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The Task Force Awakens

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BY ASHLEY MACKIN AND MARÍA JOSÉ DURÁN

INSIDE ■ People in Your Neighborhood, A2 ■ Crime News, A4 ■ Calendar, A16 ■ Opinion, A18 ■ Business, A20 ■ News Nuggets, A22 ■ Obituaries, A22 Steve Haskins, previous La Jolla Town Council president, shows an example of a rolling barrier proposed to deter sea lion congregation at The Cove.

ub-committees, working groups, task forces. Whatever you want to call them, La Jolla has several that formed this year to address new and pressing issues in the community. The task forces that were established in 2016 took on everything from a set of broken stairs, crime, sea lions at The Cove, a reservoir replacement project and more. Not to mention the working groups that were previously established that made headway this year — including a group focused on mansionization, Children’s Pool Walkway beautification and so on. Here’s a look back on the year that was 2016, with all its active community volunteers working on sub-committees and working groups, and other notable happenings in La Jolla. SEE YEAR IN REVIEW, A5

La Jolla Playhouse to premiere Jimmy Buffett musical, B1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Kitchen Shrink, B3 Best Bets, B6 Social Life, B10 Classifieds, B16 Real Estate, B18

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La Jollan Barbara Bry (center, in blue) on Election Night is surrounded by young campaign volunteers as she is elected San Diego City Councilmember for District 1.

San Diego County health officials posted signs at La Jolla Cove warning swimmers of unsafe bacteria levels in the water for several months in 2016.

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PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Meet La Jolla artist Jane Wheeler 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.

BY MARÍA JOSÉ DURÁN ntering the realm of Jane Wheeler (aka her house in Bird Rock) is like walking into a livable — and crowded — art museum. The artist strives to make every corner of her home come alive, as she does with her life.

Wheeler moved to La Jolla 25 years ago and has been married for the same amount of time to her husband Doug, with whom she has has two children: Tom (22) and Kaitlyn (19). Some of her favorite art media are ceramics, water colors, mosaics and baking. She is responsible for the series of five mosaic benches on La Jolla Boulevard in Bird Rock and many other outdoor creations around town.

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Where are you from?

“Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I went to business school in UW Madison, and majored in marketing.”

How was your upbringing like?

“My mom was a nurse and my dad was a

banker, (my three sisters and I) came from a very loving household. My mom’s side was very artistic and my dad’s side was very business-like. And every night my mom would play the piano when I went to sleep.

I thought everybody grew up like that! So I kind of grew up in a quintessential ‘Little House on the Prairie’ kind of family. My sisters and I would sing in four-part harmony (to our mother’s music).”

How did you end up in La Jolla?

“My best friend from college moved out here (to San Diego) when she was 25, and she sent me a birthday card that said, ‘Why don’t you move out here, there are beautiful beaches, it’s close to Mexico and Los Angeles and there’s cute guys out here…’ And I was like, ‘OK.’ I moved out here with $500, my suitcase and my bicycle. That was it. I lived on my friend’s floor for three months, sent 100 resumes and finally got a job in specialized events where I met my now husband.”

How did your art evolve?

“Ever since I was little, up through high school, I was always down in the basement doing art projects. I always liked art. I did all sorts of stuff … After (high school), I didn’t do much until I moved to Carlsbad, where I took a ceramic class, and that’s when it started up again. I started doing art shows and selling my ceramics. Then I took

Jane Wheeler a watercolor class, and did watercolor. I was testing a lot of different media.

My son went to Bird Rock Elementary School and when he was graduating, there’s a traditional fifth grade gift to the school that parents always do, and each class does a beautification project. So two of my friends and I did a mosaic bench, and once I was in that media I really liked it, because collage is a little more how I operate, I am not really

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good at drawing people or realistic things, but I like combining things and colors and materials, so mosaic was a really good fit.

One day after that, I ran into Joe LaCava, who was the Bird Rock Community Council president at the time, and he was trying to (replace) all the benches in Bird Rock, so I proposed to do one, and we both liked it so much that I ended up doing a series of five. It evolved into a form of art for the community.”

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What do you like about art?

“One of the things that I really like doing is bringing art alive in the community. I like it when it’s vibrant and constantly changing. My mantra is ‘Beautify the World.’ Its important to add beauty to the world in any way you can. It may be the way you cook for your family or do you job well.”

How’s your relationship with your husband?

“Relationships teach you the most about yourself (laughs), and we’re in it for the long haul. We just had our 25th wedding anniversary, we went to Death Valley and it was awesome! I say to him, ‘If we are going to make it to the 50th anniversary, it is going to mean 25 more years of peace and tranquility,’ that’s what we are aiming for. Because now we have done our careers, our kids are in college, we are empty nesters, so that’s the vision to keep us going – and both of us come from families (with parents) that were married 50 years.

What’s something about you that most people don’t know?

“When I was in college I skydived from 3,000 feet. I’ll never do it again, but I did it as a confidence booster in my sophomore year. And in those days, you didn’t go with someone else, you had to train for eight hours on how to land so you wouldn’t break your legs.”

How do you think La Jolla has evolved in the past 25 years?

“I look at everything from an art perspective. So the Murals of La Jolla project is really good, and it’s the whole art-in-the-community idea, I like that. And the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is being remodeled and the new Conrad Prebys Concert Hall is being built. So I’m seeing a resurgence of the art that I think is good, because La Jolla started as an art colony. People came to the Green Dragon Colony to do art. Keeping that art vibe is super important for a community.

When you look at Barrio Logan, Little Italy, North Park or Kensington, you see this vibrancy percolating up, usually there’s art behind it. The more we embrace the arts, the more vibrant our community becomes.”

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Sami Ladecki, owner of Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill, in front of the re-opened 702 Pearl St. eatery.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has reopened

BY ASHLEY MACKIN Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill at 702 Pearl St. is finally open. After a September 2015 fire closed the restaurant, owner Sami Ladecki has worked to get the eatery opened as quickly as possible, but faced delays in permitting, insurance issues and getting the building up to current City code.

The pizzeria, the first of now 17 chain locations, officially reopened to the public Wednesday, Dec. 21.

“We are so happy to finally be back,” Ladecki said. “It

was a long process and people asked all the time when we were going to open, so we’re so glad to be able to say we’re now open.” While the restaurant was closed, the outdoor patio was renovated and the menu was upgraded.

“We have a beautiful new burger, and will have more small plates and tacos, as well as more Peruvian-inspired food,” he previously told the Light.

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Police investigate broken window, possible break-in

CRIME AND PUBLIC-SAFETY NEWS

Police flocked to a house on La Jolla Boulevard near the intersection of Carla Way and Sea Ridge Drive Dec. 22 to investigate a possible home invasion.

San Diego Police Department Officer Bryan Brecht said someone threw a rock through a window of the home. The homeowner was unsure of the broken window was part of an attempted break-in (and provide access to the house) or an act of vandalism, and called police.

Officers surrounded and searched the house, to determine if the perpetrator was still inside. After the search, police declared the house safe and left the scene.

SDG&E warns of ‘Pay-by-Phone’ scam San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) issued a warning Dec. 19 about a national scam that continues to target the company’s customers. Known as the “Pay-by-Phone” scam, criminals typically threaten immediate power shut-offs to scare customers to make an immediate payment.

The scammers then instruct customers to purchase prepaid debit cards, or wire transfers, and direct them to call another phone number to provide the card information, which allows the thieves to remove the cash value. Customers should protect themselves with these tips: ■ If payment to SDG&E is past-due, the

Police investigate a possible home invasion on La Jolla Boulevard. company would notify the customer in writing before taking any action to disconnect service.

■ Customers should never give anyone who calls and demands payment their credit card information over the phone. Instead, SDG&E recommends that customers should hang up and call SDG&E’s main customer service line at 1-800-411-SDGE. ■ There are reports that the scammers are calling with information like addresses and phone numbers which can be obtained through simple internet searches, making it difficult to recognize a call as fake. Customers should protect their information by safely

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Police Blotter Dec. 7 ■ Theft, 400 block Gravilla Street, 10:01 a.m.

Dec. 10 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 2500 block Torrey Pines Road, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 ■ Fraud, 1300 block Caminito Floreo, 4 p.m.

Dec. 16 ■ Vehicle Theft: Take vehicle without owner’s consent, 7700 block Herschel Avenue, 3 p.m.

■ Vehicle Theft: Take vehicle without owner’s consent, 6400 block Cardeno Drive, 9 p.m.

Dec. 17 ■ Fraud, 2400 block Ridgegate Row, 12 p.m.

Dec. 20 ■ Petty Theft, 1400 block Vue Du Bay Court, 10 a.m.

Dec. 21 ■ Assault: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize, 2500 block Ardath Road, 3 p.m.

Dec. 22 ■ Commercial burglary, 7400 block La Jolla Boulevard, 4:30 a.m.

■ Residential burglary, 5200 block La Jolla Boulevard, 11:50 a.m.

■ Fraud, 2200 block Caminito Castillo, 1 p.m.

Dec. 23 ■ DUI: Alcohol and/or drugs, 6600 block La Jolla Scenic Drive South, 3:58 a.m.

■ Misdemeanor vandalism/Malicious mischief, 5600 block La Jolla Boulevard, 5:18 a.m.

Dec. 25 ■ Vehicle break-in/Theft, 1700 block Soledad Avenue, 12:30 p.m.

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FROM YEAR IN REVIEW, A1

January ■ Shores street collapse: On Jan. 6, a storm surge causes a half-block sinkhole on Avenida de la Playa in La Jolla Shores. The westernmost end of the street (that had been under construction for a sewer and water infrastructure project for nearly two years) fell two feet and exposed a gas line.

■ Children’s Pool Tower update: City of San Diego representatives announce the Children’s Pool lifeguard tower would likely be complete in late 2016. In the beginning of the year, much of the exterior was complete, but several interior projects needed to be complete before lifeguards could take position of the facility. Construction began in 2013.

■ A MAD idea: On Jan. 7, the La Jolla Community Planning Association is introduced to the plan for a Maintenance Assessment District in The Village of La Jolla to carry out improved maintenance services and capital projects. Then-La Jolla Community Foundation executive director Julie Bronstein explains an organization that would be called Enhance La Jolla was being established to manage the MAD, and that several community presentations were planned to answer any questions.

■ Conflict of interest issue: La Jolla Parks and Beaches advisory group learns the San Diego City Attorney’s office has issued an opinion indicating it would constitute a conflict of interest to have the same architect or engineer design a project and then bid to carry it out. As a 501(c)3 organization, La Jolla Parks and has facilitated several projects over the years, the most recent of which had to be re-worked given this opinion.

■ Su Casa demo approved: Permits required for a project to demolish Su Casa restaurant and construct an apartment complex were approved by the La Jolla Community Planning Association on Jan. 7. At the time, it was stated the project would likely break ground in the fall.

■ Mansionization committee reports: Continuing

A sinkhole opens up in La Jolla Shores following a storm surge, which causes the newly installed sewer and water infrastructure to collapse. the work that started in 2015, the La Jolla Community Planning Association task force on single family zoning (aka the mansionization committee) meets and votes to recommend the City create tailored language for development in La Jolla, rather than include La Jolla in city-wide code. The San Diego City Council would later vote to evaluate the recommendation further, and withhold any other decisions pending a full review.

■ Lightner’s goals: In the beginning of what would be her last year as City Council president, Sherri Lightner sits down with La Jolla Light to discuss what she would like to accomplish in 2016. Among the goals: easing traffic on Torrey Pines Road, San Diego City Charter revisions, accessing long sequestered funds for coastal access and parking, and more.

■ Rolling barrier plan introduced: After meeting for months, the La Jolla Town Council sub-committee on sea lions (known as the Coastal Committee) proposes a concept to discourage sea lion congregation on the bluffs of La Jolla Cove. At a special meeting, chair Steve Haskins presents the committee’s idea to install metal cables across key access points on the bluffs and string rolling plastic cylindrical

barriers so the sea lions could not gain traction and climb the bluffs. The idea, which became known as the “rolling barrier plan” would circulate to other community groups in the months that followed.

■ Town Council supports MAD: The La Jolla Town Council becomes the first community advisory group to vote on, and support, the Maintenance Assessment District for The Village of La Jolla, when they cast their vote Jan. 14.

■ St. James’ new reverend: Rev. Dr. Mark Kingston Hargreaves joins St. James-by-the-Sea as its new rector. The community church searched for more than a year for someone to fill the position.

■ Sea lion shopper: On Jan. 21, a sea lion pup “went shopping” at Sunny Jim’s Cave Store above La Jolla Cove, and was photographed climbing on the counters. To reach the store, the pup climbed 145 steps from The Cove.

■ T&T approves speed limit changes: La Jolla’s Traffic and Transportation advisory group approves three speed limit increases on: Soledad Mountain Road between Pacific Drive and Soledad Road, La Jolla Boulevard between Gravilla and Pearl Streets, and La Jolla Scenic Drive North between La Jolla Mesa and Soledad Park Road.

■ One Wave challenge falls short: The One Wave Challenge and fundraiser, an attempt to break the world record for number of people riding on one wave, is held in La Jolla Shores Jan. 23. Although more than 150 surfers attempted the feat over the course of two hours, the record of 110 people on one wave was not reached. Official results show a peak of 97 surfers.

■ 87K to charity: At a special luncheon at The Marine Room, La Jolla-based women’s philanthropy group Las Patronas distributes more than $870,000 to San Diego non-profits. The money was raised through the annual fundraising ball The Jewel Ball (held in August 2015).

