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December 10, 2015

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Association changes assessment allocation to help correct accounting issue

Community

■ RSF resident starts first annual World Wedding Dress Day. Page 7

Lifestyle

BY KAREN BILLING At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Rancho Santa Fe Association board approved the recommendations of the independent auditor and its finance committee, including the approval of a one-year allocation of all 14 cents of Association assessment into the general services fund. The one-time transfer of about $1.1 million of assessment revenue will help bol-

ster the fund balance, allowing for the auditor’s recommended three-month reserve, RSF Association Manager Bill Overton said. The assessment rate has been established at 14 cents per $100 of assessed valuation with 11.5 cents to go to general services and 2.5 cents into the Covenant Enhancement Fund. Rather than fund the CEF, this year all of the

Association’s full agenda tackles member concerns BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association board faced its recent criticism head-on with a highly- detailed, twopage agenda of 14 items at its Dec. 3 meeting, many of the items in response to member concerns and questions. “This agenda is a testament to the commitment the seven of us have to fiscal responsibility, transparency and inclusion,” RSF Association President Ann Boon said. There has been public questioning about the board’s ability to operate within its budget and the “clean sweep” of staff members, losing key people such as the manager, CFO, attorneys, insurance providers and auditors. Boon assured those in attendance that the board has done a thorough review of all Association staff and systems with the goal of running the Association more like a business. She said she also believes that this board has been very responsive to members’ requests for information. “We’ve not ignored your questions,” Boon said. “Today’s agenda is dedicated to keeping you in-

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2015-16 assessment will go into general services to help correct an accounting issue. During a review of the Association’s accounting department earlier this year, outside consultants found a significant internal reporting error: Both restricted reserves and free reserves for all the entities within the Association were miscalculated by about $1.6 million. “It’s the fiscally respon-

sible thing to do and we don’t have to raise the assessment,” Overton said. “It’s a seamless, clean way to heal this area of the balance sheet.” At the meeting, auditor Gary Porter presented the Association with a management letter with nine recommendations on procedures to help with transparency in its financial statements.

The “administrative, housekeeping”-type recommendations included more regular reconciliations, capturing the Osuna fund accounting as part of the account accrual system and using a fixed asset accounting system. Porter also recommended tightening up the language about the Community Enhancement Fund and what the money could be used for.

The Inn at RSF presents ‘Olde Fashioned Christmas’

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe captured the magic of the holiday season Dec. 4 with its second annual Olde Fashioned Christmas. The event featured ice skating under the stars, the lighting of a stately 20-foot Christmas tree, the R. Roger Rowe School Carolers and pictures with Santa Claus. In the spirit of Children for Children, The Inn will donate 40 percent of the proceeds from the ice skating rink to Father Joe’s Villages, a nonprofit organization that is San Diego’s largest homeless services provider. See pages 18-19 for more photos. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Board OKs additional funds to help revitalize RSF’s village BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association board continues to work toward bringing back its village, the heart of the community. At the Dec. 3 board meeting, the board supported additional funding for both the Village Revitalization Task Force and the Village Vibe Committee. The board pledged $40,000 to the Village Revitalization Task Force, $20,000 of which will be used on a new traffic study. So far a committee of volunteers has donated their time and ef-

fort to put information together but they have reached a point where they need a professional consultant to help with issues such as county ordinances. More technical information is needed to develop a longrange plan, said RSF Association President Ann Boon, who serves on the task force. The Association also voted to continue the efforts of the Village Vibe, pledging $77,500 toward consulting fees to provide the community gathering events they have held since the fall.

At gatherings held every other week, neighbors have bonded on the Village Green over food truck delights and lawn games and pitched ideas for what the village needs — a pizza place perhaps? On Halloween, village businesses opened their doors to trick-ortreaters, perhaps the first time a child has made a personal connection with their friendly neighborhood realtor. Over the weekend, the Vibe hosted a walkabout and holiday marketplace. More people found their way into Caffe Positano for a

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RSF Association: New website is safe

BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association’s new website recently launched in the Association’s ongoing efforts to broaden its communication platform. RSF Association Manager Bill Overton said that following the launch they received both kudos from the community as well as concerns about privacy issues. “From a global standpoint, the website is absolutely safe,” Overton said. He said the company, MembersFirst, has launched over 900 sites in the last 10 years, including the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club’s site and has never had a problem. What the launch did uncover was that many people had not changed their default passwords so it was possible for people “inside the family” to know what a neighbor’s password might be and see their information, he said. At the meeting, one member admitted to signing into RSF Association President Ann Boon’s account. Overton said no financial information would be visible, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, just information such as tee times and dinners. “We addressed several concerns one by one and solved the problems,” Overton said, noting for many it was a case of just changing their passwords. Members questioned why they weren’t notified ahead of time about the password issue and Overton said they just had not anticipated it — the same ability to access information has always been possible on the Golf Club’s site and has never been an issue. Overton said just like with any online account, members should change passwords frequently and use symbols, numbers and capital letters for security purposes. Last week the RSF Association sent out an e-mail blast and mail reminder about password protection.

TOT revenue sets county record • Del Mar fall meet contributes to RSF increase

ing 2014-15. The century’s previous high was the $3,473,838.85 collected during 2007-08. The 2013BY JOE NAIMAN 14 total of $3,403,805.14 The county’s Transient Occupancy Tax revenue collect- was the highest other than ed during Fiscal Year 2014-15 set a record for at least the in 2007-08 and 2014-15. 21st century and likely for all time. The county’s 2014-15 col“It looks very positive and of course we’re elated be- lections of $3,079,939.91 cause it means more revenues are coming forward to the county,” said county treasurer-tax collector Dan McAllister. See TOT, page 22 The county had $4,166,354.90 of TOT collections dur-

Track announcer Denman to stay at Del Mar BY JEFF NAHILL, SPECIAL TO RSF REVIEW Track announcer Trevor Denman will continue to call the races at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in 2016 despite the unexpected news Friday morning, Dec. 4, that he was retiring from Santa Anita, effective at the start of the 2015-16 meet on Dec. 26. “After calling the races for 44 years, 33 at Santa Anita, I have come to the decision that it is time for me to kick back, relax and enjoy the rest of my life on my farm in Minnesota and to do some traveling both throughout America and overseas. I have multiple projects that I wish to pursue and will now be able to dedicate my time fully to them. It is time to stop counting dollars and to start counting the stars,” said the 63-year-old Denman in a release from Santa Anita. Denman’s retirement from Santa Anita won’t affect his gig high atop the Del Mar grandstand as the seaside ovals to shortened meets will fit into his plans for now, which was good news to the ears of Joe Harper, Del Mar CEO and president. “He’s the best,” said Harper. “I can tell you I’ve been around racetracks since

Trevor Denman, (center) track announcer at the Del Mar Racetrack, hosts Donuts At Del Mar with trainer Doug O’Neill and jockey Chantal Sutherland. Photo by Ed Zieralski the end of World War II and Trevor is the best ever. I’m glad he decided to stay at Del Mar for both the summer and fall meets. He can’t be replaced easily.” Santa Anita did not name a full-time replacement for Denman, but will use Michael Wrona and Frank Mirahmandi to help fill in this year while searching for a new voice. Both announcers are likely to receive strong consideration for the fulltime post. “We are not going to replace an icon of three decades in less than three weeks, nor are we going to try. Santa Anita will undertake a worldwide search to find the next voice of The

Great Race Place for the next generation,” said Joe Morris, SVP West Coast Operations for the Stronach Group in a press release. “… While it is possible that the right candidate ultimately might indeed be Michael or Frank, we owe it to our fans to find the perfect person, whomever and wherever they may be.” One local candidate who may receive a consideration is Fallbrook High graduate John Lies, who is the track announcer at both Lone Star Park in Texas and Kentucky Downs. Lies also works at Del Mar as the simulcast host and does selections for the program. Lies has also served as Denman’s backup at Del Mar the last few years.

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Top-tier California water users identified CCA Junior wins singles • Identities are hidden elsewhere, but Rancho Santa Fe identified copious customers for years. Some have significantly reduced water use. BY MORGAN COOK, SPECIAL TO THE RSF REVIEW Marty and Pamela Wygod occupy the highest echelons of California’s residential water customers, a group that has been demonized for weeks as resource hogs amid an epic statewide drought. Most of the ignominy has been heaped on unidentified water users, such as the “Wet Prince of Bel-Air,” so named by the Center for Investigative Reporting because the City of Los Angeles would not reveal the name of its top water customer. “Drought posses” patrolled the streets of Bel-Air, trying to ascertain his identity, as officials sought ways to rein in the most prolific customers. In Rancho Santa Fe, the top users have been easier to identify. The Wygods were residential customer No. 1, several years running. In 2003, they used about 57 million gallons on their estate. That’s almost five times as much as the “Wet Prince.” From that height, the Wygods have cut substantially, likely placing them among the top residential water conservationists in the state — in addition to the top users. In 2013, the Wygods’ consumption was down to around 28 million gallons, according to district records. Marty Wygod, chairman of health information provider WebMD Health Corp., estimated that in the last quarter of this year, usage was down at least 50 percent compared to 2013, putting it closer to the 12 million gallon annual draw of the “Wet Prince.” “We’ve taken the lead in the state in the reduction of water consumption even though we have 109 acres, of which a large percentage is fruit trees or lemon groves,” Wygod said. “When we saw what was taking place with the (state’s) water shortage, we thought it was our responsibility

to set the best example in the state.” The water provider, known as the Santa Fe Irrigation District, has shielded the identities of its top customers recently. Officials used to publish their names annually, not as an exercise in “drought shaming,” but an obscure listing in the agency’s annual financial reports. The Wygods have replaced the grass around their home and infinity pool with a drought-tolerant garden, and they’ve allowed large swaths of the estate to turn brown, Wygod said. They have installed a filtration system so they can use well water for irrigation. “We’ve gotten special equipment in from Australia so 50 to 60 percent of usage is well water,” Wygod said. “We’ve got equipment that filtrated out the bad elements in the water so it wouldn’t hurt the fish or the birds.” Extensive groves of lemon trees surrounding the house continue to receive drip irrigation, but Wygod said he’s prepared to remove them if keeping them proves unsustainable. The couple recently applied for and received an agricultural exclusion, so some of the water they use for the groves wouldn’t be subject to mandatory cutbacks. Wygod said it’s all drip irrigation and described the amount of excluded water as negligible. The well water also is excluded from the irrigation district accounting of each customer’s usage. Another top residential water customer identified in district reports was professional golfer Phil Mickelson. According to public records, he lives on a residential property that includes a private golf course. Mike Barron, property manager for the 22-acre estate, said the practice facility is mostly natural grass and covers about 4 acres. The homeowner has been watering the course as little as possible, but hasn’t gotten rid of it because he needs it to maintain his livelihood, Barron said. See WATER, page 23

and doubles title at national tennis tournament Canyon Crest Junior Roman Shenkiryk had lots to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving holiday as he won the Boys 16s Singles and the Boys 16s Doubles Title at the USTA Open Regional held in Tucson, Arizona, Nov. 27-29. The dual victories catapulted Shenkiryk’s singles ranking in the Southern California section to No. 23 in singles and No. 11 in doubles. The tournament, which draws the most talented junior tennis players from Arizona, California and other Southwestern states, is considered one the of the top junior tennis tournaments in the region. Shenkiryk, who has been playing competitively since age eight, expressed pride in winning the two titles. “I made it may goal to do well in this tournament. So to walk away with both the singles and the doubles titles, was really pretty special,” said Shenkiryk. Shenkiryk has played on the Canyon Crest Academy tennis team for the past two years, making the varsity team as a freshman. He is exploring various colleges where he can pursue his tennis career. “I have been busy doing research on a variety of colleges. In that my education at Canyon Crest Academy has provided me

Roman Shenkiryk with a solid college preparatory education, I am actively searching for schools that have a strong academic reputation as well as a strong tennis team,” said Shenkiryk. Shenkiryk is looking forward to playing in more tournaments over the holidays. “I am hoping that I can win my way to having as merry a Christmas as I did at Thanksgiving — and add a few more trophies to my collection.”

