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Mary, Star of the Sea lights tree for first time in decades

First Day of Winter Wednesday, Dec. 21

INSIDE ■ People in Your Neighborhood, A3 ■ Calendar, A4 ■ Crime News, A8 ■ Natural La Jolla, A18 ■ Business, A20 ■ Opinion, A22 ■ Obituaries, A26

A Newport Pine tree towers over Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 7669 Girard Ave.

Guide to Holiday Happenings, B1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Let Inga Tell You, B3 Kitchen Shrink, B12 Social Life, B14 Best Bets, B16 Classifieds, B24 Real Estate, B26

La Jollans share ideas for Recreation Center playground renovation

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BY ASHLEY MACKIN In honor of its 110th anniversary, and to celebrate the Advent Season, Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 7669 Girard Ave. lit the tree in front of its parish for the first time in at least 20 years. The switch was flipped during a celebration Dec. 10 and the tree will continue to be illuminated by white LED lights from dusk until 11 p.m. through Jan. 14. In a ceremony between its Spanish and English services, parishioners read seasonal Scriptures, sang songs, blessed the tree and then lit it up. “We try really hard to keep the church involved with the community,” said volunteer Tresha Souza. “We wanted a reason to light the tree as a gift to La Jolla and thought this anniversary would be a great opportunity. Everyone who drives by or walks around to go shopping will see this tree.” According to Pastor Fr. James Rafferty, the Newport Pine tree (one of the largest in the area) was considered “the community tree” and decorated each holiday season. “The fire department would come SEE TREE, A4

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La Jolla children Hannah and Brooke FitzCluster offer their photos and ideas.

BY ASHLEY MACKIN Packed with parents, vendors and interested residents, the first of several meetings to gather input on La Jolla Recreation Center playground improvements was held Dec. 8 in the auditorium. The meeting was facilitated by members of La Jolla Park & Rec Inc., the board that helps manage the Rec Center. The board received a commitment of $350,000 from an anonymous group of donors for improvements, but said they needed community feedback on SEE REC CENTER, A16

People and sea lions cohabitate on the sandy parts of La Jolla Cove.

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Petition to ‘protect’ sea lions hits 88,000 ‘yeahs’ in 10 days BY MARÍA JOSÉ DURÁN When UC San Diego student Skylar Rains started a petition to protect the sea lions at La Jolla Cove, she had no idea it would gather more than 88,000 signatures in less than two weeks. “I’ve been astounded by the amount of support it got, I never expected to get

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this,” she told La Jolla Light. Rains said she started the online plea titled “Protect La Jolla’s Native California Sea Lion Population” at change.org to counteract the petition to rid The Cove of sea lions that was started by the La Jolla Community Task Force on California Sea SEE SEA LIONS, A12

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PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Meet restaurateur Barbara Beltaire of Barbarella BY MARÍA JOSÉ DURÁN Editor’s Note: Welcome to La Jolla Light’s “People in Your Neighborhood” series, which shines a spotlight on notable locals we all wish we knew more about! Light staff is out on the town talking to familiar, friendly faces to bring you their stories. If you know someone you’d like us to profile, send the lead via e-mail to editor@lajollalight.com or call us at (858) 875-5950.

arbara Beltaire first arrived in La Jolla 25 years ago when she opened the Italian restaurant Piatti. Eight years later, she started her own food venture across the street with Barbarella, a local favorite at 2171 Avenida de la Playa. Originally from Detroit, Barbara describes herself as a “day maker,” by which she means someone who makes someone else’s day.

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Barbara Beltaire at her restaurant Barbarella in La Jolla Shores

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“After living in Italy, I moved San Francisco for 10 years and experienced a huge earthquake. I made a decision to find a place to live where every day could be my last day and I would enjoy it. I started to travel around to see what would fit me. I grew up in a suburb in Michigan, so I wanted that a family-oriented place. I also like sports, running and hiking and playing SEE BARBARA BELTAIRE, A9

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FROM TREE, A1

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The Newport Pine tree in front of Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 7669 Girard Ave., will continue to be illuminated by white LED lights from dusk until 11 p.m. through Jan. 14.

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and help us. They would string the colored lights and put up the ornaments and then take them down every year,” he said. “But as I understand it, the reason this stopped was that the fire department would (accidentally) break the tree branches (and it became bare). From there, the La Jolla Rec Center tree became the community Christmas tree.” But as to when exactly this transition took place is a bit of a mystery. La Jolla Historical Society archivist Michael Mishler said, as far as records go, the Community Tree was at Mary, Star of the Sea until at least 1983. Fr. Rafferty concurred the change may have taken place some time in the 80s. But now that the tree has regrown, and to avoid possible breaks in the future, the lights that were strung will remain up indefinitely and only lit during the holidays. The church paid $40,000 for the lights and installation. This year, the Mary, Star of the Sea tree was lit for Gaudete Sunday (the Latin word for ‘rejoice’). “Imagine at Christmas time, about a week before, your mom lets you open one present. It’s not Christmas yet, but it’s almost here and that one present gets you excited and brings joy. The third Sunday of Advent is our rejoicing Sunday when we are almost to the light (birth) of Christ,” Rafferty said. The tree will cease to be illuminated Jan. 14, the feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. “White lights on the tree represent the light of Christ, which goes past Christmas Day,” Fr. Rafferty explained. Souza added the glowing tree will draw attention to the Church, which is launching a capital campaign to make some necessary repairs. Designed by architect Carleton Winslow, Mary, Star of the Sea was built in 1906 in a Mission Revival-style. Some of its features, particularly the red-tile roof, have never been repaired or replaced. “We want to raise awareness of that, so our church can continue to be part of the community. There is a lot that needs to be fixed up. We also need the bathrooms to be bigger to accommodate more people,” she said. Those interested in making a donation to the church restoration can call (858) 454-2631.

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Village Merchants decide to focus on events, Internet in 2017 BY ASHLEY MACKIN In 2018, La Jollans will see an increase in Village beautification services such as trash pickup and street cleaning, under the auspices of the new Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) — projects that at one point in time belonged to the La Jolla Village Merchants Association (LJVMA). So during their annual strategic planning meeting Dec. 7 at the Congregational Church of La Jolla, the merchants discussed the relationship they would have with the MAD and its managing organization, Enhance La Jolla, as well as determine how they would direct their energies in the future. “Now that we have the MAD, we have to look at how that changes what we should focus on and our budget,” said LJVMA president James Niebling. “But the MAD won’t go into effect until 2018, so we have this period of transition that’s a little funky. This is our opportunity to shape how we approach business in the Village. There’s a lot of opportunity in front of us and I welcome all the ideas we have. My personal wish is that 2017 is the year of driving business.” Niebling asked each member what he or she would like to see accomplished and how they could contribute. Common thoughts included a stronger online presence, continuing the projects for which the groundwork has already been set, and offering more events in 2017. Executive director Sheila Fortune cautioned the group, “we don’t want to focus too much on, for example, new trash cans when Enhance La Jolla could come along and replace them, so we’re going to focus on

Working in sub-groups, La Jolla Village Merchants Association brainstorm ideas for 2017, while executive director Sheila Fortune (standing) jots them down. holiday decorations, flower baskets, etc.” The LJVMA design committee budget is $35,000 annually, $10,000 of which goes to holiday decorations. LJVMA member Michael Dorvillier opined, “Wouldn’t we rather promote La Jolla businesses than sweep the streets?” To come up with ways to do this, members broke into groups to brainstorm ideas. “The important thing to keep in mind is there are some things we’ve started on and I’d like to see that momentum continue, for example, the work the Economic Development Committee group did to understand our demographics within the Village,” Niebling said. When it came time for the Economic Development Committee members to report their ideas, speaker Brett Murphy agreed that finishing the marketing package to woo desired businesses to town should be a priority. He also suggested creating a dedicated e-mail address so interested tenants could reach LJVMA. Member Jaime Dickerson also suggested a

“social media block captain” to expand on the LJVMA block captain program, in which members visit businesses to create an inventory of who’s in The Village, as they open and close. “While we’re there, we could take a few pictures to post on social media and use a dedicated hashtag that is associated with us,” she said. Applauding the idea, Niebling said “it kills many birds with one stone.” In addition to the marketing package, the wayfinding signs idea explored last year by former LJVMA member Richard Walker and the “districts” idea introduced by Claude-Anthony Marengo were resurrected. Last year, Marengo proposed creating districts, such as an arts district where there are groups of art institutions, a lifestyle district with gyms and salons, and a restaurant row. The wayfinding signs would point visitors toward these different districts. When it came to promoting the Village, Dorvillier noted two questions: How do we get more people to The Village? What do we do to keep them here?

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La Jolla Village Merchants Association president James Niebling By way of an answer, several members posed piggy-backing on existing events in a way that generates revenue, such as a movie night during the Concours d’Elegance car show; a monthly community scavenger hunt to encourage people to walk the Village; merchant trade shows during larger pre-planned events; block-by-block showcase events; and a community “passport” to be given out by the hotels to encourage people to visit La Jolla businesses to get a “stamp” on their passports. While these ideas will be fleshed out through the year, one plan LJVMA will immediately work on is updating and improving its website — lajollabythesea.com “Our website is designed for tourists, but we have merchants and residents that need to be reached as well,” Fortune said. — La Jolla Village Merchants Association next meets 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. lajollabythesea.com

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15 Thursday, Dec. 15

■ 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 ■ Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Gentle exercises for all ages and abilities. (858) 453-6719. lajollalibrary.org ■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford

Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351. lajollalibrary.org ■ American Legion La Jolla Post 275, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022. ■ Concert, Pat Dowling, 7:30 p.m. Beaumont’s Eatery, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0474.

Friday, Dec. 16

■ La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 a.m. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 395-1222. lajollagtrotary.org ■ Exercise class for adults, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu ■ Tai Chi, 10 a.m. beginner, 10:45 a.m. advanced, La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1658 ■ Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Kiwanis Club of La Jolla meets, noon, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7155 Draper Ave. Club is actively seeking new members. (858) 900-2710. kiwanislajolla.org ■ 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. ■ Concert, Moonage Daydreamers, 9 p.m. Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0474.

Saturday, Dec. 17

■ 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. ■ Art classes for children with Joe Nyiri, 10 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Informed Prostate Cancer Support Group meets, 10 a.m. Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Center Auditorium, 10905 Road to the Cure. Patients and loved ones welcome. ipcsg.org ■ 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 Operation Greyhound, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. ■ Writer’s Block writing group meets, noon. La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. ■ Music recital with Air Shine Music School, 3:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ 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 ■ Poetry reading with Norman Finkelstein from his latest “The Ratio of Reason to Magic: New & Selected Poems,” 7

p.m. D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave. (858) 456-1800. dgwillsbooks.com ■ Concert, Easy Wind Band, 9 p.m. Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0474.

Sunday, Dec. 18

■ La Jolla Open Aire Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter Street. Food vendors and farmers market, arts & crafts. (858) 454-1699. ■ E-Clinic, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org

Monday, Dec. 19

■ Ico-Dance class, (low impact, full bodied, expressive dance class for 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.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

■ La Jolla Shores Planned District Advisory Board meets, 9 a.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org ■ 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.

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■ Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com ■ Hatha Chair Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657. ■ 3D Design workshop, “Design your own toy car,” 3:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Development Permit Review Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org ■ Soroptimist International of La Jolla dinner meeting, to help women and girls succeed, 5:30 p.m. Location to be provided upon RSVP. (858) 454-9156 or soroptimistlj@gmail.com ■ Community Balance Class, learn to walk safely to maximize independence, Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 non-members. (858) 456-2114.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

First Day of Winter ■ 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 or 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 ■ Tapping To The Stars, a multilevel adult class (some previous tap required), noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com ■ Atheists La Jolla group meets to celebrate the winter solstice and Sir Isaac Newton’s birthday, 7 p.m. Peets Coffee & Tea, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, RSVP requested to teddyrodo@hotmail.com

Thursday, Dec. 22

■ 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 ■ Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave., gentle exercises for all ages and abilities. (858) 453-6719. lajollalibrary.org ■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Concert, KOVA, 7:30 p.m. Beaumont’s Eatery, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0474. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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■ E-mail information to: ashleym@lajollalight.com ■ The deadline is noon, Thursday for publication in the following Thursday edition. Questions? Call Ashley Mackin at (858) 875-5957.

