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Eric Dill to lead San Dieguito school district BY KAREN BILLING Eric Dill was officially voted the new superintendent of the San Dieguito Union High School District on Jan. 19, but he did not receive a unanimous vote of confidence from his board. Trustees Mo Muir and John Salazar voted against his appointment despite the board having reached unanimous support for Dill at closed session meetings in December and January. Trustee Beth Hergesheimer said it was really important to her that the board approached the new superintendent from a unanimous standpoint and expressed her disappointment that it was not the case. “When I went through the re-election cycle this last time, I really came back into this position feeling like this was a real opportunity to start trying to work as a board that could agree to disagree on some things but get the important work done and start moving forward,” Hergesheimer said, expressing her disappointment. “I thought we were making strides forward.” SDUHSD Board President Amy Herman also expressed her disappointment, as she said she thought the board had all been convinced and satisfied by the interview process Dill had gone through. “I feel Mr. Dill is highly qualified for this position. He’s served in the district for over 15 years and he’s done an excellent job stepping in as interim superintendent for the past six months,” Herman said. Dill joined the district in 2001 and had served as the executive director of business services and director of risk management before being promoted to associate SEE DILL, A22

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ROWE SCHOOL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE R. Roger Rowe School fathers, daughters (K- grade 8) and other special family members and friends gathered for a fun-filled evening Jan. 20 at the RSF Garden Club for a Father-Daughter Dance sponsored by the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation. (Above left) Dan Arnold with Blanche; (Above right) Chris Cole with Penelope. See page A14 for more.

Rarely seen spill could be coming to Lake Hodges dam BY JOE TASH The unusually wet winter now hitting San Diego County and California could bring a sight that’s been witnessed only twice in the past 13 years - water cascading over the Lake Hodges dam. “If the weather pattern we have continues through February, in all likelihood Lake Hodges will fill and spill this spring,” said Mike Bardin, general manager of the Santa Fe Irrigation District, which supplies water to Rancho Santa Fe,

Solana Beach and Fairbanks Ranch. As of Jan. 9, Hodges stood at 41.9 percent of its capacity of 30,632 acre-feet (an acre-foot is equal to 325,000 gallons). That total did not include rainfall from the most recent series of storms that hit San Diego County beginning on Thursday, Jan. 19. According to Bardin, the major significant spill at Lake Hodges occurred in 2004, although a smaller spill took place in 2011. SEE SPILL, A22

SOUL charter school approved for Encinitas BY KAREN BILLING On Jan. 19, the San Diego County Board of Education approved the SOUL charter school for a two-year term, the first charter school approved on appeal by the county since 2003. SOUL (School of Universal Learning), which aims to

open its 7-12th grade school this fall in Encinitas, saw its petition denied by the San Dieguito Union School District last year and made an appeal to the county. The county board first voted down a five-year approval of the school in a 3-2 vote, but the motion for a

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New allegations made SDUHSD cancels contracts due to lawsuit threat against horse ranch operator BY KAREN BILLING charged in child porn case BY JOE TASH At least three people have accused Carmel Valley horse ranch operator Christian Clews of having “inappropriate sexual contact” with them while they were minors, a federal prosecutor said in court on Thursday, Jan. 19. Clews, 51, who runs the Clews Horse Ranch and is a former longtime member of the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board, on Jan. 19 pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court to formal charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. The charges stem from an investigation by the San Diego Internet Crimes

Against Children Task Force. Following his arraignment, Assistant U.S. Attorney Janet Cabral told Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler that her office had received new information, and was requesting additional restrictions on the movements of Clews, who is out of custody on $150,000 bond and is subject to both home incarceration and electronic monitoring. The new information, she said, regarded three “additional” victims of inappropriate sexual conduct, as well as the presence of minors on the horse ranch property. She SEE CLEWS, A21

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The San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) terminated four construction contracts at its Jan. 19 meeting after being threatened with litigation. The Carlin Law Group was retained by the California Taxpayers Action Network (CalTAN) to remedy San Dieguito’s “illegally entering” into four contracts without complying with new transparency and fair-bidding requirements — attorney Kevin Carlin sent a letter to the district on Jan. 12 asking it to rescind the four contracts or CalTAN would file a lawsuit. “The most important thing to me is that we get the projects done,” SDUHSD Superintendent Eric Dill said, advising that the board terminate the contracts, repackage them and go out for a traditional bid process. “We have the ability to turn around and still make sure these

projects happen on the same timeline and to get these out of the ground over the summer. If we were to decide to challenge or fight or not do this I can see a situation where all the projects would be put on hold until it’s resolved between the two parties, and with construction costs escalating over time we would certainly suffer that if we were to go later as opposed to sooner in letting out those bids. “At this point I think it makes sense as a business decision to terminate these to avoid any of that entanglement which could possibly end up costing us a whole lot whether we prevail or not prevail in that matter.” In December, the board approved lease-leaseback contracts for four Prop AA projects, including Torrey Pines High School’s new performing arts center, a second classroom building at Pacific Trails Middle School, San Dieguito High School Academy’s new

classroom building and science classroom, and Crest Hall improvements at Oak Crest Middle School. With the lease-leaseback method, a school district has the flexibility to select a contractor not just by the lowest bid, but on the ability to complete the project. The property is then leased to the contractor, usually for a low amount. The contractor then builds the project and leases the property back to the school district. In September, Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law on lease-leaseback programs that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2017. The bill deleted the language that a school district can enter into a lease-leaseback method “without advertising for bid” and replaces it with a competitive bid process. School boards must also adopt criteria, or a scorecard, to determine what gives the district “best value.” SEE SDUHSD, A21

Agencies combine to produce recommended tree list BY JOE TASH The Santa Fe Irrigation District has partnered with two other local organizations to create a list of suitable low water-use trees for Rancho Santa Fe landscapes. The list is broken into three sections - trees more than 60 feet tall, trees between 30 and 60 feet,

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RSF Fire’s training facility helps firefighters stay sharp BY KAREN BILLING A crew of probational Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (RSFFPD) firefighters was hard at work last week preparing to be better first responders. The district is fortunate to have its own training facility at Station 2 in 4S Ranch where firefighters can hone their skills in a safe but realistic environment. It’s so realistic, in fact, that RSF Fire Board Director Tucker Stine said he frequently gets calls from neighbors concerned that the fire station is on fire. Stine, of course, assures people that the smoke they see is under control but he’d like more people to be aware about the excellent training that firefighters are going through on a regular basis at the facility. On Jan. 17, the probie firefighters drilled over and over again at the five-story, 3,000-foot training tower. They practiced arriving to the scene, rolling out the hose and approaching the tower, communicating with each other. They paused before entering the tower, checking the door for heat and checking each other. Fires were set for the firefighters to find in different locations within the training tower — be it in the “kitchen,” “living room” or “bedroom.” The firefighters entered the building after a blast from the hose, closing the door behind them. Inside the tower, a confidence course maze on the third floor allows firefighters to practice self-rescue if they are ever trapped by debris, and the roof is also used to practice repelling from high angles for rescues. All of the firefighters who participated in

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RSF Fire Protection District’s training tower provides a realistic training environment. the training will be off-probation in January 2018 — as Battalion Chief of Training Dave McQuead said, that probational year will go by in a hurry. “They did a fantastic job,” McQuead said, who observed the crews’ work on the sunny, smoky day. The five-story tower is just one part of the large training space at Station 2. Smashed-up vehicles are delivered to the

facility to allow firefighters to practice cutting and dismantling for rescue in real-life traffic accidents. A roof prop helps them practice fighting fires on both slanted and flat roofs. They practice chopping and cutting holes in roofs, use splash walls to practice with the hose, and can even train crawling through confined spaces in a prop made of three large concrete vaults and a maze of connecting

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Jillian Stuart on Andover at the Paso Robles Horse Park.

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RSF teen wins Grand National Champion title in one of the nation’s most competitive equestrian divisions At the age of just 15 years old, RSF resident Jillian Stuart has taken multiple championships this past year, including Grand National Champion in the Junior Hunter’s 15 and Under division. Dominating the national division composed of 430 horses across the country, Jillian took the combined national title for the Large and Small Junior Hunters, all of this in her first year competing at this height. This past weekend, in Lexington, Kentucky, Jillian accepted the two trophies at the U.S. Equestrian National Awards Banquet where the nation’s top owners and riders gathered to celebrate the sport. Jillian also won the United States Equestrian Foundation’s Zone 10 award for the Top Junior Rider. Jillian’s horse, Andover, took the coveted title of Horse of The Year. Andover has been a part of the Stuart family’s stable, Magnolia Farms, for the past four years, with all the Stuart sisters riding him at one point. Andy, as he is called in the barn, was originally purchased as a 5-year-old for Savanah Stuart and they went on to take the national title of World Champion Hunter Rider in 2014. Mikayla Stuart piloted Andy in his first year of the 3’6” division before turning him over to Jillian. Two weeks ago, Jillian traveled to the Pacific Coast Horse Show banquet in Las Vegas to take home the Large Junior Hunter 15 and Under trophy, Grand Junior Hunter Champion, as well as the JJ. Smith Perpetual trophy given to the high score rider out of the Junior Hunters and the Amateur Owners. Jillian’s riding career started at the age of 5 and she immediately showed a natural talent, accumulating awards on ponies and the last few years graduating to showing horses. Jillian is currently training with Philip Cillis of Westwood Show Jumping Stables. Philip is an accomplished rider and trainer who has worked in the industry for over 30 years, competed in the Nations Cup representing the U.S., and is considered one

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of the best horsemen in the country. “Jillian and Andover have been great to work with. Both are true competitors and have the desire to win, and it shows. I have been very lucky to be a part of this winning team,” said Cillis. Of course the team that makes this all happen would not be complete without recognizing the time and talent of the Magnolia Farms Barn manager and groom, Martin Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains Andover’s health and fitness and is instrumental in making sure all goes as planned in the show ring. A properly turned out horse is key to success. This first year in the Junior Hunters proved to be an outstanding one for Jillian, one that she never expected. “It has been such a surreal year. I couldn’t have done any of it without the best partner I could ask for, Andover,” said Jillian. This junior rider shows no sign of stopping. Continuing to ride in the junior hunter division and now stepping into the jumper ring on her new ride, Je Revé Van’t Merelsnest, owned by Guillermo Obligado.

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Rowe FTC robotics team again takes top honors at Jan. 21 meet On Saturday, Jan. 21, an FTC Robotics meet was held at the Grauer School in Encinitas, with three R. Roger Rowe teams competing (RSF Intergalactic Dragons, RSF Logitechies and RSF Singularity). Rowe’s teams continue to take top honors, with the Singularity team garnering a first-place alliance trophy. David Warner, who heads up the FTC Robotics program at the school said, “I’m so proud of our three teams. They’ve been working since September preparing for our winter meets. We’ve got a lot of work to do to prepare for the League Championship on Feb. 4. Judging and submission of the all-important engineering notebooks are a key part of the FIRST robotics program, which the teams will encounter for the first time this season.” The teams compete again on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Grauer School in Encinitas for the League Championship.