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Del Mar Fairgrounds COO to serve as CEO of Sonoma County Fair deputy general manager, BY KRISTINA HOUCK Bartling oversaw all facility After more than two deoperations. The Del Mar cades with the Del Mar FairHorsepark equestrian facility grounds, Chief Operating Ofand seven departments — ficer Becky Bartling has left including the box office, the San Diego County Fair events, maintenance and for the top post at the Sooperations, parking, sales, noma County Fair. security and telecommuni“It’s been a wonderful cations departments — re22 years,” Bartling said in an ported directly to her. interview during her last Bartling was also reweek. sponsible for administering Bartling joined the staff the district’s master plan of the 22nd District Agriculand booking all grandstand tural Association, which Becky Bartling acts during the San Diego oversees the state-owned fairCounty Fair. For years she grounds, in January 1994. She was hired as the first full-time box worked closely with the local communities, office manager and tasked with automating especially the city managers of Del Mar and the antiquated ticket system. In addition to Solana Beach. “It’s very busy but very fun,” she said. handling ticketing, Bartling headed admisOriginally from Wyoming, Bartling sions, group sales and paid parking. She recalled the day the paid parking studied film and television at Montana State University. She came to San Diego to program started in 1994. “I’ve got a lot of favorite memories. work for Ticketmaster, where she served as One of them is when we started paid park- general manager for more than 10 years. Looking back over her time with the ing way back in 1994,” she said. “We didn’t have ticket booths. I remember the first fairgrounds, Bartling said one of the highweekend it rained like crazy. We had to take lights was helping launch the haunted the money in a room and dry it off with a house now known as The Scream Zone. She also played a large part in preparing the fahair dryer.” Bartling worked in the box office for cility as a wildfire evacuation site in 2003, 2007 and 2014. nearly a decade. The fairgrounds took in horses and In 2003, she became one of two deputy general managers. She oversaw the opera- more than 2,000 people during the 2007 tions, while her counterpart oversaw the wildfires. “I slept in my office for three days. I fair. When her colleague left a couple years later, Bartling was promoted to chief operat- didn’t go home,” she said. “Most of the team was here doing the same thing.” ing officer. Bartling has also helped build attenAs both chief operating officer and

dance and revenue in her time with the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Today the fairgrounds hosts more than 350 events annually. The 22nd DAA also produces three events each year, including the Del Mar National Horse Show, The Scream Zone and the ever-popular San Diego County Fair. The 2015 fair was the second highest in the history of the annual event. The fair’s 25-day run, the longest ever by a day, attracted a total of 1,503,508 guests. The fair set its attendance record in 2012 with 1,517,508 visitors in 24 days. “The fairgrounds has really expanded its scope of events and operations,” Bartling said. “It’s become a real regional asset, appealing to all demographics and interests of the people of San Diego County.” Although she’s loved being a part of the action, it’s the people Bartling will miss the most. “The Del Mar Fairgrounds is family to me,” she said. “It’s a terrific team of individuals to work for and the community is just a wonderful place to be in.” Bartling announced her departure at the Nov. 10 meeting of the 22nd DAA Board of Directors. Although she was supposed to leave by the end of November, she stayed on board to finish her work through the first week of December — just one month shy of 22 years with the fairgrounds. Bartling will serve as chief executive officer of Sonoma County Fair. She is set to begin her position on Dec. 14. “It was a hard decision for me to make, but I’ve been spending some time in Sonoma County and just thought it was time for me to make a change,” Bartling said.

“The Sonoma County Fairgrounds is a beautiful fairgrounds, right in the heart of Wine Country. It’s quite a bit smaller than the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but with lots of great opportunities. I’m excited about going up there and bringing some of the fun things that we’ve done down here in Del Mar.” Although she’s left Southern California, she won’t be gone for good. Bartling, who lived in Cardiff for close to 17 years, said she plans to return to the San Diego County Fair as a spectator. After all, she was given a lifetime pass to the fair during her going away party. “I’m looking forward to going to the fair and actually going to a concert and sitting through the whole thing,” Bartling said with a laugh. “I’m starting with a new fair family, but this is my original fair family and I’m definitely going to be back.”

Community invited to participate in RSF Association’s ‘Osuna Ranch Barn Dance’ Dec. 13 The RSF Association is hosting another family-friendly event for the community on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.: The Osuna Ranch Barn Dance, featuring the sound of Cash on Demand, the Johnny Cash tribute band from Los Angeles. Come and enjoy line dancing and instruction. “Cowboy Stew” will be served. Space is limited, so please call the Association office at 858-756-1174 to RSVP.

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RSF resident starts first annual World Wedding Dress Day STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN BILLING Women dug their wedding gowns out of the back of their closets on Dec. 2 to celebrate the first annual World Wedding Dress Day. The gathering of ladies in white, and one in hot pink, was held at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in order to raise awareness to end childhood marriage and support the Girls Not Brides organization. Girls Not Brides is a global partnership of more than 500 organizations from 70 countries committed to ending child marriage and enabling girls to fulfill their potential. Rancho Santa Fe resident

Graham Milner and Michele Grust Alexia Bregman created the first annual World Wedding Dress Day and donned her bright pink wedding dress for the night. Cindy Moran cochaired the event. Bregman said she was inspired to act upon learning that 15 million girls every year

are forced into marriage during childhood. Child brides are often disempowered and deprived of their fundamental rights to health, education and safety. The five countries with the highest numbers of child marriage are India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Brazil and Ethiopia. In the country of Nigeria, the rate of child marriage is 76 percent. “If it isn’t stopped, 142 million girls ages 9 to 15 will be forced into marriage by the end of the decade,” Bregman said. The Huntsman bar at The Inn filled with the full skirts and flowing trains of wedding gowns as the women came to-

gether for the cause. “We never get to wear our dresses, they just get stuffed in the back of the closet. This is a stark image to bring awareness to the issue of child marriage,” Bregman said. “We encouraged women to wear their dress to run errands or take an exercise class on World Wedding Dress Day and when people ask why they can say ‘Because I can. I’m empowered and I have the choice to get married…that’s a choice that more than 15 million girls a year don’t get to make.’” To learn more visit girlsnotbrides.com or worldweddingdressday.org

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Friends of San Pasqual Academy volunteers make the holidays special for teens When we think of Holidays, we think of our families and loved ones and being able to spend precious time with them during this meaningful season. Holidays are particularly stressful for foster kids, who are constantly reminded of not being able to be in a traditional setting with family members. They have been placed under protective custody by the court for various reasons. Abuse, neglect and negative memories have been part of their lives. At San Pasqual Academy, many of these foster teens are able to overcome this cycle of abuse and become productive adults. A special “San Pasqual Academy family” is created: one that provides stability, support, love and guidance. The volunteers of Friends of San Pasqual Academy are a key part of this support system. For over 11 years, the volunteers have been dedicated to providing positive experiences to these foster students. Many lives have been changed as a result of these efforts. The foster teens of San Pasqual Academy celebrated the start of the Holidays with many exciting activities. A festive party for the students was held at the unique school, which is both home and school for the foster teens of San Diego County. Many individuals and organizations donated items and most importantly, their time and resources to make this Holiday special. The party began with each student receiving a special personalized Christmas stocking that had each student’s name on them. These beautiful stockings were filled to the brim with wonderful items that were collected and created by Ellie Cunningham and her many elves. Marc and Patty Brutten purchased a special headset- Beats- for each student and they also received a school sweatshirt and sweatpants, hygiene products and a $100 gift card from Friends of San Pasqual Academy donors. Kris and Steve Charton purchased Target Gift cards for all the students and the alumni that are coming back to stay at San Pasqual Academy, since their dorm rooms at college are closed. Catherine Nicholas purchased tee shirts in a vari-

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A Holiday Party was hosted by Friends of San Pasqual Academy for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Pictured are the many wonderful, caring volunteers that helped create a very meaningful and special experience that the foster teens will always cherish. Courtesy photo ety of colors and sizes for the foster teens. National Charity League members, coordinated by Teri Summerhays, collected pajama pants and other items for the teens. Karen Ventura and her friends baked over 500 cookies and also provided the cookie decorating essentials. The kids loved decorating these festive cookies with the many volunteers. Raffle items were purchased by Ellie Cunningham and by Friends of San Pasqual supporters. The students loved their raffle surprises! Donna Herrick, once again, collected many beautiful items from Sidestreet Boutique, a unique clothing store in South Lake Tahoe. The auditorium was transformed with spectacular Holiday decorations that were created by Monica Sheets and Debby Syverson. A beautiful Christmas tree, full of ornaments and lights, and unique Holiday table decorations that were created by Teri Summerhays filled the room. The students were served a traditional Christmas Dinner that included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberries, vegetables, yams, Yule logs and various pies that was provided by Friends of San Pasqual Academy. And of course, a favorite activity was “shopping” with each student and helping them select items that were collected by many donors. Members of Friends of San Pasqual Academy became each student’s “personal shopper” and this was a fun-filled activity. Again, many thanks to these dedicated volunteers and donors for making this event so wonderful for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy! The foster students expressed their gratitude and appreciation to all who made this possible. It will be a Christmas Celebration they will always remember and treasure. Most importantly, the foster teens expressed their gratitude for so many people caring about them and conveyed to the volunteers that their gift of time and love was the most important gift they receive throughout the year. For more information on Friends of San Pasqual Academy, which is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, please visit www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org or call 858 759- 3298. Donations can be sent to Friends of San Pasqual Academy, PO Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. On behalf of the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy, “Merry Christmas to All and a Happy New Year”!

SD Chapter of the California Special Districts Association holding Video Contest for middle and high school students The San Diego Chapter, an affiliate of the California Special Districts Association, is initiating a Video Contest for middle and high school students, in an effort to provide educational outreach and awareness of special districts and their role in local government. The one-minute entertaining and creative video will focus on educating the public about “What’s So Special About Special Districts?” Videos can be submitted now through March 1, 2016. Four winners in San Diego County will receive $1,500 in cash awards to be split between the school and student(s). The Video Contest’s mission is to engage students and teachers about special districts, and the videos can be used as public service announcements, on websites and television. All details about the contest, including Video Contest rules and application, are all on line at the website www.SanDiegoCSDA.weebly.com. All videos should be submitted by YouTube link and applications uploaded through the website. Any questions on the Video Contest can be directed to the Contest Chair Kathleen Hedberg at kchedberg@cox.net or 619994-6900.

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Your Donation Will Change The Life of a Student Struggling in School Learning Problems are Consider sponsoring a child in part or in whole: Growing in North County When school is not going well, parents look to tutoring as a solution, but tutoring often doesn’t seem to work. More and more students come home from school only to work with a tutor and then spend hours and hours doing homework. Tears and family stress are a way of life in more and more families in North County. What many families don’t know is that most learning and attention challenges and disabilities can be dramatically improved or permanently corrected. Maria Bagby, founder of the North County Literacy Foundation (NCLF) said, “Learning problems don’t have to be permanent. There are evidence-based therapies that develop the underlying processes causing difficulties in learning.” Bagby continued, “Training the child’s underlying learning processes is the most effective way to help children with attention & learning problems reach their full potential now and in the future. Schools and years of tutoring just aren’t solving the problem for these children.” The good news is that research has proven the brain can change. Studies in brain neuroplasticity reveal strengthening the weaker underlying processes allows these students to catch up and become successful and independent life-long learners.

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“My daughter would ﬁght to avoid writing, but now she willingly writes and is improving in her ability to spell words that she wouldn’t even attempt before. Her conﬁdence has increased, she tries when she used to give up and she’s having successes that we feared she might never experience.” (4th grade girl) She has made great progress in just 4 months, but has a few more months of treatment remaining.

“I used to watch all the other kids reading chapter books and I would just turn the pages, not even knowing what they said. Now I’m actually reading the same things that everybody else is and I like to read.” (2nd grade boy) This is a great start and he’s only completed half of his treatment.

The challenges of dyslexia combined with ADHD caused her to struggle academically from a young age. With the increasing demands of middle school, she was failing. She has just begun treatment and is already expressing her feelings of success. Your support will help this 7th grader continue treatment so that she has a promising future.

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High school rugby set to kick off in December at Torrey Pines BY TIM PICKWELL For the second consecutive year, Torrey Pines High School will offer varsity and junior varsity rugby as the club program embeds on campus as part of the sports’ hoped-for eventual move to a CIF sanctioned sport. This year’s Varsity squad is expected to compete for the San Diego County title against strong teams from St. Augustine, Cathedral Catholic and La Costa Canyon. The Falcons will again play in the Southern California Youth Rugby (“SCYR”) High School “Red” Division, for veteran, experienced programs where 100 percent of the students attend the same school, and where the program is under the auspices of the school’s athletic department. Students from teams in the Red Division must complete school and district athletic packets, comply with school eligibility guidelines, and must follow CIF protocol on all athletic matters. The 2014-15 high school season (roughly December — February) surprised many club rugby programs in Southern California by eclipsing the club season (March — June) in popularity for the first time. Schools that had 20-30 boys on JV, and over 30-40 players on Varsity, had trouble fielding teams when the related club season started. “It is no surprise that high school rugby has exploded in San Diego,” says Torrey Pines Varsity Head Coach, Matty Sandoval. “Players are students first and they love playing with their school name on their jersey, alongside their classmates.” Among other signs of progress at the local high school level, the Torrey Pines Varsity team has graduated from practices at a local elementary school, to practices on campus in Ed Burke stadium this season. With 25 players on this year’s JV and 36 on the Varsity roster, Rugby already ranks among the most popular sports on campus, based on the number (61) of participants. Another peek at the future of rugby, at least in San Diego County, might be the sheer number of teams fielding a squad in the SCYR “Blue” Division for new, start-up programs. The list of seven new schools in 2015-2016 includes traditional football powerhouses Helix, Pt. Loma, Valhalla and Carlsbad, and some up-and-comers like San Marcos and

Torrey Pines seniors Cole Maes-Valley (left) and Benny Ruffolo, both of whom were selected for a Southern California All-Star Club this past summer, are among the leaders of what should be a strong High School Varsity rugby team for the 2015-2016 winter season. Denise Cavanagh Photography Westview. Altogether, 23 high schools in the County will offer Varsity Rugby (seven each in the Red, White (multi-school), and Blue Divisions, and two embryonic programs in the Green Division. Torrey Pines’ expectations for the season are supported by the size and experience of returning players. Seniors Cole Maes-Valley (6’ 1”, 240 lb’s) and Benny Ruffolo (6’, 215 lb’s), both selected to the prestigious Southern California Griffins Rugby All-Star Team, will help lead the front pack. Senior scrum half Aiden “Sunshine “ Mabrito and fullback, Max Lyle, will steady the back row, but several juniors

will push hard for playing time: Nick Zimmer, at hooker, played in Canada last summer as part of a High School AllAmerican U17 touring squad; Heady flanker Jackson Baehr and hard-hitting Tanner Watkins will likely join the front pack, while last year’s JV MVP, scrum half Bryce Pickwell will find a home somewhere on the back line. Wing Chris Vilchis continues a long Torrey Pines tradition of fleet, hardcharging outside players. Experienced sophomores Matthew Goena and Beau Morgans are also expected to be in the back-line mix. “This team is very bright and very coachable,” said Sandoval, a former All-American hooker from University of San Diego, who has coached the Torrey Pines Varsity for the past six seasons. “We’ll be throwing a lot at them and expecting a lot from them, and I have all the confidence they’ll rise to the task.” After scrimmages against University City on Dec. 5, and Mission Vista on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Torrey Pines High School, the team will open its season on Friday, Dec. 18 at La Costa Canyon.