Lunch with Santa

■ Children, ages 2 1/2 to 10, are invited to have lunch with Santa and join his helpers in decorating cookies and taking photos, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. The cost is $5 per person at the door. Bring your camera for the photos. (858) 552-1658. bit.ly/ljreccenter

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CRIME AND PUBLIC-SAFETY NEWS Man convicted of sexually assaulting woman in La Jolla A man who sexually assaulted a woman on a La Jolla street nine months ago was convicted Thursday of sexual penetration by force and a misdemeanor count of resisting officers. Marco Villasenor, 25, faces up to eight years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 9. The victim testified she was feeling frantic and terrified and kept checking behind her as she walked to her car about 9 p.m. March 2 on the 7700 block of Exchange Place, but that her attacker assaulted her and jabbed his fingers into her genital area. The assailant fled after the 25-year-old victim fought back and screamed, according to San Diego Police Lt. Paul Phillips. The woman made a 911 call to report the crime, and officers took Villasenor into custody a short time later on nearby Fay Avenue. The victim identified Villasenor as her attacker, the lieutenant said. — City News Service

Police Blotter Nov. 13 ■ Vandalism (less than $400), 1000 block Wilbur Avenue, 5:05 p.m. Nov. 14 ■ Grand theft: Money/Labor/Property over $950, 600 block Prospect Street, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 ■ Grand theft: Money/Labor/Property over $950, 5600 block Soledad Mountain Road, 3:15 p.m. Nov. 19 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 1800 block Caminito Velasco, 7:19 a.m. Nov. 21 ■ Petty theft: Theft of personal property/Shoplift: 7200 block Fairway Road, 2 p.m.

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Dec. 3 ■ Vandalism ($5,000-50,000), 200 block Nautilus Street, 10 p.m. Dec. 4 ■ Fraud, 1600 block La Jolla Rancho Road, 8 a.m. ■ Assault: Battery with serious bodily injury, 7600 block La Jolla Boulevard, 2:19 p.m. Dec. 5 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 2200 block Bahia Drive, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 ■ Residential burglary, 2200 block Via Fresa, 8:30 a.m. ■ Residential burglary, 2200 block Via Lucia, 8:30 a.m. ■ Assault: Battery with serious bodily injury, 2600 block Hidden Valley Road, 10 a.m. ■ Residential burglary, 5700 block Desert View Drive, 11:40 a.m. ■ Residential burglary, 6300 block Cardeno Drive, 4 p.m. ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 200 block Playa Del Sur, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 ■ Commercial burglary, 6700 block La Jolla Boulevard, 6 a.m. ■ Grand theft, 6100 block Avenida Cresta, 8 a.m. ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 300 block Kolmar Street, 5 p.m. Dec. 8 ■ Theft, 1000 block Prospect Street, 3:30 p.m. ■ Misdemeanor vandalism: Malicious mischief, 2000 block Torrey Pines Road, 3:47 p.m. Dec. 9 ■ DUI: Alcohol and/or drugs, 5600 block La Jolla Boulevard, 2:27 a.m. ■ Assault: Battery on peace officer/emergency personnel, 7800 block Fay Avenue, 6:46 p.m. Dec. 10 ■ Fraud, 7500 block Girard Avenue, 1:30 p.m.

To report a non-emergency crime, call the San Diego Police Department at (619) 531-2000 or (858) 484-3154. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Nov. 22 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 1000 block Wall Street, 11:30 a.m. ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 600 block Gravilla Place, 9 p.m. Nov. 25 ■ Petty theft: Theft of personal property/Shoplift, 800 block Turquoise Street, 8:15 p.m. ■ Weapons: Felon/Addict/Etc. in possession of firearm, 1-5 northbound off-ramp/SR-52 westbound off-ramp, 10:30 p.m. ■ DUI: Alcohol and/or drugs, 600 block Bonair Street, 7:45 p.m. Nov. 27 ■ Fraud, 800 block Coast Boulevard, 8 a.m. Nov. 29 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 1000 block Wall Street, 12:45 p.m. ■ Assault with a deadly weapon with force, possible great bodily injury, 8200 block El Paseo Grande, 11:45 p.m. Dec. 2 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 1800 block El Camino Del Teatro, 9:45 a.m. ■ Fraud, 1800 block Amalfi Street, 12 p.m. ■ Assault: Battery with serious bodily injury, 6700 block Neptune Place, 6:30 p.m.

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To clients, friends and family, I wish you peace and love during the holiday season. I hope the New Year brings all of you good health and contentment. ASHLEY MACKIN

Barbarella restaurant owner Barbara Beltaire (front row, center) hosts an annual party for anyone named ‘Barbara’ in honor of St. Barbara’s Day, Dec. 4. FROM BARBARA BELTAIRE, A3 tennis, so La Jolla had all that for me. It’s nice to walk down the street and know the name of someone’s dog, and know your neighbor is going to bring you soup if you’re sick, and that you’re going to bring them soup if they are ill.”

Where did you get your passion for food?

“My grandfather had a restaurant in Detroit, and it was very famous, the most expensive restaurant in the city. He was a great influence on me because he was such a perfectionist. He had such a passion for food and what he did, that even though I went to school for business and communications, he really encouraged me to do what he never did, and that was go to chef school.”

So, did you do it?

“I did. I studied under a chef in France, and she nicknamed me Cinderella, because she used to make me wash the floors of the cooking school at night. But it taught me that hard work paid off. In this business, you can’t do anything but work hard.”

How did you meet your late husband?

“I met him at Piatti. He was on a blind date, and obviously that blind date didn’t work out and so he asked me out, and that was it. Now I have three wonderful stepdaughters and three grandchildren from the love of my life.”

What’s your secret for holiday cheer?

“I love making people feel good. I love to have them walk into my restaurant and let go and enjoy the holidays. I love Christmas and I love Hanukkah, in my family we celebrate both, so it’s been important for me to make my decorations for everybody. So it’s not Christmas, it’s not Hanukkah, it’s everything! I go completely over-the-top, I have “Happy Hanukkah” and “Merry Christmas” signs and all kinds of decorations. When you come here, you feel festive, you feel happy and that’s what it’s about.”

What’s your personal connection to Italy?

“My nationality and my heritage is Italian. Italian food is my passion, it’s the food my grandparents made for me. I went to chef school in France originally, but I also studied

cooking in Italy. Where you get it is from the people in Italy. Italians fall in love with the simple things, even if it’s a tomato. The flour I use to make my pizzas is from Naples … and the olive oil, I could drink it! And Italian men aren’t so bad either. Italy is just special, Italians love life.”

What’s your favorite food?

“My last meal would be a Margherita pizza, which is very simple; mozzarella cheese, basil and tomato, and maybe some French fries.”

What do you do for fun?

“Other than my delicious grandchildren, who are the love of my life, I like to travel. It expands me, and every year I like to go somewhere I’ve never been. I love history, so it’s interesting to go to places where there’s history and culture. I also love to Scuba dive, a good friend of mine taught me a lot about it, and I didn’t do it until after I was 50. It’s a new world and one of the best things that I’ve done.”

What are some of your holiday traditions?

“I torture my poor children (laughs). When they come and stay with me I decorate their rooms, and if my restaurant is over-the-top, so is my home. There are themes in every room, so they don’t know what they are coming home to! At Christmas I invite everybody, friends or family. It’s open for people who don’t have anywhere to go. A lot of my Jewish friends come to my Christmas dinner, and this year Christmas Eve is also Hanukkah, so I’m really excited that we get to do both at the same time.”

How did you start your St. Barbara’s Day parties?

“Another tradition we have at the restaurant is Dec. 4, is St. Barbara’s Day. That’s my name day, and my Italian friends are really big on it. I have a party at my restaurant and only Barbaras are invited, so we could have anywhere from 60 to 100 Barbaras come, and what these great Barbaras do, they all bring toys or gift certificates for Promise2Kids. You never know who is going to be here ... Barbra Streisand, Barbara Walters, Barbara Bush… We have some pretty famous Barbaras!” (laughs) — Next week: Meet a very dedicated La Jolla Historical Society intern.

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BY MARÍA JOSÉ DURÁN On any given day, the beach walkers who cover the roughly one-mile stretch from Bird Rock Reef to Nicholson Point (aka WindanSea Beach), can witness a number of amateur and professional photographers at work. “One day, I counted 10 photographers photographing families there … and that was more than 10 years ago!” said local photographer Michael Spengler. He explained that the area’s variety of elements attract photographers. “You have beach and rocks where you can place people in various poses, and then because of the rocks, if it’s high tide, water splashes and it’s pretty — those are some of the things that are really good.” Raven Erin, who has been taking photographs in the area for years, agrees. “What WindanSea pulls in is a lot of things to shoot. Given the way the reef interacts with the water and sand, it’s a really good surf, so it allows for a lot of types of photography and that’s why a lot of people shoot there,” he said. Erin explained that, as a La Jolla native, many of his photographs started in the water capturing surf moments. “I like to get in the ocean and shoot from there. You see a lot of landscape photographers shoot there using the surf. A lot of them want to catch surfers in their environment, so it provides that, and they get a lot of clarity in the water. They can shoot aerials, looking at the

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Jayce Gorzeman plays with the waves during her photo session. water … There’s really cool composition opportunities.” In February, Erin plans to open the Raven Erin Gallery on Prospect Street, and along with his travel photography, he said he will have many WindanSea and other area beach scenes. “I love the idea of having some local pieces in the gallery, which are going to change out every month,” he said. Spengler said the social media boom has influenced the number of photographers who shoot at WindanSea. “Also, there’s a lot more hobby photography with the digital age, people with better cameras ... there seems to be more hobby photographers than there are professionals (at WindanSea),” he

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said. He and Erin concur they now try to avoid the beach for their shoots because it’s so overcrowded. “The clients want to have an exclusive experience with the photographer, and if every 10 feet there’s going to be another photographer, that plays into it a little bit,” Spengler said. When asked what his new favorite spot was he explained he couldn’t reveal “a secret of the trade.” For Erin, photography is “an act of solitude, so sometimes I shoot places a little further away to have that peace.” However, photographer Mark Lenoce who has a studio in town, said he seeks the natural beauty of WindanSea for his work. “I

Gabriella Colello poses for a WindanSea sunset shoot. usually recommend it because most of my clients are from out of town, and for a while, only locals knew about it,” he said, adding that often times he shoots marriage proposals on the spot. “I have my client go for a walk on the beach, and he’ll propose to her on the beach, and then we’ll do an engagement session right afterward in different locations, getting the whole scenery in and getting nice portraits of them.” Wedding photos are a staple, he added. For Spengler, it’s mostly families and high school seniors. “In their senior year, they do a ‘senior session,’ and those are very popular now, especially with social media,” he said.

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FROM SEA LIONS, A1 Lions, sponsored by the La Jolla Town Council (LJTC) in November. The task force’s petition garnered 1,500 signatures and was sent to San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, urging him to act on the issue. Rains said, “After I started at UCSD, I fell in love with going to watch the sea lions. I came across a story saying that they were trying to kick the sea lions out of La Jolla Cove, and I decided to do something to save them, so I started the petition.” For the student, observing the marine mammals in their wild state is a wonder. “Once I watched this sea lion mom give birth to her baby. I got to see that sea lion’s first swim in the ocean and that was just a really amazing experience,” she said. Dan Simonelli, president of the La Jolla Cove Swim Club and member of the sea lion task force, pointed to some inaccuracies in Rains’ petition to protect the marine mammals. For example, her petition states that LJTC wants to “push the sea lions to a different settlement.” However, LJTC’s “Call to action” is to deter the pinnipeds from “areas where their presence creates a severe public health and safety problem.” This is, according to Simonelli, just the sandy beach and the stairs leading up to the street. “If they go out on the rocks, there is no plan to disperse them from there, but just where the people are on the beach.” He also pointed out that many of the 86,000 signatures on Rains’ petition are not from San Diegans. In that regard, Rains said she started to circulate the petition among UCSD students, and she suspects a lot of its support is coming from campus.

