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February 23, 2017
Planning in the works for Del Mar’s first Breeders’ Cup
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County Supervisors wait on community choice energy study ■ See inside for a variety of photos of community events.
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BY KAREN BILLING Despite many public comments in support, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors opted not to go forward with a feasibility study on community choice aggregation (CCA), instead voting to wait a year and see how other cities’ and jurisdictions’ studies progress. Currently the cities of San Diego and Solana Beach are conducting studies on CCA and the cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and Oceanside are also considering community choice
energy. A CCA program allows local governments to buy and sell electricity generated by renewable resources while the utility continues to deliver power through the grid, maintain the grid and provide other customer services. Entities who have CCAs in operation include Marin County, Sonoma County, Lancaster and San Francisco. The study was estimated to cost SEE STUDY, A24
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BY KAREN BILLING San Diego City Council approved a site development permit for the widening of El Camino Real and the replacement of the existing aging, narrow bridge across the San Dieguito River at its Feb. 14 meeting. District 1 Councilmember Barbara Bry quickly made the motion to approve the long-awaited
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A Breeders’ Cup festival, which will start about a week before the races, will include such events as a golf tournament, concerts and a 10k run, said Fleming in an interview after the meeting. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, host for the Breeder’s Cup, has proposed erecting a large party tent in Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park for events, and that request is pending approval by city officials. Attendance will be capped at 37,000 for each day of the two-day racing event, smaller crowds than the more than 40,000 spectators who typically show up for opening day of Del Mar’s summer race season. However, the Breeders’ Cup audience will include visitors from around the world, and the crowd could feature foreign sovereigns and heads of state, Fleming said. “The small group that does come tends to spend a lot of money,” Fleming said. Fleming pointed to a study commissioned by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, which SEE BREEDERS’ CUP, A24
El Camino Real widening, new bridge to begin in 2021
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BY JOE TASH Tickets for the first-ever Breeders’ Cup horse race to be held at the Del Mar Race Track, one of the premier events on the sport’s annual calendar, are set to go on sale to the public March 6. An executive with the Breeders’ Cup gave an update on planning for the event, set for Nov. 3-4, to the board of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds and race track, at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. “We’re so excited to show the world what Del Mar is about,” said Drew Fleming, senior vice president with the Breeders’ Cup organization. “This is the Super Bowl of horse racing,” said Tim Fennell, CEO and general manager of the fairgrounds. The Breeders’ Cup includes two days of horse racing, with a total of 13 races — plus an “under-card,” with purses and awards totaling $28 million, Fleming said. “It’s the world’s richest two days of racing,” he said.
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Fairgrounds employees set to receive $500 ‘thank you’ BY JOE TASH Directors with the board that oversees the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds have decided to reward their employees for their work in 2016 with $500 gift cards that can be used to purchase gasoline or goods at local merchants. The board of the 22nd District Agricultural Association approved the employee recognition awards at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The district has about 180 full-time employees who are eligible for the award, and most are expected to receive the full amount of $500, said Tim Fennell, CEO and general manager for the fairgrounds. Fennell and his two deputy general managers are not eligible. The Superior Accomplishment Awards Program, as it is called by the state, helps boost employee “morale and team spirit,” Fennell wrote in a report to the board. He noted in the report that the 22nd DAA’s net income for 2016, minus depreciation, was $3.7 million. The district’s 2017 operating budget includes
expenses of $75.4 million. “I know it’s important,” Fennell said of the reward program in an interview. “Our results demonstrate that. Your greatest asset is your people, and the two most powerful words in the English language are, ‘Thank you.’ This is a major thank you.” The award for employees who did not work all of 2016 at the fairgrounds will be pro-rated, Fennell said. Each employee will be evaluated separately, and Fennell estimated that 10 to 15 percent would not receive awards. The program has been in place since 1998, and was suspended in 2008, following the financial downturn, and again in 2011 and 2012 at the request of state officials, amid concerns that it did not comply with state personnel rules. It was reinstated about three years ago and the awards have been given to employees annually since then, Fennell said. Employees will have their choice of gift cards from merchants such as Target or Home Depot or gasoline stations, he said.
CCA student named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts candidate Canyon Crest Academy student and RSF resident Jayden Gillespie has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholar in the Arts candidates in 2017. The candidates were nominated from over 11,000 participants in the annual YoungArts competition conducted by the National YoungArts Foundation. If named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, Jayden will be the first male African American high school student to have earned the honor. In addition to being a Presidential Scholar candidate, Jayden’s film “Slide” is also being featured in the 2017 24th Annual Latino Film Festival. Jayden is the son of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Lisa Gillespie. Semifinalists will be announced early April and Scholars in May.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of the nation’s most Jayden distinguished Gillespie graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and
technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. All Scholars are invited to Washington, DC in June for the National Recognition Program, featuring various events and enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony. For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, parents and students can call the Presidential Scholars Office at 507-931-8345, or send an e-mail to PSP@scholarshipamerica.org. Visit www.ed.gov/programs/psp/ awards.html
Car crashes into tree on El Montevideo On Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11:24 a.m. , firefighters from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, Encinitas Fire Department and Solana Beach Fire Department responded to the report of a traffic collision on El Montevideo near Via de Fortuna.
When they arrived on scene, firefighters found one vehicle had gone off the road and hit a tree. The driver and one passenger were able to get out of the car and were transported to the hospital via ambulance with minor injuries. A second passenger was trapped in
the car up against the tree. Crews worked to extricate the passenger from the vehicle and then transported him to the hospital via Mercy Air with critical injuries. California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident.
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Tasty memoir dishes up food, family and friendship BY JOE TASH s the daughter of a Middle Eastern father and an American mother, Diana Abu-Jaber grew up in a household with strict, traditional rules – she and her sisters were not allowed to date or indulge their romantic passions. Instead, she said, they developed a strong love of the sensual, and the kitchen table became a cornerstone of family life. “Food became one of those sensual pools... that led me to love the body, the forbidden... all the things that had been taboo in my childhood,” said Abu-Jaber, the featured speaker at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society. Abu-Jaber, the author of four novels and two memoirs, came to talk about her latest work, a family history called “Life Without a Recipe,” which was published by Norton in 2016. The book weaves together the writer’s memories of her life’s milestones – from the adoption of her daughter to the deaths of close family members – with details about the dishes prepared for or by her at various stages of both childhood and adulthood. Two key figures emerge in the book – her maternal grandmother, Grace, of German heritage, who plied her grandchildren with a rich assortment of cookies, cakes and other baked goods, and her father, Bud, who grew up in Jordan, and served as her family’s most prominent culinary practitioner. The two don’t get along, wrote Abu-Jaber, but they agree on “everything. Especially the two essentials: 1. Men are terrible. 2. Save your money.” “Also, they both want all the love. As if there is a limited supply and never enough to go around. They wrangle over the children’s souls and both set out food for us, bait inside a trap. Bud cooks – earthy, meaty dishes with lemon and oil and onion. Gram is more ruthless – she pries open those foil-lined tins, cookies covered with sugar crystals like crushed rubies, the beckoning finger of vanilla,” Abu-Jaber wrote. While she didn’t intentionally set out to be a food writer, cooking and eating emerged as a theme in a number of her
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Award-winning journalist Susan Taylor presents ‘Do Pigs Fly?’ at RSF Women’s Fund meeting Feb. 28 On Feb. 28, the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund will host its February General Meeting and Site Visit Signup at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Susan the 1929 Taylor Room. The event will feature Susan Taylor, a former NBC San Diego news anchor for 15 years who now represents Scripps Health as Executive Director of External Affairs. Taylor will discuss her career in broadcasting, how she got started, what she has learned from the industry, how her career choice affected her life, and her personal journey through the stories that she was involved with during her broadcast career. She has covered wars, terrorism, bombings, and interviewed
Prime Ministers and Nobel Peace prize winners, receiving Emmys and other broadcasting accolades for her work. She will explain how she came to change her career. The main topic of her speech “Do Pig’s Fly” also integrates her father and her son into her story. Taylor will make you laugh and cry all at the same time. A New England native, Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting and film from Boston University. She began her broadcast career in Boston as a writer and associate producer. Prior to San Diego, she worked for television stations throughout the country. She has covered the O.J. Simpson trial, the downfall of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, the Super Bowl riots in Miami, the Northridge earthquake and the San Diego wildfires of 2003 and 2007.
In her current role at Scripps Health, Taylor educates a variety of audiences about significant changes underway in healthcare both locally and nationally and is a strong proponent for prevention and wellness. Fee for this meeting is $15 per person. Registration link is available at www.rsfwomensfund.org. Coffee and Socializing begins at 9 a.m. Guests are always welcome at RSFWF events. This event is open to women in the community who have an interest in learning about The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund. Founded in 2004, this nonprofit philanthropic organization of dynamic, charitable women have pooled their resources to make an impact on the lives of those in need in the San Diego community. To date, the group has granted over $3 million to local nonprofit organizations.
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RSF Community Center’s ‘Over the Top Tables’ Spring Luncheon March 22 The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center will hold its popular “Over the Top Tables” Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, March 22, at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. Gather your friends, choose a decorating theme, and join in the fun of this creative extravaganza. The luncheon’s theme, “Over the Top Tables,” reflects the variety of unique tabletop designs on display. Awards for individual tables are given in four categories: Most Elegant, Most Unexpected, Most Amusing and Most Over-the-Top. Linda Durket, executive director of the Community Center said, “Whether guests are in it to win it or just love the atmosphere
of creativity, everyone has a great time. It’s really about friends coming together to share their love of decorating and to raise funds for the Community Center.” If you would like to host a table, the cost is $1,000 for a table of 10 guests or $100 per guest. For more information, please call the RSF Community Center at 858-756-2461 or contact Linda Durket at ldurket@rsfcc.org. All proceeds benefit the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, a local non-profit 501(C)3 organization whose mission is to enhance the spirit and benefits of life in Rancho Santa Fe through programs, events and services of enrichment, recreation and outreach for all ages. For more information on the center visit www.RSFCC.org.
‘Music, Mimosas & More’ brings Rodgers & Hammerstein to the Village Church at Broadway brunch event A spirited Broadway brunch featuring performances of the greatest hits of American songwriting duo Rodgers & Hammerstein is planned for the Village Church on Sunday, Feb. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the afternoon event – Music, Mimosas & More – will help fund the church’s Chancel Choir Presbyterian Heritage Concert Tour to Scotland June 9-20 of this year. Members of the church’s Chancel Choir will tour six cities in 11 days, performing sacred music in various churches, including St. Giles Cathedral and the Iona Abbey, to mark the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. “This trip overseas will help us share God’s gift of music as well as learn about the great heritage of our faith,” said the Rev. Dr. Baca, senior pastor of the Village Church. “And we’ll be encouraging cross-cultural relationships by which the world-wide community is strengthened.” Baca is just one of several soloists who
will entertain the Sunday afternoon crowd at the Village Church Fellowship Center. Others include Katie Walders, Elly Roseberry, Aaron Bullard and Yo Oh. The audience will be encouraged to sing along with cherished classics from Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, Cinderella, Carousel and the Sound of Music. Well-known North County pianist Rosemarie Kubes will accompany the singers under the direction of Juan Carlos Acosta, director of Music Ministries at the Village Church. A full buffet lunch will be catered by several choir members while others will circulate through the crowd, topping off mimosas. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children with premier reserved tables of 10 selling for $500. Tickets can be purchased at the Village Church or online at www.villagechurch.org/broadway-brunch. For more information, contact Brenda Hayward at 858-342-0416.
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Mom, baby yoga classes offered at RSF Library in March BY KAREN BILLING Mother and baby yoga classes are coming to Rancho Santa Fe Library courtesy of Seed & Song, a new yoga program that incorporates music to create a space where mothers can connect with themselves, their child and their community. The three women founders of Seed & Song believe that in this frantic, fast-paced world there is an incredible power in taking a breath and singing a song. The free mom and baby yoga classes will be held Wednesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. A class tailored to moms and preschool-age children will be held Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to join and there will likely be extra mats available but attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, water and blanket for their babies. Friends Melissa Kushnaryov, Laura Rose Anderson and Vanessa Contopolus launched Seed & Song a year ago in San Diego. They developed a curriculum that heavily involves music therapy as both Anderson and Contopolus are board certified music therapists. Kushnaryov has been a yoga teacher for 10 years, specializing in restorative and pre/postnatal yoga, and Anderson is an Ashtanga yoga
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practitioner who also specializes in pre/postnatal yoga. Contopolus’ and Kushnaryov’s experiences with motherhood also played a big role in developing Seed & Song classes to be a “sacred space” for mothers to connect to their bodies, baby and breath. “We started to see the really powerful impact yoga can have and, with that population, not just moms alone but moms and babies experiencing something special together,” Kushnaryov said. “Nobody has combined music therapy and yogic philosophies in this way for this population.”
“We found a way for them to move together through it,” Kushnaryov said. “It is nurturing for the baby and therapeutic and restorative for the mother and it gives them an opportunity to experience a class together.” Classes have been held at the Tree of Life Birth Center in Encinitas and Seed & Song is hoping to hold more sessions in North County. In February, they began renting studio space for classes at Studio Lively in University Heights and also do birthday parties, baby showers and private “host your own” classes as well.
