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February 25, 2016

The finance subcommittee will now “ take this number and these detailed engineering cost numbers and go back to the drawing board on their model. ” Ann Boon, RSF Association board president

Juan Carlos Acosta brings special musical event to the Village Church. A4

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Covenant Club price tag comes in at $15.8M BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association Covenant Club Design Subcommittee unveiled the first updated numbers about the cost of the proposed pool and fitness facility at its Feb. 22 meeting, which is the subcommittee’s last meeting. The updated cost estimate for the club is $15.8 million, higher than the $10.9 million estimated by the exploratory committee prior to the 2014 community-wide vote. Jerry Yahr, RSF Association board member and chair of the subcommittee, said the numbers came in higher than projected in soft costs for items such as county processing and construction management, and for the re-location of the two clay tennis courts, which was projected to cost $1million but is now estimated to cost $4.6 million. Yahr and his committee faced a tough crowd on Monday, as many vocal project opponents attended the meeting. Many

complained that they had not been sufficiently noticed about the meeting and had concerns about the project’s size, cost and the process. RSF Association Manager Bill Overton said they sent a notice of the meeting via email to 1,700 email addresses, and the notice was posted on the bulletin board as well as the website. “There’s no intent to hide anything,” Overton said. “These are the largest attended meetings we have other than the occasional board meeting or town hall meeting on a controversial topic…We’re doing everything we can to get the word out to the most number of people possible.” One project opponent questioned why the community vote was for a pool and workout facility when the plan has now grown to a “little city” of buildings, with a kids’ club, steam room, restaurant and a grand staircase to the pool. “You’re building what SEE CLUB, A24

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‘HEART OF GOLD’ CHARITY BALL The 107th Anniversary Charity Ball, “Heart of Gold” was held Feb. 20 at the Hotel del Coronado to benefit the Crisis Stabilization Unit at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The event, which included dinner, dancing and Big Band entertainment, honored Evelyn and Ernest Rady and celebrated their Canadian heritage. For more information, visit charityball-sd.org and www.rchsd.org. See more photos on page B6. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com. Shown are Bob and Maggie Watkins, Charlotte Rand, Sandy Redman and Jathan Segur.

High school district approves salary increase for classified group BY KAREN BILLING The last remaining group of employees in the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) received its 12.5 percent salary boost on Feb. 18. The district and the classified employees represented by the California Schools Employees Association reached an agreement on the new three-year contract through 2018 on Feb. 1. Paired with raises for SDUHSD certificated teachers, four assistant superintendents and management, confidential and supervisory employees, the net effect of the salary increases represents a $1.1 million increase in cost to the district. The agreement was reached through

interest-based and collaborative negotiations and was posted online for public review on Feb. 2. Matthew Colwell, president of the CSEA Chapter, said all of the talks were civil and both sides left happy with the outcome. The agreement includes the addition of a salary step of 7 percent raise for 2015-16 and an additional 5.5 percent effective July 2016, as well as increased compensation for extracurricular activities. Trustees John Salazar and Mo Muir voted against the increases, as they have for all district raises. SDUHSD Superintendent Rick Schmitt SEE RAISES, A26

Water district continues to move toward rate increases BY JOE TASH Santa Fe Irrigation District directors got their first look at a draft “cost of service” study at their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, a document that makes the case for rate increases to generate an additional 9 percent in revenue for the district for each of the next three years. The study analyzed the district’s revenue needs in future years to cover operations, maintenance,

Under the proposed rate plan, customers who use the least amount of water — and those who use the most — would see the highest percentage increases in their bills. capital improvements and other costs. It also offered recommendations for meeting those revenue needs in a way that spreads costs equitably among customers and also meets legal requirements, said district staff at Thursday’s meeting.

While the proposed rate increases would generate 9 percent more revenue each year, the impact on individual customers would vary based on such factors as the amount of water they use and the size of the water line serving their homes. Some customers would see increases

greater than 9 percent on their bi-monthly bills, and a small number would actually see their bills decrease. That’s because, in addition to raising rates, the proposed new rate structure changes the way bills are calculated, shifting a higher percentage of costs onto the so-called fixed portion of customers’ bills, which doesn’t change from month to month based on water SEE WATER, A26

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SB School board member, Casa De Amistad nominated for awards SDUHSD to offer students

BY KRISTINA HOUCK In recognition of their work in the school district, the Solana Beach School Board recently nominated Dr. Debra Schade and Casa De Amistad for San Diego County School Boards Association’s “Honoring Our Own” Awards. Acknowledging her vision and leadership in the development of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs throughout the district, the school board nominated Schade as “School Board Member of the Year.” With a belief that students should learn coding and technical education in software language before they leave elementary school, Schade has researched and supported computer-programming opportunities for all Solana Beach School District students. The district launched coding courses for sixth graders as part of a pilot program in 2013. At Schade’s request, representatives from the district attended the first California STEM Symposium

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that same year, and that’s when the group agreed to move forward with a new STEM vision. Following the symposium, the district created its Envision Team, consisting of teachers, principals, parents and administrators. Schade, who was elected to the board in 2002, participated at every meeting, championing innovative curriculum. “We all know that the program is a culmination of so many people’s efforts,” board president Vicki King said during the Jan. 14 board meeting. “We thank

everybody for the work that they’ve done, but, in particular, we, as a board, get to nominate one of our own for this exciting award.” Since then, the district expanded its STEM program to include arts and research. In just three years, the district redesigned STREAM Discovery Labs at every school. Today, fulltime Teachers on Special Assignment, or TOSAs, develop and deliver curriculum that is coordinated with classroom teachers and grade levels at every site. “Dr. Schade’s drive and

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passion for students inspires each one of us on the Solana Beach School Board,” the board said in its nomination letter. “As School Board Member of the Year for San Diego County her vision and passion for STEM can be shared with others and ripple across the region.” The school board also nominated Casa de Amistad as “Community Partner of the Year.” The Solana Beach-based nonprofit organization provides educational mentoring and tutoring services to underserved SEE AWARDS, A26

BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District will now award qualifying students with the California State Seal of Biliteracy on their graduation diplomas, recognizing students who have obtained proficiency in two or more languages. “The Seal of Biliteracy award program encourages students to pursue biliteracy and will promote the district’s commitment that every student graduates prepared and equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers and a diverse 21st century society,” said Manuel Zapata, the English learner program director. “It’s a statement of accomplishment for the students, recognizing and celebrating their efforts to be biliterate by earning a seal.” The district will inform all high school students this month about the opportunity to prepare and apply for the seal — students who meet the requirements will see it affixed to their diplomas starting with the class of 2016. Rachel Scherba, who heads up Diegueno Middle School’s Dual Language Immersion program, said by offering the seal, the district will join five others in San Diego and hundreds in the state in honoring students that have become biliterate. Scherba said the seal would recognize the achievements of students in the dual language immersion program, which started locally at the district’s feeder school, Capri Elementary School, 13 years ago. SDUHSD will graduate its first group of students this June. Scherba said the seal would also honor the efforts of students in world language classes who work really hard to be biliterate, such as students in Japanese classes at San Dieguito. The seal will also recognize the district’s English language learners who have overcome the “daunting” challenge to become proficient in English and score well on standardized tests. “Thank you to the district’s leadership team for recognizing this symbol of skills that are so important to our future,” Scherba said.

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RSF author to speak at Power of Collaboration Global Summit BY LOIS ALTER MARK “We need to see and understand that together we are better,” said Dave Austin, a locally-based mental performance coach whose new book, “Be A Beast,” has already hit number one in 22 categories in the United States, Australia, Japan, Canada, Germany and the U.K. The Rancho Santa Fe resident will be bringing his empowering message to the third annual Power of Collaboration Global Summit at the United Nations where he has been invited to speak on Feb. 29. “At the U.N., I will be talking about how to bring more collaboration so everyone wins at a higher level,” he explained. “Even though we have differences and different needs, each individual can have an impact to create the change we seek. I have been asked to speak on how the change comes from within and how we get our minds to work for us rather than against us.” That’s something with which Austin has had a great deal of experience. His company, Extreme Focus, has achieved remarkable results bringing out top performances in professional and Olympic athletes, business leaders and members of the military using a unique program it calls Beast Training. That title is not just metaphor. Animals figure prominently in

(L-R) The cover of “Be A Beast.” Dave Austin Austin’s training, and the subtitle of his book is “Unleash Your Animal Instincts for Performance Driven Results.” “We use animals as triggers to instantly put you into the correct action,” he said. “Each animal has a special gift we can learn from, and when you understand how to use these in your own life, it becomes second nature. So when pressure hits, the image of the animals helps you stay present and alert so you don’t just go back into a habitual reaction.” In fact, although the average retention rate after a person has attended a workshop is about 13 percent, Austin found that using the

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animal anchors resulted in a 92 percent retention rate. “The animal imagery makes the lessons memorable, which makes them very practical,” he said. The results speak for themselves. In his more than 20 years of coaching, Austin has helped four Major League baseball players become MVPs for their teams and worked with tennis player Vince Spadia to help him rise from number 350 in the world rankings into the top 50 in six months, earning the record for biggest advance in one year of any player in the history of the ATP Tour. He also accompanied the U.S. Olympic Team to the World Cup in Scotland, where they had

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their best results ever. “Players come to me because they feel like they’re not playing at their full potential,” said Austin. “Learning how to use nerves as a powerful weapon rather than the great distractor is another reason.” Once people started to see Austin’s accomplishments, they began asking him to speak at business conventions and work as a private coach to executives. Because his program translates easily from the sports field, it has enabled him to help clients in every aspect of their lives. “Playing a sport is a high pressure situation with a scoreboard, and you have to be extremely focused to perform well,” said Austin. “In life, we may not have a scoreboard or have millions watching, but if we use the same mental discipline, we can each be a superstar in life.” Austin uses a five-step process to stop the chatter in a person’s mind and tap into their inner strength. He’s also developed a “game ready” technique that has become his signature and which puts his clients in the greatest position mentally to win. He does a “game ready” with athletes before starting a game, recording artists before entering the studio and business clients before important meetings. Because most people will not have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Austin, he wrote “Be A Beast” to

share his formula for success with anyone who wants to perform at a higher level and enjoy life more in the process. It’s the first of what will ultimately be a series of four books. “I don’t think the general public understands the importance of having a coach — someone who can lead you through the landmines of life,” he said. “If I was going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, I would hire a guide who has been to the top, and follow his footsteps. Life is no different and this book can guide you through all situations.” Austin admits that he sometimes has to coach himself. “I’m human and I have challenges like anyone else,” he laughed. “But the principles work and I have to use them, not just teach them.” If there’s any doubt they work, just look at how they’ve helped Austin in his own life. “A friend had spoken at the United Nations and when I heard about her experience, I set an intention to be invited to speak there because it’s a real honor to be invited and have the opportunity to make a difference,” he said. “I set intentions last year to speak at Harvard, the Pentagon and the United Nations. Now I will have done all three.” “Be A Beast” was co-written by Roger Anthony and Cathy Lynn. For more information about “Be A Beast,” visit www.extremefocus.com

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Juan Carlos Acosta leading the way in music at Village Church Director of Music Ministries brings Lord Nelson Mass Feb. 28