Torrey Pines HS to host Under Armour Holiday Basketball Tournament Dec. 26-30

Torrey Pines High School will once again host the 26th Annual Under Armour Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament Dec. 26-30. Eighty-one high school teams from 10 states will be competing in this 4-day event. National Division games will be played at Torrey Pines High School. Tickets are $12/ day for adults and students; $8 for seniors and children 5-12; 5 and under are free. Discounted four-day passes will be available for purchase on the first day of the tournament. For information on the tournament including schedules, brackets, site directions and a full list of participating teams, please visit www.theholidyclassic.org.

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RSF Education Foundation to hold Second Annual Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Party The Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation will again host its popular Father/Daughter Dance on Jan. 22, 2016 and Mother/Son Party on Jan. 29, 2016. Both events will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and are open to families of the R. Roger Rowe School. All students are included and any substitutions for fathers and mothers are welcome (aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends). Fathers and daughters will enter the dance via a red carpet with parent paparazzi awaiting them. The Mother/Son Party will have games, a comic book theme, and coordinated outfits are encouraged, but not necessary. Both events will feature food, drinks, sweets and the musical whimsy of DJ Danny. Tickets for each event: $50 per couple and $20 for each additional student. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite sign-ups at the school. For details, please call Allison Oppeltz at 858-756-1141 x208 or email admin@rsfef.org.

Rancho Santa Fe Little League registration now open for 2016 season Rancho Santa Fe Little League recently announced that registration for the 2016 baseball season is now open. Please register online at www.RSFLL.com. 2016 registration fees: $295 for Majors, AAA, Minors, and Rookie/Machine Pitch; $175 for T-ball; $30 discount for each sibling. Sign up by Jan. 8 to avoid a $50 late registration fee. Please also mark your calendars for the following key dates: •Sunday, Jan. 10: Mandatory Player Evaluation Day for Majors, AAA, Minors, and Rookie/Machine Pitch •Wednesday, Jan. 13: Evaluation Makeups •Saturday, Feb. 27: Opening Day Should you have any registration questions or if you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact RSFLL Registrar Allison Stratton at allisonstratton820@gmail.com or 858-3420333. If you are interested in sponsoring RSFLL this year, please contact Tyler Seltzer at tyler@ watersohn.com.

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Bethlehem, carols and readings at Village Church as community prepares for Christmas Village Church has planned a season of joyful celebrations throughout the month of December. All are welcome. On Saturday morning, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m., the Village Church welcomes family and children for Breakfast in Bethlehem, an exciting celebration with a breakfast buffet, music, gifts, singing and fun for the whole family. Tickets online: villagechurch.org On Friday night, Dec. 18, the accomplished artists of the chamber choir San Diego Pro Arte Voices will present An Evening of Readings and Carols featuring a powerful rendition of the Christmas story through song. Tickets online: sdproartevoices.org On Christmas Eve, four different worship services will fill the sanctuary of the Village Church. “The birth of the Christ child represented hope 2,000 years ago, and that message is just as relevant in our world today. We welcome everyone on Christmas Eve to share with us the message of faith and redemption that Christ brought to all mankind,” said the Rev. Dr. Jack Baca, senior pastor of the Village Church. Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Worship services 2 p.m. Featuring our children’s choirs (child care provided) 4 p.m. Traditional Lessons & Carols (child care provided) 6 p.m. Traditional Lessons & Carols (child care provided) 11 p.m. Traditional Worship with Communion All activities take place on the campus of the Village Church located at 6225 Paseo Delicias. For details, tickets and directions visit villagechurch.org

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Pedal the Cause celebrates ‘Top 25’ fundraisers and $470,000 raised for cancer research On Dec. 2, Amy and Bill Koman hosted another fabulous event at their Rancho Santa Fe home in support of Pedal the Cause and the fight against cancer. The exclusive gathering honored Pedal’s “Top 25” fundraisers who collectively raised more than $470,000 for lifesaving cancer research right here in San Diego. San Diego Padres’ CEO Mike Dee wrapped up the evening’s toasts with an exciting announcement of the club’s new partnership with Pedal the Cause and plans to make Petco Park the new venue for Pedal beginning in November of 2016. Founded in 2013, Pedal the Cause San Diego is a cycling fundraising challenge with a mission to end cancer by raising money for cancer research at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. The ultimate goal is that research funded by Pedal the Cause will ultimately lead to a cure for cancer. For more information, visit www.sandiego.pedalthecause.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Dr. Jean Wickersham and Rady Children’s Hospital CEO Dr. Donald Kearns

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Dr. Greg and Chia Daniels, Mary and UCSD Moores Cancer Center Director Dr. Scott Lippman

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Armed Forces honored with first-ever holiday ornament •Limited edition ornament features each branch’s official emblem; Proceeds go to military heroes and their families The first holiday ornament to feature the official emblems of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard has been created by the Spirit of Liberty Foundation to honor military heroes and their families. Rarely do the emblems of the five services appear together on a single item, though this first-time ornament has been officially approved by each of the services. “We want to establish a vehicle to honor our men and women in uniform” said Richard Rovsek, chairman of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation. “It enables

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those of us who benefit from the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces to demonstrate our support this holiday season and throughout the year.” In addition to the emblems of each of the services, the ornament features a visual of a gold star on an American Flag and the words “Spirit of Liberty” and “Freedom is not Free.” The emblems float on a flowing American Flag and feature the words “God Bless America.” It can be purchased online, at retail and by mail order for $15.95 + shipping or $19.95+ shipping with a personalized inscription. •Online orders: www.OfficialOrnament.com •Mail orders: Spirit of Liberty Ornament, 773 Victory highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817 •Retail outlets: check the website for a list of retailers The Armed Forces Ornament, a demonstration of the American spirit of liberty, will be available only until Dec. 31, 2016, after which its design will be retired.

For more information regarding the First Official Armed Forces Ornament and the Spirit of Liberty Foundation, visit the websites at www.spiritoflibertyfoundation. com and www.OfficialOrnament.com. The Spirit of Liberty Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was originally formed to raise funds and to assist in the restoration and maintenance of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. After the restoration was completed, and in the wake of 9/11, the Foundation’s mission was changed to honor and support our American Heroes in the Armed Forces past, present, and future with an emphasis on Wounded Warriors, Fallen Heroes and their families. The Spirit of Liberty Foundation supports and honors these heroes and their families through of variety of programs and annual events including “Operation Christmas Miracle: The Believe in Santa Tour,” the “Crossing of America Tour,” “America’s Freedom Bell’s Patriots Tour” and “Liberty Flies Across America.”

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Organ Pavilion Concert Jan. 1 to benefit Pegasus Rising Ring in the new year by helping The Pegasus Rising Project. At 2 p.m. Jan. 1 at Spreckels Organ in Balboa Park, Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego’s Civic Organist, will be performing a free concert with all donations benefiting the San Diegobased, all-volunteer nonprofit, The Pegasus Rising Project. In the fall of 2008, Pegasus Rising rescued a family of 26 Polish Arabians from a life of abuse by neglect. Since then the herd has been rehabilitated and retrained to provide equine therapy to combat veterans and their families, helping them heal and reintegrate into their civilian and family lives. Pegasus Rising provides its services free of charge to both active duty and veterans of all eras who struggle with post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury through the Veterans Village of San Diego, Veterans Assistance of San Diego, the San Marcos Veterans Center and Camp Pendleton’s Wounded Warrior Bat-

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Education Matters/Opinion

More questions than answers BY MARSHA SUTTON Late last Friday it was revealed that the San Dieguito Union High School District’s Board of Trustees would be voting to accept an agreement with its teachers union (the San Dieguito Faculty Association — SDFA) this Thursday night, Dec. 10, at its regular board meeting. Although the agreement calls for a staggering 12.5 percent increase in pay for this year and next fiscal year, that’s just one issue. Perhaps the raise is deserved, perhaps not. But the kicker is that the distressingly late notice and hasty call for action mean there is no time for the public to read this agreement, weigh in on it, and share their thoughts with their elected officials. No where is it posted or available publicly. SDUHSD superintendent Rick Schmitt said the SDFA has not yet concluded its vote to accept the agreement, as of press time, which will likely happen by Wed., Dec. 9 – one day before the trustees’ board

Marsha Sutton meeting. So we can’t see it until it’s been accepted, and that doesn’t happen until less than 24 hours before the district is asking the board to vote on it. Although yet to be approved by the SDFA membership, this agreement has been signed and accepted by Bob Croft, president of the SDFA, and Torrie Norton, associate superintendent of human resources, on behalf of the district. In short, it’s a done deal for SDFA. Greater than the details of the agreement, for now though, is the sunshine factor. The district wants board members to consider this deal and have it signed,

sealed and delivered in one day without informing the public in advance and giving taxpayers a chance to understand the financial ramifications. Why not postpone the vote? Schmitt makes no apologies, saying this timeline follows a history of how it’s been done in the past. If that’s the only reason, then it’s time to break with tradition. Without full disclosure, this feels like a backroom deal that’s being pushed through under the radar, in secret. Any trustee who votes to support this on Thursday, if the vote is not postponed, is supporting not just this contract but is casting a vote against open government. A “yes” vote at this early stage means rejecting transparency and embracing instead a disturbing strategy of hiding spending from taxpayers. In the interest of respect for the public and a solemn duty as elected officials, each trustee should be urged to support a postponement of this vote to al-

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dents who are each paid $162,250. The raise would extend to all management (principals, assistant principals, directors) as well as all classified employees (support staff, custodians, librarians, and others). “That’s been our history,” to give the same benefits to all employees that the SDFA negotiates for its teachers, Schmitt said. There are so many unanswered questions. This is not to say the district has been evasive; it has not. It only means there has not been enough time (there was only one work day) to obtain sufficient answers and digest the information before deadline. Even though many details are missing, the public should be aware of what’s about to happen this week. Regardless of the merits of the increase, the immediate need is to postpone the vote this Thursday to allow the public time to review the contract. Ignoring this requirement for transparency would be an outrage. — Marsha Sutton can be reached at marshasutton@gmail.com. Update: Just as this newspaper was going to press we received notice that the vote referenced in this column has been postponed for one week.

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low enough reasonable time for review. Anything else would be an insult to those who elected them and a betrayal of the public trust. The deal With little time to digest the impact of this raise or gather and study comparative data from the county and other nearby districts, it’s difficult to judge whether the increase is appropriate. On the surface, it seems high – a 7 percent increase for 2015-2016, retroactive to July 1, 2015, plus another 5.5 percent for 2016-2017. Plus, there’s the $1,000 English Learner stipend (what some would call a bonus) that’s now to be incorporated into the salary structure rather than itemized out as a separate stipend. It’s paid to teachers certificated to teach English learners, even though all teachers must now have this certification. This costs, and under the new contract will continue to cost, the district about $500,000 a year. The agreement also calls for a salary reopener discussion for 2017-2018, so there may be further increases to come. There’s more. According to Schmitt, the same deal will be given to all employees, not just certificated teaching staff. That would include Schmitt himself (whose salary is $220,000), and his four associate superinten-