All of the music was created to support the movement and flow of the class while also supporting babies in their motor, social and language development. A mother’s voice can offer recognition and security and singing cultivates bonding. There is a lot of interaction between mom and baby through the movements, as well while mom is getting in a solid yoga practice. For example, as a mom goes through a cobra series, babies can have tummy time, the babies can be swaddled on the mat while mom poses or babies are held in the mother’s arms.
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Experts to speak on ‘Why the Border Matters’ The Concordia at next Village Viewpoints event in RSF Choir to perform in RSF March 7
Dr. Mary Walshok and Malin Burnham will speak on “Why the Border Matters” at the next Village Viewpoints event on Sunday, March 19, in the Fellowship Center of the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Malin Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be Burnham served beginning at 6 p.m., with Walshok and Burnham 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 March 14 at 5 p.m. Dr. Mary After this time, any remaining Walshok adult tickets will be $30. Tickets may be purchased at www.villageviewpoints.com or by calling 858-756-0249. Walshok and Burnham have been leaders and respected voices in San Diego County for decades on the issue of the cross border economy the county shares with Tijuana. Currently, they both
serve on the Board of Directors of the Smart Border Coalition. Walshok is an author, educator, researcher, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension at the University of California San Diego. She is a thought leader and subject matter expert on aligning workforce development with regional economic growth. As an industrial social scientist focused on the dynamics of regional economic development and transformation, Walshok has studied various communities across America. Burnham has been Chairman of John Burnham & Company Insurance and Burnham Real Estate since 1949. Burnham is a native San Diegan and has been active as a board member of several major corporations and chaired nine major nonprofits and has co-founded 14 organizations in his career, most providing direct local benefit. The Smart Border Coalition is a catalyst to bring together leading academic, business and civic communities from both sides of the San Diego / Tijuana International region to develop databases and policy positions, deliver special events and
programs, and growth of the cross-border economy through jobs creation, workforce development and social interaction. The 4.7 million residents of the Tijuana - San Diego binational mega region are, in fact, neighbors connected not just by economics, social ties, and culture, but also geographically by the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa border crossings the most crossed international border in the world. The Tijuana - San Diego region gives globally-minded companies a unique opportunity to compete by combining the many strengths of one of the world’s largest and most technologically-advanced binational economies. A region that gives companies an offshore competitive advantage while staying nearshore, and on the West Coast of North AmericaThe United States is both Mexico’s largest export and largest import market. Hundreds of thousands of people cross the shared 2000-mile border daily. The daily United States trade total with Mexico is more than $1.5 billion supporting jobs in both countries. – Courtesy of Consul General Will Ostick
Kindergarten, new student enrollment begins soon at R. Roger Rowe School Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2017? Rancho Santa Fe School District and R. Roger Rowe School will begin enrolling kindergarten and new students K-8 for the 2017-2018 school year starting Wednesday, March 1.
Rowe K-5 Principal Kim Pinkerton will be hosting Kindergarten Orientation on Feb. 22 and April 19 at 9 a.m. at R. Roger Rowe School. Please plan to attend one of these orientations to find out what a kindergarten day is like at R. Roger Rowe School. If you are enrolling a new student in
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Young performers rise to top Local philanthropist receives award in LJS&C talent competition The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJS&C) held its 57th annual Young Artists Competition on Jan. 28 on the UC San Diego campus. Ten winners, ages 14-29, were awarded individual prizes of $200-$1,500 in vocal and instrumental categories. First-place winners also receive a paid performance opportunity with the orchestra and chorus on a future subscription season. The competition is open to contestants from San Diego County and Baja California. All 10 artists will repeat their winning performances at a Young Artists Anne Liu Winners Recital on Sunday, Feb. 26, held in a private home in La Jolla. Tickets ($30-$50) are available and can be purchased at 858-534-4637. This year’s first-place winner in the instrumental category was 15-year-old pianist Anne Liu, a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. First-place in the vocal category was soprano Tasha Koontz, age 29, a graduate of Northwestern University, who resides in San Diego and currently sings with the San Diego Opera chorus. Other winners are:
Instrumental Division: Kana Shiotsu, 18, violin, Torrey Pines High School (2nd place); Nathan Rim, 17, viola, Torrey Pines High School (3rd place); Nathan Sariowan, 14, violin, Francis Parker (Most Promising); Jonathan Sussman, 19, flute, resident of San Diego currently at USC Thornton School of Music (Honorable Mention). Vocal Division: Hillary Jean Young, 24, soprano, UC San Diego graduate student (2nd place); Amanda Olea, 23, soprano, SDSU undergraduate (3rd place); Stephanie Ishihara, 28, mezzo-soprano, SDSU undergraduate (Most Promising); Sarabeth Belon, 22, mezzo-soprano, graduate of UCLA, residing in San Diego (Honorable Mention). The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, San Diego’s oldest and largest community orchestra and chorus, is a nonprofit musical performing group dedicated to inspiring San Diego with the joy of music. Its 90-person orchestra and 100-person chorus perform groundbreaking orchestral and choral music along with traditional favorites from the classical repertoire. During the 62nd season, Music Director Steven Schick shares the podium with Choral Director David Chase, in his final season with LJS&C, and guest conductor Michael Gerdes, performing works by Barber, Berlioz, Schoenberg, Nielsen, Verdi, Beethoven, Berio, Stravinsky, and more. LJS&C is an affiliate of UC San Diego. Visit lajollasymphony.com
Ursula Kuster, local skin care manufacturer, philanthropist and founder of Freedom Frontline, a 501-c4 Educational Organization, recently received an award from the United States Marine Corps. The Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding service rendered to the 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion was presented by USO Advisory Board member Tom Garcia, in recognition of Kuster's and Freedom Frontline's significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the Battalion's families. For more information: www.freedomfrontline.com
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Scholar to discuss ‘The Kabbalah of Happiness’ Internationally-acclaimed philosopher and scholar Rabbi Manis Friedman, author of “Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore?” will discuss “The Kabbalah of Happiness” in a community lecture on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Morgan Rabbi Run Club & Resort in Rancho Manis Santa Fe. Friedman Friedman is slated to delve into the ancient wisdom of the Torah and Jewish mysticism to discover the mystery of “Happiness.”
The noted Biblical scholar from St. Paul Minnesota has been interviewed on TV and radio, including CNN, BBC, AND PBS, among others. “One of the great social philosphers in modern times!”- Oxford University. Friedman was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1946 and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 4 years old. In 1970 he moved to St. Paul, where he founded Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies. Visit www.JewishRSF.com or call Chabad Jewish Center of RSF at 858-756-7571 for event details and to RSVP.
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Jeff Deverett – on location in his adoptive San Diego – a producer’s story BY CATHARINE L. KAUFMAN The life of intrepid film producer and entrepreneur Jeff Deverett, a local resident, reads like a blockbuster movie script. Growing up with an identical twin brother, Larry, made it tough to have a sense of individuality. Deverett, however, always dreamed of producing movies, particularly family-oriented, independent ones, and sharing meaningful and wholesome messages with the world. The standing joke among Deverett’s buddies is that when Jeff makes a film, everyone knows how it’s going to end — with a satisfying and positive resolution. He recalls having a heart-to-heart with his dad when planning his future career. Deverett senior advised young Jeff that he should follow his passion and do what he wants to – as long as he goes to law school first. After accepting his father’s suggestion, and graduating in 1985 from the “Harvard of the North,” Osgoode Hall Law School), the neophyte filmmaker landed in his industry of choice with a Toronto-based company called Astral Communications as Vice President of Independent Film Distribution. There, he earned his stripes by learning all facets of the independent film industry. Currently he is President and
CEO of Deverett Media Group, a film and TV production and distribution company located in San Diego. The filmmaker owes the life-changing move to his wife. “Debra said she would divorce me if she had to spend one more winter in Canada. I did simple math, and figured that a move would be cheaper than a divorce,” jokes Deverett. San Diego also fit the bill for climate, lifestyle, and an ideal environment to raise their boys. So far, his industry accomplishments include several family movies in worldwide distribution through Netflix, on which he acted as executive producer. Full Out is a true story of courage and optimism when a 14-year-old San Diegan gymnast named Ariana Berlin missed her chance at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing because of a debilitating car accident. Through persistence and sheer grit, she made a miraculous comeback to pursue her dream. In My Brother’s Keeper, identical twins plan on competing in the National Rowing Championships. When one twin decides to follow a path toward an Ivy League future, the brotherly bond is shattered. Deverett’s latest oeuvre titled Kiss and Cry, with a premier screening at the UltraStar Mission Valley Hazard Center on
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Jeff Deverett, president and CEO of Deverett Media Group Feb. 23, will be debuting on Netflix in April this year. Spoiler alert: This is a true story and a weeper about an accomplished Canadian figure skater, singer and songwriter named Carley Allison, whose dreams and aspirations are dashed as she battles an extremely rare form of tracheal cancer, with only a few cases diagnosed in the world.
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Several common threads run through these stories – extreme hardships hindering competitive passions yet handled with emotional strength and persistence. Deverett gravitates towards this message that gives people the inspiration to deal with the challenges in their own lives. He also frequently incorporates a sports theme in his body of films. As Deverett explains, “Sports resonates with people, and it’s easy to tell a story through this common thread.” Beyond the movie set Deverett shares his verve and expertise by lecturing for several organizations, including the San Diego Filmmakers, San Diego Sports & Entertainment Lawyers, and the San Diego Film Consortium, where he recently conducted a presentation on finance and distribution. A one-person show, Deverett is currently working on producing independent movies in San Diego, and trying to enhance the local film business, that is in its infancy here. “San Diego is the perfect venue to make independent movies, and I’m hoping to be able to facilitate a more robust, local, film-friendly industry that will inspire and employ lots of young, budding, enthusiastic filmmakers,” says Deverett.
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TPHS fundraiser features bestselling author
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Torrey Pines soccer wins Avocado West League Championship In a must-win, final game of the regular season, Torrey Pines boys varsity soccer defeated La Costa Canyon 4-1 to secure the Avocado West League Championship. It was a nice cap to the regular season for the seniors who are not ready for their Falcons soccer careers to end any time soon. In winning the League Championship, TPHS was invited to compete in the CIF Open Division, the highest level of CIF competition from around the county. Torrey Pines (23-4-3) opens against Oceanside (17-2-5) on 2/21/2017 at 5pm at TPHS Stadium.
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Ravens basketball honors Lady Seniors On Feb. 17, Canyon Crest Academy girls basketball paid tribute to its prolific senior class, recognizing five outstanding student-athletes in a 64-20 victory over San Dieguito Academy. For the game, Esther Peluso and Ally Deremer led the Ravens in scoring with 25 points and 24 points, respectively. The Ravens finished the regular season in 2nd place in the Avocado West League with an 8-2 league record and 15-10 overall. The Ravens began playoffs in Division 2 on Feb. 21. The five seniors recognized include: •Caroline Rembolt, guard: Good outside shooter and scorer off the bench. Knocked down 4 three-pointers in the win against San Dieguito. Caroline plans to major in math/statistics next fall in college. •Erin Coogan, guard: Defensive spark in multiple roles, among team leaders in steals and assists. Erin, also a softball player, plans to attend Chapman University and study journalism in the fall. •Erin McBurnett, co-captain guard/forward (12 ppg in Avocado League): Four-year varsity player and one of the most versatile players in the Avocado West League, excelling on both ends of the floor. Among team leaders in steals, rebounds and assists. Erin plans to attend college on the east coast, majoring in biology in preparation for medical school. •Esther Peluso, co-captain forward (13 ppg): Four-year varsity starter really blossomed in senior year, becoming one of
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TPHS boys soccer seniors
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orrey Pines boys soccer team celebrated its 12 graduating seniors on Valentine’s Day.
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y a vote of 4-1, San Dieguito Union High School District trustees in December approved offering stipends to any employee –teacher or not – who gave notice before Feb. 1 of their intent to retire by June 30, the end of the fiscal year. The rationale, according SDUHSD superintendent Eric Dill, was not to provide an early retirement notice for the purpose of reducing the number of highly-paid veteran employees and replacing them with new, and less costly, workers – although the reduction in payroll costs was a secondary benefit. Rather, he said, the primary purpose was to give the district more time to recruit and hire teachers with credentials in hard-to-fill fields. The most difficult areas to recruit teachers, he said, are special education, mathematics and science. In his report to the board, Dill wrote, “The shortage of highly qualified teachers in California is well-documented.” The decision was also driven by the fact that more SDUHSD teachers this year had reached retirement age than in previous years. He said the number this year was about 40, compared to previous years when there were 10 or 12. “Right now we’ve got a huge bubble [of teachers] that are retirement age,” Dill said. “We know we’re going to get a bunch of teachers retiring this year.” He said the retirement age for teachers is typically 58 to 60. By 60 or 61, many employees seriously consider retiring. Dill said he wanted to know early, for planning purposes, the number of those leaving and what credentials they hold, so the district can begin recruiting in those subject areas. “We want to get out in advance of other districts,” he said.