■ Growing support for barriers: La Jolla Parks and Beaches lends its support to the Coastal Committee rolling barrier plan, hopeful the implementation would minimize the pervasive smell emanating from the sea lions congregating and defecating there.

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FROM YEAR IN REVIEW, A5

February ■ Hillside forms Neighborhood Watch: Taking a cue from residents of the WindanSea neighborhood (which took similar action the month before), residents of the Hillside community hold a meeting establish a Neighborhood Watch. In attendance is San Diego Police Officer Larry Hesselgesser, who advised on the benefits and resources in establishing a Watch.

■ Airport renamed: It is announced that Montgomery Field airport in Kearney Mesa will be renamed to honor La Jolla resident Bill Gibbs. As of April, the airport is known as Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.

■ Mansionization committee concludes: Having drafted a recommendation and presented to the City, the La Jolla Community Planning Association sub-committee on single family zoning (aka the mansionization committee) ends its association with its parent group, and announces it would continue meeting and working as an independent entity.

■ Mayor LaCava: La Jolla Town Council names community activist Joe LaCava as “Mayor of La Jolla” during its Feb. 11 meeting. It marks the first time a citizen has been named an honorary mayor of La Jolla.

■ Globetrottin’: Harlem Globetrotter El Gato Melendez stops by The Bishop’s School to challenge Knights hoopster Alessandra Aguirre to a shoot-off on the heels of Aguirre’s CIF record-setting 50 points in a game.

■ Bike Path ideas: A task force under La Jolla Parks & Beaches advisory group, comprised of members concerned about safety on the Fay Avenue Bike Path, give a report to La Jolla’s Traffic and Transportation advisory group Feb. 17. Task force members Sally Miller and Stuart Gimber present a list of improvements that the City could implement.

■ 70 years of service: La Jolla-based women’s philanthropy group Las Patronas celebrates 70 years of fundraising. The first benefactor was the United States Service to China organization in the aftermath of World War

Joe LaCava is named honorary Mayor of La Jolla by then La Jolla Town Council president Steve Haskins.

II. To date, Las Patronas has given more than $19 million to hundreds of San Diego charities.

■ Fatima statue visits: Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts the traveling International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima on Feb. 22, drawing parishioners and prayers to the healing figure.

March ■ Six CIF wins: In a battle for Pearl Street, The Bishop’s School Knights girls water polo team defeats La Jolla High School Vikings to win its sixth CIF title in the Open Division.

A strong defense was considered instrumental to the win.

■ Here comes the Sun: The mural ‘Suns’ by New York artist Byron Kim and San Diego artist Victoria Fu is hoisted on the Empress Hotel at 7766 Fay Ave. as part of the Murals

of La Jolla public art program.

■ CPA supports rolling barriers: La Jolla Community Planning Association joins the La Jolla Town Council in supporting what became known as the “rolling barrier plan” as a possible deterrent to sea lion congregation on the bluffs of La Jolla Cove.

■ No to speed limit increase: La Jolla resident Robert O’Neill speaks out at a La Jolla Community Planning Association against the Traffic and Transportation decision to approve a City-requested speed limit increase on Soledad Mountain Road, and asks that it be heard again by the traffic board. He alleges the speed limit monitoring sign was turned off when the City conducted the speed study on which the recommendation (to increase the speed limit) was based, yielding incomplete or inaccurate information.

■ Thanks, Coach: La Jolla High School hires two new coaches: football coach Matt Morrison and girls volleyball coach Kelly Drobek.

■ CIF titles: La Jolla Country Day School Torreys defeat the La Jolla High School Vikings in basketball for the CIF title, while the La Jolla High School soccer team wins its first CIF title in 18 years.

■ Déjà Moo: To mark the 110th anniversary of the famed “Cows on the Beach” photo taken at La Jolla Shores, the La Jolla Historical Society contracted photographer Philipp Scholz Rittermann to recreate the scene for a modern-day photo.

■ Merchants support MAD: After a second presentation, La Jolla Village Merchants Association votes to support a Maintenance Assessment District for The Village.

■ Unhappy campers: La Jolla Shores Association discusses overnight camping in Kellogg Park during summer holidays with San Diego Police officers, hoping to be proactive for the coming year. Following a discussion at the March 9 La Jolla Shores Association meeting, the two entities decided to post signage ahead of the holidays and utilize social media to deter illegal camping.

■ Helping Haiti: Members of the Rotary Club of La Jolla went to Haiti to build a chicken coop, to provide a much-needed source of protein for the local community —

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■ La Jolla’s lass: Maeve Rochford, owner of La Jolla’s Sugar and Scribe bakery, is chosen as the Irish Woman of the Year by the Irish Congress of San Diego. She marches in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Balboa Park.

■ The room with a view: The Marine Room celebrates 75 years in La Jolla Shores with a historical retrospective and luncheon March 20. The celebration is held in conjunction with La Jolla Historical Society’s 50th anniversary.

■ New Friends: The La Jolla Riford Library Friends group appoints a new board to serve for two years. Sallie Warren is elected president, and three new board members are elected: Sally Corson, Cathy East and Jennifer Greenfield. The Friends group provides financial support for library programming through donation facilitation.

■ Pirasteh saga begins: La Jolla artist Nasser Pirasteh, with a home studio at 6706 Avenida Manana, is given a notice indicating his Nautilus Street-facing sculpture is in violation of City code. The notice states the piece is an unpermitted accessory structure in the front yard setback.

The City ordered the 10-foot dome-like piece be removed by May 7.

■ Women of the Year: La Jolla residents Mary Coakley Munk and Monica Montano are named Women of the Year

by Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins at a celebration in Mission Bay. ■ So cool: The Girl Scouts “Cool Women” of 2016 include La Jolla residents Betty Beyster and her daughter Mary Ann “M.A.” Beyster, Martha Dennis, Susan Shirk and Erica Ollmann Sapphire. The Cool Women are honored for their leadership and community service.

■ Barrier plan sent to City Hall: After making the rounds at La Jolla’s community advisory groups, the sea lion rolling barrier plan is sent to San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s office. The committee hopes the Mayor would approve, fund and implement the plan or one similar.

■ Sandwich board reform: La Jolla’s Planned District Ordinance committee has its first of several meetings to discuss regulations for a-frame signs aka sandwich boards on March 28. Sandwich boards are prohibited under Promote La

Cows are brought to La Jolla Shores to replicate the historic ‘Cows on the Beach’ photo of 1906.

Jolla (which disbanded in 2011), yet are still prevalent in The Village and considered an eyesore to some. La Jolla Village Merchants Association president Claude-Anthony Marengo presents the idea to allow the signage with the same regulations as are in place across the City, with strict regulations, so Code Enforcement Officers know what to look for and keep signage in check.

April ■ Mural in the Shores: The mural ‘Demos Gracias’ by Los Angeles-based artist Lorenzo Hurtado is posted on the exterior wall of Galaxy Taco at 2259 Avenida de la Playa as part of the Murals of La Jolla public art program. It is the first mural to be installed in La Jolla Shores.

■ Beach access closed: In addition to causing a sinkhole in La Jolla Shores, storms in the early part of 2016 destroy a set of stairs near 100 Coast Blvd. that lead to a beach area known as The Horseshoe. After the stairs were closed off, La Jolla Parks & Beaches discusses the problem at its April

monthly meeting and appoints a sub-committee to investigate when the access point might be reopened, who would reinstate the stairs and who would pay for it.

■ Torrey Pines wall plan OK’d: City engineers present revised plans for the Torrey Pines Road retaining wall to La Jolla Community Planning Association. The new plans calls for an arc-shaped wall that varies from three feet to nine feet, between Lookout Drive and Roseland Drive. The new look would mimic the retaining wall across from La Jolla High School across Fay Avenue. In May 2015, the board rejected the first incarnation of the plans, largely due to the height of the previously proposed wall. Pending environmental review, the wall will be constructed in fall 2017. The Community Planning Association approves the new plans.

■ Surf’s Up: La Jolla Shores-based Surf Diva surfing school celebrates 20 years in business with a celebration at Duke’s restaurant.

■ Sinkhole explained: Citing “poor planning” as the reason the Avenida de la Playa infrastructure did not survive the January storm (causing the sinkhole in La Jolla Shores), the engineering firm that designed the infrastructure is dismissed and a new firm is hired.

■ Sandwich board rules approved: La Jolla’s Planned District Ordinance committee approves the sandwich board regulations presented the month before. The new rules would allow for a-frame signs, with strict regulations that are more easily identified by City Code Enforcement Officers.

The recommendation goes to La Jolla Community Planning Association for ratification.

■ Pirasteh fights city: La Jolla artist Nasser Pirasteh announces he would not remove the controversial sculpture on his property, which the City argues is an unpermitted accessory structure.

■ Children’s Pool pause: A Stop Work Order is posted at Children’s Pool lifeguard tower, indicating work had taken place that disturbed the nearby pregnant and nursing harbor seals, dated April 13. Work had to pause until mediation could be reached between City planners and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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FROM YEAR IN REVIEW, A7 ■ More no to speed limit increase: Dozens of concerned citizens attend the April 20 La Jolla Traffic and Transportation advisory group meeting to overturn the decision to support a City recommendation to increase the speed limit on Soledad Mountain Road. After lengthy discussion, the traffic board recommends residents circulate a petition of neighbors so there is documentation that the community would like the speed limit kept as is, before they cast a vote to maintain or overturn the decision.

■ Hillel gets gift: The Hillel Center for Jewish Life project receives a $5 million donation from Joseph “Chickie” Glickman.

As such, the center would be renamed the Beverly and Joseph Glickman Hillel Center.

The San Diego Planning Commission and San Diego City Council must review the Environmental Impact Report associated with the project before it can be constructed.

May ■ Swim at your own risk: A San Diego Department of Environmental Health sign goes up at La Jolla Cove, indicating bacteria levels exceed heath standards. It reads: “Warning! Contact with this water may cause illness.” The Cove is regularly tested for bacteria levels, and County officials report the levels are high enough to merit the warning until levels decrease. Water quality at The Cove is tested year round.

■ Stair committee reports: The La Jolla Parks & Beaches sub-committee tasked with investigating the busted stairs at Coast Boulevard, in the course of their study, came

La Jolla Community Center hosts a meet-the-candidates forum with San Diego City Council District 1 hopefuls Barbara Bry, Ray Ellis, Kyle Heiskala and Louis Rodolico. up with more questions than answers. Chiefly, whether the project would be considered a repair, which would take months, or a replacement, which would take years. The task force agreed to continue pleading for the project to be considered a repair, and find more answers and report back.

■ Candidates make the rounds: In the first of several speaking engagements to familiarize voters with the candidates, four San Diego City Council District 1 hopefuls speak at a forum at La Jolla Village Square ahead of the June primary election. They are: Barbara Bry, Ray Ellis, Kyle Heiskala and Louis Rodolico. Candidate Bruce Lightner, husband to outgoing City Council president Sherri Lightner, was not in attendance.

■ Working together: La Jolla

Community Planning Association and UC San Diego form a community working group to improve two-way communication when it comes to development on campus. The goal of the group is to meet monthly to discuss the university’s Long Range Development Plan, so the community members can relay that information back to their respective groups, and the community can in turn, offer their feedback on proposed development.

■ Request withdrawn: The City of San Diego retracts its request for a speed limit increase on Soledad Mountain Road, following a hearing at La Jolla’s Traffic and Transportation advisory group meeting, a request for review from a resident and the circulation of a petition.

■ Candidates speak at Community Center: San Diego City Council candidates Barbara Bry, Ray Ellis, Kyle Heiskala and Louis Rodolico speak for the second time in May, this time at La Jolla Community Center. Each candidate shares their background, political priorities and promises if elected.

■ Shores pleas for project funds: La Jolla Shores Association, frustrated with the lack of funds available for projects in their area, vote to write a letter to San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer requesting the creation of a specific fund for La Jolla Shores, using some of the revenue generated from kayak concessionaires and other Shores businesses.

■ Women in Science: The “mother of Hospice in San Diego,” Dr. Doris Howell, speaks at La Jolla Woman’s Club as part of the Women in Leadership series. Howell is the first speaker of the year that would focus on women in science.

■ Traffic calming on Soledad: Although the City of San Diego rescinded its request for a speed limit increase on Soledad Mountain Road, residents still present to La Jolla Traffic and Transportation advisory board during its May 18 meeting to request traffic calming. After a lengthy discussion, the topic was tabled for discussion at a future meeting.

■ Last time around: During a third candidate’s forum, Barbara Bry, Ray Ellis, Kyle Heiskala and Louis Rodolico (running for the City Council District 1 seat up for election in the primary election) speak about the in-planning Hillel Center, taxes and more at Congregation Beth Israel. It would be the last time the four candidates would speak before the June primary.

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FROM YEAR IN REVIEW, A8 ■ Honoring Teddy: On Memorial Day (May 30) the Mount Soledad Memorial Association honors former President Theodore Roosevelt with the installation of a plaque at the 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive memorial.

June ■ Lights, camera, action: Intended to ease traffic on Torrey Pines Road and La Jolla Parkway, adaptive signal timing cameras are installed on mast arms over key intersections on those streets. The cameras measure traffic flows in real time and adjusts green light durations accordingly.

■ Pirasteh appeals City decision: Artist Nasser Pirasteh and representatives from the San Diego Department of Code Enforcement come together for a hearing so Pirasteh could appeal the City’s decision that his controversial street-facing sculpture is an unpermitted accessory structure and needs to be removed. Several supporters testify on his behalf, indicating they appreciate the piece and would like it to stay as is. Hearing Officer James Queenan said he would review the testimony and render a decision.