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The Inn at RSF presents ‘Olde Fashioned Christmas’ The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe captured the magic of the holiday season Dec. 4 with its second annual Olde Fashioned Christmas. The event featured ice skating under the stars, the lighting of a stately 20-foot Christmas tree, the R. Roger Rowe School Carolers and pictures with Santa Claus. The event also included a soup competition featuring local Rancho Santa Fe restaurants and chefs. The competition took place in the Croquet Cottage. Proceeds will benefit the Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center. Also offered at the event were professional photos with Santa, fire pits for marshmallow roasting and toasting; hot chocolate and hot mulled wine. The ice skating rink made its season debut at the Dec. 4 event. In the spirit of Children for Children, The Inn will donate 40 percent of the proceeds from the ice skating rink to Father Joe’s Villages, a nonprofit organization that is San Diego’s largest homeless services provider. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Do you know that attempts to construct a community pool have been with Rancho Santa Fe for 70 years? Previous attempts were rejected over cost, location, parking, lack of community enthusiasm, and minimal financial commitment by those who wanted the facility. While those sound like the current issues afflicting the proposed Covenant Club, take a look at history... In 1945, a sketch depicted a pool and other amenities, that were not part of our community’s original master plan, near the Golf Club. While many like to refer to this drawing as a call to build the proposed Covenant Club, the Association board minutes reveal that the concept was viewed as “much too ambitious for the size of this community.” Board members complained about costs and financing and rejected the notion of a pool in October 1945. In the years that followed, other efforts failed for reasons related to financial viability and location. During 1983 through 1987, there were 19 board meetings in which a pool facility was discussed. Objections were raised over the cost to build and operate such a facility, parking, noise, and location. A survey was conducted in 1987 that showed only 26 percent of respondents were in favor of a community pool. That same survey showed that 74 percent would not use the pool at all and, more importantly, only 12 percent were willing to pay $75 per month ($159 in today’s dollars) to use it. The Association board realized that the pool was not financially viable and concluded, “At this time the Association will not devote resources or staff time to the issue of a community pool.” In 1999, the Master Plan Committee conducted a survey in which 61 percent of respondents said that an “aquatic club in an acceptable location for a range of activities” is a waste. In that same survey, respondents were asked to choose “one NEW function or program that the Association should provide in the future.” A swimming pool/fitness center was chosen by only seven percent. In 2013, a community-wide survey was used, in part, to justify and launch the Covenant Club project. The idea of a “swim complex” was deemed unimportant by 58 percent of respondents. In 2015, surveys conducted by the Golf and Tennis Clubs showed about 70 to 75 percent of members were against the Covenant Club as proposed. So, what do history and the proposed Covenant Club have in common? Both are plagued with issues related to cost, funding sources, ongoing financial viability, size, location, parking/traffic, and noise. As Yogi Berra said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” Janet Danola, Rancho Santa Fe

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Would you obligate yourself to pay out more than anyone else? Should a school district? On Thursday, Dec. 10, each San Dieguito Union High School District board member will cast their vote on whether they approve a new contract with their Faculty Association. The new agreement, like the old agreement, will still contain multiple steps where an increase in pay of around $2,000 will happen due to the completion of a year of service or another year of education. What else is exactly in the new agreement I am not sure since I cannot find it on the school district website even though the board meeting is less then five days away. But looking at Page 213 of the agenda, I am pretty sure the agreement will result in the district offering its teachers the highest salary in the county. And after getting a 7 percent retroactive increase now and an additional 5.5 percent next year, if they are not the highest paid assuming I am reading the following statement right, “Salary reopener for 2017-18; review of certain benchmark salaries within SD County to remain at highest paid teacher salaries,” the district will be required to try and make it happen. Not sure about you, but that is not an obligation I would make to anyone, in business or at home. Please contact your board and tell them if there are benchmarks included in the contract language have them be: percentage of students that finish high school, percentage of students that get accepted into college, percentage of students that feel they are learning; not benchmarks that could put the district in a bidding war or financial jeopardy. Steven McDowell Update: Just as this newspaper was going to press we received notice that the vote referenced in this letter has been postponed for one week.

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School board should postpone pay increase vote Today (Dec. 7) I requested from San Dieguito Union High School Board President Beth Hergesheimer a postponement of the vote for the across-the board 12.5 percent pay increase for all San Dieguito Union High School District employees, which the school board will be having this Thursday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the district office. I asked that she postpone the vote until the January meeting, after having a “open to the public” workshop to answer questions that I and the members of the public have. All I want is a one month delay for the vote, so we can have a workshop and have mine and other board members questions answered. If the pay increase is passed the timing of our vote won’t affect our employees getting the raise as this is a retroactive pay increase to July of this year. If we have a workshop it will also allow the public to ask questions. We are talking about over $5 million more in yearly wages being paid. How will this affect classroom crowding, school safety, school counselors, etc? I believe we need to be as transparent about our budget as possible, we can not give the appearance of having organized labor forcing the vote without proper vetting of all the ramification of our actions. If the postponement is not granted by Mrs. Hergesheimer, the school board will be voting on this without any real input from the public. This really could be perceived as dirty backroom dealings and it would be a shame to not have the public have adequate notice so we could hear from them. I believe we should always want to hear what the taxpayers feel about wage increases, especially such a extremely large wage increase. As a side-note, this 12.5 percent wage increase was only published (without any prior notice) from the district on Friday, Dec. 4. John Salazar, Board Member San Dieguito Union High School District Update: Just as this newspaper was going to press we received notice that the vote referenced in this letter has been postponed for one week.

RSF Firefighters team up with Toys for Tots to hold Holiday Toy Drive The Rancho Santa Fe Firefighters are once again hosting their annual Toys for Tots holiday toy drive in hopes of making the season a bit brighter for local children. “We look forward to this event every year,” said Firefighter Kyle Carranza, who is coordinating this year’s toy drive. “It’s a simple gesture, but it can make such a difference for these kids. We hope that partnering with Toys for Tots will allow us to reach even more children this Christmas.” Donations of new, unwrapped toys are being ac-

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REVITALIZE continued from page 1 $137,000 was budgeted for consulting fees. The total spent or allocated in the consulting budget so far this year is $109,950. RSF Association Manager Bill Overton said using a conservative additional assessment revenue estimate of $131,829, the approval of both the $45,000 to the Village Revitalization Task Force and the $77,500 to the Village Vibe events, the Association remains under-budget in consulting with $379 available. Another area the Association has approved spending consulting money is $36,000 toward improvement of the design guidelines for the Covenant Design Review Committee. “I think the village revitalization efforts are critically important to the future viability of our village and it is, in my opinion, the responsibility of our Association to lead this effort,” wrote board member Jerry Yahr, who wasn’t able to attend the meeting but sent in his comments on the item. “This effort cannot be accomplished overnight and requires a thoughtful, comprehensive and long-term approach. “ LaDonna Monsees, chair of the Village Revitalization Task Force, provided an update to the board about their work so far. Monsees said after the announcement earlier this year that Stump’s Market was leaving and that the gas station could potentially close, the response from the community was very loud. The task force was formed to look at the loss of the retail experience over the years and address the challenges and explore opportunities to revive the village. “We are blessed to have one of the most charming, beautiful and historic

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villages, but it needs our time and attention because it has gotten sleepy, for a lack of a better term,” Monsees said. Monsees said the task force has looked at the information already produced by the Association, such as the 2006 Village Master Plan. She said it was a well-written, thoughtful plan but it never really went past the write-up. Only a few items were followed through with and completed, Monsees said, adding that they haven’t yet gotten to the heart of the issues. The task force has looked to that 2006 mission statement as a launching pad for the effort they are undertaking on a new master plan: to “develop and implement widely supported plans that will foster a renaissance of the village as the civic, cultural and commercial heart of the community.” “If this is going to happen we, the community, need to be behind it,” Monsees said, noting the new master plan will “die on the vine” if it is not supported. The new traffic study will help get valuable information for proposed ideas such as more timed-parking spaces, closing La Gracia in front of The Inn for just pedestrian use, or converting Avenida de Acacias to a one-way street and installing diagonal parking spaces. Having a plan in place is important as opportunities for village growth are possible, Monsees said — Delicias has vacated, the former nursery building is for sale and plans are being considered for the former Stump’s site as well as a potential redevelopment of the gas station site. Monsees said there have been unsubstantiated rumors that the Bank of America building is for sale and that the Rancho Santa Fe Pharmacy is leaving.

Having active communication with the county about what Rancho Santa Fe wants will help result in better results for potential changes and growth, Monsees said. On the Village Vibe side, the efforts are being led by a strong group of volunteers and consultant Stacey Pennington of SLP Urban Planning, who was raised in Rancho Santa Fe. At their gatherings, Pennington said the Vibe has been collecting input through casual and ongoing engagement. The group has also worked to promote all of the “amazing” things happening in the community and has stayed in constant contact with village businesses. “It’s so important for the merchants to engage in communication and help shape events, so they are generating more patronage so they can stay in town and flourish,” Pennington said. Through lawn games and food trucks, they are testing ideas and perhaps helping a business decide to open up a shop in the community. The events also help showcase the “great” businesses that are already in the village. “We’re intentionally creating connections between residents and businesses,” Pennington said. Tim Cusac, the owner of Caffe Positano, complimented the Vibe’s efforts for being sophisticated and wellthought out in collecting valuable information that will help inform decisions on how to facilitate a more vibrant and successful village. Overton said the hope is that the SLP will get them to a place where they continue to do the work more cost-effectively in-house, giving them a “playbook” on economic development and tenant retention.

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AGENDA continued from page 1 formed and being responsive to your concerns.” As two Association members requested the compensation of all the top employees and an organizational chart, RSF Association Manager Bill Overton gave a full staffing update to illustrate that they are not “spending beyond their means” and that despite the fact there are a lot of new faces, it is in the best interest of the Association’s operations. An annual compensation report was also published in last week’s RSF Review. Overton explained that as the Association transitioned to the practice of full accrual accounting, Don May was promoted to finance and operations manager and the Association hired two CPAs to serve as controller and assistant controller — Matthew Ditonto and Shawn Roberts respectively. Overton said it’s a constant challenge to balance service level and fiscal responsibility but as RSF Association Director Kim Eggleston said, the re-organization was a necessity. “When I walked in, it was not a nice place to walk into,” Eggleston said of joining the board in 2014. “It was a mess, a big mess…Personally I was astonished at the simplistic approach that the Association had been taking all these years. They didn’t even have a balance sheet.” Eggleston said he found there to be very little institutional accounting knowledge, deficiencies in both insurance and accounting services and to hear complaints that the board is “stirring the pot just to stir the pot” is “disconcerting.” He said no decisions were made frivolously. “We’re working hard to clean up the mess we inherited from an accounting stand-

point,” Eggleston said. Overton said he has been asked to do a full staffing analysis that he hopes to present in January or February. RSF resident John Ingalls said that he is disappointed in criticisms he has heard voiced by the RSF Association board about former Association staff members — such as that things were a mess or that they were incompetent or negligent. Ingalls said the current board could be characterized as “frequently wrong but never in doubt.” “There is so much information coming out that is frequently wrong,” Ingalls said. At the meeting, Overton also addressed concerns raised at the Sept. 3 board meeting about the Aug. 7 board retreat meeting — that an agenda had not been posted and that the board was not following the Davis-Stirling Act, the civil code that governs common interest developments. Overton said at the time he thought they were in compliance with the Davis Stirling Act but did additional due diligence to ensure the Association was following the intent of the code. “It is correct that due to an administrative oversight, I did not catch that the agenda didn’t make it up to the bulletin board,” Overton said. “That was my fault. We did get it up on the website but that is not literally in compliance with Davis-Stirling.” While the minutes of the meeting have been posted on the website for many months, Overton went over all that was discussed in the board retreat and had the board ratify the agenda again. “We have learned from the oversight and I don’t think it’s going to happen

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again,” Overton said. Some members have also questioned the board’s use of executive session meetings to discuss litigation. Per the Davis-Stirling Act, the board may adjourn to closed session to consider litigation, matters related to formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, personnel matters or to meet with members regarding assessment payments. Overton said he believes he has a broader interpretation of what can be discussed in closed session and through speaking with multiple attorneys, Overton said they all think that the Association’s broader interpretation of the act is reasonable. Meeting in closed session preserves attorney-client privilege, he said. “I think the Association complies with open meeting laws and it is my job to ensure that the Association complies with open meeting laws,” Overton said. “We are in compliance with Davis-Stirling and other common interest acts to a reasonable and prudent standard…We are not hiding from anything.”

TOT continued from page 20 for the first three quarters of 2014-15 exceeded the fourquarter totals for any of the five fiscal years from 200809 to 2012-13. The county collected $2,646,965.75 in 2012-13 and $2,579,408.47 in 2011-12. “It speaks well of our economy. The economy is starting to turn around,” McAllister said. “That’s a good sign,” McAllister said. “It means that small and large businesses are doing more business.” Rancho Santa Fe lodging facilities collected $536,619.83 for 2012-13, $928,397.29 during 201314, and $1,190,180.82 in 2014-15. The Transient Occupancy Tax, which was reduced from 9 percent of the lodg-

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Margaret Jane Shaw Landon May 24, 1920 - November 9, 2015

RANCHO SANTA FE — Margaret S. Landon died November 9, 2015, at her home in Los Angeles. She and twin, Patricia Anne Shaw, were born May 24,1920, in Los Angeles to Gertrude R. Shaw and Arvin Benjamin Shaw Jr., who was Assistant Attorney General of California. The Shaws, who had a son, Arvin Benjamin Shaw III, lived in Pasadena. She studied at Mills College and the University of California, Berkeley, where she was affiliated with Alpha Phi sorority. She was married to Eliot Laird Landon of San Diego and had two children. Married for 53 years, they were longtime La Jolla residents who later moved to Rancho Santa Fe where Mr. Landon died in 1995.

Margaret Landon volunteered at her children’s schools, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla Playhouse and the Art Center of La Jolla, now the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. At the Art Center she worked on committees that prepared exhibits, established the art rental gallery and

supported the new teen volunteer service. She was a longstanding member of The Wednesday Club and the Junior League of San Diego. Early on, Mr. and Mrs. Landon supported the area’s then new university and the UC San Diego Library. They were recognized for their enduring membership in the “Chancellor’s Associates” in 1989. A forty-year member of the “Friends of the UCSD Library,” she served many terms as its president. In 1974 she helped found another university support group, “The San Diego Bibliophiles,” and was given the “Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service to the University of California, San Diego” in 1984.