BY KAREN BILLING The Village Church’s new Director of Music Ministries Juan Carlos Acosta will guide one of the most dramatic and classical settings of the Lord Nelson Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. with a full orchestra and choir. This will be the first-ever performance of the Lord Nelson Mass at the Village Church, featuring the Village Church Chancel Choir, Village Community Chorale, pianist David Bergstedt and soloists Katie Walders, Elly Roseberry, Alvin Almazan and Nicholas Newton. The “dynamic” Bergstedt will also perform J.S. Bach’s Klavier Concerto No. IV in A Major. The 35-year-old Acosta has been at the Village Church for a little less than a year, starting in April 2015. “Sacred music has always been a part of my life,” said Acosta, whose father is a pastor. “It’s always been a part of who I am and what I do. I really feel like it’s my calling.” As the church’s Director of Music Ministries, Acosta leads the Chancel Choir, the Community Chorale and the Youth Choir. In addition to his duties at the church, he is also the Associate Artistic Director for San Diego choral ensemble SACRA/PROFANA. Acosta, a conductor, educator and professional tenor, brings a lifelong love for music to the church. “The family legend goes that my mom was learning to play the guitar when she was pregnant so she would rest the guitar on her belly and that was my first exposure to music,” Acosta said. His parents recognized early on that he was musically inclined as he sang around the house, set up pots and pans as his drum set and made up his own songs playing the family piano. He sang in the St. Paul’s Cathedral Boys Choir

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in downtown San Diego, played the saxophone in the school band, and took guitar and piano lessons. By high school, his involvement in music was mostly instrumental as he played in the high school marching band. As a high school student he tried to be a teacher’s assistant for the choir but the conductor convinced him that he should actually sing in the group. “I absolutely loved it. I realized then that I needed to be making music at some level,” Acosta said. Acosta entered the music education program at San Diego State University and while in college had a lot of work as a

musician, teaching lessons and singing in choirs. He got a full-time position at a First United Methodist Church in Chula Vista where he stayed for 10 years, in the meantime earning his master’s degree in conducting from San Diego State University. He worked as the choir director at the Chula Vista School of Creative and Performing Arts, was an adjunct professor at Cuyamuca College and performed with the San Diego Opera, San Diego Master Chorale and the La Jolla Symphony Chorus. Acosta prefers conducting to performing and collaborating with others rather than being a soloist in the spotlight. “I realized through the help of friends that I really am most alive and in my element when I’m working with a choir and that has really fueled me,” said Acosta. Acosta said he was fortunate that in coming to the Village Church he inherited a traditionally strong music program. He said his job over the last year has been mostly to “learn the lay of the land” and to build upon an already solid program. His one change was combining the separate boys and girls middle school youth choirs into one large group of talented young singers. Acosta and “the heart of the music program,” the Chancel Choir, rehearse every Thursday for Sunday services, but for this special concert they have added Saturday practices along with the Community Chorale to prepare. He’s excited for the performance and for the future of the music program at the Village Church. “My goal is to build on the strength of the groups and build the concert community here in Rancho Santa Fe, bringing in area musicians and cultivating a community that supports the performing arts,” said Acosta. “I’m loving this community and the people here are great. It’s a blessing to be here.” For more information on the free Feb. 28 performance of the Lord Nelson Mass, visit villagechurch.org or call (858) 756-2441.

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RSF couple enjoys making wishes come true BY PAM KRAGEN Back in 2001, Hélène Gould lost her 14-year-old nephew to a rare form of cancer. But before he died in a Paris hospital, he made a wish to meet his favorite French pop star. Moved by his story, the singer left her tour and visited his bedside. Hélène said she’s convinced the meeting extended his life by several months. Now, in his memory, Hélène and her husband, George Gould, are helping grant the wishes of every local child with a lifethreatening illness. In January, the North County couple pledged to match up to $250,000 in donations to Make-A-Wish San Diego. It’s the largest contribution in the chapter’s history and just the latest gift from the couple, who also give to local arts, medical and military foundations. “They’re the most generous investors in our mission, and they’re leaders,” said Chris Sichel, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish San Diego. “Many people give anonymously, but they want to provide the leadership to encourage others to give, and that becomes a multiplier.” With the Goulds’ help, the local chapter was able to grant 200 wishes in 2015 and is on target to grant up to 215 this year. Among the recipients was Lillie Kuhn, 15, of Alpine. After finishing her treatment for Burkitt’s lymphoma in 2014, she and her family went to the Bahamas, where they swam with dolphins at the Atlantis resort. “I was very happy we could all be together,” Lillie said last month. “It was great to be in a place with my family other than a hospital.” George Gould said he loves seeing the faces of children when they discover their wish has been granted. “Nothing is more evocative or enduring than to see a young person’s eyes light up like beacons when they realize something they never thought would happen in their life has actually happened,” he said. Since meeting in 2007, George and Hélène Gould have become major local philanthropists. But both rose from modest means and say their biggest windfall in life was finding each other. George grew up in a middle-class Chicago family, the grandson

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but the marriage did not work out. To make a fresh start, she and her kids moved to San Diego, where she built a successful career as a real estate investor. She’s now a doting grandmother to two girls, ages 2 and 5, and is the adoptive mom of Sheeba, a Lab/ beagle mix she and George rescued from a shelter. Ten years ago, Hélène started volunteering for Make-A-Wish San Diego. In the early years, she couldn’t afford large donations, but she helped instead with fundraising, and donated time and airline miles. She did it to honor the memory of her nephew, Franck Alain Levy Dreyfus. “It became my mission to keep his name alive and celebrate his life rather than his death,” she said. Sichel, with Make-AWish, said the value of granting wishes for sick children shouldn’t be underestimated. “Make-A-Wish transforms a kid from being a victim of an illness into a dreamer,” he said. “And everyone, not just the child, is changed by the act of kindness from those who give.” Sichel said that thanks to the Goulds’ commitment, Make-A-Wish won’t have to turn away a single wish from a child who qualified for the program. “They gave us the vote of confidence that they would help us get the resources we need to give every kid something to smile about.” In 2014, Gabriel Love of Chula Vista had his wish granted to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. The 13-year-old traveled to the theme park with his family after finishing treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His mother, Marie, said having the trip to look forward to acted like a tonic for the whole family. “The hope kept us going through treatment. It was a sign that everything was going to be all right,” she said. To encourage other female executives to give to Make-A-Wish in 2013, Hélène co-founded the WISH Circle, which is short for Women Inspiring Strength and Hope. The Goulds were also the inaugural members of the organization’s President’s Circle for donors who give $50,000 or more. Besides Make-A-Wish, the Goulds co-chaired the San Diego Symphony’s 2013 and 2014 OPUS galas; they give to SEE WISHES, A25

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CCA students win Olympiad Competition Total of 71 awards, including 11 gold, captured by Canyon Crest Academy

ix Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) teams participated recently against 26 local high schools in competitions featuring 23 events balanced between earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. The CCA teams brought home a total of 71 awards, including 11 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to create a passion for learning science by supporting district, county, state and national level competitions with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence. With this achievement, CCA earned first place in the regional competition and thereby qualifies for the state Science Olympiad tournament to be held in April.

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Author Owen Sheers’ new novel is a page turner BY JOE TASH From the first line of his novel, “I Saw a Man,” Owen Sheers lets his readers know they are in for a suspenseful ride. “The event that changed all of their lives happened on a Saturday afternoon in June, just minutes after Michael Turner - thinking the Nelsons’ house was empty - stepped through their back door,” begins the book, which was published in 2015 by Nan E. Talese/Doubleday. Sheers, who lives in a village in the Black Mountain region of Wales with his wife and daughter, was the featured author at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society. His book is a combination of suspenseful page-turner and morality play. Sheers skillfully weaves together different story lines, revealing critical information in due time as the reader is drawn into the story. Three main characters all commit morally questionable acts, and it is up to readers to determine for themselves who are the true heroes or villains. “I’ve always been interested, as a reader and a writer, in books that ask as many if not more questions than they answer,” said Sheers, a novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter, in an interview before his literary society talk. The action takes place around the world — from an American desert, to homes and natural settings in central London, to a remote outpost in Pakistan. And his three main characters — an immersion journalist, a financier and a drone pilot — are full of contradictions.

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Kelly Colvard of Northern Trust, author Owen Sheers, Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society President Candace Humber. One of ideas that Sheers set out to explore, he said, is the “tension between proximity and distance” in the modern world. For example, how such things as surveillance, drone strikes, financial systems and climate change can have wide-ranging effects on people across the globe. As Sheers put it, “The ability of the developed world to be intimately involved in the lives of others... and equally able to be divorced from the consequences.” And Sheers is not put off if readers diverge on how they see his characters and their actions — in fact, he likes the idea of readers

debating such points over a pint of beer or a cup of coffee. He said he has enjoyed watching as some readers identify with Michael Turner, the journalist character, while others find him morally objectionable. “I never know what side of the fence people are going to fall on with Michael,” he said. Sheers has also imbued the book with some personal touches — for example, like Michael, he has studied fencing, and also like his characters, he lived for a time next to Hampstead Heath, an expansive green space in central London. Sheers said his earliest infatuation, as both a

reader and writer, was with poetry, and he later turned to prose and fiction. His first prose book was “The Dust Diaries,” an account of his own travels in Zimbabwe, as he sought to learn about the work of his great-great-uncle, Arthur Cripps, a writer and social activist for African rights. That book, which was written as a journal, with some entries directly addressed to his uncle, was published in 2004. Sheers has also written plays, and co-wrote the screenplay for his debut novel, “Resistance,” which was made into an independent film. The book imagines an occupation of Great Britain by Nazi forces during World War II. It was set in a remote Welsh valley and published in 2009. In writing “I Saw a Man,” Sheers sought to depart from his earlier work by penning a contemporary book “in every sense of the word,” he said. Sheers said he was pleased with the film adaptation of “Resistance,” and the rights of his new book have also been optioned for the screen. He does not plan to work on the screenplay for “I Saw a Man,” however, preferring to move on to a new writing project. While he is optimistic about the prospects of a film version of “I Saw a Man” making it to the silver screen, he said, “In terms of the film world, until you’re walking into the cinema to see the film, don’t ever assume anything will happen.” For more information, visit www.owensheers.co.uk

RSF Literary Society hosts author Owen Sheers

wen Sheers, the author of “I Saw a Man,” was the featured speaker at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. (See story above. Photos on this page are Part 2 of last week’s photo spread.) The Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society is sponsored by Northern Trust, the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center and this newspaper. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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RSF’s Fritz on the fast track to stardom

BY DON NORCROSS Sitting at a Mexico City airport gate recently for a flight to Acapulco, Rancho Santa Fe’s Taylor Fritz downplayed the recent flood of attention. The New York Times called for an interview. So did CNN and Tennis magazine. On Feb. 14, the 18-year-old Fritz lost to the seventh-ranked player in the world, Japan’s Kei Nishikori, in the final of the Memphis Open, 6-4, 6-4. The newsworthy hook: Fritz became the youngest American to reach an ATP World Tour final since another player with San Diego County roots, 17-year-old Michael Chang, back in 1989. “It’s a great feeling, knowing I’m on the right track,” said Fritz, who won the U.S. Open junior championship last September in New York. “But I can’t get ahead of myself. I’ve got to keep working hard to make things happen.” Two days after the height of his nascent pro career, Fritz was reminded how difficult the life of a professional tennis player can be. Tuesday night, Feb. 16, he was dealt a first-round loss, 6-3, 6-3, by American Tim Smyczek in the Delray Beach Open at Delray Beach, Fla. The loss aside, Fritz is a player on the rise. On March 9, 2015, he was ranked 941st in the world. His ranking climbed to 102 after reaching the final in Memphis, where he earned $57,910. The strength of Fritz’s game is just that: his strength. At 6 feet, 4 inches tall, 185 pounds, he’s armed with a rocket serve likened to his idol, Pete Sampras, and booming groundstrokes.