Shortages, he said, are higher for high school districts, which require special single-subject credentials for all course content areas. “The earlier we can determine the number of teachers who intend to retire and the credentials held by those teachers, the earlier we can begin our efforts to recruit highly qualified teachers to fill those vacancies,” Dill said. The incentive if notice was given in Jan. was 5 percent of their annual salary, and 2 percent for notices given Feb. 1 to Feb. 15. He said the stipends would cost the district roughly between $3,000 and $6,000 per employee and “would be paid for out of the substantial salary and benefit savings recognized through attrition,” Dill wrote in his report. “We’ve had little success when we’ve just nudged them,” he said in an interview. “This is an intent to get people to commit early.” He added that it was important to know who was not leaving as well, for more accurate budget projections. “If we have another year of very few retirements, I need to know that too,” he said. “The longer we wait to replace retiring teachers, the more difficult it will be to find replacements, in addition to the teachers we need to hire to accommodate enrollment growth,” the board report reads. Dill said the stipend was not intended to encourage anyone to retire. “This is not meant to incentivize anyone to leave,” he said. “This is to incentivize anyone who already is thinking of leaving to let us know so we can start planning.” If the district receives retirement notices later in the year, the district has to scramble, he said, to find qualified replacements, noting that the district wants to avoid repeating last fall’s school openings
www.rsfreview.com when substitutes were hired for classes that had no qualified teachers. Not just teachers It’s not just certificated teachers who were offered the stipend. It was offered to all certificated non-teachers as well as classified employees. “Staff recommends that this stipend apply to classified employees as well,” Dill wrote in his board report. When asked why classified, Dill said the same benefits have always been offered to classified employees when benefits are offered to certificated. Vacancies in classified personnel – secretaries, bus drivers, instructional aides and others – are “an efficiency problem,” he said, noting that it can take up to three months to recruit for a vacancy. Trustee John Salazar, who voted against the offer, wrote in a letter to Dill before the Dec. 8 board meeting, “I think it is a complete waste of taxpayers’ money to pay someone to let you know if they plan on retiring.” Trustee Mo Muir questioned why it seemed the district was encouraging qualified teachers to leave. “I don’t want to lose any good teachers,” she said. Muir disagreed with the offer but voted for it because, she told me, the district needs the money to help lower the deficit, which is estimated to be $9.7 million this year. Trying to strike a balance, Torrey Pines High School student board representative Isaac Gelman asked if the incentive offer could apply only to those teachers in hard-to-fill positions. Although board members agreed it was a good question, Dill said the labor contract did not permit offering a benefit to only select teachers. Giving notice before Feb. 1 were 18 certificated and 18 classified employees – all qualifying for the 5 percent stipend. For certificated staff, Dill estimated the stipends would cost the district about $127,000, and the net savings after hiring replacements would be about $1.3 million. For classified, he estimated the
stipends would cost the district about $51,200, and the net savings after hiring replacements would be about $283,700. The total cost for the stipends for all those who gave notice is about $180,000. If the district decides not to hire replacements for some positions, the savings would be higher, Dill said. On Feb. 14, Dill said there have been no employees taking advantage of the 2 percent stipend for notices given between Feb. 1 and Feb. 15. He did say that a few people will give notice before the end of the fiscal year, but they will receive no stipend. “The net savings will be larger, but the positions will be more challenging to fill before school starts,” he said. Who’s leaving A revised list of resignations was handed out at the Feb. 2 school board meeting, updating the list posted in the agenda before the meeting. The revised list is still not available on-line, even after I asked multiple times. Because the agenda on the district’s website has not been updated as of press time, the public can only review the full list by contacting the superintendent’s office directly. Eighteen certificated employee resignations were accepted: 14 teachers and four non-teachers. Ten of those 14 teacher resignations are for teachers of art, English, physical education and other subjects not considered difficult to fill. One of those 10 is Bob Croft, who is listed as teaching P.E. and English at Earl Warren Middle School. But according to the district, he has not taught in the classroom since 2010. Croft is paid a full salary – $125,797 – and serves as president of the San Dieguito Faculty Association, the district’s teachers union. The district pays a substitute to teach his classes. Besides continuing to receive his full salary through the end of the fiscal year, Croft will receive over $6,000 as a stipend for announcing his resignation in January. SEE SUTTON, A24
Safety alert: Recalled smoke detectors may still be in use Residents may have a false sense of security when it comes to their smoke detectors. In 2014, Edwards/Interlogix issued a recall of its 400/500 series smoke detectors due to a radio frequency interference issue that could keep the device from sounding during a fire. It has been brought to the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District’s (RSFFPD) attention that some homes within the district may still be using these smoke detectors. The RSFFPD strongly urges all residents to check to make sure their smoke detectors are in working order and are not included in the recall. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission: This recall involves 33 models of the 400 and
500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system. Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors are identical. The 2-wire or 4-wire detectors are round, white and measure 6 inches across by 2 inches high. The smoke detectors were made for professional installation and used primarily in commercial buildings, schools, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes as part of the fire alarm system. Recalled units have date codes 13084 through 14059. If you have a security company that monitors your smoke detectors, contact them immediately to schedule an inspection to ensure your smoke detectors are not on the recall list.
For more information on the recall, including how to replace recalled smoke detectors, please visit the CPSC’s website, www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/esl-interlogix-hardwired-smoke-alarms-recalled. --Submitted press release from the RSF Fire District
CRIME LOG Feb. 14 Fraud-7700 block of Road to Zanzibar, 5:11 a.m. Feb. 19 Fraud-18400 block of Via Candela, 2:30 a.m.
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Former MLB pitcher speaks at TPHS Baseball Lecture Series
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orrey Pines High School’s Baseball Program recently presented its fifth annual Lecture Series event featuring former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott who spoke on the topic “Perseverance & Overcoming Adversity.” The event also included a private reception. Abbott was born Sept. 19, 1967, in Flint, Michigan without a right hand. He was an All-American hurler at Michigan; won the Sullivan Award in 1987; was the pitcher for the Gold Medal Olympic Team in 1988; and threw a 4-0 no-hitter for the New York
Yankees versus Cleveland (Sep. 4, 1993). Abbott played for 10 seasons on four different teams and ended his big league playing career in 1999. Abbott has worked with The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on several initiatives encouraging businesses to hire people with disabilities. Today, in addition to often being a guest pitching instructor during spring training for the Los Angeles Angels, Abbott is a motivational speaker. Online: www.delmartimes.net
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Canyon Crest boys basketball earns top seed in CIF Division 2 Playoffs
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The Torrey Pines boys lacrosse team: Standing: Coach Greg Kirk, Alderik van der Heyde, Ronan Gilliland, Caden Wolfson, Myles Hubers, Sam Xavier, Gavin Cady, Head Coach Jono Zissi; Sitting: Team Manager Alijan Dehbozorgo, Jordan Yusunas, Tyler Jenkel, Noah Rubin, Team Manager Nabil Hussain
Senior Dinner held for Torrey Pines boys lacrosse team The Torrey Pines boys lacrosse team celebrated its Senior Dinner on Feb. 15 at Morgan Run Club & Resort. “The Annual Senior Dinner is one of many wonderful traditions in our Torrey Pines lacrosse program. An evening for our seniors to address one another on what the program means to them and what they hope to accomplish in their final season together,” reflects Head Coach Jono Zissi.
CCA closed out the 2016-2017 regular season with wins over La Costa Canyon 51-42 and San Dieguito Academy 75-54. The Ravens finished the season with school record, 20 wins. At La Costa Canyon, CCA was down by as many as 12 points in the first half before a strong defensive effort helped them take control of the game in the third quarter. The Ravens never trailed in the second half. Ryan Michaels and Tyler Elsom led with 11 and 10 points respectively. On Friday against San Dieguito, CCA held a narrow lead most of the game before a dominating fourth quarter performance put the game out of reach for the visitors from SDA. MJ Metz led the game with 21 points and Aaron Acosta, back from an ankle injury, scored 12. Following the win on Friday, Canyon Crest (20-7) was awarded the top seed in the CIF Division 2 playoffs and will host a first round game on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. against the 16th seed, the Del Norte Nighthawks (12-15). The two teams played earlier in the season with CCA winning 46-27. If Canyon Crest defeats Del Norte,
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FROM BREEDERS’ CUP, A1 looked at the economic impacts of the 2013 Breeders’ Cup, held at Santa Anita Park. The study found that nearly 65,000 people attended the two-day event, with about two-thirds coming from outside of L.A. County. The report said visitors, members of the media, race participants and the host organization spent $39.5 million, while indirect economic benefits added up to some $35 million. State and local tax coffers were boosted
FROM STUDY, A1 $200,000. In choosing not to support the study, Vice Chair Kristin Gaspar said none of the supervisors are against the concept of cleaner energy and competitive energy rates. “There are many jurisdictions in the feasibility process stage. There are fewer jurisdictions that actually have implemented and have a CCA operational, so in my view the CCA is still in its infancy compared to where it will be over the next few years,” Gaspar said. “What’s the rush? Let’s get it right and not rushed.” Gaspar said there are times when being a trailblazer is of clear value but there could also be value in waiting. By waiting, she said the county will be able to learn from the studies performed by neighbors and capitalize on advancements made in the fast-moving renewable energy market. “Patience allows us to evaluate the outcomes of jurisdictions who’ve moved forward with CCAs,” Gaspar said. “I want to confidently look at our residents and say we’re providing them with cleaner power and lower rates.” Chair Dianne Jacob made a motion to approve the CCA feasibility study but it was not seconded.
by $4.8 million, the report said. Ticket prices will range from $35 for the infield, to $1,875 for premium dining packages, Fleming said. The marquee race, the Breeders’ Cup Classic, carries a $6 million purse, said Fleming. The Breeders’ Cup was first held in 1984 at Hollywood Park, and this year will mark the 34th annual edition of the event. For more information about the Breeders’ Cup, or to buy tickets once they go on sale, visit www.breederscup.com.
“I feel pretty strongly that doing a feasibility study is the next step in at least seeing if this works or not. I don’t know what the fear is,” Jacob said. “If it’s the $200,000 I think there’s a way to address that issue.” During public comment, many residents advocated for the feasibility study, saying community choice is the most-cost effective way to accelerate energy independence and is good for the economy as well as the environment, creating more local jobs. “We are beyond disappointed that the county chose to keep its families in the dark, away from energy freedom and choice, and dependent on a monopoly to provide its power — the opposite of the American way,” said Climate Action Campaign Executive Director Nicole Capretz, who was one of 20 public speakers at the meeting. “We will not give up our quest for energy freedom and clean air.” Van Collinsworth, director of Preserve Wild Santee, said the county has delayed far too long on CCAs and should instead aim to be a leader in this effort. He said there is no question that greenhouse gas emissions are increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, which can be costly for lives, property and infrastructure.
FROM SUTTON, A22 Of the hard-to-fill positions, four of the 14 were teachers of science and math, and none were special education. The four science/math teachers are: Susan Atkinson, math teacher at La Costa Canyon High School; Isla Cordelae, science teacher at Torrey Pines; David Fleischman, physics teacher at Torrey Pines; and Celia Walsh, science teacher at Oak Crest Middle School. Other teacher resignations by school include: •Canyon Crest Academy: Lisa Caston, Carol Limbach •La Costa Canyon: Deborah Elliott, Joseph McCormick, Jamie Ritchie, Daniel Salas • Torrey Pines: Daniel Aposhian •Carmel Valley Middle School: Kim Bullock, Sally Hackworth The four certificated non-teacher employees are: •Adrienne St. George Cavanaugh, district library media coordinator •Jeanne Jones, assistant principal at San Dieguito Academy
FROM WIDENING, A1 environmentally superior alternative for the widening, offering minimum impacts to land use and the best long-term improvement for traffic conditions. As it is the environmentally superior alternative, the project would qualify for $15-$20 million in federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The road will be 60 feet from curb to curb, with a total width of 104 feet, which includes a 22-foot parkway, bike lanes and sidewalks.