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(Top left) RSF Singularity; (top right) RSF Intergalactic Dragons; (bottom) RSF Logitechies

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“The Ballerina of Auschwitz,” Dr. Edith Eva Eger, will be the guest speaker at the Feb. 12 Village Viewpoints event at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Eger was taken to Auschwitz when she was 16, one of three Hungarian Jewish daughters. Her father was a tailor and her mother a civil servant and they lived in a small town in what is modern day Slovakia. In March 1944, late in World War II, Dr. Edith Hungarian Nazis came to her Eva Eger house and arrested her family. The Jews in Hungary were among the last of Europe’s Jewish communities to be targeted by the Nazis. The family was taken to other internment centers before they were finally loaded into a train and shipped to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, occupied by Nazi Germany. Upon arriving at Auschwitz, Dr. Josef Mengele, a top medical officer “stood at the end of a line of prisoners deciding who would go to the gas chambers and who would head for the prison barracks.” Edith was pulled aside by Mengele and not allowed to follow her mother. Her parents died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz along with more than a million other Jews. This would not be her final encounter with the infamous SS doctor who later became known as the “Angel of Death.” “Dr. Mengele came to the barracks and wanted to be entertained,” Eger says. Fellow inmates “volunteered” Eger to perform for the man who had ordered her parents’ death.

The talented Edith entertained Dr. Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death,” with private ballet presentations and, in return, she got a piece of bread and more time to live. “I did what the victims of violence often do: I dissociated.” American soldiers liberated her in Austria in 1945. Now Eger helps others heal, saying, “I want to have a full life, not to be damaged goods,” she says. In the 1970s, Eger began studying psychology. Decades later, she still works as a clinical psychologist, running a practice out of her home in La Jolla. Her specialty involves treating patients suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Throughout her career in psychology, Eger has done extensive consulting work with the U.S. military, treating American veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. She has also helped set up shelters for female victims of domestic abuse. “Auschwitz gave me a tremendous gift in some ways, that I can guide people to have resilience and perseverance,” Eger says. Please join Village Viewpoints on Sunday, Feb. 12 to see for yourselves that the “Ballerina of Auschwitz” is still alive and still kicking! Eger will speak in the Fellowship Center of the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served beginning at 6 p.m., with Eger to begin speaking at 6:30 p.m. Time will be allowed for audience questions. Advance ticket purchase is recommended and is $25 for adults and $10 for students through Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. After this time, any remaining adult tickets will be $30. Tickets may be purchased at www.villageviewpoints.com or by calling 858-381-8070.

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TPHS cross country coach Thorne reflects on 30-year career BY KAREN BILLING The Torrey Pines High School cross country program said goodbye Jan. 20 to Coach Brent Thorne, who for 30 years kept his cross country team moving in the same direction, his heart truly on what was best for the kids. “Thirty years does not come easy,” said this year’s parent liaison Conchita Ramirez. “It’s 30 trips to Mount Sac, 30 summers in pre-season, 30 trips to Stanford many times on the same day as his wedding anniversary, 30 trips to state championships on the Friday after Thanksgiving, hundreds of bus rides with sweaty kids, thousands of practices in the heat and in the cold, hundreds of early Saturday meets. Clearly this has not been only a coach’s sacrifice but his entire family’s as well, so we thank you for that.” Since 1988, Thorne has lead the girls team to 15 league titles, 10 CIF titles and 10 appearances at the state championship meet. The girls cross country team became a force in the state, with 10 times in the top 10 and a state championship in 2009. On the boys’ side, Thorne has 10 league titles, six CIF titles, 12 team appearances at state with six times in the top 10 and one individual state championship with Tal Braude in 2014. Thorne coached Torrey Pines standouts such as Alli Billmeyer, Erin Gillingham, Megan Morgan, Matt Carpowich and Braude, who all went on to run in college. Thorne also served many years as Torrey Pines’ track and field head coach and as the distance coach until 2011. In the audience was Mike Brown, class of 1995, who was Torrey Pines’ only state track and field champion in the pole vault.

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Coach Brent Thorne with former Torrey Pines athletes Mike Brown (class of 1995), Julie Komosinski-Sawyer (class of 2001) and Erin Gillingham (class of 2009). Doug Gillingham, the team parent liaison for the 2007-08 season, said Coach Thorne embodies much more than the titles and championship banners that hang in the rafters. He said Thorne stressed in his athletes the values of sportsmanship, teamwork and a fundamental commitment to excellence. “He asked kids to invest in excellence and to be a team and to work together,” Gillingham said. “As you walk by various trophies and look at the banners up there, yeah, there were some great wins along the way but really what’s important is there are 30 years worth of Torrey Pines cross country and distance running kids who had that experience investing in their own definition of excellence and taking that where they could and doing it as a team.”

Thorne, who also serves as the Canyon Crest Academy track team’s high jump coach, said he was lucky to have worked with a lot of really great people at Torrey Pines, including coaches, principals and athletic directors that made it possible to be a successful head coach. He said his last year has been a year of reflection, thinking of all the names and faces and stories over the last 30 years. He said he wasn’t entirely comfortable with being honored and recognized in this way but, as his cousin told him, “Somebody had to drive the bus.” “Sure I got to drive the bus, but I want to tell you about that bus, how full it was. That bus was full of kids, young students here that bought into my dream of having Torrey Pines be the absolute best distance running program

in the state. They struggled and they accomplished and they struggled,” Thorne said. “We have people sitting here today that really struggled battles and demons, really battled belief in themselves and those were actually, in the long run, I think great battles. Great battles being fought to learn the limits of oneself, out on the playing field and then take that with them on to college and later in life.” He said all he asks of his alumni is to stay in touch, to keep him posted on what they are doing in life. He is proud when he hears of the “remarkable” things his former athletes are doing and is touched when he hears one say “you never gave up on me.” “It’s not just about me, everything here I’m being acknowledged for is about the young people that ran for me. Every single one, whether it was the top seven or our 40th runner,” Thorne said. “They all made it possible and they all made it absolutely wonderful.” Thorne’s legacy will be honored at Torrey Pines with a plaque bearing his name and accomplishments. At last week’s ceremony, he made special note of his supportive family in the audience: his sister, his two children, who are Torrey Pines graduates, and especially to his wife, Sandi. “My wife is the only reason that I’m able to coach,” said a tearful Thorne, who is legally blind. “She made it possible that I could have this part-time job, so that I could coach and that my life would be meaningful and relevant. I really owe everything to her, absolutely everything.”

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TPHS boys lacrosse to hold fundraiser The Torrey Pines High School boys lacrosse team is organizing its first fundraising event, the “Face-Off Golf Tournament,” with an auction and dinner, on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Morgan Run Club & Resort. The team does not receive funding from the state, the school district, or ticket sales – it is 100 percent funded by parents and supporters. In the past six seasons, the nationally-ranked varsity team has amassed a record of 99-28, won two CIF titles, three Finalist trophies, three Palomar League titles and a western ranking of #2 and #3. Players have gone on to play NCAA Division 1 programs at: Harvard, Notre Dame, Cornell, UPenn, Maryland, Air Force, Army, and more. There will be an opportunity to bid on outstanding community items: Invisalign or braces from Great Smiles Pedtriatric Dentistry; a foursome at the Fairmount Grand Del Mar, a summer season of RC Starz Lacrosse, Diamond Boutique jewelry, one week stay at The Nantucket Inn, Golden State Warrior tickets, Colleen Morgans Photography, golf lesson at the RSF Golf Club, Legends Lacrosse Combine Event, memberships at Body Roc and Yoga Six, a stay at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, tutoring at High Bluff Academy, Powell Lacrosse

sticks/heads/apparel, Padre tickets, services and products from Headlines Salon, Swirl and Hello Boutique, and more. If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact Juliann Ford: j@thejfords.com Wine Raffle Tickets are still available for $50. Only 100 tickets will be sold – the winner will receive 20 bottles of wine valued at $1,000. Please contact Maria Delgado for your tickets: mariakhd@gmail.com For golf and/or dinner reservations, please visit: http://www.tplax.com/golf Event sponsors are appreciated: Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Mossy Nissan, Infoplace USA, Calloway, Titlest, Taylor Made, Carter Financial, Corinthian Title, Crunch Fitness, High Bluff Academy, Adrenaline Lacrosse, Studio Felando, Floit Properties, Patrick Mead CFP AIF, Lagunitas Brewing Company, The DeGoler, Egan, Erlbeck, Merrifield, Mines, Rasmussen, Wolfson and Singer families. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, please contact: Kathleen Botkiss, event chair at botkiss@sbcglobal.com Your financial support is a tax-deductible donation to the Torrey Pines High School Foundation’s 501C3.

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TPHS Girls Lacrosse Clinic to be held Jan. 29 The Annual Torrey Pines High School Girls Lacrosse Clinic will be held by Head Coach Kaitlin Doucette and her players who won CIF last year. The clinic will be held at Torrey Pines High School on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., grades 1st through 9th are welcome. Location is Torrey Pines High School Stadium Turf Field, 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San

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UCSD Super Computer Center shaped by two local residents BY JOE TASH When the San Diego Super Computer Center opened on the UCSD campus in 1985, its first machine, the CRAY XMP-48, cost $14 million and was considered one of the fastest computers in the world. Today’s I-phones, which can fit easily in a pocket or purse, are more powerful. Over the past 32 years, the Super Computer Center’s technology has advanced exponentially; its two latest super computers, Gordon and Comet, far outpace their early forerunner in speed, memory and other parameters. And two Del Mar residents, Sid Karin Sid Karin and Michael Norman, have helped guide the center to its current prominence as a research tool for the national academic community - one of four academic super computer centers operating across the United States. Norman, 63, the center’s current director, is an astrophysicist whose research simulates the early universe following the Big Bang when galaxies were formed. He’s also principal investigator on both Gordon and Comet, which were funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, to the tune of $20 million and $24 million, respectively. A super computer, said Norman, is “just vastly more powerful than your desktop.” Comet, which came on line in 2015, “is made up of 2,000 desktop computers hooked together with a very fast network, so they can talk to each other.” Comet is built in a series of 27 racks, each holding the processors that provide its computing power. It takes up one end of the floor inside the heart of the San Diego Super Computer Center, laid out in two parallel rows. Gordon, the previous generation super computer, which is still in use, is located in another section of the center. About 250 people work at the center, which takes up three buildings on the La Jolla university campus. The primary uses of the super computers, said Norman, are simulations and big data analytics. Super computers are used by researchers from many different scientific disciplines. “It’s a universal tool,” Norman said. One of the first HIV drugs was designed on the computer, said Norman, and it is used for everything from computational chemistry and genome analysis to engineering, physics, astronomy, economics, political science and linguistics. At any one time, he said, about 200 research projects are underway on each of the center’s super computers, with scientists, graduate students and others accessing the computers remotely. One project, called Cypress, is creating a “tree of life,” by analyzing the genetic sequences of bacteria, and some 3,000 researchers from around the world are participating, Norman said. Sid Karin, 73, the center’s founding director and now director emeritus, was working as a nuclear engineer at General Atomics when he