The sea lion population draws both tourists and locals to La Jolla Cove. “This is an animal rights and a global issue, because if we remove the sea lions of La Jolla, where are they going to go? It’s definitely a matter of significance to more than just the community of La Jolla,” Rains said. Simonelli continued that spraying the sea lions with water, as mentioned in the petition, is a harrassment method approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. He added, “A statistic from NOAA has found 1,000 more sites where they have determined the sea lions haul out in the California coast, and we only want to disperse them from one small area … It’s not selfish, is that we don’t let the wild animals take over everywhere they want to go.” In a statement about Rains’ petition, LJTC president Ann Kerr Bache insisted that the

see the sea lions, that eco-tourism really draws people in.” Rains said she plans to send the petition to Mayor Faulconer, just as LJTC did. Simonelli commented, “When you play this out in front of the Mayor, (he’ll see) that her petition has 88,000 signatures and he’s not going to want to do anything (to deter the sea lions). “They are cute marine mammals and were previously endangered — they no longer are — and that pulls the heartstrings of some people … but it’s really a matter of contamination and safety issues,” he said. One of the safety issues at The Cove is water quality, which lately has seen high levels of bacteria present, allegedly from sea lion waste. ASHLEY MACKIN

motive behind deterring the sea lions from contact with humans is public safety. She writes, “There is no question that a threat exists. The issue is what to do about it. There are two choices — remove the sea lions or remove the people. The community users want to retain these treasured beaches by moving and excluding the sea lions. Rains’ petition deals with the threat by demanding the people be moved and excluded.” And indeed, Rains’ petition suggests just that. It reads: “As an easy alternative, they should instead focus on rerouting swimmers, residents and tourists to nearby city beaches. Residents of La Jolla and tourists are able to visit La Jolla Shores beach as a safe and favorable alternative. “What makes La Jolla different from other California towns is that we have the sea lions, there are so many people commenting on the petition that they came to La Jolla to

One month without bacteria at The Cove

Since the last “High Bacteria Advisory” issued by the San Diego County Environmental Health Department was lifted Nov. 12, no notices have been posted for The Cove as of the Dec. 13 deadline for this issue. For the first time since the bacteria advisories started in the summer, the swimming spot has been bacteria-free for 30 days, confirmed Keith Kezer, program coordinator of the Land & Water Quality division of the County Health Department. Simonelli had an explanation for the halt in water bacteria: “There has been a drastically lower number of sea lions at the beach and we attribute that to high tides, which they don’t like. They want to go out to dry areas, and that pushes them off of the beach. It’s another piece of evidence that the contamination is related to the presence of the sea lions,” he said.

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BY ASHLEY MACKIN The La Jolla Country Day School Torreys and The Bishop’s School Knights football teams are headed for CIF State Championships in their respective divisions this week. Each team plays at home for the title 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. For The Bishop’s School, that means La Jolla High’s new athletic complex at 750 Nautilus St. and for Country Day, at 9490 Genesee Ave. The undefeated (14-0) Knights host the 13-2 Oakdale High School Mustangs from Oakdale (near Modesto) in the 3-A division after conquering Valley Christian 28-9 in the regional finals last week. Throughout the season, coach Joel Allen said the Knights have worked to create a well-rounded team with strong defense and forceful offense. In climbing the CIF ranks, they also continuously prepared to take on larger and stronger teams. The 12-3 Torreys will take on the 12-1 McClymonds High School Warriors

from Oakland in the 5-A division after defeating Arroyo High School 63-42 in the regional final. As to what contributed to the Country Day School’s success thus far, Coach Tyler Hales said, “Beyond anything, the team chemistry and experience led by our senior class was instrumental. We have 16 seniors this year and a lot of them started on our championship team two years ago. They have done a great job as leaders.” He added that the team lost in the CIF semi-finals last year, which motivated them and pushed them that much harder this year. “That loss crushed all of us. But it helped us drive this team to be even more dedicated and committed. We worked in the offseason and every week with the goal of winning this year. We’ve been tested and have had a tough playoff run but the (team) is laser focused and determined, they refuse to lose.” The team will bring that mentality — and “difference maker” quarterback Braxton Burmeister — to the CIF championship.

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FROM REC CENTER, A1 how to best spend it. Board member Bill Robbins explained, “We want everybody’s input. (From those ideas) we are going to determine the price … and then we have to consider how much maintenance would be needed. This is the first of a dream session, we would like all of you to submit ideas and tell your friends, because we really want to talk to the community before we do anything. We want to hear from a lot of people.” Lizzet FitzCluster added, “We are a 10-member board and do not want to make decisions for everyone, but (after all the input is collected) we will ultimately vote and hope to get this project done as soon as possible.” The Rec Center board said it would provide updates as available, but encouraged community members to attend their next few monthly meetings to keep themselves informed of progress. The meetings are held at 5 p.m. fourth Wednesdays at the Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. Among the early input from parents, priorities included improving safety, adding a mechanism for shade, using marine weather-resistant material, replacing rusted or cracked items, and incorporating structures that encourage creativity. Some said, “we don’t need to re-invent the wheel,” and advocated for replacing the equipment with something similar and/or making quick repairs. Others opined that a complete reworking was in order to go beyond patching cracks. A handful said they supported a tiered approach, with quick fixes taking place first and something more

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important to us is that our parents can watch us wherever we are playing, especially if I want to play near the basketball courts and my sister wants to play on the structures,” Brooke said. La Jollan Dan McChandless, in a nearly 20-minute presentation, said options could include rearranging the entire outdoor area, with the acknowledgment it would cost much more than what is currently available and require extensive fundraising. But assuming the playground keeps its existing footprint, he showed images of playgrounds from around the world that are “playable art” that accommodate the needs of children of varying ages and provide a softer flooring material.

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Located on the most coveted stretch of Sail Bay, This spectacular 1,698 SF 3BR/2BA waterfront unit on the sand, boasts stunning south facing views of the bay and spectacular sunsets in the evening. This property is a boutique style 4 unit building minutes to the Catamaran, ocean, and Fanuel Park. This quintessential beach home is light, bright and airy and has been upgraded with high end appliances & new window coverings throughout. It features a 2 story ﬂoor plan off a private elevator with the master bedroom on suite and two guest bedrooms on the top of the building. This property is gated and secure with two private parking spaces.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION-Steps to the ocean, this new construction, Cape Cod style home is 4112 sq. ft. and boasts 4 spacious bedrooms each with en suite baths, 2 half-baths, and a 2-car garage with generous storage space. Vibrant landscaping and green foliage surround the private saltwater pool and spa. This fully gated home was built in 2012 and offers the latest and greatest in safety and technology, inclusive of controlling the security system, thermostat, pool and stereo system from an ipad or iphone. Enjoy your day either on the balcony off the master bedroom or the rooftop deck while capturing stunning ocean and sunset views

Offered at $1,950,000

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An admittedly “controversial” idea, skatepark designer Bobby Kennedy said he would be willing to design a “skate sculpture center” on the playground. “The average kid in the park is about 14 years old, and I feel that is an underserved group for this Rec Center. We have activities for seniors and little kids, but for 14- to 18-year-olds, there is very little,” he said. “I’m certain we can bring some sort of skating venture to the La Jolla area as a skate-able sculpture.” Kennedy said financial support might be available. Another presented option was to install artificial trees similar to those found at the San Diego Zoo, which could reduce maintenance and possibly provide a support mechanism for shade. Valerie Salatino, co-founder of Nature Works Inc., said, “Our goal is create realistic trees and other types of nature sculptures. … Our approach to designing a park is to bring in the history of the city and pull that in. For La Jolla, we would bring in elements from the beach, maybe an iridescent Nautilus shell or a Torrey Pine climbing structure. “If you’ve been to the Zoo lately, you’ve seen some of our artificial trees (in the primate exhibits) that look real but last under intense use. If they can survive the primates, they can survive your kids.” At the conclusion of the meeting, La Jolla Park & Rec Inc. co-chair Gail Forbes said, “We are going to take all these wonderful suggestions … and report back as soon as we’ve made some progress. This is an excellent place from which to start our conversation and build consensus and go forward.” ■ ON THE WEB: bit.ly/ljreccenter

La Jolla Village 351 Prospect St

Opportunity to own this designer quality single level 3BR/3BA, 2,702 sq. ft. ground floor unit in the coveted Prospect Point Villas. This property boasts a private front patio and back yard! Bright and charming open living concept with detail and upgraded finishes throughout offers pride of ownership. The stunning master bedroom features a fireplace, spa quality bathroom, steam shower, walk-in closet and direct access to a private patio terrace. The subterranean garage structure includes a large two-car garage and storage area.

Offered at $2,495,000 Available for rent for $9500 – Furnished

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MAX/LUX - TURN-KEY

3 BEDROOMS • 3.5 BATHROOMS. SERVICE RICH BUILDING SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT. Embrace the Sight and Sound of Luxury Village Living - Repair and Relax with Grace and Ease. Spectacular ocean and sunset views are waiting for the most discriminating. Steps from the sand, this home offers a bright outlook as well as private “Zen Moments enhanced by the sea at play. The quality finishes define our Southern California Lifestyle. The open entertaining level is seamlessly connected by beautiful wood floors and expanded by a generous ocean view terrace, with room to cook and chill. Offered at $ 3,600,000 bit.ly/2foRNSN

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OPPORTUNITY AWAITS IN BARBER TRACT

Incredible investment opportunity! Spanish revival style home on a large R-2 lot. Hardwood ﬂoors, spacious yard with private deck. Very desirable neighborhood in one of La Jolla’s most sought after streets. Within walking distance to restaurants and world famous Windansea beach. Detached 2 car garage has partially been converted to an extra room & 1 car garage. Possibility of a second story or deck would capture endless sunsets and breath-taking ocean views. Possibilities are endless, investors welcomed! Offered at $1,450.000

Alida & Vincent Crudo

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IMMACULATE DEL MAR PROPERTY

This immaculate Del Mar property provides stylish design appeal & effortless livability all in one! Featured in Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine, the showcase 5BR/4.5BA home offers a modern, east coast aesthetic that’s drawn from the owner/designers’ years as a Nantucket resident & contemporary home store owner. Offering top-of-the-line ﬁxtures & surfaces throughout, clean modern architecture, impeccable design & a fabulous coastal location, this home is sure to make someone’s dreams come true! Offered at $3,995,000

Linda Daniels

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BLACKHORSE BEAUTY FOR LEASE

This stunningly remodeled 4BR/2.5BA home in the gated private community of Blackhorse, near UCSD, has an open and airy ﬂoor plan with beautiful granite counters and ﬂoors, new paint, shutters and crown molding. Large kitchen with center prep/breakfast island. Gorgeous private yard with built in barbecue and spa. Special privileges available at Estancia Hotel. 9703KeenelandRow.WillisAllen.com Offered at $5,975/month unfurnished

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FAIRBANKS RANCH IN RANCHO SANTA FE

Recently renovated Fairbanks Ranch property on a 1.25 acre view lot. The 5BR/5.5B home offers a stunning resort-like backyard, including a pool/spa, exquisite ﬁreside retreat, 14’ fountain, outdoor kitchen and granite ﬁre-pit table. A premier Southwest orientation near lake, park, tennis and walking trails. Offered at $3,495,000

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VILLA IN THE HEART OF LA JOLLA

Newly built in 2015, this 3 BR, 2.5 Bath will win you over. With expansive ocean views from atop your private rooftop terrace, the home is the pinnacle of chic coastal living. Elegant design, craftsmanship and attention to detail wash over every corner of the interior. Open concept family room and dining room are enhanced by a 10-foot wide bi-fold door system leading to a private rear courtyard. Welcome home to La Jolla! Offered at $1,980,000

Lori Demirdjian

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A pair of marbled godwits wander through the swash zone. Note the slightly upturned very long beak.

PHOTOS BY JEREMY SMITH

A willet takes a walk. Note the straight dark beak and bluish gray legs.

