actor Robert J. Townsend stumbled upon musical theater by complete accident. One afternoon in high school, Townsend’s best friend stayed after school to audition for the school musical “Something’s Afoot.� Townsend, who usually got a ride home with his friend, decided to wait for the ride anyway. He ended up auditioning for the school musical that year, but he had nothing to sing, so he sang “Row, Row, Row Your Boat� — and he got cast. “I was terrible, terrible, there’s a video on Facebook. Terrible, I can’t even believe I did the show,� Townsend said. “But that was the first time, and I just sort of got bit by the bug.� That was the start of what would become a global career in theater, from singing with the Opera Pacific in Orange County to singing in Brazil to his current endeavor, playing the clean-cut dad Dan Goodman in San Diego Musical Theatre’s “Next to Normal.� “I always call it my accidental career,� Townsend said, adding that he spent his college summers working on productions before eventually getting paid for his work. “All these things kind of just kept happening and there was no moment [he knew he wanted to become an actor], until I suddenly found out I was in love with performing,� the Framingham, Mass. native said. The actor, fresh off the national tour of “Jersey Boys,� has been home for less than a month and is already in rehearsal for “Next to Normal,� which opens Sept. 26. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical tackles mental illness and crisis through the eyes of one family and its mother, Diana Goodman, as she struggles to cope with her bipolar disorder. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s book and lyrics transform mundane suburban life and the struggles of dealing with loss into a riveting powerhouse contemporary musical. Townsend initially undertook the challenges of the musical a year and a half ago, when he and two other cast members — Bets Malone and Eddie Egan — were cast in the show together in La Mirada. The producers saw the production and “fell in love� with the show, Townsend said, and decided to bring it down to San Diego. Townsend, Malone and Egan were asked to come back and reprise their roles.

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Tyler Ormsby hired as new head coach for Canyon Crest Academy water polo Canyon Crest Academy Boys Water Polo starts the 2014 season with a new head coach. Tyler Ormsby takes over the program at CCA after a standout 2013 season for the Ravens. Coach Ormsby brings with him a wealth of experience as both a player and coach. Ormsby was a CIF All San Diego Section First Team player at Valhalla High School where Ormsby earned four letters in water polo with 279 goals, scoring 125 as a senior. He signed with UCLA out of Valhalla High School before redshirting his first year for the Bruins. Ormsby transferred to Grossmont College. As team captain for the Griffins, Ormsby led Grossmont to a Pacific Coast Athletic Conference title in 2011, earning All-America and all-league honors. He finished his collegiate career at D-1 powerhouse University of Pacific. Ormsby coached club water polo with Premier Water Polo in Los Angeles. Commenting on his coaching philosophy, Ormsby said “I believe strongly in developing team-oriented players. While individual success is paramount, unless it is used to better the team it is diminished exponentially.” Ormsby comes from a water polo pedigree. His father, Greg, is a longtime San Diego water polo player and coach. Greg Ormsby coached at Hilltop and Poway high schools, in addition to becoming an assistant coach for the U.S. Cadet and Junior National teams. Greg Ormsby is now manager of the Del Mar Water Polo Club with his oldest son Brett. Brett Ormsby is head water polo coach at Cathedral Catholic High School. Brett is founder and head coach of Del Mar Water Polo Club, one of the best age group water polo programs in Southern California. Both Brett and his wife Thalia were National Team players and both played on the U.S. Olympic Team. Ormsby’s sister, now a teacher at Granite Hills High School, was also a stand out collegiate soccer player. Ormsby takes over the Ravens after graduating 13 seniors from the 2013 squad. When asked about a “rebuilding year” for the team, Ormsby said “With so many graduating seniors last year many people might think we are rebuilding. However, I believe we have the talent and the will to succeed to have a great 2014 while also building for the future.”

Tyler Ormsby Ormsby looks to build this year with leadership in and out of the water from senior Team Captains Spencer Wiggins and Roland Yu and returning junior starter Beau Carlborg. “I am incredibly excited by the opportunity to coach at Canyon Crest Academy and look forward to a great season” said Ormsby. The Ravens have already proved to be a team to watch in 2014. CCA beat Palomar League and preseason ranked Mount Carmel in an impressive win in the 2014 Poway Invitational. CCA Water Polo looks to build on its success targeting a run at the 2014 CIF championships.

Grammy Award-winning pianist George Winston to perform at La Paloma Theatre Grammy Award-winner George Winston is one of the most recognized solo pianists in the world. He will bring his captivating live show to The La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 for all seats. For more information: www.lapalomatheatre.com Since 1972, Winston has released 13 solo piano albums and has performed thousands of shows, which always include some of his best-known solo piano pieces, including melodic folk piano, the late Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts soundtrack pieces, New Orleans R&B oriented piano, Doors songs, and stride piano. He currently has several recordings in the works and will be incorporating some new ma-

Friday, September 26, 2014 Saturday, September 27, 2014 Sunday, September 28, 2014 9.00 am till 3.00 pm See photos at: EstateSales.net George Winston terial on this upcoming fall tour. Since 1986, Winston has been raising money for food banks and service organizations and will continue to do so by working with a local food bank in every tour market to hold a canned food drive at the show and by donating 100 percent of his merchandise sales to the organization. At this show he will work with the Community Resource Center. For more information: www.georgewinston.com; http:// www.youtube.com/georgewinstonpiano

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The 11th annual Spirits of Mexico Festival, the nation’s largest tasting event for Mexican spirits, returns to San Diego Sept. 28. Held for the first time at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, guests will gather amidst Spanish architecture and sunshine, sampling sips and bites of Mexico’s finest offerings. An array of spirits, including the popular varieties of tequila, mezcal, sotol and bacanora, will be poured by the industry’s top producers, award-winning brands and new-to-market makers. The evening’s food and drink festivities will be rounded out with dancing, live music by Spanish guitar duo Cantua, a silent auction and the live Cocktail Challenge — a fierce live battle between local mixologists for the crown of best tequila or mezcal cocktail. The festival takes place 3-7 p.m. Tickets cost $30 for designated drivers, $60 for general admission, $85 for VIP and $110 for all access. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thespiritsofmexico.com.

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She also has her eye on business reforms. “We have a reputation around town that we’re not the easiest city to do business in,” Gaspar said. “I’d like to change that.” As an example, Gaspar said city sign rules should be relaxed for businesses. “We’ve heard from multiple property owners that signs are an issue,” Gaspar said. “That’s where you see signs start to clutter our city,

LEAGUE continued from page 1 ment. Doing so secured Nevada a spot in the Little League World Series, which was held in South Williamsport, Pa. Depending on ELL’s preference, an honorary celebration could be held at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA — ELL’s home field — rather than at the community park’s debut.