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Taylor Fritz is just outside the world’s top 100 after reaching the final of the Memphis Open at age 18. “He’s a big ball-striker,” said former pro Brad Gilbert, now a leading TV commentator. Gilbert expects Fritz to climb into the top 50 in the next six months, adding, “The top 20 should be a no-brainer.” Fritz is blessed with tennis genetics. His mother, the former Kathy May, played professionally and was once ranked eighth in the world. His father, Guy, played professionally, too. Guy groomed his son’s game on the family’s backyard court since Taylor was 5. As a freshman at Torrey Pines High, Taylor won the CIF San Diego Section singles

championship. “It makes me proud knowing I played alongside one of the country’s best juniors,” said Torrey Pines senior Sreeganesh Manoharan, the captain of this year’s team. “And now, he’s a rising star.” Fritz left Torrey Pines as a sophomore so he could be home-schooled and concentrate on tennis. A year ago, he thought he would go to college for at least a year before turning pro. Those plans changed when his game blossomed. He reached the final of the French Open juniors before losing, advanced to the semis of

the Wimbledon juniors, then hoisted the trophy at the U.S. Open juniors. “I felt I had closure (to my junior career),” said Fritz, who played for the San Diego Aviators of World TeamTennis last summer. “There was nothing else to do.” Woody Blocher, the head teaching pro at Rancho Arbolitos Swim & Tennis Club in Poway, has coached Fritz for nearly 10 years. He called Fritz’s effort in Memphis “the tip of the iceberg. I think he can go all the way to the top. There’s no reason he can’t be one of the best, if not the best in the world, in my book.” Those who know tennis say Fritz is ingrained with something that cannot be taught: an innate ability to play well under pressure. “I don’t think he’s afraid to lose,” Blocher said. “I don’t think he fears anyone.” “He’s been a cool customer ever since Day 1,” said Derek Miller, head tennis pro at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club, where Fritz often practiced. “He has the demeanor and coolness of a top-10 player.” At Memphis, Fritz beat 29th-ranked Steve Johnson in straight sets, with both going to a tiebreaker. His quarterfinal and semifinal matches stretched to three sets. Guy Fritz said his son has hated losing for as long as he can remember. “We’d be in the backyard playing, and he didn’t want to come off that court until he beat me,” Guy said. “His mom would be saying, ‘Dinner’s getting cold.’ I saw something there. This kid, he never gives up.” Norcross is a SD Union-Tribune freelance writer.

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Douglas Brinkley on American Politics

Scholar reviews presidents for Bishop’s lecture By Will Bowen While many people were at home watching the Iowa Caucus on television, Feb. 1, a packed house of about 450 gathered at Sherwood Auditorium in the Museum of Contemporary Art on Prospect Street, to hear Rice University Professor Douglas Brinkley, Ph.D., give a tour-de-force lecture reflecting on all the American presidents — from Washington to Obama — as a warm-up to this year’s elections. The lecture, titled “Historical Perspectives on the American Presidency and the Election of 2016,” was presented as part of The Bishop’s School Endowed Scholar-in-Residence Program. Professor Brinkley, who will be at Bishop’s School for one week teaching and consulting with students and faculty, was selected as this year’s scholar. Each year Bishop’s brings an academic leader to its campus to inspire students and teachers toward the highest ideals of scholarship. Keri Peckham, associate director of marketing at Bishop’s, explained, “The choice of a scholar is the result of proposals the students and faculty submit each year.” The program is made possible with a $1 million grant from an anonymous donor. Head of School Aimeclaire Roche welcomed the crowd, after which, Jeff Geoghegan, Ph.D., chair of the History & Social Sciences Department, introduced

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Since the Endowed Scholar-in-Residence program began in 2003, each guest scholar is presented with The Bishop's Medal, as Douglas Brinkley receives from Head of School Aimeclaire Roche on Feb. 1, 2016. Professor Brinkley. Referred to as “America’s new past master” and “the best of the new generation of American historians,” Brinkley is the author of numerous books, including: “The

Great Deluge,” “Tour of Duty,” “The Boys of Pointe du Hoc,” “Parish Priest” and “The Majic Bus.” He also edited The New York Times bestseller, “The Reagan Diaries.” His latest book is about Theodore Roosevelt.

In addition to writing history books, Brinkley is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Boston Globe, Rolling Stone and Atlantic Monthly. He is also a CNN consultant and has interviewed celebrities like Bob Dylan and Barack Obama. Before assuming a professorship at Rice University in Houston, Brinkley, who earned his B.A. at Ohio State and Ph.D. at Georgetown University, taught at the U.S. Naval Academy, Princeton, Hofstra, Tulane, and the University of New Orleans. Professor Brinkley began by celebrating a little known (but highly significant) Founding Father by the name of Charles Thompson. A Philadelphia brew master, Thompson was also head of the radical breakaway group, “The Sons of Liberty,” and was secretary of the Continental Congress. Thompson, said Brinkley, signed The Declaration of Independence, and helped Thomas Jefferson print out hard copies for circulation. He also insisted that Washington be the first president, and when Washington was at Valley Forge with his troops, it was Thompson he wrote to, to secure funding for his army’s needs. Thompson also designed The Great Seal of America (national logo) and ensured that the eagle became the symbol of the country, and not the turkey, as Ben Franklin desired. Brinkley credited Jefferson with doubling SEE LECTURE, A25

Canyon Crest Academy Wrestling Division 3 Success On Saturday, Feb. 20, at Del Norte High School, the Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) wrestling team had their best finish in 10 years at the CIF Division 3 high school wrestling championship. CCA will be sending four varsity wrestlers to the San Diego CIF Masters tournament to be held next weekend. For the first time in 10 years, CCA has sent more than one wrestler to the San Diego-wide championships that will ultimately select wrestlers to compete in the 2016 California CIF State Championship. Senior Sean McDowell (122 lbs) was the only returning wrestler that had made it to the Masters tournament in past years. This year he will be joined by Greyson Olep (junior - 162 lbs), Anthony Carillo (senior 134 lbs) and Drake Taylor (sophomore - 172 lbs). The Canyon Crest Academy team had been plagued by injuries with returning juniors David Seidel and Mathew Gillcrist both injured for the last weeks of the season. The tournament featured 19 high schools from the San Diego and Imperial area with wrestlers having to have accumulated qualifying points throughout the season. Strong performances were also turned in by Kenton Olep (junior), Kevin Ding (senior), Chris French (senior), Brendan Anapoell (junior), Alex Jou (senior) and Leon Idelchik (junior). “The team’s performance is a true testament to their work ethic...through injuries, illnesses and a heavy load of school work they fought for their successes”, stated assistant varsity coach Dallin Young.

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who competed this year, and although not all wrestlers reached their ultimate goal, I can say with confidence that each one of them evolved into a better man. I feel honored that I am given the opportunity to lead them.”

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NCL chapter to honor 16 young women at ceremony The San Diego Del Sol Chapter of the National Charity League will be honoring 16 special young women on March 5 at the Hotel Del Coronado at its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Dance. The graduating seniors have devoted six years of volunteer service to the NCL Chapter and San Diego charities. The NCL Del Sol Class of 2016 Ticktockers are all high school seniors, graduating from Canyon Crest Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, Coronado High School, The Bishop’s School, La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy and Torrey Pines High School. During the six-year program, the mothers and daughters participate in philanthropic work,

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Community Center’s Poker tourney is winning event The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center recently held its 4th Annual “Put Your Hearts on the Table” Poker Tournament at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The event was sponsored by Naiman Law Group, the Fried Family and the Kleege Family. The evening was filled with live jazz, a hosted bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, Poker, Bingo and exciting raffle prizes. The “2016 Champ of the Ranch” title went to Chad Hobbs, 2nd place went to Steve Flynn, and 3rd place went to Melissa Rene. Linda Durket, executive director of the RSF Community Center, said, “This is always such a fun night and we’re so thankful to all who participated and helped raise important funds for the center. I’d like to especially thank our sponsors and the Kleege

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A variety of classic cars will be on display at the “Grand Classic” car show in RSF March 12.

Classic Car Club of America to hold ‘Grand Classic’ car show in RSF Event will be on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winners (l-r): Steve Flynn, Chad Hobbs, Melissa Rene Family for generously hosting the tournament at their beautiful Garden Club.” All proceeds from the

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Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Jesse Menashe joins the Menashe Morley Group Merrill Lynch recently announced that Financial Advisor Jesse Menashe has joined the Menashe Morley Group in the Merrill Lynch Rancho Santa Fe office. “We are excited to have Jesse as a new addition to the Menashe Morley Group. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to offer personalized wealth management strategies and tailored advice and guidance to individuals, families and businesses,” said Bruce Morley, first vice president. Menashe, who grew up in Rancho Santa Fe and now lives

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The San Diego/Palm Springs Region of the Classic Car Club of America is holding a “Grand Classic” car show on the lawn in front of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rancho Santa Fe residents are invited to come over to walk among the cars displayed and there is no admission charge. The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) is a National Club with members all over the world, who seek to further the restoration and preservation of distinctive motor cars produced between 1915 and 1948. There will be several residents with automobiles in the show from the local area as well as cars being shown from

other areas, said Vicki Zeiger, Fairbanks Ranch resident who is also on the board of the CCCA. What you will see are 35 to 40 of the finest examples of automotive craftsmanship of this era. There will be finely restored Packards, Cadillacs, Rolls-Royces and Pierce-Arrows, just to name a few of the marques on display. And, several cars displayed are former Pebble Beach winners.( As many people know, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is considered one of the premier car shows in the world.) You won’t see examples that are not original to the era or that have been modified at this event, said Zeiger. For examples of the types of cars that will be in the Rancho Santa Fe show, go to the Club’s website at www.classiccarclub.org or go on Facebook at San Diego/Palm Springs Region.

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RSF Golf Club hosts Family Sushi Dinner Night

SF parents and children gathered Feb. 19 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club for its first fun-filled Family Sushi Dinner Night. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Step 1: How to Choose What Jewelry to Keep The fine jewelry that you keep should be a mirror of your soul—one that reflects the interior design of your spirit. So before surveying your jewelry box, spend some time in quiet contemplation. Start by taking a financial and emotional inventory of where you are now in your life. Meditate on all of the things you love and why you love them. What do you still yearn for (financially & emotionally)? What in life continues to stir your passion in a positive way? Then think about what you dislike and the reasons for those feelings. After completing this personal meditation, slowly browse your fine jewelry box. While your entire collection may still be beautiful in your eyes, focus attention on your feelings. Take special note of those items which still excite you and bring a smile to your face—and which ones don’t. As you look at the jewelry from your past relationships or marriage, ask yourself what those items truly mean to you on the soul level. After a relationship has ended, an item like a diamond ring usually signifies a mixed bag of conflicting emotions: love & hate, joy & sadness, satisfaction & regret—all of which creates a dissonance that hinders our successful journey through life. Don’t let fine jewelry (or other expensive things) fetter you to the past when it is time to let go. It’s okay of course to keep mementos of old relationships to remind you of where you have been, but a photograph of a joyful moment can serve as a more vivid and useful reminder than fine jewelry. Let’s now turn our attention to your fashion-driven designer jewelry. Many professional women have a few items in their jewelry box which they view as “status” items. These are the earrings, necklaces, or bracelets that symbolize their full arrival into adulthood, successful careers, and mature relationships. Ask yourself whether these expensive accessories are still necessary to maintain your feelings of self-worth and accomplishment. Remember that life is a journey of evolution, not acquisition. Consider the wealth that is stored in your status jewelry, and whether or not you could use that money in ways that better fulfill your current dreams and aspirations. While taking inventory of the rest of your designer jewelry, remember that what you wear affects your experiences and how others experience you. Consider the style of the person you are today and the person you wish to be 5 years from now. The future “you” might include a return to past passions and interests—ones that were suppressed as you grew older. Therefore, you might decide that it’s the small, quirky, and inexpensive jewelry that you choose to keep, while the most expensive gold and diamond jewelry is placed on the sell pile.