“We have no choice other than to respond with the most aggressive greenhouse gas reductions feasible while there is still opportunity to mitigate damage being done daily to climatic systems,” Collinsworth said. “The most effective tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a community choice program.” Public comment also included a few skeptics who had concerns about the viability of CCAs and the county’s financial risk. Frank Urtasun, representing Sempra Services Corporation, said the county should consider and study all alternatives, not just community choice, to find which gives the county the greatest return on investment. “CCAs are actually discouraging investments in renewable projects,” Urtasun said. “This is because utilities enter into long-term contracts that result in new construction of renewable projects while CCA providers typically enter into shorter term contracts with the existing resource.” While they did not approve moving forward with the CCA study, the supervisors did approve several next steps in its Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan. The county’s Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan (CREP) and Climate Action Plan are
•Elizabeth Levario, counselor at La Costa Canyon •Torrie Norton, associate superintendent of human resources The 18 resignations from classified employees include bus drivers, secretaries, instructional aides, grounds workers, administrative assistants, nutrition services workers, the director of student information services (Patricia Gaul) and the chief facilities officer (Russell Thornton). What’s the problem? What’s wrong with this plan is that, despite Dill’s assertion that the stipend is not an incentive to retire, that’s exactly what it amounts to. There are ways to attract highly qualified teachers to the district besides giving away district money. Signing bonuses for hard-to-fill positions are commonly used, for example. And offering stipends to classified employees because the district has always offered to one group the same for all groups makes no sense. “It’s the way we’ve always done it” is the common district excuse for so many costly
The existing El Camino Real will stay as an access road to the existing businesses. For the new bridge, the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority is seeking grant funding to build a cantilever on the west side to allow for safe horse crossings. Signals will be installed at the intersections of San Dieguito Road, at the Del Mar Horsepark entrance and at Via de la Valle, where the road will now line up with the existing De la Valle Place. An undercrossing will connect the Coast to Crest Trail where it runs through the valley.
separate but related projects. The CREP provides review of renewable energy opportunities in the unincorporated county while the Climate Action Plan addresses the county’s approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors, including energy. The Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2012 and was challenged in court—litigation concluded in 2015 and development of the new plan begun. The board is expected to consider the new Climate Action Plan in winter 2018. The comprehensive renewable energy plan has been in development since 2013. The Planning Commission reviewed recommendations from county consultants in October 2016 and supported 11 of their 17 options. Eight of the 11 consultant recommendations supported by the Planning Commission required no additional costs and the board of supervisors approved seven of those — including forming a sustainability task force; tracking community solar and initiatives; increasing renewable energy generation, transmission, use and storage; developing strategies that address barriers to alternative fuel deployment; promoting vetted renewable energy finance mechanisms; and developing and implementing
traditions that can no longer be justified. If one accepts what Dill wrote in his board report, that it is “a highly competitive market for certificated staff,” then what is the point of incentivizing secretaries and bus drivers to retire? Furthermore, if the intent is to get a head start on the hiring of science, math and special education teachers, only four gave notice. The rest are positions that are less hard to fill. And one more point. Torrie Norton, the district’s associate supt. of human resources, is taking advantage of the policy she and Dill formulated together, by herself announcing her resignation. Norton is paid $195,466 annually, as of July 1, 2016. That, by the way, is up from $162,265 in June 2015. She and the three other associate superintendents are paid exactly the same – which means that a replacement for Norton will be offered her same salary. Not much savings there. Norton’s stipend will be close to $10,000. Salazar was nearly apoplectic over what he called a “money giveaway,” suggesting that
public outreach strategies. These steps will go along with sustainability efforts the county has already implemented: The Alpine and Imperial Beach libraries are zero net energy facilities, they have installed 37 electric vehicle charging stations at 10 county sites and the county participates in direct access purchasing of energy, of which 25 percent is renewable energy. The county also has designed a green building incentive program and amended the building code to promote renewable energy and expedite permit processing. Instead of the feasibility study, District 1 Supervisor Greg Cox said he would rather focus on getting the county’s Climate Action Plan completed in a more expeditious manner than winter 2018. “Frankly that’s not acceptable,” Cox said. “We’ve got a need to have a Climate Action Plan done in a much shorter time frame instead of pursuing feasibility studies… To me that’s the higher priority right now and I’m more than willing to sit back and allow the city of San Diego and Solana Beach and Del Mar and perhaps others to finish their studies and have the benefit of evaluating those studies before we bring up the question of are we going to pursue a CCA for the unincorporated area or the entire county.”
most of these people would have retired anyway, without a bonus. He is doubtful that it will be difficult to fill the vacant teaching positions, considering that the teachers’ contract includes the outrageous statement that San Dieguito teachers must be the highest paid in the county. Lest we be distracted by the claim to justify the stipends that the district will realize tremendous savings when these veteran employees are replaced by less costly workers, keep in mind that those savings would have been realized anyway, without the stipends. But it’s done. And the news, after offering money to know how many science, math and special education teachers will be leaving, is merely four. To learn this, it will cost the district about $180,000 in stipends. Just wondering how many musical instruments and how much science equipment $180,000 could buy. Sr. Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.
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Art experts to discuss ‘Hidden Masterpieces’ A reception and lecture titled “Hidden Masterpieces,” presented by the San Diego Museum of Art, Great Masters and Guru, will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m., at the RSF Garden Club. Featured speakers will be Roxana Velasquez, Maruja Baldwin executive director of the San Diego Museum of Art, and Maurizio Seracini, founder of Great Masters Art. This event unveils “The Digital Clinical Chart,” a revolutionary way to explore and study art using virtual and augmented reality. The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club is located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served with musical entertainment by the Wayne Foster Band.
Foundation to host charity cycling event Team Godfather Charitable Foundation, based in Encinitas, has met a $1 million fundraising goal and will host the fifth annual Bike 4 Mike charity cycling event on March 19. The event, at Del Mar Fairgrounds, will benefit the foundation's goal to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) while honoring Michael Ramirez, a Carlsbad resident who died after a battle with the disease. Distances at the event are 10, 25, 50 and 62 miles. It will also feature an after-party with vendor booths, music, food and beverages, as well as a raffle. Gates open at 6 a.m. for late registrations, check-in and breakfast, and the first race will begin at 7:30 a.m. For more information, visit bike4mike.org.
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DART takes aim at rare cancers
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eb. 27 is Rare Disease Day. The emphasis will be on research and the theme “Research brings hope.” A “rare disease” in the United States is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans at any given time. In a population exceeding 325 million people, that makes statistical sense — 200,000 is just 0.06 percent of the total populace — but it’s cold comfort if you’re among those uncommonly afflicted. Because they are infrequently found and healthcare resources are indisputably finite, rare diseases do not attract much attention, comparatively speaking. True to its confounding nature, cancer is both an exception — and not. There are literally scores of rare cancers that pass unnoticed or unknown until, of course, you or someone you know receives such a diagnosis. These cancers are not the subject of broad, deep, relentless study or the target of expensive, national, multi-institutional efforts to find new treatments or cures. But rare tumors cumulatively comprise
more than 20 percent of all cancers diagnosed worldwide. Seemingly diffuse, they represent a massive target worth addressing. A new clinical trial, called Dual Anti-CTLA-4 & Anti-PD-1 blockade in Rare Tumors or, more succinctly, DART, will take a shot. DART is the brainchild of Razelle Kurzrock, M.D., senior deputy director of clinical science at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, and colleagues at SWOG, an acronym for a worldwide network of researchers who design and conduct cancer clinical trials. DART will leverage the emerging promise of immunotherapy (boosting the body’s immune system to fight malignancies) to test combination therapies using two leading-edge immunotherapy drugs — ipilimumab and nivolumab — on 80 rare cancer types, from acinar cell carcinoma to vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. Kurzrock is co-senior study chair with Francis J. Giles, M.D., of Northwestern University. The senior principal investigator for DART is Sandip Patel, M.D., an assistant clinical
professor and medical oncologist at Moores Cancer Center, who helped conceive the original idea. Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pathology at UCSD School of Medicine, is also part of the DART team. DART is the first federally funded immunotherapy trial devoted to studying the rare malignancies. Charles D. Blanke, M.D., the chair of SWOG has described DART as three I’s: impact, immunotherapy and ingenuity. The impact is obvious: Thousands of Americans get a diagnosis of a rare cancer each year. Typically, they are under the age of 40. “DART could point to an effective treatment option for thousands of people,” wrote Blanke on his blog. The trial is ingenious for a less obvious reason. Rare cancer trials are, well, rare because it’s invariably difficult to find enough suitable participants to conduct a dedicated, focused study. DART solves that problem by leveraging another ongoing clinical trial called NCI-MATCH (short for National Cancer Institute-Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice), which looks at patients’ tumors for gene abnormalities for which a targeted drug already exists, something geneticists call an “actionable mutation.” NCI-MATCH patients for whom there is no current treatment option or who have cancers that don’t respond to treatment on that trial may be eligible to enroll in DART. “In a way, NCI-MATCH creates the haystack for DART while also identifying the
needles in that haystack. It’s a way to speed treatments to a population in critical need,” said Blanke. The two drugs being used in DART — ipilimumab and nivolumab — are notable, too. Both are monoclonal antibodies and both are checkpoint inhibitors. The former means they have an affinity for binding to a specific antigen or molecule on a cell. The latter means these antibodies target the CTLA-4 and PD-1 immune checkpoints — proteins that, in normal cells, are used to turn up or turn down signals to T cells so that they are not attacked by these immune system guardians. Many cancer cells protect themselves from the immune system by inhibiting the T cell signal. Monoclonal antibodies essentially strip this protection away from cancer cells, allowing T cells to zero in and attack. Ipilimumab and nivolumab (marketed as Yervoy and Opdivo) are already approved for treating melanoma and, in combination, some cancers of the thorax, the main body cavity where the heart, lungs and other organs reside. There are high hopes that these drugs will prove effective against rare tumors as well. — Scott M. Lippman, M.D., is director of UCSD Moores Cancer Center. His column on medical advances from the front lines of cancer research and care appears frequently in this newspaper. Reach Dr. Lippman at mcc-dir-lippman@ucsd.edu
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Your loved one spent a lifetime making an impact in the community. Let us help you honor their memory and share their accomplishments by creating a lasting tribute. Life Tributes James Peter Gravendyk August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015
James Peter Gravendyk passed away peacefully at home in La Jolla, California, surrounded by loved ones on June 23, 2015. Jim was born to John and Dorothea Gravendyk on May 10, 1922. Upon the death of his father in 1935, Jim at age 14 was forced to pack up his mother, brother and sisters and with a special drivers license in hand, drove the family from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles in an aging Model A Ford. During WWII Jim, with his younger brother by his side, crisscrossed the Pacific in the service of the U.S. Merchant Marines. After the war Jim joined the Southern California Aircraft Industry. He and Joyce married and had two children, their son John, and later, daughter Jan. Jim and Joyce led an active social life from their home in Manhattan Beach, California. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of family. They spent many happy times snow skiing, boating, bicycle riding, scuba diving and various equestrian pursuits involving the family horses. Upon retirement as a Chief Engineer from Northrop Aerospace Company, Jim
(aka “Gravy”) relocated to Cambria, California, where he and his second wife, Marjanna, launched many travel adventures in their motorhome. After Marjanna’s passing, Jim continued to live in his beautiful Cambria “home in the pines” and rode his bicyd Jan Crr Stevens and Scarlett Wilke. He was preceded in death by his wives, Joyce Arcelia Gravendyk and Marjanna Freeman; sisters, Florence and Dorothy; brother, John; and granddaughter, Hillary. and Scarlett Wilke. He was preceded in death by his wives, Joyce Arcelia Please sign the guest book online at www.legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.
Abigail Haskell Redfern August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015
LA JOLLA – Abigail “Gail” Redfern died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. She was an intelligent, generous and good humored La Jollan who will be deeply missed. With a ready smile, Gail always brought a positive outlook and made all feel welcome in her home. She believed in the power of education to counteract ignorance and bigotry and quietly supported causes to this effect. Gail was born in Tucson, Arizona, to Bess and Fletcher Haskell. She graduated from Tucson High School in 1950. Gail obtained both BA and MA degrees in education at Stanford University. She met her husband-to-be, John Redfern, on a summer vacation in La Jolla and they married in 1954. She taught at the Bishop’s School, but later dedicated herself to raising her three
children. She maintained an interest in the arts, particularly the opera and Spanish literature Gail is survived by her children, Donald, Tamlin and Charles; and grandchildren, Grace, Gabrielle, Chloe, Avery, Alma and Karl. An account has been established in her memory at La Jolla Public Library: Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.
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Alan David Sapwith August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015
Alan David Sapowith was born on February 20, 1925, and passed away on May 20, 2015. He was born in Delaware, the son of Reba and Harry Sapowith. But for short stints in the Air Force and a family business, Alan’s career spanned over 30 years in the aerospace industry. A graduate of West Point with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University, he managed multi-disciplined R & D programs in a number of fields ranging from nuclear weapons effects to stealth, contributing papers and creative designs in many of them. He had a passion for tennis, skiing, bridge and politics and in his younger years white water canoeing. He will be missed and remembered for his satire and wit, his
great sense of humor, his strong moral values and his dazzling smile. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Blumenthal; one son, Mark; three daughters, Andrea, Amy and Lisa; two stepchildren, Robin and Bill; four grandsons, Heath, Taylor, Brett and Mathew; two granddaughters, Emma and Annelies; one great-grandson, Rainen; and two greatgranddaughters, Layla and Lauren. A memorial to celebrate his life was held on May 29, 2015, at 11:30 AM at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Center Drive, San Diego, CA. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.
Moylan Feild “Tony” Garth August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015
LA JOLLA – Lifelong La Jolla resident, Moylan Feild Garth (known as “Tony”), passed away unexpectedly from illness May 23, 2015, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA. Growing up in La Jolla Shores he spent his youth attending The Gillespie School, Scripps Elementary (now The Children’s School), San Miguel’s (now Bishop’s), and graduating from La Jolla High School class of ’66. He went on and graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara and became a successful stock broker for Dean Witter before deciding to fulfill a passion for the Law. He went to the Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he was Editor in Chief of the Law Review and graduated Magna Cum Laude and became a member of the bar in 1990. After working in the public defender’s office and for several top firms he started his own practice becoming a top criminal defense attorney. He believed in the law and everything it stood for. He represented clients from all walks of life and all circumstances and stood tall believing that everyone deserved a proper defense. Jerry Streichler, retired Dean of the College of Technology
at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015, in his home in La Jolla. Born on December 8,1929, on the Lower East Side of New York, he grew up during the Depression, then moved to New Jersey during his teen years, moving later to Ohio and then retiring in California. From these humble beginnings, he became one of the leading university educators of his generation. His early career as a mechanical designer in Montclair, New Jersey, was interrupted when his Air National Guard unit was called up for duty during the Korean War. He served at Turner Air Force Base in Georgia, Godman Air Force Base at Fort Knox in Kentucky, and the Air-
Judith Miller George August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015
Skip was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on January 4, 1929. He passed away on June 12, 2015, from pulmonary fibrosis. His parents were Vivian Foncanon Ward and Alonzo L. Ward Jr. Skip served two years in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 and was a graduate of the School of Hotel Admin. at Cornell University in 1955. He went on to have a career in the hotel industry including 15 years with Hilton hotels, as well as held management positions with Radisson hotels and the Hospitality
Management Company. In retirement, Skip was an active golfing member of the La Jolla Country Club and past president of the Super Seniors Golf Group, at LJCC. He volunteered at Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic and delivered Meals on Wheels for 10 years. Skip was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sarah. He donated his body to UCSD Medical Research. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.