Throughout her life Margaret Landon was an avid gardener and participated in several garden clubs and horticultural associations. The Landons’ garden was the setting of family gatherings and events supporting The Bishop’s School, Mills College, the Junior League and the University of California. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Landon and son-in-law, Robert Peltzman of Westlake Village, CA; son, Eliot Laird Landon Jr. and daughterin-law, Marilyn Landon of Montrose, CO; grandson, Eliot Laird Landon III; and two great-grandchildren. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/ranchosantafer eview.

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ing unit rate to 8 percent in October 2007, is collected from occupants of hotels, motels, bed and breakfast venues, mobile home parks, private campgrounds, and other structures occupied or intended for occupancy by non-residents for lodging or sleeping purposes. A timeshare unit used by an ownership partner or an owner’s guest is not subject to the TOT, although if it is rented to the general public that unit is subject to the tax for that period. A higher ownership occupancy rate at the Welk Resort during 2014-15 thus reduced the number of units available for rental to the public, as did Welk unit closures which are part of a multi-year renovation program, so TOT collection for unincorporated Escondido declined from $555,498.63 in 2013-14 to $481,441.86 during 2014-15 although that was still an increase from the 2012-13 amount of $453,777.46. If a campground has a membership program a member or a member’s guest is exempt from TOT payments. Campgrounds at the eight county parks with such facilities are not subject to the TOT, nor are lodging facilities on Indian reservations or other areas where the County of San Diego has no taxing power. A Federal or State of California officer or employee on official business is exempt from the tax, as is any foreign government officer or employee exempt under Federal law or international treaty. The tax is not collected if the regular rent is four dollars a day or less or if the lodger receives a free room where the only consideration received is publicity for the lodging site. Units occupied or rented for more than 30 consecutive days are not subject to the TOT. The facility operator must submit payment to the county on a quarterly basis by the last day of the month following the end of the calendar year. If the facility ceases operation, the payment must be made within 30 days after the operator ceases doing business, and if the facility is sold or its name is changed the county must receive the TOT payments for occupancy prior to the sale or name change within 30 days of the transaction. The TOT is collected only from lodging facilities in the county’s unincorporated area, although the revenue is used for the county’s Community Enhancement program and may be given to organizations in incorporated cities as well as unincorporated communities. Community Enhancement funds, which are allocated during the county’s annual budget process, are intended to promote tourism including visitors from other parts of the county. Countywide first-quarter TOT revenue from July through September increased from $709,665.02 in 2012 to $882,294.50 during 2013 to $1,105,521.86 for 2014. Rancho Santa Fe’s $358,099.98 of first-quarter collections for 2014 was up 25.4 percent from the 2013 amount of $285,505.14 while countywide the increase was 25.3 percent. The California Horse Racing Board gave the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club a four-week fall meet for November 2014, and the increased activity in Del Mar carried over to second-quarter lodging in Rancho Santa Fe. The 2014 second-quarter TOT revenue for Rancho Santa Fe was $253,710.79, an increase of 43.8 percent from the 2013 second-quarter amount of $176,452.90. For the entire unincorporated county the October through December total of $864,790.30 for 2014 was 12.6 percent above the 2013 figure of $767,684.39. “It’s bound to have a positive push,” McAllister said of the Del Mar fall meet. “It’s very good for everybody in the whole surrounding area. I’m sure it’s good for Del Mar, I’m sure it’s good for the City of San Diego.” The county’s 2012 second-quarter revenue was $595,491.21. The county’s third-quarter revenue increased from $662,292.33 for 2013 to $826,818.49 in 2014 to $1,109,627.45 for 2015. Rancho Santa Fe’s January-March revenues increased from $217,511.02 during 2014 to $282,800.45 in 2015. Payments for the fourth quarter from April through June increased on a countywide basis from $679,517.19 in 2013 to $926,997.76 for 2014 to $1,086,415.29 in 2015. Rancho Santa Fe’s 2014 figure of $248,928.23 increased to $295,579.60 for 2015.

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WATER continued from page 4 “It’s really hard for him to be out practicing anywhere else, because he can’t get any work done,” Barron said. “He opted to put the facility here five years ago, just to have some quiet time to concentrate on his game.” Barron said the estate invested heavily to conserve and reuse water throughout the property, which has allowed him to meet conservation goals while still keeping the course “up to par.” Recent improvements, including a system to purify well water for irrigation, additives to reduce evaporation from the swimming pool and new drought-tolerant landscaping, has helped bring total annual water usage down to about 6.1 million gallons from about 13 million gallons last year. Barron is letting 8 acres of the property return to its natural state, and he’s in the process of “letting go” some of the 180 lemon trees. “We’ve got a lot of people involved, and we strive to do the right thing. But at the end of the day, it is a practice facility on that side of the property,” Barron said. Only one other top residential customer listed in the 2013 report responded to a request for comment. The customer, Gerald Parsky, a financier who once served as an assistant treasury secretary in the administration of Gerald Ford, used about 7.8 million gallons. The property’s manager said Parsky has cut his use about 65 percent compared to 2013 consumption, since the state’s mandatory conservation targets started in June. Advocates for water conservation say top-tier customers deserve praise for their efforts, but it’s still not okay for any singlefamily residential customer to use millions of gallons of water per year — especially in a drought emergency. Readers who commented on stories about top residential water customers have disagreed, suggesting that the top customers pay for the water and the extra burden they put on the system, so it isn’t anyone’s business how much they use. Experts say it’s more complicated than that. They say mega-users drive up demand, pushing water agencies to obtain more expensive sources of water, which can affect rates. Wealthier customers can pay the extra costs or cut back non-essential use such as landscaping. But even small rate increases can be a heavy burden for low-income customers who have little disposable income, and have already eliminated all non-essential water use to control costs, experts say. “We as a society feel that people ought to have affordable water to drink to cook and clean,” said Stephanie Pincetl, director and professor-in-residence at UCLA’s Center for Sustainable Communities. “As we find more expensive water, what happens is that it becomes less affordable to those who have less income. If you conserve you have more water available for everyone.” Drought-shaming is one way for the general public to punish water hogs, but it’s unlikely to accomplish anything beyond catharsis, said David Feldman, professor and chair of planning, policy and design at the University of California, Irvine, school of social ecology. It can even backfire, causing shamed customers to dig in their heels, or even use more water. Other water experts disagree, pointing to cases in which celebrities exposed as water hogs apologized or pledged to slash their consumption. Examples include Oakland Athletics executive Billy Beane, and, apparently, Barbra Streisand. Beane apologized in October for wasting water and said he would use less after

the East Bay Municipal Utility District released records of excessive water users in response to a California Public Records Act Request. Streisand reportedly vowed to cut back her water consumption after the New York Post published aerial photographs of lush landscaping at her Malibu estate in May. Making names public can also work as a wake-up call for affluent, heavy users who don’t necessarily notice their water costs, and may be unaware of how much water they are using. “Not all cases are people being purposefully wasteful, and being called out in their local newspaper incites them to look for waste and implement conservation measures,” said Tracy Quinn, a water policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council in Santa Monica. The Bay Area nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting re-energized public interest in residential water mega-users on Oct. 1, when it identified the unnamed BelAir customer who used 11.8 million gallons in a single year. That’s 90 times more water than a typical household. The report identified the customer as the state’s top known water user, based on a limited survey of large water agencies that excluded Rancho Santa Fe. The San Diego Union-Tribune in November reported that several Rancho Santa Fe customers — also unidentified at the time — outdid the Bel-Air person. Los Angeles, Santa Fe and most other water agencies in the state have declined to identify the top users by name, saying that California public records law does not require them to do so. That wasn’t always the case. During the state’s last major drought, utility providers often released top water customers’ names as a tool to encourage conservation. A famous case of droughtshaming at the time was Helen Copley, the late publisher of the Union-Tribune, who was revealed in 1991 to have been using more than 10,000 gallons per day at her hilltop La Jolla estate. At the time, the California Public Records Act required all water agencies to disclose customer records upon request. After the drought, changes to the law, driven by lobbying efforts to protect the rich and famous in Silicon Valley, gave utility providers the authority to withhold most customers’ records. The law gives utility providers discretion to release any customer’s information if they determine the public’s interest in disclosure outweighs the customer’s right to privacy. Under increasing public pressure from outraged Los Angeles residents and lawmakers, the city utility has agreed to consider changes to its water conservation ordinance that would make names of excessive users public. The Santa Fe Irrigation District reconsidered its disclosure policies, too. District staff decided last year to stop identifying top residential customers by name in its annual financial reports, starting with the 2014 budget year because they didn’t think the information was relevant to the public, said spokeswoman Jessica Parks. This fall, staff also scrubbed the reports available on the district website for the 2012 and 2013 budget years to leave out the names. The San Diego Union-Tribune located original copies of the reports to learn the names of top customers.

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RSF Tennis Club Holiday Party The Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club hosted a festive Holiday Party Dec. 5. The event featured a live band. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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MADISON GALLERY PRESENTS

BILL RASTETTER

Urban landscapes

La Jolla, December 11th, 2015 - Madison Gallery is pleased to present Urban Landscapes, Argentina, a new collection of works by CEO, philanthropist and artist Bill Rastetter. In this exhibition, Rastetter reflects on Argentina’s political activism and cultural fracture derived from the socio-political tumult of the mid 1960s. The showplace for art could no longer be a gallery or a museum and could no longer restrict itself of addressing an exclusive audience. Graffiti became a means of artistic and cultural dialogue. Urban Landscapes juxtaposes cultural and political realities still active in the Argentinean lexicon. With Graffiti Mash-Ups, Rastetter creates a broader spectrum of experience for the viewer by “mashing up” two separate images to create each of the final pieces.

So, none of the “subjects” in Grafﬁti Mash-Ups actually exist in the

natural world; though they were photographed in Buenos Aires, they cannot be viewed on any street in the city. Rastetter earned the S.B. degree in chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an M.A. and Ph.D. both in chemistry from Harvard University. When not photographing, he helps fund and grow biotechnology companies. He has played signiﬁcant roles in the founding and/or operations of IDEC Pharmaceuticals, Biogen Idec, Illumina, Receptos, Fate Therapeutics, Neurocrine Biosciences, Regulus Therapeutics and Cerulean Pharma.

also serves on the Advisory Council for Leerink Partners, a healthcare focused investment bank. Founded in 2001, Madison Gallery is committed to representing emerging, mid-career and established international artists whom work in a range of media. Inspired by an earnest dedication and passion for art, the gallery consistently exhibits a high standard of contemporary art. Madison Gallery works closely in building private, corporate and public collections thus placing it amongst the leading contemporary galleries in California.

Exhibition Dates: December 11th – December 31st, 2015 Venue: 1020 Prospect St. Ste. 130, La Jolla, CA 92037 Contact Us: 858-459-0836/info@madisongalleries.com

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Dancing dad does double duty as TV news director and veteran ‘Nutcracker’ performer

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BY BIANCA BRUNO, CITY NEWS SERVICE Major-market television news director by day, “Nutcracker” ballet dancer by night. That’s not the plot of a new sitcom. It is the real-life description of long-time San Diego NBC 7/39 News Director Greg Dawson. Dawson, always hoping he doesn’t “mess anything up,” will be on stage with the California Ballet at San Diego’s Civic Theater for the annual holiday run starting Dec. 12. The man in charge of all those TV newscasts on the NBC owned-and-operated San Diego station will have a key — but not over-taxing — role on stage as the father of Clara, the young girl at the center of the “Nutcracker” story. But Clara won’t be portrayed by just any dancer. Dawson’s own 13-year-old daughter Julia will be dancing the Clara role. “It’s a role girl’s dream of, and being able to share it on and off the stage is a joy,” Dawson said. He’s not only a veteran news director. He’s also a veteran ballet dancer. This will be the sixth year he’ll be on stage with one of his daughters. His oldest daughter, Danielle, now 16 and an apprentice with California Ballet, was 5 when the family first got involved. All three of the Dawson daughters — Danielle, Julia and 11-year-old Katy — have been a part of the holiday ballet tradition. Dawson first took to the stage 11 years ago when he joined Danielle during a father-daughter dance. He continued that for five years. He recalled a running joke among ballet school staff that the news director was becoming a regular, despite not being a professionally trained dancer. One day at “Nutcracker” practice, Dawson was asked to fill in during the opening party scene of the play. “That’s how I started,” Dawson said. “I learned on the fly and relied on my partner to show me how it worked. I just hoped I didn’t mess anything up or get in anyone’s way.” Joe Shumate, who works for the California Ballet and is a retired company dancer, said California Ballet’s production of

Above left: The Dawson family backstage at The California Ballet’s Nutcracker last year. Dad Greg with daughter Julia on the left in the green dress, Katy in the middle as a soldier and Danielle on the right as Clara. Above right: This year, daughter Julia will be dancing the Clara role. Courtesy photos “The Nutcracker” is made up of a lot of moving parts. The production has a cast of about 150, with 75 dancers participating in each performance. Shumate said male dancers are at a premium, and in a production that requires so many performers, it was clear Dawson should be invited on stage. “For ‘The Nutcracker’ we have to bring in guests from outside — male dancers from around the community,” Shumate said. “Usually this time of year, any male dancers in San Diego are probably in a performance of ‘The Nutcracker.”’ Shumate said an overlapping California Ballet production in October kept the troop’s professional dancers tied up, unable to join “Nutcracker” rehearsals that started in September. Enter the fathers of performing daughters.

