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La Jollans protest flight path changes, plane noise increase
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The renovated $12-million La Jolla High School Athletic Complex was unveiled in October 2016. It includes new home and visitor plazas, entry gates, bleachers, concession buildings, restrooms, weight rooms, tennis plaza; and the replacement of the synthetic turf field and resurfacing of the running track.
High school, residents to seek compromise on public track use
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BY ASHLEY MACKIN When word got out in November 2016 that the newly renovated La Jolla High School track and athletic complex would not be open for public use (unless rented through the San Diego Unified School District), the letters came pouring in. During the months of November and December, La Jolla Light received protest letters from soccer players, runners and joggers, and those just generally disappointed by the closure. Since then, a group of residents hoping for community access to the fields has organized — and is more than 20 members strong. La Jolla High School Principal Chuck Podhorsky said he would meet with
representatives from the group to hopefully find a solution to the issue, now that school has resumed from winter break (classes began Jan. 3). The La Jolla High School athletic field was under construction for just over a year in 2016, and when it reopened, many residents counted on using the facility again. However, they quickly learned that in order to use the track or field, they would have to apply for a rental permit. “From our standpoint, if organized groups want to rent a school facility, there is a procedure for doing that,” Principal Podhorsky explained. “For instance, some churches rent our auditorium space, and SEE TRACK, A10
BY ASHLEY MACKIN A handful of La Jollans attended the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s Airport Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) meeting Dec. 21 to speak out against recent changes in flight patterns that have brought planes — and their noise — closer to their homes. In mid-2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed changes to flight paths nationwide to reduce fuel costs and improve the flow of plane traffic. In San Diego, that has meant planes flying closer to the coast. Soon after the change went into effect, concerned residents from Bird Rock to La Jolla Shores noticed (and wrote to La Jolla Light about) the increase in plane ASHLEY MACKIN noise and the resulting Bird Rock resident Beatriz frustration that they were Pardo pleads for a return not notified of the flight to former flight patterns. plan changes and how these changes might affect them. Although the airplane “curfew” is 11 p.m., many residents stated they’ve heard airplanes well past that time. At the meeting, several voiced their frustrations to the 25-member ANAC board. La Jolla Shores resident Karen Marshall said, “I cannot tell you how angry I am that these changes have been made. I lived in Point Loma for 20 years and I knew when I bought my house in Point Loma that there would be airplanes, so how dare the FAA come in and make these changes without letting anyone know. I’m devastated and I have not been able to sleep.” SEE FLIGHT PATH, A4
Group of property owners sues over new MAD tax BY LAURYN SCHROEDER Some commercial property owners in La Jolla, led by Lincoln Foster, have filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego in an attempt to undo a newly approved taxing authority designed to spruce up local streets and sidewalks. The lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court claims that the City has fallen short in providing general maintenance of La Jolla’s coastal business district, forcing taxpayers to take matters into their own hands. In November 2016, 56 percent of voters approved creation of the La Jolla Maintenance
Assessment District (MAD), a legal mechanism that allows residents to tax themselves and fund additional maintenance in their area through outsourced vendors. Single-family homeowners will pay $87 a year, and the cost to owners of apartments and commercial property will vary by square footage. Former City Attorney Michael J. Aguirre, who is representing the dissident group of property owners, said the MAD violates California law because it’s collecting funds for several services taxpayers already pay the City to deliver. “If the City is providing the base level of
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Out of Business: Girard Avenue stores Reebok, Chico’s close The Gap moves out Jan. 26
BY ASHLEY MACKIN By the end of this month, there will be four vacant storefronts on the 7800 block of Girard Avenue, a key shopping district in La Jolla.
The Reebok store at 7802 Girard Ave. (two doors down from the long-vacant Burns Drugs building) and the Chico’s clothing store across the street at 7855 Girard, quietly closed at the end of 2016. Neither store posted any indicator about why they moved out, nor is it known which businesses will take over those vacated spaces. The Gap retail store at 7851 Girard Ave. will close Jan. 26.
Debbie Felix, a communications representative for Gap, said she did not have specifics on why the La Jolla location would be closing, but would get that information to La Jolla Light as soon as it is available. Representatives from Reebok and Chico’s did not respond to the Light’s request for comment, nor did a representative from the La Jolla Village Merchant’s Association.
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FROM FLIGHT PATH, A1 Added La Jolla resident Leonard Gross, “There has been a dramatic change in the character of noise in our area. Our quiet neighborhoods, with the occasional sound of jets, helicopters and general aviation sounds, has been transformed into an aircraft thoroughfare.” He reported that during a 90-minute period around noon one day, he was able to see and hear a different aircraft every two minutes. “That is a stark contrast to what was in effect before,” Gross said. “It is a huge change and since that change, our quality of life has degraded. Last night, around 11 p.m., there was a 20-minute period with jets every four minutes.” Gross also inquired why residents were not notified of the proposed flight path changes, and suggested comparing recent data to historical data in terms of distances from land, altitude and slant range distances from homes to these aircraft. “Let’s see how much closer, lower and faster they are going,” he said. Beatriz Pardo, a Bird Rock resident who said she noticed the noise change in October, questioned whether residents would have to sue to get something done. “You have moved San Diego Airport into our neighborhoods … from 6 in the morning until 12:12 at night, when I am trying to sleep,” she said. “It feels like we are under assault. It’s not just commercial aircraft that we hear, but also helicopters and little airplanes. The skies have opened up. Can we please go back to (the flight path) that was working before? That’s what we want. Or do we have to resort to lawsuits?” Residents of other areas of San Diego,
La Jolla Shores resident Karen Marshall speaks before the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s Airport Noise Advisory Committee, Dec. 21. empathetic to La Jolla’s concerns, spoke in solidarity. Saying he understood that the flight path changes were prompted by fuel cost savings, Gary Wonacott of the Mission Beach Town Council suggested quantifying the data of quality-of-life impacts to residents to see how it compares to the cost savings associated with a change. Lila Schmidt opined, “Now that La Jolla is mad, maybe that will help, because we have been screaming about it, and we haven’t gotten anywhere. Every meeting, we get told ‘we’ll look into it’ and I want to hear ‘we fixed it’.” To “look into it,” ANAC uses data collected from an online complaint form and a system known as WebTrak (found at webtrak5.bksv.com/san) to guide its decision-making. However, program manager Sjohnna Knack said incomplete complaints or template complaints (one
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critical), whether it is a departure or arrival, if the person can see the plane and identify a color, whether the plane uses a propeller or is a jet, and a valid address. Alternatively, she said, “If you use WebTrak, you could look up active flights, see the plane that was concerning you, and click on that to find all the information you need.” Information found on WebTrak includes Flight ID numbers, aircraft types, origin, destination and altitude. At the conclusion of the public comments, facilitator Heidi Gantwek thanked all the speakers for their time, energy and comments. “It really does help and it is important to us,” she said. — The Airport Noise Advisory Committee meets quarterly at the San Diego Airport Administration Building, 3225 N. Harbor Drive. The next meeting has not been announced. Find more information at san.org/airport-authority/meetings-agendas
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Friday, Jan. 6
■ La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 a.m. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. $20.
■ Atheists La Jolla group meets, 3:45 p.m. outside Starbucks, 8750 Genesee Ave., Suite 244. Repeats Sunday, 7 p.m. Peet’s Coffee, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 202. RSVP: teddyrodo@hotmail.com
Sunday, Jan. 8
■ Open House for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a program for retirees over age 50, in the Extended Studies department at UC San Diego, 9:30 a.m., 9600 North Torrey Pines Road, Building D. (858) 534-3409. olli.ucsd.edu ■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. How to use computers and smartphones safely. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065. ■ Children’s Virtues Class, 10:30 a.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. childrensclass.webs.com or hedyy19@gmail.com ■ Dog adoption event with Aussie Rescue of San Diego, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of Ark Antiques, 7620 Girard Ave. (858) 459-7755. ■ Dog adoption event with Second Chance Rescue of San Diego, 2-6 p.m. Unleashed by Petco, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 203. (858) 457-2036.
■ La Jolla Open Aire farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter. (858) 454-1699. ■ San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society meets, 1 p.m. Toni Peronne: “German Jewish genealogy resources on the Internet and elsewhere,” Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. sdjgs.org ■ “Talk and Walk” featuring the harbor seal colony of La Jolla, 2 p.m. presented by the Seal Society of San Diego. Mangelsen’s Images of Nature Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave. (858) 551-9553.
Monday, Jan. 9
■ Ico-Dance class, all ages and abilities, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance ■ Exercise class for adults, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu ■ iPad class, 10:30 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831. ■ La Jolla Community Planned District Ordinance Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
Tuesday, Jan. 10
■ Exercise class for adults, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063
La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu ■ Lunchtime Guided Meditations, noon to 12:50 p.m. PDG Health, 909 Prospect St. $8, first time free. Drop-ins welcome, RSVP requested: (858) 459-5900. ■ Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com ■ Development Permit Review Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org ■ Community Balance Class, walk safely and maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 non-members. (858) 456-2114. ■ La Jolla Masonic Lodge Stated Meeting Dinner, 6:15 p.m. La Jolla Masonic Lodge, 5655 La Jolla Blvd. $16. RSVP: sandiegomasons.org/rsvp
Wednesday, Jan. 11
■ Soroptimist International of La Jolla breakfast meeting, to help women and girls succeed, 7:15 a.m. The Shores Restaurant, 8110 Camino Del Oro, First two meetings complimentary, then $16. (858) 454-9156. soroptimistlj@gmail.com ■ Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:20 a.m. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Roetter Hall, 4321 Eastgate Mall. First three meetings free, then $15. tbilotta1@gmail.com ■ Exercise class for adults, 9:45 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-3870. ■ Torrey Pines of La Jolla Rotary meets, 11:30 a.m. Rock Bottom Brewery, 8980 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 459-8912. gurneymcm@aol.com
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Building T-29, 8840 Biological Grade. ljsa.org@gmail.com ■ American Cetacean Society meets, 7 p.m. Sumner Auditorium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, near Kennel Way and Paseo Grande. sd-info@acsonline.org
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Documentary Screens ■ The Children’s School will present ‘The Mask You Live In,’ a film that explores how media and cultural beliefs about masculinity impact boys and men, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the school, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane. Free, but RSVP recommended: tcslj.org/rsvp ■ Tapping To The Stars, adult class, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com ■ La Jolla Village Merchants Association meets, 3 p.m. La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. info@lajollabythesea.com ■ La Jolla Shores Association meets, 6:30 p.m. Scripps Institute of Oceanography,
■ Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449. ■ Exercise class for adults, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu ■ Wolfstein Sculpture Park Tour, 11 a.m., 9888 Genesee Ave., docent-guided tour of the more than 25 pieces on the campus of Scripps La Jolla. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. RSVP: Volunteer Services Department (858) 626-6994. ■ La Jolla Bar Association meets, noon. Manhattan Restaurant, Empress Hotel, 7766 Fay Ave. Professor Justin Brooks, director of the California Innocence Project, on “Causes of Wrongful Conviction and the Successes of the California Innocence Project.” No guest charge. Membership $50 per year. (858) 875-5142. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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Shores’ street work to resume ... again BY ASHLEY MACKIN Construction will resume in La Jolla Shores this month to complete infrastructure work on Avenida de la Playa, following a brief respite for the holidays. Fingers are crossed that the work, which has been off-and-on since December 2013, will be completed by Memorial Day. In the coming weeks, crews will return to The Shores near the intersection of Avenida de la Playa and El Paseo Grande to finish the project that started in November to unearth a bio-filter box that “blew apart” during a storm. As explained by City of San Diego senior engineer Steve Lindsay and reported in the Light, “As part of the overall (sewer and water infrastructure) project, crews took out a section of pipe and put in a bio-filter box to remove pollutions such as oils, trash and the like. The problem is, they put it right in line with the pipe, which made the pipe hydraulically inefficient. So there was a huge build-up of pressure during a storm … and it blew apart the structure.” The bio-filter box installation is required under the City’s storm-water
treatment guidelines, which especially apply to La Jolla Shores because it is an Area of Special Biological Significance. Lindsay met with Shores business owners in late October to discuss scheduling, at which time they pleaded for a break during the holidays so parking — and overall enjoyment — of the season would not be impacted. Agreeing, crews did not work during the last few weeks of December, and now must return. The pipe replacement is expected to be complete by the end of January. From there, Lindsay told La Jolla Light the final stage is to replace the box culverts — large, square shaped structures that protect underground pipes — at the end of Avenida de la Playa. “We are going to pothole and tear up the street again near Camino Del Sol and down (toward the ocean), but our schedule has us finishing two weeks before Memorial Day, so if we experience any delays, we have some cushioning,” he said. “When we get back to it, we are going to work 10-hour days (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) six days a week. We want to get this done.”