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‘Chopped at Church’ Feb. 4 fundraiser at Village Church Michael Dukakis in RSF showcases culinary talent to benefit food pantries to speak at RSF Democratic Club

Talented cooks from across San Diego are taking on a formidable challenge next month – creating mouth-watering meals from the simple ingredients offered at food pantries that serve low-income residents. Teams from six Presbyterian churches will be armed with just a two-burner hotplate and cooking utensils in an effort to transform basic food staples at the first-ever Chopped at Church competition on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. The fundraising event aims to raise awareness for the work of Presbyterian Urban Ministries (PUM), an outreach mission of the Presbytery of San Diego. PUM assists the marginalized who live on few resources with little room for cooking meals. “We took a cue from the popular cooking

series Chopped where the cooks don’t know what’s in their bag of food items until they open it, just like the poor who receive donated goods at food pantries,” explained the Rev. Dr. Jan Farley, associate pastor of the Village Church. “Free food is crucial for those without resources to eat daily and churches are vital to meeting that need.” Teams of four will have a limited number of items to work with and prizes will be awarded for best main course, best dessert and best team spirit. Judges include the Rev. Michael Mudgett of the San Diego Presbytery and Pascale Vignau who served as executive chef for the Four Seasons Hotels, Hilton Cape Rey, Pacifica Del Mar and Savory Casual Fare. Participating churches include: Village

Community Presbyterian Church, Rancho Santa Fe; First Presbyterian Church, Oceanside; Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church, Lakeside; Palisades Presbyterian Church, San Diego; Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, Point Loma; and La Jolla Presbyterian Church, La Jolla. The event starts at 5 p.m. and features a buffet dinner, raffle prizes and entertainment for a cost of $45/person (all children are free). Tickets can be purchased at the door or online: www.pumsd.org. For more information contact Jeanie Spies at 619-232-2753 or email scchair@pumsd.org. The Village Church Fellowship Center is located at 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 92067.

Two rescued from vehicle in flooded creek On Sunday, Jan. 22, at 5:58 p.m., firefighters from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District and San Marcos Fire Department responded to the report of a water rescue south of Country Club Drive and Harmony Grove Road at the Arizona crossing. When they arrived on scene, firefighters found one small pick-up with two people, a 40-year-old male and his 11-year-old son, trapped inside. The estimated depth of the water was just above waist high with the water moving at

approximately 20-25 mph. Swiftwater rescue teams from Cal Fire, Encinitas and Del Mar were then dispatched to this incident. Rescue crews quickly set up a 100-foot ladder over the crossing to extricate the occupants from the vehicle. They also set up a crew downstream as a precaution in case the occupants ended up in the water. The victims were both successfully extricated via the extended ladder. They were assessed by paramedics and found to be uninjured. “Drivers should avoid crossing roads that

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Torrey Pines boys lacrosse devoted to community service Ask what the Torrey Pines boys lacrosse does “off season” and they will tell you, “We give back.” Once school started in the fall, the team already had set in action its community service program. Varsity Head Coach Jono Zissi explains, “Community service and connecting the team with the local community is a top priority for our program and has been for years. Our student athletes can make a difference by using their time and energy to give back to the community in which they live. As the lacrosse team achieves success on the field, we are just as committed to helping others in our community. Character Culture - Community - generating hope among those with various needs within our community.” “Serving our community is an important pillar of our team motto. Volunteering has brought us closer together as a team and taught us that there are many ways to give back and positively impact our community,” said Torrey Pines junior Ryan Ramirez. (Carmel Valley News) “Volunteering in our community is as much a part of being on the lacrosse team, as showing up for practice and workouts. They go hand-in-hand of who the Torrey Pines lacrosse

TPHS lacrosse team members at Ronald McDonald House. team is,” describes Torrey Pines junior Jonathan Ford.” (RSF Review) Every Tuesday and Friday, you will find varsity players interacting and mentoring students at neighboring Del Mar Pines Elementary School. “Our students

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relationship abuse - learning the 10 signs of an unhealthy relationship whether for themselves or someone close to them. Starting Feb. 20, the varsity team will be running One Million Yards in honor of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia lacrosse player who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. (www.joinonelove.org) Five years ago, the team adopted Jose Montano through Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, which places families with teams throughout the country. Jose Montano was as much a part of the team as any other player. Unfortunately, in 2014, Jose lost his battle with cancer and the team lost a friend and teammate. In 2015, 6-year old Irving Goodman and his family were adopted by the team and a new bond was made. The team gets together with Irving and his brothers to watch sports games, play in the park, and, of course, practice lacrosse. You will find Irving and his brothers on the sideline in their TPLax jerseys this spring season. (www.friendsofjaclyn.org) For more information on TPLax and its community service efforts, please visit: www.tplax.com/communityservice/

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Rowe School Father-Daughter Dance R. Roger Rowe School fathers, daughters (K- grade 8) and other special family members and friends gathered for a fun-filled evening Jan. 20 at the RSF Garden Club for a Father-Daughter Dance sponsored by the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation. The event also featured food, drinks, sweets, games and music provided by DJ Danny. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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CHOOSI NG A PR I M A R Y C A R E DOC TOR? C ONSIDER A SI Z E-L I M I T ED “CONCIERGE” PR AC T ICE y A ndrre R. S ans schagrin, MD By When making a health care decision as important as choosing your physician, many considerations are worthy of discussion. Approaching my 14th year of so-called “concierge practice,” I cannot overlook or understate the prevailing demands and constraints faced by traditional primary care practices which average 2,300 patients and sometimes have 3,000 or more. Size-limited practices, such as my own, are structured to deliver, maintain and support healthy patientphysician alliances. In 2004, I affiliated with MDVIP, the nation’s largest network of primary care physicians. MDVIP-affiliated practices are limited to 600 patients, a quarter that of conventional practices. Under this model, I have been able to offer visits of sufficient length to enable proper review and meaningful counsel. My treatment plans are developed in partnership with those I care for. The following attributes of my practice highlight today’s greatest challenges rarely overcome by many very capable doctors subject to excessive practice obligations and limited availability. As medicine evolves, so do the complexities of rendering care. Most “traditional” practices have simply transferred your care to nurse practitioners or physician assistants to compensate for your doctor’s limited availability. During visits I routinely look beyond your need of the moment and maintain attention to your overall health and welfare. I strive to maintain active participation in your care at your point of greatest need as when hospitalized or during rehabilitative convalescences. I dedicate added time and energy to coordinate your needed health services with specialists either within or when necessary outside of limited provider networks. When applicable, I openly address over-medication and help implement needed strategies to safely counter over-reliance on prescription medication. I routinely explore sleep quality, mood decline, exercise needs and sexual dysfunction during the course of routine encounters. I maintain a personal prerogative of assuring that you understand the importance and benefit of your prescribed medicines and openly address your apprehensions, fears or skepticism of need for treatment. I readily acknowledge my own obligation to learn more before providing counsel when responding to inquiries extending beyond my usual realm of expertise.

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TPHS Foundation holds donor appreciation event

he Torrey Pines High School Foundation held an appreciation event for its most generous donors Jan. 21 at the Lamb home in Rancho Santa Fe. For more information on the TPHS Foundation, visit torreypinesfoundation.org. Online: www.rsfreview.com and delmartimes.net

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here’s a new kid on the block in the San Dieguito Union High School District. Coming to a location near you this fall, the School of Universal Learning – SOUL – is the first approved charter school in San Dieguito’s history. After being denied authorization by the SDUHSD board last October, SOUL co-founders Marisa Bruyneel and Michael Grimes made good on their promise to seek authorization at the next level, the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE). The approval was granted by SDCOE, at a special board meeting Jan. 19, for two years rather than the customary five. Nevertheless, Bruyneel and Grimes were ecstatic and confident they could show success quickly and return to SDCOE in two years for a five-year renewal. “We know we have our work cut out for us,” Bruyneel said. “However, this has been our life’s mission and we’re certainly up for the challenge.” “Two years is all that we need to prove our model,” Grimes said. “We get to start working on the exciting aspects of the school now.” Grimes confirmed that they plan to open their doors this coming fall, somewhere within San Dieguito’s boundaries. “We’re incredibly happy to now move into securing a facility, finalizing our staff, and signing up our students,” he said. “We finally

get to move into the aspects of SOUL’s development that we are passionate about, and skilled at, so that is incredibly exciting.” The composition of the SDCOE board was key. With two charter school supporters (Paulette Donnellon and Mark Powell) and two considered to be less supportive (Alicia Munoz and Guadalupe Gonzalez), the November election race for SDCOE’s District 5 seat was critical for the charter school movement. District 5 encompasses the coastal communities from Del Mar north and inland to Fallbrook. The District 5 election pitted former state senator Mark Wyland, a charter school supporter, against Rick Shea, who was appointed to the board in 2015 to replace Doug Perkins who suffered a debilitating stroke just after being elected to the SDCOE board in 2014. Perkins, who died in 2016, was a strong advocate of charter schools and ran against Shea in Nov. 2014. In the 2016 race, Shea was endorsed by teachers’ unions, so the election became characterized as a charter vs. union contest. Shea won, barely. But as they say, a miss is as good as a mile – so “barely” hardly matters. At the Jan. 19 meeting, SDCOE rejected the appeal of a charter petition in the Grossmont district by a vote of 3-2 along union/charter lines. So the next item to be considered, the SOUL petition, did not look promising.

www.rsfreview.com For the same nebulous reasons as applied to Grossmont, SDCOE staff recommended a denial of SOUL’s appeal. And as expected, the board voted 3-2 to deny SOUL’s petition which requested a five-year authorization. But then, SDCOE board president Shea asked if anyone would offer another motion. Donnellon motioned and Powell seconded to authorize a two-year approval. “What makes a school are not the computers and it’s not the building,” Powell said. “It’s the teachers, and it’s the commitment to education” – which he said in the case of SOUL’s founders “is 100 percent undeniable.” Apparently SDCOE board members were convinced, because with little discussion they unanimously approved the charter for two years, eliciting screams of joy and applause from the audience. Pattern of denial Before the board voted, seven individuals spoke, six in favor of charter approval and one – Eric Dill, San Dieguito’s newly appointed superintendent – against. Michelle Anderson, the Southern California Regional Manager for Advocacy for the Calif. Charter Schools Association, said CCSA is “concerned about a pattern of recommendations for denial that we are seeing from [SDCOE] staff.” Regarding the findings, Anderson said, “We respectfully disagree on staff’s assessment and further submit that staff has not provided a fair and reasonable standard in their review.” She told the board that CCSA’s reviews are rigorous, and petitions are examined thoroughly. “It is because of this level of scrutiny that we are comfortable with our strong support for the SOUL Charter School appeal today,” she said. SOUL’s Grimes said the school has clear SEE SUTTON, A20