Step 2: How to Sell the JewelryYou’veOutgrown Step 3: How to Spend the Money From Your Jewelry Sale After selecting which jewelry to keep and which to sell, you may have second thoughts about some items. That is understandable. Selling fine jewelry with strong sentimental value is never easy. To let go of your jewelry gracefully and without regrets, you must pay respect to all of the emotions (both positive and negative) that are attached to them. Never try to side-step second thoughts by quickly selling your jewelry just to “get it over with and move on.” Your jewelry may be gone, but the emotions fettering you to your past have not. For example, quickly selling your engagement ring and wedding band after a divorce will not release you from the emotional baggage that was/ is attached to them. You must deal with everything that jewelry symbolizes and means to you before letting it go. To help this process along, pick up your jewelry and hold it for a while. Acknowledge and try to fully understand every emotion that is tied to it, especially the negative ones (otherwise those emotions will remain unresolved). If the jewelry is from a broken relationship, don’t look to assign blame or stew over regrets. Simply honor the past and all it has taught you. Then with a forgiving heart release these emotions to make way for your continued growth. Once you have paid respect to the jewelry you are planning to sell, it’s time to honor the fine jewelry you plan to keep. The best way to honor your jewelry is not by hiding it away in a box. But by displaying it in a manner where you can see it daily—this is especially true of heirloom jewelry which you may rarely (if ever) wear. Explore jewelry box alternatives like small glass cases for individual items (which can be placed on shelves), jewelry trees, and armoires. Honoring the jewelry you have kept in this manner will make it even easier to let go of the jewelry that’s now on the sell pile. When it comes to choosing a jewelry buyer and receiving a fair cash offer, the quickest rule of thumb is to work only with those buyers who have a strong reputation, are registered with the Better Business Bureau, and provide free jewelry appraisals. Contact several of these buyers for a free appraisal and cash offer. Then choose the buyer who provides you with the best offer and makes you feel the most comfortable. For more detailed advice and tips, please visit our website DiamondEstate.com, which is filled with articles on how to sell fine jewelry, diamonds, and luxury watches, as well as how to leverage these gift assets for a fast cash loan.

Once you have sold your jewelry, it’s time to decide how to spend that money in a way that will enrich your life and/or the lives of your loved ones. Every tree starts with a seed, and the money you received from selling your old jewelry is the seed money for your future prosperity—both internally and externally. We can’t enrich ourselves emotionally and spiritually while stressing over debt. So, if you have any financial problems that must be resolved quickly, do take care of those first. Once your financial house is in order, try not to make any impulse decisions. Wait a while and meditate on all the possible ways you can use your cash windfall. Taking an overdue vacation is one way that some people use the money from the sale of their fine jewelry. And that is perfectly fine. Sometimes a vacation is what we really need to rediscover ourselves and rejuvenate our spirits. But also think more deeply about the ways in which you can use this money to fulfill “the real” you. Make a list of your primary interests and passions. Think about the things that you’ve always wished to become better at or try for the first time. For example, maybe you’ve always wanted to play the piano, hire a fitness trainer, or go skydiving. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to take your children on a “helping others” holiday in the developing world. Push the boundaries of what you are doing with your life! By doing so, you’ll not only enrich yourself, but others too. If you are ready to leverage the wealth stored in your fine jewelry box, please contact Diamond Estate Jewelry Buyers for a private consultation and verbal appraisal of your items. Our jewelry appraisals are completely free of charge, with no strings attached.

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OUR READERS WRITE Advocacy run amok? Over a year ago, allegedly being “transparent,” the RSF Association board asked us to agree to spend $350,000 to “explore” a health club. We were told, ad nauseam, that a survey showed that “private clubs” adding these amenities increase their golf/tennis memberships. We were compared with the Bridges, Santaluz and the Crosby. We approved this expenditure, even though it is the Association, not the golf/tennis clubs, that is proposing this new stand-alone club, and even though these nearby gated communities were all designed differently and bear no resemblance to RSF. But now, somehow, what started as an “exploration” has turned into full-blown advocacy. Those who question it have been told to wait until “all the facts” are in, but the proponents are not similarly constrained. The “health club” is now the “Covenant Club.” The golf/tennis clubs are located on the “campus.” RSF is nonsensically compared to resorts like Pebble Beach and Pinehurst. We were told the “proposed” location was “on RSF Association owned land” between the golf and tennis clubs. But when the golf club members approved (and funded) their new clubhouse and related facilities (including parking), who disclosed they were on a “campus” that could be arrogated by the Association for other purposes? We have residents (see, for example, the 11/5/15 RSF Review) who assert that residents “who don’t take advantage of” the golf course, tennis club, open space and trail systems nevertheless “pay for them directly or indirectly.” The trails, yes. But the golf club? Not a dime. We have residents apparently claiming (2/4/16 RSF Review) that, because the feasibility study vote “specified” this

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location, we are not allowed to challenge it as appropriate or “feasible.” (Weren’t we also told to stand down until “all the facts” are in?) The proposed new club is rearranging golf/tennis facilities and taking parking space in order to be “feasible.” The golf clubhouse is on Covenant land, so can the men’s locker room be turned into a children’s play room? Our golf course is a main attraction for the Ranch, thereby enhancing our property values, a prime argument being advanced for the proposed club. So why wasn’t the CEF used to build the new golf clubhouse? And how will new food service impact the golf club’s food services that have always been available to all residents in a facility that is supported entirely by golf club members only. The golf/tennis clubs are not subsidized by the Association. Golf/tennis club members (as well as any others) who would not join the new club can justifiably say that any new club should likewise be member-built and funded. That is a simple proposition and, despite all the over-the-top advocacy by supporters of the new club, they have yet to make a single salient argument to the contrary. Where’s the transparency that the current board seems to find it necessary to continuously clothe itself with? Be careful what you wish for, Covenant Club supporters; a future board might take it as precedent. Bob Burgess

What about ‘Feasibility Study’ do Covenant Club proponents not understand? I read with interest the recent article about the Woolley family deciding to stop the redevelopment of Plaza de Santa Fe at this point. After working with the Covenant Design Review Committee (formerly the Art Jury) they decided that they could not make the project work “...due to design constraints, difficulty of addressing neighbors’ legitimate concerns and the disruption that would be caused by the construction...” In other words, after meeting with the people affected, they decided the project was not feasible. That is the way things are supposed to work in the Ranch. Contrast that with the Covenant Club project, the proponents of which did meet with some homeowners early on to get their input, which was largely negative. They held focus groups, which generated

lots of constructive criticism. They saw survey results from the golf and tennis clubs, the members of which were 75%+ against the project. Then, they ignored most of that input and decided to go ahead with the project the way they had envisioned it from the beginning, in the crowded place they wanted it, at a projected cost that would force all of us to pay for it, not just members. They cited the feasibility study vote as their mandate. But, that vote was to objectively assess the key risks of the project, to determine if it was suitable or practical for our community. Now, we are learning that their feasibility study will not include discussion with the Covenant Design Review Committee (formerly the Art Jury), or necessary environmental impact reports, or meetings with the county about parking, traffic, use permits, all things other homeowners or developers would have to address. The fact is that voters, who only narrowly supported doing a feasibility study, are not really getting an objective and unbiased assessment of the project. After spending $350,000 of our money, I ask you this: Is this project any more feasible now than it was before the study? Have we learned anything that would make us believe this is a more appropriate use of our money than any of our other important community projects? I don’t think so, but what we think at this point doesn’t really matter, does it? Why? Because there is an important difference between this construction project and the Woolley’s. The promoter/developer of the Covenant Club is actually our Association board. And they have assumed that the rules that apply to other homeowners simply don’t apply to them. Tom Ault RSF Homeowners Group

Realtors! Let’s help with a solution to the parking! Last week I was dismayed to hear that now Mille Fleurs is only going to be open for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays. And the reason is the lack of Village parking. As a Rancho Santa Fe Covenant resident, Realtor and a member of the VIBE Committee, I am completely clear that the reason our downtown Village is overrun with financial institutions and real estate offices is solely due to the exorbitant rents that are being demanded. However, we all

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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) need to be part of the parking solution not part of the problem. So I am asking my fellow Realtors to take the high road, change up the weekday parking “vibe” and not consume prime parking in the Village. After all, if we were working in Manhattan we would be thrilled to find parking a handful of blocks from our offices and the walk is healthy for you anyway! As Realtors we should be proud ambassadors and downright promoters of our Rancho Santa Fe community. We can expand area allure and thus property values if we create parking spaces that support our retailers and restaurants. Oh and by the way, let’s all do that as well — remember to support all our retailers and restaurants for their valiant determination to weather this storm! Janet Lawless Christ RSF resident and Realtor

A solution to better coverage without 90-foot towers We all want better cell coverage, but in a way that will not hurt our property values, vistas, and health. There is an alternative. We do not need these 90-foot faux trees raining microwave radiation on all of us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Did you know that the RSF Association board is about to approve a legal contract and application for three cell towers as high as 90 feet that will be erected right outside Covenant residents’ homes? Why is this bad? Would you like a tower outside of your bedroom? If these three towers are approved, your property could be next when more coverage is needed in the future. This is Rancho Santa Fe. We moved to our unique community because of the country ambiance, not because of the cell coverage. Yes, we all want better cell coverage, but in a way that will not affect our property values, our views, the safety of our children, and our health. If you do not believe the radiation from these sites can cause health problems, just google “New Study Links Over 7000 cancer deaths to cell phone towers.” Or google “The BioInitiative Report” compiled by 31 top scientists from around the world, or listen to the latest 2016 TEDx ”Wireless Wake Up Call” by former Silicon Valley executive Jeromy Johnson. How do we get better cell coverage without these 90-foot faux cell tower trees? There is a way. When fiber optics is installed in our roads, it is possible to install a “node” at the end of every driveway. Each individual property owner at their own choice can add a low power “cell antenna” for better coverage in their home. They can have antenna boosters on their cars or in their houses. They can have a microcell hooked up to the Internet in their

house. They can turn it “on and off” when they want. This way, if a resident does not want or need better cell coverage, they can decide for themselves. They do not have to live with the negative impacts of a 90-foot tree spewing radiation or subject fellow residents to the same. There are other ways. Better ways. Safer ways. The board says they have considered these other options yet prefers the seven-story towers. We do not believe the residents are fully informed of the dangers and property devaluation risks from the towers, especially to those living within 1,000 meters. Confucius said, “Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.” Let’s be wise, and come together with a solution for the good of all. Sherryl Nicholas Jean Wedbush Karen Weseloh Bob Griggs Susan Foster

‘Cell Towers-diminish RE values’ We want historic RSF to be pristine and beautiful for all to enjoy. Life is full of trade offs and, so far, the RSF Association has not suggested, to the membership, reasonable cell tower technology alternatives – they have, instead, left our community with more questions. The American Tower cell tower contract (slated to be voted on during the next March 4 board meeting), gives RSF Association insignificant compensation at the expense of RSF homeowners, who will undoubtedly see their home equity diminish greatly “. . . first impressions are everything!” — how will the RSF Association address their fiduciary responsibility for each real estate transaction conducted, over the next +25 years, for those living in these affected areas? Are any of the RSF board members’ homes contiguous to the cell tower sites, and, if not, why wasn’t there several affected homeowner representatives on this committee? Why lock RSF into a 20-plus-year contract when Tower Technology may become obsolete? How does a 90-foot (that’s equivalent, in height, to an 9-story building) faux pine/eucalyptus visually look next to our natural trees that are 40-50 feet tall? How will an awkwardly stiff, non-swaying faux-tree/antenna “blend” within our natural habitat? What about the trees that would have to be removed and soil bulldozed — what’s the adverse impact of these installations from land clearing and grading? In addition, medical research is ongoing and why put our RSF families through potential health risks? Finally, has anyone considered that these towers will be an enormous environmental eyesore . . . how does this serve our rural “historic”

community?