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FROM MAD LAWSUIT, A1 power-washing sidewalks and landscape maintenance. According to a preliminary engineering report on the MAD’s proposal, services will include shrub and ground cover maintenance, watering of plants and weed control, all of which make parks, sidewalks and streets cleaner and more attractive to visitors. “That is absurd,” Aguirre said. “The City of San Diego already has an obligation to take care of its own parks. Those are all things the City should already be doing.” City spokesperson Katie Keach declined to comment on the pending litigation. District 1 City Council member Barbara Bry, who was elected Nov. 8 to represent La Jolla and other parts of northwestern San Diego, also declined to comment. Bry previously spoke in favor of the special tax and called the MAD a necessary change that would make the area cleaner, safer and more attractive. “The Village of La Jolla is a treasure enjoyed by all San Diegans and people from all over the world, and the formation of the Maintenance Assessment District will ensure we keep it the special place we all want it to be,” Bry told The San Diego Union-Tribune in November. Enhance La Jolla, a non-profit organization, was the driving force behind the MAD. Voters also chose Enhance La Jolla to manage the district, with City oversight of its administration. Phyllis Pfeiffer, an Enhance La Jolla board member, said the organization has the funds to start improving the neighborhood but was restricted by City regulations and codes. For example, the City collects garbage in public areas twice a week, Monday through Friday, Pfeiffer said, but bins near popular tourist destinations were already overflowing by the end of a weekend. This trash would then spread throughout surrounding parks and streets. The La Jolla Community Foundation offered to pay for trash pickup on the weekends. “We were told we couldn’t touch the City trash cans because it’s a liability,” said Pfeiffer, who is president and general manager of the La Jolla Light and a founding member of the La Jolla Community Foundation.
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This map shows proposed boundaries for the La Jolla Maintenance Assessment District (MAD). Properties in red will pay more than properties in blue for a tax to fund additional maintenance in the area through outsourced vendors. Other improvements include planting more trees and flowers, adding more benches and uniform flower pots across City parks. “Those trees and flowers are going to die if we don’t have anyone to water and maintain them,” she said. Pfeiffer said waiting for the City to provide similar
services would be like “Waiting for Godot,” a play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters wait for the arrival of someone named Godot who never arrives. “We had to ask, ‘Are we going to wait for the City to get around to it, or are we just going to do it ourselves?’” she said. “Everybody wants more from the City, but the City is strapped for cash right now. Most cities are.” Lincoln Foster, a commercial property owner in La Jolla, said he was against the MAD right away and is one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit with the City. Foster said he’s in favor of capital improvements in La Jolla, but feels the MAD will enable the City to divert more funds away from the already-dwindling maintenance services. “It basically takes the City off the hook,” he said. “It’s just not fair and it’s not the right thing to do. Don’t come to me and ask me to pay a second time when you’ve already spent the money on something else.” According to the lawsuit, the “something else” is the City’s growing pension obligations. The City is contributing $261 million for pension costs this year, a figure that is expected to grow to $311 million next year. According to the lawsuit, the City has a financial incentive to push through a Maintenance Assessment District. “Rather than fund all necessary maintenance, the City has continually underfunded its maintenance services in favor of establishing as many Maintenance Assessment Districts across as many areas of the City as possible,” the complaint said. There are currently more than 60 maintenance districts in San Diego. For the La Jolla district, commercial properties will cover 85 percent of the $502,400 bill, with condominiums and single-family homes contributing the remaining 15 percent. Its boundaries are the Pacific Ocean, La Jolla Boulevard, Pearl Street, Girard Avenue and Torrey Pines Road. ■ ON THE WEB: Find more information about the MAD for the Village of La Jolla at enhancelajolla.org
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La Jolla Library set to launch blog-based book club BY ASHLEY MACKIN In the event that your New Year’s Resolution is to read more (but you don’t have the time to join a conventional book club), the La Jolla Library has created a first-of-its-kind Anytime Book Club — a digital, blog-based discussion group. The program will launch soon after the library re-opens Jan. 7, following the current two-week closure to update the tracking and check-out system for its entire inventory of books. “Book clubs are still a popular thing,” said branch manager Shaun Briley. “People still want to sit with members of their community and talk about what they’re reading. The problem is, people don’t have time to gather at the library or someone’s living room in the middle of the afternoon. So we’ve invented this club — and we’re the only ones in San Diego doing this — that enables people to check out and read the same e-book, and they can comment on a blog.” There are two Anytime Book Clubs: one for adults and one for
The Anytime Book Club’s first selection for adult readers
The selection for teens
teens. The adult group is going to read “Britt-Marie Was Here,” by Fredrick Bachman, “an irresistible novel about finding love and second chances in the most unlikely of places,” according to Amazon.com, and the teen group
will read “The 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey, a young adult, science-fiction novel and the first installment in The 5th Wave trilogy. “There is a big waiting list for these books,” Briley said.
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Although the San Diego Public Library system already offers e-book options, they are similar to borrowing hard copies in that they can only be checked out one at a time (limited by the number of licenses the library purchases) in short periods. “What’s different about the Anytime Book Club is we have enough licenses for each person in the club to have the book for six months,” he said. “At the end of six months, we’re going to close that group and let another group have a turn with the same book. After a year, we’ll buy a new book. If there is demand, we’ll buy a different book.” Because it’s the first digital book club, Briley said he and a library volunteer spent the last few months testing and troubleshooting everything. He said they looked at how participants would post their comments (and the ease in doing so), how the comments would be moderated, the pacing of reading, etc. And while you don’t have to live in La Jolla to participate, you
FROM TRACK, A1 we need to make sure we have adequate support for these events, such as having the bathrooms open and clean.” Originally, school representatives said the public closure was due to the fact that the facility improvements were paid for with bond funds approved by Propositions S and Z (and not general school taxes), and so considered a District asset. But Podhorsky said the closure was also due to ongoing misuse of the track and field by some community members, and a shortage of school resources. “There’s been a history of people misusing the athletic fields, which causes additional work for school staff,” he said, adding coaches and directors in the PE department would come to school early to check for — and pick up — dog waste, alcohol bottles and trash. “It’s not fair to ask our staff to do that,” he said. “Plus, a teacher watching students is not going to be able to sweep the field and check for items as well as supervise the kids.” Podhorsky also reported issues with people using the field and not leaving when requested, such as during pep rallies, after-school athletic practices, and while other groups are renting the facilities. He pointed out that La Jolla High School offers 27 different sports and so the field is often in use during before and after school hours for practices and games. The Bishop’s School also uses La Jolla High School’s field as a home turf. “Now that we have this nice, phenomenal new facility, it’s like when you have a new car, you take extra care to keep it nice,” he said. “It would be different if we had a facilities manager to watch over things after school and on weekends to make sure things are in order. That person could supervise the
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La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky said closure of the school’s track and field to the public was partially due to ongoing misuse by some community members and a shortage of school maintenance resources. field and make sure people are picking up trash and encouraging runners to use different lanes so as not to wear down the track’s inner lanes. But we don’t have the resources for that position.” San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) spokesperson Cynthia Reed-Porter told the Light that across the District, it’s uncommon to have joint-use agreements at the high schools. “We work with the City of San Diego to develop joint-use agreements for fields at our elementary and middle schools so those fields can be open to the community before and after school hours,” she said. “However, we usually don’t have joint-use agreements for our high school fields or athletic facilities because the schools need them for physical education, sports (practices and competitions), marching band, etc. “Principal Podhorsky is the point of contact for individuals or organizations that want to access facilities at La Jolla High
School. The group/organization needs to make arrangements to use the facilities under the Civic Center Act. That’s done through our Real Estate department, but it still needs to be approved by the school administrator because of the potential impacts to his/her students and campus.” But for some, that is not a reasonable requirement. Igor Grant, who is heading a group of residents who want track access again, said the group is not able to pay for the rental permit every week just for casual usage. According to the SDUSD real estate department’s “2015-16 Civic Center Rate Schedule,” rental costs vary based on use, duration, time of day, security and more. Athletic field/stadium use for a full field starts at $39.50 per hour with a two-hour minimum. Renting the track starts at $50 per hour. “We’re not a club that wants to use the track for a sport or something formal, we just want to be able to access the public space,”
do have to sign up and check out the e-book through the La Jolla branch.
Here’s how it works
Club members must go to the library, and with their library card, “check out” a different card with a code that grants access to the e-book. From there, participants download an app and use it to check out that cycle’s book. The program will ask for the “card number” that can be found on the card given at the La Jolla Library. From there, participants download the e-book to their tablet of choice to read and discuss. Discussion questions and prompts will be provided to help guide reading, but comments may be posted at any time. “We’re the prototype for other libraries that might try this in the future,” Briley said. “We’re thinking it will start when the library reopens; kind of a new year/new book club concept.” — La Jolla Library is at 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. abcbookgroup.wordpress.com
he said. “Some people in our group aren’t runners, they just want a place to take their kids. It’s not right to say you can only use a public space if you pay for it, but it’s also not practical for people like us.” Grant said he and other runners prefer the La Jolla High School track because of its seclusion and comfort. “I’m an older person and recreational runner all my life. I’ve got wear and tear on my joints over the years. The track has even cushioning rather than running on the street, which is harder, less even, and presents the risk of tripping on the curb. For me (having access to the track) was helping me maintain my health. There are probably a number of runners in the same position who want to run in a safe place, and I appreciate that I didn’t have to compete (on the street) with cars, walkers, dogs and so on,” he said. “On Sunday morning, sometimes a family would come and toss a Frisbee, I don’t know what’s so damaging about that. The abuse happens when people don’t treat the facility correctly, and I have seen people bring dogs, even though they’re not allowed on the track. We don’t want the facilities to be shut down because people are misusing it.” Having heard the school’s concerns, Grant said he thinks they are “legitimate, and we saw some of those same (misuses) in the past.” So he and other representatives will try to get a meeting with Podhorsky in the coming weeks. “I hope we can work out a plan to reopen the facility with rules and guidelines we can all agree upon,” he said. Editor’s Note: The prohibition on public use of the La Jolla High School athletic field and track does not include a ban on public use of the school’s new tennis courts. The public can access the courts outside of school hours, when school is not in session or when students are not using them.