■ Crisis at the Cove: La Jolla Town Council hosts a “Crisis at the Cove” hearing at La Jolla Rec Center, to discuss the burgeoning sea lion population at La Jolla Cove, and options for dispersing it. Panelists for the standing-room-only event include divers, swimmers, city representatives and experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

■ Survey says: Tired of empty

La Jolla artist Nasser Pirasteh with the controversial sculpture the City said had to be removed from his residential property since it was ruled as an unpermitted structure. storefronts, members the La Jolla Village Merchants Association Economic Development division sub-committee announce they would distribute a survey to La Jollans to determine what types of businesses are wanted in the Village, so they could in turn solicit those businesses with data in hand.

■ Jazz Fest: An idea to bring an upscale jazz festival to La Jolla is introduced to the La Jolla Village Merchants Association, and met with excitement at the prospect. However, allegations of fraud against the organizer would later put a damper on the concept.

■ $45K for Rec Center: Responding to a capital campaign for improvements to the La Jolla Rec Center, Audrey Geisel of the Dr. Seuss Foundation gives $20,000 and Douglas

Dawson of the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation granted $25,000 to the Rec Center board. They would continue the fundraising efforts with a public capital campaign and applying for federal grants.

■ Safety improvements: The Fay Avenue Bike Path — spurred by requests from a La Jolla Parks & Beaches sub-committee — gets safety improvements such as brighter red curbs to deter parking that blocks the entries and exits, and brighter signage to indicate cyclists could be near.

■ Bry vs. Ellis: The race for City Council District 1 is narrowed following the June primary election. The top two contenders to battle it out come November are La Jolla resident and Democrat Barbara Bry and

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■ Q&A on MAD: Enhance La Jolla, the organization that would manage the in-development Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) hold a two-session informational meeting (one session in the morning and one in the afternoon) to answer questions and report on progress.

■ Better late than never: La Jolla’s Children’s Pool Lifeguard tower, three years in development, opens quietly June 27, with lifeguards preparing to take possession soon after.

■ Private security: On June 30, Bird Rock resident Ron Fineman holds a special meeting to explore private security in Bird Rock, including a presentation from National Public Security.

July ■ 4th of July fireworks failure: Crowds turn to La Jolla beaches one more year to celebrate and watch the fireworks.

Unfortunately, just 10 minutes into the show, the fireworks stop, to resume 15 minutes later. A “catastrophic malfunction” that endangered five workers, but not the public, was reported.

■ Wedding Bowl dirt: La Jolla Light uncovers the state of disrepair that the Cuvier Park site presents. After a winter El Niño storm, the lush turf on the western side of the ceremony site on Coast Boulevard was reduced to dirt and sand. City crews have been working in restoring the grass, which now looks a lot healthier than this summer.

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After three years of construction with multiple delays, the Children’s Pool comfort station had to be closed only three weeks after it opened.

Department approves a declaration that the obliterated staircase at 100 Coast Blvd. constitutes “an emergency” and will be treated as such in getting it repaired.

■ Bird Rock screens private security force: The Bird Rock Community Council board and community members hear the pros and cons of contracting private security to help deter crime in the neighborhood. In a prior meeting, member Ron Fineman organized a presentation on private security by company National Public Safety.

■ Art meets maps in La Jolla: An exhibit that will be on through May 2017 at the Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla opens in July. The “Art Meets Maps” exhibit features pictographic maps — pieces that mix cartography, art and illustration.

■ Doyle Hanan Inc. turns in report: After almost a year and a half since he was contracted to study the sea lion issue at La Jolla Cove, marine mammal expert Doyle Hanan Ph.D. completes and submits to the City his report. Citing empirical data and observation, the 39-page study confirms that the sea lions presence constitutes a “problem,” and the city could refer to the study when considering a solution.

■ Children’s Pool lifeguard tower closed: Three weeks after the Children’s Pool lifeguard tower is unveiled and its restroom station open to the public, a sewage malfunction forces the City to close the facility.

■ Planners OK’d “sandwich board” amendment: La Jolla Community Planning Association takes a step toward allowing a-frame signs (aka sandwich boards) in The Village, when it narrowly votes to amend applicable regulations during its July 7 meeting at La Jolla Rec Center. The vote allows the advertisement structures so they can effectively be enforced within the San Diego municipal code.

■ Summer concerts return to Scripps Park: For the 33th consecutive year, summer Sundays of 2016 at Scripps Park in La Jolla were filled with music and families.

Drawing nearly 1,000 people per concert, the series kicks off with Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra July 17.

■ A Catholic welcome to Infant Jesus: Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church holds an enthronement ceremony for it new Infant Jesus of Prague statue Saturday, July 16. The event is officiated by San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy and includes daylong celebrations.

■ Task Force to tackle crisis at The

Cove: La Jolla Town Council holds a “Crisis at the Cove: Part II” forum to review the findings of the long-awaited report on the sea lion situation by marine mammal expert Doyle Hanan of Hanan & Associates. At the conclusion of the meeting, president Ann Kerr Bache proposes the formation of a joint task force of swimmers, divers, business representatives, Town Council trustees and community members at large to find a method for dispersing the sea lion population in accordance with the Hanan Report.

■ A gift on wheels: Local non-profit So Others May Eat receives a barbecue-trailer gifted by the La Jolla Kiwanis Club, which has since been used to feed homeless people on the go in different parts of San Diego.

■ Business and Crime Task Forces created: The La Jolla Town Council announces the formation of a business task force, a “Chamber of Commerce” of sorts that will be independent of the La Jolla Village Merchants Associations and work with businesses across the 92037 including UTC, Bird Rock and La Jolla Shores. A second task force, to improve communications between La Jolla’s Neighborhood Watch captains and better understand area crime trends, forms under the name the Community Watch Committee.

■ DecoBike is back: The City of San Diego informs community advisory groups that despite the unanimous rejection from La Jolla community advisory groups, bike sharing kiosks of DecoBike will be coming to La Jolla.

■ Jazz Festival gets OK: The proposed Jazz Festival to take place at Scripps Park collects approval from the La Jolla Parks & Beaches board.

■ Conrad Prebys passes away: At age 82, the businessman and philanthropist dies of cancer. Among his final charitable gifts to La Jolla is The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center — future home of La Jolla Music Society under construction on Fay Avenue and scheduled to open in 2018.

August ■ Time capsule: As part of its centennial celebration, the Congregational Church of La Jolla opens a 100-year-old time capsule which contains coins, letters, a church photo and a copy of The La Jolla Journal newspaper from 1916.

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FROM YEAR IN REVIEW, A11 ■ New SIO assistant vice chancellor: Scripps Institution of Oceanography welcomes its new assistant vice chancellor Steve Gallagher, and the new leader is introduced to various advisory boards as an effort from the institute to reach out to the community.

■ Nobel Prize home: La Jolla Light breaks the story of a home previously owned by Nobel Prize awardee Maria Goeppert-Mayer that is being dismantled while awaiting historical designation.

■ Empty storefronts: The La Jolla Village Merchants Association hears of an initiative to fill empty storefronts with installations from local galleries or art students.

■ No to DecoBike: An online petition against the location of DecoBike bike sharing kiosks in La Jolla is started on change.org ■ Green Dragon Colony replacement: Construction starts for the townhomes on Coast Boulevard that will stand where the historic Green Dragon Art Colony once existed.

■ A one-candidate race: Ray Ellis, the Republican contender to Barbara Bry for the District 1 City Council seat, publicly announces that he will no longer campaign for the position because he believes he didn’t have a chance to win.

■ That’s fast: A group of La Jolla Cove Swim Club members set a new swimming record for men in their 70s from the California Coast to Catalina Island swimming the stretch in 14 hours flat.

■ Muirlands Watch: Residents of the Muirlands respond to burglaries in their area forming a Neighborhood Watch.

■ New wiring for the Rec Center: After an inspection

by City officials, a new electrical wiring and upgrade is announced for the Irving Gill-designed building where most community advisory groups meet.

■ ‘Landing’ new mural: The first installation in the Murals of La Jolla program, “The Girl from Ipanema” at 7724 Girard Av. is replaced by Heather Gwen Martin’s “Landing.”

■ Sea lion ‘busters’: Six weeks after Doyle Hanan turns in his report, La Jolla Parks & Beaches sends a letter to the mayor and the Park & Rec Department to request that the City takes action and authorizes an entity to carry out one or more of the deterrence methods named in the Hanan study.

■ No more summer concerts: The La Jolla Concerts by the Sea board of directors announces that 2016 was going to be the last season of the family friendly event, due to a lack of a sustainable funding source.

September ■ Home game: After a year with no games at home, the La Jolla High School Vikings football team is finally able to play in its newly renovated athletic complex. The first football game of the season is Sept. 2.

■ Construction back to The Shores: After Labor Day, City crews return to the streets of La Jolla Shores to work, once again, in the area’s stormwater infrastructure. Work includes changing old sewer pipes and repairing the damages caused by the January collapse of the stormwater infrastructure in Avenida de la Playa, installed in October 2015.

■ Nobel Prize home: The San Diego Historical Resources Board, which tends to such matters citywide, struggles with the designation of the house where Nobel Prize winner Maria Goepper-Mayer once lived. The matter is sent back to the applicant for more information.

■ Unpermitted structure: The City of San Diego informs local artist Nasser Pirasteh of its affirmation that the sculpture in his front yard an unpermitted structure. He is given 60 calendar days to move or completely remove the piece and pay administrative costs of $1,143.57 and $5,000 in civil penalties.

■ Safer streets: Thanks to community advocacy, the City installs street lights on the previously dark Westbourne Street, which connects La Jolla High School with the beach and a convenience store.

■ Adaptive Signal Timing: Three months after the Adaptive Signal Timing cameras were installed along Torrey Pines Road, City reports state that traffic on Torrey Pines Road and La Jolla Shores Drive decreased but waiting times on side streets increased. However, the project is considered a success.

■ Crime Task Force Reports: The Town Council

Center opens Sept. 27 at the La Jolla Cliffridge YMCA. The complex includes a cool water and a water pools, spa and a water spray park.

■ 50 years of community planning: The City celebrates 50 years of community planning with a ceremony at City Hall where the founders of the first local community association, La Jollans, Inc. and community volunteers are honored.

■ Relay Swim moves to Shores: High levels of bacteria prompt the La Jolla Cove 10-Mile Relay Swim to relocate to La Jolla Shores.

■ Night of the Stars: The 15th annual San Diego International Film Festival brings celebrities to La Jolla in its “Night of the Stars” award ceremony, Sept. 29 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla galleries.

Celebrities include Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, Kate Beckinsale, Jason Mitchell and Patrick Flannery.

■ Reservoir update: La Jolla Parks & Beaches advisory board hears updates on a project to demolish La Jolla View Reservoir and decommission Exchange Place reservoir. A large underground tank is to be built instead.

■ Goodbye, Quint Gallery: By the end of September, the 3,000-square-foot art gallery home to Mark Quint closes its doors on Girard Avenue, and the local artist moves his talent and collection to Rose Canyon after 35 years of running art spaces in La Jolla.

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Heather Gwen Martin’s ‘Landing’ is installed at 7724 Girard Ave. as part of the ongoing Murals of La Jolla public-art series.

Community Watch committee created earlier this year reports that so far in 2016 there were more residential burglaries than the average of the past ten years.

■ Bird Rock neighborhood safety: At the monthly Bird Rock Community Council, Bird Rockers discuss for the second time the option of hiring a private security firm to patrol the streets of the neighborhood. The website lajollasafety.org is established to provide the community with more information.

■ Shores Construction: In an update from the City, La Jolla Shores Association board members receive the news that stormwater construction in the areas’ right-of-ways will continue until summer 2017 and extend throughout the coming years.

■ New Principal: New Bird Rock Elementary School principal Amanda Hale takes her post.

■ Business survey: In a final report from the La Jolla Village Merchants Association Economic Development Committee on the business survey, trustees say that the amount of responses is insufficient for its primary goal of identifying new businesses for the village. However, the data will be used to prepare marketing materials for empty storefronts.

■ All things Irving Gill: As part of a multi-institution effort, the La Jolla Historical Society kicks off its Gill exhibit studying the architect’s integration of architecture and landscape. The show will run until January 2017.

■ Historic house designated: The home of African-American pioneer Ed Coleman of La Jolla, who worked as a gardener, janitor and realtor of his time, is designated historical by the Historical Resources Board.

■ Molli and Arthur Wagner’s Walk dedicated: The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance dedicates the walk from the parking lot to the La Jolla Playhouse the “Molli and Arthur Wagner Walk,” in memory of the late founding chair of the department and his wife.

■ Rutgers Road street vacation: In a first presentation before the La Jolla Development Permit Review committee, the City seeks approval to sell a vacant lot between La Jolla and Pacific Beach originally acquired to build a road.

■ YMCA Aquatic Center: The Ann Woolley Aquatic

■ Tiger style: Oct. 2 is the start date for one of the most popular plays of the year at the La Jolla Playhouse, “Tiger Style,” written by La Jolla High graduate playwright Mike Lew. ■ Art & Wine draws artists, crowds: 150 artists show their works at the eighth La Jolla Art & Wine Festival.

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■ ‘No’ to the jazz festival: La Jolla Parks & Beaches withdraws its support for the proposed winter jazz festival in Scripps Park, following allegations of fraud against the event organizer and the postponement of Bayfest at PETCO Park, which the organizer was also planning. The concert did not come to fruition in 2016.

■ Challenged Athletes swim moves: The Challenged Athletes Foundation moves the San Diego Triathlon Challenge swimming leg from The Cove to The Shores due to high levels of bacteria.