VIEW continued from page 2 City Manager Gus Vina said tax-exempt bonds could prevent the city from leasing portions of the property and other uses. “This could tie your hands in the future,” Vina said. Vina said the council might want to pursue taxable bonds if it’s going to consider a wide range of

EUSD continued from page 2 ments of the Brown Act,” the case concluded. Aviles said EUSD also ran afoul of the Brown Act by holding the retreat outside of the district. Doing so was yet another barrier for participation, she added. The three-day retreat,

from sign spinners to popup signs for nail salons and everything else, because I know these businesses feel like they don’t have ample monument signage or some way to be visible.” She added Encinitas should do an exit survey for businesses leaving the community. That way, the city could better understand employers’ needs and respond accordingly. When it comes to pensions, Gaspar said she’s pleased the city passed reforms in 2012. Going forward, she added the city needs to ensure it’s ade-

quately funding pension liabilities. “At the same time, we need to have a continued conversation about whether we should be doing more than just funding at the recommended level,” Gaspar said. Proposition K passed in 2012, so voters will directly elect a two-year mayor for the first time in November. Previously, a council majority selected the position. If elected, would she run again in 2016? “Let’s clear this hurdle first,” Gaspar said.

The council reasoned that an opening date hasn’t been set for the 44-acre park, located off of Santa Fe Drive. And Shaffer said the council might want to recognize the team “sooner than later.” “I think it’s great for the city to be honoring these kids in so many ways,” ELL pitching coach Brian Mazone said three days after the council meeting.

Mazone also said the recognition shows what ELL meant to the city and those who closely followed the team. He added the league has a recipe that could lead to more great all-star teams. “With the unity the league has — the kids and the coaching staff — I truly believe the kids from this year may start a trend,” Mazone said.

projects. Taxable bonds, which have a higher interest rate, would raise the debt service to $815,000. Resident Rhonda Graves said she couldn’t believe the debt service jumped so much under both scenarios, adding the council should proceed with caution. Initially, city staff said council would have to decide between taxable and tax-exempt in the next week or so to move forward with

financing. Shaffer expressed frustration that the matter wasn’t brought to council earlier. Ultimately, Vina agreed to bring back a report Oct. 22 with more information about taxable versus tax-exempt bonds. “You’ll have more information so you’ll be more comfortable with one direction or the other,” Vina said.

attended by 28 administrators and three board members, cost taxpayers $8,138, according to records. A trip itinerary indicates time was divided between management exercises, social events and relaxation. Baird has argued it’s common for school districts and their boards to go outside their communities on

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Upcoming 2014 San Diego Film Festival to feature a variety of screenings, events BY JEANNE FERRIS The San Diego Film Festival is gearing up for five days of exciting U.S. premieres — and some are world premieres of groundbreaking independent films by emerging filmmakers, local and international. More than 1,500 films were submitted and only 100 titles were selected to screen Sept. 24-28 at Gaslamp’s Reading Theater and La Jolla’s Arclight Cinemas. Q&A panels will follow the films, which can include actors, directors, writers and producers. This interactive experience is what makes the festival special for film lovers. “San Diego Film Foundation (host of the festival) is an educational and nonprofit which was created with a purpose and a passion. Our purpose is to put San Diego on the motion picture industry map. And our passion is independent film,” said Dale Strack, chairman and CEO. Three-time Oscar winner “12 Years A Slave” opened the festival last year. This year, “Wild” starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern will open the festival and “You’re Not You” starring Hilary Swank, Emmy Rossum and Josh Duhamel will close the festival. Duhamel will be in attendance for the screening and Q&A panel. Leading the program are gala presentation screenings, which include Lynn Shelton’s “Laggies” starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Keira Knightley and Sam Rockwell, Philippe Falardeau’s “The Good Lie” starring Reese Witherspoon, Morten Tyldum’s “The Imitation Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, and Antoine Fuqua’s “The Equalizer” starring Denzel Washington, Michael Csokas and Chloë Grace Moretz. “This year, we have implemented a state-of-the-art ticketing system that offers VIP passholders, first priority selection before the general public — to pre-select films, panels or parties,” said Stephanie Inesco, SDFF producer. VIP passholders also have the opportunity to mingle with filmmakers and celebrities on the red carpet and at private parties such as the Opening Night party, Almost Famous party and the Filmmaker Awards party. “One of our signature events is Variety’s Night of the Stars: A Tribute at the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Arts,” said Tonya Mantooth, Emmy-award winning producer, and vice president and director of programming at SDFF. “This year we are honoring Alan Arkin, a 45-year veteran of screen and stage with the inaugural Gregory Peck award cre-

Honoree Alan Arkin ated by his daughter, Cecelia Peck, for an individual who has made a significant contribution to the world of filmmaking. This show will also be moderated by renowned movie critic Jeffrey Lyons.” The festival offers features in all genres, documentaries and shorts, which are short stories and shorter than feature films. These are usually funded by film grants, nonprofit organizations or out-of-pocket funds. They may also qualify for the Oscars, which are bestowed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For a complete list of scheduled screenings and passholder opportunities, visit www.sdfilmfest.com.

‘Battle of the Lima and Other Beans Cook Off’ to be held Sept. 27 San Dieguito Heritage Museum gears up for 6th annual food fest The San Dieguito Heritage Museum celebrates “All Things Growing … Our Agriculture Heritage’ with the sixth annual Battle of the Lima and Other Beans Cook Off on Saturday, Sept. 27. Local chefs, both amateur and professional, can use any dry bean to create their astoundingly creative dishes. Prizes will be awarded to the top dishes served. Last year, hundreds of locals experienced and enjoyed the Lima Bean Faire, so come early to be sure you get to taste all the entries! Event hours are noon to 4 pm, with food served from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. The San Dieguito Heritage Museum brings to life the history of the entire North San Diego County area covered by the original Spanish land grant, collecting, preserving and interpreting the local history of Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. A first this year will be walk-through tours of the Teten House, the earliest farmhouse in Olivenhain, which has been relocated onto the Museum grounds. The Teten House is undergoing extensive renovation, so you’ll get an early peek at what will be one of the most noteworthy exhibits. For the kids, there will be a Petting Zoo from the Olivenhain 4-H Club and other activities, plus a large Plant and Flower Silent Auction for gardeners, and enough baked