Willets, whimbrels and godwits forage winter shores

n almost any walk along the beach, particularly at The Shores, you’ll see foraging shorebirds with long legs, wandering along the tideline and into the water halfway up their legs, probing in the sand with their long beaks to find buried prey like insects and invertebrates. There are three commonly seen

long-legged large shorebirds at this time of year. If you can find and identify these three, then other sandpipers and shorebirds should become easier to distinguish. Willets (Tringa semipalmata), flat gray during the winter, have a shrill call (they call loudly when startled) and a distinctive white and black banded pattern along the length

of their wings when flying. Their beak is straight, longer than their head and their legs are bluish-gray. They generally forage alone, and can use the tips of their beaks as well as their eyes to look for little clams and worms. This way they can forage both day and night. Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) are probably the easiest of the trio to identify because of their long downward curving beak. These are also tall shorebirds. They are more buffy mottled brown and have a sharp light stripe over their eyes. They also probe in the sand for invertebrates and especially like small crabs. They will also pick and eat berries if they come across them. Marbled godwits (Limosa fedoa), the third of our trio this month, are recognizable by their long beak that is slightly turned up

at the end. The bill is pinkish near the head, then gets progressively darker toward the tip. Overall, the body is more banded brown and cinnamon than the whimbrel, and the godwit has dark gray legs. Godwits also forage in the swash zone (where the tide is coming in and going out), looking for insects. A good time for spotting these birds is during a receding tide, and you should get to see all three species together in the same area, allowing for comparison of size, plumage coloration and habits. Plus a late afternoon stroll is perfect for watching the sun go down over the water! — Kelly Stewart is a marine biologist with The Ocean Foundation who writes about the flora and fauna of La Jolla. She may be reached by e-mail: NaturalLaJolla@gmail.com

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La Jolla New Construction 18 Luxury Village Homes Now Selling

Customize your home's interior - limited time opportunity. Each residence includes a private elevator, roof top deck, and 2 car garage. Claudette Berwin, Gallery Properties, 7861 Herschel Ave., La Jolla | 858.361.7448 | www.AvelineLaJolla.com Exclusively Represented by Gallery Properties, a CA licensed broker. CalBRE 01215982

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Artist’s rendering of Murfey Construction’s new Point Loma project titled ‘Driftwood’

Murfey Construction grows brand to become the Murfey Company

JAN 17–22 California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Right off I-15 and CA -78. Only 30 min from downtown SD / La Jolla. Free parking.

Showtimes: Tue/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Matinees Wed/Thu/Sat 2pm, Sun 1:30pm

BY DAVID L. CODDON Murfey Construction is well known in San Diego, particularly in La Jolla, for the seven-year-old company’s commercial and primarily residential building services, everything from general contracting to consulting. It’s also recognizable for its distinctive pelican logo and, of course, for that spelling of Murfey (for founders Scott and Russell Murfey). Well, neither that name nor the pelican are going anywhere, but what Jesse Lyons, director of operations and marketing, calls a “brand expansion” will designate the parent company as Murfey Company. Divisions of Murfey Company, each offering their specific services, will have their own established brands: Murfey Construction (general contracting); Veritas Urban Properties (real estate development), BidRancher (software application development); and Murfey Management (property management). The idea, Lyons said, is “to encompass all the different activities and the brands we manage and those we hope to add. “There are a number of things we do well. That’s the reason we wanted to create our parent company.” The other reason? To show that Murfey is a major player. “Our message is we’re a big company,” said Lyons, who came onboard at Murfey three years ago. By any name, the company’s emphasis is on urban infill. “I think the No. 1 thing is we want to bring value to the community,” Lyons explained. “It’s really about taking a space that no one else wanted or could do anything with or which sat vacant for years, and turning it into something usable.” One such project set for January, when ground will be broken, is the 78-unit, mixed-use Driftwood luxury apartment building in Point Loma in the Sports Arena (aka Valley View Casino Center) area on the corner of Kenyon and Kemper streets.

The company’s new logo

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Driftwood, Lyons said, is a perfect example of the kinds of space utilization projects that “provide valuable housing to San Diego, which is virtually starved for new apartments.” Murfey Construction — or should we say Murfey Company? — is occupying a new residence itself, having recently relocated from Pacific Beach to the former Buffalo Breath costume store space in Old Town. Murfey today boasts 30-plus employees, with more than 40 years of combined industry experience. In addition to the brand expansion and the development of residential properties like Driftwood in early 2017, there is plenty on the Murfey horizon. “We actually have a hotel division where we are working (on remodel projects) with some of the nation’s hotel chains,” Lyons said, “not just in California but in a couple of other states as well.” But growing and improving communities through well-conceived projects remains at the top of the list. “We really see ourselves growing further as a trusted urban infill developer,” said Lyons. “We’re always looking for the unused pieces of dirt that are out there.” — Murfey Construction, 2050 Hancock St., Suite B., San Diego (858) 459-6865. murfeyconstruction.com The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support La Jolla Light.

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OUR READERS WRITE Community must come together over flight path changes We live in north Pacific Beach and have experienced a large increase in airplane noise, not only from Northbound flights closer to the coastline, but more so from the Southbound flights. The flights no longer are required to “step up” to altitude (ascend, level off, ascend, level off), but gun their engines to attain altitude as quickly as possible. The noise reverberates off Mount Soledad and sets off car alarms in our cul-de-sac and vibrates in your chest. It is like standing at the end of a runway. I attended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) meeting and talked to no less than five people about this noise issue and the possibility of relocating the noise sensors with the flight path change, but it all fell on deaf ears. The landing noise has also increased as planes cut over La Jolla Shores on their way to the airport. It is so frustrating buying a home in a quiet neighborhood and ending up in a flight path! Diane Fons Editor’s Note: A local homeowners association recently discussed this matter at its monthly meeting after which one resident faxed La Jolla Light the following flier that was handed out: Airplane Noise: Due to changes in GPS tracking systems, the FAA has changed take-off and landing routes over San Diego. While Point Loma has been particularly organized in registering complaints, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and La Jolla have been relatively complacent. If you think you hear more frequent or louder plane noise than usual, please register a noise complaint or this may become a permanent change in the flight pattern. The FAA is planning more changes to be introduced in January. To register a noise complaint: • Call the 24-hour noise complaint hotline at (619) 400-2799 • E-mail your complaint to airnoise@san.org • Use the Regional Airport Authority’s Web-based flight tracking system Web Trak: webtrak5.bksv.com/san • Contact your elected representatives: Congressmember Scott Peters:

K.C. ALFRED

An airplane approaches San Diego International Airport as storm clouds fill the air. scott.peters@mail.house.gov (Handling the issue for Peters is jason.bercovitch@mail.house.gov) • County Supervisors elected Greg Cox to represent San Diego County on the issue: greg.cox@sdcounty.ca.gov • Alan Harris of Pacific Beach, who sits on the Airport Noise Authority sub-committee, is looking for someone to represent the community with the airport board and FAA. He can be reached at alanpacbch@gmail.com or (858) 229-4465. facebook.com/groups/plairroute To complain to FAA directly, comments can be emailed to 9-ANM-SoCalOAPM@faa.gov or submitted by regular mail to SoCal

GUEST COMMENTARY

La Jolla: Three Bubbles of Luck

BY HELENE HELBOE PEDERSEN Visiting professor at UCSD arrived to La Jolla in July to spend five months as a visiting scholar at UC San Diego. I brought my husband and two sons with me to enjoy a California family adventure. Now the adventure has almost come to an end. Soon we are going home to Denmark. When we first came to La Jolla, a play date was arranged on the playground of La Jolla Elementary School to introduce all the new students. A dad to one of the kids explained that he found his children extremely lucky to grow up in La Jolla, which he described as a bubble in a bubble, in a bubble. The first bubble was to be born in the United States, the next bubble was to live in California, and the third bubble was to grow up in La Jolla. Guarded by this three-layered bubble, his kids were able to learn and play in a safe and helpful community. When coming to a new place as a visiting scholar, you are also in need of at least three bubbles of luck. The Department of Political Science at UCSD was able to offer me an office space even though their space is so limited. They also supplied a lively and inspiring scientific community that took interest in my research and generously shared their ideas and time with me. Peet’s Coffee on campus made sure that I had the exact right amount of nicely brewed cappuccinos to make it through the sometimes long days in front of the computer. I have enjoyed and benefited immensely from my time

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Helene Helboe Pedersen and her family at UCSD. I was, however, only able to do so due to the second bubble of luck. Starting in a new school is never easy. Starting in a new school where you do not know the language is indeed difficult. If my sons had been miserable, I would have had a hard time concentrating on work. La Jolla Elementary School and especially our teachers

Kate Dyer and Katy Meyer made our sons feel safe and confident from the first day. Due to their efforts, they were able to learn English and make friends so fast that they are now sad to leave. La Jolla Elementary School is surely gifted with wonderful children and parents who have made our stay so much easier, pleasant and funny. Still, I had a husband to think of. He took leave to help me follow my dreams and ambitions. In this regard, La Jolla offered the third bubble of luck. The people of La Jolla and San Diego are open and interested, which makes it so much easier to integrate as a newcomer. Pannikin Coffee & Tea makes sure you will have a nice start of the day. The ocean and mountains drag you into challenging activities all day, and the Taste of Himalayas has become the favorite place for a family dinner, since their Chicken Tikka Masala has become the favorite dish of our sons. Wednesday next week, we are leaving to go home to our own bubble in Aarhus, Denmark. Denmark and the USA are so very different in terms of size, political system and nature. We have learned a lot from experiencing these differences, which inform our view of our own country, city and community. In a way, we all live in bubbles and it has truly been a pleasure to be part of yours for a while. Now, five months after the play date at school, we fully agree with the description of La Jolla as a three-layered bubble of luck. Thank you for welcoming us in your community. We hope you will take good care of it until we, hopefully, come back to visit one day.

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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) Metroplex EA, Federal Aviation Administration Western Service Center – Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057. Editor’s Note 2: When contacted, Alan Harris sent La Jolla Light this information: “Here is a new proposed flight pattern at bit.ly/flightpathproposal “Page 2 should be of concern to anyone in 92037. These are arrivals into San Diego Airport which has no landing curfew. The flight patterns started to shift late 2015. The next meeting of the Airport Noise sub-committee will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Airport Authority’s Airport Noise Office in Liberty Station, 2722 Truxtun Road. Barry Davis will present the past six months of flight data for arrivals and departures. It is important to note that departure routes have also changed. Previously they flew out over the ocean before turning north. Today, departing flights fly much closer to the coast. There have been only a few public notices and meetings regarding the NexGEN changes. Most resident’s have not felt it will impact them. metroplexenvironmental.com” ■ I want to share this urgent situation regarding the new flight path. I started a personal log of times that commercial jets were flying over my home in La Jolla Shores. I spend a lot of time outside gardening and playing with my dogs. I was so upset by this, I found the phone number for the local FAA office, gave my information and was able to confirm flights traveling at those time and dates. I am shocked no one in La Jolla was notified about the change. Why did our local City Council District 1 representative not inform us? Also, I never heard about any meetings from the FAA. You would have thought some kind of letter should have been sent to every homeowner in La Jolla. I pay a lot in property tax, as do others in La Jolla. Our property value will depreciate about 10 percent. I need to let the community know about the next Airport Noise Advisory Committee meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 3225 N. Harbor Drive, Administrative Offices; by the airport, 4 p.m. The Jewel has been tarnished once again; this is a quality-way-of-life matter. Karen Marshall ■ Bird Rock and nearby neighbors: I hope many of you have noticed the new aircraft noise we have been experiencing since the last week of October. This is due to flight path changes out of Lindbergh field made by the FAA. As this is causing terrible problems for many of us unaccustomed to such noise, particularly since it is almost constant 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., we are hoping that we can all come together to express our displeasure with the move by communicating this to the appropriate authorities that can help. Besides being injurious to our health and environment, it will affect the value of your property as the FAA has effectively moved “an airport” into our neighborhood. The more complaints they receive, the more effective we will be. Thank you for joining this effort. Of course, any comments or suggestions of additional actions we can take would be most appreciated. Beatriz Pardo

More letters support sharing La Jolla High School track ■ I want to include my two cents into the La Jolla High School track injustice taking place. I’ve also been trying to figure out why in the world the high school administrators would attempt to restrict the public from using the track as I’ve enjoyed the use of it since moving here. I’ve lived in La Jolla for four years and have been an avid user of the track and have looked forward to the re-opening. I may be wrong, but isn’t it taxpayer money that funded the new spiffy track and facilities? I’ve lived in many different places in the United States and have never seen a local PUBLIC high school try and restrict public use, even if only during certain hours. On the contrary it has always seemed to build a sense of neighborhood and commonwealth.