Coca Hummel

Cell Towers The RSF Association owns properties on Lago Lindo and Via de Fortuna where the construction of two 90-foot cell towers is proposed. These two properties are under the jurisdiction of the RSF Protective Covenant and are zoned Class A, Single Family Dwellings and Farming, see RSF Covenant paragraph 97. It appears that an application for a modification of this restriction is needed. The application requires “the signed consent of not less than two thirds of the acreage held in private ownership within 500 feet of the property boundaries for which the applicant is seeking a modification.” See RSF Covenant paragraph 165 and RSF Regulatory Code, Chapter 80. Part of the RSF Association board’s mission statement is “enforcement of the provisions of the RSF Protective Covenant.” Will the board comply with the regulation for the modification of local protective restrictions before voting on the cell towers? This remains to be seen. Kent Lemarié, MD

Cell Towers! Whaaat? Are you Covenant members aware that you may have a possible 92-foot cell tower in your front or back yard? Three such cell towers are proposed in the neighborhoods of Lago Lindo/Mimulus, Via de Fortuna/La Crescenta and La Glorieta. Better cell service? Sure. But, are there other, less noticeable and less impactful ways to get cell service. We have a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) already in place that may be expanded. Verizon is not on the DAS, but definitely could be. The DAS nodes are little boxes on some telephone poles. Low RF and nearly invisible. La Jolla put a DAS in the last two years because the community did not want cell towers in residential neighborhoods. Neither do I. Rancho Santa Fe is a unique, historic landmark, a jewel worth fighting for, where you can live within minutes of cities, but feel like you are in the country. If we allow any towers, the Covenant cannot legally hold back the flood of other towers that will descend upon us; FCC says we may not discriminate against carriers. The barn door would be open. Please get involved. Come to the “Town Hall Meeting” on Monday, Feb. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Club. Voice your opinion; see what is happening in your community. Please think about this one. This decision has the potential to change the charm and historic character on which this community was founded. “When the past no longer

illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.” — Alexis de Tocqueville Sherryl Nicholas

Will Cell Towers become obsolete in the future? As longtime residents of Rancho Santa Fe, we are opposed to the new construction of cell phone towers in The Ranch. Recently our RSF Association board members held a meeting in which a vote was taken to enter into negotiations for 10 years with American Tower to build three additional faux tree cell towers up to 90 feet tall which would help improve cell phone coverage. After unexpected opposition attendance by homeowners the board voted 5-2 to table this item until the next board meeting. Recent development in advances to wireless technology could see cell towers become a thing of the past, according to telecommunication experts. Several major players such as Qualcomm are already experimenting with technology that allows smart phone devices to communicate with each other bypassing cell towers all together and may be available as early as late 2016. Parcell Wireless told CNBC “that we are just on the cusp of chips coming out where a $300 chip can power an entire cell tower. When you get that far, it’s not that much further to a scenario when you are finished with your cellphone you can hang it on the wall and it acts as your cellular network.” The board needs to further consider the financial and health impacts it will have on the homeowners who reside near the Lago Lindo, Via de Fortuna and La Glorieta site locations. In addition to the reduction on home values in the area of 10-30 percent range for our neighbors but also to the question of health issues. The question is not whether the radio-frequency emissions of cell-phone towers are safe, but what the safe radiation levels are. The answer to that question is currently a moving target. In this uncertain environment, what is a responsible community to do? We feel it must, in all decency, go the extra mile with discussion until harmony is reached with the community as a whole before proceeding further. In closing, please keep in mind the sites for two of the cell towers was generously donated to the community of Rancho Santa Fe to be designated as open space. It is incongruous to put modern technology such as 90-foot cell towers on these properties. Our society needs wireless connectivity. Nobody is refuting that. However the welfare of all of Rancho Santa Fe residents should come first. Kris and Liz Schulte

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‘5K Paw Walk in the Garden’

he fourth annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden” took place Feb. 20 at San Diego Botanic Garden. Once a year, the garden is open to “furry friends and their families” as the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the San Diego Botanic Garden join together to support programs for people, plants and animals. In addition to the 5K walk, the event included pet products, doggie treats, people food and other items for dog lovers. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society volunteers Carol Artman and Susan Andrews

David and Ann Howard with Diego FROM CLUB, A1 people haven’t asked for. You’re moving along like we’re going to outdo The Bridges. We’re not The Bridges,” the opponent stated. Overton said that it started as one building in concept a couple of years ago but it was two stories and people were concerned about the height. He said the design team has made great care to design smaller-massed buildings on a smaller footprint due to community feedback. As far as the process, Overton assured the public there will be story polls and the community will be involved every step of the way through future meetings as well as a final vote on the project. “From the very beginning the hope was this project would be self sustaining. Like you, we on the board and on the committee are anxious to get the vote done and get a resolution but given this larger-than-expected number we all have a lot of work to do,” said RSF Association President Ann Boon. “The finance subcommittee will now take this number and these detailed engineering cost numbers and go back to the

Megan Beierle and Virginia with their dog Trixie

Chris and Tammy Weathers with Zoe and Stella

drawing board on their model.” Already they have a commitment for 10 percent of the project cost pledged and Boon said the finance, membership and marketing subcommittee’s goal will be to get more pledges, as well as go out to the community to get pledges for actual club memberships. “There are a lot of moving parts and, unfortunately, we don’t have a schedule for you yet, those subcommittees need to do their work, including you when it’s appropriate and we don’t want to rush it,” Boon said. “We want to make sure that when it goes to a vote, you know exactly what you’re voting for and there are no surprises.” If approved, the project would take 39 months; three years to get through the county process and to construct it. The process would include a Environmental Impact Report. There was some questions about how the community vote will factor in the decision by the board to build the club. “If it passes 551 to 550 that’s going to be a very tough decision either way for the sitting board at

Keller family members Amy with Ira, Bill, Katie, Kathy, Byran, and Susan with Belle

TVIA pooper scooper volunteer Jack, Holly and Mickey Foster with Samson

that time,” Boon said, noting that allowing the community to vote was a decision of previous boards — they could’ve skipped a vote but the RSF Association board wanted to keep the community involved. Boon said that it is a good idea prior to the vote to have a discussion about whether the vote needs to be a two-thirds majority or simple majority in order to move forward. Project architect Kirk Mason gave an overview of the updated site plan for the club. Changes to the plan included a requirement from the fire department that there is a buffer between the new fitness building and the RSF Golf Club’s players’ club building as well as a 24-foot-wide emergency access road. RSF Golf Club members expressed concerns about how far the building will now project onto the course. Mason said the building was pulled farther west, away from the golf course and the first tee but a small portion will step out a few feet farther. Ian Morris, landscape architect, said they were able to refine the grading plan in the parking lot,

Rancho Coastal Humane Society PR & Marketing Director John Van Zante, KYXY radio personality Sam Bass, Policy Advisor Harold Meza with a proclamation from the office of County Supervisor Dave Roberts

which eliminated the need for a lot of the high retaining walls. A 14-foot wall near the two new tennis courts was able to be lowered to be no higher than 6 feet by slightly elevating the two courts and adding stairway access. Edits were also made to the plan for the pool deck. As there were concerns about the spa being close to the children’s splash pad, the architects adjusted the position of the exercise studio to allow for the creation of an adult-only spa while maintaining a separate nook with an outdoor fireplace. There were concerns expressed about the removal of as many as 20 mature trees by the new tennis courts, as well as the necessity to remove trees along the course where the new fitness building will be. Mason said there would be an intent to save some trees but they might lose a few — he said they don’t have an official count yet. “We haven’t made any formal submittal to the Covenant Design Review Committee and I’m sure there will be issues along the way that we’ll need to address,” Mason said. “At our initial conceptual meeting with (Building Commissioner) Robert Green, he

felt that this approach from the site design standpoint and building design standpoint was the type of thing that as a community, the design committee embraces.” “The proposal would add a significant amount of new landscaping, so it would not be taking out all the trees and not replacing them with anything. There will be added trees,” Yahr added. “Yes, it will be a little bit different in that area where those two courts are but there will be trees and vegetation surrounding it…but it may not initially be the same size trees.” Boon said she looks for any opportunity she can to thank Yahr for the “unbelievable amount of hours” he has put in as a volunteer leading the committee. “Committees typically aren’t really open. I guess we can call Jerry Mr. Cellophane because he’s been completely transparent from the very beginning and every one of his committee meetings has been open, and thank you all for coming to them and watching the process develop,” Boon said. “It’s been a long process to now and I think it’s going to be a bigger process ahead of us.”

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FROM LECTURE, A12 the size of the country when he was president via The Louisiana Purchase, which Jefferson insisted was needed for national security. The Purchase was also important because it integrated a much more diverse group of individuals into the new nation. Brinkley next discussed Andrew Jackson, aka “Old Hickory,” the Indian fighter president, whom actor Sean Penn will play in an upcoming TV special; and James Polk, who increased U.S. land during the Mexican American War. Brinkley spent the most time on President Teddy Roosevelt, who among his many accomplishments was setting aside 234 million acres of wilderness for National Parks. Brinkley labeled Franklin Delano Roosevelt another key president, whose “Big Friendly Government” policies were highly influential until President Ronald Reagan instituted a Big Government rollback in the

1980s. John F. Kennedy, Brinkley said, was one of the most popular presidents with college students. Kennedy started the Green Berets, Navy Seals, and the Peace Corps, in addition to putting a man on the moon. However, the press never reported his many dalliances with women because in those days, Brinkley explained, reporters sought to protect the image of the Presidency. Brinkley touched on some of the “also-rans” for president, like William Jennings Bryan and Ross Perot, noting the Navy Seals gave Perot, Osama Bin Ladin’s walking stick as a gift because “Perot’s the guy who always gives them a job after they exit the Navy.” Brinkley noted the students at Bishop’s seem to be most interested in The Civil War period, but when he was young, he most wanted to study The Revolutionary War and the founding of the country. About this current time in history,

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liberties and our culture. There’s not enough society can do for them.” But for moms like Marla Kuhn, whose daughter Lillie is now cancer-free, there’s not enough she can do to thank the Goulds and the WISH Circle, which granted Lillie’s request. “It was so great being able to escape the constant worrying,” she said. “When you’re in the hospital facing something like cancer, it’s hard to keep your mind from going to a dark place. What the trip meant to us was that the worst was finally over.” Pam Kragen is a writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune

Scripps hospitals, and George is vice chairman of the board for the San Diego Air& Space Museum. He is also a member of Angel Flight, a network of pilots who provide free flights to needy children and adults for surgery and medical care. But his favorite cause is the Navy SEAL Foundation. He hosts fishing trips, barbecues and other events to help the veterans transition to civilian life. “Our young men and women are not given the respect or entitlement they deserve in our society,” he said. “They’re protecting us, our

Brinkley said, “The Federal government is very broken right now, no doubt about it!” What he also laments about today, he said, is that people don’t write letters or diaries anymore, which, as a historian, he loves to pour over for historical details. Barry Jagoda, a former CBS news producer and assistant to President Jimmy Carter, was in the audience with praise for Brinkley’s presentation. “In this media age, it is so helpful to have a scholar who can bring historical facts to bear on our contemporary debates, instead of just a bunch of unsubstantiated chatter!” he said. Bishop’s junior Eric Holm, a student in the Advanced Placement U.S. History class, remarked, “Professor Brinkley gave a definitely interesting, if middle-of-the-road or value-neutral, take on the Presidency, which is helpful background for better understanding what’s going on with the Caucus tonight in Iowa.”

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Local man to be honored at Just in Time for Foster Youth gala Marty Goodman uses the know-how gained through his 30-year business career to help nonprofit agencies achieve their goals. “I call myself a recovering entrepreneur,” said Goodman, a local resident who will be honored March 12 by a San Diego-based organization that provides services for foster youth as they transition to independent, adult lives. Goodman will be honored at an annual fundraising gala, “Walk the Talk,” held by Just in Time for Foster Youth, which will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Goodman, who now invests in and manages real estate, has started several businesses during his career. One venture grew out of his own desire as a parent to encourage and reward good behavior by his children. The result was an iPhone app called Kid Pointz that awarded points for such things as completing homework or household chores, which could then be exchanged for rewards such as toys, or a special outing with mom or dad. At its peak, before it was purchased by a family travel company, the app had a million users, Goodman said. Several years ago, Goodman decided to turn his experience toward the realm of philanthropy, and he joined the San Diego chapter of a group called Social Venture Partners, or SVP, which invests both money and volunteer time with charitable organizations.