goods to make your sweet tooth smile. Of course, admission to all the Museum buildings is free. The Heritage Museum is looking for Creative Cooks to compete in this year’s event. Their challenge: make a bean dish that is so good that bean lovers will swoon, and bean haters will be forced to admit to liking them. There are five categories: Soup/ Entrée, Salad, Side, Appetizer and Dessert. Yes, dessert! A previous winner was a chocolate lima cake, so be creative, think outside the bean pod! To participate as a chef in either the amateur or professional divisions, please register at www.sdheritage.org or call 760-6329711 with questions. You will be vying with other chefs in your division for cash prizes and the coveted Lima Bean Trophy! The battle is on -- the Lima Bean against all the other dry beans. Music, hot dogs, root beer, a beer booth, plus lots more, make for a full afternoon of fun for the whole family. Pre-event tickets to sample all of the Bean Cook-off entries, plus salads, are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12, available by calling the museum or through the website. On event day, tickets are $20 for adults. The San Dieguito Heritage Museum is at 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Visit www.sdheritage.org.

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Encinitas Blind Surfing Event San Diego’s visually impaired once again had the opportunity to experience the famous shorelines of North County from a surfer’s point of view at the Sept. 14 Encinitas Blind Surfing Event held at South Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. Blind and sight-impaired, participants were given instruction, and assisted in the water by local surfing instructors and Encinitas Lions Club volunteers as they challenged themselves to balance atop surfboards. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Lions Club International will feature Blind Surfing as its theme for the 2015 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena. The Encinitas Lions Club is in partnership with the Swami’s Surfing Association and the San Diego Surfing Academy who donate their time and expertise to offer surfing instruction to members from blind centers throughout San Diego County, including the Blind Community Center of San Diego, the San Marcos Blind Community Center and the La Jolla Leo’s Club For Sight ImMaria and Paul McEneany, Jill Ash paired Teens. For more information, visit www.lionsclubs. org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts (left) with members of the Lions Clubs who came together for the event

Braille Institute Youth Assistant Matt Beckwith with Brandon, Daphne, Sharon, Jessica, Evan, Josh Black and Kaitlynn

Ryan gets some tips from Bill Moore, Bruce Scott and Paul McEneany

Encinitas Lions Club President Rinkie Pollack with Supervisor Dave Roberts

Volunteer surf instructors Jack Schim, Shea Roney, Patrick Root, Carter Root, John Afshari, Michael Tedesco and Dillon Tedesco

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Thorp event honors medical community The Mitchell Thorp Foundation, which supports families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders, held its Under the Tuscan Sun Charity Fashion Show “Pillars of Hope� on Sept. 6 at Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe. The foundation honored top doctors, educators, therapists and practitioners. Visit mitchell thorp.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Lakshmi Paranthamak, honoree Ruth Westreich, Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Galvin, Gina Lacagnina, Pam McAnally, Capt. Jerry Layl (USN ret.), Helen Galvin

Honoree Dr. Seth Pransky addresses the guests

Fina Balistrieri, Shaheen Ghaznavi and Rosemarie Balistrieri

Laura and Stephen Embry

Lyn and Roy Meenes

Zoraya de la Bastida, Marcy Paul, Cesar Olveda

Kara and Dan Ryska, Kenny and Amy Shrum

Steve and Kim Schuette, Beth and Brad Thorp

Honoree Dr. Ken Drucker and wife Karin

Sue Bushor, Laura Glatthorn

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Arch Academy Zombie Patrol relay teams members. Courtesy photos

Arch Academy students complete Catalina Island swim relay Two Arch Academy Zombie Patrol relay teams swam across the Catalina Channel on Sept. 5, completing a 20-mile swim from the island to the rocky Palos Verdes cove in 11 hours and 45 minutes. The 14-member team includes local swimmers Bella Manley from Del Mar; Austin Drawdy from Rancho Santa Fe; Matthew Georgy, Kaylee Kussman, Lauren Weinreb and Betzi Lindberg from Carmel Valley; Noah Rowan from Encinitas; and Faith and Zachary Irvine from Carlsbad. Other members are C.J. Fotinos, Diana Linney and Maddy Israel and Wesley Metcalfe. Arch Academy founder Cheryl Zak, a Del Mar resident, also swims with the Zombie Patrol. The Arch Academy is a year-round, wraparound private school for students who struggle in the traditional school setting, located in Kearny Mesa. “What is most amazing about the Zombie Patrol members is that many of the swimmers struggle with autism, ADD, ADHS, learning disabilities, eating disorders and other issues that have precluded them from participating in team sports,” said Zaks. “For many of the Arch students, this is the first time they have relied on others or have had to be a reliable team member.” The relay started around 11 p.m. in the dark water and swimmers were only visible because of their red and green waterproof lights. Swimmers endured disorienting darkness, swells, wind, sea-sickness and stinging jellyfish. Once the sun rose, the teams got help on their way to the shore from a favorable current and an inspiring pod of dolphins. Zombie Patrol members have been training for the swim over the past year with threeday-a-week sessions of weight lifting and swimming in the Santee Cameron Family YMCA and 6 a.m. sessions in the La Jolla Cove. Don Simonelli, founder of the Open Water Swim Academy, serves as the team’s coach. In the spring the team completed the 1.5 mile Alcatraz Sharkfest swim and in July they added twice-weekly night ocean swims to become acclimated to night swimming. This winter the Zombie Patrol will begin training for a 28-mile relay swim across the English Channel. For more information, visit thearchacademysandiego.org.

Fundraising event to be held Oct. 17 at Belly Up for San Dieguito Academy Boys Water Polo Program A happy hour fundraising event will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, for the San Dieguito Academy Boys Water Polo Program at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. The band Super Nacho will perform. According to the group’s web site, “Super Nacho is made up of ... members who reside in the North San Diego area...They love playing all kinds of tunes — covers, originals, funk, rock ‘n roll, funk ‘n roll.” Tickets are $7 and can be purchased the day of the event at the door. The Belly Up will donate $2 for every ticket sold. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit bellyup.com/super-nacho-happy-hour or supernachomusic.com. Look for a story on the event in next week’s issue of this newspaper (Sept. 26).

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IS DOWNSIZING! We are closing the corner gallery, Suites M & N at our location as of October 15th, 2014. We will continue business in our original Suite L which is the center side of the gallery at 6033 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.