ASHLEY MACKIN

The renovated $12-million La Jolla High School Athletic Complex was unveiled in October 2016. The complex includes new home-and-visitor plazas, entry gates, bleachers, a press box, concession buildings, restrooms, weight rooms, tennis plaza, boys locker room and additional storage space; and the replacement of the synthetic turf field and resurfacing of the running track. Also, perhaps it’s just me but the new facilities and out buildings seem quite extravagant for a public school on the taxpayers’ dime. Rather than create ill will in the community, I imagine that the school district may want to re-think their stance considering the tab incurred by the taxpayers to hatch the shiny new accommodations. Diane Campochiaro ■ As a La Jolla High School alum, I remember constantly seeing members of the public jogging around the track, playing a friendly game of tennis on the courts, etc. and thinking how wonderful it is that the community has somewhere nice to exercise. As a student, I imagined my future self, enjoying the fields in my old age and recalling the memories of my time at LJHS. I hope that every effort will be made to keep these facilities public so that local residents may continue to benefit from their use. Andre Belanich ■ I join with other readers in protest of the recent closing of our local public high school’s track to La Jolla runners and walkers. There is no credible reason to deny reasonable public access to the track, which directly or indirectly, we in the community paid for and should be allowed to use. In my view, reasonable access means that the track should be open outside of regular school hours so long as the school is not using the stadium for an athletic event. I do not object to sensible rules for use of the track designed to protect students and preserve the newly renovated facility, but in general, walkers, joggers, and runners should have reasonable access to the track as they have in the past. William Larsen ■ I want to express my concern, and disappointment, that La Jolla High School is even considering making access to the school facilities private. As a member of the taxpaying community, to have a public school decide to close its sports fields is akin to announcing that the institution has the intent to become privately funded. By that same logic then the taxpayer should have the right to decide what schools their tax money goes to! A renovation to the sports fields does not warrant restriction to access by the public. I’ve seen my own high school in the San Francisco Bay Area redo their facilities a long time ago but everyone was still allowed to play and exercise. The folks who use these fields fully understand that official school events and organizations have priority when it comes to using the facilities. They’re not in conflict with any staff, students, etc. during their use of the fields, and

always make sure to clean up after themselves. There’s no valid assessment that the high school could make to claim that these individuals are in any way trying to vandalize/damage school property, especially since these people understand what a privilege it is to have a high school with sports facilities in an incredibly over-developed part of San Diego. I hope this message will resonate with other members of the community and bring an end to this absurd notion for private-use sports facilities at public institutions. Ilia Dolaptchiev

Letter shows lack of compassion for those in need ■ I was gobsmacked upon reading the letter to the editor in the Dec. 8 La Jolla Light (regarding the food program at Mary, Star of the Sea for those in need). Setting aside the dog-whistle nature of terms such as “undesirables” and “industry,” a cursory use of an Internet search engine will tell anyone interested in educating themselves that more than 423,000 people in San Diego County — 13 percent of the population — are food-insecure: feedingsandiego.org/hunger-research/map-the-meal-gap Typing a few more words into Google, you will see that many of the poor and food-insecure individuals in San Diego do indeed have jobs. The Center on Policy Initiatives (CPI) estimates that 41 percent of people over age 16 in San Diego who are living in poverty are employed: cpisandiego.org/living_and_working_in_poverty Merely receiving a paycheck is not enough to keep one on easy street in San Diego. CPI estimates that one-third of the population of San Diego lives in households unable to pay for basic needs; they are above the federal government’s poverty threshold but unable to cover the costs of living here. MIT calculates the living wage for a family of three in San Diego to be 2.5 times the federal poverty threshold. The comments about “undesirables” and keeping shelters on the outskirts of town so that La Jolla’s shopping district might not be sullied by the presence of the poor are so reminiscent of certain Dickensian characters. My hope for this holiday season is that we all might reject our inner Scrooges, reflect on our own blessings and cultivate some empathy, which our culture, at the moment, seems to be sorely lacking. Sarah Garrison

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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) FROM LETTERS, A23 ■ I wasn’t sure how to help feed those in need in our community until I read (the Our Readers Write section) in your Dec. 8 issue. After reading an opinion, I was moved to donate generously to “So Others May Eat” in order to help them with their wonderful work at Mary, Star of the Sea church. I hope everyone in La Jolla is moved to do the same. Andrew Shorenstein ■ It’s been a few days since I read (a letter containing) advice to Tresha Souza about feeding people in need in La Jolla. The request is to have an appropriate venue “on the outskirts of town,” certainly not “where industry happens” and in the retail district of Girard Avenue (even though it’s a church venue: Mary, Star of the Sea). My blood is still boiling. I’m wondering in what world we live in where we don’t help or feed people in need. Maybe folks do come from various parts to get a hot meal, maybe they do make a wage, maybe they work in La Jolla at minimum wage and need to stop for something to eat before taking a long bus ride home. Maybe they are kids who are not sure when they are gonna get dinner, maybe they are handicapped and that’s as far as they can get, maybe they don’t have a kitchen, maybe they have mental problems and don’t know how to cook, maybe they just need one moment a week to not feel judged — a safe place to eat with people who care about them. I admire Tresha Souza for her loving heart and open mind. She reminds us of the importance of family and extended family, of love and giving, not of pompous attitudes and distaste for humanity. Neva Sullaway

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Painter Wing Howard’s sizable whale mural hung at La Valencia Hotel’s Whaling Bar before La Jolla’s iconic watering hole closed permanently in February 2013 for major renovations and re-opened as Cafe La Rue. gather is the standard price for routing parking violations. When she wrote the check, she missed the 50 cent part and wrote it for $52.00 even. That oversight resulted in an additional penalty of $40. I find that absolutely outrageous, but we paid it anyhow. It reinforces my contention that the primary purpose of the city parking authority is pure and simple to raise money for the city with absolutely no consideration of the punishment fitting the crime. Ron Weiner

Also ‘ticked off’ by parking tickets issued in La Jolla

La Valencia story did not serve Whaling Bar fans

I am in complete sympathy and agreement with “Ticked off” who wrote that letter in the Dec. 8 La Jolla Light of being cited for overtime parking during times that she was not even in the Village. I had a similar experience with these overzealous meter maids. In April, I received a citation at 11:26 a.m. for overtime parking in a 2-hour zone which implied that I would have been in that spot since 9:26 a.m. or earlier. In fact, at that time, my car was parked in its usual spot in the underground garage in the building where I live. As I explained in my appeal letter to the city parking administration, I left my underground spot at 10 a.m. in my car to go to my gym on Fay Avenue, across from Vons. I was there until 10:40 a.m. before returning to my building where I parked outside because I had to shortly leave for an appointment. I was in that spot for 36 minutes when the citation was issued. So during the 2-hour period that the ticket issuer said I was parked outside for 2-hours plus, I was actually in my underground space and at another location for over one hour of that time. I included in my appeal a letter signed by my trainer and the manager of the gym who were present with me during the 40 minutes that I was there. My initial appeal was denied according to the review decision letter that stated that a complete Administrative Review of the citation had been performed by their staff and “after carefully reviewing the facts and evidence available, we have determined that the citation was properly issued.” Of course, this “careful review of the facts and evidence” did not include the city contacting either of my witnesses. I appealed again and took exception to their statement of their review of the facts. In a subsequent e-mail, I accused the city parking authority of ignoring exculpatory evidence in their zealous pursuit of a conviction whose single-minded purpose appeared to be to extract money from its citizens. To my surprise, the city upheld my appeal and refunded the fine that I had to submit at the time of my first appeal. Not to drag this out, but a few months later, my wife parked in a 3-minute zone as she ran up to our apartment to get something. Her car was there for about a minute when the meter maid ticketed her. The fine was $52.50 which I

■ I moved to La Jolla in 1968 and was soon told to go to the La Valencia’s Whaling Bar to get the real feeling for La Jolla. That advice was perfect and over many years I was never disappointed with the experiences at the La Valencia and the Whaling Bar. Yet that wonderful part of La Jolla history was sadly destroyed after the new hotel owners purchased the property from long-time local owners, the Collins family. Then the worst offense against La Jolla’s history occurred — the Whaling Bar was demolished including the oft-maligned yet historically significant artwork above the bar. In its place a “café” with the appeal of a commercialized coffee shop was put upon us. Gone forever are the charm, the charisma and the “Mad Men” atmosphere, so sought after then and now, that was the Whaling Bar. By the way is there anyone at all in the whole hotel that knows how to make a true “Whaler”? History not understood nor appreciated will always be lost. Steve DeLeau ■ I find it very ironic that in the recent story about La Valencia’s 90th anniversary, its management would claim that “they” built history in La Jolla. Their destruction of the Whaling Bar destroyed the heart and soul of the La Valencia hotel. The Whaling Bar’s mural and interior design was classical and historical, and it provided a tremendous amount of atmosphere. The current Café La Rue’s layout and interior design reminds one of a common coffee shop. The addition of paintings that were painted “in the same period as the original mural,” just doesn’t make the grade. Bob Newsome ■ I object to your front-page story (Dec. 1 La Jolla Light) hyping the commercial prospects of once-beautiful but much-altered La Valencia Hotel as it approaches the century mark under new management. This story does not begin to reflect the reality of what has befallen that famous property. Charming photos accompanying the story show leftover nostalgic details but remind us how much has been lost. Management chides us that local opposition to the

remodeling can be attributed to La Jolla’s character as “a community that is challenged by change.” In fact, La Jolla is a community besieged by change caused by myopic commercial profiteering, relentless grandiose redevelopment and extreme political neglect. We’ve got an unmitigated stench wafting into town from La Jolla Cove. Parked and moving cars choke our poorly-lit pot-holed streets; sidewalks are gooey with spent chewing gum, cluttered with sandwich-board signs and pop-up tables and chairs; vacant store-fronts litter the business streets for years because landlords hike rents and are willing to wait for tenants who will meet their high price — and then they get community planning rules modified to meet their claims of economic “distress.” Frances O’Neill Zimmerman

La Valencia story brought back memories My wife and I enjoyed the article about La Valencia Hotel in the Dec. 1 La Jolla Light. The La Valencia is where our wedding reception was held followning our marriage in La Jolla on Aug. 15, 1948. My wife and I were both at La Jolla Elementary School together from kindergarten through second grade. We met again as freshmen at San Diego State, and after many years in Los Angeles and Crown Point in Pacific Beach, we finally returned to La Jolla three years ago to live in the old family home that was built by my grandfather on Park Row, just before my wife and I were born in 1925. Yes, we are both in our 91st year. Fred Livingstone

CORRECTION In the Nov. 17 Business Spotlight, “La Jolla Addiction Healing Center can ‘C’ you well,’ Founder and CEO Kamran Zafar, Ph.D. of the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), describes the center’s three Cs: Catch it. Challenge it. Change it. The correct contact information for La Jolla Addiction Healing Center, located at 7590 Fay Ave., Suite 404 is (858) 454-4357.

What’s on YOUR mind? ■ Letters published in La Jolla Light express views and comments from readers in regard to community issues. 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 necesarily represent opinions of the newspaper staff or publisher.

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LA JOLLA NEWS NUGGETS Sherri Lightner recaps eight years of service, accomplishments In her final newsletter as City Council President, District 1 representative and La Jolla resident Sherri Lightner thanked constituents and recapped key accomplishments, many of which took place in La Jolla. “It’s been such an action-packed eight years filled with so many hard-earned successes for our District 1 communities and the entire city. It would not have been possible without the support and assistance from all of our dedicated District 1 community members. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I will be forever grateful to the people of District 1 for entrusting me with such an important and unforgettable role,” she wrote. “In La Jolla, we provided new lifeguard stations, more lifeguard coverage and additional park rangers for our parks. We also installed flashing crosswalk beacons on La Jolla Boulevard in WindanSea and added traffic light synchronization along La Jolla Parkway to assist with traffic flow. We worked with the community to form the La Jolla Village Merchants Association to represent the Business Improvement District and recently helped gain approval for a new Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) for La Jolla Village. We saved the historic La Jolla Post Office and added a Fab Lab and a Wet

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Lab in the La Jolla Library.” Lightner’s two terms in City Council concluded Dec. 12, when her successor, Barbara Bry, was sworn in (see below).

Barbara Bry sworn in as District 1 City Councilmember

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District 1 City Councilmember and La Jollan Barbara Bry (right) is sworn in Dec. 12 by her daughter, Rachel Kruer.

La Jolla resident Barbara Bry was sworn in Dec. 12 as the new San Diego City Council representative for District 1, which includes La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Del Mar Heights, Del Mar Mesa, Pacific Highlands, Torrey Pines, Torrey Hills and University City. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Balboa Theater in downtown San Diego.

Life Tributes

“I am eager to get to work for the residents of my district, and that is why I have hired an excellent team with diverse skills, talents and a wide range of experiences to run my District 1 Council office,” Bry said. “I expect my staff to respond rapidly to constituent needs and to assist me in developing and implementing innovative policy plans to keep San Diego safe, clean and prosperous.