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Valente Hair & Co. offers ‘luxury for everybody’ BY DAVID L. CODDON If you’ve never had your hair done in Italy — and chances are you haven’t — you can come close to that experience at Valente Hair & Co. on Girard Avenue, which next month celebrates its first full year in business. Its 26-year-old owner is San Diego-raised Laura Valente, a graduate of Paul Mitchell beauty school and, more notable still, a veteran of three years learning and crafting her hairdressing talents in Italy. While in Naples where her father was stationed at a military base, Valente seized the opportunity to meet and assist “some of Italy’s most famous hairdressers.” Not only did Valente learn the techniques of these stylists, but she recognized what kind of a salon she’d like to have herself when she returned to the United States. Valente Hair & Co. (named, Valente says, in honor of her father’s architectural firm, Valente & Co.) is modeled after the salons in Italy she most admired. “That’s how I came up with the very European, luxurious-yet-modern feel,” she explained. Even the salon’s location, across the street from Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, attracted her because of all the cathedrals in her midst when in Italy. But Valente is quick to acknowledge that
The staff at Valente Hair & Co. in the salon at 7722 Girard Ave. outside appearance isn’t everything. “You can have the most beautiful looking salon,” she said, “yet without the talent of the artistic hairdressers who work there, you don’t have people who can create these beautiful hairstyles and colors and make women leave feeling ‘Omigosh!’ ” Sometimes customers leave crying. Tears of
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beyond being just a hairdresser. They want more. They want to convert themselves from a hairdresser to a well-known artist.” Valente Hair & Co.’s clientele is primarily, but not exclusively, women from La Jolla, and it’s not all female, either. In fact, Valente says one of her goals in 2017 is to promote and entice more male customers to the salon. Its plum location and rich Italian heritage aside, Valente’s salon may not necessarily be out of your budget. “I believe in luxury for everybody,” Valente said with confidence. “I want to have a salon where people can come in and experience that at a reasonable, competitive price.” While most of her time is occupied these days running the business, Valente still takes clients herself. “I specialize in coloring and hair extension” when she’s not in administration mode, she said. “I’ve found a happy medium.” You shouldn’t be surprised, either, that the boss is 26. Valente recalls her adolescence like this: “I was always 13 going on 30,” she said. — Valente Hair & Co. is at 7722 Girard Ave., Suite 100, La Jolla. (858) 230-7574. valentehair.com Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support the La Jolla Light.
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New sidewalk at Whale View Point could be in place by Memorial Day
A view of the crumbling sidewalk along Coast Boulevard that will be replaced as part of the Whale View Point Shoreline Enhancement Project
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BY ASHLEY MACKIN As part of the $2.1 million Whale View Point Shoreline Enhancement Project (and the many piecemeal projects therein), a new sidewalk along Coast Boulevard could be constructed by the end of May. Although a start date has not been given, project organizer Ann Dynes said the City approved the final design, funding was identified, and an “environmental clearance” is pending. “This is really our biggest project,” she said. “We’ve postponed doing a certain amount of the (smaller) Whale View Point enhancements because they would involve tearing up a lot of the grass and other things for installations. It’s going to be interesting to see how the City replaces the sidewalk because there are some spots where the slope has to go toward the street, so any water comes out and feeds into the storm drain. This means they’re going to have to build the grassy bank up to the level of the sidewalk, and there are places where the grass is well below that ... I’m dying to see how they do that.” The sidewalk would be wide enough to be ADA-compliant, at about six-feet-wide, plus the curb, and will replace “the rutted gravel and asphalt paths that poorly serve foot traffic along this area of the coastline.” The sidewalk would span the distance of Whale View Point, which starts to the south at 274 Coast Blvd. and ends at the cobblestone structure known as the “People’s Wall” to the north. In the meantime (to take advantage of year-end seasonal storms), Dynes contracted Black Sage Environmental to re-vegetate the southern tip and the Wedding Bowl (at the end of Cuvier Street), and create coastal access trails. SEE WHALE VIEW POINT, A20
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Shelter Boxes (and all the contents therein) are often funded by Rotary Clubs and sent to countries in need.
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‘Shelter Boxes’ topic of Rotary Club mixer
BY ASHLEY MACKIN The Rotary Club of La Jolla used its Dec. 28 mixer to celebrate the holidays and draw attention to one of its service projects. At the Crab Catcher restaurant, Rotarians gathered for cocktails and to see an example of a “Shelter Box,” which the Club often funds and ships to countries in need. Each box (at a cost of $1,000) contains the essentials a family of four would require to survive after a natural disaster or political unrest — including a weather-proof tent, blankets, water purification systems, tool kit, cooking supplies and more. The Rotary Club of La Jolla’s recent focus has been on international humanitarian efforts. The Club has either carried out or funded projects in Mexico, Haiti and more. Because of the worldwide reach, the La Jolla group won Rotary Club of the Year for 2016. Rotary Club of La Jolla meets noon Tuesdays at La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com Read more at shelterboxuse.org or rotarycluboflajolla.com
Some of the contents of a Shelter Box include portable light sources, blankets, cooking supplies and more.
Rotary Club of La Jolla President Ken King with Rotarian Cindy Greatrex
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OUR READERS WRITE Black’s Lookout fence should remain as is I visited the Black’s Lookout on Sunday, Dec. 11, and again today, Dec. 27. The fence does not seem to be in disrepair, except for the rusted lock box on the gate. Some people quoted in the Dec. 8 La Jolla Light article “Plans to spruce up Black’s Lookout introduced” seemed to want to get rid of the fence entirely (great for the view, not so great for safety). In contrast, others implied that the current fence was too easy to climb, suggesting that an even more substantial fence is warranted. So a reasonable, no-cost compromise is to just keep the current fence. It would be fine to plant some low-cost, low-rise native vegetation in the barren spaces, but these should allow free access for people to walk right up to the fence for a clear view. Let the neighbors propose a design and a plan for maintenance — no need for a landscape architect. What I would appreciate from the La Jolla Parks & Beaches group would be bold proposals to open up additional coastal access, trails and view points. There are many real problems that need to be addressed in La Jolla. Let’s not fix problems that aren’t really problems. John Tellew PS. I’ve noticed a real improvement in the coverage of local issues around La Jolla, with good depth and balance. Keep up the good work!
Open the field, tear down the ivy wall On the way to and from the La Jolla farmers market, we walk past La Jolla High School’s brand new, beautiful jewel of an athletic facility. It is such a bright, functional improvement over the old, smelly, moldy, over-used carpet that used to sit there. Why is the beat up, wood slatted, chain link and non-native water sucking plant clinging to this eyesore still there? That bleak, overlooked wall is blocking the view of the fields, the ocean, the sunsets, the competitors, the people of our community who enjoy their exercise. That wall should come down. The fields
should be open. In my dream, the community sees our young athletes getting ready for their games and meets. They see how long and hard they work and perhaps some will want to see them in action. Open up the view, let us see what you got! La Jollans will witness people on the track who are older than them, more out shape than them, bigger than them and weaker than them. Those “down there” are moving, those who are watching are not. I dream that they get inspired and start moving toward and onto that field. All that because they could actually see and use the track. Whoever is in charge of things like this fence, can we make it so? John M. Dowd
City palm tree trimming methods questionable Please have someone in the City explain why it makes sense to trim palm trees on only one side of a street? For example, the upper part of Girard Avenue on the south side from Pearl Street to Kline Street is littered with fallen, dead fronds. Expend the same energy and do both sides, just a shorter distance if funds are a limiting factor. The current procedure is illogical, and leads to messy streets. I’ve tried stacking some fronds, but no one disposes of them. Girard Avenue is certainly no “Jewel.” Larry McCracken
High school field is a part of the community I am very disappointed that La Jolla High School has decided not to support the community that it asks so much from. There is no good reason to stop local residents from using the track when school isn’t in session or being used by the students during non-school hours. I remember when the school asked the community to donate money to refurbish the tennis courts. As soon as the money was raised and the work was completed they locked out the very people who donated to help improve the school. This
was done under the guise that there was dog feces and trash on the courts. I never saw this or witnessed anyone abuse the courts. Its strange that school officials didn’t prevent access to the faculties or have these problems until they had collected the money from the community. It’s disheartening that the school has turned its back on the very people who supported and payed for these facilities. Neil Sampher
Here’s another ‘unfair’ parket ticket tale to tell I would like to add my experience with the parking ticket scam going on in La Jolla. I am permanently disabled (foot) and was trying to find a parking spot on Fay Avenue and, as usual, handicap spots were few and far between. It was the summer (2015) and I had to walk about four blocks to my doctor’s office for an appointment about my foot. I was about 10 minutes over my (parking) time and I walked up to find a ticket on my windshield. I had my (handicap) placard on my dashboard, but apparently the officer didn’t feel like getting of his comfy chair to check it and instead took a picture. I went to Vons right afterward and I actually found a police officer in the parking lot who agreed to sign my ticket off. I showed him all my proof and sent it directly in the mail. About a week went by and I received a citation in the mail saying that the signing off by the police officer was insufficient, even though it states on the ticket that was all I needed. Again, I have a permanent handicap placard. I forwarded it to the City Attorney, who then bounced it back to me saying there was nothing he could do about it. I called and spoke to a man named “Jose,” who told me that the officer took a picture and it was my fault he didn’t get out because I should have hung (the placard). It doesn’t stop there. Against my better judgment, I sent the $20 fine ... yes, only $20 for all this. I then wrote the check to The City of Crooks of San Diego and they cashed it! This is still not the end of my story. During the time I sent the check, the City sent me a $10 late fee! I didn’t pay it. So then, in April 2016, I received my license tags and with a note that read the City has taken out an additional $10 for
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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) that parking ticket late fee it charged, and I had a bench warrant out for me that whole year — for $10. I repeat have a permanent handicap placard! I told the City that the first chance I got to tell this story I would. Thank you to the other two readers who wrote their ticket stories so I could tell mine. I am sure there are others. Vaudwan Handley
Thoughts on the sea lion ‘protection’ petition I think the La Jolla Light might have inadvertently published “fake” news in the Dec. 15 article about a recent change.org petition aimed at San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to protect the sea lions at La Jolla Cove and people’s off-hand responses about it. There is more to journalism than cutting and pasting a propaganda piece and gathering hasty comments. 1. In the story, petition originator Skylar Rains states that she is a UC San Diego student (and though she well may be), the top of her petition reads “Riverside, California.” 2. The petition calling La Jolla Cove Beach “part of the sea lions’ habitat and natural breeding habitat” contradicts the findings of 20 years of federal studies (Stock Assessment Reports) by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA wants sea lions wild, not mingling with people. No public beach is recognized by those authorities as a “natural habitat.”