While this is Dawson’s sixth year performing in “The Nutcracker” alongside his daughters, last year and this year’s performances have been special highlights for the Dawson family. Dawson also played the part of Clara’s dad last year when Clara was played by Danielle. Shumate said some of the other girls’ fathers fill in during rehearsals when the professional company dancers are unavailable. “We realized the dads did a pretty good job,” Shumate said. “They went from being a placeholder to actually being cast in the production.” Other ballet dads have also gotten involved. Dawson said the non-professional dancing dads have developed a camaraderie and friendship from performing together. “We have a good time and we don’t take ourselves seriously,” Dawson said. “We’re all there supporting our kids. We help each other figure things out.” Dawson said he initially thought he’d be nervous to get up on stage, but after months of rehearsals he felt well-prepared. He said his calm before performing is thanks to his career as a self-proclaimed “behind-the-scenes guy” as news director at NBC 7/39. “Part of what I enjoy the most is not the performing, but it’s really the overall production and behind-the-scenes,” Dawson said. “In TV news, every day a whole lot of people have to do their jobs just right, and everything clicks and at the last minute, it comes together. I get a kick out of that part of it.” Shumate said family involvement is just an extension of the community California Ballet has become. “The school and professional company are one big family because we’re around each other so much and the parents are a part of that,” Shumate said. “It’s just a natural progression that the parents end up on stage.” The California Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” opens at the Civic Theater on Dec.12 and runs through Dec. 20. Tickets range from $25-$105 and can be purchased at www. californiaballet.org/nutcracker.

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MCASD La Jolla Deck the Hall (of Fishes) and get into the holiday spirit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Enjoy Holiday decorations throughout the aquarium, and don’t miss “Scuba Santa” at the Kelp Tank Dive Show. Kids can participate in a scavenger hunt to find the Christmas Wrasse, Peppermint Shrimp, and more. Also, on Saturdays and Sundays, make a holiday craft to take home. See a full schedule of the month’s activities ad more at aquarium.ucsd.edu

Featuring a selection of artworks drawn from private collections, San Diego Collects showcases the impressive range of contemporary art in our region with works spanning from the 1950s to the present. The exhibition thus speaks to the complexity of the region’s artistic landscape and the multitude of perspectives necessary to foster a dynamic artistic community. MCASD 700 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 858 454 3541 www.mcasd.org

The Night Owls: Holidays on Vinyl Thursday, December 10th 7:30–10:00 p.m. Celebrate the holidays in the unique and cozy environs of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library as the Night Owls carouse at Holidays on Vinyl. Wander between captivating pieces of art from the Athenaeum’s Permanent Collection and stacks of books nestled in bookshelves like so many presents under the tree. Enjoy delicious bites from Whisknladle washed down by brews from Stone Brewing Co. Recommended for ages 21 – 40-something

The Blind Boys of Alabama Saturday, December 19 at 8 p.m. MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Tickets: $80, $55, $30 Don’t miss this holiday concert featuring songs from the Blind Boys newest album, Talkin’ Christmas! Hear the Silent Night, White Christmas, Go Tell it On The Mountain and other enduring seasonal classics performed by these Gospel icons.

Night Owls members free; nonmembers $10 Space is limited. RSVP recommended. (858) 454-5872 or www.ljathenaeum.org/the-night-owls

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Holiday Tree-Lighting event for Scripps Hospice set for Dec. 13 “Awe-Inspiring Sensation!”

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Family members and friends of current and former hospice care patients are invited to honor their loved ones during the third annual Light up a Life tree-lighting event Sunday, Dec. 13, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Capella at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. At the event, attendees who donate $100 will receive a candle votive with the name of a loved one that they can place on a 9-foot holiday tree. Those who donate $1,000 will receive a commemorative ornament and the opportunity to include a photo in a looping slide presentation along with a brief message. Donations of $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 are also being accepted with additional opportunities to honor loved ones at the event. Proceeds will benefit Scripps Hospice, which provides comprehensive care to patients with a serious, life-limiting illness and emotional, social and spiritual support for their family members. The event is free but space is limited and reservations are requested by Thursday, Dec. 10. For details, sponsorship opportunities or to RSVP, please contact Denise Mallari at 858-678-7174 or specialevents@ scrippshealth.org.or visit www.scripps.org/lightupalife

Monday Night Jazz Series at North Coast Rep Dec. 21 features Bob Boss Quartet Some of the area’s finest jazz musicians turn North Coast Rep into a nightclub for four Monday nights this season. Come and hear some great American music played by brilliant players. Each event is new and different. On Dec. 21, Bob Boss and his fellow musicians: Gilbert Castellanos, Marshall Hawkins and Duncan Moore will take the stage at North Coast Rep. at 7:30 p.m. Bob Boss an outstanding guitarist who has performed with jazz greats including Marshall Hawkins, Hollis Gentry, AJ Croce, and Arlo Guthrie, started playing rock and roll (starting in junior high) at school dances and parties fueled Bob Boss’s interest in improvisation. He studied briefly with Jerry Hahn, Bobby Addison and Davis Ramey. Eventually, he worked nightclubs, concerts, shows, and musical theatre, gaining performance and recording experience in many styles. Concerts and festivals include Wolf Trap, Idyllwild, Pine Knob, Ravinia, Winter Park, San Diego Street Scene and several in Europe. Gilbert Castellanos is recognized by a majority of listeners as the voice of Jazz in San Diego. His ongoing jam sessions and presentation of the “Young Lions” series, currently at Panama 66 in Balboa Park, have pro-

Bob Boss and his fellow musicians will perform at the North Coast Rep Dec. 21. Courtesy photo vided visibility for many of the areas’ outstanding artists and for the young players just getting started. His long-term residency at The Palace Bar in the Westgate Hotel has been a favorite of musicians and listeners. As members of The Rob Thorsen Quartet, we have presented “Jazz, An American Art Form” to thousands of elementary school children all over the county through Young Audiences. At 76 years of age, Marshall Hawkins is the senior member for this concert. His resume is extensive, having worked with Miles Davis, Shirley Horn and Roberta Flack. He is equally known for his role as an educator. He is the founder of the Idyllwild Arts Jazz Program and the Jazz In the Pines annual Jazz festival. Duncan Moore is a San Diego based drummer and percussionist. Playing a wide variety of styles, he works regularly in Southern California recording studios as well as performing with jazz, Latin, rock and R&B bands. He maintains a home recording studio where he provides drum and percussion tracks for jingles, soundtracks, demos and artist projects. Tickets for the one-night-only performance are $22; subscribers $17; seniors/students and military $3 off. To order tickets, visit the website at www.northcoastrep.org, or call the box office: 858-481-1055. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 92075.

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Solana Beach’s Earnest Eats earnestly gives back to the community BY KRISTINA HOUCK Earnest Eats is not only known for its good food, the local company is known for earnestly giving back and doing good in the world. For nearly a decade, the Solana Beach-based health food company has partnered with the International Rescue Committee, helping the nonprofit organization respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. “The International Rescue Committee’s mission really mirrors our own, which is helping people attain a better life, whether it be through great foods that have great nutrition or whether it be giving back through financial means and direct consulting means to organizations like the IRC,” said Mark Mandel, co-founder and vice president of sales for Earnest Eats. The American branch of the European-based International Relief Association was founded in 1933 at the suggestion of Albert Einstein to aid people suffering under Nazi Germany. In 1940, the Emergency Rescue Committee formed to assist European refugees trapped in Vichy France. The IRA and ERC joined forces two years later under the name International Relief and Rescue Committee, later shortening its name to the International Rescue Committee. Today, the IRC provides

Andrew Aussie and Mark Mandel. Courtesy photo health care, infrastructure, education and economic support to people in more than 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. The nonprofit resettles thousands of refugees each year in 26 U.S. cities. “The IRC helps refugees of war, famine and natural disaster have a path to a better life,” said Mandel, who first got involved with the IRC 20 years ago. Mandel has been a longtime supporter of the IRC, contributing both money and time to the organization. When he and Andrew Aussie co-founded Earnest Eats in

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2006, the duo decided to earnestly give back to the community through the new company and partnered with the IRC. “We had a vision of starting our own natural foods brand that would really take it to the next level of where the natural foods industry was, in terms of ingredient profiles and taste profiles,” Mandel said. “But also, we wanted to do something that we thought had a higher purpose and could give back to the community.” Earnest Eats donates products to the IRC’s Backpack Campaign in San Diego. Every summer the pro-

gram gives backpacks filled with school supplies to refugee children entering an American school for the first time. Earnest Eats has also worked directly with refugees through the IRC’s New Roots program, community farms across the country where refugee farmers reconnect with the land and grow fresh fruits and vegetables for their families and neighbors. The company sponsors the New Roots farm in City Heights. “It’s an amazing thing they’re doing to help people become selfsufficient,” Mandel said. “It’s not a

hand out, it’s a hand up.” Earnest Eats also contributes 5 cents from every sale, up to $20,000 annually, to the IRC. The IRC’s logo and information about the nonprofit can be found on all of the company’s packaging. “We proudly display our partnership,” Mandel said. Aussie, co-founder and president of Earnest Eats, described the company’s philosophy as “good in, good out, good vibes.” “The good in is the superfood nutrition for you, the good out is See EATS, page B23

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Chanukah candle making at the Rancho Santa Fe Library The Rancho Santa Fe Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library celebrated Chanukah with a special story time and craft afternoon on Dec. 3. Devorah Raskin read a book about the miracle of Chanukah and librarian Laurie Knodle led the children in a craft session to make and decorate their own candles. Each child also received chocolate gelt and a dreidel. Photos by Karen Billing. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Named the “Best Salon” in this community newspaper group’s “2015 Best of North Coast Readers Poll,” Voila’s stylists take their cue from the passion of owner and master hair designer Luis Angel. Courtesy photo

Voila Hair Atelier committed to helping clients look their best BY KAREN BILLING For the last three years, Voila Hair Atelier in Rancho Santa Fe has earned a reputation for “radiant hair coloring, precise hair cutting and creative hair styling” and gained a faithful following for its stylists’ commitment to giving the client their best overall look. Named the “Best Salon” in this community newspaper group’s “2015 Best of North Coast Readers Poll,” Voila’s stylists take their cue from the passion of owner and master hair designer Luis Angel. “I want my clients to enjoy a unique experience, customized to their needs, in an environment where they receive high-level customer service, elegance and glamour, and a touch of high fashion and good taste,” Angel said. Angel grew up in the Caribbean city of Havana, Cuba and started doing hair when he was just 14 years old. As a kid, he remembers tagging along with his mother to the salon, paying attention to how they did the job. At home, he took what he learned and did family members’ and friends’ hair, often experimenting on his sister. He would shampoo their hair and use natural treatments such as smashed avocado and egg whites, rinsed with fresh spring water and a splash of vinegar to make the hair more shiny. True to his natural roots, today he tries to use products in the salon that are “as natural as they can be,” such as the Oribe line of hair products and Epicuren skin care line. Angel left Cuba to pursue a career as a hairdresser and makeup artist, and was professionally trained at the Toni & Guy Academy in London and Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica. Before opening Voila, he worked at a salon in Santaluz. “Owning my own salon was a goal I had been working toward for a long time,” Angel said. The space in Fairbanks Village Plaza was a salon for 30 years and was all bright orange and pink. Angel wanted to create a whole new feel for the salon, washing away the orange and pink and adding elegance by swapping industrial lighting for crystal chandeliers. He added hardwood floors, mirrors framed in gold and stylish snakeskin chairs at the washing stations. Their salon boutique also carries a full line of hair care products and accessories. When he first started, Angel was working seven days a week, putting in 15-hour days. Now he has a staff of 12 “highly qualified, professional” stylists and while he still spends time behind the stylist chair, he has more time to grow his business. All of Voila’s stylists adhere to Angel’s personal philosophy to accentuate the client’s existing beauty and create balance and symmetry by considering face shape, body type and the texture of hair when doing a cut. “We don’t look at just the hair, we look at the hair as one component of the whole look,” Angel said.“ It’s a very unique way to cut hair.” In addition to cuts, color and hair extensions, the salon also offers manicures and pedicures, facials and facial peels, eyebrow design and waxing. Services such as facials are performed in a relaxing spa-like setting in the back of the salon, behind a sound-proof door and curtain. Voila also offers spray tanning, doing customized tans with organic tanning solution. “San Diego, in general, is a very special place for me, I feel this is my place,” Angel said. “I love the area of Rancho Santa Fe, it gave me an opportunity to interact with different clients from all different backgrounds and successful people who are appreciative and admire the talent and hard work that we serve to them here.” Voila is located at 16236 San Dieguito Road, Building #1, Suite 13. For more information, visit voilahairatelier.com or call 858-756-0082. Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Village Church preschoolers give thanks Thanksgiving was celebrated at the Village Church Preschool in several ways. The children made cards for a Carlsbad Retirement Home; family gatherings were hosted in the classrooms; children learned about cornucopias and made their own; and Thanksgiving stories and special projects were also highlighted last week at the preschool. The Village Church Preschool is now enrolling. For information call Pamela Miller at (858) 756-2394 or email pamm@villagechurch.org. Courtesy photos