Judith Miller George August 16, 1951 – July 1, 2015
Judith Miller George, 80, died peacefully on May 25, 2015, at home in La Jolla, CA, surrounded by her family and supported by her many friends. Judith was born on February 1, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Arthur A. and Eleanor (Fletcher) Miller. She grew up primarily in Chicago, Illinois, and was graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Chicago in 1952. After high school, Judith attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1956. She was interested in art history and architecture and was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. After graduation from college, Judith worked for the Skidmore, Owens & Merrill architectural firm in Chicago and eventually WBBM television. In 1962, she married Clark Brower George in Las Vegas and after several years in Greenwich, CT, and Antigua, West Indies, the family settled in La Jolla, CA. Over the ensuing decades, Judith reared her children, became an accomplished tennis player, explored yoga, completed a half-marathon, nurtured her friendships and travelled to six of the seven continents. She also worked in the financial services industry as an associate at Loeb Rhodes, Inc., which, after many mergers and name changes
over the course of her career, eventually became Wells Fargo Advisors. Judith remained keenly interested in the Arts throughout her life and she was active in the Asian Arts Council of San Diego and the Garden Club of La Jolla. Judith was an intelligent, curious, and optimistic person who lived with grace and dignity. Judith is survived by her three children, Lisa Hukari of Mill Valley, CA, Jeffrey George of Safety Harbor, FL, and Susan George of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Kallie and Jackson Hukari of Mill Valley, CA, and Devon and Hayden George of Safety Harbor, FL; and her daughter-in-law, Heather Peshak George of Safety Harbor, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clark Brower George. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.
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Free teen heart screening A free teen heart screening for students 12 to 25 will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, sponsored by the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation. The screening is offered by the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation, which has screened nearly 22,000 teens for heart abnormalities that put about 1 in 100 students at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest - a leading cause of death under 25, and the #1 killer of student athletes. Heart screenings are not a part of annual checkups or pre-participation sports physicals, even though most heart conditions have no warning signs or unrecognized symptoms -- which is why Eric’s Foundation screens for free.
Parents simply register at epsavealife.org/register/ to download a screening packet that you complete and bring to the event. Walk-ins are also accepted and paperwork is available onsite if online registration is not possible. Screenings take less than an hour. Parents need not be present for youth who have a signed and completed screening packet. Students wear t-shirt, sweat pants or sports shorts to the screening. Girls wear a sports bra. Please bring a self-addressed stamped enveloped in which a copy of your child’s ECG will be mailed back to you to add to their medical records. Sage Creek High School is located at 3900 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, 92010.
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RSF Library Guild presents author Scott Morrow Johnson
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he RSF Library Guild presented sports journalist and author Scott Morrow Johnson Feb. 18 at the RSF Library. Johnson is the author of “Phog: The Most Influential Man in Basketball,” the story of the legendary basketball coach Phog Allen (available on Amazon.com). In addition to the author presentation, the event featured refreshments and a question and answer session. The author’s parents, Fran and Bill Johnson, are Rancho Santa Fe residents. Morrow lives in Seattle. For more, see story at www.ranchosantafereview.com. Visit www.rsflibraryguild.org.
University of Kansas PE chair 1966-2006 Wayne Osness, Donna Osness, Cinda Peck with Charlotte, Marin Blanco
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM
JAMES AUSTIN MURRAY Madison Galler y is proud to announce our first Artist in Residence Program featuring New York artist James Austin Murray. Known for his large-scale monochromatic paintings, Murray ’s work titillates the viewer to look beyond the black canvas and see infinite colors and forms. Light becomes a beacon of gestural movement in each composition.
In darkness there is always light… We invite collectors to join us for studio visits to personally meet the artist and select artworks. Murray will be creating an exclusive collection for Madison Galler y ’s collectors and his upcoming September solo exhibition Light On Black . All artist studio visits are by appointment only during galler y hours. James Austin Murray is a graduate of Parsons School of Design, New York, NY (1992). Murray opened and managed the Hartnett-Murray Galler y and The Markham-Murray Galler y in Tribeca, New York. He has exhibited throughout New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami and East Hampton, NY. He is a recipient of the Dedalus Foundation Fellowship Award for residency at The Vermont Studio Center, VT and has completed residencies at The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild in Woodstock, NY and Bermis Center for Contemporar y Art in Omaha, NE. Murray ’s work is found in public collections such Sofitel (Philadelphia, PA), Hotel Palomar (Philadelphia, PA), Four Seasons Hotel (Washington, D.C.), Omni Hotel (Nashville, TN) and Tom Ford (Designer). James Austin Murray lives and works in New York City. Founded in 2001, Madison Galler y is committed to representing emerging, mid-career and established international artists whom work in a range of media. Inspired by an earnest dedication and passion for art, the galler y consistently exhibits a high standard of contemporar y art. Madison Galler y works closely in building private, corporate and public collections thus placing it amongst the leading contemporar y galleries in California. Blouin Modern Painters Magazine has recognized our program for the fourth year in a row as one of the Top 500 galleries worldwide.
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Writing club to give Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award to Viet Mai
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Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club recently announced that educator, artist and consultant Viet Mai will be honored with the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award at the 6th Annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers’ Conference on Saturday, March 11. The Creative Writing Club created the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award in 2016 to honor Viet Mai Maberry for all he does to inspire writers. The award is given annually to a writing professional who is dedicated to inspiring San Diego teens to pursue their artistic endeavors with heart, enthusiasm and integrity; give back to their community and actively improve their art. Viet Mai has spoken at many of the CCA Writers’ Conferences, introducing high school students to the art of spoken word poetry, and inspiring them to use their voice. As Julia Camilleri, president of the CCA Creative Writing Club and coordinator of the conference, notes, “For four years, I have watched Viet Mai bare his soul and inspire hundreds of young writers at our CCA Writers’ Conference as well as at-risk teens at our mini-writers conference at a
local community school. I am excited to be able to honor him with the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award!” “I’m honored to receive this award,” says Viet. “I have a degree in mathematics-computer science and I grew up thinking I was going to be a doctor. It just goes to show that our lives are a continuous mix of poetry and storytelling. Thank you, Julia, and the students of the CCA Creative Writing Club.” Viet Mai works to enhance the lives of others through community engagement and youth empowerment. As a member of the 2013 ELEVATED! Slam Team, he represented San Diego to rank 4th place at the National Poetry Slam in Boston, Mass. Viet currently serves as a program facilitator with the Village of Promise Collective Mentoring Program, and as an independent consultant, specializing in education and data analysis. Furthermore, he devoutly continues to educate and entertain his audience as a public speaker, host and spoken word artist. The 6th Annual CCA Writers’ Conference will be held from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at Canyon Crest Academy, Proscenium and Media Center, 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, 92130. The event is for high school students only and is free.
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North Coast Rep inks agreement with Encinitas on potential new space BY JAMES HEBERT And here we go again. North Coast Repertory Theatre announced Thursday morning, Feb. 16, that it has signed an exclusive negotiating agreement aimed at developing a new performing-arts facility in Encinitas. NCRT now becomes at least the fifth theater company to propose building a new home on the long-vacant Encinitas Ranch Town Center site, which was earmarked for a potential performing-arts operation when the shopping center along El Camino Real David was developed in 1994. Ellenstein But NCRT, which has occupied its current 194-seat Solana Beach space since 1982, may well have a major advantage because it’s a long-established company with solid financials and a large subscriber base. The theater had revenues of $2.4 million and an operating surplus of $258,000 for the fiscal year ending in 2015 (the most recent for which figures are available). Its budget has more than doubled since artistic director David Ellenstein came aboard in late 2002. The news comes not quite two years after
Intrepid Theatre entered into its own agreement with the city to move ahead on a new-theater proposal for Encinitas site. Intrepid eventually bowed out after it became clear the company (now in residence at the Horton Grand Theatre in downtown San Diego) would not be able to raise enough money for the project. NCRT has been the subject of more than one prospective move in the past, including a project that almost came to fruition near the Solana Beach train station, and the more recent possibility of moving into the One Paseo development in Carmel Valley. (The company also was previously interested in the Encinitas site about a decade ago.) The Feb. 16 announcement said the agreement “involves negotiation of a long-term property lease in the Encinitas Ranch Town Center. In parallel, North Coast Rep will proceed with assessing the feasibility of design and construction of the new facility.” It added that NCRT envisions a facility “to better match the high artistic quality of its productions, and to better meet the future needs of the broader San Diego community. “The agreement with the City of Encinitas represents the next step in this endeavor.” – James Hebert is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Encinitas acupuncturist uses Chinese, Western methods
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in Fu does not just perform acupuncture. The Encinitas-based acupuncturist said he likes to educate his patients about the Western and Chinese methods he practices. The acupuncturist — whose first name is pronounced like “Chin” — has been performing acupuncture for 30 years in China, San Marcos and San Clemente. He opened a practice in Encinitas, at 4401 Manchester Ave. #202, two years ago. He said acupuncture — which stimulates certain points of the body by penetrating the body with needles — is a tradition in his family, and he’s a third-generation acupuncturist. “My family is traditional,” he said with a Chinese accent, noting he’s the only one in his family who studied both Western and Chinese practices. “When I was a kid, most of the children grew up with toys and a lot of fun, but I grew up with the family. You could play a lot with the herbs. I really became experienced with them and my family’s background.” Fu said acupuncture can help alleviate anxiety, stress, depression, vertigo, migraine headaches, pain, sciatica, allergies, carpal
tunnel, tinnitus, skin condition, arthritis, menstrual disorders, indigestion, the common cold and more. His biggest success story, he said, was helping a woman overcome infertility. In college in China, Fu learned both Western and traditional Chinese methods. He said the difference between the two is Chinese acupuncture relies on energy signals in the body. “The theory of the Chinese medicine is they’re not the same as Western diagnoses,” he said. “For example, in Chinese medicine, we’re more concerned about energy and chi. We talk about blood and chi circulation. All problems are concerned with chi: good chi or bad chi. Western medicine only talks about infractions or pain.” Unlike traditional doctors, acupuncturists do not prescribe medication for the pain or symptoms. Instead, they get to the root of the problem, Fu said. “From my knowledge, when you have a headache, a doctor gives you Tylenol,” he said. “Chinese doctors will figure out what causes this headache. When I practice, I use the Western to diagnose and combine it with my Chinese knowledge to take care of
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on them, Fu said, adding that his youngest patient was 3 and his oldest patient was in her 90s. He said he believes nowadays more people are turning to acupuncture, which has been increasingly covered by insurance agencies. “Now more and more people understand the value of Chinese medicine,” he said. “When the people come to see me, the advantage I can give them is education. I’m not just needling them. I use my knowledge in Western and Eastern medicine to give them more education.” While some may be hesitant to be poked by needles, the pain is minimal and the needle is about the diameter of a strand of hair. “Nobody likes needles — including me,” he said. “But after you try it, you feel nothing. It just feels like an ant bite.” The pain is less than the blood sugar test diabetes patients perform by pricking their fingers, he added. He said the number and placement of the needles depends on the condition. For more information, call Fu at 760-230-2490. – Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.
'An Evening to Benefit Las Patronas' Feb. 24 On Friday, Feb. 24, Las Patronas will partner with Acquavite Ristorante Italiano to offer guests a coastal Italian dining experience with 20 percent of proceeds donated to Las Patronas. Nestled alongside the picturesque La Jolla Cove, Acquavite will feature three, four-course mouthwatering coastal Italian menus, including a glass of wine or beer. Each menu is priced at $65, $70 or $75 per person. Guests will be seated at either 6 p.m. or 8 p.m., so
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Registration is open for 6th Annual CCA Writers’ Conference Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club recently announced that registration is open for the 6th Annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers’ Conference, which will be held on Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. All high school students are invited to this free conference which is the only one of its kind in the country. Students will enjoy writing workshops by 22 speakers and receive a program, handouts, paper, pen, and even a free lunch. “This year’s line-up of speakers is incredible,” notes CCA Creative Writing Club president Julia Camilleri. “Attendees will be able to hear from New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors, graphic novel authors creating state-of-the-art work, a Hollywood screenwriter, an Emmy Award- winning creative director/producer, an innovative digital producer for companies around the world, an award-winning journalist, poets, and more.” More information about the speakers can be found at: ccawritersconference2017.weebly.com/ The conference will take place in the Proscenium Theater and Media Center, Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130.