We are condensing, so everything in the gallery is on sale and most must go! Come in to receive some great bargains, or make some offers! Looking forward to seeing you. Connie & Bill McNally

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Left: Vembra and David Holnagel

Rick and Kayleen Huffman, Kim and Jim Grant (Kayleen and Kim are Crystal Ball Gala co-chairs)

Crystal Ball Gala Wine Drop Off Party The Crystal Ball Gala (Casa de Amparo) Wine Drop Off Party was held Sept. 11 at the home of Jim and Kim Grant. The wines collected at the event will become a coveted wine cellar to be featured in the 2014 Crystal Ball Gala Opportunity Drawing on Nov. 1 at the Del Mar Country Club. Proceeds from the Nov. 1 event will benefit Casa de Amparo, a nonprofit treating and preventing child abuse and neglect throughout San Diego County since 1978. The Nov. 1 evening will include a lavish cocktail reception, gourmet dinner by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, dancing to Something Simple, one of San Diego’s top local bands, and one-ofa-kind live auction items. To book tickets and sponsorships, visit www. Board member Kayleen Huffman, Steve Duff, Rick and Kim Hasay, casadeamparo.org/events/crystalballgala. For infor- Maureen Duff, Rick Huffman mation or to donate auction items, contact Anna Leyrer at aleyrer@casadeamparo.org or 760-5663560. Photos by McKenzie Images. For more photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Len and Terry Ariniello, Kim and Les Fandel

Peggy Keers, Jasmine Shafik, Francesco Mendicino, CDA Director of Development Kathy Karpé, Muriel Biby

Roland Fleck, Casa de Amparo board chair Marilou Dela Rosa, Executive Director Tamara Fleck-Myers Paul Pena, Tracey Canziani, Paul Schreiner

Richard Berwick, board member Jerry Stein

Local resident heads Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center BY JOE TASH When Carrolee Barlow was appointed CEO of an organization that researches and treats Parkinson’s disease earlier this year, it was a chance for her to bring together the skills, education and experience she has accumulated over her career. “It’s very much of a coming home for me,” said Barlow, 50, a local resident, of her appointment as CEO of the Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center, which is located in Sunnyvale, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Barlow, who has a medical degree from the University of Utah, as well as a Ph.D. in molecular and developmental biology from the Karolinska Medical Nobel Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, has extensive experience in research, drug development and clinical trials. At the institute, she wants to make a difference in the field of neurological diseases, focusing specifically on Parkinson’s disease, which is a progressive, degenerative condition that affects a part of the brain where movement is regulated.

Carrolee Barlow Photo by AmyAnne Photography

“To me, the largest unmet medical need is finding solutions for (diseases of) the brain,” she said. “It’s a daunting challenge.” The nonprofit institute that Barlow now heads was founded 25 years ago, and is unique, she said, because its focus is strictly on Parkinson’s, from research, to patient care, to clinical trials. The institute funds its $12 million annual budget through donations and from payments for patient care through private insurance and Medicare, Barlow said. Each year, the institute’s clinic sees about 1,000 patients from the U.S. and foreign countries, including some residents of San Diego County. “We’re sort of the Mayo Clinic for Parkin-

son’s,” she said. Among the most promising avenues for treatment of the disease is development of better measures of the progress of Parkinson’s, which can in turn help in creating drugs to slow down the disease’s march, Barlow said. While she and her colleagues at the institute are excited about research in Europe on treatments that involve transplants of healthy cells into Parkinson’s patients, Barlow was more cautious about an experimental transplant project now underway at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. Scientists and doctors have harvested skin cells from eight Parkinson’s patients and, through a complex process, converted them into brain cells that produce a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps the brain regulate movement in the body, and in Parkinson’s patients, the brain cells that make dopamine die off. The goal of the Scripps project is to inject the dopamine-making cells back into the brains of the Parkinson’s patients.

Sam Colacino, Dave Barth, Linda Zilli, Andrew Smith, Larry Zilli Barlow said researchers need to know more about the potential long-term impacts of this process. “We still don’t know enough to make sure we’re doing this safely,” she said. Parkinson’s disease affects an area in the center of the brain called the substantia nigra, which initiates movement. According to Barlow, researchers aren’t sure exactly what causes the disease, but there are apparently both genetic and environmental factors, such as toxins that can cause damage to the brain. The disease also destroys other types of nerve cells in the body, which can affect patients’ sense of smell, their gastrointestinal tract, and even their hearts, Barlow said. A number of famous

people — such as actor Michael J. Fox and former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno — have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, which has helped focus attention on the disease, said Barlow. In addition, following the suicide in August of comedian-actor Robin Williams, Williams’ wife revealed that her husband had recently been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s. While many may think of Parkinson’s as a disease that affects the elderly, in fact, the average age of diagnosis is in the early 50s, Barlow said. The good news is that effective treatments do exist, including a synthetic version of dopamine. “With really good care

Peggy Keers, Kathy Box, Janet Beronio

and intervention, you can have a long and productive life with Parkinson’s,” she said. Although she has headed the institute since midFebruary, Barlow continues to split her time between Sunnyvale and this area, where she resides with her husband, researcher David Lockhart. The two met at the Salk Institute in San Diego, where both were working at the time. Along with her work at Salk, Barlow has also worked for Merck Research Laboratories, and also as chief scientific and chief medical officer for BrainCells, Inc., a biotech company she founded. For more information about the institute, visit www.thepi.org.

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Encinitas resident among seven new trustees joining the UC San Diego Foundation Board Proactive stewards, higher education advocates and expert financial strategists, UC San Diego Foundation trustees play an important role in cultivating community partnerships and garnering resources to support UC San Diego research, teaching and public service initiatives. Trustees govern the Foundation, including managing net assets totaling $717 million, including an endowment of nearly $508 million, and help advance the university’s fundraising efforts. Seven trustees join the 2014-15 Foundation board this year, three new and four returning, including regional business executives, philanthropists, law professionals and alumni. Encinitas resident Sandra Timmons is among those who will be serving on the board. UC San Diego raised approximately $148 million in private support during fiscal year 2014, including gift and private grants made to both the Foundation and the campus directly. “Our UC San Diego Foundation trustees are a driving force behind the strategic and sustainable flow of private support to UC San Diego,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “We are proud to welcome this year’s new trustees, whose devoted engagement enables us to expand opportunities, strengthen programming and ensure our campus continues to grow.” With the addition of the new trustees, more than a third of the 41-member board is now comprised of UC San Diego alumni, including Peter Preuss, ’67, the first alumni chair of the Foundation who is serving a third year as chair of the board. Vice Chancellor of Advancement Steve Gamer is the ongoing president. “I look forward to partnering with our dedicated volunteer leaders whose expertise will strengthen UC San Diego’s fundraising initiatives as we begin to prepare for the next comprehensive campaign,” said Gamer. “It is heartening to see the active role our alumni are taking in shaping the future of UC San Diego as committed campus leaders.” About Encinitas resident Sandra Timmons: Sandra Timmons, ’81, former producer at KPBS-TV Sandra Timmons and her husband have supported UC San Diego for more than 25 years—from setting up an endowed graduate fellowship fund to regularly supporting the Chancellor’s Associates Scholars program. “We truly believe access to UC San Diego gives access to the American dream,” said Timmons, a UC San Diego Revelle College psychology alumna. “We support this process by helping those who are qualified but don’t have the means to attend this worldclass university.” Other incoming trustees include: •Darcy Bingham, Co-Founder of San Diego Social Venture Partners and SVP International •Jerrilyn Malana, Employment Law Attorney and Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, P.C. •Matt Newsome, Vice President and Regional Direc-