Everlasting memories of loved ones

Kay Guarino 1925 - 2016

La JoLLa — at an early age, Kathryn Schlitt shortened her name to Kay, which better reflected her personality and style --- modern with a touch of glamour. Born in Chicago, she graduated from high school during the Great Depression and became a secretary. She stopped office work after marrying a handsome FBI agent, Jack Healey, with whom she raised three children in Colorado. When this marriage ended, Kay worked as the executive secretary for U.S. Senator Peter Dominick in his Denver office. after tiring of the Colorado winters, she moved to sunny San

Diego. She retired when she married Pat Guarino and they enjoyed many years of travel, Padres games and socializing with good friends. She was devoted to caring for Pat after his stroke for many years until his death.

When she moved to Casa de Mañana, her ready smile, sense of humor, and interest in current events attracted a new set of good friends and activities, and a new love, alan Dougall. Health problems at age 90 necessitated a move to Napa to be closer to family, but her heart and soul never left La Jolla. Kay lived long enough to see the Chicago Cubs win the World Series, which brought her great joy and memories of going to Wrigley Field on Ladies’ Day to admire the handsome players. Kay enjoyed politics, playing bridge, and spending time with and advising her children. She

lived her life as she wanted, had no regrets, and was ready to leave. She did so, quickly and painlessly, from natural causes earlier this week at age 91. Kay is survived by her sister, Marge Heller of Rancho Mirage; her children, Kathleen andersen of Napa, Colleen Sigley of Georgetown, TX, and Joe Healey of Denver, Co; and four grandchildren, Shannon and Ian Sigley, and Emily and Max andersen. a memorial will be held at a later date. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

My team and I will be out in the community attending meetings, holding office hours, meeting with residents at community coffees, and canvassing neighborhoods to learn about the priorities of District 1 residents.” Although still in development, Bry’s new City Council website is: sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd1

Edith Helen (Feild) Monsees June 5, 1924 - December 5, 2016

La JoLLa — Edith Helen (Feild) Monsees, 92, of La Jolla, died on December 5, 2016. Edith Helen was born in New orleans and attended Metairie Park Country Day School and Newcomb College. Many summers, the Feild family came to La Jolla to escape the summer Louisiana heat. It was here that Edith Helen met and married Wayne E. Monsees, MD, a La Jolla ophthalmologist and widower with three very young children. a younger brother was born a few years later. Edith Helen was a lifelong environmentalist, supporter of civil liberties and progressive politics. She devoured books, magazines and newspapers. She loved her family, friends, birding and tennis. Edith Helen is survived by her two sons, Thomas (Barbara) Monsees of St. Louis and Philip Monsees of Point Loma; grandsons, James Monsees of San Francisco and Nicholas

Monsees (Jean Hyun) of Chicago; nieces, Ellen Monsees and Natalie Garth; nephew, Bryant Garth; and close friend, LaQuita Robbins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; son, Larry; daughter, anne; and sister, Pat. The family thanks the wonderful friends and caregivers who have helped during her long illness. The memorial service will be private. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

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Regents Road Bridge project deleted from plans The San Diego City Council voted Dec. 5 to eliminate the controversial Regents Road bridge project from the University Community Plan. The amendment passed 6-2 after three hours of public comment. In the plans for decades, the $60-million project would have granted a second north-south route for an area that is often congested. Environmentalists opposed it because of the contamination it would bring to Rose Canyon, but the project also had its supporters — including Louis Rodolico, a 2016 City Council candidate for District 1 who ran his campaign advocating for construction of the bridge. Said City Council President Sherri Lightner, “I am supportive of the proposed recommendations, and I am grateful to City staff and community members for all their input and hard work over the past several years to finalize this amendment.”

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A Guide to Holiday Happenings BY ASHLEY MACKIN Events that celebrate the season in song and spirit abound this month. Here is a roundup:

Nutcracker Performances ■ San Diego Ballet Company returns to La Jolla for its production with two La Jollans in key roles. Directed by Robin Sherertz-Morgan and Javier Velasco, this professional ballet will be staged at UC San Diego’s Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.16; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Muirlands Middle Schooler Rhys Rudolph will return as Clara, the who receives a “magical” nutcracker for Christmas. Playing the part of Clara’s mischievous younger brother Fritz, is Marina Hall, 10, of La Jolla Elementary School. Tickets from $25. (619) 294-7378. sandiegoballet.org ■ City Ballet of San Diego’s performance (accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra & Chorus) takes the stage at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 23 at Spreckels Theater, 121 Broadway, downtown San Diego. Following each matinee, members of the cast will be in the lobby to greet the audience and pose for photos. Tickets from $32. cityballet.org ■ Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker takes the stage, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown San Diego. Tickets from $53. sandiegosymphony.org

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Erik Gronborg poses in front of a full-scale photo of his garden.

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Mingei Museum hosts ‘Erik Gronborg Experience’ Family Sunday set for Dec. 18 with music, art projects BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT ant to have an artful experience for the holidays? Visit the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park for the “Erik Gronborg Experience,” a selection of striking pieces from the half-century-long career of the Solana Beach-based artist on exhibit through March 12. Gronborg first came to the United States from Denmark in 1959, a working-class Dane looking for a progressive art education. He found what he wanted at UC Berkeley in the early 1960s, where a community of artists were doing their own bronze-casting and gathering around abstract-expressionist ceramic guru Peter Voulkas. Gronborg began as a sculptor, SEE ERIK GRONBORG, B6

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The Christmas Dinner from Heck

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riendships can be tested in many ways, but nothing really compares to a 5-year-old with a violin. A close friend’s three boys were good friends with my two, and our families dined together frequently. My friend had always wanted a daughter, and in what I am speculating was the aftermath of an adult-beverage-infused evening (she all but said so), she and her husband decided to go for it. To their delight, nine months later came Minnie. Let me just say that Minnie is now an adult and a lovely young woman. But 5 was not her best year. Recollecting back on a vacation we took with her family around that time, Olof’s and my common memory was wanting to leave Minnie by the side of the road. It’s not at all surprising that a first-ever daughter showing up seven years after three boys would be cherished. But from her older brothers’ perspective, the moment Minnie was born, they became chopped liver. If the boys behaved badly, they were sent to their rooms. If Minnie melted down, she had “low glycogen stores.” The boys complained that they should be able to have low glycogen stores, too. It was clear to everyone who knew our

friends that the sun rose and set on Minnie’s little tushie. When dinner guests came, the boys were relegated to the kitchen but Minnie reigned at the dinner table basking in compulsory adoration. In actuality, it was probably for Minnie’s safety that she wasn’t deposited in the kitchen with her brothers who in that era lost no opportunity to engage in revenge torment of her out of sight of her parents. We really liked these long-time friends and we knew that Minnie would get eventually older, assuming her brothers didn’t kill her first. So we’d just have to wait it out. That was until the violin. Now, one of Minnie’s older sibs was a talented violinist. When Minnie was 5, her parents determined on no rational basis whatsoever that that she was the next Jascha Heifetz. Her future at Carnegie Hall was a given. Minnie herself seemed to have no interest in the violin, but knew that producing it would be a phaser lock of attention on her for as long as she held this instrument in her little fingers, sawing back and forth as her mom beamed adoringly. Mom’s rationale for subjecting guests at every opportunity to Minnie and the violin was that it was important for Minnie to learn to perform in front of others. Efforts by all

who knew her to explain that one might wait until a child could perform a single line of identifiable music fell on deaf ears. That Christmas, we were invited to Christmas dinner along with our friends’ extended family whom we knew well. These friends were fabulous cooks so dining with them was always a gastronomic treat. We had all barely retired, happily sated, to the open-concept family room after dinner, the folks doing dishes nearby, when Minnie appeared with the violin for a “Christmas concert.” The looks of collective horror went unnoticed. And so Minnie sawed and screeched away. At the end of each alleged piece, we all clapped politely then looked at her parents beseechingly to parole us. But they were awash in Terminal Delusional Besottment. Never one to lose a captive audience, Minnie simpered, “Mommy, can I play one more?” (Sounded like the same cat-being-cruellydecapitated-with-rusty-cheese-knife tune to us each time.) And mom would smile indulgently, “Well, just one more.” A half-hour later, the audience was starting to get desperate. One by one, they began getting up and wandering back into the dining room on the pretense of going to the rest room. Except, of course, they didn’t come back. Finally it was down to Olof and me. We were trading frantic non-verbal communications. Fantasies of creating a garrote with the violin strings were hard to stifle. Finally, I nodded to Olof and he made his escape. When Minnie finished her next “piece,” some 40 minutes into this torture, I jumped up and clapped, making a dash for the dining room. If she asked if she could play just one more, I’ll never know. I was

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When Minnie appeared with the violin for a ‘Christmas concert,’ the looks of horror went unnoticed. already gone. In the dining room, everyone had resumed their dinner places. “Is she done?” whispered Minnie’s grandfather hopefully. They were hoping if they whispered, no one would find them. Fortunately, after a very long year of Minnie concerts, even the violin teacher implored Minnie’s mom to let her “mature” for a few more years. Seriously, it was one of the happiest days of my life. Now that Minnie and her brothers are adults, the playing field has leveled and they are all close. As I said, I’m enormously fond of her. And fortunately for my friendship with her mother, Minnie never took up a musical instrument again. — Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in La Jolla Light. Reach her at inga47@san.rr.com

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■ The Children’s School presents a family friendly production, performed by The Dance Academy, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The Children's School, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane. Tickets $10, available by e-mailing danceacademy@san.rr.com

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Concerts ■ The 32nd annual St. James music series opens with “A Baroque Christmas Concert” 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Featuring the Aulos Ensemble (flauto traverso, baroque oboe, baroque violin, baroque cello and harpsichord) showcasing an evening of traditional carols interspersed with instrumental noels and cantatas. St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St. Tickets $30, children and students are free. For tickets, call (858) 459-3421, ext. 109. sjbts.org ■ The Bishop’s School presents a Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Features Bishop’s choirs singing seasonal music. Considered a highlight of the holiday season. The Bishop’s School, 7607 La Jolla Blvd. $10. (858) 459-4021. bishops.com

Holiday Lunch ■ La Jolla Recreation Center hosts its annual Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Recommended for families with children 2 to 10 years old. $5 per child donation accepted at the door, 615 Prospect St. Kids can join Santa and his helpers for cookie decorating and lunch. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. (858)

■ The San Diego Circus Center presents its 2016 winter show: Winter’s Roundabout, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at San Diego Circus Center, 2050 Hancock St. See winter-themed trapeze acts, wheel tricks, handstands, clowning, skills, rope tricks and more. Tickets from $20. sandiegocircuscenter.org DANIEL K. LEW

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To the Theater! ■ Plot: A community group gathers for its annual radio-show performance of Charles Dickens’ famous story, but will the actor playing Scrooge make it in time, and can the troupe pull it off, despite the bad weather? Come and find out at “A Christmas Carol: A Classic Radio Play” from La Jolla Theatre Ensemble’s Matt Thompson, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 and Wednesday, Dec. 21, La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla. Blvd. $10 Suggested donation. (858) 459-0831. ljcommunitycenter.org ■ True confessions from Santa’s eight reindeer come in the reading of “The

Eight: Reindeer Monologues” by Jeff Goode, considered one of the funniest and filthiest readings inspired by Christmas, 10 p.m. Dec. 16-17 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. In this dark comedy, eight reindeer will dish about the “real” Santa, causing quite the scandal to erupt at the North Pole. Adult language and humor, no children. Tickets from $20. (858) 481-1055. northcoastrep.org ■ San Diego Musical Theatre presents “Miracle on 34th Street” matinees and evenings through Dec. 23 at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. Tickets from $30. (858) 560-5740. sdmt.org ■ Impro Theatre presents Dickens Unscripted, an improvised winter

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Ceramic vase (1997), painted black to highlight the colors of the plants it will hold.