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Local girl shows off culinary skills on MasterChef Junior BY BRITTANY WOOLSEY Grace Howard skips into her family’s Cardiff kitchen, smiling at her possessions: a knife set, ingredients for sophisticated dishes like sushi and pasta, a food processor, Vitamix Blender and KitchenAid Stand Mixer. “This is a pairing knife,” she says on a recent Friday afternoon while sharpening the utensil. “It’s good for cutting fruits and vegetables. ... This is my Vitamix. I use it to make smoothies and hot soups.” The tools are all very real, and Grace knows how to work every one of them with ease. That might not be surprising if she were an adult, but it wasn’t that long ago Grace was playing in a plastic toy kitchen. She’s 9. The fourth grader at The Rhoades School was selected last year into the top 40 of the reality TV show MasterChef Junior to show off her adult cooking skills to Gordon Ramsay. The celebrity chef has become commonly known for his hot temper. “If he was a stove, I would tell him to turn down the high heat just a little,” said Grace, giggling. “He’s not the sweetest muffin in the pack.” Grace’s mother, Melissa Howard, contested her daughter is actually a big fan of Ramsay. “He’s her cooking idol,” she said. “She literally ran down toward him, and I thought she was going to run up and hug him. Her thing was she was going to be best friends with Gordon Ramsay. She was ready to jump out of
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For Grace — who started cooking as a toddler — her idea came easily. “I had to think about the four different parts of a chicken: breasts, legs, wings and thighs,” she said. “I wanted to go with something that would cook easily but I could get it done in time. So, definitely, I chose the breast. I wanted to show them my special adult skills.” The girl made a stuffed chicken breast with ricotta cheese, lemon, mashed potatoes and spinach-garlic salad. The dish was judged by Ramsay’s counterpart on the show, Christina Tosi. “It was heart-racing when she was walking over,” Grace said. “I was definitely really scared.” Tosi ended up eliminating Grace, saying her chicken was a bit undercooked, but praised the girl for her creamy mashed potatoes. Grace said she was initially sad but not completely defeated. “I’m a winner for just being selected to compete,” she said, adding she plans to audition for the show again. She hopes to open her own bakery someday, with an emphasis toward donating to charity. Melissa Howard said her daughter has a giving heart. “She’s always wanted to make something for somebody,” she said. “She makes things for the neighbors. She made sushi and delivered it around the neighborhood. She’s got a really good heart and some really good ideas about her bakery to give back.”
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Optimist Club to hold Oratorical Contest The Optimist Club of Del Mar - Solana Beach is encouraging area students to speak their minds about the topic “What the World Gains from Optimism” as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for the 2016-2017 year. The local club contest will be held on Saturday morning, March 25, at the Calvary Lutheran Church Hall, 424 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Students with accepted applications should arrive at 8 a.m. for instructions and pre-contest briefings. The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ speeches based on content and presentation to determine the top winners. Winners will receive medallions and cash awards and the winning speeches will be sent to the Zone level, and possibly the District level for the opportunity to win college scholarships. Winners of the District level will be eligible to compete in a regional competition in St. Louis Missouri at Saint Louis University. Winners of the regional contests will compete in the World Championship also held at Saint Louis University. Students could possibly win up to
$22,500 in scholarships. The contest is open to students under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2016. “As they prepare for their future, many of our local students need experience expressing their thoughts and opinions to an audience,” Club President Gary Wilson said. “The Oratorical Contest challenges them to do just that and also offers an opportunity for scholarships. In this way, our club hopes to bring out the best in each of them and help them achieve their goals for the future.” The deadline to submit applications and speeches is Friday, March 17. Students wishing to participate in the Oratorical Contest can find out more about the contest by contacting the club’s contest chair, John Murphy, at 619-886-2212, or email jrmmt@cox.net To learn more about the Oratorical Contest, and to view the contest flyer and download the Oratorical Contest Application and rules, please visit the club’s website at www.optimistdelmarsolanabeach.com
Bank of America grant deadline Feb. 24 for nonprofits Bank of America wants local nonprofits to know the bank is currently accepting applications for grants that will be awarded for programs that provide economic mobility resources in San Diego counties. Nonprofits offering such services as workforce development, education, shelter and hunger relief will be
considered. The deadline to apply is Feb. 24, and more details can be found at bankofamerica.com/foundation. Bank of America supports such community-based services as a way to help people get on the path to financial well being. Last year alone, Bank of America awarded over $1.2 million to the region’s nonprofits.
CCA graduate among Cal Poly students honored by lawmakers Canyon Crest Academy graduate Brooke Billmeyer, 22, who is attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, was part of a group of Cal Poly students honored by state lawmakers on the floors of the Assembly and Senate in Sacramento recently. Billmeyer, a senior majoring in industrial technology and packing in the Orfalea College of Business, was part of a three-member team that won the Institute of Packaging Professionals, Southeastern Chapter’s 48 Hour Repack Student Design Competition. The group redesigned the packaging of Keurig coffee pods into re-closable and recyclable cardboard dispensers that showcased the five coffee blends available. The team’s design and promotional video created over two days edged out 45 other entries to claim the $3,000 top prize. “The industrial technology program allows me to design creative innovations to cutting-edge products and packages
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accompanied the students to both legislative chambers. “These fine young men and women from all six of our colleges will be future leaders in their respective fields.” “I am so honored that Cal Poly views me as an exemplary student.,” Billmeyer said. “Cal Poly has initiated so many opportunities that have led to my growth academically, personally and professionally. I’m happy to be able to give back, and promote the kind of success Cal Poly can foster.” Each student has distinguished him- or herself as an individual or on a team that has received a national industry award or on other high-profile events, including the Tournament of Roses Parade, with a worldwide TV audience of 100 million. The group also greeted family, friends and alumni at a series of receptions in the East Bay and Sacramento area after the honor events.
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Hullaballoo kid-folk musicians celebrate musical milestone Hullabaloo’s 3,000th show is at North Coast Rep Feb. 26 BY ROB LEDONNE It was 13 years and 13 albums ago when Steve Denyes and Brendan Kremer, friends since childhood, formed the kid-folk duo Hullaballoo. With the catchy slogan “free-range, organic kid-folk,” the two first embarked on a musical odyssey that has lasted over a decade and is still going strong. “It went by in a flash,” said Denyes, a longtime resident of Del Mar. “Mostly it feels like we just started.” 2017 is a landmark year for Hullabaloo. Not only are they releasing their 13th album dubbed Best of Hullabaloo: Volume Two, but they’re also performing their 3,000th show this month. “When you hit milestones like 3,000 shows, it kind of starts to sink in that we’ve been at this awhile,” notes Denyes. Denyes, a former public school teacher, has been an indelible part of Del Mar for his entire life. Born and raised in Del Mar, Denyes says he thanks his “lucky stars every day… I’ve been lucky enough to stay. I love it here; I get to surf every morning and enjoy the good company of friends and neighbors.” In fact, it was one friend, his Hullabaloo partner Kremer, who made the biggest impact on both his life and career. The two met while attending Del Mar Heights Elementary School and have stuck together ever since. (Today, Kremer lives in Encinitas.) Throughout the past 13 years, Hullabaloo has successfully navigated both a changing music industry (one that went from physical CDs to streaming in short order) and their own personal evolution, both musically and professionally. Originally touring across the country, Denyes says now “90 percent of our shows are in San Diego County. I love that because I can sleep in my own bed, surf in the morning, and then get out and and sing in the community I know and love.” Along the way, they’ve collected a
multitude of memories and accolades. Denyes says a gig at the famed Austin City Limits Music Festival was a definite highlight. “It was a great crowd and great show,” he said of the performance at the high-profile festival. “Plus, having our name on the concert t-shirts and posters alongside a bunch of my musical heroes was an amazing feeling.” In addition, the duo has also formed their own festival (dubbed the Hullabaloo Family Music Festival) and has netted awards from the likes of Parents Magazine, the NAPPA and more. Throughout their run, they’ve also committed to giving back to the community. This past November, they teamed up with Happy Star Music, which provides music to children facing long hospital stays. Between last October and December, they donated one CD for every one they sold. The new album Hullabaloo: Volume Two is an attempt to encapsulate some of their favorite songs into one compilation. “We chose the songs that have stood the test of time,” says Denyes on how he and Kremer went about choosing their most cherished tracks. “We figured, if we still enjoy playing them live, they must be the best ones.” With the new album and a variety of milestones behind them, Denyes and Kremer are now focused on the future. “The biggest challenge for us is to figure out how to adapt to the changes in technology and how kids and families make recorded music a part of their lives,” he explains. “We’ll keep writing and recording music no matter how people listen.” Hullabaloo’s 3,000th show is at Solana Beach’s North Coast Repertory Theatre on Feb. 26 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more on the event, Hullabaloo and their music, visit www.hullabalooband.com.
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San Diego Center for Children to hold UC San Diego Economic Roundtable 130th Anniversary Celebration May 4 March 13 features Kenneth Rogoff The San Diego Center for Children’s 130th Anniversary Celebration, Protecting Hope, Creating Dreams, will take place on Thursday, May 4, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Center, founded in 1887, is San Diego’s oldest children’s nonprofit organization, offering comprehensive accredited therapeutic and educational programs for children and teens struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. The celebratory event will include silent and live auctions, a three-course dinner, and live entertainment. The Anniversary Celebration committee is co-chaired by Sue Kalish, Sally Oxley, Doreen Schonbrun and Gwynn Thomas. Committee members include Monica Ball, Vicki Barón, Joyce Glazer, Jackie Greulich, Vince Heald, Martha
Kenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will discuss “The Case for a Less-Cash Economy” at 7:30 a..m on Monday, March 13 at the UC San Diego Faculty Club. The $50 per person cost to attend the UC San Diego Economics Roundtable includes refreshments and parking. Significant discounts are available for UC San Diego faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Rogoff is the former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund and the author of hundreds of widely cited academic books and articles. His 2009 book with Carmen Reinhart, “This Time is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly,” reviewed the rich global history of
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debt and defaults. It offered a prescient insight into the problems that the world economy was about to experience and became an international best seller. His new book, “The Curse of Cash,” documents that while new payment technologies are leading to less cash being used for legal transactions, there is an ever-growing demand for cash from the underground economy. Rogoff explores the challenges and opportunities these changes in the use of cash raise for policy. For additional information and registration, visit www.economics.ucsd.edu/events/ economics-roundtable/index.html, email econroundtable@ucsd.edu, or call 858-534-9710.