‘Dinosaurs’ coming to DM Fairgrounds Sept. 20-21 See “living” dinosaurs Sept. 20-21 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Experience the sights and sounds of the Jurassic era! Jurassic Quest features over 50 life-sized dinosaurs. Regular tickets include the dinosaur exhibit, dino crafts, Dino Science Station, Dino theater, coloring stations and Dino Tour, (tickets for dinosaur rides, dinosaur inflatables and fossil dig can be purchased for $5 each. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography). For more information, visit jurassicquest.com or delmarfairgrounds.com.

Brandeis National Committee offers study groups/activities on a variety of topics The 20 study groups of the San Dieguito Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee begin starting Oct. 1. Along with visits to interesting sites such as the San Diego Central Library these informal learning groups meet monthly, mostly at Seacrest Village, Encinitas. Topics range from Book Group to knitting, Ethics to current events, and music and art, Movie Talk, and Women Who Make a Difference. Would-be lawyers can argue cases in Legal Puzzlers, originally devised by a popular Brandeis professor, or learn about Privacy, Property, and Free Speech in another group. Many leaders are interested members of BNC, and some are professional educators. Contact: 858-309-8348.

tor of Cubic Transportation Systems •Matthew Peterson, Attorney, Peterson & Price •Jerome Swartz, CoFounder and Former Chairman and Chief Scientist of Symbol Technologies, Inc. •Leo Spiegel, ’83, Managing Partner at Mission Ventures and Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Pivotal

20th annual San Diego International Orchid Fair set for Oct. 4-5

The most highly coveted of ornamental plants, the orchid, takes center stage at the 20th annual San Diego International Orchid Fair Oct. 4-5 at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Thousands of varieties of these rare, exotic and graceful plants will be on display and on sale in the Garden’s Ecke Building from specialty orchid vendors from around the world. Orchid-related products such as pottery, paintings and books will also be available for purchase. In addition, orchid care lectures will be conducted throughout the day for participants to learn how to care, grow and nurture these delicate plants. The fair is an official American Orchid Society (AOS) event, where these magnificent flowers will be shown and judged. Local orchid growers are encouraged to participate in the AOS event. To register, growers should bring plants to be judged to the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Ecke Building on Thursday, Oct. 2, between 4-7 p.m. or on Friday, Oct. 3, between 9 a.m. and noon. The San Diego International Orchid Fair takes place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. The fair is free with paid admission or membership to the garden. General admission costs $14 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and active military; and $8 for children ages 3-12. For more information, visit www.SDBGarden.org/orchid.htm.

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90th ‘Jubilee Birthday’ celebration held for beloved Cardiff resident Betsy Barnhart BY DIANE WELCH There was a festive ambiance as friends and family gathered on Sept. 7 to celebrate the 90th “Jubilee Birthday” of Betsy Barnhart, a Cardiff-by-the-Sea resident who was being feted not only for her milestone birthday but also for her faith-inspired social activism. Held outdoors at the home of Francine and David Busby, (Francine is current chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party), about 50 guests toasted Barnhart while also raising funds for Jubilee USA/San Diego, the local affiliate of a national charity that strives for global economic justice. The idea to combine Barnhart’s celebration with a fundraiser came from her close friend and former pastor Bill Harmon, who was one of the founders of Jubilee USA in 1977 when several Lutheran clergymen convened in Germany to discuss what could be done to help impoverished nations. A special guest was in attendance: Eric Le Compte, executive director of Jubilee USA Network, who flew in from Washington, D.C., specifically to wish Barnhart a “Happy Birthday.” All guests were invited to make a charitable donation in multiples of nine. “The smallest donation that I saw was $18 and the largest was $900,” said Barnhart, who has been active with Jubilee for nine years and is the local affiliate’s treasurer. In all, $3,000 was raised, she said. Busby, also a Jubilee member, commented, “People love Betsy and this was reflected in the celebratory feeling at the party which was our way of honoring her for the years of volunteer work that she has done with joy and enthusiasm.” Barnhart – whose actual birthday is Sept. 5 – was born in New Jersey but was 3 when her family moved to Pasadena, where she started volunteering when she reached age 10. Later, as a college student, she volunteered with the South Bay Ecumenical

Council, helping develop programs for the hungry and homeless. As a stay-at-home mother of three she was also able to devote her time to family while volunteering in the PTA, Red Cross, Community Chest and local church programs. Then, in 1971, when Barnhart relocated to Palos Verdes with her husband Paul, she worked for United Way, the Volunteer Center and Head Start. The couple moved to Cardiff in 1993, but Paul Barnhart passed away in 1996. To help fill the void, Barnhart found her “alltime favorite volunteer job” when she began reading to children at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library where she is known as Grandma Betsy. It turned into a 20-year endeavor. Some of those children are now college students but still come to visit her. Barnhart also tutors elementary school children in reading. In addition she volunteers at the Community Resource Center, is active in the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association (SDIMA) and helps raise funds for Jubilee through her church Christ Church Presbyterian in Carlsbad. Barnhart was touched by the outpouring of love at her special party, specifically thanking hosts Francine and David Busby, Harmon for initiating the idea, Dolores Welty who helped coordinate the event, and her three adult children Bruce, Nancy and Barbara. When asked what is the secret of her longevity, Barnhart answered, “I drink lots of water, walk three days a week and exercise at the Y twice a week, and I follow my passion by doing something for somebody else every day.” “I can’t tell you how many people, including me, have said, ‘I want to be like Betsy when I’m her age,’” said Busby. “It is a tribute to her graciousness and gusto for a life centered on joyful volunteering to make the world a little better every day in her own special way.”