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OUR READERS WRITE Why we voted No on Eric Dill as the San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent We were asked to approve the hiring of Mr. Dill as our superintendent for the San Dieguito Union High School District. We voted No because we believe approval of him is premature. We were given the choice of one candidate for the most important job in our district. The other three trustees refused to consider anyone else. When we conducted interviews with experienced superintendent search firms, we were told that the beginning of the calendar year was the most productive time to find the best superintendent. We believe we have a responsibility to our students, parents, faculty and taxpayers to at least explore, during this optimal time, what other candidates may be available. While Mr. Dill may be the best candidate, we don’t know that he is the best one for this district because he is the only person that was

considered. We do have concerns that Mr. Dill has no teaching degree, has never taught in a classroom, has never run a school as a principal or served in any other administrative position at a school. He also has very limited experience working with parents in terms of problem solving or providing a district’s educational vision. We have students under-performing in many of our subgroups and we believe we should have someone with experience in improving student achievement, of which he has no experience. The school board has approved certain items over the past year based upon Mr. Dill’s recommendations that are now problematic for our district, and concerns us. He strongly advocated for the lease-leaseback agreements, which we raised concerns about because of the litigation trend to sue districts because these models were being challenged as not having competitive bidding. Our dissenting votes were, of course, repeatedly ridiculed and protested by union representatives and others. Unfortunately, despite our cautioning against entering into lease-leaseback agreements, the district has received an intent to sue letter pertaining to

several of these contracts on the exact basis we tried to warn the other members of the board and Mr. Dill about. But now, under threat of a lawsuit from a well-respected law firm, supported by a state taxpayers organization, he is recommending that we do a complete turnaround and rescind our vote on these contracts. In other words, he is now recommending that the board do exactly what we recommended months ago. Mr. Dill also advocated for certain other questionable fiscal decisions, such as the 12.5 percent employee raise, which raised our budget by a total of $15 million if you combine the certificated with the classified and administrative raises, including his own raise. The school district now has a nearly $10 million deficit. We will always put your children's education first. Until a search is conducted, we believe it is premature to make this extremely important decision. John Salazar and Maureen "Mo" Muir San Dieguito Union High School District Board Members

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Fomer CCA baseball player pursues his love of the game Matthew Sallee has played baseball for the past 14 years. It’s a way of life for him now. But, going into his senior year at Canyon Crest Academy last year Matthew felt it would be his last. He wanted a strong senior year to finish up on. However, CCA, under the coach of Ryan Mikkonen, had a record-setting year. Along the way, Matthew pitched a complete game shut-out to win the Bully’s championship tournament. As a result of the team’s success, Matthew wanted more. Unfortunately, Matthew had not applied to any colleges or universities. Another problem, Matthew’s pitching velocity was below average for a high school senior, making it difficult to make the huge jump to collegiate baseball. So Matthew scoured the internet for options. He found the Elev8 Baseball

Academy in Delray Beach, Fla., which is a nine-month baseball program consisting of young players from Venezuela, New York, the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Israel, and Florida players. Most players are juniors and seniors that will soon commit to Division I universities. Matthew thought, “I need another year to develop as a pitcher.” So he applied and was accepted to the academy. Matthew is currently in his fifth month of the program and so far has gained 8 MPH on his fast ball. If all goes well, Matthew should be ready to pitch at the collegiate level during the 2018 season. Matthew hopes to play for a Division III college in Texas. The Elev8 Academy is coached by former MLB players Todd Moser, Ramon Morel and Luis De La Cruz. The academy was founded by Bucky Dent in

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Matthew Sallee in action on the field. 1989. Matthew quickly realized the jump from high school baseball to any level of collegiate baseball is enormous. So far, Matt’s most challenging game was pitching four innings against Palm Beach Atlantic University. A top tier Division II team, Matthew said “They were simply awesome.”

Fighting illness and injury CCA boys basketball splits pair With several players fighting the flu, the CCA boys basketball team opened Avocado-West conference play last Tuesday with a gritty win 64-49 at Carlsbad High School. Ryan Michaels led the way with 21 points and junior guard Sam Crespy chipped in 15. The Ravens trailed early in the first quarter when two-year starter Aaron Acosta suffered a sprained ankle and had to leave the game. Acosta is expected to be out two-three weeks. CCA rallied strong in the second and third quarters to put the game out of reach for the Lancers (10-10). On Friday, the Ravens dropped their first conference game 51-46 to perennial power Torrey Pines (17-3) in front of a packed home crowd. CCA battled Torrey with a suffocating defensive effort led by senior center Sawyer Lebert, who held the Falcons top scorer Jacob Gilliam to one of his lowest scoring outputs of the season. The Ravens led 20-19 at halftime. Ryan Michaels found the range in the second half and

Ryan Michaels with the ball. kept the Ravens within striking distance, but the depth and size of the Torrey Pines front line was the difference down the stretch.

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CCA (14-5) continues league play next week hosting Sage Creek (10-10) at home on Tuesday night and then travels to San Dieguito Academy (8-12) next Friday.

Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club is looking for a few good book clubs Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club recently announced a special sponsorship opportunity for local book clubs, the Sponsor a Speaker donation for the 6th Annual CCA Writers’ Conference. The event, which will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017, is the only free writing conference for high school students in the country. Over 200 students from 24 different high schools attended the 2016 conference, participating in workshops by 23 speakers, including New York Times bestselling authors, screenwriters, journalists, songwriters, poets and more. As long-time speaker and award-winning author Greg Van Eekhout noted, “San Diego is going to have more

than its fair share of published authors and writing professionals in the future because of the inspirational and educational workshops provided at this conference.” Writing conferences of this caliber normally cost hundreds of dollars. The CCA Creative Writing Club organizes this annual event and depends on sponsors and extensive fundraising efforts to give high school students the opportunity to learn from writing professionals. “We believe that members of book clubs would love to inspire the next generation of authors, and here’s a perfect opportunity to do so,” says Julia Camilleri, president of the CCA Creative Writing Club. “For a donation of $50 or more,

book clubs can sponsor a speaker and be acknowledged in the conference program.” Book clubs and other potential sponsors can learn how to donate at ccawritersconference2017.weebly.com/. Students can register for the conference at the same website. Student attendees receive programs, handouts, paper, pens, and even a free lunch by Chipotle Carmel Valley. The 6th Annual CCA Writers’ Conference will be from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Canyon Crest Academy, Proscenium and Media Center, 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130. The event is for high school students only and is free.

Although many of the hitters Matthew faced were four to five years his senior, “There was absolutely no room for mistakes that night.” Matthew credits his strong fundamental baseball skills to North County baseball programs. Matt played with No Fear baseball club, North County Mavericks, Solana Beach Cardinals and the LCYO baseball league.

Del Mar Country Club to host gala for SEAL Family Foundation April 29 The 6th Annual Seal Family Foundation Golf Tournament & Gala will be held April 29 at the Del Mar Country Club. The event, which will be hosted by Madeleine Pickens and Dominique Plewes, will run from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and benefit the Seal Family Foundation. The SEAL Family Foundation has made a significant impact in the lives of the Navy SEALs and their families. Last year saw an uptick in both casualties and injuries in the SEAL teams as they moved into the Middle East to help defeat ISIS and other terrorist groups. As these brave men enter their 16th year of continuous combat the strain on them and their families has reached a critical level. While government programs provide some assistance they leave many needs unmet. The monies raised by the Foundation go towards the delivery of programs which fill these gaps and help to ensure that both the warrior and their family remain resilient and healthy. This year’s event features Keynote Speaker Captain Richard Phillips, who was dramatically rescued from the clutches of Somali Pirates by Navy SEALs in 2009. The Captain's firsthand account of the rescue held worldwide audiences spell bound in the 2013 film Captain Phillips. Also speaking is Tomi Lahren who began her career in San Diego just a few short years ago. She has gone on to become an internet sensation and has over three million followers on Facebook. Lahren has become powerful young voice on the political talk show circuit. In addition to her regular show on TheBlaze she has appeared on FOX News, The Daily Show and numerous other media outlets. The evening's honored guests will be Medal of Honor Recipients Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Beyers and Mike Thornton, retired United States Navy SEAL. These two extraordinary men bring a unique perspective to the role Navy SEALs have played from the Vietnam War to today’s battlefields. Information on the event can be found on www.sealfamilyfoundation.org or contact Carol Tuller: delmarsealevent2017@gmail.com or 858-272-3330. The SEAL Family Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

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CCA Junior Optimist Club members volunteer at Feeding San Diego On Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 members of the Canyon Crest Academy Ravens Junior Optimist Club volunteered at the Feeding San Diego warehouse as part of their “Souper Bowl Of Caring” project designed to feed the hungry during the NFL's playoff season leading up to the Super Bowl. The Junior Optimists performed various tasks at the warehouse, including sorting through about 5,000 pounds of tomatoes to remove rotting tomatoes from the food to be distributed. They also sorted bananas with the same objective. Members concluded their activity by performing cleanup activities at the warehouse. The Junior Optimists are sponsored by the Del Mar - Solana Beach Optimist Club. To learn more about Optimist Clubs and Junior Optimist Clubs and their activities, visit www.optimistdelmarsolana beach.com

Canyon Crest Academy Ravens Junior Optimist Club members.