■ The cross stays: After a two-decades-long legal battle, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismisses the case against the purchase of federal land by the Mt. Soledad Memorial Association.

■ Health risk: Lifeguards and swimmers report illness after contact with water at The Cove. The Light reveals that five lifeguards has contracted staph-like infection.

■ Pirasteh moves piece: Artist Nasser Pirasteh seeks new home for his installation, now deemed an “unpermitted structure.”

■ Gas in the air: La Jolla Cove lifeguards report working amid sewage gasses coming from an open pump inside the lifeguard station.

■ Children’s Pool Walk: La Jolla Parks & Beaches learns that the Children’s Pool Walk beautification project is underway after five years of planning and has a starting date of June 2017.

■ MCASD changes: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego former director Hugh Davies passes the baton to Kathryn Kanjo during the celebration of the institution’s 75th birthday. A capital campaign is announced to raise more funds for the expansion project, which is expected to start in January 2017.

■ Call for action: The La Jolla Sea Lion Task Force issues a “Call for Action” to request the La Jolla Town Council be appointed the agent authorized to use deterrence methods on sea lions.

■ Nobel Prize home: Remodeling resumes on the property of Via Siena where Nobel Prize awardee Maria Goeppert-Mayer once lived. Historical designation is halted when applicant decided to follow preservation guidelines.

■ It can’t be moved: An attempt at moving Nasser Pirasteh’s sculpture from his front yard setback to another site in his property fails, and it eventually has to be dismantled.

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November ■ Boardwalk: La Jolla Shores Association board members advocate for a new boardwalk, claiming the existing one is in disrepair.

■ Shores sit-in: To protest the lack of accountability during construction, dozens of business owners and residents of The Shores gather on Avenida de la Playa and stage a sit-in.

■ Barbara Bry: On the night of Nov. 7 Democrat and La Jolla resident Barbara Bry wins the District 1 seat at the San Diego City Council.

■ New LJVMA board: The La Jolla Village Merchants Association sits 10 newly elected board members and James Niebling of Esteban Interiors is elected president.

■ Call for action sent to City Hall: The La Jolla Sea Lion Task Force sends its “Call for Action” letter to the mayor with 1,500 supporting signatures.

■ MAD wins votes: Voters support the Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) for the Village of La Jolla with their ballots. City Council ratifies the decision.

■ New playground: La Jolla Park & Rec, Inc. receives a pledge for $350,000 in donations to upgrade the playscape at La Jolla Rec Center.

■ Private Security grows: La Jolla Safety, the organization trying to gather enough support to hire a private security company for Bird Rock, starts making its rounds in other La Jolla advisory boards.

■ Construction costs: The Light learns that the City was to spend $11 million in the

La Jolla Shores business owners and residents stages sit-in to protest what they see as lack of City accountability during the three years of construction they have endured.

Avenida de la Playa stormwater fiasco.

December ■ Happy Birthday: La Valencia hotel turns 90 years old.

■ Cove Pavilion in 2018: The La Jolla Parks & Beaches advisory board hears the plans for the new Cove Pavilion facility for Scripps Park. Construction is expected to start in 2018.

■ A holiday gift for La Jolla Post Office: A group of volunteers from the La Jolla Historical Society Landmark Group donates time and resources for a Christmas make-over of the historical building.

■ Black’s lookout: La Jolla Parks & Beaches trustees present a plan to re-vegetate and spruce up Black’s Lookout (north of Scripps Institution of Oceanography).

■ Lightner’s farewell: Outgoing City Council President and District 1 representative Sherri Lightner has her going away party at the La Jolla Community Center to conclude her eight years of service to the community.

■ Parking district: After the La Jolla Community Planning Association denies the request from the City to dissolve the La Jolla parking district, which hasn’t registered any activity since its creation in 2005, the City Council overlooks the advice of its advisory board and grants the dispersion of the inactive district.

■ Christmas Cheer one more time: The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival effectively kicks off the holiday season in town with the 59th edition of the event.

■ Women in science: The La Jolla

Woman’s Club closes its year of “Women in Leadership” speaker series with a speech from Elizabeth Blackburn, president of the Salk Institute and Nobel Prize winner.

■ Counter-petition: A petition is protect sea lions at La Jolla Cove is circulated online, and receives nearly 100,000 signatures in two weeks.

■ Rec Center playground ideas: La Jolla Parks and Rec, Inc. hosts the first of several meetings to determine how to renovate the Rec Center playground. Those in attendance prioritize safety, shade and creativity-encouraging play structures.

■ Light it up: Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church lights its tree for the first time in decades. The tree was once the “community Christmas tree,” but the volunteer firefighters would break branches, so the Church stopped lighting the tree.

With the branches regrown, and to celebrate the Church’s 110th anniversary, the Church strings and illuminates lights.

■ The bitter end: La Jolla Country Day School and The Bishop’s School varsity football teams each made it to the CIF state championships in their respective divisions, but both team lost in the end.

■ Shores banner district: San Diego City Council approves the formation of the Shores Banner District and appoints La Jolla Shores Business Association to manage it.

The banners will likely go up in spring 2017.

■ Parking District dissolve: The La Jolla Community Parking District is dissolved by the San Diego City Council. La Jolla Village Merchants Association executive director Sheila Fortune contests the decision and starts efforts to reopen the discussion.

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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 ■ 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, 12-12:50 p.m. PDG Health, 909 Prospect St., Suite 290B. $8, first time free. Drop-ins are welcome, but RSVP requested: (858) 459-5900.

Saturday, Dec. 31

Thursday, Dec. 29

■ 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 55 and older, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu

Friday, Dec. 30

■ 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 55 and older, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La

New Year’s Eve ■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m.

Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach.

How to use computers and smartphones safely. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065.

■ Children’s Virtues Class, 10:30 a.m.

La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. childrensclass.webs.com or hedyy19@gmail.com ■ Dog adoption event with Second Chance Rescue of San Diego, 2-6 p.m.

Unleashed by Petco, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 203. (858) 457-2036.

■ 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.

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■ La Jolla Open Aire farmers market, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter.

(858) 454-1699.

Monday, Jan. 2

■ 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 55 and older, 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.

■ Yiddish Circle meets, 1:30 p.m. Read poems & stories, watch videos, celebrate holidays, sing songs. Mostly in Yiddish with some English. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. $3. (858) 450-9081.

Tuesday, Jan. 3

■ Exercise class for adults 55 and older, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu ■ Lunchtime Guided Meditations, 12-12:50 p.m. PDG Health, 909 Prospect St. #290B. $8, first time free. Drop-ins are welcome, but RSVP requested: (858) 459-5900.

■ Rotary Club of La Jolla meets, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com ■ Bird Rock Community Council meets, 6 p.m. Various La Jolla businesses. info@birdrockcc.org ■ Community Balance Class, learn techniques to improve balance, walk safely and maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 for non-members.

For the college-bound ■ Recent La Jolla High School (LJHS) grads will share their college experience and help college-bound high school students prepare for their future at a special LJHS alumni panel discussion, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 in the school’s library, 750 Nautilus St. Moderated questions followed by Q&A. Not just for seniors. All students and parents welcome. Free. sandi.net/ljhs

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■ Seaside Quilt Guild monthly gathering, 6:30 p.m. social time, programs at 7:00pm. Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road. $5. lois.c.heath@att.net

Wednesday, Jan. 4

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OUR READERS WRITE Response to La Jolla Town Council critique The misguided letter in the La Jolla Light Dec. 22 (Our Readers Write section) deserves a response. Steve Haskins was too sympathetic to the sea lions. His proposal for getting rid of the sea lions by passive means was unrealistic. It would never have worked and will never be used.

Of the 88,000 “signatures” obtained, probably 99 percent couldn’t find La Jolla on a map. And about the same percentage couldn’t tell you the difference between a sea lion, a harbor seal, an elephant seal and an walrus.

These are the opinions of a bunch of animal fanatics scattered around the United States and probably even in other countries. They’re members of the many “fuzzy bunny” or “pet a puppy” organizations.

They were able to get a lot of “signatures” quickly because these people are dedicated, animal fanatics who spend their time on animal fanatic websites.

Saying that swimmers should just swim somewhere else is equivalent to suggesting that if wild pigs took over Torrey Pines Golf course, golfers there should just go play golf somewhere else. Or if a herd of deer moved into Balboa Park, people should just leave them alone and go to another park. Or that an online opinion poll of people scattered around the United States should determine whether San Diego should build a new stadium for the Chargers.

The 1,500 signatures collected by the La Jolla Town Council represent people who live in La Jolla, swim at The Cove, dive at The Cove, spend time at The Cove, have businesses near The Cove and smell the fetid odor at The Cove.

These opinions are the only ones that matter.

Dan Truitt

DecoBike problem resides with the Mayor With regard to the Dec. 22 La Jolla Light article “Town Council closes 2016 with DecoBike, vacation rental discussion,” I would like to suggest the La Jolla Town Council and La Jolla Community Planning Association coordinate and organize to take donations for a very clever lawyer to fight Mayor Kevin Faulconer on DecoBikes. This problem resides in the Mayor’s office, and the Mayor’s representative have

made it very clear they will place DecoBike stations wherever they want. City Council representatives have tried to intervene, but failed.

It is clear that our current Mayor does not care about constituent interests or even the law. He is bound and determined to sell La Jolla resources for whatever he can get. Just consider what King Mayor has done with the illegal selling of public parks to wireless companies. This will not stop until the King is challenged in court, and the City Attorney stops defending these outlandish actions.

Mayor Faulconer has taken the ironic campaign slogan from the 2005 mayoral election to heart: “San Diego is the best city money can buy.” Too bad.

David N. Haney, Ph.D.

Update from ‘Ticked Off’ parking-ticket recipient

version of the Chinese water torture? His letter in the Dec. 22 La Jolla Light cites a San Diego Union-Tribune survey (“Should the name of the La Jolla Christmas parade be changed to make it sound inclusive?”) to try to make his point, but that survey covers not only all of San Diego County but also Imperial County. So, how valid is that for the specific community of La Jolla?

Not very, I’d guess. Is he a sore loser or what?

Lou Cumming

Thanks to CVS for posted dog policy Thank you, CVS for trying to resolve the service dog abuse problem. The La Jolla CVS has posted a large, colorful, and very visible, sign at the front door informing the public that while they “love pets,” they only allow service animals in the store.

It would be nice if Vons would follow suit, as the problem is out of control. It is not uncommon to see a little pooch riding in the grocery cart or running in the aisle on an extended leash.

Several weeks ago I nearly tripped over a leash of a tiny Chihuahua, and when I mentioned it to the owner, she gave me the finger.

The tiny sign, on one of the doors, is no deterrent to these brazen people who flaunt the law in order to take their dog wherever they chose. They are aware that many places are afraid to question them, so they take advantage.

The signage might, also, mention that California Penal Code 365.7 is very specific that those passing a pet off as a service dog are subject to up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1,000.

These lies reflect badly on those who are truly in need of assistance.

I have had pets all my life, and I love animals, but they have no place in a grocery store, or any other place where their presence can be a nuisance to others.

Mary Rayes

I originally wrote a letter published in La Jolla Light in early December regarding a parking ticket I received with a false “marked” time listed, in which I was in a residential area on the opposite side of Torrey Pines Road when the ticket claimed I was “parked” in the La Valencia area of the Village more than 30 minutes before I actually ever arrived.

I just received word that the City denied my appeal despite various witnesses prepared to issue a written alibi to my timeline that morning. While it is only a parking citation, it feels icky (not to mention frustrating) that we can be falsely accused and bound to those accusations by a system that is not eager to investigate the truth and swift to rule in the favor of its own players.

I urge fellow La Jolla parkers to note their time when parking so future episodes can be documented and tallied. Seeing that someone else responded to my initial write-up with two separate similar experiences leads one to believe there is an existing problem that needs addressing.

Whether for parking tickets or more in-depth situations, citizens should be able to trust their law enforcement on all levels.

■ To share your thoughts in this public forum, “Ticked Off” 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 Ahhhh, I see Howard Singer’s broken record the writer’s views and do not necesarily represent keeps replaying over ’n over again, or is this his opinions of the newspaper staff or publisher.

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Views: What would you like the new year to bring?

We asked this question in The Village, Dec. 9.

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“I hope the New Year will bring peace, success, happiness and friends.”

— Julia Keenan

“I hope my sweetie will say ‘yes’ to my marriage proposal.”

— Christopher Boyer

“I’d like to see more people happy. I wish we would all look at the commonalities among us; not our “I would like to become more instrumental in making differences and when there are differences, try to appreciate the unique qualities in others.” the world a better place.”

— Brittany Johnson — Christian McGee

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Letters from fifth-grade students at Torrey Pines Elementary Golf courses waste too much water

La Jolla seals, sea lions should be left alone

Eliminate the Electoral College system

In summer, an average golf course like Torrey Pines Golf Course uses around 1 million gallons of water per week, and spends over $500,000!

This is an outrageous amount, especially during a drought. The amount of Isaac water that could be saved McGreevy from not watering the acres of a golf course would be massive. Now, I understand that golf wouldn’t be nearly as good without real grass, but why not make better replicas of real grass in synthetics? It would mean bigger and better golf courses.

If that’s not possible, then listen to this: annually, they use about 40 percent more water than they need to use to maintain a healthy appearance. If we could make a stand and convince golf courses to only use the water they need, the water could be used to benefit those who need it more than the golf courses.

Governor Jerry Brown has the right idea in cutting 25 percent water off of practices deemed wasteful, but he needs to do more.