Exploiting sea lions for an unnatural tourist attraction is not protection, nor does San Diego have authority to allow it. 3. The removal of sea lions was suggested by NOAA’s head of its Office of Protected Resources in preference to the unnatural mixing of sea lions and people caused by the temporary occupation of the beach by released rehab sea lions — an unforeseen consequence of the Sea World rescue program overseen by NOAA. 4. NOAA maintains there is no breeding of sea lions on the San Diego mainland (or wasn’t). Pups were found washed up after a bad El Nino storm season, and the pups and adults should go back to the Channel Islands. Sure enough, sea lions left the beach this fall, and only a few stragglers remain by Boomer Beach rocks, none with the tags identifying the last wave of temporary immigrants. 5. The City has taken NO action concerning sea lions, including no courtesy of reply to Steve Haskins and the La Jolla Town Council’s proposal to save the City money by installing NOAA-approved barriers at the cliffs or suggested water spraying to coax the sea lions to return to the wild areas from which they came. Who would believe a marine mammal is harmed by getting wet? 6. The answer to the question, “Where are they going to go?” should have been researched. Sea lions have no problem swimming hundreds of miles (and they do), to seek seasonal food sources. They probably have gone north now, after plundering the game fish out of La Jolla Cove’s Marine Protected Area Reserve. Cove divers are reporting coincident fish photo opportunities reduced to mollusks, worms and fingerlings. The NOAA Office of Protected Resources
At the Lions Diabetes Walk in November, all money raised went to diabetes-related charities.
specifically recommended preparing to repel a seasonal return invasion before the sea lions settle back in. John Leek
Come hear a presentation about the area’s gray whales At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 local college biology instructor Ric Matthews will give an illustrated talk on long range whale-watching trips from the 1970s and ’80s. It was during this time period that the gray whales became friendly — approaching skiffs and interacting with people. In addition to the gray whales, Matthews will discuss other marine mammals found along the way to the lagoons of Baja. This presentation is part of a monthly series by the San Diego Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, and is free of charge. The event is held at Sumner Auditorium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8595 La Jolla Shores Drive. There is street parking only. Diane Cullins
What’s on YOUR mind? ■ To share your thoughts in this public forum, e-mail them with your name and city of residence to editor@lajollalight.com or mail them to La Jolla Light Editor, 565 Pearl St., Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037. Letters reflect the writer’s views and do not necessarily represent opinions of the newspaper staff or publisher.
La Jolla President’s Lions Club serves food to veterans, recently.
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BY ASHLEY MACKIN “A lot of people like to do charity work, but they don’t have time to do it,” said Julio DeGuzman, charter president of the La Jolla President’s Lions Club. “That was the case for me. I was a member of a different Lions Club and when it was suggested I start one in La Jolla, I said, ‘I’m too busy.’ I work full time, I belong to ump-teen organizations and I’m raising two teenage boys.” But in 2014, DeGuzman did start the La Jolla Lions Club chapter, which emphasizes action rather than extensive time commitments. “I say, if you join our Club, meetings are not mandatory, just pay the dues — $100 a year and an initiation fee of $30, the latter of which is waived if you are a veteran — and when we have fundraisers, show up and bring some friends. They can pay the entrance fee or donate something, either money or a raffle item.” For those who do have the time for meeting, the Club gathers the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Donovan’s Steakhouse, 1250 Prospect St. At a typical meeting, DeGuzman said, “We have a speaker
and announce upcoming service opportunities and get volunteers organized, discuss which charities to support and how to help them, and if we have money, we talk about where to give it.” The Club is accepting new members through Feb. 1. Under the motto “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion,” the overall mission of Lions Club International is to eradicate blindness. With chapters in 200 countries, efforts often include fundraising for sight programs including vision screenings, eye banks and eyeglass recycling. “Our Club helps by participating in events to provide eye exams and give out reading glasses. We have access to a special machine that examines the eyes of children. A lot of young children are afraid to say, or don’t know that they can’t see, so they keep quiet, but their vision is blurry. This machine checks their eyes and then prints out a prescription they can take to their optometrist so they can get prescription glasses,” DeGuzman said. “In 2016, we participated in eight events including
wellness fairs. At these events, we give out reading glasses with no questions asked. We tell poeple, if these work for you, take them! And we do fundraising events to purchase these materials.” Other Lions Club initiatives support local community needs, provide health programs for children and adults, coordinate youth volunteer opportunities and carry out the Peace Poster contest (in which ages 11-13 share their artistic vision for peace), participate in environmental service projects, and assist with worldwide disaster relief. According to the Lions Club International website, there are more than 1.4 million members worldwide, and “Because we’re local, we can serve the unique needs of the communities we live in. And because we’re global, we can address challenges that go beyond borders.” When it came to forming the La Jolla chapter, DeGuzman said he would only do so if certain conditions were met. “I wanted to name it the ‘La Jolla President’s Lions Club,’ and require all members to be a current or
former president of a company, business, service organization, community organization, non-profit or be a veteran. I also said it had to be capped at 20 members because I came from a Lion’s Club that had 117 members, and that was just too many.” A later compromise bumped that cap to 26 members. “There are so many events we do each year, we have to stay organized,” he said. Events in 2016 included a walk to raise money for diabetes research, which had a “good turnout” of La Jolla members, and raising money for the annual Lions Scholarship for local high school students. As to what DeGuzman gets from Club participation, “For me, I made a lot of friends that I wouldn’t have made if I hadn’t been a Lion. Second, I get personal enjoyment out of giving to charity, and I like that I get to be involved in the community ... I get gratification from that.” The La Jolla President’s Lions Club is in the process of developing a website, but those with questions can contact DeGuzman at julio.deguzman@gmail.com
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FROM WHALE VIEW POINT, A15 In mid-2016, native bushes were planted near the 200 block of Coast Boulevard and roped off so people would not walk on them. Since that time, the plantings have thrived. On the hillside adjacent the Wedding Bowl, which ends at an informal overlook, vegetation has also taken hold. “We trimmed the ice plant to create a natural path, put in some new plants and we put signage up that requests people not walk on the new plants to allow them to grow like the plants did on the other end,” Dynes said. “Once this is re-vegetated and there is a walking path, that overlook would be a great place for a bench.” The next re-vegetation project will be the removal of some invasive trees, including grinding down their stumps, to avoid the use of pesticides. The planting plan for that project is in development, and once complete, Dynes said she’ll apply for the appropriate permits. When the new sidewalk and re-vegetation
are finished, Dynes said she would like to proceed with the installation of an “educational plaza” near 300 Coast Blvd., to be finished by the end of 2017. Since gray whales can be seen migrating from that spot, Dynes hopes to stencil the image of a gray whale onto the pavement and post a small sign that lets visitors know what to look for and the reason for the stencil. To garner support, Dynes walked the site on Dec. 22 with representatives from new District 1 City Council member Barbara Bry’s office to explain to them all the possible projects that could be completed. “There was great support and credibility from the staff of (former District 1 City Council member) Sherri Lightner, who knew we were doing something legitimately, that’s why we wanted to bring Barbara Bry’s staff over to familiarize themselves with the project and to continue that support,” Dynes said. ■ ON THE WEB: To learn more about the Whale View Point Project, visit whaleviewpoint.org
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CRIME AND PUBLIC-SAFETY NEWS Dec. 2 ■ Fraud, 5700 block Beaumont Ave., 12 p.m. Dec. 17 ■ Residential burglary, 5400 block La Jolla Blvd., 12 p.m. Dec. 21 ■ Assault with a deadly weapon other than firearm, 300 block Mesa Way, 4:40 p.m. Dec. 23 ■ Vandalism, 5600 block La Jolla Blvd., 5:18 a.m.
Dec. 25 ■ Vehicle break-in, 1700 block Soledad Ave., 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27 ■ Vandalism, 1500 block Alta La Jolla Drive, 12:47 a.m. ■ Commercial burglary, 5600 block La Jolla Blvd., 5:33 a.m. ■ Residential burglary, 2600 block Hidden Valley Road, 1 p.m. Dec. 28 ■ Commercial burglary, 1000 block Torrey Pines Road, 3 a.m.
Susan Chittick Warnke
Vivian ‘Vic’ Flanagan
December 15, 1946 - December 20, 2016 La JoLLa — Susan Chittick Warnke, 70, of Greensboro, Ga, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at Greene Point Health Care and Rehab in Union Point, Ga. Susan was born on December 15, 1946, in La Jolla, Ca, the daughter of the late William Page Chittick and Mary Luana Kyle. She graduated from La Jolla High School, where she sang in the Madrigal Choir. after high school, she attended the University of California, Los angeles. Susan married Richard Warnke in Lake Tahoe, NV on May 28, 1983. Susan’s career spanned 25 years in the insurance industry. She retired June 1, 2000, from aIG Insurance Co., where she was a Casualty Claims Director for complex accounts. During her career, Susan received several professional designations and awards, including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Casualty Claim Law associate. after retirement, Richard and Susan moved to Lake oconee in Greensboro. Susan had a lifetime love of music, singing and playing the guitar. She was an avid reader, gardener and was a wiz at crossword and other puzzles. She had an enduring love of family. She is survived by her husband, Richard Warnke of Greensboro, Ga; sons, William Shelley Manzer, and Scott Richard Warnke; daughters, Jenny Manzer
and Leigh Warnke; sisters, Gini Kyle and Sally Shackleford; grandsons, Cory Fraikes, alexander Manzer, and Hunter Manzer; granddaughter, adara Lowrey; greatgrandsons, Mason McHugh and James Lowrey; great-granddaughter, Vivienne Lowrey; other family members and many friends. She was preceded in death by both her parents and sister, Judith Kyle Clark. Memorial Services will be held Sat., Jan. 7, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., at McCommons Chapel in Greensboro, with Jenny Manzer officiating. The family request any memorials be made to The Pilot Club of Greene County, Inc. P o Box 122, Greensboro, Ga 30642, for their service in alzheimer’s, Dementia and other related brain disorders. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, Ga, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.
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February 18, 1928 - December 11, 2016 La JoLLa — Vivian (Vic) Flanagan, 88, passed away on December 11, 2016. Vic was born on February 18, 1928, in Kharagpur, Bengal, India to Reginald and Ivy Flanagan. as a young man, Vic excelled in many sports, including rugby, discus and javelin. While on a vacation in southern India, he met the love of his life, Erica. They were married in 1953 at the Sacred Heart Church in Kharagpur during the middle of a monsoon and then moved to England, where they had 4 children. In 1964, Vic moved the family to Vancouver,
Canada, where he worked for the Reed Paper Group. Life then brought jobs in nuclear engineering -- first with Kaiser Engineering in Berkeley, next at a DoE
nuclear test site in Idaho Falls and finally at General atomics in La Jolla, where the family settled in 1974. after retiring in 1992, Vic enjoyed a rich and full life playing golf, shooting pool with his fellow Ga retirees, sailing with friends, traveling and taking photographs. He will be fondly remembered for his charming British accent, his kindness, his wit, his brilliance and his exuberance for life. Vic was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Erica; and brother Raymond. He is survived by his children: Kerin Kamps
(Mark), Leila Ferrer, Ian Flanagan (Lynn), and Mark Flanagan (amy); as well as by his brother, Phillip, who lives in australia; and his six grandchildren, Kelley Flanagan, Emma Ferrer, Katie Kamps, Conor Flanagan, Isabelle Flanagan, and Erinn Flanagan. a celebration of life service will be held at Pathways Community Church in Santee on Saturday, January 7, at 11:00aM. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.
Betty Anne Money Arenz
September 21, 1926 - December 5, 2016 La JoLLa — our beloved Betty anne arenz went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2016, in her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Baxley, Georgia, to John Marshall and Loraine Lloyd Money on September 21, 1926. She grew up living in multiple cities in the South due to her Daddy’s position as head of The Hardaway Company. Her elementary and high school days were spent in Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, graduating from Gulf Park High School, a girls’ private school in Gulfport, Mississippi. Betty anne attended Florida State College for Women for two years before transferring to The University of Georgia where she graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Fine arts degree.