FROM SUTTON, A18 solutions and answers to every item of concern staff presented. Dill supported the denial of the charter, saying San Dieguito did a thorough analysis and reached the same concerning conclusions as SDCOE staff. CCSA’s Southern California Managing Regional Director Miles Durfee, responding in a lengthy letter to each written SDCOE objection, began by saying that CCSA has “great disappointment” in staff’s conclusions. “We do not come to our support for or recommendation to you lightly,” Durfee wrote. “Our CCSA review team provides significant feedback for over 50 petitions annually and is very aware of what the law requires to provide a legally compliant petition.” Because of SDCOE’s pattern of denials, “It is now our concern,” Durfee wrote, “that no charter petition written and submitted to the San Diego County Office of Education will meet staff’s perception of the requirements in law and be provided a fair and reasonable staff review.” He urged the board to take a fresh look at the negative findings and reconsider their validity based upon clarifications in the CCSA letter. “CCSA believes that the staff findings for SOUL Charter School either are inaccurate or do not rise to the level of findings for denial,” Durfee said. Innovation in education After speakers concluded, Donnellon noted that CCSA does not always recommend approval of charters, “and that says a lot.” To the SOUL founders, she said, “I think what you’re doing with SOUL is amazing.” For Powell, the overriding question he repeatedly asked fellow board members was, “Why not give them a chance?” Powell criticized what he called “overwhelming government codes” that make it difficult for charter schools, which are independent public schools, to form. He said charters work when we “let the parents decide.” If the school is not good,

parents will take their kids out. “Give them two years and make them come back,” Powell said. “Give them a chance.” Apparently he had a premonition that the five-year petition would be denied, although it didn’t take a crystal ball to see that one coming. After the rejection of the five-year petition, and then the approval of a two-year authorization, CCSA’s Anderson, in a statement, said, “We think it’s great that SDCOE is willing to work with SOUL and believe it is in the best interest of kids in San Diego County.” SOUL’s Bruyneel praised board members Donnellon and Powell. “They both made well-informed, cogent, and thought-provoking comments in reference to charter schools and the prospect of SOUL,” she said. “Both board members spoke to the need for school choice, stating that a one-size-fits-all education does not work. “They spoke of the importance of innovation in education and that there are so many students that need a school like SOUL. Overall, they were forthright in honoring our program and what we will do for students.” CCSA’s Durfee said, “I am proud that the board could look at the facts being provided them in addition to the staff’s information and make a good decision to support an innovative program that has passionate, caring leaders who are committed and could persevere through the very difficult charter petition process.” Durfee said this marks the first school to be approved by SDCOE on appeal since 2003. SDCOE board president Rick Shea, commenting on the approval for SOUL for two years after denying the charter five years, said in an email, “The law allows us to grant either a 2-, 3-, or 5-year approval. What I look for is a program that is innovative, is good for children, and complies with state law. “In compliance with state law, the threshold is quite high because the applicant, who many times has never started

a school, is requesting taxpayer money. “I had enough concerns for reasons stipulated in the staff report to not grant a full 5-year approval. The 2-year period allows the applicants sufficient time and motivation to have their program in operation and be able to show us they are successful in meeting criteria for an extension.” Upbeat The problem with a two-year authorization is that the school will essentially have only one full school year (Sept. of 2017 through June 2018) plus a few months in the fall of 2018, before they need to return to SDCOE for renewal. So they don’t really get a full two years. This places the authorizing board and staff in a difficult position, Durfee said, because they don’t have sufficient evidence to approve or not. He noted that the law requires that renewal must be for a full five years and nothing shorter. Durfee provided relevant Education Code on how to measure charter success: “The authority that granted the charter shall consider increases in pupil academic achievement for all groups of pupils served by the charter school as the most important factor in determining whether to grant a charter renewal.” “We would have liked to have seen a five-year petition approval because we believe that a school needs more than a year to demonstrate pupil outcomes and growth in their program,” he said. However, he said he does not remember a board vote against the renewal of a charter that had been initially approved for less than five years. Demonstrating improvement in student achievement after only one year is challenging. Nevertheless, SOUL founders are upbeat. “We’re looking forward to bringing a revolutionary model of education to San Diego and being the first charter school in the San Dieguito district,” Bruyneel said in an email. “Students deserve to have the option to attend a smaller school, and one that is

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dedicated to developing them mentally, emotionally, socially, physically, and personally,” she said. “SOUL intends to change the educational paradigm and ensure that students graduate high school with the tools and skills needed to thrive. “The unanimous yes to approve our charter for two years is not only a testament to the strength of our program but I think it also speaks volumes to the changes that we’re going to see in education as a whole.” SOUL mission At the regular San Dieguito board meeting Jan. 19, the same day after the SOUL approval, Dill informed the SDUHSD board of the SDCOE vote. Dill stands by his initial concerns, which he said included inadequate start-up cost estimates, under-developed plans, no track record, fuzzy curriculum standards and enrollment issues. Nevertheless, he congratulated Grimes and wished him luck, saying, “I hope they’ll be successful.” Although the SOUL facility will be located within the boundaries of the San Dieguito district, SDCOE, not SDUHSD, will have oversight of the charter. The mission of SOUL, according to the petition, is to “provide exceptional education that awakens individuals to know who they are, discover their passions and purpose, and thrive holistically, to achieve both mental and life mastery.” [SOUL petition -- http://www.sduhsd.net/ documents/Superintendent/ Homepage%20-%20Public% 20Notices/SOUL%20Charter% 20School%20Petition.pdf] Grimes said the school would open this fall with 100 students in seventh grade and 100 students in ninth grade. “We will then grow vertically to have 100 in seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th in Year Two,” he said. “We will be full with 100 students in [grades] 7-12 in Year Four for a total of 600 students.” Supporters of education reform wish SOUL founders and backers the best of luck and hope they prove skeptics wrong. Sr. Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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FROM CLEWS, A2 did not elaborate in court on how many total alleged victims had come forward, and declined to comment after the hearing. Of the three people who made the allegations, two said they had occurred several years ago, while one said the contact occurred within the past couple of years, Cabral said in court. Clews has not been charged in connection with any alleged cases of sexual contact with a minor. Another condition of Clews’ release is that he have no unsupervised contact with minors. “It’s our understanding there are numerous minors going to the ranch for riding lessons,” Cabral said. Therefore, she requested that Clews be restricted only to his home, which is located on the 40-acre ranch property, rather than be allowed to move freely around the ranch grounds. Clews’ attorney, Hamilton Arendsen, said he and his client had just learned about the sexual conduct allegations immediately before the arraignment hearing. But he said, “Mr. Clews vociferously refutes them.” Arendsen said Clews has had no contact with minors since his release from custody, following his arrest in December. Other trainers do use the ranch to give riding lessons, and some of their clients are minors, said the attorney. Clews needs to go out on the ranch property to do work related to the

facility’s operation, Arendsen said. After consulting with both sides, Schopler said, “I’m inclined to agree with (the prosecutor) there should be greater restrictions on Mr. Clews. There should be strict home incarceration.” Under Schopler’s order, Clews is allowed to leave his home and go out on the ranch property from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, as long as no minors are present. He must remain inside his home from 2 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. He must also inform trainers that no minors are allowed on the property from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the judge said. According to a complaint filed in federal district court in December, agents executed a search warrant at the Clews Horse Ranch and Clews’ home on Oct. 28, following a two-year investigation related to possession and distribution of child pornography. During the search, investigators seized several electronic devices from Clews and his residence, which contained numerous child pornography image and video files, said the complaint. The court document said Clews admitted on Oct. 28 to possessing and distributing child pornography. One of the electronic devices seized, a Dell desktop computer, contained approximately 100 child pornography videos, said the complaint. Clews’ next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 24. Following the hearing, both Clews and his attorney declined comment.

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FROM SDUHSD, A2 Prior to the law’s passage, Dill said SDUHSD had always used competitive bid process and issued requests for proposals for construction manager. There is also a competitive process built into the contract — the construction manager receives three to five bids per subcontractor trade and the district requires that they select the lowest bidder. In December, Salazar voiced concerns about liability because the district was aware of the new law and appeared to be trying to get projects in before it took effect. He wanted to ensure that “terminate for convenience,” the action stated on the board’s agenda, and “rescind” the language requested by the attorney, meant the same thing and that the district wouldn’t be open to further legal action. “If we ‘rescind’ are we admitting that we made a mistake of some sort?” Salazar asked, questioning why the use of the language of “terminate for convenience.” Dill said the action taken by the board that night was the most straight-forward as they have a clause in the contracts that allows them to

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“terminate for convenience.” He said normally the district would not bring a contract termination to the board — he could have done it last week with a simple letter to the construction managers but brought it to the board to send a message to the attorney that they were complying and hopefully the clients would be satisfied. Trustee Mo Muir said she has been very vocal about her dislike of lease-leaseback contracts. “The teachers have picketed us saying that we were against needed classrooms and could not be trusted,” Muir said of last year’s demonstrations against herself and Salazar. “We just wanted the district to do construction legally and keep our district litigation-free. It’s unfortunate that the threat of litigation has made this board follow the law…I just wish we would’ve done it sooner.” Trustee Beth Hergesheimer argued that what they did last December was legal and that the attorney was being a “bully,” using the power of litigation to keep the district from doing something it had every right to do. Salazar and Muir said if that was the case, they should go to court. But the other trustees

said going to court would simply freeze all the projects and they wouldn’t get done. “We can’t say ‘We did everything fantastic and legal and we’re just the greatest but oh we’re going to rescind,’” Salazar said. “The means don’t justify the ends. The fact is that we need to do things legal. And we were jumping the gun. I brought up all these potential allegations or potential concerns at the last meeting and I was told ‘Hey, you’re being silly.’ And apparently not.” SDUHSD Board President Amy Herman said she wanted to clarify that the district has used lease-leaseback for several projects and they have been very successful, bringing projects in on time and on and under budget with very few changes. She said they “stringently” complied with the previous law and they were confident that lease-leaseback was the best model to use for managing projects when they unanimously voted on the contracts in December. “I stand by that decision but I understand our need to do this now under threat of litigation so that we don’t slow the projects down,” Herman said.

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FROM SPILL, A1 Such spillovers became rare in recent years during the California drought, when the water level at Hodges dropped dramatically. This year, precipitation totals both locally and in Northern California, where a significant snowpack means increased water supplies for the state, are above normal. Precipitation is also up in the Colorado River Basin, which along with Northern California is a major water source for Southern California. “Both major imported supply sources are looking great,” Bardin told the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors at its Thursday, Jan. 19, meeting. Since Santa Fe owns a share of the water captured in Lake Hodges, local rainfall means a greater supply of cheaper, local water for the district and its customers. In recent years, the supply of local water has been limited. Bardin told the board that if Hodges spills over this spring, Santa Fe would look to sell the excess water to the San Diego County Water Authority. In the past, such an option was not available because Lake Hodges was a stand-alone reservoir. But in the early 2000s, Hodges was hooked up to the San Diego County water aqueduct, Bardin said. Bardin said he and his staff are negotiating with the County Water Authority on a price for Santa Fe’s excess water if the Hodges dam does spill over. That agreement could come back to the board for consideration at an upcoming meeting. “There’s a potential we can make money if Hodges spills over,” he said. But he cautioned the board there are potential hurdles to such a deal, he said. For one thing, the water quality at Hodges differs from that in the aqueduct, and that difference would have to be dealt with. Also, he said, the aqueduct’s normal flow would have to be shut down to accommodate the transfer. Another factor is the water authority must have capacity in its reservoir system to store the overflow water it purchases. “Moving water out of the lake is going to be extremely difficult,” he said. But the district is working with the water authority to finalize a deal so that such a sale could possibly go forward when and if the dam spills over. The alternative is that the spilled water would simply be wasted, flowing into San Dieguito Creek, which was dammed in 1918 to create the reservoir. According to the National Weather Service office in San Diego, as of Saturday, Jan. 21, Lindbergh Field had recorded 7.29 inches of rain since Oct. 1, when the current rainfall season began. That is 163 percent of the historic average rainfall for that period of time. Ramona Airport had recorded 11.95 inches, or 179 percent of normal for the period.