He needs to attack the golf courses’ water usage like he did to the farmers. Jerry Brown is big on water saving during the drought, yet he needs to direct his efforts elsewhere.

The water that is being used to make golf courses look pretty and green could be used for better purposes, and I think someone needs to talk to golf course managers to put a stop to this mass waste. Their narcissistic behavior is unacceptable. If it is going to waste gallons of water, then maybe no one should play golf at all.

Isaac McGreevy

I am a 10-year-old student at Torrey Pines Elementary. I am still surprised that humans can be so ignorant and cruel to our fellow sea creatures at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla.

Our seals and sea lions are family to the La Jolla Rena Li community. They have been in the area for longer than any of us. People continue to complain about the smell coming from The Cove. The stench is perfectly normal as an animal trait.

Humans scrape down forests and chop down trees just to build shopping malls and useless stadiums that we do not need! I understand there have been complaints and lawsuits about the smell. Some hotels in the area have reported that somewhere around 20 percent of their customers have checked out in minutes because of it. However, we destroy the land and drive away animals to build these hotels. The marine animals of La Jolla Cove deserve to stay firmly where they are.

These poor sea creatures should be left alone.

They deserve equal rights, like us.

Rena Li

There have been five people who didn’t win the popular vote, but did win the Electoral College (one exception was one who won neither) and still became president. Why would the United States of Simon America use such a flawed Lewis system?

You may argue that states decide the presidency or that a candidate should only have to run a campaign in certain states to garner votes, but you are wrong. 48 out of 50 states and the District of Columbia have a winner-take-all system instead of dividing the vote up like Maine or Nebraska. With this system, a person can win the presidency without the popular vote. And there are roughly 246 electors who can vote for someone besides the winner of the state they vote for. This system is broken and outdated. If it ever had a reasonable point for its existence, it is long gone now.

Then again, if we can’t eliminate the Electoral College altogether, we can change some of its ridiculous rules. First, no winner-take-all states whatsoever. This way, the people have more of a voice in the election, not a slim majority in key states.

Next, electors can’t be faithless. What I mean is that electors have to vote for the state’s choice, instead of all the faithless electors and 34 other non-faithless electors possible choosing the election; the people should choose the election.

I say we scrap the Electoral College altogether so that a new election system can be implemented. No more electors!

Instead, each person has one vote. This vote should be counted with every other vote from the American people and then the candidate with the most votes becomes the President of the United States of America.

See, was that so hard? No, it wasn’t.

Simon Lewis

Increase minimum driving age to 18

I am a 10-year-old student at Torrey Pines Elementary, and I believe it is time for people to take action by changing the legal driving age to 18, so we can save hundreds of lives. If you were asked the question if you wanted to drive at the age Chris Ruff of 16, your first answer would be yes, but would you want to risk your life just to drive a vehicle?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of I find it immoral that people from the coast, a place unintentional injuries leading to deaths are due to car accidents. Sixteen-year-olds can be where much sea life exists, distracted easily with their mobile devices, would be so nefarious as to want to uproot innocent seals and since many teenagers are focused on texting their friends, it could lead them to be from their biosphere. How it seriously injured. is legal for lifeguards to use Also, a 16-year-old is not fully sophisticated; jets, plywood, sprinklers, air Avery they don’t realize their reflexes and hand-eye horns, strobe lights, starter Redfern coordination aren’t fully developed. Studies pistols, electric fencing, show the prefrontal cortex is not fully mature slingshots and rubber bullets to shove Mother Nature’s creatures from the depths of at 16, but it will be more ready to make good judgments at 18. The prefrontal cortex is a their ocean homes? By doing this, it shows part of your brain that controls your emotions we humans are the real “animals.”

The San Diego Union-Tribune issued a poll on and forms judgment. This shows that a 16-year-old will make a decision without whether we should work on removing seals thinking about it much increasing his or her from Children’s Pool. The results came back chance to crash. at 63 percent wanting them to stay. In When 16-year-olds drive, not only will they another poll in 2007, 80 percent of people be endangering their life, but also the people surveyed said Children’s Pool should be for around them. In the United States each year, animal observation, not swimming. When I nearly 2,000 teenagers die from car crashes think of La Jolla, I think of beaches galore. and more than 200,000 people are injured.

Why can’t we give a small beach to our local Therefore, 18 is a better age for a teenager to marine life? drive.

This outrageous misconduct to one of our Now, if someone asked you the question if local animal species is somehow legal, yet the you wanted to drive at the age of 16, how percentages show a majority favoring the would you answer? Remember, you could be beach to be exclusively for seals. The people one of the people who get seriously injured or of San Diego have decided, why should even die because of a car crash each year. removing them even be an option anymore?

Chris Ruff Avery Redfern

Don’t remove seals from Children’s Pool

Female soccer players deserve equal pay It is outrageous our society can be so sexist against women. I have learned U.S. female professional soccer players make a lot less than half the amount males make for completing the same task.

Sophie U.S. women’s professional Boxwala soccer players should earn the same, if not more than men’s soccer players.

First, female soccer players earn $99,000 a year, provided that they win at least 20 exhibition matches. Males, on the other hand, would earn $263,000 for winning the same amount of games. Consequently, they would still earn $100,000 if the team lost all 20 games.

Women receive no extra pay for winning any additional matches above 20, while the men earn anywhere in between $5,000 and $17,625 for each match above 20.

It is for these reasons that I strongly

believe U.S. women’s professional soccer players should be paid the same as men. We should all be appalled at the inequality we seem to support. Shame on us!

Sophie Boxwala

Animal testing is wrong and wasteful I am a 10-year-old student at Torrey Pines Elementary School. I have noticed there is a gigantic problem with animal testing in Southern California and around the world. I know that animal testing is wrong and we Kyla don’t deserve to treat these Knight animals unfairly. After all, they also have rights.

To support my opinion, I read an article in the Huffington Post that increased my awareness of this drastic issue facing our world. I learned chimpanzees were tested on for the use of a vaccine for hepatitis. A chimp’s babies were used and taken away from their mother. Once they stopped breeding her, she was locked into a basement with no contact with the outside world.

It scares me to read about the damage we cause to other living beings, just to solve our own problems and to survive. The facts clearly prove that animal testing is wasteful, unreliable, not needed, and wrong.

Kyla Knight

Opposed to orcas in captivity at SeaWorld I am a 10-year-old student at Torrey Pines Elementary School, and I believe that it is shocking and unbearable to see orcas sitting in their undersized tank where they have a limited amount of space to swim. Therefore, Gaby these beautiful predators Rebeiz should not be kept in SeaWorld or captivity.

Male orcas’ lifespan is 60 to 70 years, and female orcas can live to be over 100 years.

That is special. But in SeaWorld, the average age of death of an orca is 13 years. Only 13 years to live! Isn’t that sad?

Also, there is a limited distance they can swim in their bathtub-sized tank each day, and this is bad for their health. Orcas would need to swim 1,208 laps around the perimeter of the tank to match the miles they swim every day in the wild.

Finally, because orcas are forced to live with other orcas in SeaWorld, they get into fights. In the wild, though, they stay away from other orcas that aren’t their family.

But in aquatic tanks, there is nowhere for these whales to go, and eventually orcas will get into fights with one another.

Now let me ask you a question, “Do you want orcas to continue living like this with injuries and death falling upon them so quickly, or do you want them to live a long happy life in the wild?” SeaWorld should stop keeping orcas in their tanks.

Gaby Rebeiz

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Broken Yolk’s PB location as popular as ever

BY DAVID L. CODDON You’ve heard that you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Well, you can’t build an empire without starting with a first store. At the Broken Yolk Café in Pacific Beach, they’ve been making omelets and more since 1979, and today they’re far from alone.

The Broken Yolk now has 20 locations in four states, including 10 cafés in San Diego.

You’ll find them in the Gaslamp Quarter, Point Loma, Mission Valley, the South Bay and North County. And the next Broken Yolk set to open will be in San Diego State University’s new South Campus Plaza.

“That’ll be our first ‘casual concept’,” explained Broken Yolk marketing manager Lisa Erickson. “No traditional wait staff. You walk in and you order and you have a number and you sit down.” That’s ideal, she said, for college students. “They want cheap, fast and good, and then they’re outta there.”

The Broken Yolk’s growth is even more impressive when you consider that it’s only been franchising since 2008.

“I think breakfast is just popular,” Erickson said. “You turn on the TV and everyone’s doing breakfast and ‘breakfast all day.’ Right now it’s super trendy. People also like that

cooks, Erickson said, has been there from the very beginning, and “We have some wait staff who’ve been here for over 20 years.”

She shared a story about one of the Broken Yolk’s most loyal PB customers: “One woman was telling me that after the birth of every single one of her children, her ‘reward’ was coming to the Broken Yolk and having breakfast.”

The original PB location, which also houses the company’s offices, is “the hangout” for some people, Erickson said, with a friendly “Cheers”-like environment. Its patio remains a coveted space for diners, most of whom are eating breakfast even at lunch time. (The café is open daily until 3 p.m.) There’s also parking available, which is a plus in PB. Erickson, who has worked for the company COURTESY for a little over two years, knew of the Broken Among the variety of eggs-benedict dishes at Broken Yolk Café is the Border Benedict: Yolk long before that. “When I first came to Two poached eggs and seasoned carne asada atop sweet corn cakes, smothered in San Diego, I lived in Crown Point,” she said, homemade poblano sauce with jalapeño slices. “and I remember coming over here all the time. It was the little place you went on the extra protein.” long. You know what you’re getting when weekends, and it’s still that way.”

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La Jolla High boys water polo team wraps up 2016 season

BY TOM MURPHY La Jolla High School’s boys water polo team wrapped up another outstanding season with an awards banquet on Dec. 11 for all three teams (Varsity, Junior Varsity and Novice) and their families. The Vikings are always one of the top teams in the county and this year they returned to the Open Division following their Division 1 championship in 2015.

For the first time, the Vikings defeated the No. 2 ranked Bishop’s School in the CIF quarterfinals before coming up one goal short against Vista (who went on to defeat Cathedral Catholic in the finals). The Varsity team finished the season with a record of 17-1, which included a number of tournaments and non-league games in Orange County and Northern California. Defeating Bishops twice and Cathedral once during the season were highlights for the Varsity boys.

The Junior Varsity team finished the season with a winning record, dominating their opponents throughout the season. Their strength bodes well for the Vikings water polo program in the years ahead. Much can be said for the Novice team that only dropped four games all season.

Varsity Coach Tom Atwell, accompanied by Junior Varsity and Novice Coach Grant LeBeau, presented awards and regaled their players at the annual team banquet at the Soledad Club. Coach Atwell forms a special bond with his players and it is clear when he describes the eight seniors that are leaving the program: Arman Hamrah, Connor Carpenter, Douglas Webster, Enrique Rayon, Jake Marshall, John Murphy, Nico Ivanov and Parker Arnold.

— Coach Atwell invited his team to vote for the Varsity players most deserving of individual recognition, and the honors go to: ■ Most Valuable Player: Douglas Webster (Co-Captain) ■ Most Inspirational: Connor Carpenter (Co-Captain) ■ Most Improved: Gabe Sepulveda-Sanders

TOM MURPHY

La Jolla High School Varsity water polo team: (Back row) Head Coach Tom Atwell, Cole Atwell, Ian Brill, Parker Arnold, Jake Marshall, Gabe Sepulveda-Sanders, Cole Raulston, Nico Ivanov, Douglas Webster, Arman Hamrah. (Front row) Maverick Becker, Tyler Brown, John Murphy, Ian Brill, Connor Carpenter, Enrique Rayon and Pablo Rayon.

■ Coaches Award: Ian Brill ■ Willie Calabrese Scholarship Award: Nico Ivanov (Co-Captain) ■ Hell Week Champion: John Murphy (Co-Captain) ■ Varsity Legends Award: Jake Marshall (Co-captain) — Coach Grant LeBeau also asked his teams to vote for their awards: ■ JV Most Valuable Player: Cole Raulston ■ JV Most Inspirational: Ryan Fashandi ■ JV Most Improved: Blake Furby ■ JV Coaches Award: Johan Agardh ■ Novice Most Valuable Player: Quinn Ruminski

■ Novice Most Inspirational Player: Ethan McQuade ■ Novice Most Improved Player: Bobby Murphy ■ Novice Coaches Award: Aiden Trahey CIF All County Teams were named earlier in the month and Nico Ivanov was selected to the First Team and Connor Carpenter made Second Team.

Before the program closed, Coach Atwell thanked the team parents who went above and beyond the call of duty to help the players and coaches, including Dolly Webster, Julie Furby and Michelle Fulks. He also recognized the “Senior Moms” for organizing the banquet.

Swim Coach Tudor Lacey and Mental Skills Coach Brian Alexander were recognized for the significant contributions.

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LA JOLLA NEWS NUGGETS Bry appointed chair of Budget, Government Efficiency committee On Monday, Dec. 19, the San Diego City Council finalized the Council Committee Assignments for 2017 and named Councilmember Barbara Bry chair of Budget and Government Efficiency and vice chair of Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods.

Bry’s Policy Director, Victoria Joes, will be the Committee Consultant for Budget and Government Efficiency. A former Policy Advisor for the Barbara Bry Mayor’s Office and Grants and Policy Manager for the San Diego Port, Joes is experienced in developing and implementing policy at the City level.

“Maintaining a balanced budget is central

our City’s ability to operate and serve the residents of San Diego,” said Bry. “I am eager to chair the Committee on Budget and Government Efficiency and will encourage prudent fiscal decision-making in this role. I am also honored to have been appointed as vice chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods. Public safety is the number one function of local government, and keeping our neighborhoods safe is my first priority.