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Through SVP, he came in contact with Just in Time for Foster Youth, and ended up leading a three-year partnership between the two organizations, which provides both financial and volunteer assistance for Just in Time. Among his efforts with Just in Time, said Goodman, are helping the group with planning, research and logistics, to help it expand and provide more assistance to transitioning foster youth. Goodman and his wife, physician Ellyn Levine, have four teenagers. Goodman said he was moved to learn that many foster youths fall on hard times when they age out of the system at 18, because they often have little or no financial or family support. Some end up homeless or incarcerated. “They have nobody to turn to,” said Goodman. “It spoke to me. I couldn’t imagine my kids with no support.” Just in Time has a variety of programs, ranging from helping foster youths get set up in their own apartments, to

FROM AWARDS, A2 children and teens in preschool through 12th grade. Casa de Amistad offers its after-school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. In August, the organization offers a summer enrichment program for kindergarten through sixth-grade students. “Casa de Amistad has made a positive impact in student achievement and learning by increasing homework completion and classroom participation, as well as improved grades,” the board said in its nomination letter. “Many of Casa de Amistad 12th grade students have applied to and have been accepted at a number of California’s top universities and the numbers continue to rise. Volunteers with STEM-based backgrounds help to reinforce the value of science and mathematics and encourage students to consider a career in STEM fields.” Casa de Amistad currently serves 204 students from Solana Beach School District,

emergency financial aid, to assistance with finding a job or applying for college, Goodman said. Through Just in Time, he said, he is also paired up with a former foster youth who is now a freshman at San Diego State. “I say we are mentoring each other,” said Goodman of the young man, whom he considers part of his family. Goodman encouraged San Diegans to consider volunteering with Just in Time, which requires a small time commitment each month. “It’s really meeting, coaching, guiding them through a little bit, being a caring adult who wants to make a difference in their life,” Goodman said. “It’s a lot easier and more gratifying than they would ever imagine.” When he’s not volunteering with Just in Time, Goodman is often traveling in his role as a member of SVP’s international board of directors, meeting with affiliates in such locations as India, Japan and China. This month, he was scheduled to embark on a trip to Australia and South Korea to meet with SVP affiliates. He’s also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches a real estate course in the MBA program, and in 2015 he joined the board of advisors for the Center for Peace and Commerce at the University of San Diego. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jitfosteryouth.org/walkthe-talk.

Del Mar Union School District, Encinitas Union School District, Cardiff School District, Carlsbad Unified School District and San Dieguito Union High School District. More than 180 individuals volunteer weekly as tutors and mentors. “Thank you, truly, from the bottom of hearts,” said board member Julie Union. “We just really appreciate what you do to help our children.” In partnership with the Association of California School Administers, the San Diego County School Boards Association honors outstanding school board members, administrators, staff, college professors and community members for their dedication to public education every year. Last year, Stephanie Kowack was selected as the county’s “Parent Volunteer of the Year” for her work with Solana Beach School District, San Dieguito Union High School District and the greater community. The 2016 “Honoring Our Own” Awards dinner is March 18 at the Sheraton San Diego Resort and Marina on Harbor Island.

FROM WATER, A1 use. The issuance of the draft report is only the first step in a lengthy, legally-mandated process that must occur before rates can be raised. Next month, the board is scheduled to formally accept the cost of service study. A notice of the proposed rate increase will be mailed to district customers in April, and a public hearing will likely be held in May, after which the board could give final approval to the rate plan. Under that scenario, outlined in a district staff report, the earliest that the new, higher rates could take effect would be June 1. On Oct. 1, the board approved the rate plan by a 3-2 vote, with directors Greg Gruzdowich and Marlene King opposed. If the rate plan is ultimately approved by the board, the panel would have to vote each year on whether to raise rates by a maximum of 9 percent. The district did not raise rates in 2014 or 2015, instead absorbing rate increases by its wholesale suppliers and using reserves to make up the

difference. District customers saw annual increases on their water bills from 2004 through 2013. Under the proposed rate plan, customers who use the least amount of water — and those who use the most — would see the highest percentage increases in their bills. Low-end users would be impacted by an increase on the fixed portion of their bill, while high-end users would be impacted by higher water rates. Those who use 150 units of water every two months — just above the district average — would see their bi-monthly bills go up by 10.1 percent the first year, to $680.03, from the current $617.37. Also at Thursday’s meeting, officials discussed the Santa Fe district’s efforts to cut water use in response to mandates from the state of California, which were issued in 2015 as the statewide drought entered its fourth year, and water supplies reached critical levels in some parts of the state. In 2015, state water officials ordered local water districts to cut their water use by a range of targets, based on the districts’ per capita

FROM RAISES, A1 said the “dedicated” and caring classified employees have not received a master contract raise since 2007. “The agreement continues to provide budget stability for the San Dieguito Union High School District as well as financial security and stability for our hardworking classified employees,” Schmitt said. SDUHSD Vice President Joyce Dalessandro said the district’s classified employees represented the nuts and bolts of the district, the daily details and the “take for granted’s” – she said their list of contributions and areas of expertise are far too numerous for her to mention. “This group has been without a salary increase for the longest than any group in San Diego County, which says a lot about your loyalty, dedication and ability to hang in there knowing that in time we would do the right thing,” Dalessandro said. Schmitt said the district can afford the increase in salaries as it has budgeted conservatively and has healthy reserves. He said typically districts spend 85 percent of their budgets on personnel and even with the raises for all three SDUHSD employee groups, the SDUHSD is significantly under 85 percent for the cost of personnel. With growth in state revenue and increased enrollment, Schmitt said they expect to see their funding increase from the state. He said that the district is in a “healthy and stable” position and is maintaining a healthy level of reserves, some of the highest in the district’s history — after 2017-18, the reserve is projected to be at 13 percent, according to SDUHSD Associate Superintendent Eric Dill. “This raise is affordable and it is also equitable and fair,” Schmitt said.

consumption of drinking water. Because Santa Fe was at the top end of per-capita water use in California, its reduction target was set at 36 percent. Districts that failed to meet the state- mandated targets faced potential fines of $10,000 per day. A report on Thursday’s agenda said that between June and January, Santa Fe customers cut their water use by a cumulative average of 35 percent below the base year of 2013. Going forward, the district expects its reduction target to be lowered to 28 percent due to credit for the water produced by the new desalination plant in Carlsbad, which is shared by agencies throughout San Diego County. In January, the average amount of water used per person each day in the Santa Fe district was 163 gallons, less than half of the amount used in June, when the per-capita figure was 373. In September 2014, residents of the Santa Fe district were using an average of 584 gallons per person per day, according to a state report, which at that time was the highest in California.

Muir reiterated her concerns about class sizes and about the language in the contract increasing class sizes to 38.4 and 34.6 for high school and middle school respectively. Schmitt stated that Muir’s numbers were not correct. As Jason Viloria, associate superintendent of administrative services, has explained in past discussions, the new contract language does not increase the maximums for class size averages, it simply clarifies the ratio and process — class sizes remain 32 students to one teacher for high school and 29:1 in middle school. Schmitt said there are no changes to class sizes in this contract. “Class sizes are the lowest they have been in a decade, I want to make sure that’s clear,” Schmitt said. Muir continued to disagree that class sizes won’t increase. After the 3-2 vote, Dalessandro expressed her frustration that the vote was again not unanimous and did not give full support to the district’s staff. “I don’t get this, this has pushed me to the edge here,” Dalessandro said, noting that her comments were uncharacteristic of her but she said she felt the need to speak up. “These are our employees,” she said to the loud applause of the employees in the crowd. Salazar dismissed Dalessandro’s comments as “grandstanding” and “pandering” to the crowd. “We’re not against the employees. We’re against it because we don’t think it’s fiscally responsible,” Salazar said, noting that he is only doing the job he was elected to do and that board members are allowed to think differently. The argument was interrupted by SDUHSD Board President Beth Hergesheimer’s gavel as she moved the meeting along.

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5th Annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers’ Conference

anyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club hosted the 5th Annual Canyon Crest Academy Writers’ Conference Feb. 20 at Canyon Crest Academy. Best-selling authors and other writing professionals provided inspirational and educational workshops to students of San Diego area high schools. Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Program series, presented the keynote address. (See story on page B3.) Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net and www.rsfreview.com.

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Yogurtland celebrates third anniversary in Del Mar A local eatery is celebrating an extra sweet anniversary. As the national chain marks its 10-year milestone, Yogurtland Del Mar is set to celebrate its third anniversary in May. The self-serve, soft-serve frozen yogurt shop opened its doors in May 2013 in Flower Hill Promenade. “Yogurtland stands out from other yogurt shops in many different ways,” said Store Manager Sam Morabito. “We always have a theme and we’re always offering new flavors.” The national chain, which was recently ranked as the No. 1 frozen yogurt company in the U.S. by The Daily Meal, has more than 150 different and customized yogurt and sorbet flavors, and the menu is always expanding. Yogurtland introduces new flavors every year. Currently, Yogurtland has five new flavors, inspired by the animated film “Kung Fu Panda 3.” Po’s Cookies and Cream, Mei Mei’s Dragon Warrior Passion Tart, Bao’s Cherry Tart, Tigress’ Big Pop Sorbert and Master Shifu’s Honey Graham debuted one at a time at the start of the New Year. “They always have new ideas to bring people in,” Morabito said. “The customers definitely like it too.” From classics chocolate and vanilla, to fan favorites birthday cupcake batter and cookies and cream, the Del Mar location has at least 16

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Crafting confidence Young writers are encouraged to use their words at CCA Writers’ Conference

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BY KAREN BILLING It’s a Saturday morning and the Canyon Crest Academy campus is quietly empty except for an auditorium filled with writers, pens in hand, awaiting inspiration. “I’m looking at a room full of teen writers, how incredible is that?” asked New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry. Maberry was on stage at the fifth annual CCA Writers’ Conference, the only free writing conference for high school students in the country, put together by the CCA Creative Writing Club with help from the generosity of sponsors such as Chipotle, Summa Education, Hamilton College Counseling, Wells Fargo and High Bluff Academy. “This is quite an amazing thing, nobody gets anywhere in this business without help,” Maberry said, noting when he was a kid he got to meet some of the most important writers in the science fiction and fantasy fields and they helped him to believe in his skills as a writer. “They believed that writers should help other writers and they shouldn’t ask for anything in return for it. But there is a selfish component to it. If we help other writers, we get to read more good stuff.” “I feel like a kid in the playground and I

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Author Suzanne Young was the keynote speaker want other kids to come and play with the toys,” Maberry continued. “ I know how hard it is out there and I know that there are solutions to everything, why not share it? This conference is an incredible example of why this mentality works so well.” Led by CCA Creative Writing Club President Julia Camilleri, the conference included a day’s worth of workshops featuring over 20 published authors. Workshops offered encouragement and advice on writing horror, writing for TV, songwriting, character building, getting published, playwriting, poetry and journalism.