FROM DILL, A1 superintendent of business services in 2010. Herman noted Dill has “outstanding” financial expertise and has formed great relationships within the district and community. Salazar said there were several reasons why he would not be supporting Dill’s appointment. He said during the initial search, which began in May, Dill did not apply and was not considered or interviewed. As a board, they unanimously decided to hire another individual but then they changed their mind and the search was put on hold. Salazar said he has disagreed with Dill on several issues, including the charter school petition, the budget, the incentive for retiring teachers and the 12.5 percent raise for teachers that Salazar still believes is not

The Hope for a Cure donates its 17th piece of cancer research equipment The Hope for a Cure Foundation (HFAC) recently donated its 17th piece of cancer research equipment to Rafael Bejar, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, UCSD Moores Cancer Center, and a specialist in hematology and blood cancer diseases. For more than a decade, the Hope for a Cure Foundation, a local, nonprofit 501c3 organization consisting solely of volunteers, has devoted its energy to passionately advocating for researchers who need cutting-edge equipment to advance their research. HFAC’s most recent donation was a Fisher Scientific Sonic Dismembrator Ultrasonic Processor (shown in the image) which allows cell disruption for processing sample volumes. The goal is to discover genes that physicians can test for mutations in order to select the best treatment options for patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). Bejar’s clinical practice and research concentrates on understanding the genetic changes that

Dr. Rafael Bejar’s lab with the Hope For a Cure Foundation group.

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drive the development and progression of hematologic malignancies such as Acute Myeloid Leukemia and MDS. To date, 17 pieces of equipment have been purchased by the Foundation for physician-researchers at various San Diego research centers. These include UCSD

Moores Cancer Center, The Salk Institute, The Scripps Research Institute, The Burnham Institute; The Vaccine Institute and Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. For more information regarding the Foundation, please visit www.hopeforacurefoundation.org

students will be assessed with MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests and Smarter Balanced Assessment tests like all public schools. A typical day will also include their unique “Integra” program in which students participate in a morning meditation, a midday focus on self-development and an end-of-the-day reflection session. The San Dieguito district and the San Diego County Office of Education staff found some “deficiencies” in SOUL’s educational program, as well as in the school’s financial and operating plans.

However, SOUL received support and endorsement from the Charter School Management Corporation and the California Charter Schools Association, affirming that the school was fiscally viable, legally-compliant and educationally sound. “Our mission is to provide exceptional education that awakens individuals to know who they are, discover their passion and purpose and thrive holistically, to achieve both mental and life mastery,” Bruyneel said. “Our goal is to revolutionize education. It may sound ambitious, but that's who we are.”

FROM SCHOOL, A1 Encinitas, hiring staff and enrolling students. Bruyneel said parents are emailing them daily wanting to enroll their children and they currently have a list of 100 potential students. “The majority of those students are in the San Dieguito Union High School District and, for a multitude of different reasons, are not thriving in their current school,” Bruyneel said. “We also had a table at Wellness Week at the Encinitas Library this past weekend and had several parents show up to discuss enrollment. The beauty of a charter school is that we are a school of choice and students located outside of the district can attend.” The school expects to cap enrollment at 600 students. SOUL plans to use a holistic approach to education, with experience-based and project-based learning and required electives such as entrepreneurship and essential life skills. All of the Common Core State Standards will be mastered and

sustainable. Most recently, he disagreed with lease-leaseback contracts approved in December ahead of a new law that went into effect in 2017. Salazar said he raised concerns about opening the district up to liability and Dill assured him that everything was fine. Since then the district has received a potential lawsuit —the contracts were rescinded later in the meeting, avoiding the potential litigation. Both Salazar and Muir said since the district issued a press release about hiring Dill as superintendent, they received a number of phone calls from district parents asking about his teaching experience and whether he’s ever been a principal. Dill does not have experience in either role. “I never really actually believed that was necessary but I see the point that people have, that the district is in the business of

educating students and it may be necessary to have a superintendent who has been in the trenches, who has taught, who has been a principal,” Salazar said. Salazar wanted to pause and take a month to do another search with Dill included and have him compete against the best. “If he’s the best of the candidates in a nice, competitive environment, I’d be happy to vote for him and have it be unanimous,” Salazar said. “I just think we owe this to the students, our faculty, the parents and the taxpayers that we can absolutely say that we’ve done the most exhaustive search possible.” Muir also advocated for another search, to ensure that they are hiring the best leader for their top-performing district. Last spring, Salazar had been against the board’s hiring a search firm at all, saying search firms “overcharged taxpayers for an

under-needed service.” He was not present at the board meeting in May where the board hired Leadership Associates to complete the search for $26,500. Muir voted against it, preferring another firm. Hergesheimer reminded Salazar and Muir that a search is not a one- to two-month process and she’s happy with the outcome they arrived at — she thought before the meeting that they all were. “We need to move forward,” SDUHSD Board Vice President Joyce Dalessandro said. “We are in a holding pattern and we can’t afford to be. Yes, this is a top-notch district, we cannot afford to be in a holding pattern where nothing is going forward. We have an incredible candidate here. I have heard from dozens of people who are thrilled with our choice.” “I believe he’s the strongest candidate we would find,” Herman echoed.

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Singer Melinda Doolittle performs at Community Concerts of RSF event

ommunity Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe presented Melinda Doolittle in concert Jan. 20 at the Village Church Fellowship Hall in Rancho Santa Fe. Doolittle has wowed audiences everywhere from the White House to the Kennedy Center to Carnegie Hall. A powerful pop vocalist, Doolittle became a household name in 2007 during season six of American Idol. Doolittle has been a featured guest with the Boston Pops, Charlotte Symphony and United States Air Force Orchestra, to name a few. The next Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe event will be held Feb. 24 and feature professional concert pianist Alina Kiryayeva. For tickets and more information, visit www.ccrsf.org. Online: www.rsfreview.com

Sue Bartow, Madeline Rippo

Board member Donna Vance, Jeanne Wheaton, President Gail Kendall

Mary and Bob Frey

Craig Nelson, Carolyn Eoff

David and Mary Ruyle, Nancy Friehauf, board member Jan Clark, Bill McDonald

Board members Mary Ann Smith, Martha Dominguez, Holly Wilson, President Gail Kendall, Laurel Lemarie

Elizabeth Mathews, Paula Richter, Peggy Mann

Suzy Halleland, Sylvia Cortez, Kevin and Barbara Gunning

Headliner Melinda Doolittle

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La Jolla Playhouse stages ‘Freaky Friday’ — the musical

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The cast of ‘Freaky Friday’ at La Jolla Playhouse

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Emma Hunton as Ellie (left) and Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine in Signature Theatre’s production of ‘Freaky Friday.’

BY DIANA SAENGER Reflecting upon his 10-year anniversary as Artistic Director at La Jolla Playhouse, Christopher Ashley said he’s excited to bring “Freaky Friday,” as a musical to its stage this winter. Many may recall the well-received film versions of the story. Ashley pointed out that he’s had a long history with “Freaky Friday.” Fresh out of college at age 22, his first job was directing a children’s theater version. It was 50 minutes long with a score, and written by Mary Rodgers, who wrote the original book. “I was talking to Disney about several productions and they mentioned this one,” Ashley said. “It’s a great story for a musical, and I told them I wanted to work on it. After 30 years, it’s a surreal experience to come back to. When I was 22, I totally related to the daughter, and now I can completely see the show through the lens of the mother.” Rodgers’ novel, “Freaky Friday,” opened up the genre of body-switching themes. Two movies of the story starred Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris in 1976, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in 2003. “The creative team — the writers, me and choreographer Sergio Trujillo (“Memphis,” “Jersey Boys”) — revamped several songs and rewrote five or six different scenes, so there’s some real changes,” Ashley said. “It’s a joy working

on a new material with book by Bridget Carpenter (TV’s “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”); music and lyrics by the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, and design team lighting designer Howell Binkley who has done 40 shows at the Playhouse and won the Tony Award last year for ‘Hamilton.’ ” Casting was done by Ashley, who said he was thrilled to get Heidi Blickenstaff (Broadway’s “Something Rotten”) as the mother, and Emma Hunton (Broadway’s “Spring Awakening,” “Next to Normal”) as the daughter. “These two dynamo actresses have given electric, new life to their iconic characters,” he said. “I can’t wait for San Diego audiences to experience their thoroughly engaging performances in this joyous new musical. It’s a real pleasure to tell this story at this moment in a world so divided and confrontational. It’s all about a mother and daughter conflict at the beginning of the show, wishing the other would understand what she goes through and walk a day in her shoes. It’s a great time for this show.” ■ IF YOU GO: “Freaky Friday” runs Jan. 31-March 12, in the Mandell Weiss Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, on UCSD campus. Tickets from $20. (858) 550-1010. lajollaplayhouse.org

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Broadway’s Susan Egan joins CCA students on stage for Feb. 25 gala

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BY KAREN BILLING The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation invites the community to be its guests for its annual gala, “Rendezvous in Paris,” on Saturday, Feb. 25. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by performances from Tony-award nominated performer Susan Egan, Broadway’s original Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” and the longest-running Millie in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” accompanied by 50 talented CCA students. Students auditioned to perform with Egan, who is also directing and producing the show. This year’s gala, co-chaired by CCA Foundation board members Susan Jentzsch and Kimberly McSherry, starts at 5 p.m. with a dinner catered by Ranch Catering in the school’s learning commons. After dinner, the curtain rises for the show at 7 p.m. with solos from Egan, solos from students and group numbers of recognizable Broadway hits from shows such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Wicked,” “Hairspray,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and some Disney selections. As an extra for the gala, a VIP after-party will be held at Dolce in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch featuring champagne and signature cocktails and desserts with Egan. The annual gala is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the foundation, which collects donations to fund arts, engineering, technology, the science and humanities, college and career

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Broadway’s Susan Egan will perform at CCA Foundation’s gala on Feb. 25.