CCA Envision Theatre Arts San Diego Film Festival presents presents ‘She Kills Monsters’ Oscar viewing party Feb. 26
The San Diego Film Foundation, presenters of the San Diego International Film Festival, will be the beneficiaries of “And the Award Goes To …”, the Oscar viewing party and fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 26, during the live broadcast of the Academy Awards at a private residence in La Jolla. According to Honorary Chair Kristi Pieper, “Over the past few years, this party has earned its reputation as San Diego’s premier Oscar viewing party with a large dose of Hollywood glitz and glamour – from the
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CCA Envision Theatre Arts presents “She Kills Monsters” March 16, 18, 31 at 7 p.m., March 23 at 4:30 p.m., and March 25 at 2 p.m.at CCA’s Blackbox Theatre. Written by Qui Nguyen. Directed by Jeannine Marquie. She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden
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Heady, hearty laughs abound in Old Globe’s ‘Lapin Agile’ LET’S REVIEW BY DIANA SAENGER Comedian Steve Martin brings another masterpiece to The Old Globe Theatre with his version of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” on stage through March 12. In the early 1900s, struggling artists, comedians, writers and intellectuals (and maybe a surprise entertainer), make their happy hangout the Lapin Agile, a small and friendly bar in Paris. Popular artist Pablo Picasso (Philippe Bowgen) is a regular and always welcomed by bartenders Freddy (Donald Faison) and Germaine (Luna Veléz). Other notables show up frequently, some just to see the famous Picasso. Things get really interesting when Albert Einstein (Justin Long) arrives. There is a spirited discourse between the two geniuses, each trying to one-up the other in intelligence. While Picasso is all about his art and interpretation, Einstein leaps into subjects like the Theory of Relativity. A more entertaining visitor at the bar is Suzanne (Liza Lapira), who arrives to wait for Picasso to show up. She reveals that they once had an intimate night together and she’s hoping to renew that relationship. Meanwhile, she fiddles around the bar entertaining an old man there, Gaston (Hal Linden), who — kudos to Martin’s witty dialogue — has a comeback for her being called a
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Hal Linden as Gaston, Luna Veléz as Germaine, Donald Faison as Freddy, Justin Long as Einstein, and Liza Lapira as Suzanne in ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ at The Old Globe. “Countess,” and for almost everything else she says or does — especially when she takes off her top ... Einstein eagerly engages anyone in the bar in deep conversations, but his favorite is still Picasso. They banter back and forth, and things
liven up even more when customers Sagot (Ron Orbach) and Charles Dabernow Schmendiman (Marcel Spears) show up. They take over the conversation mainly about a portrait of sheep on the wall behind the bar. If this isn’t enough to keep the laughs coming, there’s another
Ron Orbach appears as Sagot and Justin Long as Einstein in ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile,’ directed by Barry Edelstein. surprise visitor who no one would image to see at this unique bar. More laughs arrive with his appearance. Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein did a great job directing this production, and The Globe design team created a sweet and attractive bar that feels real. Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is
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RSF Literary Society hosts author Diana Abu-Jaber
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Guitar orchestra forming Guitarists of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s upcoming session. The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra spring session’s theme is Music of Italy, and includes classical and contemporary selections including Ravel’s Bolero, Love Theme From The Godfather, Volare’ arranged in a flamenco style, Vivaldi’s Op. 3 No. 2, Boccherini’s Introduction et Fandango, Ennio Moriconne’s Cinema Paradiso and others. All of the pieces have been adapted for four or more parts for a 40-piece guitar orchestra. The session begins March 13 and goes through the end of May, with a concert on June 2. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ranch View Baptist Church, 415 Rancho Santa Fe Rd., in Encinitas. The orchestra is comprised of 30 - 40 local guitarists from beginning through advanced levels who learn classical guitar technique and ensemble
skills under the supervision of noted local guitar performers and teachers Peter Pupping and William Wilson. The orchestra is divided into four- to-eight sections with multiple players on each part. Pupping has been teaching and performing in Southern California for more than 30 years. Pupping has released many CDs with his band, the Peter Pupping Band, and solo albums. The latest, titled Saturday Morning, is comprised almost entirely of songs composed and/or arranged by Pupping. Pupping earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from San Diego State University. He organizes and directs the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s two, three-month sessions each year. For more information, the guitar orchestra’s registration tab, or contact Peter Pupping at Guitar Sounds, (760) 943-0755 or peter@guitarsounds.com
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The Grauer School’s surf team – big win, small school Five years ago, a ragtag group of high school surfers from The Grauer School donned competition jerseys for the first time, piled their boards in a heap on the sand next to the other schools’ brightly colored tents and tightly-constructed surfboard racks, and unceremoniously entered the world of competitive scholastic surfing. It took the fledgling team two full seasons to capture their first team win. In their fifth season, the Grauer surf team finished off the 2016-17 season with an undefeated record of 5-0, placing it atop Division 4 of the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS). Located in close proximity to such famed North County surf spots as Cardiff Reef, the San Elijo Campgrounds, and Swami’s, The Grauer School’s decision to start a surf team was a no-brainer except for one thing: the school’s small size. The local independent school’s student body consists of 150 students in grades 7-12 with about 100 students in high school. The SSS typically requires teams in Division 4 to field between 8 and 14 individuals in order to compete, so Grauer surfers quickly learned to surf shorthanded in the first three years of competition. Coached by Sean Preci, English department
The Grauer School surf team chair (and former managing editor of Longboard Magazine), along with Chris Ahrens, assistant coach (and acclaimed surf writer), Grauer’s surf program persevered through loss after loss during their first years of competition. Preci remarks, “Fortunately, we got the kids to buy into the fact that we were trying to build a competitive surfing program, and naturally that would take time, so their triumphs and defeats wouldn’t only affect them but also students wanting to surf for Grauer years
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down the road.” The Grauer School was formed in 1991 by Dr. Stuart Grauer, the headmaster and an avid surfer who can be found most mornings surfing Cardiff Reef before work. The independent school has been at the forefront of the rapidly growing small schools movement, and since opening its doors, it has also boasted a rich surfing heritage. Dr. Grauer reflects on being an Encinitas educator for over two decades, “Seeing that Encinitas was named the best surf town in the
continental U.S. by Surfer Magazine, the Grauer School is proud to be a reflection of the best of all our community has to offer. On that level, building a better surfer is what we call ‘serious joy.’ The Grauer surfer-scholar is not only an athlete, but a steward of the ocean, littoral, and coastal ecosystems.” Grauer senior Matteo Cometti competed in the shortboard division this year. He surfs every day before or after school, which helps keep him more focused at school. He explains, “Surfing is an endless competition with myself. I’m always trying to improve and learn new maneuvers, because I can always do it bigger and better.” The advice from Coaches Preci and Ahrens has been instrumental in Cometti’s improvement from a novice to a strong competitor over the last four years in Grauer’s Surf Physical Education class and on the school’s Surf Team. Cometti plans to attend California Lutheran University next year, and one of the reasons he chose the school is so he can continue surfing competitively at the collegiate level. For freshman Kai Stern, this was his first year on the team. He had a stellar season with two 1st-place
finishes in the bodyboarding division, resulting in a 2nd place overall ranking. Stern remarks, “I had a great experience being on the Grauer team this year because we’re all really good friends and everyone is so enthusiastic about competing. Sean is a great coach because he’s a surfer himself so he understands what we need to do to improve our maneuvers.” So, what lies ahead for the little surf team from Encinitas that pulled off the nearly impossible achievement of an undefeated season? Many of the team members will be going on a “Surf and Service” Grauer Expedition trip to Panama in March, headed by none other than Dr. Grauer himself. Twice a year, Grauer students travel on week-long expeditions throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Grauer explains, “Grauer’s Expeditionary learning program is a life-changing experience for our students, in accordance with the school’s motto, Learn by Discovery.” On the Panama Expedition, Grauer students will be participating in community service activities and providing surf outreach mentorship at local schools, working with the nonprofit organization Give & Surf.
Upcoming Pacific Ridge fashion show funds Indian school More than 400 million Indian people live on less than a dollar a day and local students are hoping to disrupt the cycle of poverty. Students at Pacific Ridge School are hosting Rajasthan Rising, a fashion show fundraiser open to the public March 3 to continue to support a school in India which they funded the construction of. The A Million Knots School provides free education to girls near Alwar, Rajasthan, in hopes of giving them a chance at a better future. The school is named after the service learning group based at Pacific Ridge. What started as a summer project making and selling bracelets, morphed into the group that is making an impact in India. Members of the group raised about $2,000 to build the school in 2012 and have continued to send $2,000 a year to keep it running. However, many of the students are seniors and wanted to ensure the school has the proper funding to continue once they graduate from Pacific Ridge. “We want to sustain the school for a couple of years to come and continue to help educate girls in an underserved area of India,” said junior Madeline Forgey. The A Million Knots School in Rajasthan currently has 36 enrolled students, all receiving a free education. Throughout the year, the Pacific Ridge students sell bracelets, tee-shirts and henna details to raise money to send to the school. The fashion show is their largest project to date and group founder Mirai Patel said it’s a natural progression of the girls’ interests. “We’re all really design-oriented, and we thought a
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the fashion show,” Imhoff Heine said. Tickets are $25 and include an Indian-style meal. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items and the outfits modeled during the fashion show. All of the profits will be given to the A Million Knots School except for a portion that will go to the vocational school for their work on the outfits. As part of the school’s comprehensive service learning program, students are given designated class time each week to work on their charitable projects. The girls will have the opportunity to meet the beneficiaries in-person when they visit India in June through Pacific Ridge’s global travel program. They will visit both the vocational school that is sewing the outfits and the students at the A Million Knots School. Tickets can be purchased at www.amillionknots.wixsite.com/home. Visit www.pacificridge.org.
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NCL chapter to honor 21 young women The San Diego Del Sol Chapter of the National Charity League will be honoring 21 special young women on March 11 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn at its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Dance. The graduating seniors have devoted six years of volunteer services to the NCL Chapter and various San Diego charities. The NCL Del Sol Class of 2017 Ticktockers are all high school seniors graduating from Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School, Cathedral Catholic High School, La Costa Canyon High School, Carlsbad High School, Pacific Ridge School, Sage Creek High School, Great Oaks High School, The Bishop’s School and Coronado High School. During the six-year program, the mothers and daughters participated in philanthropic work, educational activities,
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Guitars in the Classroom artist concert series features Veronica May March 4 Guitars in the Classroom (GITC), a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing musical training and instruments to public schools will feature San Diego’s own superbly talented Veronica May in an intimate concert in Solana Beach on March 4 at 7 p.m. The benefit is open to all ages and includes a silent auction and light refreshments. Reservations are recommended and donations (suggested at $10 youth, $20 adults) can be given at the door. May is an extraordinarily unique talent, equally skilled and adventurous on guitars (acoustic and electric) as she is in her dynamic vocal style. Her original songs reflect themes of compassion, imagination and living exuberantly with courage and humor. Living mindfully with Bipolar 1 Disorder and serving as
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Local film ‘Espionage’ includes UCSD and CCA cinema talent BY GLORIA GOLDSTEIN University of California San Diego film student Shayne Cole and fellow filmmaker Nathan Cooper founded “Flatspace Studios” production company and enlisted the talents of local cinema student Melanie Limas An from Canyon Crest Academy’s film conservatory in their latest production. The film titled “Espionage” is an action-packed comedy about two roommates who must compete against each other for a job with a secret agency. The project took nine months to complete. The two full-time students and filmmakers dedicated over 100 hours of filming on the project, which includes elaborate fight scenes, an original musical score and the talents of sound designer Mark Barahura. ‘Flatspace Studios’ was formed in 2015 by the two young innovators with the goal of challenging their
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-002557 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Kriticized Kreations Located at: 4480 49th Street, San Diego, CA 92115, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 4480 49th Street, San Diego, CA 92115. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Cameron Romero, 4480 49th Street, San Diego, CA 92115. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/27/2017. Cameron Romero. RSF583. Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-003498 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Lace and Champagne Events Located at: 7556 Via Landini, San Diego, CA 92127, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 7556 Via Landini, San Diego, CA 92127. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Janine Lemke Sofianos, 7556 Via Landini, San Diego, CA 92127. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/07/2017. Janine Lemke Sofianos. RSF586. Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-002906 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Bayside Stickers b. Wall Spice Located at: 1325 Douglas Dr., Vista, CA 92084, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 2728, Vista, CA 92085. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Curtis Salisbury, 1325 Douglas Dr., Vista, CA 92084. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 09/01/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/31/2017. Curtis Salisbury. RSF587. Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-002596 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. List One Realty b. YOUPAY1 Located at: 2946 Crystal Ridge Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Michael Pusheck, 2946 Crystal Ridge Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024. This business is conducted by: an Individual. Th first da of business has
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-003606 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Realife Training Located at: 174 Rodney Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 174 Rodney Avenue, Encinitas, CA, 92024 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Larry Winkelman, 174 Rodney Avenue, Encinitas, CA, 92024. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of busi02/01/2017. Th
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EVENT BRIEFS There’s Music in the Air ■ The Athenaeum’s jazz series continues with two artists, considered the top jazz instrumentalists of their generation: tenor saxophonist Mark Turner and pianist Ethan Iverson, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Tickets: $21-$26. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org ■ Following her sold-out U.S. debut at ArtPower, Thalma de Freitas joins forces with her father, Laércio, to showcase Brazilian jazz music that demonstrates the power of cross-generational influences. See them 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at The Loft at UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, on the UC San Diego campus. Student tickets $9, general admission from $15. (858) 534-8497. artpower.ucsd.edu/events ■ Award-winning pianist Seong-Jin Cho makes his La Jolla Music Society debut in concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at The Auditorium at TSRI, 10620 John J Hopkins Drive. Program includes Berg’s “Piano Sonata, Op. 1,” Schubert’s “Piano Sonata in C Minor, D.958” and Chopin’s “24 Preludes, Op. 28.” Tickets $30 (children $5). (858) 459-3728. ljms.org ■ The theme of the upcoming La Jolla Community Center Fourth Friday Jazz Series concert is “Jazz Standards and a Tribute to Bill Evans,” and features legendary pianist Mike Garson, three-time Global Music Award recipient flutist Lori Bell and Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist Ron Satterfield, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Tickets $18-$23 in advance, $20-$25 at the door. (858) 459-0831. ljcommunitycenter.org ■ San Diego’s Palimpsest Ensemble presents a works and performances by members of UC San Diego’s Department of Music. Aleck Karis conducts. Program includes Elliott Carter’s “Penthode,” György Ligeti’s “Piano Concerto” and UCSD grad Tobin Chodos’ new work “Accord in the Corral,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD campus, 9500 Gilman Drive. Tickets $15.50, discounts available. (858) 534-3448. musicweb.ucsd.edu/concerts
Something to See ■ “Weather on Steroids: The Art of Climate Change Science” explores the question of consequences, challenges and opportunities that arise from the changing climate on our planet by merging artistic and scientific visuals in an exhibit. See it noon to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday through May 21 at La Jolla Historical Society Wisteria Cottage Gallery, 780 Prospect St. Free. (858) 459-5335. lajollahistory.org
Outdoor Fun ■ San Diego Audubon Society presents its annual Family Day and Eco-Fair as part of the San Diego Bird Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, Mission Bay. Free. Educational presentations, workshops, hands-on activities, nature play and exploration of the wonders of San Diego’s local habitats. (858) 273-7800. sandiegoaudubon.org/family-day
Commemorative Events ■ In honor of Black History Month, La Jolla Theatre Ensemble will present two staged readings of “In White America,” 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla. The “documentary play” couples narration with historical text spanning two decades of African-American experience. Free. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Lemon Law: Let’s put the squeeze on sourpusses
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fter I recently treated myself to an anti-aging birthday facial, I was reminiscing of an incident years ago when my girlfriend and I indulged in a spa day of pampering, including a stress-relieving massage, invigorating facial and light, healthy lunch. Sipping on a cool glass of lemon-infused water while waiting for the facialist in a dimmed room, the heady scent of eucalyptus and background chorus of tropical Rainforest birds filling my senses, I noticed a pile of cut lemons on a plate. I reached for one, and squirted more juice into my glass. While taking a good swig of the thirst-quencher, the esthetician entered the room. She alarmingly asked what I had been doing with the cut lemon as those were used on the previous client to treat her acne break out. Yikes! It was then I learned of the many uses of the marvelous citrus, which I can now laughingly share with you. The lip-puckering juicy lemon, a native of the Himalayan foothills of the North Eastern region of India, and close relative to other acidic fruits (including the orange, grapefruit and tangerine) has global appeal, adding a salty and tangy essence to many ethnic and mainstream dishes. Every part of this sassy citrus is delightful — the juice, pulp, skin or zest and even the leaves can be used to make minty or fruity lemonades or Arnold Palmers, sweet and savory sauces, vinaigrettes, soups like Greek lemon chicken called avgolemeno, pilafs, piccatas, risottos and pasta dishes. This sunny fruit particularly enlivens seafood treasures (crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, poached salmon, to mention a few) and steamed greens, along with scrumptious baked goods and desserts (meringue pies, tarts, ricotta pancakes, sorbets, silky curds, scones, biscottis and muffins), and let’s not forget lemon-based cocktails. It also prevents cut apples from oxidizing and turning brown, while keeping guacamole green. Beyond the kitchen, lemon has a slew of beauty, health and household uses. It makes your pearls sparkle, controls gum bleeding, freshens your breath, lightens your hair and makes it shine, soothes insect bites, removes pesky warts, and wards off free radicals keeping skin supple and glowing. There’s more. The botanical berry calms upset tummies, tempers a hangover headache, puts the skids on crystals that form into kidney stones, and pushes colds and flu under the bus by boosting the immune system with its load of Vitamin C. Also packed with essential minerals from calcium and copper to potassium and iron, the mighty citrus ratchets up blood and bone health, and maintains fluid balance. While its store of B-complex vitamins bolsters the nervous system, its A’s amp eye health. Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize kitty litter boxes, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and give your duds a botanical fragrance,
Preserved Lemons ■ Ingredients: 6 lemons (your choice), 4 tablespoons kosher or sea salt, 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick (optional), 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 pint-size Mason jar ■ Method: Slice lemons in quarters, careful to keep intact at the stem end. Place 1 tablespoon of salt at the bottom of the jar and stuff remaining salt into cut lemons, closing the segments so the fruits are kept whole. Place lemons, peppercorns, bay leaf and cinnamon stick in Mason jar, and enough lemon juice to immerse the lemons. Tightly cover and keep in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened. Refrigerate and use for up to six months. (For a speedier preserved lemon methodology, e-mail kitchenshrink@san.rr.com) and polish pots and pans.