In addition to the workshops, the conference featured a keynote address to kick off the day with the New York Times bestselling author of “The Program” series, Suzanne Young. Young talked about her origins as a teenage writer, in an era before the internet and cell phones. Young grew up in Utica, New York, “a tough little place,” splitting time between living with her mother and her grandparents as her father had left her family when she was small. She said they never had a lot of money and all of her clothes were second-hand, but she never knew it was something to be ashamed of as everyone in the neighborhood was living the same way. When her mom remarried, they moved to a nicer neighborhood and a new school where she tried to fit in, but Young said she could never really change where she came from. She never really fit in but she found a way to settle in because of her reading — her favorite authors were Stephen King and V.C. Andrews. “I devoured books, I read all the time, I read through all of my classes,” Young said. In seventh grade Young wrote her first horror short story and her friends loved it. In ninth grade she wrote her most popular story, a 1980s-style slasher comedy called “School Daze.” “It was really bad. Mary Kay was tweezed to death, Joe was suffocated with a jock strap in the locker room. I won’t go on, it gets worse from there,” Young said. “It was a hit though.” In the story, she wrote her first fictional character, not based on anyone she knew — a character named Brad. Some classmates

made her feel like she was weird for making people up so she decided to keep the fictional world in her head and the stories she wrote to herself from then on. In college, she decided to major in creative writing but she still cringed whenever she had to share her stories out loud. However, in college she met other like-minded writers for the first time. Young moved to Arizona after college and became an English teacher. “I loved teaching. As an English teacher I’m able to talk about books all the time like it’s my job because it’s my job,” Young said. On breaks she wrote short stories and was still embarrassed to share them with others. It wasn’t until she moved to Oregon — writing during the extended periods of being “indoors with wet socks” while it rained and rained outside — that it occurred to her that her books were young adult novels. She had found what she was missing and wrote her first book, sharing chapters with the encouragement of a reader in her family. She had just began the process of learning about how to publish her work when her grandmother got sick with cancer and she went home to take care of her for the last weeks of her life. “In my whole life she was the one person who believed I could do anything. She thought I was special. She didn’t have more than an eighth grade education, she never read a single story I wrote and yet she believed in me with her whole heart,” Young said. When she visited, Young told her grandmother that she had finished a book and her grandmother was so excited — she took her hand and asked that when it came SEE WRITERS, B15

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EVENT BRIEFS CCA Dollars for Scholars applications open Applications are now online at www.canyoncrest.dollarsforscholars.org for Canyon Crest Academy seniors to apply for the 2016 Dollars for Scholars scholarships. Scholarship recipients, selected based upon school and community involvement, scholastic achievement and personal commitment, receive awards beginning at $500 that they apply to tuition and fees. The scholarship application period will close at 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 29. “Last year, scholarships totaling $36,000 were awarded to 60 outstanding CCA seniors,” said Alexis Larky, CCADFS president. “This year we are currently at 51percent of our goal to award a total of $40,000 in scholarships. Some scholarship funds are raised through sales of CCA student directories and graduation leis, but we rely for the majority of scholarship funding on the generous donations of CCA friends and the Carmel Valley and San Diego community.” Individuals and businesses may make a fully tax-deductible single donation to the general scholarship fund of any amount, or establish a corporate or named scholarship of $500 or more. They may designate a scholarship for a major in a particular discipline, or to remember a loved one or friend. CCA DFS welcomes matching

donations from employees’ businesses. Donations made to CCA Dollars for Scholars, a program of Scholarship America, a 501.c.3 corporation, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and are awarded to students who plan to attend a two- or four-year university or college, vocational or technical school. For more information, visit the CCA Dollars for Scholars website at www.canyoncrest.dollarsforscholars.org.

Canyon Crest Academy to hold ‘Potter Walk’ On Sunday, March 6, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., students from Canyon Crest Academy will hold a “Potter Walk” to raise money for a new sound/media system for Carmel Valley Branch Library. The walk will take place at Canyon Crest Academy. Following the walk there will be Harry Potter-themed food, games, and music. For more information, including how you can support the walk, visit potterwalk.weebly.com.

Chabad Jewish Center to present evening lecture with author Chabad Jewish Center of RSF invites the community to join them for an evening lecture with Rabbi Marvin Tokeyer, former Rabbi of Japan and author of pepper, silk and ivory — the exotic jews of China, Japan and

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La Jolla Playhouse to present ‘John Leguizamo: Latin History for Dummies’ La Jolla Playhouse will present John Leguizamo: Latin History for Dummies, created and performed by John Leguizamo, directed by Tony Taccone, as part of its Page To Stage New Play Development program. The production will run April 5-17 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre on the UC San Diego campus. Tickets are available at SEE EVENTS, B8

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dedication to veterans’ causes into “Love Letters from Vietnam,” being performed at North Coast Repertory Theatre Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The songs are inspired by the extraordinary correspondence into the past between a passionate yet deeply flawed soldier and his daughter. A concert version “For the Sender: Love Letters from Vietnam” will be read and sung by Alex Woodard as Sergeant Fuller and Molly Jenson as Jennifer Fuller. The special evening is a benefit show for Shelter To Soldier, which trains rescue dogs to become psychiatric service dogs for combat veterans. Tickets are $25 for this noteworthy cause. For Tickets: (858) 481-1055 or northocastrep.org. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach 92075

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Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage offers a variety of unique services BY KELLEY CARLSON There’s a facility near McClellan-Palomar Airport that takes car storage to new heights. Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage, at 3270 Corporate View in Vista, is much more than a facility that houses exotic and classic vehicles; it also features a VIP Member Lounge and hosts special events. “We bring car people together in one place,” founder Charles Butler noted. Butler, who is also founder of American Faucet and Coatings Corp., originated the idea for the business after several years of failing to find tenants for the 28,000-square-foot commercial space he owned on Corporate View. He desired to start a company that was relatively low-maintenance, and “it appeared that car storage was the answer,” Butler said. He opened Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage on April 6, 2014, and within several months, the business took off, with more than 100 vehicles under the company’s care. The entire property — which

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Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage founder Charles Butler. contains an indoor storage facility that can hold about 175 cars — is gated and fenced. It’s equipped with a 3-Tier Tyco Security System, in which a security pass is required to go through several areas to reach the vehicles, and video cameras monitor the site 24 hours a day. A phone app is also available to allow customers to view their vehicles at all times. In addition, the automobiles are fully insured by Hagerty while under the company’s care.

The majority of the customers store their vehicles in the 17,000-square-foot main viewing garage. The general public can observe the cars through windows, while club membership permits access to the space. Car owners are not identified. “Most members are happy to have people see their car in general,” Butler said, although a few elect to keep their vehicles completely hidden from view in the 13,000-square-foot

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private garage. There are private entrances to the latter, and only those members who store vehicles in that area are permitted in the space. Meanwhile, various services are available for vehicles stored at the facility. Among the options are tire pressure monitoring, wipe-downs, fluid and belt checks, battery tending, routine engine warm-up, oil and filter changes, brake inspections and tire rotation. Custom detailing packages are also available. While rates are based on space needed, as well as specific maintenance and care requirements, the average cost is $350 to $425 a month for a single car, Butler said. Reduced rates are available for those who have more than one vehicle stored at the facility. Because of its close proximity to McClellan-Palomar Airport, many customers will store their vehicles at Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage while they commute for jobs and embark on vacations. The company will transport club members to and from the airport. Although storage is one of the main functions of the facility, there

are also club amenities for auto aficionados. There is a 2,000-square-foot VIP Member Lounge that offers Internet, multiple high-definition TVs, a full beverage bar and a conference room, leather couches and handcrafted furniture. The facility can also be rented for events such as fundraisers, business meetings, birthday and holiday parties, weddings, fashion shows and car shows. Classic and exotic vehicles are available for display and photo opportunities. Finally, a limited number of exotic cars are available for club members to rent through the company’s Rush Motors division. The fleet currently consists of two Ferraris, an Aston Martin and an Audi R8. Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage is open by appointment. For more information, call (760) 305-8938, go to www.rsfmotorclub.com, or email info@rsfmotorstorage.com. The company also can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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‘Heart of Gold’ benefit for Rady Children’s Hospital

he 107th Anniversary Charity Ball, “Heart of Gold” was held Feb. 20 at the Hotel del Coronado to benefit the Crisis Stabilization Unit at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The event, which included dinner, dancing and Big Band entertainment, honored Evelyn and Ernest Rady and celebrated their Canadian heritage. The Crisis Stabilization Unit, opened in 2014, is a “short-term crisis assessment and

treatment program that assists patients during a mental health crisis. A child or adolescent who is experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness who requires 24-hour supervised crisis intervention is suitable for the unit.” For more information, visit charityball-sd.org and www.rchsd.org. Photos by Vincent Andrunas. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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EVENT BRIEFS FROM EVENTS, B4 lajollaplayhouse.org or by calling (858) 550-1010. Class is in session with John Leguizamo’s new one-man show, Latin History for Dummies, delivering rapid-fire laughs in a biting and comic take on 500 years of Latin History, spanning the Aztec and Incan Empires to World War II. Following up on his 2010 Playhouse Page To Stage workshop of Ghetto Klown, which later transferred to Broadway and won the Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle Awards for Outstanding Solo Performance, Leguizamo returns to develop his latest work and share his fiercely funny, satirical and often over-looked version of American history. ‘Star Trek — The Ultimate Voyage’ 50th anniversary concert tour tickets available through CCA Foundation” “Star Trek — The Ultimate Voyage” 50th anniversary concert tour tickets are available through the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation. Celebrate five decades of your favorite Star Trek moments for the very first time in a lavish live show experience at San Diego Civic Theatre on Thursday, March 31. Music lovers, filmgoers, science-fiction fans and anyone who loves great live performances won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience combining breathtaking Star Trek visuals with the spectacular full spectrum sound of a live symphony orchestra. Emmy Award-winning composer Ray Chattaway, father of CCA Envision Music Director Amy Villanova, will be one of the featured conductors. Chattaway composed music for over 300 episodes of the various Star Trek TV series, and contributed to several of the movie scores as well. Special pre-sale tickets are being made available through the CCA Foundation through March 3. Mezzanine seating at balcony rates through this offer only. To order go to: http://bit.ly/1Lu7p02. A generous portion of each ticket purchased supports Canyon Crest Academy Foundation –Envision Instrumental Music. For more information email: Goldsteinchar@aim.com

Del Mar Garden Club to host Star Roses’ Steve Bening Steve Bening, world-renowned international judge for rose trials and Western Territory Manager of Star Roses and Plants, will be the guest speaker at the Del Mar Rose Society. He will be speaking about the development of the spectacular disease resistant, drought tolerant “Knock Out Series,” the gorgeous “Romantica Roses,” the legendary “Peace Rose,” new roses for 2016 and ‘17, breeding and trialing. The meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. This is an opportunity not to be missed. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. All are invited to attend, no gardening experience required. Call 760-809-6860 for more information.

Benefit at Pamplemousse Grille March 1 to raise funds for research A special event at the Pamplemousse Grille will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. to raise awareness and funds in support of research that will change the paradigm of Parkinson’s disease for 7 to 10 million worldwide. A reception will be followed by a sumptuous dinner especially created for the event by Chef Jeffrey Strauss, proprietor of the Pamplemousse Grille. After dinner enjoy a performance by world renowned classical and flamenco guitarist Pepe Romero with your dessert. Proceeds benefit Summit for Stem Cell, the tax exempt fundraising arm of the revolutionary research project located at The Scripps Research Institute in cooperation with Scripps Health. The research is working towards a patient-specific (non-embryonic) stem cell therapy using induced pluri-potent stem cells derived from a patient’s own skin cells to create DNA matching dopamineproducing neurons…the very thing missing in a person with Parkinson’s. For more information about the research www.SummitforStemCell.org Please R.S.V.P. to jenifer@SummitforStemCell.org. All donations are tax exempt.