Community participation is essential to both the budget process and advancing public safety, so I will work hard to ensure everyone’s voices are heard.”

In addition to her roles as chair and vice chair, Councilmember Bry will serve as a member of the Committee on Rules and the Committee on Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations.

Kick It Tuesday coming to La Jolla Rec Center To “kick off” the New Year, La Jolla Recreation Center presents “Kick It Tuesday,” a non-competitive kickball game with

friends for children 6-9 years old. Offered in two sessions, session one is 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays Jan. 10-31 and session two is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 7-28. Free.

Learn skills like kicking, throwing and base-running, which are useful in other sports such as soccer and baseball. More information at (858) 552-1658. bit.ly/ljreccenter

Kindergarten info meetings set La Jolla Elementary School begins its 2017-2018 Kindergarten informational meetings next month. The meetings invite parents to learn about the school and school programs, have questions answered by the principal and current parents, tour the kindergarten area, and more.

All of the meetings will begin at 11 a.m. in the school library. Attendees are asked to select and RSVP for one of the following dates (all of which fall on a Wednesday): Jan. 11, Jan. 25 or Feb. 8. RSVP by calling the LJES school office at (858) 454-7196.

Thomas Allyn ‘Tom’Timmins

growth until he retired in 1988.

Tom’s admirable work ethic was formed early as he delivered newspapers to the current La Jolla Shores area (at the time, strawberry and tomato fields) after cycling from the Bird Rock end of La Jolla. He also worked as a pinsetter at the La Jolla Bowl, and later as a bellhop at La Jolla’s Colonial Hotel.

He raised his family in the humble “kit home”, constructed in 1937, that he purchased in 1954, building an addition to double its size five years later. He was a leader in the YMCA Indian Guides,

scoutmaster in Boy Scouts and tolerant attendee of many PTA meetings, athletic and musical events.

After Marjorie died in 1973, he married the new “love of his life”, Wynn.

They purchased a motor home and began traveling throughout the United States, ultimately visiting all fifty states and Canada.

He joined the 7th Armored Division Association and attended reunions across the U.S., including the 70th and final reunion in September with his three children and ten of the remaining 7th Armored Division Association veteran members.

Tom attended and was a faithful member of La Jolla Presbyterian Church since 1943.

As a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local #1358, he served as Financial Secretary and was a delegate to numerous conventions.

He played the game of cribbage mercilessly, skillfully and joyfully,

La Jolla’s Riford Library at 7555 Draper Ave. will be closed for upgrades through Jan. 6. The closure is for system technology upgrades as part of a larger San Diego Public Library initiative, through which each branch library will be closed for about two weeks until July 2017.

The San Diego Public Library plans to convert all materials in the library collection from barcode tags to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which allow for more efficient tracking of materials and improved security. Each branch will also be given self-check-out machines.

This project is being funded through a California State Library grant and donations to the San Diego Public Library’s Matching Equipment Fund. Hold items will be sent to North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive. (858) 581-9637. lajollalibrary.org ■ Have a La Jolla news tip? E-mail details (and a related, high-resolution photo if possible) to editor@lajollalight.com

Betty Coryell Beardsley

April 26, 1926 - November 17, 2016

LA JoLLA — A member of “The Greatest Generation”, Tom Timmins lost his long fight with cancer due to overwhelming complications on November 17, 2016, at the age of 90. Born in Chicago, IL, just before the Great Depression, he moved with his family to La Jolla in 1937 where Tom lived until his death. He graduated from high school in 1944 and enlisted in the Army.

He was assigned to the 7th Armored Division, 23rd Armored Infantry Battalion, arriving in Belgium in January 1945. He was wounded in Germany, served as part of the occupation forces, and completed his military service as TSgt on July 4, 1946.

Tom married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie, in 1946. He graduated from San Diego State College in 1950 with a major in math and minor in physics and worked as a carpenter during San Diego County’s post-war

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even at the age of 90, prevailing over colleagues, family members and even defenseless grandchildren.

Tom was a humble, generous but frugal, faithful and courageous man with a servant’s heart; to his family, to his country, to his church and to his God. Tom is survived by two sons, one daughter, three grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, two sisters, and two step-daughters.

He was preceded in death by both wives, his parents and three brothers.

A memorial service will be held January 21, 2016, at 1:00pm at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, (private interment with military honors at El Camino Memorial Park).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, or Alzheimer’s Association (in Wynn’s honor).

Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

September 7, 1930 - December 9, 2016 La JoLLa — Betty Beardsley, also known as Lil Red and Betty B, was born in Seymour, Indiana.

Raised on a farm until high school with four sisters and one brother, she was a hard worker, with a ’can-do’ attitude that carried throughout her life.

Betty met the love of her life and husband of 60 years, Jack, while attending Hanover College. She moved with the family to La Jolla in 1960. Devoted to her faith and family, Betty also cherished time spent with friends. She was involved with Las Patronas, Meals on Wheels, her church, and many other activities. always upbeat and smiling, she loved playing golf with the Happy Hackers, preparing meals for her extended family, and enjoying beach parties with friends.

Her beloved husband, Jack, passed away in 2011. Betty is survived by daughters, Pam (Lou)

and amy (Ken); son, Mark (Kathe); grandchildren, Emily, Tyler, Megan, Laura and Marie; and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8230 La Jolla Scenic Drive North.

Donations can be made to La Patronas, Meals on Wheels, or the charity of your choice.

Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

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■ Exercise class for adults 55 and older, 9:45 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-3870.

■ Open House for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a program for retirees over the age of 50, in the Extended Studies department at UC San Diego, 9:30 a.m. 9600 North Torrey Pines Road, Building D. (858) 534-3409. olli.ucsd.edu ■ 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 tap class (some previous tap required), noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com

construction. Golba did not know what type of tree it is, but said he would return with that information.

Because of the “eclectic mix” and orientation of houses that surround the property, the design was strategic, Golba said. “There is a variety of styles on that block, and many are two-story. The immediate next door neighbor built a large blank wall that faces the property (I’m going to develop), so we don’t have much of a view from the ground floor, but at the second floor, the view gets much better,” he said. “We put the theater where we did because it is seven feet from a blank wall (which is not a good place for windows or fencing and) does not invite interactions between neighbors.”

As such, much of the common areas, especially the bedrooms, are upstairs. Golba said the property is designed that way so “we’re not looking at anyone and no one is looking at us, and we like it that way” and to provide a decent view.

He said “quite a bit of roof area” is eligible for solar panels to ensure that 50 percent of future power is sustainable.

As for landscaping, as posed by DPR member Angeles Leira, Golba said, “We don’t know yet, but street trees will come up when we apply for building permits. We would try to match whatever the designated street tree is for that area.” The unidentified front yard tree would also remain. Several members noted that the addition of palm trees would make the property more consistent with the neighborhood.

Also to be consistent with the neighborhood, DPR member Diane Kane said she would like to see the front fencing opened up (current renderings show a two-foot wall topped with about three feet of fencing) and palm trees installed. But overall, Kane said that she “likes the project a lot” because it’s “an improvement from the plain vanilla boxes we’ve been getting.”

As such, Golba said he would return with answers to DPR members’ queries on landscaping, fencing and roof options, and present any available alternative designs.

— La Jolla DPR meets 4 p.m. the second and third Tuesdays of the month at La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. lajollacpa.org

Thursday, Jan. 5

■ 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 55 and older, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. jbale@sdccd.edu ■ La Jolla Community Planning Association meets, 6 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org All events are free unless otherwise noted

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Music of Jimmy Buffett and Donna Summer take center stage next season

BY JAMES HEBERT ast year at this time, La Jolla Playhouse was announcing it would roll out four world-premiere shows for its 2016-17 season, an ambitious commitment to new work. Now, for 2017-18, the Playhouse is quadrupling down.

The theater is once again announcing it will produce four new works for its coming season, which will include six productions altogether. (The other two shows have yet to be revealed.)

One of the projects has already been announced — and has received more or less global attention: “Escape to Margaritaville,” the musical built around the songs of Jimmy Buffett.

But the newly unveiled productions also include a second big musical centered on a major pop star: An as-yet-untitled project based on the life and music of Donna Summer, and directed by Playhouse artistic director emeritus Des McAnuff.

The other two new works announced are both non-musical plays by up-and-coming writers: Rachel Bonds’ “At the Old Place,” and Hansol Jung’s “Wild Goose Dreams.”

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A look at what’s on the way:

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Legendary singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett is the composer and lyricist for La Jolla Playhouse’s world premiere musical ‘Escape to Margaritaville,” which runs May/June 2017 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.

■ “Escape to Margaritaville,” May 16 to June 25, 2017: The planet’s legions of “Parrotheads” (as Jimmy Buffett fans dub themselves) can rejoice. Playhouse artistic chief Christopher Ashley, who is directing this very likely Broadway-bound musical, says Buffett himself has been deeply engaged in the ongoing development of the show.

“He’s been very involved at every step,” said Ashley (who’s in the middle of directing the last pre-Broadway staging of another Playhouse-launched musical, “Come From Away,” SEE LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE, B4

Modern Music Festival strikes a chord at Athenaeum, Jan. 5-8 FROM ATHENAEUM REPORTS he Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will host the 10th annual SoundON Festival of Modern Music, featuring four days of concerts, performances, workshops, lectures and art, Jan. 5-8 at 1008 Wall St. In collaboration with San Diego New Music, the program is curated by NOISE percussionist Morris Palter.

(Part 1) SOUNDSTREAMS will feature works awash of aural awareness by current and former San Diego composers, including Benjamin Sabey, former San Diego New Music executive director Nathan Brock, and NOISE cellist Franklin Cox, and works by New Zealand composer Chris Cree Brown, French composer Betsy Jolas and American

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maverick James Tenney. Evocative of sonic panoramas, these works are foundational in their motive, yet sweeping in their inference.

(Part 2) RISING CURRENTS I & II will feature established and newly established composers. While individually creative in their compositional explorations, collectively they represent composers who derive their strength from dynamic internal forces that connect them intimately to their immediate surroundings, be they natural, urban or cultural.

All will be joined by guest composers James Romig, Benjamin Sabey and Andrew Staniland. The Jan. 7 evening event will feature a world premiere of “Festival of

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This is the 10th year for the modern music festival at the Athenaeum.

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Have a Bubbly New Year!

“I only drink Champagne on two occasions: When I am in love, and when I am not.”

— Coco Chanel

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hen the second hand on the clock sweeps toward midnight for the Dec. 31 countdown, millions of celebrants around the globe will be hoisting a glass of bubbly to toast in the New Year.

The shimmering bubbles from the sparkling French wine will soon pull you in to an aura of giddy sophistication. As the Champagne tickles the nose, seduces the palate and creates a light-headed bliss, one’s troubles tend to melt away in a glass of bubbles.

Speaking of glass, Champagne is traditionally served in two types of barware: one is the wide-mouthed stemmed glass called the “coupe” — which was rumored to have been molded from Marie Antoinette’s breast — and the other is the tulip-shaped “flute,” the ideal receptacle for champagne because it allows the bubbles to properly circulate, and enhance the drinking experience.

“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” — Dom Perignon Dom Pierre Perignon, a 16th century French Benedictine monk and cellar master for the abbey at Reims cathedral, has been credited with valuable contributions to

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standardizing production of the bubbling wine, particularly for creating sturdy, thicker glass bottles to prevent exploding from the high-pressurized bubbles, and securing corks with rope snare mechanisms.

The Treaty of Madrid of 1891 originally granted France the legal right to restrict the use of the word “Champagne” (with a capital “C”) to sparkling wines produced in the Champagne region of France. This protected status was later ratified by the Treaty of Versailles. Vive la France!

What sets Champagne apart is that it is a double fermented wine. True Champagne is

created by a traditional process called methode Champenoise, with a secondary fermentation that takes place in the bottle or sealed cask, that produces bubbles of stored carbon dioxide responsible for the signature “pop” when the bottle is opened. Only three types of grapes are permitted for Champagne production: Chardonnay (creating Blanc de Blancs), Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (creating Blanc de Noirs).

Different kinds of Champagne are labeled according to the amount of sugar, called “dosage,” which was added to the bottle before being corked. The “drier” the Champagne, the less sweet it is. No sugar is added to Ultra Brut, Brut Zero or Brut Sauvage making these the driest; Brut contains a maximum of 1.5 percent sugar; Extra Dry or Extra Sec somewhat sweeter with up to 2 percent sugar; Dry or Sec has as much as 4 percent sugar; Demi-Sec up to 8 percent, while Doux is the sweetest champagne, considered a dessert wine, with upwards of 10 percent sugar.

Champagne is also categorized by the bottle size, the most popular being the Standard (750 ml.). The Demi contains half this amount, while the Magnum is the equivalent of two Standard bottles.

Behemoths like the Jeroboam contain six Standards, while the Salmanazar equals 12 of them.

Whatever bottle of bubbly you’ve chosen, make sure it’s chilled to a temp around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Since the contents are under pressure, don’t use a traditional corkscrew, rather the finesse of your hands and a cloth napkin (or specially designed Champagne cork remover). Gingerly remove the foil and wire cage surrounding the cork, and wrap the napkin around the top of the

Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail ■ Ingredients: • 1 teaspoon honey (acacia, orange blossom, your choice) • 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice • 3/4 cup chilled Champagne • Handful of pomegranate seeds ■ Method: Drizzle honey in Champagne flute. Add liquids. Toss in seeds. Cheers! bottle, careful not to aim the cork at breakables or any person’s anatomy (which, at a velocity of 40 mph, can be dicey). Turn the bottle, with a firm grip on the cork, and release it without yanking. If done properly, the bottle will expel a soft whimper, not a “pop.”