Members of Jubilee San Diego

Betsy Barnhart

Jeanette Landis, Bobbi Miller

Wistar and Bertie Wood

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Hostess Francine Busby, Jubilee USA Network Executive Director Eric LeCompte, Betsy Barnhart, Delores Welty, Pastor Bill Harman

Robin Perreault, Emma Perreault, Cathy Partie, Karen McLachlan, Suzanne Mosko, Lindsey Lupo

Christina Tillotson, Bijan Zayer, Betsy Barnhart, Randa Krakow, Pastor Bill Harman

Janice Marshall, Linda Boddye, Karen Ulloa, Helen McCarthy

Standing: Bijan Zayer, Bruce Barnhart, Bryon Zandt, Teresa Sullivan, Alyson Zandt, Leni Barnhart. Seated: Barbara Barnhart, Nancy Barnhart, Betsy Barnhart, Diane Monroe

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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS

The Wine Sellar & Brasserie offers high-quality wine, food, storage space and more BY KAREN BILLING The Wine Sellar & Brasserie will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. Like any fine vintage, the Sellar has simply gotten better with age, adding onto its public wine storage facility as customers requested more and more. Now it is much more than just storage space: The WineSellar & Brasserie is a full-service wine shop, a fine dining destination in the upstairs Brasserie, and a spot for happy hours and tastings at the downstairs Casual Side. The WineSellar and Brasserie also offers a unique monthly wine club and off-the-beaten track wine tour excursions to wine regions such as Spain, France, South Africa and, next year, Italy. “It’s a real fun business to be in,” said Lori Parker, who owns the business with her husband Gary. “The people who really like fine food and wine tend to be very fun and interesting people, they love to travel and they really enjoy life.” “We’ve made a lot of great friends over the years,” Gary added. The Parkers lived in Encinitas for 27 years before moving to Del Mar a year ago. A San Diego native, Lori first got into wine when she went to college in Northern California, close enough to explore the Napa and Mendocino wine countries. Gary started out as an architecture student but he fell in love with wine and food and never looked back. He managed Mon Ami, one of San Diego’s first French restaurants, and also worked at Mille Fleurs in Rancho Santa Fe. Lori and Gary met when they both had jobs selling wine for a European company, quickly falling in love. Ask Gary what’s the best thing they have in the WineSellar and he’ll sweetly indicate that it’s Lori. She will beam. “When we had been selling wine so many people would say they would buy more wine if they had a place to store it,” Lori said. At the time there were no public wine storage facilities, save for a local dentist who would help people store their wines in an empty space under his dental practice — wines were separated by chicken wire. The dentist gave the Parkers a list two yards long of people on a waiting list to get into his makeshift wine cave. A year later in 1984, the Parkers opened their first facility with 33 wine lockers. When they found their current Sorrento Valley location in 1989 they knew it was the perfect spot: a three-story building in a central location. Gary tapped his architecture background to design a state-of-the-art three-story, earthquake-proof wine storage facility. Now 200 wine lockers deep, people keep their collections safe in the optimal temperature, 55 to 59 degrees. One customer has more than 1,500 cases in storage. “I enjoy when people come back and they haven’t been to see their wine in a number of years and they’re all excited about it,” Gary said.

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Lori and Gary Parker are celebrating The Wine Sellar’s 30th anniversary. Photo by Bill Wechter, UT San Diego There were few boutique wine shops when they opened in 1989 and they put Gary’s knowledge and expertise to work. Currently the wine shop has an “off the charts wonderful” Saint-Joseph white from the Rhone Valley in France that you can’t find anywhere else in Southern California, and their most prized possession is a magnum of a 1947 ChateauChavel Blanc that is worth $40,000. Last week the floors of the shop were full with WineSellar’s wine club orders. “The wine club is unique in that we handpick the wines every month, they can come from anywhere around the world and aren’t just one winery,” Lori said. They offer three levels in their wine club, ranging from $35 to $100 for two bottles a month. Due to their buying power, WineSellar is able to negotiate prices well below what the public might pay, typically 10 to 40 percent less than the suggested retail price for the wines.

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The upstairs Brasserie menu changes on occasion but there are mainstays that will never be taken off the menu — Lori said they’re known for their duck confit and their grilled leg of lamb salad. “It’s a French-based menu but it’s really FrenchCalifornian, there’s no heavy creams and butters, everything is made in house with all organic produce,” Lori said.

The Brasserie recently expanded its hours and is now open for lunch five days a week, serving up items to enjoy in the restaurant or to-go such as its chicken liver pate terrine appetizer, soups, salads and sandwiches, such as the warm brie with pear, prosciutto and blueberry butter. Like wine microclimates, the WineSellar is a variety of different spaces, from the white-table cloth fine French dining upstairs it transitions to the wine shop and Casual Side bar and lounge downstairs. The Casual Side is a place where people can come for happy hour after work, meet friends over a glass of wine or a cocktail, or one of the eight San Diego craft beers they always have on tap. The food menu is not your standard bar menu — “It’s a little more sophisticated ... flavorful and different,” Lori said of items such as artisan duck leg confit tacos, seared polenta, smoked rabbit sausage and New England green lip mussels. The WineSellar offers twice-weekly tastings: Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. they do tastings in the Casual Side and on Saturdays they do a fun wine tasting in the Brasserie, with a special entrée to go with the wines for only $12.50, from 2-5 p.m. Once a month the WineSellar does special walk-around tastings that allow people to try 15 to 20 different wines, always on a theme, for a low price. Every six to eight weeks they also hold Winemaker’s Dinners. For information on the wine club or upcoming tasting events, visit winesellar.com. The WineSellar & Brasserie is located at 9550 Waples St., Suite 115, San Diego, 92121; 858450-9557. Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Letters to the editor/Opinion Thank you City Council for opposing the November pot shop initiative Thank you city council for seeing through the haze and officially opposing pot shops in Encinitas (see Sept. 12 Encinitas Advocate story “Encinitas City Council comes out against medical marijuana initiative”). The initiative as written by pot shop operators and their attorneys is seriously flawed, as was highlighted by the city attorney and council, and concerned members of the public. As some of the speakers mentioned at the city council hearing, and cities across the state have found, pot shops are nothing more than a store for drug dealing. Pot shops are a nuisance and magnet for crime because they are full of pot and cash (banks won’t give pot shops accounts). The City of San Diego found in census tracts with pot shops that violent and property crimes were twice as high as census tracts without pot shops. Any 18-year-old high school senior can get a pot card for any ailment under the moon by simply skyping online with a “doctor” and then use that card to buy as much pot as they want. The card does not limit the amount or frequency to which you can buy pot. This is not medicine; this not healthy or safe, this is drug dealing and drug abuse. Numerous studies have found that youth pot smokers whose brains’ are still developing, do worse in school, have more trouble graduating, have less motivation, and have higher rates of psychosis. Pot these days is three to four times more potent than it was in the ‘60s and ‘70s. And now we have highly potent pot wax and oil with 80-90 percent THC sold in pot shops that you can put in your E-cigarettes to vaporize. With the type of fraud and abuse happening in pot shops, we should be concerned about making it easier for youths to get unfettered access. Pot shops in Encinitas will do nothing positive for the city, except enrich the pot shops’ owners. Mike Jacobsen Encinitas