J* Company to present ‘Annie Warbucks’ Ever wonder if it was “Easy Street” for Annie after Daddy Warbucks came along? Find out what happened to the red-headed orphan after Miss Hannigan and her evil plans were foiled, when J* Company presents “Annie Warbucks,” the sequel to the musical “Annie,” Feb. 26-March 13 at the Jewish Community Center’s Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Under the direction of Joey Landwehr, the cast of 58 features 12-year-old Natalie Feldstein as Annie and 14 year-old Mikel Lemoine as Daddy Warbucks, with Natalie Feldstein, Collin Katz, Mikel Lemoine, Mia Bregman, Eliana Nahl, Adria Rosen and Talia Israel, rounding out the leads. The sequel, created by TONY Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, prolongs the fairytale ending, providing all the drama of the previous story with new villains, secret scheming and an old-fashioned romance thrown in for good measure. “There’s an important lesson that can be learned from Annie,” Landwehr said. “She has always been a strong role-model whose positive outlook and cheery disposition despite her circumstances empowers her. No matter what problems she’s confronted with, she overcomes them.” Tickets are $16 for children and JCC members, and $18 for non-members at (858) 362-1348 or jcompanysd.org

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A Legacy Builder: GDC Construction, Inc. BY MARTI GACIOCH Pancho Dewhurst, president of GDC Construction, Inc. has a builder’s legacy of four generations that inspires his already booming career. A seasoned builder in his own right, Pancho and his team at GDC have built residential and commercial properties throughout San Diego, La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe for nearly 20 years. With many new projects underway, GDC Construction’s team of skilled supervisors and craftsman provide the management necessary to track and keep a home building project on time and on budget, without losing sight of key building criteria, design aesthetics, and individual preferences that define a successful and quality home. “My heritage has been a strong influence on how I manage GDC Construction,” Pancho said. “I credit my success to the high standards that my father, George, my grandfather, Walter, and my great grandfather, Ernie, instilled in me. I take great pride in my family’s building legacy, my own passion for building and the quality of my work.” GDC Construction is defined by words like honor, commitment, and quality; honor to the decades of service they have provided to the community; commitment to the relationships they’ve built with clients and business associates; and quality exhibited in the homes they build. Recent GDC projects include; the renovation of a mid-century home in Point Loma, a French Colonial-style home in Rancho Santa Fe, a large contemporary craftsman home in La Jolla, and a Spanish Colonial-style home, which

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Pancho explained. “At GDC Construction, we incorporate these Smart Home functions in both new and remodeling projects.” Pancho, 41, grew up in La Jolla where he attended La Jolla High School before studying communication design at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. He continued his education in architecture and design, in Florence, Italy, and completed his B.A. at the University of San Diego. With a deep dedication to the community, GDC Construction has contributed to La Jolla in the building of the La Jolla Community Center, La Jolla Fire Station, and during the holidays, when each year the company decorates the now 30-foot-tall tree at the Recreation Center that Pancho’s father and the Rotary Club planted decades ago. GDC Construction is a leader as a builder and contributor in the La Jolla community. Under the Pancho’s guidance GDC has grown in town, and they are also the new face in Rancho Santa Fe, Point Loma and Mission Hills. “As a general contractor, my objective is to build homes and relationships that stand the test of time,” Pancho said. “I take pride in my team, our accomplishments, and the positive mark we have made in the San Diego community.” ■ GDC Construction, Inc. is located at 1031 Silverado St., La Jolla. (858) 551-5222. gdcconstruction.com The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support this newspaper.

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Senior Night for Torrey Pines soccer

he Torrey Pines High School girls soccer team celebrated Senior Night on Feb. 11. Seniors Allie Omens, Jena Rasmussen, Christina Bragado, Sarah Trissel, Alexa Hozouri and Nicole Morris were joined by family members for special recognition.

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RSF Women’s Fund present ‘Blanco & Bubbles’

he Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund recently held a festive “Blanco & Bubbles” event at the home of Mary Schuiman. The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund was established in November 2004 as a way for women to join together in the Rancho Santa Fe community in meaningful and engaging ways to give back to the greater San Diego community. The power of many women participating in “Collective Giving” has helped the organization multiply its impact and make a significant difference in

community-wide needs with focused, collective grant-making. The RSF Women’s Fund, a donor advised fund of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, has 120 members and, since its inception in 2004, has awarded grants totaling nearly over $2.6 million. The Blanco & Bubbles event was a huge success. Over 50 women joined the party to socialize and welcome new potential members. For more information, visit www.rsfwomensfund.org. Photo page continued from last week. Courtesy

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out, she dedicate it to her. “Her death ruined my life,” Young said. “I was lost. At the time I was teaching part time but I was only going through the motions of my life. I escaped into books. I wrote when I woke up, on my lunch breaks, after school, all the time. I lived in my books. All of my friends were fictional. I wrote three full books in six months. She sent queries out to literary agents, “all bravery” with nothing left to lose. In 125 queries to agents, she got all “no’s.” Getting published was “hard, fearless” work — she got a lot of rejections, some maybes, got an agent who then dropped her and she questioned whether or not she should continue. She fought on and decided to set out on her own without an agent and sold her first series, “The Naughty List,” and eventually got an agent, whom she still works with today. “I’ve published 12 novels, two more to come this year, and every one of them is dedicated to my grandmother,” Young said. “I cry every time I write her name but it makes me deal with that pain rather than run away from it.” The more books she writes, Young said the harder it is, because her standards get higher. She detailed her writing process to the students — how she gives herself a deadline and locks her self in her office with her dogs. “If I’m writing, I’m not doing anything else and that includes grocery shopping, cooking, showering,” Young said. Young said her new book coming out in the fall, “All in Pieces,” is her favorite piece

New art exhibit on display in Del Mar BY KRISTINA HOUCK A new art exhibit is on display in Del Mar, continuing the legacy of the late Herbert B. Turner. Coordinated by local artist Bob Coletti, the display cases at the Herbert B. Turner Gallery at Southfair currently feature paintings, photographs and mixed media pieces from local artists. “Coordinating exhibits at the Herbert B. Turner Gallery was a wonderful unexpected gift from its owner Rachel Turner Thomas,” Coletti said. “After a few meetings with Rachel, we came to an agreement that now has me coordinating all future exhibits, keeping in the tradition of Herbert B. Turner’s wishes to use the space for local artists work.” Turner was a prominent architect, artist and resident of Del Mar. He left a distinctive mark on Del Mar, having designed more than 50 custom commercial and residential properties in

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in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4941 EL MIRLO, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,819,993.00 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the

to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001619-15-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to

Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 4, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800161915-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16-000435-1, PUB DATES: 02/11/2016, 02/18/2016, 02/25/2016. RSF469. APN: 268-172-11-00 TS No: CA08004312-14-2 TO No: 8487331 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 12, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2016 at 09:00 AM, Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 27, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0130602 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by IRENE E VALENTI AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is

100property - LEGALheretofore NOTICESdescribed is The being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16275 VIA DE LA VALLE, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $9,822,278.65 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware

these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08004312-14-2. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 4, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08004312-14-2 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction. com at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15003120-3, PUB DATES: 02/11/2016, 02/18/2016, 02/25/2016. RSF468. T.S. No. 14-28225 APN: 265-45214-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining

encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JAMES R. CHAFIN AND DENISE CHAFIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 3/17/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0140738 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale:3/4/2016 at 10:30 AM. Place of Sale: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,002,292.20. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7760 Via Zafiro, Rancho Sante Fe, CA 92067. Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 265-45214-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section

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trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-28225. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 2/5/2016. Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee, Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee, 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920. For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elite-

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tion: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com. Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 16025. 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/16. RSF470.

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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 theme is “French Songs and Flamenco,” and includes selections such as La Vie en Rose, Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, pieces by Leo Delibes, and gypsy jazz style piece Bossa Dorado. All of the pieces have been adapted for four or more parts in a guitar orchestra. The session begins March 14 and goes through early June, with concerts on May 19 and June 3. 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, entitled 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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TPHS Winter Formal

he Torrey Pines High School Winter Formal was held Feb. 6 at the Broadway Pier. A record 1,100 students played the casino tables and danced the night away at the Casino Royale-007 themed event. A special thank you to Aston Martin San Diego and event co-chairs Monica Burnett and Donna Stewart. Courtesy photos

Dance Floor

Juliette Dicken & Hannah Dewey

Brody Ferretta & Madison Wickham

Bond Guy Danny Dutra & Aston Martin

Casino

Colin Alston & Alexa Sanchez

Candy Bar

Left to right: Daniella Rosen, Hannah Dewey, Juliette Dicken, Sophie Nauss, Maclaine Parish, Sydney MacDonald & Kerri Byrne.

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Longtime real estate agents gather for reunion

reunion of women who have been licensed real estate agents in the Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Solana Beach areas for 25 years or more was held Feb. 11 at The Fish Market restaurant.

Pat Driver and Chiquita Abbott

OPEN HOUSES $850,000 4 Beds 2.5 Baths

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA 1429 Big Canyon Terrace Erika Soares, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s Realty

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-889-1024

CARMEL VALLEY

Julie Pinney, Pat Driver

Left background: Sherry Culver, Kaye Christianson; Standing: Bobbie Corporal, Cathy Gilchrist

$619,000 3BD / 2BA

3721 Caminito Carmel Landing Connie Cannon, Coastal Premiere Properties

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-354-5538

$929,000 4BD / 3BA

4475 Exbury Court Sat & Sun 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Remy Simon, Coldwell Banker Carmel Valley 858-382-7489

$930,000 4BD / 2.5BA

4176 Calle Isabelino Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wesley Royal, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 858-663-5134

$988,000 5BD / 3BA

5851 Cape Jewels Trail Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,228,000 5BD / 3.5BA

5011 Sterling Grove Lane Jen Drennan, Coastal Premier Properties

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-205-3077

$1,249,000 4BD / 4BA

5433 Shannon Ridge Lane Amy Green, Coastal Premier Properties

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-755-HOME

$1,249,500-$1,349,500 4BD / 3BA

13304 Pantera Rd. Enzo Peluso, Keller Williams

$1,299,000 5BD / 4.5BA

3948 Lago Di Grata Circle Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,299,000 5BD / 4BA

4632 Calle Mar De Armonia Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,475,000 5BD / 3.5BA

3423 Caminito Santa Fe Downs Virginia Braun, Surterre Properties

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 949-290-8608

$2,499,000 4BD / 4.5BA

13466 Landfair Rd Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-6824

DEL MAR $2,099,000 4BD / 3BA

14074 Mercado Drive Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-524-3077

RANCHO SANTA FE

Chiquita Abbott, Colleen Sansone

Diane Cox and Gerry Kirkeby

$999,900-$1,099,900 4 Beds 4.5 Baths

16941 Simple Melody - The Crosby Danielle Short, Coldwell Banker/Host: Sara Alavi

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-708-1500

$1,098,000 3 Beds 3.5 Baths

16932 Simple Melody Lane Lon Noel, Willis Allen Real Estate

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858.583.6398

$1,995,000 4 Beds 3 Baths

6727 Las Colinas Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700

$2,600,000-$2,900,000 5BD / 5.5BA

7732 Top O The Morning Way - The Crosby J. Lefferdink, Berkshire Hathaway/Host: Diana Haddad

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 310-740-5153

$2,600,000-$2,900,000 5BD / 5.5BA

7732 Top O The Morning Way - The Crosby John Lefferdink, Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-813-8222

$2,890,000 3 Beds 3.5 Baths

14668 Encendido - Santaluz Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker RSF 619-417-5564

$2,895,000 4 Beds 4.5 Baths

5489 Calle Chaparro Candace Leeds-Sears, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s

$3,395,000-$3,495,000 5 Beds 5.5 Baths

7837 Sendero Angelica - Santaluz Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker RSF 619-417-5564

$3,999,000 4 Beds 5.5 Baths

6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-980-4125

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700

For the most up-to-date list of open houses, mapped locations, and premium listings with photos, visit rsfreview.com/open-houses-list/ Judy Woodhead, Chiquita Abbott, Julie Pinney

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Escondido – 2BR/2.5BA $1,365,000

Santaluz, 4BR/5.5BA | $3,088,000

Rancho Santa Fe Los Robles, New Construction | $2,750,000

Point Loma – Pulmosa Park, 4+1BR/5+2BA | $2,675,000

GARY WHEELER, BRANCH MANAGER 6012 PASEO DELICIAS, RANCHO SANTA FE | 858.756.2444 | INFO@WILLISALLEN.COM

Coronado – Village Bayfront, 4BR/4+2BA | $8,495,00

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