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La Jolla Music Society presents SDYS Chamber Orchestra and violinist Jinjoo Cho Violinist Jinjoo Cho makes her La Jolla Music Society debut in two concerts this month. She will appear as a guest soloist playing with San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s (SDYS) Chamber Orchestra at MCASD Sherwood Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. and two days later, she opens the 2015-16 Season Discovery Series at The Auditorium at The Scripps Research Institute on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. in a solo recital accompanied by pianist Hyun Soo Kim. Praised for her “rich and open . . . finely polished, (and) focused playing” (The New York Times), Jinjoo Cho first garnered attention in 2006 when she won the First Grand Prize and the Radio Canada’s People’s Choice Award at the Montreal International Musical Competition at age 17. Cho has enjoyed continued success at many international competitions, most recently winning the Gold Medal Laureate, the special prize for Best Performance of a Romantic or Post Romantic Concerto, Best Performance of a Bach Work and one of three Best performances of the Paganini Caprices at the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, considered one of the most important and prestigious accolades for any aspiring violinist. Cho’s diverse Discovery Series program will feature works by both Clara and Robert Schumann, Maurice Ravel and several contemporary composers such as Joan Tower, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and John Corigliano. This season’s new San Diego Youth Symphony Series gives its inaugural performance at the MCASD Sherwood Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. Making its La Jolla Music Society debut, the SDYS Chamber Orchestra will perform alongside Cho in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64. As part of a continued and expanded education partnership, La Jolla Music Society showcases the talented musicians of SDYS’s highest caliber ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra is led by their Music Director and Conductor Jeff Edmons who is celebrating his 20th season leading the youth symphony. In addition to the violin concerto, this performance includes Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11. La Jolla Music Society enhances the concert-going experience by presenting “Preludes” — pre-concert chats and performances one hour prior to select performances and free to ticketholders. Marcus Overton will interview Jeff Edmons, Music Director of San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory prior to the Dec. 11 performance and SDYS cellist Paul Maxwell will perform the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto in A Minor (accompanied by Yulia Atoyan) for the Musical Prelude at 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets are $20 for all SDYS Series performances and $30 for all Discovery Series performances throughout the season and are available through La Jolla Music Society’s Ticket Services Office, 858-459-3728 or online at www.LJMS.org.

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Maritime Museum needs volunteers; docent training begins Jan. 5 The Maritime Museum of San Diego, one of the best in North America, is seeking volunteers who are interested in learning about worldwide maritime history with a special focus on the 16th through 21st centuries represented by the vessels and artifacts in the Maritime Museum’s collection. As a docent, you will be able to engage with visitors, fielding their questions and sharing your knowledge to enrich their museum experience. Volunteer training is carried out in a series of lectures, suggested readings and walking tours aboard Star of India beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. For details, call Docent Training Coordinator Nancy Matthews at 619-234-9153 ext. 101 or email office @ sdmaritime.org. If you are unable to attend the Tuesday morning training classes, ask about the mentorship program, which pairs volunteers one-on-one with an experienced docent to build the necessary skills. Membership in the Maritime Museum is required. The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number for general inquiries is 619-234-9153 or visit www.sdmaritime.org

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The Young Irelanders captivate audience with their Celtic charm and amazing talents REVIEW BY DANA WHEATON, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, ORANGE COAST COLLEGE The Young Irelanders recently performed to a sold- out hall at the November Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe. The Young Irelanders is an eight-member Irish music, song and dance troupe that uses authentic Celtic instruments and fuses old world traditions with contemporary flare in an eclectic repertoire of Irish, World Jazz and Pop. Dressed in Irish casual, they immediately showed their command of their respective instruments. The first piece featured Kieran on low whistle, Melinda on piano and Sean on guitar. The dancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crisp taps, front and rear kicks and near perfect synchronization roused the audience to clap rhythmically and enthusiastically, plus even a few whistles. Kieran impressed the audience with his dexterity on the BodhrĂĄn, an Irish frame drum dating back to the 1850s and a relative of the tambourine. Lisa, the Celtic harp player is a classic Irish beauty with red hair and a lush, warm voice. She showed her sense of humor by referring to Rancho Santa Fe as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bing

The Young Irelanders performing at at a recent Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe event. Photos by McKenzie Images Crosby-landâ&#x20AC;? which, of course, got a big laugh. For these talented players, this concert was the last show of an eight-week tour. We benefited, because they clearly wanted to go out with a bang. Lisa sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ireland and I,â&#x20AC;? a song she wrote on the tour bus. Kieran accompanied her on snare drum played with brushes along with guitar, fiddle and flute. The Young Irelandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; precision in their vocal harmonizing was as rich and satiny as their instrumental talents. The dancers captivated the audience. Both were lead dancers in Riverdance, SiobhĂĄn the lead dancer for 10 years and, TomĂĄs a World Dance Champion. People could not resist clapping to such magnificent dancing. Lisa performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caledonia,â&#x20AC;? a Scottish folk ballad written by Dougie MacLean in 1977. Lisa said the Irish fell in love with it and she learned it when she was around four-years-old. If anyone wants to relive that performance, The Young Irelanders have a live version on their website.

Another charming piece was the Finnish waltz, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waltz,â&#x20AC;? which featured Colin on the fiddle. The dancers added to the nostalgic romance of this waltz by demonstrating their Âž time talents. The audience seemed affected by this piece; their applause was abundant. Colin showed his fiddling virtuosity by playing â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foxhunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reelâ&#x20AC;? at 120 beats per minute, 130 bpm and 140 bpm, at which the audience leaped to their feet and applauded in awe. Additionally, Damien performed the same fiery tempo on the Irish button accordion (also known as the melodeon). Then, the dancers demonstrated the brush dance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; yes, you guessed it, with real brooms. The hardest move was crossing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg over the top of the handle while changing hands and legs. The dancers did it flawlessly, which couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be said for a couple of volunteers because they were posers. The male volunteer showed his expertise moments later, accompanied by the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rhythmic clapping. When the guests were asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you enjoying your evening,â&#x20AC;? there was a thunderous response.

Lisa sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I Prove False,â&#x20AC;? a 2008 hit for Cara Dillon. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful Irish love song that is a musical conversation between Lisa and guitarist, Sean. The man is going away and asks the woman, â&#x20AC;?who is going to do some of the tasks he normally does â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she has answers for the routine ones, but the romantic tasks are his alone.â&#x20AC;? Of course they sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danny Boy,â&#x20AC;? which so moved a gentleman in front of me that he raised his hand, as if in church. Later, the audience sang along on the chorus of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Libertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sweet Shoreâ&#x20AC;? about the emigration of Irish citizens and the miserable voyage to the United States in 1845 because of the potato famine. At the end of the program the audience gave The Young Irelanders a couple of passionate standing ovations. Sometimes Irish music is criticized for all sounding the same â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but not in these capable hands. The next Community Concerts will be Saturday, March 19, 2016 featuring Matt Dusk, pop/ jazz vocalist with Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jazz Band. Purchase tickets online at www.ccrsf.org or call Gail Kendall (858) 248-0892, Francie Murphy (858) 350-1223 or Holly Wilson (858) 523-9585.

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Art-A-Fair in Laguna Beach seeks artists for 2016 show Laguna Beach’s “Art-A-Fair” is looking for artists to be juried during the festival’s 50th anniversary from June 24-August 28, 2016. There are no residency restrictions on exhibitors and the festival is open to all fine artists and master craftsmen. Deadline for mail-in submission is Feb. 6. Jury day is Feb. 21. Artists may jury with more than one medium. Jury fee $40 per medium. Three original works of art are required for each medium. All media may be submitted to be juried, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, digital art, charcoal, pencil, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography and wood. For more details, visit http://art-a-fair.com/call-for-artists-2/ or call 949-494-4514.

North Coast Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Holiday Cabaret II’ Dec. 12 The North Coast Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Swem, will perform “Holiday Cabaret II” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. Enjoy holiday musical selections from around the world. Featured pieces include: “Hebrides Overture, Opus 26” by Felix Mendelssohn, “Around the World at Christmas Time” arranged by Bruce Chase, “A Canadian Brass Christmas” arranged by Luther Henderson, “Russian Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed and more. Tables will be set up for picnicking. Tickets available at the door: $10 general, $8 seniors/students/military, $25/family max. For details, visit www.northcoastsymphony.com. The orchestra is funded in part by the City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation.

Canyon Crest Academy Baseball presents first annual Alumni Game and Home Run Derby Canyon Crest Academy Baseball presents the first annual Alumni Game and Home Run Derby Jan. 2, 2016 at on the new CCA baseball field. Breakfast: 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Home Run Derby: 9-10:30 a.m.; Alumni game starts at 11:30 a.m. Little League players, siblings, CCA students and staff are encouraged to participate. Recommended donation: $10. Stay for the alumni game and learn what CCA baseball is all about. Location: CCA baseball field: 5951 E. Village Center Loop Road, Carmel Valley, 92130. For more information, visit vrejto@me.com.

DM Fairgrounds seeking donations for 33rd Holiday Baskets program Donations of jackets, toys, bicycles and other items are currently being accepted and organized at Del Mar Fairgrounds for Community Resource Center’s 33rd annual Holiday Baskets — the largest holiday distribution of its kind in San Diego County. The Holiday Baskets program is a free shopping experience for qualified program participants in a warehouse-like setting in a venue the size of a football field. The program provides a dignified shopping experience for an estimated 1,700 North County families who would not otherwise have access to food, toys, blankets and jackets that so many others are privileged to enjoy. This year, almost 2,000 volunteers from more than 200 groups and organizations will organize and distribute 60 tons of food, 7,000 jackets, 3,500 toys, 2,000 stuffed animals, 2,000 books and 1,700 blankets — almost 20,000 items in just three days. Pre-distribution is happening now at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, where many volunteers are accepting donations of jackets and blankets (new or gently used), toys (new and unwrapped), stuffed animals (new or gently used), and bikes (used or new). Community members are encouraged to come by between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday (10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) through Dec. 17 with their donations — and check out this impactful and heartwarming holiday event. Holiday Baskets organizers are still short of the following items: • Children’s Jackets and Coats – MAJOR NEED (New or Used) • Jackets or Coats – All Sizes (New or Used) • Blankets – All Sizes (New or Used) • Bikes – Kids (New or Used) • Toys – (New and Unwrapped) • Stuffed Animals – (New or Gently Used) Those dropping off donations are asked to enter only through the Solana Gate of the Fairgrounds. The Community Resource Center expresses its deepest gratitude for the thousands of donors and volunteers who will help makes this year’s Holiday Baskets program a success. To volunteer or donate items, visit Crcncc.org/HB, call 760-230-6307 or email HB@crcncc.org.

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‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ a triumphant success REVIEW BY CYNTHIA SOLTERO Friday and Sunday nights were a delight for all those who were fortunate enough to have attended “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” a charming Christmas opera at the Village Church Community Theater in Rancho Santa Fe. The three kings were sublimely played by Nicholas Newton, an up-and-coming star who commanded the stage with the warmth and grandeur of his full baritone voice; Chad Frisque who with a beautiful tenor voice embraced the very essence of his character; and Bernardo Bermudez who with his powerful baritone voice once again presented a flawless performance. Both Chad and Bernardo are accomplished soloists and sought-after leading men. The gorgeous voices of each of the kings will live in my memory forever. Together the melodious harmonic trio was sheer perfection. The page was played by Alvin Almazan who gave a fabulous performance with his marvelous clear-toned, full voice. Kayla Gautereaux, who played the mother, was perfectly cast. With her beautiful strong operatic voice she wowed the audience. Amahl was played by two different boys. Friday night Landon Parcel took the stage; he is an extremely gifted young man who possesses a full, crystal-clear, angelic voice. Sunday night Grayson Adickes demonstrated his talent with a sweet voice; he played the role of Amahl very well. The two boys gave outstanding performances as their cherub-like voices pulled at my heart strings. The ensemble of choristers are all gifted and amazing vocalists and many of them per-

From left to right: The Rev. Jack Baca, Margie Wood and Juan Carlos Acosta

Left to right Christina Wruz (Dancer), Tyler Jiles (Dancer) and Candace Carbajal (Choreographer/Dancer) form with two outstanding San Diego Ensembles: San Diego Pro Arte Voices and Sacra/ Profana. When combining the extraordinary talent of the soloists and choristers, the stage was filled with a perfect magical synergy of sight and sound. Just as I thought it couldn’t get any better, three spectacular dancers took the stage, performing a dazzling and captivating dance. The joyful trio had a seamless balance of

Left to right Chad Frisque (Kaspar), Bernardo Bermudez (Melchior), Cynthia Soltero (Shepherdess/Evangeline Chorister), Alvin Alamazan (Page) and Nicholas Newton (Balthazar). Courtesy photos graceful and dynamic movements. Together they interwove a series of complex and wellchoreographed movements that amazed and delighted the audience. Their seemingly-freeflowing dance kept me completely spellbound throughout their entire performance. Maestro Juan Acosta conducted this production. He is no stranger to the operatic scene. With an exceptional tenor voice, he has performed in many operas in Southern California as well as having conducted and directed many major works. As Music Director for the Village Church he was the perfect person to select and assemble the amazing cast of soloists and choristers. Maestro Juan Acosta was absolutely brilliant as he masterfully conducted and directed the magnificent symphony orchestra, stellar soloists and superb choristers simultaneously. Margie Wood has been the Artistic Drama Director and production manager at the Village

“Amahl and the Night Visitors” was a wonderful operatic collaboration filled with gorgeous voices, stunningly beautiful music and dazzling dancing. Church for over 13 years. She is a seasoned professional who worked diligently on this production, lending her keen instincts and creative abilities to this glorious opera. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” was her finest and last production. Farewell Margie Wood, you will be missed. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” was a wonderful operatic collaboration filled with gorgeous voices and stunningly beautiful music, told as an inspiring story that touched and delighted the hearts of all.