Canyon Crest Academy students rehearse for the upcoming “Rendezvous in Paris.”

counseling, and athletic programs. “We are raising money this year for the ‘Big Ideas,’” said Joanne Couvrette, the executive director of the foundation. To determine the “Big Ideas,” CCA Principal Brett Killeen sent out an online survey to students and parents to ask what they wanted to see at the school that would benefit all students. Couvrette said there seemed to be universal agreement that technology is big piece of what parents and students would like to see — in the form of new Chromebooks. Other Big Ideas include enhanced learning

environments such as innovative, flexible and collaborative furniture for the new Building B, the new 14-classroom building now under construction that should be ready in the fall; as well as bringing in more outside experts as guest artists and providing student leadership seminars from UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management. For the last three years, the foundation’s gala is held on campus at CCA instead of at a hotel or event venue in order to keep expenses low and enrichment high. Prior to holding the event on campus, the most the galas brought

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in was $34,000. By hosting events at the school they’ve been able to bring in $80,000 to $125,000. “I think the model is better,” Couvrette said of using the school’s own “incredible” 400-seat theater as the venue. “And we also decided to let the mission statement of the foundation guide the gala: ‘To enrich the experience of every student, every day.’ We were looking for an enrichment experience for our students and they will be able to put on their college application that they performed with a Broadway performer and learned from her.” Student Gaby Jentzsch, who

auditioned and was accepted into the show, said she is very excited to be able to work with Egan. “I will be able to participate in a performance with one of my biggest role models,” Gaby said. “I can't wait to meet her and learn about the business from someone who has lived ‘the business.’ I appreciate her willingness to spend time with us to create a show we can all be proud of.” Tickets for the dinner and show are $90, the VIP seating and after-party tickets are $125. For tickets or more information, visit ccagala.com

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continues on Friday, February 3, with an exciting duo piano performance by Michelle Cann and Zahari Metchkov. TICKETS: $40 members/$45 non-members (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org/ chamber-concert-series

Leonidas Kavakos, violin & Yuja Wang, piano Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m. Balboa Theatre Tickets: $70, $50, $30, $20 Gramophone’s 2014 Artist of the Year Leonidas Kavakos joins Musical America’s 2017 Artist of the Year Yuja Wang to perform ˇ Debussy and virtuosic sonatas from Janácek, Bartók along with Schubert’s Fantasy for Violin and Piano, D.934.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art’s La Jolla location is undergoing an extensive expansion and renovation project that will quadruple current gallery space, making room to show MCASD’s 4,700-piece collection of worldclass contemporary art on a consistent basis. During the closure, MCASD will continue to deliver high-quality exhibitions and programming at its Jacobs and Copley Buildings at MCASD Downtown, located at 1100 Kettner Blvd.

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Poseidon restaurant continues to offer top cuisine BY KELLEY CARLSON After nearly 40 years in business, Poseidon restaurant in Del Mar still reigns as a major force in the North County restaurant scene. The beachside establishment regularly draws the attention of diners, luring them with fresh seafood and million-dollar views from nearly every seat in the house. “No other restaurants have an ocean beach view like Poseidon,” Executive Chef Mourad Jamal touted. Ironically, when owner Tom Ranglas Sr. was first scouting locations for an eatery in 1968, he was searching in the valley of El Cajon - an area known as “The Big Box.” When Ranglas found that he couldn’t afford the high property rates there, a real estate agent took him outside “the Box” to show him a prospect in Del Mar - the Fire Pit restaurant. Ranglas acquired the needed funds, took over the establishment, and it remained the Fire Pit until it was damaged by a large storm in 1977. After repairs were made, Ranglas changed the eatery’s name to Poseidon, in honor of the Greek god of the sea. In Poseidon’s early days, the décor was SoCal casual, which some described as “funky,” with formica-topped tables and tile floors. But the restaurant underwent a renovation in the mid-2000s, and it was transformed into a dining destination with casual-elegant beach ambience. Blue-gray, brown, beige and cream are the predominant colors, representing water and sand, and Grecian design influences can be observed throughout the property. There are inside and outside patios, where guests can soak up the sun. And of course, there’s still a

Poseidon Executive Chef Mourad Jamal

Loch Etive Salmon Carpaccio fire pit. The Ranglases continue to own and operate Poseidon, and Jamal notes that they treat everyone like family - staff and guests alike. “They’re the reason I’m still there,” said the chef, who has been with the restaurant since 2009. Jamal presents a sustainable menu with an emphasis on seafood. For example, he uses organic Scottish salmon for carpaccio; in salads; and in the signature Pistachio Crusted Loch Etive Salmon, which is served with roasted peewee potatoes, sautéed zucchini and

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citrus-pomegranate beurre blanc sauce. Another of his featured entrees is the Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, caught in various locations depending on the season. Jamal prepares it with a lemon pepper crust, truffle celery silk, heirloom cherry tomatoes, edamame and lemongrass beurre blanc sauce. Other prominent items include the Citrus Marinated Ceviche; Our Famous Clam Chowder with chunks of potato, served with crackers; and an array of meats, pastas and produce. Jamal also showcases his culinary skills through prix fixe menus. The Chef’s Inspiration Menu is composed of an appetizer, entree and dessert, and ranges from $40 to $50. For Valentine’s Day, guests can be treated to a four-course meal and a glass of wine or champagne for $65. Patrons seeking more casual cuisine can take advantage of happy hour specials from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are eight appetizers for $8, including Jamal’s favorite, the Pojo Burger. Larger than the typical small dish, the half-pound Angus patty is on a brioche bun, topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, chopped bacon, and melted jack and cheddar cheeses, with a side of pickles and fries. Mini tacos are in the spotlight from 3 p.m. to close Mondays and Thursdays. Diners can order them stuffed with crispy calamari, pulled chipotle pork, island jerk rubbed chicken, beef tenderloin filet or the traditional Baja-style filling for $3 each. On weekends, Poseidon expands its offerings to include brunch. From 9 a.m. to 3

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Wild Mushroom Ravioli p.m., customers can satisfy breakfast cravings with benedicts, omelettes, and Steak and Eggs, or opt for lunch-type fare that includes sandwiches, burgers, and dishes such as Sesame Crusted Mahi-Mahi Stir Fry, Beef Short Ribs Quesadilla and the Roasted Cauliflower Platter. Poseidon - at 1670 Coast Blvd. - is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (858) 755-9345 or go to www.poseidonrestaurant.com. - Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Free dance cardio/strength class at Encinitas Community Center in January New class times have been added at Encinitas Community Center Jazzercise. Local area residents can try a class for free Jan. 26 through Jan. 31 at Encinitas Community Center. Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping dance fitness program that gets you results…fast! It is suitable for adults of all ages. Rancho Santa Fe resident Gail McComb, along with fellow instructors Michele Checchia and Jen Hibbits, will lead you through a great hour of fresh and current high-energy music and body-blasting moves with the intensity to transform your body, boost your mood, and ignite your energy. Torch fat, sculpt lean muscles, and crush calories with this high intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. On Saturdays,

you can try the Strength45 class, a muscle-sculpting strength workout. Class times are Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with a Strenght45 class at 9:35 a.m. For more information about the program, please check the Jazzercise Encinitas Community Center information on jazzercise.com or email mccombjazzercise@yahoo.com. Brought to you by Encinitas Parks & Recreation, encinitasparksandrec.com. I have also included photos and you can choose which you would like to use. From left to right in the photos are Michele Checchia, Jen Hibbits, and Gail McComb.

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Top concert pianist Alina Kiryayeva to perform Feb. 24 in RSF Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe will present Alina Kiryayeva in concert Friday, Feb. 24 at the Village Church Alina (6225 Paseo Kiryayeva Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067). Professional concert pianist Alina Kiryayeva is globally renowned for her brilliant command of the instrument while enchanting audiences with her philosophical insight and charismatic stage

presence. Because of her exceptional talent and the classical nature of her repertoire, the performance will be held in the Village Church Sanctuary where the acoustics are “concert hall quality” and will showcase her mastery of the most difficult compositions. Kiryayeva has performed in more than a dozen countries, including her native Ukraine, the U.S., Russia, Mexico, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland and Japan. Kiryayeva gave her first solo recital at age 8 and her solo debut with orchestra at 11.

She is one of few classical pianists that completed both bachelor and master degrees at The Juilliard School of Music on full scholarship; and was also awarded the Fannie Gottlieb-Harkavi Scholarship and Susan Rose Piano Scholarship. Her awards include First Prize winner of Italy’s Senigallia International Competition, and top prizes in the Grace Welsh International Competition and the California Young Artist International Competition. Kiryayeva has been honored by Ukrainian President Leonid

Kravchuk, with the State Award for Achievements in Arts. Please visit the CCRSF website for more information or to view short video clips of all CCRSF artists. Tickets are available online at www.ccrsf.org or by mail with credit card or check: PO Box 2781, RSF, CA 92067. Ticket sales for the April 1 “non-series” CCRSF concert featuring Equinox Little Big Band are now available. This concert format is similar to the sold out Simply Sinatra concert last season with reserved seating at tables of 10 plus BYO food and beverage.

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La Jolla-born, Broadway-bound musical back for gala night BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT At 9:26 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, just after the Twin Towers attacks, the FAA shut down its airspace, forcing 4,000 planes to land at the nearest airport. Flights coming in from Europe were diverted to Canada; 38 of them landed in Gander, Newfoundland, a small town of less than 10,000 people, who ended up hosting almost 7,000 displaced, diverse and anxious strangers for almost a week. This was the seed for the story of “Come from Away,” a musical that had its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in the summer of 2015 and now, after super-successful runs in Seattle, Washington, D.C. and Toronto, is about to open on Broadway, with previews beginning Feb. 18. But first, for one night only, it’s making a special re-appearance here on Feb. 4, in a concert performance at the Playhouse’s 2017 gala at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on Harbor Drive. The musical is the work of Irene Sankoff and David Hein, a husband-and-wife writing team from Toronto who originally workshopped it at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, an encouraging home for the development of new musicals. Based on hundreds of interviews with folks from Gander and “come from aways” — the local term for non-Newfoundlanders — the play features 12 actors in multiple roles and a heartwarming message: that in the very worst of times, ordinary people may rise to their very best. Helming it all is Christopher Ashley, Playhouse artistic director, now in his 10th

year there. A prolific director whose credits include Broadway hits like the La Jolla-born, multi-Tony-winning musical “Memphis,” he is currently at work on “Freaky Friday,” which opens at the Playhouse Jan. 31. Last October, between Washington and Toronto, “Come From Away” made a detour to Gander, to present a concert version of the show to the people who inspired it. Gander’s hockey arena was turned into a makeshift 2,500-seat theater, and there were two low-priced performances, which quickly sold out. “Over half the population came, and the waves of emotion from the audience were just incredible,” Ashley said. “Everyone laughed and cried together, and toward the end, they just stood and screamed. I’ve never had an experience like that.” At the Feb. 4 gala, San Diego theater-lovers will have a chance to see the show and meet the company, with proceeds from the event going to the Playhouse’s Education & Outreach and New Play Development Programs. The cast — 11 of them from the original La Jolla production — are thrilled to be returning to where their journey started, said Ashley. And he’s thrilled to be celebrating his 10th anniversary with the Playhouse. “I love our staff and our audiences,” he said. “It’s been a great decade for me.” — Gala ticket prices start at $500. For information, contact La Jolla Playhouse Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 or lajollaplayhouse.org