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The popular elliptically-shaped Eureka with thick knobby yellow rind comes in two varieties —pale and pink fleshed, the latter creating a quintessential summer delight of pink lemonade. Eureka’s sour sibling, the practically seedless Lisbon variety has a thinner more refined rind, and yields more juice. While the mellow Meyer, not considered a true lemon since it’s a hybrid cross likely between a lemon and a mandarin, has supple orange-tinged skin, and a sweeter, less acidic juice. To pick a winner look for firm, bright, glossy yellow skin. It should have good heft for its size, and be free of wrinkles, blemishes and soft spots. For juicier lemons, choose thinner-skinned ones, and where possible buy organic, especially when zesting. In my travels I’ve discovered beautiful Mason jars stuffed with silken-skinned preserved lemons in a tangy brine. These pickled wonders are not only the cornerstone of fragrant Moroccan stews (tagines) of chicken, lamb, beef, and fish, but dial up everything from vinaigrettes, vegetarian dishes and fruit salads to Bloody Marys, tapenades, sauces and salsas.
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EVENT BRIEFS Woodward Center Doggie Gras Parade Feb. 26 Helen Woodward Animal Center is marching its most colorful event back to Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market. On the last weekend in February, the free fifth annual Doggie Gras Parade will once again stretch its furry legs down an imaginary “BourBONE Street” in “CATon Rouge.” The festivities shine a light on Center orphan pets by inviting participants to join a parade supporting animal rescue and celebrating Mardi Gras traditions. Don’t miss the kickoff to all other Mardi Gras festivities on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmers Market in the Del Rayo Village Shopping Center in Rancho Santa Fe (16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe). Visit www.animalcenter.org/events/doggie-gras or call (858) 756-4117 x 379.
Free CERT disaster preparedness program March 6 At 6 p.m. on Monday March 6, the Encinitas Fire Department and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will present the one-hour disaster preparedness program “Are You Ready” at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive. The free program is tailored to address disasters that are likely to affect this region. Detailed steps to take before a disaster strikes will be discussed with the goal of minimizing the effects on homes and families. Materials will be provided that outline the supplies needed to support you and your family’s needs for up to 72 hours. Encinitas Fire Department endorsed Home Disaster Preparedness Starter Kits will be available at a reduced price during the training session. Please RSVP to ayr@enccert.org. Due to limited space, people are encouraged to sign up early.
North Coast Symphony Orchestra concert March 5 The North Coast Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Swem, will hold a Sunday, March 5, concert featuring Isaac Allen, violin soloist, in Piazzolla “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” He currently is the first violinist with the Hausmann Quartet and frequently appears on San Diego’s Art of Élan series. The concert will be held at Seacoast Community Church, 1050 Regal Road, Encinitas at 2:30 p.m. The program includes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, and the overture to Rossini’s opera “Semiramide.” The orchestra is funded in part by the City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation. More information is available at www.northcoastsymphony.com.
Solana Center composting workshop Solana Center will hold a composting workshop on Sunday March 12, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, 92024, Solana Center’s composting experts will teach you all about how to compost your food waste with red wriggler worms (also known as vermicomposting) at this interactive presentation. A raffle will also be held of a compost bin, worm bin, or kitchen scrap caddy to two lucky attendees. Visit www.solanacenter.org
Read & Romp event for kids A parent is their child’s first, and best, teacher. One of the most important things new parents can do, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, is read aloud to their young children. Whether it’s a classic like “Goodnight Moon” or to make up a story together while getting ready to go to sleep. Reading can incorporate play time and be creative and fun. So to inspire read-aloud time for young kids and families, Reach Out and Read San Diego puts on an annual fundraiser at Point Loma’s Liberty Station called Read & Romp. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. -noon at Liberty
Station, McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey Road, Point Loma. The 8th annual fundraiser, happening Saturday, makes popular storybooks come to life through crafts, songs, story times and costumed characters. Visitors are greeted by “Clifford the Big Red Dog” and “Thing 1” and “Thing 2.” Children’s author Scott Sussman will be on hand to read his books “Weird the Beard” and “Silly the Seed.” Best for children ages 8 and under, but all are welcome. Tickets: Online presale is $8 (children) $10 (adults); $30 for family of four; tickets at the door are $12 per person, or $40 for a family of four at the door. Free for children ages 2 and under. Online: rorsd.org
‘The Festival of Spring Flowers’ “The Festival of Spring Flowers” annual flower show will be held March 4-5, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado (Room 101). Presented by San Diego Wabu Study Group of the Ohara School of Ikebana and co-sponsored by San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation. Free admission. The event includes Ikebana Arrangement demonstrations at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Bestselling author to speak Seaside Center for Spiritual Living continues its series of annual presentations featuring relevant and inspirational speakers with an appearance by Anita Moorjani, New York Times bestselling author, speaker and cancer survivor. Moorjani will share her story of healing and the insights she gained from her near-death experience and her time in the other realm. The event is on Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. VIP and General Admission tickets are available at www.SeasideCenter.org. Location: 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, 92024.
Adult Coloring Group at the Del Mar Library Coloring has come a long way since we were little ones. Now, there are detailed coloring books of all styles along with multiple types of markers, colored pencils, and pens. Adult Coloring is a great way to spend time visiting with others, getting creative, it’s therapeutic and relaxing. Writes local Debbie Friedkin, “I’m very passionate about coloring and can’t wait to share this passion with all off you!” Bring your own supplies or use supplies provided to get you started, all free of charge. Must be 18 or older. First and third Saturdays monthly at the Del Mar Library from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. Stay the whole two hours or come and go as you please. The Del Mar Library is located at 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014. (858) 755-1666.
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Exec Trek Join the Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, Trish Boaz, for an easy-to-moderate hike at Del Dios Gorge on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8:30 a.m. Though the San Dieguito River’s flow is minimal most of the year due to the Lake Hodges dam, constructed in 1918, the narrow canyon’s riparian vegetation is complemented by coast live oak. The natural landscape here is made even more dramatic by the granite outcroppings covering the canyon floor. Visitors can spy the historic Hodges Flume winding along the north slope of the gorge, partially on trestles. The flume transported water by gravity from Lake Hodges to the San Dieguito Reservoir four miles to the west until 2003. Though Lake Hodges is actually higher than the San Dieguito Reservoir, an optical illusion makes it look like the water is traveling uphill. Cost: Free for member; $15 donation suggested for non-members.Register: www.form.jotform.com/SDRVC/exectrekdeldios
Lecture: The electoral college A lecture on the electoral college will be held Friday, Feb. 24, 1
p.m.-3 p.m. San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, 92007, Room 201. Free Political Science Professor Joe Chirra will talk about why the electoral college was proposed in the first place, the pros and cons to keeping it in place today, and “who the hell cares about those flyover states anyway?” He’ll also cover what would need to happen to get the electoral college abolished. For more information, contact lifesanelijo@gmail.com
Seaport Village presents Spring Busker festival Seaport Village invites visitors from near and far to experience the most bizarre, colorful and entertaining street performers at its 11th annual Spring Busker Festival. On Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, fire breathers, sword swallowers, stilt walkers and contortionists will travel from all over the world to excite and amaze during a spectacular weekend of live street entertainment. The free festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. each day, bringing incredible energy and unforgettable acts to San Diego’s historic waterfront. Come nightfall, Seaport Village will let performers loose for Buskers After Dark on Saturday, March 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. This untamed show will feature a DJ, food and drink specials and busker acts best suited for those over 18.Visit www.seaportvillage.com
Bees topic at Feb. 23 Del Mar Rose Society meeting Del Mar Rose Society will host Hilary Kearney and Janet Wilson, members of the San Diego Beekeeping Society and Girl Next Door Honey.com, Feb. 23. They will share their experience and love for bees and discuss the proper use of pesticides. Education on this subject and understanding about bees and what the world would be like without them makes this meeting particularly vital to attend. All are welcome. Del Mar Rose Society will meet Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a wine and cheese social. The lecture starts at 7 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. Call 760-809-6860 or visit DelMarRoseSociety.org
Museum of Art lecture The topic of the Feb. 27 San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter meeting will be “Quiet Philanthropy: Legacies of the Putnam Sisters in San Diego.” Derrick Cartwright, professor of Practice, Art Architecture and Art History at USD and director of the University Galleries, will present the story behind the gifting by wealthy but reclusive Putnam Sisters of their world-class art in San Diego. The lecture will be held in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th and Maiden Lane (across from he Del Mar Plaza). Registration and refreshments at 9:30 a.m. and meeting at 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free for San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter members. $10 for others. Information: 858-523-1411 or 858-259-5232.
Scripps Health’s 45th Annual Mercy Ball Set for March 11 The 45th Annual Mercy Ball will be held on Saturday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Featuring fine cuisine, live musical entertainment and a high-energy live auction, the fundraising gala will benefit cancer care at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Scripps Mercy Hospital has a deep-rooted heritage of providing high-quality patient care for the communities of central and south San Diego County. It was founded in 1890 by Mother Mary Michael Cummings and the Sisters of Mercy. The San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is located at 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101. For tickets and to learn more, visit www.scripps.org/MercyBall or call 858-678-7346.
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‘Larry Himmel Day’ at Free Flight Feb. 26 The Larry Himmel Foundation will present a $5,000 check to Free Flight bird sanctuary in Del Mar on Feb. 26 at “Larry Himmel Day,” a fundraising event. During the two-hour event, from noon to 2 p.m., guests are invited to meet Free Flight’s 50 parrots, as well as a canary and African Crowned Crane, while donating toward veterinary costs for the birds. Children 12 and under. It is free to Larry Himmel Foundation donors. Donations can be made at arryhimmelfoundation.org/freeflight. For more information on Free Flight visit www.freeflightbirds.org. Free Flight is located at 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014
Expert to speak on succulents Feb. 27 Jeff Moore, owner of Solana Succulents, will speak at the Del Mar Garden Club Community Outreach meeting Feb 27, 9 a.m. at the Del Mar Powerhouse. The event is free to the public. Moore will be introduced by Pat Welsh, bestselling garden expert and longtime Del Mar resident. Moore’s talk and powerpoint will follow the flow of his book, Under the Spell of Succulents, which shows how we engage with succulents — growers, collectors, landscaping, container gardening, specialty niches, etc.
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Two generations of musical styles at North Coast Rep North Coast Repertory Theatre is presenting a variety show “Hey! I’m Tha Mama,” two generations of musical styles and showbiz experience with Angela Teek and Spanky Wilson. The show will run Feb. 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. “Hey! I’m Tha Mama” is a musical journey of a showbiz mother and daughter. Visit www.northcoastrep.org.
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tom@harwoodre.com CalBRE #01882721
Contact April Gingras april@rsfreview.com | 858-876-8863 Doug Harwood CalBRE #00528073
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RANCHO SANTA FE – RANCHO DEL LAGO, 6BR/9+2BA | $8,750,000
POINT LOMA – LA PLAYA, 5BR/5+2BA | $6,295,000
ESCONDIDO – HIDDEN MEADOWS, 4BR/4+1BA | $1,300,000
RANCHO SANTA FE – CIELO, 5BR/5.5BA | $4,995,000 OPEN HOUSE 2/26 1-4PM - 8173 DOUG HILL
SANTALUZ, 5BR/4.5BA | $1,275,000
SANTALUZ, 5BR/5.5BA | $3,499,000
K AT E M AC I V E R , B R A N C H M A N AG E R 6012 PASEO DELICIAS, RANCHO SANTA FE | 858.756.2444 | INFO@WILLISALLEN.COM
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