The next five years were spent teaching art in the public schools in Columbus, Georgia. In 1953 she moved to La Jolla where she taught fifth and sixth grade. She has remained a La Jolla resident since. Betty anne was married to Robert Francis arenz on November 2, 1957. He was her devoted husband for 28 years before his passing in 1985. They were
both avid travelers and trekked to many countries of the world, some for Bob’s business and many others, “just for fun”. after Bob’s death, Betty anne continued traveling and visited all seven continents and more than 100 countries. Bob and Betty anne worshipped at La Jolla Presbyterian Church where Betty served as a Deacon, an Elder, taught Sunday School, was on the Finance Committee for five years and served in many other capacities. Betty anne was an avid folk dancer and was once a member of Cygany Dancers, an exhibition folk dance group. She was also a mountain climber, hiking many peaks in China, Nepal, Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Sierra Nevada range. Betty anne is survived by her three children,
Robert F. ”Bob” arenz Jr., John M. arenz and Julie anne arenz Tifft; her five grandchildren, John’s girls, Julie and Kristin, and Julie’s boys, Billy, Stephen and Nolan; and her three great-grandchildren, Kristin’s kids, Emily, Jacob and Gabriel. a Celebration of Life service will be held at La Jolla Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, Betty anne’s family requests donations to the Macular Degeneration Research Program, c/o Dr. anne Hanneken, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, Mail Code SP-202, La Jolla, Ca 92037, to honor her legacy. all donations are 100% tax-deductible. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.
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Personnel changes come to Congregation Church of La Jolla
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ongregational Church of La Jolla, 1216 Cave St., welcomes a new pastor, organist/music director and office manager to its administrative team.
■ Rev. Karen “Bear” Ride will serve as Interim Pastor. A California native, she attended UCLA and then Westmont College, where she earned her B.A. in Religious Studies. Her master’s degree studies continued at the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Her service to churches in Brentwood, Pismo Beach and Claremont is complemented by her role as Director of the Women in Ministry Project of the Presbyterian Church Synod, as Dean of Students at the Southern California program of San Francisco Theology Seminary and as Director of the Peace Center at United University Church (USC). For the last 15 years, Bear has worked as the “Intergalactic Field Organizer” for Sally Ride Science, an organization dedicated to honoring her late sister, Sally Ride’s, inspiring legacy as the first woman to fly in space. Bear will step in for departing Pastor Sam Greening.
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people in Kenya, where she translated Shubert’s Mass in G into Swahili while serving in the Peace Corps and New York City, where she served as Associate Director of the New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall. She holds degrees from Princeton, Indiana and Stanford Universities, an expansive educational foundation that has inspired her music ministry to Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Jewish and nondenominational congregations. Gilbert replaces John Mark Harris whose musical direction served the church throughout its Centennial year.
returning to California after spending more than 20 years in North Carolina. An experienced office manager and senior customer service representative for the City of Charlotte, Allen said she looks forward to applying her organizational skills to her new position. She will replace retiring office manage Cherie McGruer.
■ Organist/Music Director Nina Gilbert’s music ministry has a global reach, touching lives of
■ Office Manager Bronwyn Allen was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, recently
— Congregational Church of La Jolla, dating back to 1889, is La Jolla’s oldest faith community. Its covenant is rooted in the worship tradition brought to America by the Pilgrims in the early 1600s. Inspired by the United Church of Christ’s history, it welcomes all into its family. (858) 459-5045. lajollaucc.org
Life Tributes
Everlasting memories of loved ones
Nicole Bessant Repp
December 14, 1971 - December 8, 2016 La JoLLa — Nicole Bessant Repp passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Scripps Green Hospital on December 8, 2016, at the age of 44, just one week shy of her 45th birthday. Nicole Bessant was born on December 14, 1971, in San Jose, Ca, to David and Sheila Bessant, both of whom were originally from England. She graduated high school in 1990 from Santa Teresa High School in San Jose and went on to study Communications at San Diego State, during which time she met the love of her life, David Norman Repp. The two were married on april 16, 1994, and welcomed three wonderful children. Nicole stayed home with all three kids and soon became an active volunteer at local schools, from pre-school all the way through high school.
Whether it was room mom, gala chair, Friends of LJES president, water polo team mom, graphic designer for school foundations, event organizer, or simply filling in with whatever was needed, she was a constant fixture at four La Jolla schools her kids attended. She had a knack for fundraising and was responsible for raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local schools. Nicole eventually lent her fundraising and event
talents to Las Patronas and served their organization for six years and, along with her fellow LP members, helped to raise millions of dollars for local charities. Nicole was passionate about kids and helping others. Friends and family remember her for her generosity of spirit, kind heart, sense of humor, authenticity, and mamabear style to everyone she cared about. She would be the first one to tell you if you were doing something wrong, but always with loving intentions. She wanted to see people be their best, and had no problem telling you how to get there. Nicole Repp was the epitome of ‘real’ and her friends and family will miss how she made us laugh on a daily basis. More than anything Nicole loved her children. It was her greatest joy, her proudest accomplishment,
and she relished in their individual pursuits. From water polo to photography to girl scouts, she was always 100% behind her kids in whatever they did. as busy as she was, she always made time for others and was an incredible friend to have by your side in time of need. a beacon in this community, she impacted many and her absence will felt for a long time to come. Nicole is survived by her husband, Dave Repp; children, Chase, Parker and Paige Repp of La Jolla; and her brother, Jon Bessant of San Jose. a memorial will be held Saturday, January 7th for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Las Patronas or the Peckham Center for Cancer at Rady Children’s Hospital in Nicole Repp’s honor. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.
Karen ‘Bear’ Rise with a friend
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Pete Nico
November 22, 1922 - December 20, 2016 La JoLLa — Pete Nico, 94, of La Jolla, passed away on Dec. 20, 2016. Pete was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. There, he helped ready the GM Fisher Body Verlinden Plant shut down for conversion to war production in 1942. He served in the Pacific theater until the conclusion of the war, then returned to Lansing in 1946 and helped reconvert the Verlinden Plant to auto body production. He escaped the Michigan winters in 1956, when he moved his young family to La Jolla to work for General Dynamics, Convair Division. Pete contributed to the atlas Missile Program, the Convair 880 and various jet fighter programs. In 1968, he was assigned to manage the DC-10 fuselage program in Naples, Italy, where the family lived for six years. He subsequently worked on the early GPS and Navigation buoy programs as well as the C-5 and F-16 program. after retirement, he opened his own maintenance business,
which he managed with his son, Chris, for nearly 22 years. Pete was an active participant at the Scripps CTC for 24 years where he developed many close friends who were also recovering from heart disease. Pete is survived by his sons, Pete Jr. (Denise), Phillip and Christopher (Jackie) Nico; granddaughters, Tara Stanislav, Carla Charles and Lauren Nico; and great-grandsons Nathan and Foster Stanislav. Per his wishes, there will be no memorial service. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.
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J*Company goes retro with ‘The Wiz’ BY DAVID L. CODDON he signature number in the Tony Award-winning musical “The Wiz” is, of course, “Ease On Down the Road.” But if the Scarecrow in J*Company Youth Theatre’s upcoming production is any indication, maybe the tune should be “Truckin’ ”. “My character is what you’d call a dead-head type,” said 14-year-old Brendan Dallaire, who likens his incarnation of the Scarecrow to the Grateful Dead’s late, great Jerry Garcia. This is not the only nod to the ’60s, either. The Cowardly Lion is costumed like a Vietnam War-era Army deserter, the Good Witch of the North like a Janis Joplin type, and the Munchkins, according to J* Company Artistic Director Joey Landwehr, like “free-love flower children.” Why the ’60s for a retelling of a Broadway show from 1975? (It was followed by a successful film in 1978 and an NBC live-TV event in 2015.) “The ’60s was such a renaissance in the world in so many aspects,” explained Landwehr, who is directing a cast of 88 at the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture’s Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center theater. “It was special. A total change in the way we think and function. SEE THE WIZ, B10
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Prospective enrollees attend an informational session at The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, where adults 50 and older can take classes in the arts, humanities, math and law — in an atmosphere conducive to interaction and making new friends.
BY WILL BOWEN Are you over the age of 50 and still interested in learning something new? If so, there is a place for you nearby. It’s called The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego, and is a membership program for adults who want to be part of a learning community with peers. It’s located in the Wenger Building of UC Extension Division complex on the UC San Diego campus. At Osher you can take classes (without the
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iven how frequently I have written about our rat problems, never mind the possum that maliciously died under my kitchen the day before Thanksgiving in 2015, it is not surprising that friends contact me when creatures of the rodential persuasion take up residence on their property. My neighbor Karen recently discovered that a colony of raccoons, entering through a broken screen on one of the foundation vents, was living under her house. Would that they just wanted shelter! In a true horror movie scenario, they appeared to be trying to claw their way through the floor into the house at night, scaring the bejeezus out of the entire family. Alas, my marsupial and rat guy doesn’t do raccoons, but he gave her the name of Raider Ron from Raccoon-Be-Gone. I herewith share Karen’s report with you:
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Dear Inga, How I wish you had been here when Raider Ron came over to facilitate the raccoon diaspora. First, he was just what you would expect, a little more than rough around the edges, middle-aged with a two day growth of beard that would look good
on Ben Affleck but not on him. Good sense of humor, though, but one would probably need it in this line of work. The business of raccoon eradication is quite specialized. A license is required and I can only imagine what a continuing education convention would look like. When we got down to business there were two options, one being trapping, and the other using what could only be called “behavior modification.” The second was cheaper ($200) and was more humane, with 90-95 percent success rate which sounded good to me. The first was trapping, with almost 100 percent success. That was a little pricier at $300 but only for two raccoons. More than two of the disagreeable critters go for $100 a pop extra and I had no idea how many there were. Also, the traps would be set up in the side yard as apparently traps cannot be seen from the street. This would mean not only leaving the side gate slightly open but also running the risk of trapping other unwanted visitors (i.e. possums) and the neighbors’ cats. The traps are baited with Kentucky Fried Chicken (seriously!?!) so I am sure there would be a lot of interest from local furry denizens (and maybe my two-year-old
grandson). Another downside to trapping, and this is really a downer for the raccoon, is that though they are “humanely” (Raider Ron’s word) captured, they are rather summarily dispatched (hopefully not right in my back yard) to raccoon heaven. After a nanosecond of thought we opted for plan B. With Plan B, the idea was to encourage the raccoons to see Casa Hermosa as a no longer welcoming community. To do this required putting various deterrents at their place of entrance. These deterrents, to put it mildly, are comprised of various concentrations of urine from raccoon predators, for example wolf and mountain lion. One whiff of this and it would knock you dead 10 feet away. Raider Ron’s van was filled with bottles of gelatinous concoctions of really (like really!) foul smelling goop. This stuff made Hermione’s polyjuice potion look like lemonade. Ron proceeded to fill a dozen or so little plastic cups with a sampler of this stuff, some of which, he informed us, cost more than $200 a bottle. Yikes! That would buy a good bottle of Scotch (although a whiff of some of those smoky single malts would probably knock you dead at ten feet, too). These were then strategically strewn just inside the opening to the crawl space under the window. We were instructed to check out the entrance the next morning for evidence of animal activity and then to put down a piece of plywood or cardboard and dust it with flour (Wondra is the recommended product), and check for footprints or indications that animals were coming or going. We were to monitor this for three days and
Raccoon eradication in progress.