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Irina and Erik Gronborg in the garden of the house they’ve lived in for 41 years. ‘When we moved here, all you could see was chain-link fences and the neighbors,’ said Irina. Hampton said. “And his house and garden — the way he and his wife, Irina, transform the world — is an art piece, too.” So part of the house is displayed at the Mingei, with views of the garden, in what is not just an exhibit, but an “experience,” a real sense of the artist’s creative life over 50-plus years. Some of Gronborg’s writings are featured, too, with selected photos, in the attractive brochure that accompanies the show. In the living room installation, don’t miss the painting — specially framed by her husband — by Irina, an artist in her own right, who teaches drawing at The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla. And spend a few minutes watching the large-screen, silent excerpt from a 1979 video showing Gronborg at work on a ceramic piece. To see more, step into the Mingei Studio for a small-screen viewing of “Erik Gronborg: Artist in Clay,” a 30-minute video by Judith Nikolaidis, which originally aired on KPBS-TV. Does Gronborg have favorites among his pieces? “They’re all mine,” he said. “I love them all.” He works primarily in wood these days, and will be giving an illustrated talk on “Making Furniture, Slow And Spontaneous” — his special approach to woodworking — Jan. 26. “Slow and spontaneous. That’s the nature of working in wood — it takes time,”

Gronborg said. “You have to make it functional and sturdy enough to last, but the shape of it, the way it develops, is the spontaneous part. When I start out, I have no idea what the piece will look like when it’s finished. Most woodworkers work in a much more controlled fashion. I work with any medium the same way.” If you have questions about “The Gronborg Experience,” ask the docents, who are exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. And there’s more to see at the Mingei: upstairs are exhibits of American and European Folk Art, Artful Tools and Utensils, and other fine things from the permanent collection. There’s great shopping too, in the gift store. Come on Family Sunday, Dec. 18, and admission is just $5 per family, which includes live music, art projects and plenty of family fun. ■ IF YOU GO: “The Erik Gronborg Experience” is on view through March 12 at Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego. There will be a Family Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 with admission for special activities $5 per family. Erik Gronborg will present an illustrated talk, “Making Furniture, Slow And Spontaneous,” 6-7:30 pm. Thursday, Jan. 26, details at sfoley@mingei.org (619) 239-0003. mingei.org

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Adaptive surf contest concocted at La Jolla Shores

Championship included athletes from 22 countries

Team USA athlete Dani Burt participates in the Standing or Kneeling division.

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BY MARÍA JOSÉ DURÁN Spanish national Aitor Francesena took the gold in the inaugural Visually Impaired division at the World Adaptative Surfing Championship (WASC) that took place at La Jolla Shores Dec. 9-11. A lifelong surfer, Francesena lost vision in both eyes four years ago in a surfing accident, but didn’t give up and kept practicing the adaptive discipline of the sport. “When you surf and you can see, you do what the wave tells you to do. Then, when you can’t see, like me, is all about the sensations. I surf by sensations, and those are more difficult to find, because if the wave doesn’t have curvature or speed, you can’t maneuver and you fall,” Francesena explained. Delegates from 22 countries participated in the second WASC, organized by the International Surfing Association (ISA), and Team Brazil was crowned overall victor of the championship, followed by host Team USA and Team Chile. ISA president Fernando Aguerre said since last year’s WASC, countries all over the world have organized their own national tournaments to send adaptive athletes like Francesena to La Jolla. “When we announced the second edition of the WASC, a lot of the national surfing federations that did not run adaptive surfing programs actually started running them, so adaptive

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San Diego Councilmember Lorie Zapf, International Surfing Association president Fernando Aguerre and then-City Council president Sherri Lightner kick off the World Adaptive Surf Championship at The Shores. surfing exploded all over the world. We just basically gave them a runway to take off,” Aguerre said. The 2015 surf competition featured four categories: Standing or Kneeling; Prone; Assisted; and Seated, but for this year the number bumped to six when ISA divided the Standing or Kneeling into two categories, depending on the level of ability, and added the Visually Impaired division. “We could do as many as we want, because the categories are not decided yet. There is such a multitude of physical limitations, so you can continue to sub-categorize. The problem is, if you create too many categories there are not enough athletes, and if you create too few, then there is too much

Visually impaired athlete Aitor Francesena surfs a wave in the first day of the competition.

difference in ability between the top guys and the bottom guys,” Aguerre said. Dani Burt of Team USA participated in the Standing Division 2 with a prosthesis. She started surfing in 2007, three years after she lost her right leg in an accident. “I body boarded before (the accident), so I had wave knowledge and I knew how to swim, all those things help. ... When adaptive surfing came around, it was the best thing ever.” Burt was one of only seven women in the competition, but she said she wants to get more females involved. “I’d like to get female divisions, because right now I compete with the guys, which is totally fine but I’d like to see more women compete.” A physical therapist, Burt has been

practicing in the sport since last year’s WASC and one of her goals, she explained, is to make it to the 2024 Paralympics. Adaptive surf is not yet a sport that competes at the worldwide championship, but Aguerre hopes that organizing the WASC will help with that. “This year after the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, I saw with tears in my eyes the International Olympic Committee approve surfing for the Tokyo Olympics, so now we are an Olympic sport … and the whole thing has changed! Now, of course, the ultimate goal for this event is to be part of the Paralympic Games, which is a separate organization,” Aguerre explained. Walking around the La Jolla Shores during

the December competition, one could see many surfboards, athletes of all ages and abilities, volunteers and countless smiles. Francesena said he felt that happiness himself. “All these people here are sick or have (mobility issues). But you see them and they are happy, they have joy, and making them smile is worth gold. This competition is an example for the world.” For Aguerre, making others happy was always the motivation to organize the WASC. “This is a means to an end and the end is to have a better world, and more happier people. That’s why I do what I do. It’s fun, it keeps me happy, and I think it keeps a bunch more people happy, then it’s worth living in this world.”

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‘It’s Time to Retire’

La Jolla Shores’ only dry cleaners to close this month

BY ASHLEY MACKIN Private Line Cleaners — the only dry cleaning business in La Jolla Shores — will close its doors for good on Dec. 24 after 27 years on Avenida de la Playa (rumor has it the location may become an ice cream shop). The owner and operator, Shores resident Mae Lee, is retiring after spending her “golden years” at the business. “Over 27 years, I’ve had a lot of regular customers. There are people who started coming here when I got here, who still come to me today. My customers are like family, since this is not a very heavy commercial area or very big,” she said. “I’m happy I got to spend my golden years — my 30s, 40s and 50s — here.” The Korea native said she used to live above the cleaners, and by being so close to her job, she established a trust among her patrons. “When I lived upstairs, work was 24-hour for me; because people knew I was there, they would ring the bell and say, ‘Mae! Mae! I have an emergency, I need something!’ ” she laughed. “So I got very close to my customers over the years.” In addition to dry cleaning services, Lee also provided alterations. “I learned to sew from my mother, who was very good at it, so people like the way I do alterations,” she said. Between her mother and family through marriage, it seemed a career in dry cleaning was her destiny. “My brother-in-law has a dry cleaning company with several (locations), so when I moved to San Diego, he suggested I take over this business,” she said, noting the location where Private Line Cleaners stands was already a dry cleaners and she walked in when the previous owner was retiring. “It was easy for me to get into this business,” she laughed.

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Private Line Cleaners owner and operator Mae Lee is retiring at the end of December and will close the shop. And the location couldn’t be better. “I love living and working here. Every morning and afternoon, I take a walk around The Shores. It’s beautiful. I wake up at 5 a.m. and walk for one hour. I pray, sing, walk and it’s a great way to start the day. Then when the day is done, I walk around at sunset,” she said. She added that the location provides a steady stream of customers. “There are winter people who come here from the East Coast, and summer people who come from Texas and Arizona. They bring a lot because they stay for a few months. They always come and

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three children. In retirement, she hopes to spend more time with them, volunteer, and maybe travel. “I have two daughters and a 21-year-old son. He’s a senior at San Diego State University and in May, he’s going to graduate, so I have to be here until at least then. “My husband is a pastor, and he’s focused on missionary work in Mexico, China and Korea ... and he wants me to come with him. I don’t think I’m ready yet, but I’m thinking about it. I have a lot of good memories here. I’m sad to be leaving, but it’s time to retire.”

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t’s the season when supermarkets transform into giant candy stores for adult foodies. Aisles overflow with sugar and spice and edible vice, including uncured bacon jam, chocolate chip panettones, gingerbread houses and tubs of duck fat. Here’s my A-list of seasonal gems that come but once a year, so grab them while they’re good and plenty. No Skid Roe: Caviar is a luxurious, energizing indulgence with a rich store of vitamins, minerals and protein that’ll make you feel like Jay Gatsby during the holidays. To the caviarphile, the lightly salted, non-fertilized sturgeon eggs or roe from Iranian and Russian producers in the Caspian Sea are nonpareil. The cream of the caviar crop comes from three species — Osetra, Sevruga and Beluga, the latter producing exquisite roe coveted for a soft texture that’s firm to the bite, with uniform pearl-size grains ranging from glossy jet black to pale grey. That accounts for Beluga’s sticker shock — $200 to $300 per ounce. Bargain basement prices for other delectable (and more eco-friendly) varieties are available if you shop around. Finely chopped red onions and hard-boiled eggs are traditional accompaniments to caviar. Be sure to use a

non-metallic serving spoon such as one made from mother-of-pearl as metal imparts an unpalatable flavor to the delicate roe. An Eggnog Monologue: Upper crust Brits from the 17th century, who owned large dairy and chicken farms, whipped up concoctions of milk, eggs, spices, and a splash of brandy to warm the cockles of their hearts during dank winters. Eggnog has become a celebratory seasonal beverage around the globe with various countries adapting the recipe to suit their climates and palates. The Mexican version called rompope has a heavy-handed sprinkling of Mexican cinnamon and rum. In the Netherlands the advocaat loaded with brandy, cognac, egg yolks and vanilla bean is so thick it can be eaten with a spoon, while Japan’s tamagozake, nicknamed “sake nog,” blends a raw egg and sugar into warm sake. As eggnog typically contains raw eggs, use high-quality, cage-free, organic or pasteurized ones to decrease salmonella risks. If that doesn’t give you a dose of comfort, whip up a vegan version, or buy an organic, reputable brand. You Quack Me Up: A whole citrus glazed roasted duck with wild rice pilaf is a festive way to celebrate the holidays. A completely dark meat fowl, duck provides an excellent

source of protein, vitamins and minerals, but also a high-fat content — saturated, monoand polyunsaturated. Alas, the cholesterol-conscious should eat moderately. If you like to give your jaw a good workout, buy Mallard with flesh that’s lean yet greasy, and somewhat tough. The Muscovy has an overpowering flavor so is best used for its liver to make foie gras, (now legal after a Los Angeles judge reversed the statewide ban on the controversial food). The White Pekin, the country’s most popular breed has a rich flavor minus the gaminess, along with leaner, more succulent meat. From Soup to Chestnuts: This time of year Nat King Cole’s iconic tune chimes in my head, “Chestnuts roasting in an open fire,” and my mouth waters for these treats. They come whole with tough mahogany skins encapsulating creamy white soft kernels, or already peeled in decorative tins or jars. Chestnuts are as divine in savory dishes as they are in sweet ones. Due to the high starch content (but thankfully low in fat and calories) the kernels are used as spud substitutes, especially in European cuisines. Take the chill off a winter’s night with a steamy bowl of toasted chestnut almond bisque. For a riff on classic Italian try chestnut risotto or ravioli. For some seasonal sides, stuff the hollows of acorn squash with mashed chestnuts, or whip up a chestnut soufflé with a brandy drizzle. A bittersweet chocolate chestnut torte would satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth. My personal favorite is this chestnut puree with an avalanche of whipped cream that has been savored around the world, particularly at the romantic, century-old

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he Athenaeum Music & Arts Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday party brought the spirit of the season to the Village Dec. 11, when members and volunteers enjoyed holiday decor, eggnog, sweets and a cookie display of La Jolla created by Girard Gourmet. Pianist Sammy Pistritto provided the audio for classic carols and there was also live jazz. The Athenaeum is located at 1008 Wall St. ljathenaeum.org

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■ San Diego Actors Theater presents a staged reading series at the Riford Library, starting with “The Zoo Story” by Pulizter Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee. Directed by Patricia Elmore Costa, the reading stars Fred Harlow and Tom Steward, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7555 Draper Ave. $8-$10. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org

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Something to See ■ Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla presents “Between the Covers No. 4,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7825 Fay Ave., courtyard level. Among the items on display will be volumes from Blaeu’s “Grand Atlas,” a Japanese atlas “Renpo Shiryaku,” a map of Peiping and more. (855) 653-6277. RSVP appreciated at roz@lajollamapmuseum.org or lajollamapmuseum.org ■ Mark Quint presents “Book/House,” through Dec. 31 at the Quint Projects gallery space, 5171 Santa Fe St., San Diego. On display will be Aaron Stephan’s Building Houses / Hiding Under Rocks, an interactive sculpture made of library books, along with a selection of artist books. (858) 454-3409. quintgallery.com