Full Cast with Kayla Gautereaux (Mother) center and Landon Parcel (Amahl) left

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Village Vibe Committee presents Holiday Marketplace The Rancho Santa Fe Association’s Village Vibe Committee presented a Holiday Marketplace in the village Dec. 5. The event featured an ornament decorating station, holiday food and beverages, live music and friends. The Holiday Marketplace on the Village Green in front of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe also included 20plus curated artisans offering handmade goods, jewelry, custom wears and specialty foods, and a gift-wrapping station and mistletoe stand provided by RSF Cub Scout Pack 766. A special story time was also held in collaboration with the Rancho Santa Fe Library. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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‘Howliday in a Bottle’ High school student Maranda Phillips held her 9th annual “Howliday in a Bottle” open house Dec. 6 to benefit the FACE Foundation, which has a mission to “enhance and preserve the quality of life of animals by providing access to necessary medical care and education.” Visit face4pets.org. The Dec. 6 event featured an array of holiday shopping opportunities, from decorative holiday bottles to candles to clothing and unique jewelry items, and more. The event was held at the Sports Centre at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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CCA Envision Festival of the Arts The Envision Festival of the Arts, Canyon Crest Academy’s annual exposition of all things Envision, was held Dec. 5. The festival showcased students’ work in visual arts, humanities and film, along with dance, musical and theatrical performances. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net.

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Adopt a Family Co-Founders Iris Pearlman and Carine Chitayat.

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Blood Clots and Travel Thanksgiving marked the unofficial start to the big end-of-year travel season, which means for many people December will be filled with long flights (four hours or more) and sitting in airports, waiting out delays or connections between two long flights. For others, end-ofyear travel means long car or bus rides, and even train rides. Each of these modes of travel increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), more commonly known as blood clots. We’re used to hearing information on the risks of DVT in long air travel, but sitting in a tight space for long periods of time in the air or on the ground puts travelers at elevated risk.

DVT forms in the deep veins of the legs, the ones not visible directly under the skin, when travelers are conﬁned in a small space, remaining relatively still. Often, these clots dissolve on their own—the problem arises if a part of the clot separates and travels to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (a blockage), which can be fatal. Therefore, prevention and risk reduction are crucial. In previous columns, I have discussed the general risk factors for developing DVT (as well as spider and varicose veins), but brieﬂy, they are obesity, pregnancy, age, recent surgery, personal or family history of blood clots, active cancer or recent treatment for cancer, estrogen treatment (in contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy), additional mobility limits (a leg cast, for example), and even varicose veins themselves. Combine any of these risk factors with travel, and a person has additional increase in risk for DVT. So how can travelers protect themselves?

Talk to your doctor if you think you may have a risk for blood clots. Be sure if you’re already on an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that you always follow your doctor’s recommendations for use. Wear compression stockings. Move your legs as much as possible during long trips. If you are traveling by car, those frequent stops for gas, snacks, or to use the restroom do more than help solve boredom; getting up and moving around is very important to your leg health. If you’re on an airplane, use that long line for the restroom to stretch out your legs and also do squats. If you can’t make frequent stops, or if you are stuck in the middle seat on an airplane, stow all your bags in the overhead compartment and stretch out your legs, ﬂex your ankles, and exercise your calf muscles to improve the ﬂow of blood. Know the signs of blood clots in advance. The symptoms of DVT include swelling of the leg or arm, unexplainable pain or tenderness, skin that is red and warm to the touch. But note that many people do not have

symptoms at all. Like DVT, pulmonary embolism doesn’t always show symptoms. But you may experience difﬁculty breathing, faster or irregular heartbeat, anxiety, lightheadedness. The more telling and immediate symptoms include fainting, chest pain or discomfort, worsened with a deep breath or coughing, and coughing up blood. For any of these symptoms, either of PE or DVT, seek help immediately. For PE and DVT, prevention is so important. Stretching and exercising are always good practice, but if you do have varicose veins and know you do a lot of traveling or sitting in conﬁned spaces, it may be time for you to get them treated. To get more information on leg and vein health, or if you are ready to seek treatment for varicose or spider veins, contact us at 760-944-9263 or visit our website at www. sdveininstitute.com.

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Gingerbread City in Light 2015 Gingerbread City in Light 2015 was held Dec. 2 at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The Gingerbread City Gala is San Diego’s annual holiday epilepsy awareness event, featuring celebrity chefs, complimentary champagnes and wines, holiday music, auctions and the largest nationally-recognized gingerbread structure competition on the West Coast showcasing creations by San Diego’s leading chefs, artists and designers. Honorary Chair was Audrey Geisel. All proceeds go toward the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County, the only agency for over 60 years providing free services to 50,000 San Diego kids, teens and families struggling to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy. For more information, visit www.epilepsysandiego.org. Photos by Vincent Andrunas. For photos online visit www.rsfreview.com.

Danica Teyssier, Leslie Teyssier (with entry “All About Christmas: Lighting at Hotel Del Coronado,” by Rosa Maria Aguirre)

Sue Major, Mary Ellen Clark

Carmela Koenig, Miriam Smotrich, Marleigh Gleicher, Gabrielle Dorne, Moe Razi, Marjan Daneshmand Laurel McCrink (with entry “The Magic of Light at Disneyland Paris,” by Maria Gonzales — 2nd place, Petite category)

Adela Koenig, Miguel and Carmela Koenig

Entry “Nature’s Reflections,” by Laurel Osorio — 1st place, Grand category

Ron Roberts (SD County Supervisor, 4th District), Warren Kneeshaw (representing Qualcomm [sponsor]; also a Foundation board member), Kathy West (Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County executive director), Claudia Prescott (representing Honorary Chair Audrey Geisel), John Thornton, Steve Thornton

Danielle and Mark Nespeca, Marjie and Mike Spitzmiller with Kristi Spitzmiller, Warren and Leslie Kneeshaw (he’s with Qualcomm [sponsor]; also a Foundation board member)

Anthony and Kathy Favazza, Diana Aaron, Leonard Simpson, Jenn Barter

Kristi Pieper, Bridget Cantu Wear and Byron Wear, Denise Lara, Mary Cantonis, Pandora Van Buskirk

Kayt Hathaway, Dawn Mills, Rachel Page, Christie Duguid, Amanda Austin Kasey and Nathan Paquette with daughters Brielle and Ashlynn (the family spoke about dealing with epilepsy; the entry is “Wings of Hope,” by Tsukiko Kosonoy)

Debra Emerson (St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center CEO), Salah Hassanein and Zandra Rhodes, Lori DeMaria, Eileen Haley

Sheryl Scarano, Bill and Susan Glockner (with entry “Tea D-Light,” by Patricia Molina Ceseña — 3rd place, Petite category)

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K. Ann Brizolis special guest at Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates Conference Rancho Santa Fe estate agent K. Ann Brizolis, of K. Ann Brizolis & Associates at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, was invited by Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, to join a panel discussion featuring Broker/Owners at its annual Real Estate Leadership Conference in Palos Verdes, California. A top producing agent, Brizolis and her team have closed more than $1 billion in real estate transactions over the last 15 years. As part of the panel discussion, Brizolis shared her sales and marketing strategies, success stories and experiences with the conference attendees. “Ms. Brizolis is a real estate leader in her community of Rancho Santa Fe, California,” said White. “She exemplifies a strong commitment to the industry with her high ethical standards, all while maintaining her clients’ best interests.” Brizolis and her team of luxury real estate agents represent elite clientele across Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and La Jolla. The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 17,000 independent sales associates located in approximately 800 offices in 61 countries and territories worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated. Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego has been named one of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies by San Diego Business Journal. For more information on K. Ann Brizolis & Associates, visit www.kabrizolis.com or call 858-756-4328.

Karen Daboll joins Coldwell Banker Residential Rancho Santa Fe office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Rancho Santa Fe office welcomes Karen Daboll as an independent sales associate. She comes to the office joining the team of Danielle Short and Associates. “I chose Coldwell Banker because of the high integrity, approachable, professional individuals I met from the Rancho Santa Fe office,” said Daboll. “Their energy, passion and commitment to the highest quality of service felt exactly right to me.” Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, Daboll worked as a project-based independent marketing consultant. She regularly advised Fortune 500 CEOs and CMOs on all aspects of marketing their products by applying data expertise, marketing focus, and innovative thought, and she enjoys applying these same skills to her real estate transactions. With over 15 years of researching

Karen Daboll and analyzing consumer behavior, she has the knowledge to address her clients’ questions and brings the insight and expertise to explain and inspire the behavior her clients want from the market. She has a Master of Business Administration with distinction from De Paul University and a Bachelor of Science with high honors in marketing and finance from

EATS continued from page 5 our conscious causes, and if you do all that, you get out in the world and you get some good vibes back,” Aussie said. Aussie and Mandel met in the early 1990s at then-La Jolla-based Kashi Company, where Aussie served as senior vice president of marketing. Mandel previously worked in sales at both Kashi and Hain-Celestial Group. Earnest Eats started out of Aussie’s Del Mar home and soon expanded to Cedros Design District in Solana Beach. Located at 444 South Cedros Avenue, Suite 175, today the company offers a variety of organic and vegan products including energy bars, granola bars and planks, and hot cereals. Earnest Eats products can be found na-

De Paul University. She is married and has three children. She has lived in Chicago; San Rafael, Calif.; Great Falls, Va.; Los Gatos, Calif., and now San Diego. “My passion for real estate developed from my personal experiences relocating (often cross-country) five times,” said Daboll. “I am intimately aware of the importance of finding the perfect home in a community that reflects your family’s goals and values, at the right price, and selling your current home for top market dollar.” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage in Southern California, operates more than 87 offices throughout Southern California and Arizona. For information about Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, visit www.coldwellbankerhomes. com.

tionally in select retailers, including Albertsons, Ralphs, Target, Caribou Coffee, Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods, among a variety of other chains across the country. But Solana Beach is home. “We love being here in Solana Beach because it’s a hub of activity with a lot of startup companies, and of course, there’s a sensibility to health and wellbeing, which fits in perfectly with the concept we have,” Mandel said. “It helps inspire a lot of the things that we do,” Aussie added. For more about Earnest Eats, visit www. earnesteats.com. For more about the International Rescue Committee, visit www.rescue.org.

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $699,000-$739,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $749,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $824,500 4 BR/3 BA $858,000 4 BR/3.5 BA $858,000 4 BR/3 BA $929,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $998,000 4 BR/3.5 BA $1,249,000 5 BR/3.5 BA $1,338,025 5 BR/4.5 BA $1,395,000 4 BR/4 BA $2,245,000 5 BR/7 BA $2,397,000 5 BR/6 BA $2,790,000 5 BR/5.5 BA

13275 Kibbings Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Lucienne Lastovic, Pacific Sotheby’s 858-366-3295 12674 Carmel Country Rd #37 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 6728 Monterra Trail Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s 858-243-5278 6717 Monterra Trail Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s 858-243-5278 6721 Monterra Trail Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s 858-243-5278 4221 Calle Isabelino Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. K. Cummins, Coastal Premiere/Host: K. & D. Cummins 858-750-9577 13580 Tierra Vista Circle Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s 858-243-5278 5011 Sterling Grove Lane Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jen Drennan, Coastal Premier Properties 858-205-3077 6260 Sunrose Crest Way Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s 858-243-5278 4626 Valinda Point Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. K. Shine & D. Stranton, Berkshire Hathaway 858-382-5496 6593 Mesa Norte Dr Sat & Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gwyn Rice/Lisa Stennes Berkshire Hathaway 858-759-5721 6575 Mesa Norte Dr Sat & Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gwyn Rice/Lisa Stennes Berkshire Hathaway 858-759-5721 3811 Rancho La Bella Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s 858 243-5278

DEL MAR $1,200,000 4 BR/2 BA

13427 Barbados Way Donna Lilly, Coldwell Banker

Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-200-2720

ENCINITAS $729,000 4 BR/2 BA

745 Summersong Lane Aaron Roth, Aaron Roth Real Estate

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 858-354-9913

RANCHO SANTA FE $1,110,000 3 BR/2 BA $1,995,000 3 BR/2 BA $2,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA $4,299,000 5 BR/6.5 BA $4,495,000 4 BR/4.5 BA $4,950,000 6 BR/6 BA $7,999,999 6 BR/7.5 BA

15966 Via Broma Sun 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gracinda Maier & Joe Gallo,Berkshire Hathaway 858-395-2949 16811 Via de Santa Fe Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF 858-335-7700 17038 Mimosa Sun 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Janet Lawless Christ Coldwell Banker RSF 858-335-7700 14408 Emerald Ln. Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m J. Greene, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s/ Host: J. Greene & H. Patrize 619-218-5388 6550 Paseo Delicias Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF 858-335-7700 5905 Lago Lindo Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Georgiana Strate, Strate’s Estates 858-705-1618 4540 Los Pinos Sun 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF 858-335-7700

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