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if no activity was observed, then there was a strong likelihood the raccoons had packed their bags and gone looking for someone else’s crawlspace. We could then repair the screen to prevent future invasions. To further encourage them to move on, Ron suggested positioning a lamp at the entrance since bright light is somewhat off-putting to nocturnal animals (well, duh). Also, they apparently don’t like the sound of radios. If I had an old radio laying around, which unbelievably I did, he recommended I use that, too. I found the thought of blasting the raccoons with mariachi music highly amusing but was informed it was the sound of humans speaking that they didn’t like. So we rigged up a light, stuck my ancient radio next to the crawl space, set it all on a dusk to dawn timer and hoped for the best. Three days out and no tracks! — Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in La Jolla Light. Reach her at inga47@san.rr.com
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BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT Start the new year off with a song in your heart and a little night music from ArtPower’s “American Routes” series, a new addition to the innovative music, dance and film program’s 13th season at UC San Diego. First up is Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton (Jan. 12) a 20-something multi-instrumentalist who has been called “the living embodiment of the true blues” for his ability to get down to the century-old roots of American music. Legally blind since his teens, he’s a big man — husky, and over six feet tall — who will soon be even bigger, as one of the featured performers in an upcoming PBS documentary about roots music, “American Epic.” Although Paxton sounds like an old bluesman, he’s not from the Deep South; he’s from South Central L.A. He first heard the music he loves from his Louisiana-born grandmother, with whom he and his mother lived. Now based in Queens, New York, he headlined the 2016 Brooklyn Folk Festival, performed at Carnegie Hall and spent the rest of last year touring from the U.S. to the U.K, New Zealand and Australia. He’ll be singing, telling stories and playing guitar, fiddle, banjo and piano here, and he’s sure to
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New Orleans Swamp Donkeys bring down the house. Next up are the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys (Jan. 21) — six guys who made a huge name for themselves with their N’awlins-style version of the “Game of Thrones” theme. When they get going on banjo, clarinet, saxophone, Sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion, it’s party time. “I doubt we’ll have many people sitting still in their seats once they start to play,” said ArtPower’s associate director, Molly Clark. Last but not least — and not from American routes, but Eastern European ones — is Estonian fiddler/singer Maarja Nuut (Jan. 26), who gives traditional folk songs
and stories a jolt of 21st-century technology by looping her voice and fiddle tracks so she can be a one-woman band. “There’s a huge revival of folk music all along the Baltic,” said Jordan Peimer, Executive Director of ArtPower. “Some of the most interesting music is coming from that part of the world now, and Maarja is really unique.” All three concerts begin at 8 p.m. at The Loft in UCSD’s Price Center, where you can eat, drink, and be merry while getting up close to performers you might never get a chance to see anywhere else. ■ IF YOU GO: Tickets from $18 to $30 (reserved seating). (858) 534-8497. artpower.ucsd.edu
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FROM OSHER, B1 Those who are currently participating in classes, which run on the quarter system, with a summer session, come to school for lectures at 10 a.m. and/or 2 p.m., with a lunch break at noon. Students may stay around until 5 p.m. to participate in music, theater or poetry groups. Osher is almost completely run by a team of like-minded volunteers. The only paid staff member is Amy Patterson, who serves as the program manager. Patterson says her chief aim is to “develop a rich sense of community with abundant social opportunities for members.” All the live lectures at Osher, which are given by professors from such diverse institutions such as UCSD, Loyola Marymount, University of San Diego and UC Riverside, are recorded. If you miss one, you can watch it on your computer from the comfort of home. Mark Evans heads up the volunteer committee that selects the Law and Society courses for Osher. Lately, he has been organizing lectures on workings of the U.S. Supreme Court. Evans is a retired lawyer who worked in Washington, D.C., for many years. He spent most of his time in private practice, but also served four years working for the Department of Justice and three years for the Interstate Commerce Commission. He now lives in La Jolla Village, just down the hill from Osher. “The professors who come to Osher to speak really like it here because of the high interest level of students and their thoughtful questions.” Pat Fleming is another volunteer at Osher. Before retiring and joining Osher, she
Osher Open House ■ At 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, those interested can preview and sign up for Winter Quarter classes, which begin Jan. 9 through March 17. The event will be held on the UC San Diego Campus Extension Complex at 9600 North Torrey Pines Road, Building D. RSVP to olli@ucsd.edu ■ Phone: (858) 534-3409
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Seated are Carol Roberts and Pat Fleming. Standing from left are Jim Wyrtzen, Jim Hanson, Valerie Chereskin and Mark Evans worked for 26 years as a marketing consultant for SDG&E; and before that, she spent seven years working at the Harvard Business School. Fleming said she learned about Osher from a friend in her condo complex.“The $250 a year fee to take classes is a great bargain (that not many people know about), because you can take as many classes as you want for the whole year!” she said. “And you can participate in all the special events, such as field trips and theater groups, whenever you like!” Carol Roberts is also an Osher volunteer who is chair of the Activities Committee. She says she’s been very impressed by the people she’s met in her classes at Osher. “Just about everybody is interesting and very well educated. It’s also a treat for me that when I
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get home my husband asks me what I learned in school today; and my children gather round and encourage me to do my homework!” Valerie Chereskin is the new marketing director. She is freshly retired and still has the buzz of her powerful work ethic. For relaxation, she said she likes to play the flute, which she brings to practice with the Osher musical ensemble. The president of volunteers at Osher is Jim Wyrtzen, a former psychologist who came out to San Diego from New York for the great weather, after he retired. Wyrtzen has headed the Volunteer Committee for three years. He comes to Osher everyday from his home in Carlsbad for his favorite classes in music, history and law. He said he attends both the morning and afternoon lectures
■ On the Web: olli.ucsd.edu ■ Program highlights include the Master Classes of Professor Brian Keating with instruction on the Big Bang and possible parallel universes, aka “multiverses,” and Professor Sam Rickless on the 14th Amendment, which promises due process and equal protection under the law. ■ In addition to the Master Classes, there are Premier Classes, such as those by Allan Kleinman on how new cures and therapies are developed in medicine, and an art class comparing the techniques of Matisse and Picasso. and ends up staying until 5 p.m. to fulfill his volunteer duties. “Yep, it’s almost like a full time job,” he joked. Wyrtzen says Osher students come from as far away Temecula and Chula Vista to attend classes, usually about three times a week. “Everything takes place right here. So there is a sense of community and everybody gets to know everybody else. All you really need to join up is a readiness to learn something new!”
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optional ACT writing test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score. In a letter to the student recognizing this exceptional achievement, ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals.” COURTESY
Mickelson commits to play Farmers Open
Sloane Kathryn first baby of 2017 in La Jolla Scripps Health reports that its first baby born in 2017 was Sloane Kathryn Flynn, who entered the world at 12 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces. The parents are Kyle and Autumn Flynn from 4S Ranch.
Polar Bear Plunge brings more than 200 folks to La Jolla Shores More than 200 La Jollans and visitors braved 56-degree water of La Jolla Shores for the annual Polar Bear Plunge (reports The San Diego Union-Tribune), held the morning of Jan. 1, to literally dive in to the New Year. The event brought swimmers that have made the event a family tradition, as well as participants from other states trying it for the first time. Starting at around 10 a.m., brave swimmers gathered at Kellogg Park before heading into the ocean — some just with their toes! — for a brief dip followed by cider, coffee and chili to warm themselves. La Jolla Cove Swim Club has facilitated the event for the last 30 years.
Elementary school meetings, tours set ■ La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., will host its 2017-2018 kindergarten information meetings for parents in the school library. Attendees are asked to select one of the following 11 a.m. Wednesday meetings — Jan. 11, Jan. 25 or Feb. 8 — and RSVP by calling (858) 454-7196. There will be a presentation about programs, a Q&A with the principal and current parents, and tours of the kindergarten area of the school. ■ Bird Rock Elementary School, 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave., will hold campus tours for interested parents 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 from the school auditorium. After an informational meeting, parents will have a chance to see classrooms in action. Registration for the 2017-2018 school year begins Wednesday, April 19. Registration packets will be available in office beginning Wednesday, April 5. Questions? Call the school at (858) 488-0537. ■ The Children’s School, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, presents two installments of “Prepared for Kindergarten?” in which educators and administrators discuss kindergarten readiness and provide campus
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Bry will hold victory celebration Sunday Newly elected District 1 City Council member Barbara Bry will hold a victory celebration, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at the University City High School media center, 6949 Genesee Ave. An RSVP is required for the free event Barbara Bry at barbara@barbarabry.com Armed with a new City Council staff, Bry has committed to “be out in the community attending meetings, holding office hours and community coffees, and canvassing neighborhoods to learn about the concerns of District 1 residents,” which she stated in a community notice. Her new staff, many of whom will be at the celebration, consists of Jamie Fox, Chief of Staff; Victoria Joes, Policy Director; Hilary Nemchik, Communications Director; Steve Hadley, Council Representative; Bridger Langfur, Council Representative; Mauricio Medina, Council Representative; Daniel Orloff, Council Representative; and Venessa Jackson, Executive Assistant.
Recreation Center launches sport skills program for kids To “kick off” the New Year, La Jolla Rec Center will present “Kick it Tuesday,” a non-competitive kickball game with friends for children ages 6-9. Offered in two sessions, session one is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 10-31 and session two is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 7-28 at 615 Prospect St. The free program will teach kicking, throwing and base-running skills, which are useful in other sports, such as soccer and baseball. Find more information at (858) 552-1658. Bit.ly/ljreccenter
January Town Council meeting canceled The Thursday, Jan. 12 La Jolla Town Council meeting has been canceled due to lack of items to discuss. At the February meeting, Town Council president Ann Kerr Bache said via e-mail, “(Newly elected City Council member) Barbara Bry will be the featured speaker, which will also deal with the topic of homelessness and local community activities, primarily among the churches.” La Jolla Town Council meets 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. lajollatowncouncil.org
La Jolla variety show rehearsals start Jan. 17 La Jolla Recreation Center will present its first community talent show for which practices begin Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 615 Prospect St. Those with talents in singing, dancing, magic, tumbling or music are welcome. Practices are 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 15. The big night is Thursday, Feb. 16 Admission will be $5. Further details are available at (858) 552-1658. bit.ly/ljreccenter
La Jolla student gets perfect ACT score Liam J. Fay of La Jolla, son of Todor and Melissa Fay and a junior at Francis W. Parker School in San Diego — earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. The ACT consists Liam Fay of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1-36. A student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Some students also take the
Pro golfer Phil Mickelson announced he will play at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, Jan. 26-29 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla. Mickelson, a San Diego native, won the tournament in 1993, 2000 and 2001. He is one of 15 players in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings among the early commitments. The most up-to-date field of committed players for the Farmers Insurance Open, can be found at farmersinsuranceopen.com
Scripps doctor to serve on oncology board Medical director of Scripps Cancer Center at Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Clinic Michael Kosty has been elected to the board of directors of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a leading international cancer organization. Founded in 1964, ASCO represents more than 40,000 oncology professionals worldwide who care for people living with cancer. Through research, education and promotion of the highest quality patient care, ASCO works to conquer cancer and create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy. Kosty will begin a four-year term on ASCO’s board of directors in June. He has served in numerous leadership positions with ASCO since joining the organization in 1986, including committees on cancer education, professional development and scientific programs. In recognition of his years of service to ASCO, the field of oncology and the patients he serves, Kosty received the distinction of Fellow of ASCO (FASCO) in 2014. He has been a part of the Scripps Clinic Medical Group since 1989.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters takes honors Bird Rock Coffee Roasters received top recognition in Coffee Review’s “Thirty Best Coffees of 2016.” It secured the No. 1 place for its Kenya Guama Peaberry, which received a score of 97 out of 100 earlier in November 2016, and was the highest score given to any Kenyan coffee reviewed. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters also secured the No. 27 spot with its Sumatra Tano Batak coffee. These coffees were all blind tasted and selected on quality, value for price, and other distinctions including style, tree variety or rarity. The brew can be found at the café located at 5627 La Jolla Blvd.
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FROM THE WIZ, B1
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e’ve got a mystery on our hands! An unknown person or persons strung and tied several marathon medals to a pole that intersects with a nearby powerline base. The display is above the sidewalk on Draper Avenue near Westbourne Street. Nearby residents could not be reached to determine who may have displayed the medals — or why. If you have information, contact La Jolla Light reporter Ashley Mackin at ashleym@lajollalight.com or (858) 875-5957.