If you have any leftover Champagne after ringing in the New Year, toasting the bride and groom, christening a ship, or spraying your teammates in a locker room throwdown, then use the divine libation to enhance both sweet and savory dishes.

Breakfast treats go beyond mimosas — pour some bubbly in pancake or waffle batters, and concoct a strawberry Champagne syrup to drizzle on top. Sear deep-sea scallops or wild-caught shrimp in the sparkling stuff, whip up Champagne risotto with petite peas, or a porcini mushroom Champagne sauce to dial up wild-caught salmon, grilled chicken or ravioli.

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January 5-8, 2017

The 10th Annual soundON Festival brings together an international roster of composers and performers to present a four-day exploration of contemporary chamber music. It includes a world premiere by composer Matthew Burtner, commissioned by the Athenaeum.

All-festival pass: $55/70 Day pass: $20/25 I Students $5 Tickets: 858.454.5872 ljathenaeum.org/sound-on

THE USES OF PHOTOGRAPHY: ART, POLITICS, AND THE REINVENTION OF A MEDIUM On view through January 2, 2017

This exhibition examines a network of artists based in San Diego between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s, whose experiments with photography opened the medium to a profusion of new strategies and subjects. These artists sought artistic media and formats adequate to address their turbulent era and its pressing questions.

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FROM LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE, B1 in Toronto.) “He’s been part of every reading we’ve done, every staging workshop. He’s writing either one or two new songs for the score. And also just offering reflections on songs — talking about what the story impulse is in a song, and how do we bring it to theatrical life. He’s right there at the center of those conversations.”

The show, as mentioned previously, “is really not the story of Jimmy Buffett’s life — although some of his songs are biographical,” Ashley noted. “So various moments in his life have been given to various characters. I think if you know Jimmy Buffett’s biography very well, you will recognize lots of things.”

“Escape to Margaritaville” was written by Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl”) and Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”); the Playhouse has previously described it as “the story of a tropical island resort and its part-time bartender, part-time singer and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out — until a beautiful, career-minded tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything.”

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'Escape to Margaritaville' features both original songs and popular Jimmy Buffett classics. This world-premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse is the story of a part-time bartender, part-time singer and full-time charmer named Tully who thinks he’s got life all figured out — until a beautiful, career-minded tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything.

■ “Untitled Donna Summer Project,” November/December 2017: Donna Summer, who died in 2012, was the reigning Queen of Disco in the 1970s, but also helped influence other genres through such work as “I Feel Love,” a song that’s considered a pioneering moment in techno music.

“You can make the case she was the voice of a generation,” said Ashley of Summer, who had 14 Top 10 hits and sold some 140 million records. The show, which will include about 20 of Summer’s songs, “basically explores her life from performing in her parents’ living room as a kid, to the wild toboggan ride that was her life through pop culture.”

Ashley explained that the show “is framed by her last concert at (New York’s) Studio 54, and it’s very much a dance musical.

So much of that music was written for a kind of communal dance explosion, and it was written to be danced to.”

Director McAnuff is practically synonymous with the Playhouse: He led the revival of the then-moribund institution

in 1983, and served two long stints as its artistic chief, bringing it to national prominence. He also built a huge Broadway career (“Jersey Boys,” “The Who’s Tommy” and more), and most recently was the artistic leader of Canada’s Stratford Festival before returning to life as an independent director.

McAnuff’s last Playhouse directing project was “Sideways” in 2013.

■ “At the Old Place,” July/August 2017: Playhouse associate artistic director Jaime Castañeda will direct the new Rachel Bonds play (he most recently staged Mike Lew’s “Tiger Style!”). As Playhouse press material describes it: “In her mid-40s and facing a breaking point, a literature professor returns to her childhood home in Virginia only to discover two young people camped out on her lawn.”

Ashley described it as “a piece about the roads not taken, and about how life sometimes gives you second chances at some choices.” He said of Bonds: “She’s a real rising star in the theater world right now. She’s got a world premiere a month before and month after us. She’s hitting in a big way.”

■ “Wild Goose Dreams,” September/October 2017: This one’s by another rising newcomer, Hansol Jung. It will be directed by Leigh Silverman, who has major New York credits with “Chinglish” and more. (She also directed a Playhouse workshop of “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” a few years back.)

The play centers on a North Korean defector who has left her family behind, and launches into an online romance with a lonely South Korean father. “It’s very inventive; how the play puts the online world onstage is very playful, and there’s a real dark humor to the piece,” Ashley said, adding with a laugh: “Online and North Korea — I’ve never seen that onstage before.”

— IF YOU GO: La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, on the UC San Diego campus. Tickets for the 2017-18 shows will be available only by season subscription for the time being. More details: (858) 550-1010 or lajollaplayhouse.org

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eviating from the regular preschool story time (held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.), youth services library Angie Stava reads a story, Friday Dec. 23, to a handful of excited toddlers. While the library will be closed until Jan. 7 (see page A22), when it reopens, a full slate of toddler activities will resume. Learn more at lajollalibrary.org

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Leaders from the ARCS San Diego Chapter visit the California campus of TSRI Dec. 12 to present the awards to this year’s scholars. From left: James Williamson, dean of graduate studies and vice president of academic affairs; ARCS Chapter President Mary Fitz; ARCS Scholars Danielle Grotjahn, George Campbell, Michael Ledbetter, Daisy Johnson, Chris Cottrell and John Tat; Kim Doren, ARCS member; and ARCS Chapter VP/President Elect Helga Moore.

TSRI students receive Scholar Awards

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even graduate students at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have received Scholar Awards from the San Diego chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Students (ARCS) Foundation, a national organization dedicated to advancing science in United States through

grants to academically outstanding U.S. citizens pursuing degrees in science, engineering or medical research. The award recipients are: Danielle Grotjahn, Chris Cottrell, Michael Ledbetter, Daisy Johnson, John Tat, George Campbell and Rigo Cintron-Colon.

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piano and Morris Palter, percussion.

Special guest artists: Glen Whitehead, trumpet and electronics; Eric Simonson, piano and conductor; Ariana Warren, clarinet; Stephanie Aston, soprano; Derek Keller, guitar; Pablo Gómez, guitar and Jorge Lopez Ramos, guitar.

■ IF YOU GO: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. Four-Day Festival Pass: $55 members, $70 non-members. One-Day Pass: $20 members, $25 non-members, $5 students. Tickets and schedule: (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org/sound-on

Whispers,” by composer Matthew Burtner, which will be presented with an installation during the festival. “Festival of Whispers” was commissioned by The Athenaeum in honor of the 20th anniversary collaboration with San Diego New Music and the 10th anniversary of SoundOn Festival.

NOISE artists: Lisa Cella, flute; Colin McAllister, guitar and conductor; Mark Menzies, violin; Franklin Cox, cello; Robert Zelickman, clarinet; Christopher Adler,

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Book Talk ■ Hadassah San Diego book group opens 2017 with a discussion of Candice Millard’s “Destiny of the Republic: A tale of madness, medicine and the murder of a president,” 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. $55 for the year or $10 for drop-ins. Ellen Reese will lead the lively discussion. RSVP: (858) 268-3200. gbenn13@cox.net

Laugh in the New Year ■ The Comedy Store La Jolla presents an extensive lineup of laughs to close this year. The Best of San Diego take the stage, 8 p.m. Dec. 28 and Dec. 29. Steve Trevino performs 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Dec. 30 and a New Year’s Eve Show with Steve Trevino will be 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

On Jan. 1, 2017, an open mic and comedy potluck will be 7 p.m. 916 Pearl St. (858) 454-9176. lajolla.thecomedystore.com

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Hadassah San Diego Area book group will discuss Candice Millard’s ‘Destiny of the Republic: A tale of madness, medicine, and the murder of a president.’

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Coming and Going Exhibits ■ The three exhibits now on view at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library - “Give Me a Minute, I’m Thinking,” curated by San Diego collector and art dealer Mark Quint; “50 Studies Using Unmixed Black,” paintings by Alida Cervantes; and Roy Porello’s curated collection “Artists to Swatch” - come down Dec. 31 at 1008 Wall St. Free. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org ■ An opening reception for the Athenaeum’s two new exhibits, “Over The Moon: A collaborative project created

by San Diego Book Arts members” and “Derli Romero: Small works on paper and books” will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6.

The works will be on display from Jan. 7 through Feb. 11.

Free. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org

Pianist Aleck Karis offer classic rock covers, 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30. Presenting some crooner classics, Slower performs at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve. (Free with dinner reservation). (858) 459-0474.

■ UC San Diego’s Department of Music launches the winter 2017 concert season with a performance by guest cellist Michael Nicolas and professors Erik Carlson and Aleck Karis, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 in the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive. The trio’s program includes: “Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano” (1983) by Charles Wuorinen, “Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano” (2011) by Harrison Birtwistle and “Piano Trio, Op. 97” (”Archduke Trio”) (1811) by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Free. (858) 534-3448. musicweb.ucsd.edu/concerts

■ Starting Jan. 1, La Jolla Art Association presents a two-week show of works representing the “San Diego State of Mind” (which is the name of the exhibit). Works are on display until Jan. 15. Pieces in all media represented. 8100 Paseo Del Ocaso, Suite B, La Jolla Shores. Free. (858) 459-1196. lajollaart.org

Senior Mondays ■ Starting Jan. 2, The Fleet Science Center presents Senior Mondays, and invites seniors 65 and older to visit the Fleet for a chance to see the exhibits, watch a show at the Heikoff Dome Theater and listen to a lecture – all for $8 admission. Senior Mondays continue the first Monday of the month. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the daily lecture begins at 10:30 a.m. (This month’s lecture is “Mysteries of Pluto”) and the Theater show is at noon (This month’s show is “A Beautiful Planet”). 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego.

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Keeping You Covered

Here’s a primer on medicare benefits for the terminally ill

BY CATE KORTZEBORN When I talk to people with Medicare about planning for the end of their lives, the statistic that always strikes me is this: If you ask people where they’d rather die — in a hospital or at home — 75 percent say at home and 25 percent say the hospital. But when you look at what actually happens, only 25 percent of people get to die at home, while 75 percent pass away in hospitals.

The only way you can ensure that your doctor understands your wishes is by talking about them. And now, Medicare will reimburse your doctor for that conversation.

This is called advance care planning. It’s designed to help people with Medicare learn about various options for end-of-life care; determine which types of care best fit their personal wishes; and share their wishes with their family, friends and physicians.

One option you can discuss with your doctor is hospice care. Hospice is intended to help terminally-ill people live out their lives as comfortably as possible, usually in their own homes. Hospice doesn’t focus on curing disease and it’s not only for people with cancer.

Medicare’s hospice benefit covers your care, and you shouldn’t have to go outside of hospice to get care except in rare situations. Once you choose it, your hospice benefit should cover everything you need. If you qualify for hospice care, you and your family will work with your hospice provider to set up a plan of care that meets your needs.

You and your family members are the most important part of your medical team. Your team can also include doctors, nurses or nurse practitioners, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, hospice aides, homemakers and volunteers.

A hospice nurse and doctor are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give you and your family support and

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Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s acting regional administrator. She says you can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or 1-800-633-4227.

care when you need it. You can also include your regular doctor or a nurse practitioner on your medical team to supervise your care.

Medicare’s hospice benefit allows you and your family to stay together in the comfort of your home, unless you need care in an inpatient facility. If your hospice provider determines that you need inpatient care, the provider will make arrangements for your stay.

To find a hospice provider, talk to your doctor or call your state hospice organization.

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has a website that allows you to look up local providers based on your Zip code, at

nhpco.org/find-hospice You can get hospice care if you have Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and you meet these conditions: • Your hospice doctor and your regular doctor (if you have one) certify that you’re terminally ill, with a life expectancy of six months or less; • You accept palliative care (for comfort) instead of care to cure your illness; • You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare-covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions.

You have the right to stop hospice at any time. If you do so, you’ll go back to the type of Medicare coverage you had before you chose a hospice provider, like Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan, or another type of Medicare health plan.

Depending on your illness and related conditions, the plan of care your hospice team creates can include doctor and nursing services; medical equipment (wheelchairs and walkers); medical supplies (bandages and catheters); prescription drugs; hospice aide and homemaker services; physical and occupational therapy; speech-language pathology services; social worker services; dietary counseling; grief and loss counseling for you and your family; short-term inpatient care (for pain and symptom management); and any other Medicare-covered services needed to manage your terminal illness and related conditions, as recommended by your hospice team.

— For more information on Medicare’s hospice benefit, including costs, visit medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/02154.pdf

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7 tips for charitable giving during the holidays

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ecall the old adage “It’s better to give than receive.” When we give, especially around the holidays, it makes us feel fulfilled — like we’ve made a small difference in someone’s life. According to Charity Navigator, “31 percent of all annual giving occurs in the month of December and 12 percent of that annual giving occurs on the last three days of the year.”

Navigating the waters of charitable giving can seem difficult with the hustle and bustle of the season — What organization do I donate to? What should I give and will I get a tax receipt? In the spirit of giving, here are a few tips to keep in mind when making a donation: ■ 1. Give to legit charities. Only donations to qualified charitable organizations are tax-deductible, this includes gifts of cash, stock, real property or cars. All gifts must be itemized and substantiated on your tax return so be sure to get a charitable receipt acknowledgement when you donate and keep your bank records, cancelled checks and credit card statements as a backup.