It’s time for later school start times Thank you, Marsha Sutton. Thank you for your perseverance in writing about the benefits of later school start times for middle and high school students. As a neuropsychologist, I have followed this research with interest for decades. As a community member, I have read your many columns over the years extolling the benefits of later start times, and I have been dismayed by the response of the San Dieguito Union High School Board. Now, as the parent of a sixth grader who will start at Earl Warren Middle School next year, it is with dread that I anticipate rousting my son every morning for the school’s 7:40 a.m. start time. Rarely in behavioral research are results so compellingly consistent and conclusive: Later school start times are clearly associated with better physical health, emotional well being, and academic performance. I was encouraged to learn that the district has asked its principals to begin a conversation about start times with their school communities. District parents have successfully flexed their collective muscle on several high profile issues recently. I hope they will campaign for later school start times with comparable vigor. The research is clear: Starting school later benefits our kids. Diane Jacobs Baizer

Kudos for bringing awareness to the importance of sleep for teenagers Re: “Education Matters/Opinion: Yet another study on the benefits of later school start times” by Marsha Sutton, Sept. 12. Dear Marsha Sutton: Your perseverance on the subject of implementing later school start times is inspirational because it brings awareness to the importance of sleep in the teenage population of our community, and you provided solutions that can be adopted in our school districts. Sleep quality is an important health concern because its restorative power provides physiological and psychological benefits to the overall health status of an individual as supported by the scientific research you cited in your education opinion piece. One avenue to address this health concern, while the political propositions become a reality, is to get school nurses in our community involved in this issue. Nurses can provide health education campaigns that target sleep hygiene and empower the adolescents of our community with knowledge that is conducive to making changes in their sleeping environment and lifestyle to improve their quality and amount of sleep. Sleep is an important health matter and combining advocacy for flexible school start times with education that motivates teenagers to have healthy sleep patterns can be a way to prevent daytime sleepiness that could compromise their safety, behavior and academic performance. Briggitte Martinez University of San Diego Nursing Student LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, e-mail address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits (400 words maximum). E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@rsfreview.com. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

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Where Are the Girls? This past August in Los Angeles, Google held the finals for its annual Code Jam computer coding contest. Of the 26 finalists, there were no females. Last year the San Dieguito Union High School District began offering a coding elective in its middle schools. Ninety-five percent of the students who enrolled were boys. This year the percentage improved somewhat to 88 percent boys. Where are the girls? Computer Science/Information Technology continues to be one of the fastest growing and highest paid fields. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by 2020, there will be 1.4 million computer specialist job openings. Yet U.S. universities anticipate that they will produce only enough qualified graduates to fill 29 percent of these jobs. In light of this information and when I consider what the future might hold for my 10-year-old daughter, the following statistics from the Girls Who Code website (www. girlswhocode.com) are equally alarming: •Despite the fact that 55 percent of overall AP test takers are girls, only 17 percent of AP Computer Science test takers are high school girls; •In middle school, 74 percent of girls express interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), but when choosing a college major, just 0.3 percent of high school girls select computer science; •While 57 percent of bachelor’s degrees are earned by women, just 12 percent of computer science degrees are awarded to women. This is not OK. Is there something more we can do at our schools to encourage more female participation? I believe there is. There used to be a similar issue with girls and science, but for the last five years the San Dieguito School District has had a 50/50 gender balance in the AP level math and science courses. Part of the solution is to recognize the problem. Once we shed light on it the School Board can encourage actions that increase enrollment. Rimga Viskanta

‘Arts Alive: Dream along the Trail’ event to be held in Solana Beach Sept. 28 “Dream Along the Trail” at the free 2014 Arts Alive on the Coastal Rail Trail on Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon -4 p.m. Stroll along the trail to hear the talent of Robert Parker on the piano, the steel drum of Patrick Burke and the rock ‘N roll of Jefferson Jay. Visit the Baker Sculpture Garden and see the unique artwork displayed in the Rail Trail Fence Art Exhibition. Be captivated by the charming Noelander Acrobats and amazed as the mysterious Stilt Walkers navigate the pathway. Dance to the sounds of Cuba from Combo Libertad as you enjoy a stimulating Sunday walk in lovely Solana Beach. For more information, please contact Anita Edman at 858-720-2454 or email aedman@cosb.org or visit www.ci. solana-beach.ca.us/ (art and recreation category).

River Valley Fest is Oct. 12 “Connecting People with Nature” is the theme for the fifth annual River Valley Fest, sponsored by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, on Oct. 12. This year, the conservancy celebrates 28 years of conservation, recreation and education, and Richard Louv will be honored with a Lifetime Appreciation Award. The 2 p.m. event is hosted by Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe. San Diego Paella will serve authentic Spanish cuisine, with desserts by Claire’s On Cedros. Enthusiastic park supporters have donated the wine. There will be a live performance by Casey Turner and a silent and live auction with auctioneer Steve Hamman. Proceeds from the fest will support the vital work of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. Tickets are $100 per person. Reservation deadline is Oct. 7. Tickets can be purchased at sdvvc.org/rivervalleyfest or 858-755-6956.