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“With everything that’s going on now, it’s a good time to remember those times. It reaches down to the core of us.” Among that sprawling cast, which is both multi-racial and multi-religious, is 17-year-old Talia Israel, who is playing the lead role of Dorothy. (Stephanie Mills starred in the original Broadway production of the musical by Charlie Smalls and William F. Brown, with Diana Ross memorably out front in the movie, and Shanice Williams the star in the NBC telecast.) “Getting the opportunity to play this part in such a different way is exciting,” said Israel, who three years ago portrayed Aunt Em in J*Company’s “The Wizard of Oz.” “She (the character of Dorothy) is very confident, ready to take on the world.” Conversely, 15-year-old Riley Hull’s Tin Man is, he says, “confident, but he doesn’t want the attention.” With the costume he’s wearing, he’s bound to get some: “I’m not in oil cans,” Hull said. “I look like I’m pieced together out of traffic signs.” Those costumes, incidentally, were created for this production of “The Wiz” by Landwehr and Lisa Forrest. Choreography is by J*Company’s prodigious Michael Mizerany. A five-piece band will provide the music. Besides giving this take on “The Wiz” its theme, the ’60s shadings are “a history lesson for the kids,” said Landwehr of a time not only of turbulent change but one when differences were either challenged or celebrated. But ask both Landwehr and his stars about the show’s message and they agree: It’s acceptance. “When you break us all down into the smallest of particles,” said Landwehr, “we’re all the same.” ■ IF YOU GO: “The Wiz” will be presented by J*Company Youth Theatre, Jan. 13-29 in the Garfield Theatre at Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. Tickets $19. (858) 362-1348. jcompanysd.org
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Learn how the San Diego Zoo is working to the save the northern white rhino.
Let’s Talk About It ■ La Jolla Community Center’s first Distinguished Speaker Series lecture of 2017 brings San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee Gloria Harris, Ph. D., to the center 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Harris is the co-author of “Remarkable Women of San Diego: Pioneers, Visionaries and Innovators” and will share the stories of these women and more. Free, but registration required: (858) 459-0831. ljcommunitycenter.org ■ The northern white rhino is on the brink of extinction, but you can learn how the San Diego Zoo is using “Jurassic Park technology” and in-vitro fertilization to save the species, at the La Jolla Riford Library’s Citizen Science Lecture, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7555 Draper Ave. Tom Nguyen, research associate in genetics at the Zoo presents. Free. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Hadassah San Diego book group opens 2017 with a discussion of Candice Millard’s “Destiny of the Republic,” a tale of madness, medicine and the murder of a
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Aleck Karis, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 in the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive. The trio’s program includes: “Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano” (1983) by Charles Wuorinen, “Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano” (2011) by Harrison Birtwistle, and “Piano Trio, Op. 97 (Archduke Trio)” (1811) by Beethoven. Free. (858) 534-3448. musicweb.ucsd.edu/concerts
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UCSD music professor and cellist Charles Curtis directs Camera Lucida.
Two Art Exhibits of Note ■ An opening reception for the Athenaeum Music & Art Library’s latest two exhibits, “Over The Moon: A collaborative project created by San Diego Book Arts members” and “Derli Romero: Small works on paper and books” will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 at 1008 Wall St. All are welcome to attend. The works will be on view through Feb. 11. Free. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org ■ Through Jan. 15, La Jolla Art Association presents a two-week show of works representing the “San Diego State of Mind,” including lifestyle and scenery images. Pieces in all media represented at 8100 Paseo Del Ocaso, Suite B, La Jolla Shores. Free. (858) 459-1196. lajollaart.org
Three Concerts to Catch ■ UC San Diego’s Department of Music launches the winter 2017 concert season with a performance by guest cellist Michael Nicolas and professors Erik Carlson and
■ Camera Lucida, under the direction of UCSD music professor and cellist Charles Curtis, presents a showcase of Schumann and more 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD campus, 9500 Gilman Drive, off Russell Lane. Program includes Schumann: “Fairy Tale Pictures for Viola and Piano, Opus 113” (Schumann), “Violin Sonata in D minor, Opus 75” (Saint-Saëns) and “Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Opus 120” (Fauré). Tickets: $33, discounts available. (858) 534-8497. sdcamlu.org or music.ucsd.edu/concerts ■ The “Mini Concerts at Noon” series resumes Monday, Jan. 9 at the Athenaeum Music & Arts library, 1008 Wall St., with an artist to be announced. The free outdoor concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles and others. There are no reservations or tickets (just line up at the side door before noon). The concerts last about an hour. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org
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“Letters and words and stories were all honey-coated música to me.” Juan Felipe Herrera is appearing under the auspices of The Bishop’s School Endowed Scholar-in-Residence Program. Mr. Herrera is the first Mexican-American poet laureate, and growing up in California as the son of migrant farmers shaped much of his work. He is the author of 30 books. The lecture is being offered without charge; however reservations are required by Friday, Jan. 20. Reserve your seat at www.bishops.com/herrera Questions: (858) 875-0728 Mr. Herrera’s books will be available for purchase at a book signing at the event.
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Going Nuts over Seeds – Part 1
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t’s funny how we find some seeds annoying and unappealing like the bitter ones we accidently bite into from oranges and lemons, the black ones we embarrassingly spit out from watermelons, and the tiny ones that get stuck between our teeth from blackberries, while other seeds are divine in both savory and sweet dishes. On my recent trip to Toronto, a cosmopolitan melting pot of cuisines, I noticed how foodies creatively incorporated a variety of seeds into a wide range of ethnic dishes. In Eastern European cafés, poppy seed strudel and buns are a favorite sweet. At delis, caraway seeds enliven rye breads. In Middle Eastern eateries, dukkah is a delicious condiment of nuts, seeds and herbs to dial up everything from flat breads and hummus to soups, eggs and pastas. While In Chinatown, black sesame seeds are ground to a fine powder and blended in a green tea brew for an aromatic nutty flavor, and antioxidant boost. Whether pressed into a healing oil, pulverized into a rich multi-purpose paste (tahini), crushed into a blissful confection (halvah), or used as its seedy self to add cachet and flavor (not to mention nutrition) to bagels, bread sticks, stir fries, salads, sushi, grilled fish or chicken — sesame is the king of seeds.
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Foodies creatively incorporate seeds into a wide range of ethnic dishes. One of the oldest crops grown and cultivated for its rich oil supply, these precious peewees are one of the most nutrient-dense crops on the planet blessed with an abundant store of proteins, fiber, and vitamins and minerals, especially copper, magnesium, calcium, folate, zinc, iron and B6. This translates to a slew of health benefits from relieving creaky arthritic joints, amping up heart health, putting the skids on anemia, insomnia and type 2 diabetes to boosting collagen production for a youthful complexion, improving bone density, respiratory and oral health, and testosterone levels to ratchet up male libido. Another petite powerhouse is the pin head-shaped, jet black poppy seed from the
dried pods of the poppy (opium) plant. Fortunately, poppy seeds do not have any narcotic properties like their opium cousin that are derived from the same plant. Although, as portrayed in the “Seinfeld” episode when Elaine Benes ate a poppy seed muffin, and tested positive for opiates during an employment drug test, it is best advised to refrain from eating them at least two days before taking any laboratory tests as trace amounts of the notorious alkaloids are present in the seeds. But who can resist those delicate oilseeds that burst in your mouth with a sweet nutty flavor and chewy texture when indulging in poppy pastries, biscotti, quick breads, scones, rolls and cakes, as well as a condiment for sprinkling and dipping, a vinaigrette dressing for green and fruit salads, and a paste for thickening gravies and sauces. Of Eastern Mediterranean origins cultivated more than 3,000 years ago, both the seeds and oil have been used by ancients for its culinary and healing attributes. The mighty poppy seed is both a beauty and a health aid — it tempers a fever, keeps the constitution regular, provides a supply of essential minerals and omega-3s to keep moving and non-moving parts (including the heart) humming, while treating assorted skin and scalp disorders. Hemp seed, much like the poppy, has been wrongly maligned for hundreds of years. While George Washington farmed hemp crops, alas, the cultivation of these is currently banned in this country. However, organic seeds are imported from our Canadian neighbors. Although it comes from the same plant as marijuana — Cannabis Sativa — hemp, a hybrid with a different genetic make-up,
Banana Seedy Smoothie ■ Ingredients: • 1 frozen banana • 1 cup almond, coconut, soy or hazelnut milk • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds • 1 tablespoon seeds of choice (hemp, chia, flax) or raw oats • 1 tablespoon almond butter • 1 tablespoon honey ■ Method: Add ingredients to a blender and puree to desired consistency. Garnish with additional seeds. should not be confused with its dopey cousin. The latter is laced with high amounts of the active ingredient THC (5 percent to 20 percent), while hemp’s trace amounts (0.3 percent) will not create any psychoactive side effects. So hemp up with this Herculean seed packed with protein, (all 20 amino acids), dietary fiber, and an ideal proportion of heart-healthy omega 3s and 6s, along with stress-relieving Bs. Hemp alleviates inflammation and boosts the immune system, wards off assorted cancers, balances hormones, aids digestion, improves metabolism, and dials up skin, hair and nail health. Reminiscent of the buttery rich flavor of pine nuts, hemp seeds are a versatile add-in to cereals, yoghurts, soups, sauces, pastas and taboulis, crushed and used as a breading for chicken and fish, or a change-up for nuts in pesto dishes. The rest of the “seedy” story continues next week.
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Here are some tips for using gift cards you don’t want By Kerry Sherin any gift cards lead long, dull lives, tucked away in the back of wallets behind gym and Blockbuster membership cards. Every year, an estimated millions and sometimes billions of dollars on gift cards go unused. But if you’re hanging onto any unwanted gift cards after the holiday season, you don’t have to let them go to waste. Make your undesired gift cards work for you with the help of this guide. ■ Sell unwanted gift cards Today, there are a number of sites eager to get their hands on your gift cards, including CardCash, Raise and Cardpool. These companies will purchase your unwanted gift card for anywhere from 60 percent to 92 percent of its value to sell at a discount to customers. You can sell most physical and eGift cards, even if they have been partially used. ■ Swap unwanted gift cards Some gift card sites — CardCash included — give you the option of trading your gift card for another. If you swap your gift card for one of CardCash’s partner gift cards, you can often swing a higher payout rate. Target offers a similar trade-in program, providing Target gift cards in exchange for competitors. ■ Visit a Coinstar Exchange kiosk Visit a yellow Coinstar Exchange kiosk in your local supermarket to trade your card in for cash. Once you scan or swipe your card, Coinstar will make you an immediate offer and print out a voucher you can redeem in the store. ■ Donate unwanted gift cards
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Prado Patrons grant $400,000 to Balboa Park beneficiaries
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atrons of the Prado awarded $429,250 in funding for 2016 with $300,000 in funds presented to six museums at the Annual Director's Meeting. Hosted during the holidays at the San Diego Museum of Art, the 2016 beneficiaries each received a check for $50,000 in unrestricted funding. These include: Mingei International Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego History Center, San Diego Hall of Champions, San Diego Museum of Man and the San Diego Natural History Museum. Patrons of the Prado also awarded another $11,750 in grants for the Bucks for Buses program to all 11 beneficiaries (inclusive of San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Junior Theatre, The Fleet Science Center, and The Old Globe Theatre) – $10,000 each had been granted to the 11 beneficiaries at a September event. The program supports transportation to bring students from underserved schools who have no
resources to enjoy the cultural riches of Balboa Park. “Because of Patrons of the Prado, nearly 30,000 students experienced Balboa Park last year,” said President Kathryn Vaughn, “plus thousands more participated in educational programs based solely on the Bucks for Buses transportation and education program.” The executive directors from each of the 11 beneficiary organizations shared how Patrons of the Prado makes a difference for each of them and expressed gratitude for the Bucks for Buses program. The theme for the 2017 Masterpiece Gala — “Noche de Suenos, a Night of Dreams” — was announced by gala chair Kristi Pieper along with co-chairs, Maria Stanley and Pam Wager. The annual event will be held July 8 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Since Patrons was founded 20 years ago, nearly $3.5 million has been granted to the 11 beneficiaries.