Circus Vargas' original new production, Steam Cirque, runs through Jan. 30 at Del Mar Fairgrounds Circus Vargas is presenting its innovative new production at the Del Mar Fairgrounds through Jan. 30 before moving on to Mission Bay, National City and Escondido (through March 13). Goggles, gears, and gadgets set the stage for Circus Vargas’ 2017 retro-futuristic production, Steam Cirque. Join them on a journey of fantastic proportions where children of all ages will marvel at the wacky and wonderful cast of characters that come alive in this exciting steampunk,

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Local Rotary Clubs hold annual ‘6-Way Meeting’

“6-Way Meeting” was held for six regional Rotary Clubs Jan. 16 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach. Among the Rotary Clubs at the meeting were the Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Del Mar-Solana Beach Sunrise and Encinitas Rotary Clubs. RSF Rotary Club President Susan Callahan served as MC of the event. The meeting featured guest speaker Dr. Ramon Resa, the subject of the inspirational documentary “Ramon Rising.” The documentary is being produced now about an abandoned boy, Ramon Resa, who against all odds became a pediatrician (visit www.ramonrising.film). Online: www.rsfreview.com

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GOP toasts Trump inauguration in Fairbanks Ranch BY GARY WARTH hampagne corks popped, balloons dropped and fists pumped into the air at a Fairbanks Ranch party Friday morning, Jan. 20, as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. “He’s giving it back to the people,” said Rosemary Patterson of Freedom Frontline, one of the organizers of the party at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. “The people are who elected him, and he’s fighting for us. “No matter what anybody says, he’s a president for all of us,” she continued. About 400 Trump supporters, many wearing red “Make America Great Again” hats, braved a drive in the rain to attend an inauguration party at the $50-a-plate champagne breakfast. “We had to cut it off,” Karolyn Dorsee of Dorsee Productions, one of the event organizers, said of the crunch to attend. “It started off to be a small, little get-together and it went crazy.” The party was described in invitations as a thank you to Trump supporters by Women for Trump San Diego, Freedom Frontline, Rancho

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RSF Senior Center BY TERRIE LITWIN,

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RSF Senior Center offers a variety of classes, events Resource and Referral Service - Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seniors and their family members can speak with a staff member and receive valuable information to address a wide variety of needs. For assistance, or to schedule an appointment, please call the Senior Center (858) 756-3041. Staying Fit While You Sit – It is no surprise to hear how frequently sitting results in harmful effects on our health. On Friday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m., Catherine Sundsmo, M.D., will discuss tips for being active during hours of sitting and how to sneak in a

few minutes of exercise every day to promote overall physical and mental health. Dr. Sundsmo is board certified in family medicine. Please call (858) 756-3041 to reserve your space. Aging in Style – On Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m., enjoy an open discussion on the benefits of staying in your own home during the aging process, or downsizing to an active adult community. Never has there been so many choices of beautiful retirement communities and so many advances in making a home barrier-free and compatible with you as your needs change. Beppie Mostert,

Living Designs Interiors, and Linder Diller, Senior Move Masters, will enlighten you on all aspects of each. Books, Blockbusters, & the Year We Had – Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray will engage participants in a review and discussion of influential movies and books from 1946, 1953, 1965, 1973, 1984, and 1999. Each session will focus on one year in the categories of Oscar Winner, Box Office Winner, New York Times Fiction Bestseller, and Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. Bring your thoughts and memories to share! Class meets the following Fridays at 10 a.m. –

German Shepherd Club starts 2017 workshops The German Shepherd Dog Club of San Diego County will start its second year of socialization/obedience workshops with trainer Dale Proctor at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the San Dieguito County Park in Del Mar. The monthly workshops are designed to introduce owners to and familiarize them with one of the smartest breed of dogs. In addition to the lecture and working class time, participants will have a chance to meet other German Shepherd owners and club members in a relaxed environment while improving socialization/obedience skills and knowledge.

“The workshops were enthusiastically received last year and we are looking forward to welcoming students of all levels, from first time owners to advanced,” said Barbara Resnick, the club’s obedience chair. The workshops are held on the fourth Saturdays of the month. Advance registration is required. The cost is $20 for the first dog and $10 for a second dog or class. Contact Barbara Resnick: barbara_resnick@sbcglobal.net (858) 756-2071. Those who participate in the workshops are eligible to join club members for group walks at various sites around the county.

Don Diego will offer $65,000 in college scholarships The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation will offer a record total of $65,000 in 2017 college scholarships to 27 outstanding students who reside in San Diego County and have participated in the San Diego County Fair and/or other activities associated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This 2017 program of substantially increased monetary awards and recipients marks a major expansion for Don Diego, which began in 1986 providing $1,000 scholarships to three students. In 2016, 12 students shared a total of $40,500 in scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2017. Finalist interviews will take place in May. Recipients will be honored at the

exclusive Don Diego Gala to be held during the 2017 San Diego County Fair. Each recipient also will receive a personalized Legacy Brick to be installed at the Don Diego Legacy Brick Fountain at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Depending upon the category in which a student applies (one category per student), eligibility is open to high school seniors planning to attend a twoor four-year college; in the Employee category, also to students currently enrolled in college. Full eligibility requirements and applications are at www.dondiegoscholarship.org. Please direct questions to Executive Director Chana Mannen at cmannen@sdfair.com.

12 p.m.: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/12, 6/2, and 7/7. Understanding Dementia – This class is designed for anyone who want to know more about memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, diagnosis, and important steps to take following a diagnosis. Amy Abrams, MSW/MPH, with Alzheimer’s San Diego, will present this valuable information on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Please call (858) 756-3041 to reserve your space. Guided Group Meditation – Get your week off to a great start by enjoying a 30-minute guided group meditation followed by an optional discussion. Join Chopra Center Certified instructor Lizzy Weiss, Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and learn to reduce stress and enhance well-being. If weather permits, meditation will take place in the Senior Center garden. Please bring a jacket or

blanket to ensure your comfort during your meditation practice. Art History Video Lecture – Enjoy an art history video lecture from the Great Courses Teaching Company hosted by Jan Lyon. This class meets on the following Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.: 1/30, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, and 4/10. Classical Music Appreciation – Instructor Randy Malin leads this class featuring classical music composers and the music that has endured through the ages. Join Randy for a little history, a little biography, and a lot of music! This class meets on the following Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: 2/6, 2/13, and 4/24. Balance & Fall Prevention Fitness Class – Tuesday afternoons from 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., licensed physical therapist, Cathy Boppert, leads the class in

performing practical and useful exercises to improve balance, strengthen muscles, and help prevent falls. The cost for each class is $10 paid to the instructor. Acting Class with Monty Silverstone – Instructor Monty Silverstone will conduct six weekly classes teaching students about monologues, scene study, and cold reading from scripts. Monty is an accomplished actor and father of Hollywood actress Alicia Silverstone. Please call (858) 759-7881 for more information. Oil Painting Class – Create beautiful works of art using your favorite photos – from portraits to landscapes. Instructor, Lynne Zimet, provides step-by-step demonstrations using various techniques. All levels are welcome. There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. Class meets each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

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Girls Jr. Dunkers, Charity Poker Tournament, new winter classes and more at the RSF Community Center Charity Poker Tournament- Jan. 28 Are you and your friends feeling lucky? Then “Put Your Hearts on the Table” Saturday, Jan.28, at our exciting No-Limit Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament! The event will take place from 6-11 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and players of all levels will compete for this year’s title of “Champ of the Ranch” and the chance to win a variety of exciting prizes. The evening will feature a hosted bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, opportunity prizes, and live jazz! Cost for a Player Pass is $250 and a Spectator Pass is $100. Spectators will have the opportunity to improve their beginning poker skills at a learner’s table. All proceeds benefit the RSF Community Center, a nonprofit 501(C) 3 organization. Seating is limited. For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit RSFCC.org or call 858-756-2461. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Girls Jr. Dunkers Registration Open! Registration for our Girls Jr. Dunkers basketball league is now open! This is a great opportunity for young athletes to compete in this recreation league with neighbors and friends right here in Rancho Santa Fe. Girls in grades 1 - 6 will be divided by age into three divisions, Instructional, Rookie and Star. Community Center family membership is required for all players. The league relies on local sponsors and volunteer coaches for support. Sponsor, your name will be printed on a team’s jerseys and game banner and

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Tibetan instruments to create ‘Transformational Sound’ at Japanese Garden BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT For almost 20 years, Diane Mandle has been using Tibetan “singing bowls” to create waves of sound that soothe and awaken body, mind and spirit. A frequent presenter at the Chopra Center, the Golden Door and Rancho la Puerta, she will introduce her audience to her Himalayan soundscapes in a concert at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park on Jan. 29. More than an ordinary concert, the event is billed as “an intense transformational sound immersion with Tibetan bowls, bells, planetary gong and percussion.” “When ancient instruments like Tibetan singing bowls are struck and ‘sung’ in specific rhythmic patterns, they create harmonic sound vibrations that impact the sympathetic nervous system and create a deep sense of peace and well-being,” said Mandle, an Encinitas resident who has traveled to Tibet, India and Nepal to gather instruments and deeper knowledge of the cultures that produce them. “The singing bowls are instruments of compassion that gently nudge us back into our memory of wholeness,” she explained. “Tibetan teachings stress the inter-relationship of all things and these sacred instruments encourage us out of our own small identities of self and into a higher state of consciousness and kindness. That’s their job.” Mandle was a holistic healing practitioner in Massachusetts when she first discovered Tibetan bowls at a health fair. “My first session with the bowls blew my mind,” she

said. “I began a course of study in Sacred Sound Workshops, and when I moved to California in 2000, I integrated sound healing into my practice.” Over time, she produced several CDs of singing bowl music, designed a multimedia course, “Ancient Sounds for a New Age: Introduction to Himalayan Sacred Sound Instruments,” and started a Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing School. She now has a large collection of instruments, and usually brings about 25 bowls to each concert, along with assorted bells, whistles, chimes, shakers, and a giant, deep-toned “planetary gong.” “My aim is to bring the audience into an alpha brain-wave state,” she said. “So I gauge the energy of the group, and work with what I pick up, improvising within a rhythmic structure.” The hour-long concert at the Japanese Garden’s indoor pavilion will be a fine chance to experience “transformational sound immersion,” and learn about the instruments that create it. For an additional outdoor experience of peace and well-being, you may want to come early and stroll through the gardens. ■ IF YOU GO: Tibetan Bowl & Gong Concert with Diane Mandle, 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at Inamori Pavilion at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, San Diego. Q&A will follow. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at door, plus $8-$10 to visit the gardens. Tickets: (619) 232-2722. Note: Chairs provided, or bring a mat to lie on, if you prefer. For more details, visit niwa.org

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Diane Mandle (and her mirror image) poses with some of her Tibetan instruments.