■ 2. Do your homework. If you’re unsure about the organization’s charitable status, check with Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org) or search the IRS website (irs.gov). Also, take time to review the organization’s website and annual report to make certain your money is directly making an impact.

■ 3. Get involved. Make sure you feel connected to the organization you decide to donate to by volunteering, taking a tour of their offices or attending an event so you see firsthand how the organization is making a difference.

■ 4. Know that small gifts can make a big difference. Just starting your career? It’s OK to start small. Try making a small cash donation or sign up for monthly giving.

Monthly giving is a great way to try out a charity and see if it is a good fit. Each month the amount you designate will be automatically processed. It is a quick and meaningful way to help!

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a Valencia Hotel threw a party nearly a century in the making, when it celebrated its 90th anniversary, Dec. 15 with a Gatsby-themed Gala.

Proceeds benefitted La Jolla Historical Society. For the event, guests were transported to the roaring 1920s, with the help of Prohibition-inspired cocktails, lavish buffets, vintage automobiles, flashbulbs and flappers. Attendees were encouraged to dress accordingly.

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Pacific Sotheby’s hosts benefit for San Diego Youth Services

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acific Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a fundraising party to benefit San Diego Youth Services, Dec. 15 at the firm’s Prospect Street offices. Attendees enjoyed tasty treats and shopping, with proceeds benefitting San Diego’s homeless, abused and at-risk youth and their families. The event raised more than $4,000 dollars. Read more at pacificsothebysrealtyblog.com or to learn about San Diego Youth Services at sdyouthservices.org

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Keep in mind: Some contractors and builders can help you with the design, while others want you to come in with plans. Each builder will have a different style or specialty, but just because some builders don’t design

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When making a plan with your builder and staying involved throughout the construction process, you can still expect surprises. Have you ever heard the phrase “expect the unexpected”? This phrase certainly applies to building a house. The best way to plan for the unexpected is to know the general ins and outs of the building process. Here is a list of considerations and potential areas for surprise.

Construction Loans If you apply for a construction loan, you’ll have to have copies of the floor plans and specs from your builder or architect so the mortgage lender can appraise the home to determine how much they will lend. It’s common to make a down payment, or a personal guarantee, and the sum can be significant. Also, keep in mind that the

appraisal and credit checks will come with fees, as well as title insurance on the land and homeowner’s insurance.

The Budget Cushion It’s always best to have a full budget in mind with plenty of cushion. This is especially true for those taking out a home construction loan. It’s not uncommon for projects to go over budget (this is why we recommend to have a contingency built in between 10% to 15%).

An experienced builder will factor in the budget allowances of design elements such as cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and fixtures.

However, these allowances do not always account for homes with many custom and high-end features and add-ons. I recommend discussing with your construction team the level of finishes you expect so they can input the proper allowances for your taste. It would also be smart to provide examples of the quality of work and styles of finishes you’re expecting.

Quality Builders All builders are not of the same quality.

Some lower-end builders will have lower allowances to make their bid seem more affordable. What you don’t want is for your builder to skimp on the important foundational and structural elements of your home, compromising the house’s integrity.

This tends to happen more with lessexperienced and less-reputable builders. This is why researching your team and seeing the quality of previous projects is vital.

The best way to stick to your budget is having a detailed set of plans to bid from.

The more information on the plans the more accurate your bid will be. This will help the project to stay on budget with fewer surprises.

You generally pay for the work completed in a weekly or bi-weekly installments, based on the work completed to date. Be mindful of contractors who try to front load a project, and always ask for the backup documents.

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LA JOLLA GEMS OF THE WEEK

‘Remarkable Women of San Diego’ La Jolla resident Gloria G. Harris and co-author Hannah Cohen highlight 28 women who made significant historical and cultural contributions to San Diego from 1850 to 2015, in a new book from Arcadia Publishing, “Remarkable Women of San Diego: Pioneers, Visionaries and Innovators.” Among those profiled are several La Jollans, including philantropist Ellen Browning Scripps, trailblazing surgeon Anita Figueredo, and former UCSD Chancellor Marye Anne

WIKICOMMONS

According to history.com, the ancient Babylonians may have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago.

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“One resolution I have made, and try always to keep is this: To rise above the little things.” — John Burroughs

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The No. 1 New Year’s Resolution in America last year was: Text less on my cell phone.

False! According to the pollsters at Nielsen, 2015’s Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions were: Stay fit and healthy 37 percent; Lose weight 32 percent; Enjoy life to the fullest 28 percent; Spend less, save more 25 percent; Spend more time with family and friends 19 percent; Get organized 18 percent; Will not make any resolutions 16 percent; Learn something new/new hobby 14 percent; Travel more 14 percent; Read more 12 percent.

Slithering snake stops by library at Big Science for Little People event

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s part of the Big Science for Little People series at La Jolla Riford Library, a slithery friend stopped by on Dec. 16, when Living Coast Discovery Center education instructors Jennifer Paulus and Lindsey Leathers brought a real live snake and other educational materials. About a dozen young scientists learned about how snakes move, eat, shed their skin and more, before the children got to see and touch Mr. Rosy, a rosy boa. La Jolla Library is located at 7555 Draper Ave. and presents a full lineup of Library activities, found at lajollalibrary.org — Ashley Mackin

Education instructors Jennifer Paulus and Lindsey Leathers demonstrate how to touch a snake without hurting or scaring it, before the little ones got their turn to touch a real live snake.

Education instructor Jennifer Paulus demonstrates (with a puppet) how snakes eat.

Paulus shows a snake skeleton and explains how snakes move.

Young scientists fill the Library’s main room to check out snake skin, skeleton, photos and more.

Leathers with ‘Mr. Rosy,’ a rosy boa

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY MACKIN

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100 - LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031252 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. San Diego Whale Watching b. San Diego Whale Watch c. SD Whale Watching d. SD Whale Watch e. Cruise San Diego Located at: 1717 Quivira Rd. , San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. San Diego Whale Watching, LLC., 1717 Quivira Rd., San Diego, CA 92109, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was 11/10/2016.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/08/2016. Ulka Pandya, President.

LJ2279. Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2016 Jan. 5, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030180 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Amo Apartments Located at: 555 West Date St., San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 7577 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92108. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Fenton Little Italy, LLC., 7577 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92108, California.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. 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 11/22/2016. Martha K Guy, Vice President of HG Fenton Company.

LJ2270. Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030182 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Vici Luxury Rentals Located at: 555 West Date St., San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 7577 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92108. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Fenton Little Italy, LLC., 7577 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92108, California.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. 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 11/22/2016. Martha K Guy, Vice President of HG Fenton Company.

LJ2271 Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 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.

Registered Owners Name(s) 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.: 2016-031007 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Aging and Assisted Living Consultants Located at: 5050 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., suite #S, San Diego, CA 92117, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Karen Atherton Kelly, 991 C Lomas Santa Fe, #113, Solana Beach, CA 92075. b. Saher Chouldry, 5050 Clairmont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The first day of business was 05/12/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/05/2016. Karen Atherton Kelly. LJ2286. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031160 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Left Lane Digital Located at: 1279 Magnolia Ave., Escondido, CA 92027, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 1279 Magnolia Ave., Escondido, CA 92027. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Cara Polis, 1279 Magnolia Ave., Escondido, CA 92027.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 12/07/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/07/2016. Cara Polis.

LJ2280. Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030788 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Tito’s Burritos Catering b. Tito’s Home Remodeling Buildings & Dwellings Located at: 9085 Judicial Dr., #2140, San Diego, CA 92122, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Oscar Davila, 9085 Judicial Dr., #2140, San Diego, CA 92122. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 11/04/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/01/2016. Oscar Davila.

LJ2272. Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030887 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. 49th Street Villas

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Mailing Address: 10671 Roselle St., ste 101, San Diego, CA 92121. Registered Owners Name(s): a. John K Fike, 10671 Roselle St., ste 101, San Diego, CA 92121. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2016. John K Fike. LJ2275. Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031182 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Gates Beverages Located at: 1027 Van Nuys Street, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s):

County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Shangrila Highland Craft Brewery, Inc., 1027 Van Nuys Street, San Diego, CA 92109, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 06/07/2016.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/07/2016. Maria Gates, President, Secretary. LJ2283. Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030939 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Rabbrun Photography Located at: 3966 60th Street, unit 54, SanDiego,CA92115,SanDiegoCounty.

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LJ2285. Dec.22, 29, 2016 Jan. 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031067 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. El Pollo Loco 3429 Located at: 7087 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 5101 Choc Cliff Dr., Bonita CA 91902. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Ransel, Inc., 7087 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 11/14/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2016. Raul Canizales, President. LJ2288. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031069 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. El Pollo Loco 3430 Locatedat:1710HighlandAve,National City, CA 91950, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 5101 Choc Cliff Dr., Bonita CA 91902. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Ransel, Inc., 1710 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 11/14/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2016. Raul Canizales, President. LJ2289. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031070 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. El Pollo Loco 3316 Located at: 2795 Main St., San Diego, CA 92113, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 5101 Choc Cliff Dr., Bonita CA 91902. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Ransel, Inc., 2795 Main St., San Diego, CA 92113, California.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 11/14/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2016. Raul Canizales, President. LJ2290. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030439 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Max Realty Located at: 1431 Dentro del Lomas, Bonsall, CA 92003, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: PO Box 81411, San Diego, CA 92138. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Saeid Afshinpour, 1431 Dentro del Lomas, Bonsall, CA 92003.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 03/18/2004. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/28/2016. . LJ2269. Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030954 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. The Linx Group Located at: 8895 Towne Centre Dr., Suite 105-499, San Diego, CA 92122, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Lizet Aguinaga, 9155 Judicial Dr., #5404, San Diego, CA 92122. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/05/2016. Lizet Aguinaga. LJ2278. Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017.

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LA JOLLA LIGHT - DECEMBER 29, 2016 - PAGE B17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031003 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. VENU EDU Located at: 1398 Andorra Ct., Vista, CA 92081, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Melissa Hardie, 1398 Andorra Ct., Vista, CA 92081. b.

Lael Barry, 1710 Eagles Nest Way, #365, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership.

The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/05/2016. Lael Barry. LJ2282. Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030885 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Thrive Soccer Academy Located at: 3091 Pennant Way, San Diego, CA 92122, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. David Terzibachian, 3091 Pennant Way, San Diego, CA 92122. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 11/19/2016.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2016. David Terzibachian.

LJ2273. Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-030841 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. JAMDPRODS Located at: 3764 Notre Dame Ave., San Diego, CA 92122, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. James Drogin, 3764 Notre Dame Ave., San Diego, CA 92122. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2016. James Drogin. LJ2276.

Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031977 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Carmel View Ranch Located at: 6150 Del Mar Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA 92130, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Robert Loftin, 6150 Del Mar Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA 92130. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/16/2016. Robert Loftin. LJ2292.

Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2017.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – CENTRAL DIVISION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST JOSE F. INFANZON MATA VIA DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No.: 37-2015-00038309-CUFR-CTL Judge: Hon. Katherine A. Bacal Dept.: C-69 ALAN SHERA, an individual, Plaintiff, v.

JOSE F. INFANZON MATA, an individual; and DOES 1-10 inclusive, Defendants.

Notice is hereby given to defendant JOSE F. INFANZON MATA, plaintiff ALAN SHERA (“Plaintiff”) reserves the right to seek two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in punitive damages when Plaintiff seeks a judgment against you in the aboveentitled action.

RESPECTIFULLY SUBMITTED: HOLM LAW GROUP, PC Brian M. Holm, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, Alan Shera Dated: December 12, 2016 Ntc. Intent. LJ2284. 12/22/16, 12/29/16, 1/5/17, 1/12/17.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031695 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. American Ink Artworks Located at: 5825 Yokohama Ct., San Diego, CA 92120, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. Sayed Sajady, 5825 Yokohama Ct., San Diego, CA 92120. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 12/01/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/14/2016. Sayed Hassan Jahad Sajady. LJ2287. Dec. 22, 29, 2016 Jan 5, 12, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITIONER(S): ALI HUSSAIN ALI ALOBAID, SANA SAEED ESSA ALDUBAISY on behalf of a minor MALAK ALI HUSSAIN ALOBAID for a change of name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2016-00042217-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PETITION OF: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name : MALAK ALI HUSSAIN ALOBAID to Proposed Name: RAYHANA ALI HUSSAIN ALOBAID. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN 27, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Dept: 46 The address of the court is: 220 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: La Jolla Light Date: DEC. 13, 2016 JEFFREY B. BARTON Judge of the Superior Court LJ2291. Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-031012 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Opendoor Vacation Rentals Located at: 3977 Honeycutt St., #1, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Richard Norwood, 5241 Belardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92124. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 11/03/2016.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/05/2016. Richard Norwood.

LJ2277. Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-029929 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Baby Blossoms Home Child Care Located at: 6610 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. Katrin Azimi, 6610 La Jolla Blvd., 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 11/18/2016. Katrin Azimi. LJ2281. Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2017.

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uirlands Middle School held its annual Western Day BBQ Dec. 16, and while it may have been raining outside, all the participating cowboys and cowgirls were inside the cafeteria for a barbecue lunch, Western dancing and more. The event culminates the students’ eighth grade American History studies, when the teachers discuss the time period’s historical significance and encourage students to dress in Western attire.

— Ashley Mackin

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY MACKIN

Jaisel Alagiri and Izzy Wiseman

Esther Khamishon and Kate MacDonald

Parent volunteers dole out a homemade barbecue lunch.

Students dance in the cafeteria to Western-inspired and modern songs.

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