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2017 Masterpiece Gala chair Kristi Pieper (center) with co-chairs Maria Stanley and Pam Wagner presenting next year's gala theme Noche de Suenos (A Night of Dreams)
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One Wave Challenge returns with attempts to break world record FROM ONE WAVE REPORTS The world-record-breaking One Wave Challenge invites surfers to share a single wave for the benefit of Boys to Men Mentoring Network, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to guiding and supporting high-risk and fatherless boys on their journey to manhood. This year’s One Wave Challenge will attract surfers to La Jolla Shores on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 21, for the chance to smash the current world record for most surfers riding one wave, a feat accomplished seven years ago in Cape Town, South Africa, when 110 surfers rode a single wave to shore. The 2016 La Jolla attempt to break the record got close, with 97 riders on one wave. “The One Wave Challenge gives surfers, of all ages and abilities, the chance to participate in something much larger than themselves at the start of a New Year,” said Boys to Men Executive Director Craig McClain. “We see the event generating a spirit of excitement and possibility that will inspire our work throughout the coming year.” The second event will be limited to 180 participants.
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Surfers will be challenged to raise a minimum of $250 to participate, with proceeds benefitting Boys to Men’s life-changing mentoring programs. Surfers will be treated to a delicious breakfast, a schwag bag — including a commemorative T-shirt, hat and rash guard — and a beachside concert performed by local beach-rock band, Sandollar. Running enthusiasts will have
Day Sports and timed to coincide with the One Wave Challenge, the adventure run will allow runners to finish their race and then watch the surfing spectacle unfold. The Torrey Pines Adventure Run registration fee is $60. A full-race entry refund will be given to any runner who raises $250 or more for the Boys to Men organization. Limited to 500 participants, the race
the chance to participate in a new wrap-around event: The Torrey Pines Adventure Run. Starting and finishing on the beach at La Jolla Shores, the five-mile run will have runners racing to the back fence of the iconic Torrey Pines South golf course. The scenic race route will showcase the beauty of the La Jolla coastline, while exposing runners to its rugged terrain and expansive vistas. Hosted by Easy
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Managing Disappointment during the Holidays and Beyond One of the constants of the end of the year, especially during the holiday season, is the expectation that comes with all the possibilities for a life change or reward. Society sells the holiday season as a magical time in which wishes and miracles are granted in a Frank Capra-esque ending because everyone is looking out for everyone else. While propagating an image of harmony is helpful in bringing feelings of goodwill toward others, thereby bettering your own mood, seeking a wish fulfillment cure-all is likely to set you up with unhealthy expectations, only to be let
down by even greater disappointment. Disappointment is a natural part of life; if there are any who do not experience some form of disappointment, then they are part of a fortunate and rare few. Indeed, it takes either a tremendous sense of privilege or an exceptionally glass-half-full spirit to not feel disappointed from time to time. But the key is to manage disappointment so it doesn’t feel like a permanent state of being. Managing expectations, however, is often easier said than done. Hope and expectation are nice feelings, and they can be useful as motivating factors toward working hard to achieving certain goals. But it is equally important to remember that not every goal can or will be met in a lifetime, and that even hard work will not automatically pay off with the hoped-for success. And setting tangible, attainable goals is very different from fantasizing about a wild or improbable success. Around the holidays, a season that can often be the unattainable “perfection” of alignment that coordinates everyone’s moods and personalities in a conflict-free, greeting-card
version (or a print by Currier and Ives). And banking on that is a very risky gamble against disappointment. Also key in the management of holiday disappointment is to understand that the world isn’t out to get you. You are not the center of everyone’s world; however, this does not mean that people do not care about you. Everyone has their own lives to live, and it’s hard to put yourself into someone else’s experience. You may expect a certain behavior from a person, but perhaps they are experiencing their own struggles or stress, and this will have nothing to do with you, so do not take their actions personally. Taking things personally actually limits your perspective and keeps you from seeing beyond your own experience. Sometimes, even if you can’t explain their actions, the best thing to do is to show patience and compassion, which can go a long way toward mitigating your own disappointment. Gaining perspective on what is really important in any situation is a tremendously important life skill. Similarly, while showing compassion
for others, avoid negative self-talk. Your disappointment is not something that you deserved, and experiencing disappointment does not make you a bad person. This is not some kind of cosmic backlash keeping you from being your best self. Ironically, this type of negative talk has a basis in self-absorption, as if everything in the world conspires to promote or thwart your progress. Bad things happen to all people, and they can happen anywhere and at any time. If part of your holiday calls for a time of selfreflection, then do just that. Reflect on why some things are important to you (and maybe evaluate what are the most important things), and then focus on the personal growth more than an external stimulus. Control what you can control. Take personal responsibility for what’s yours to own. Be proactive. Column continued at http://www.lajollalight.com/ clinical-consulting-psychologist/sdmanaging-disappointment-duringholidays-beyond-sponsor-column20161222-story.html
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030887 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. 49th Street Villas Located at: 10671 Roselle St., Ste 101, SanDiego,CA92121,SanDiegoCounty. Mailing Address: 10671 Roselle St., ste 101, San Diego, CA 92121. Registered Owners Name(s): a. John K Fike, 10671 Roselle St., ste 101, San Diego, CA 92121. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2016. John K Fike. LJ2275. Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031182 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Gates Beverages Located at: 1027 Van Nuys Street, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Shangrila Highland Craft Brewery, Inc., 1027 Van Nuys Street, San Diego, CA 92109, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 06/07/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/07/2016. Maria Gates, President, Secretary. LJ2283. Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030939 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Rabbrun Photography Located at: 3966 60th Street, unit 54, SanDiego,CA92115,SanDiegoCounty. Mailing Address: 3966 60th Street, unit 54, San Diego, CA 92115. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Sergey Sinin, 3966 60th Street, unit 54, San Diego, CA 92115. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 12/02/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2016. Sergey Sinin. LJ2285. Dec.22, 29, 2016 Jan. 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031067 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. El Pollo Loco 3429 Located at: 7087 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 5101 Choc Cliff Dr., Bonita CA 91902. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Ransel, Inc., 7087 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 11/14/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2016. Raul Canizales, President. LJ2288. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031069 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. El Pollo Loco 3430 Locatedat:1710HighlandAve,National City, CA 91950, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 5101 Choc Cliff Dr., Bonita CA 91902. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Ransel, Inc., 1710 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 11/14/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2016. Raul Canizales, President. LJ2289. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031070 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. El Pollo Loco 3316 Located at: 2795 Main St., San Diego, CA 92113, San Diego County.
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LA JOLLA LIGHT - JANUARY 5, 2017 - PAGE B21 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – CENTRAL DIVISION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST JOSE F. INFANZON MATA VIA DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No.: 37-2015-00038309-CUFR-CTL Judge: Hon. Katherine A. Bacal Dept.: C-69 ALAN SHERA, an individual, Plaintiff, v. JOSE F. INFANZON MATA, an individual; and DOES 1-10 inclusive, Defendants. Notice is hereby given to defendant JOSE F. INFANZON MATA, plaintiff ALAN SHERA (“Plaintiff”) reserves the right to seek two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in punitive damages when Plaintiff seeks a judgment against you in the aboveentitled action. RESPECTIFULLY SUBMITTED: HOLM LAW GROUP, PC Brian M. Holm, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, Alan Shera Dated: December 12, 2016 Ntc. Intent. LJ2284. 12/22/16, 12/29/16, 1/5/17, 1/12/17. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITIONER(S): ALI HUSSAIN ALI ALOBAID, SANA SAEED ESSA ALDUBAISY on behalf of a minor MALAK ALI HUSSAIN ALOBAID for a change of name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2016-00042217-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PETITION OF: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name : MALAK ALI HUSSAIN ALOBAID to Proposed Name: RAYHANA ALI HUSSAIN ALOBAID. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN 27, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Dept: 46 The address of the court is: 220 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: La Jolla Light Date: DEC. 13, 2016 JEFFREY B. BARTON Judge of the Superior Court LJ2291. Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2017.
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La Jolla photographer completes third photo-a-day project BY ASHLEY MACKIN La Jolla resident Sandie Linn, who in 2014 embarked on a project to take a photo every day, repeated her endeavor for the third time, and recently completed her photo series for 2016. “It is a tribute to all workers,” Linn said. “The photos were taken in San Diego (many in La Jolla), as well as several other cities in the U.S. and Mexico. All were photographed during a run or walk. As with my previous presentations, the photos were totally serendipitous.” The photos have been compiled in a slideshow format, converted to a video and posted on youtube.com — they can be found by searching “All Workers Matter: 365 Days of Beautiful and Dedicated Workers.” In 2014, the theme for her photo-a-day project was 365 days of activity in La Jolla Hermosa Park, shot in the Bird Rock area. In 2015, the theme was bikes and bicyclists. Linn said she started the project to give herself a sense of purpose and something to accomplish every day, following a bout of depression.
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Did you read any ‘top’ books last year?
The San Diego County Library system reports the top 15 checked-out books of 2016 were: 1.“The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins 2.“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr 3. “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee 4. “Rogue Lawyer” by John Grisham 5.“The Crossing” by Michael Connelly 6.“Memory Man” by David Baldacci 7.“The Guilty” by David Baldacci 8.“Make Me: A Jack Reacher Novel” by Lee Child 9. “Tricky Twenty-Two: A Stephanie Plum Novel” by Janet Evanovich 10. “X” by Sue Grafton 11.“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah 12.“The Girl in the Spider’s Web” by David Lagercrantz 13.“Gray Mountain” by John Grisham 14.“See Me” by Nicholas Sparks 15.“The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende
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Certified public accountant Kendall Broda will give freelance editors and writers timely tips to help them file the many tax forms and attachments required of self-employed workers at the next program meeting of the San Diego Professional Editors Network (SD/PEN). The presentation, “Making Tax Time Less Taxing for the Self-Employed,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the San Diego County Health Services Complex, 3851 Rosecrans St., Midway District area of San Diego. Work-at-home professionals, whether just starting a freelance business or self-employed for many years, can save time and money by learning • How to keep proper accounting records and organize receipts • How to estimate quarterly tax payments • How to avoid being audited • How the Affordable Care Act can affect what is owed. The cost is free to SD/PEN members and $10 for nonmembers. The evening will include snacks and beverages and an opportunity to network before and after the presentation. RSVP via email to pr@sdpen.com no later than Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Museums offer admission break in February Starting Feb. 1, adults and children are invited to experience the 27th annual Macy’s Museum Month with half-off admission at more than 40 San Diego Museum Council museums. From historians at heart to entertainment seekers, there is something for everyone at participating museums and historical sites. Participants can pick up a Macy’s Museum Month Pass at any area Macy’s store to enjoy half-off admission to all of the participating San Diego Museum Council member museums and you can see a full list at sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
La Jolla Light seeks freelance sports writer If you would like to cover the prep sports scene at La Jolla’s three area high schools, please send an e-mail to editor Susan DeMaggio at editor@lajollalight.com We’re looking for someone to write a weekly sports feature and also provide a wrap-up on the games played that week. Taking photographs is also part of the job.
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