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Review: Musical original shows up unexpectedly near beach BY STANLEY STANERT Galaxy 5 performed at Zenbu Sushi restaurant on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Seaside Market Place. Tim Hurley and William Wolf are the players of some unique musical forms. On that night, these two masters of sleight-of-hand entertained even those in attendance who were unaware of this sonic statement. Hurley seemed completely absorbed with his beautiful 6 string acoustic guitar and his laconic, yet propulsive accompaniments. This single-minded but uber-cool and laid-back approach set the aural stage for the vocals and acoustic lead guitar stylings from William Wolf. Together they wove magic — a certain type of magic one does not often hear in a sushi bar. They did not try to galvanize their audience. This duo was content knowing their carefully created sounds were more than enough to convey just the right amount of background to a fine evening for all customers. It was not long before most of those in attendance found the offerings of Galaxy 5 something to truly marvel in. These two musicians appealed almost subliminally. It appeared that they played almost exclusively original material. There are some covers of famous musicians’ works, but they made everything feel original: They made it their own. When William Wolf sings, a haunting feeling is not far behind. He phrases and improvises in a manner that is original. His tonal qualities are likewise self-expressive and bear the marks of heartfelt and heart-rending sincerity. It was not always possible to understand all the words he chose, but he made it quite clear that understanding the emotion

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condition that it would expire in 20 years. The property owners — the Lynch and Frick families — accepted those conditions under protest and then sued the agency to have the time limit removed. A lower court sided with the families last year and the Coastal Commission promptly filed an appeal. In the Sept. 9 ruling, the majority of the threejudge appeals court panel found “the commission has broad discretion to impose conditions to mitigate the seawall’s impacts.” Chris Pederson, deputy chief counsel for the commission, said that because the ruling is “published” it sets a precedent that can be used to defend the panel’s authority to impose time limits. “This decision reiterates important principles — it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone,” Pederson said. He said the time limits are an important tool because they allow the commission to re-evaluate the need for a sea wall once a permit expires. That’s part of the prob-

FORUM continued from page 1 on bars. “It would make bars more responsible,” Cameron added. The ordinance went before council earlier this year, failing with two council members in favor and three against. Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz, also running for mayor, supported developing the ordinance, but ultimately voted against implementing it. Kranz said the city recently stepped up code enforcement checks downtown. If enforcing existing rules on the book fails, the city could “take the ordinance off the shelf” and approve it, he added. Gaspar, who has opposed the ordinance, said the city’s new code enforcement officer will monitor late-night bars and keep the council in the loop. “Then we need to see whether or not this is working,” Gaspar said.

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lem, said Paul Beard, an attorney representing the Frick and Lynch families on behalf of the nonprofit Pacific Legal Foundation. Beard said the Coastal Commission is using its time-limit conditions as a step toward eventually banning sea walls altogether. “They made that perfectly clear,” said Beard. “If sea walls are still legal in the future, the commission wants to use its permit process to extort more conditions out of property owners.” Beard said he was still studying the Fourth District decision but that he would likely ask the state Supreme Court to review it. His foundation, which is representing the families pro bono, is an advocacy organization for property rights and limited government. Jennifer Lynch, whose family owns one of the Neptune Avenue properties, said she was disappointed by this week’s ruling. “We believe that the court got it wrong,” Lynch said. She said the families only accepted the restrictive Coastal Commission permit because “they had a gun to our heads.” Without the wall, the families felt they

were in danger of losing their homes, Lynch said. In the Sept. 9 ruling, the majority of the threejudge panel found that the Encinitas families, in effect, consented to the 20-year limit by accepting the permit to build the wall. “Generally, a property owner may only challenge an allegedly unreasonable permit condition by refusing to comply with the condition and bringing a mandate action,” the judges wrote. “If the property owner complies with the condition, the property owner waives the right to legally challenge it.” In his dissent, Judge Gilbert Nares wrote that the homeowners did not waive their right to challenge the permit conditions by trying to save their homes because they objected to the conditions in writing before a commission hearing and during oral testimony. The appeals court decision overturned a March 2013 ruling by San Diego Superior Court Judge Earl Maas that called the 20-year limitation “simply a power grab” designed to force the owners into making more concessions or force the removal of the sea wall altogether.

Mayoral candidate Alex Fidel said the flawed banking system has allowed so many bars and businesses revolving around consumption to open. One resident promoted trenching the train tracks into the ground — like the railway in Solana Beach — as a solution to noise and safety problems. She then asked if candidates support this. Council candidate Julie Graboi said lowering the tracks would be great, but only if the city can find funding. Graboi noted Solana Beach was able to secure grant funding to lower the tracks. “We don’t have money for a lot of necessary things like road maintenance, and a lot of different areas have fallen by the wayside, so it all depends on where the money would come from,” Graboi said. Kranz, Encinitas’ representative on North County Transit District, said the city is working on a rail corridor vision. To move forward, he

said the council should consult past reports that outline alternatives for the railway and update the costs to reflect today’s dollars. “We want to proceed with a unanimous council, approaching regional, federal and state sources of money,” Kranz said. Cameron was also in favor of trenching the railway. However, she noted regional agencies haven’t prioritized the approach, making funding a challenge. She added the city should also pursue wayside horns, which are directionally angled speakers that are quieter than train blasts. A mayoral candidate forum, moderated by the League of Women Voters, is slated to begin at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Encinitas Library. Additionally, the Olivenhain Town Council is hosting a forum for candidates in both races at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Olivenhain Meeting Hall. A council forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Encinitas Library.

‘Simply Sinatra’ show coming to Rancho Santa Fe in May; Tickets on sale Sept. 19 Tickets for Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia and his 10-piece band also go on sale Sept. 19. Lippia is set to perform May 9 in Rancho Santa Fe. The show begins at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Village Church. Seating will be at tables of 10. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Lippia’s unique vocal styling will mesmerize the audience with his own distinct interpretation of everything, from jazz standards to tunes off the contemporary charts. More than a “sound-alike,” Lippia’s Las Vegas appearances and national tours have cemented his place as a champion of the Great American Songbook. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at the event or by mail at PO Box 2781, RSF 92067. Checks, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. For more information, visit www.ccrsf.org.

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18095 Rancho La Cima Corte Rick Bravo Berkshire Hathaway

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

$3,195,000 5 BR/6.5 BA

5464 El Cielito Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00pm - 3:00pm (858)335-7700

$3,795,000 5 BR/5.5 BA

14296 Dalia Becky Campbell, Berkshire Hathaway

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

$4,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA

6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00pm - 3:00pm (858)335-7700

SOLANA BEACH $875,000 - $925,000 1 BR/1 BA

190 Del Mar Shore Terrace # 26 Bill Bonning, Real Living Real Estate

Sat 2:00pm - 5:00pm (858)472-2194

$1,249,000 4 BR/2.5 BA

526 E. Santa Helena Joe Gallo, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1:00pm - 4:00pm (858)755-6793

Want your open house listing here? Contact Colleen Gray | colleeng@rsfreview.com | 858.756.1403 x112

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