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Book Sale and Storytime ■ Have you got your art book yet? The Athenaeum Music & Arts library book sale continues through Dec. 30, and as an added bonus, there is Children’s Storytime 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 21 and 28 at 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org

Museum Magic ■ The IMAX film “National Parks Adventure” screening through to next year at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park, takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Soar over red rock canyons, hurtle down steep mountain peaks and explore other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor places. Narrated by Robert Redford, 1 and 5 p.m. shows daily, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego. $19.95, with discounts. (619) 238-1233. rhfleet.org ■ Through Jan. 2, San Diego Natural History Museum presents “Animals: Machines in Motion,” a look into the complexity of how animals survive. See the marvel of natural engineering from a cheetah’s sprint to a flea’s jump, from a crocodile’s chomp to an owl’s hearing, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego. Tickets $28, with discounts. (619) 232-3821. sdnat.org/animals ■ The last Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego exhibit at the La Jolla campus (before it closes for an extensive multi-year renovation) is “The Uses of Photography: Art, Politics, and the Reinvention of the Medium,” on view until Jan. 2 at 700 Prospect St. See it during museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. $10. (858) 454-3541. mcasd.org

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Wheat and Water hosts Bird Rock holiday party BY ASHLEY MACKIN n lieu of its regular Community Council meeting, Bird Rockers celebrated the season Dec. 6 at one of the town’s newest eateries, Wheat and Water. In addition to monthly meetings at various venues along La Jolla Boulevard, the Bird Rock Community Council hosts movie nights, summer parties and the December gathering each year. birdrockcc.org

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Gratitude in Recovery this Thanksgiving Season The Thanksgiving holiday begins a month of celebrations that involve the spreading of joy and gratitude. However, this is not so easy to take part in for the recovering addict. Most people suffering from addiction feel that they are different from everyone else. Perhaps they believe they have been wronged or that “the system” continues to be stacked against them, but this sense of apartness often fosters and fuels the destructive behaviors of most addicts. The most important thing for people suffering from addiction to remember is how much does come down to choice, including

and especially attitude. Choosing one’s attitude or state of mind may sometimes be the only freedom available to them at a particular time. Why is it important to choose gratitude? Gratitude will establish the way people act with the world around them. Gratitude is also what can keep people calm in the face of jealousy. Gratitude can help people focus on what they have rather than what they don’t have, and this can open addiction recovery patients up to a greater experience of positivity. Sure, this might be easier said than done. Feeling gratitude every day is something that must shift the addict’s mindset completely, something that is part of a new way of being during recovery. Feeling grateful is not something that can be checked off a daily list. Addiction recovery patients: Don’t dwell on what your addiction has taken away from your life; instead, focus on the opportunities now available to you. Don’t think about what could have been; focus on where you are now and what you have that you can work with. Think of the many things you have to offer the world around you, and what you can contribute. Being able to make some kind of contribution

in the world is a form of taking back power from the destructiveness of your addiction. It is critical to appreciate the little things, however they come. Don’t get tripped up during your recovery process in comparing yourself or your experience to anyone else’s. Comparison leads to both jealousy and selfpity. Instead, remember that everything that comes to you, a moment of joy, a small gift, a sign of progress, no matter how small, it is yours. You aren’t entitled to anything, so appreciate the times of joy with friends, the acts of kindness, the beautiful day. Then, keep track of what you are grateful for every day. Get a special journal for this, and make sure to follow through, no matter if it feels awkward at first. Even if what you have to write at first seems inconsequential, many patients in recovery have found this a beneficial way to not only take stock of the good things but to have a major shift in attitude and positivity. Then, focus outward by doing something for someone else. During the throes of addiction, the attitude of most addicts is one of narcissism and self-absorption. This

focusing on the self breeds entitlement and then comparison, and all those feelings of jealousy (which feed into the idea that one person matters, deserves, or is entitled to more than others). But ﬁnding humility and seeking to help others provides a gratitude that comes with no strings attached, which is better for the mood than any drug can be. This will be especially critical during the holiday season, when it’s easy to fall into habits of self-pity and resentment. If being with your family on Thanksgiving may seem overwhelming or provide too many triggers during your recovery period, consider the many forums for volunteering that can greatly beneﬁt from your participation. When people are grateful to you for your service, or for helping them in any way, it is easier to feel that powerful force of gratitude within yourself. Column continued at www.lajollalight.com/la-jolla-healingcenter/sd-gratitude-in-recovery-thisthanksgiving-season-20161115-story. html

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50 dancers fill the stage at UC San Diego’s Potiker Theatre LET’S REVIEW BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT horeographer Anne Gehman, an MFA candidate at UC San Diego, has been a valued member of San Diego’s dance community since 2010, teaching and performing with San Diego Dance Theater and other companies. These days, she’s particularly interested in leading dancers and audiences into altered states of awareness, creating an environment where art and empathy coexist. Her latest piece, “Giving Way,” was originally staged with 10 dancers at the Mingei Museum, as part of Jean Isaacs’ Trolley Dances 2015. This month, expanded to a potential 100 dancers and re-titled “One Hundred Giving Way,” it was a pre-holiday gift to audiences able to catch one of the six performances at La Jolla Playhouse’s Potiker Theatre Dec. 2-10. On opening night, the 54 dancers listed in the program — I counted 47 onstage — were mostly women, all barefoot, in everyday clothing. The initial partnerings were fairly static, with a lot of standing, staring and leaning, before drifting off to find other partners, hands stretching out until someone took hold. Then there was random running, clumping, giggling and occasional freestyling, and somewhere along the way, the audience embraced the randomness, connected with the dancers, and got hooked. “I thought it was breathtaking,” said one woman after the performance. “I loved that they were all ages, all shapes and sizes, some SEE DANCERS, B25

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Cocoa, cookies and carols at Bishop’s tree lighting

he Bishop’s School’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting took place Dec. 1 on the Quad off 7607 La Jolla Blvd. Attending the evening’s festivities were students, faculty, staff and their families, and Santa Claus, who made a guest appearance. The fun began at 5:30 p.m. celebrating the Christmas story with scripture readings and music in St. Mary’s Chapel. Afterward, there were cookies and hot cocoa on the Quad before the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal church, The Bishop’s School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12 who live throughout San Diego County.

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t was a holly, jolly day at La Jolla Community Center when the annual Holiday Lunch, held Dec. 12, brought members and guests for an afternoon of shopping, socializing and lunch. With local vendors offering art, clothes and gifts (not to mention the silent auction table), attendees were able to cross everyone off their shopping list before enjoying a lunch with friends and a raffle of gifts. La Jolla Community Center is located at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. and offers daily programs to enrich the lives of La Jolla seniors. (858) 459-0831. ljcommunitycenter.org â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ashley Mackin

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he La Jolla Lutheran Church women’s group known as the Christian Women of La Jolla celebrated the first of what they hope will become an annual tradition: The Festival of Santa Lucía (aka St. Lucia’s Day), on Dec. 9. The Swedish tradition and special holiday feast, also known as “The Festival of Light,” is celebrated on Dec. 13, most commonly in Scandinavia where there are long winters and short days, so the Festival brings light to people’s lives. Modern celebrations include a girl dressing in a white dress with a red sash round her waist and a crown of candles on her head. Lauren Dorst of La Jolla played the role of St. Lucia for the La Jolla celebration with genuine candles in her crown. (Her mother was close by with a spray bottle of water!). According to legend, St. Lucia brought food to aid Christians hiding from persecution in the catacombs during the third century. La Jolla Lutheran Church is located at 7111 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-6459. lajollalutheranchurch.com — From La Jolla Lutheran Church reports

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030863 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Smairat Consulting Located at: 4225 Executive Square, suite 600, La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 4225 Executive Square, ste. 600, La Jolla, CA 92037. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Richard N. Smairat, 11772 Carmel Creek Rd., Unit 206, San Diego, CA 92130. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 10/01/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2016. Richard N. Smairat. LJ2274. Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-028936 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Deborah K. Hopper, Ph.D. Located at: 5405 Morehouse Dr., Ste. 120, San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 12191, La Jolla, CA 92039-2191 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Deborah K. Hopper, 8124 Caminito Sonoma, La Jolla, CA 92037. 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 11/07/2016. Deborah K. Hopper. LJ2264. Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2016.

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Sound designer Kris Apple with choreographer Anne Gehman through, a lighted orb-on-a-stick descends from above and gets launched into wide-swinging circles, narrowly missing a running dancer or two every time. But wait — 50 dancers? Weren’t there supposed to be 100? “I put out the call for 100 in September, and I ended up with over 50,” Gehman said. “About 25 percent are professional dancers, and a few just can’t make every one of our performances.” But 100 remains the target number: there are 100 tiny light bulbs suspended from the ceiling, a starry sky over the dancers, and 100 circles on the “hole-y” floor, which MFA student Matthew Herman designed so that the groupings of the circles are all prime numbers that add up to 100. And then there’s the soundscape, an eclectic mix by musician/composer Kris Apple that ranges from folk songs to Foo Fighters, and includes rhythmic scratches from an old vinyl record and Apple’s own solos on violin and drums ... not to mention the sound of silence, while 100 bare feet create their own rhythm on the floor. Gehman called “One Hundred Giving Way,” quite an adventure. And her dancers added: “It was such fun!” The piece, it turns out, is her thesis project. Keep an eye out for more adventures to come.

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$1,999,000-$2,349,000 9543 POOLE STREET, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 4BD / 4.5BA SUZANNE M. GIANNELLA, PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-248-6398 $2,150,000 3BD / 2BA

5520 CHELSEA AVENUE, LA JOLLA RACHAEL KAISER, CANTER BROKERAGE

SAT & SUN 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. 619-302-2363

$2,298,000 3BD / 3.5BA

7667 HILLSIDE DRIVE, LA JOLLA CAROL MARIA DOTY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

$2,795,000 5BD / 3.5BA

2230 VIA LUCIA, LA JOLLA ED MRACEK, PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 858-382-6006

$2,895,000 3BD / 3BA

7811 HILLSIDE DR, LA JOLLA ANTHONY HALSTEAD, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 619-813-8626

$3,495,000 5BD / 5.5BA

2283 VIA FRESA, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. JIM MCINERNEY, PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-480-9945

$3,495,000 4BD / 3.5BA

7324 REMLEY PLACE, LA JOLLA SAT 12 P.M. - 4 P.M., SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. JOHN WILSON, COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 858-429-9336

$3,995,000 4BD / 4.5BA

835 LA JOLLA RANCHO ROAD, LA JOLLA SUSANA CORRIGAN & PATTY COHEN, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

$4,289,000 5BD / 5BA

1642 VALDES DR, LA JOLLA THOMAS MORAN, COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL

$4,585,000 5BD / 6.5BA

1918 VIA CASA ALTA, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. MAXINE & MARTI GELLENS, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-551-6630

$7,800,000 5BD / 6.5BA

6209 CAMINO DE LA COSTA, LA JOLLA SUN 2 P.M. - 5 P.M. RANDY & JO-AN UPJOHN, PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-354-1736

FRI & SAT 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 858-997-8151

SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 858-229-8120 SAT & SUN 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 858-405-7609

Price Reduced!

• 4 bed, 4 bath, office, single level • Fabulous whitewater views from all rooms • Large deck & yard • Pets OK • Long-term lease for $12,500 per month • La Jolla Shores

Peter & Judy Corrente

858.354.8455 C orrentes92037@gmail.com www.lajollacahomes.com

Peter CA BRE # 00389337 Judy CA BRE # 00848593

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Peggy Chodorow

Eric Chodorow

Steps to the Ocean

Newly Remodeled Muirlands

Situated on La Jolla’s street of dreams-Camino de la Costa- with a sweeping panoramic view of the ocean and sunsets, this beautifully appointed two story home has an ineffable charm and is just steps to the ocean. $5,995,000-$6,295,000

Panoramic, unobstructed ocean and sunset view from most rooms of this lovely 4,300 square foot single level home, situated on just under an acre in the heart of the Muirlands. $3,975,000

La Jolla Corona Mediterranean

This fabulous contemporary Mediterranean home of 3526 square feet with arguably the best south facing ocean and white water views extending to Coronado, downtown and points east has 3BR including a huge master and two decks. $2,595,000

S T ED U J ST LI

Single Level Home on a Large Lot

We invite you to see this striking three bedroom, three bath single level home (third bedroom ideal as a granny flat or studio with kitchenette) with a gorgeous back country and night life view. $1,275,000

7780 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA BRE #00992609 | BRE #00409245

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