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April 21, 2016

Parents question health impacts of artificial turf BY KAREN BILLING Some R. Roger Rowe parents expressed concern about the safety of the school’s artificial turf at the April 14 Rancho Santa Fe School board meeting. Parents Amanda and Ali Shapouri, parents of three children in the school, said there is a potential for “irreversible health impacts” from the toxins in the crumb rubber from recycled tires used in the field. “No one wants to live next to a pile of used tires, no one wants these tires dumped in the ocean or in any

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natural habitats, no one thinks it would be a good idea to transform these used tires into chew toys for animals,” wrote Amanda Shapouri in a letter to the board. “Yet it was decided that it would be okay to shred it up and allow our kids to play in it.” Being aware that the school budget may not permit a comprehensive test of the materials in the turf, the Shapouris took the initiative to take a sample of the crumb rubber and have it tested by Geocon Inc, a local

geotechnical and environmental firm. “Although the test found that the toxins present do not exceed the acceptable level established by governmental agencies, we can all agree any level of toxic materials around our children and staff is a major concern and should not be allowed in our school,” Amanda said. The test found “not detected” toxins of cobalt, nickel, zinc, copper, barium, mercury and lead. Amanda said that the “not detected” result

doesn’t mean that the toxins are non-existent, but it means that the machines aren’t calibrated to detect a specific amount under current standards and thresholds. Since they have asked the school not to have their children play on the field, Ali said they have noticed some of their children’s unexplained health conditions have improved or disappeared. “We understand why (the artificial turf field) was done, we understand SEE TURF, A26

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RSF Association to hold town hall meeting on April 27

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BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Public Interest Committee (PIC) held an informational session on the proposed changes to the bylaws on April 13 at the RSF Golf Club. About 50 people were in attendance at the meeting led by former RSF Association Manager Pete Smith. The RSF Association will host its own town hall meeting on the governing documents on Wednesday, April 27 at 4 p.m. at the RSF Association offices. An RSF Association governing documents committee has been working on changes to the bylaws and the articles of incorporation to comply with the 2014 Davis-Stirling Act and the California Corporations Code, as well as to create equity and fairness in voting and to simplify both documents. Smith was complimentary on the efforts of the governing documents committee, which includes Kris Charton, Allen Finkelson (RSF Association board candidate) Judge David Moon and RSF Association Director Fred Wasserman. Charton, Finkelson and Moon are all experienced attorneys and Wasserman is a successful businessman. Smith retired in 2014 after serving as the RSF Association manager for 18 years and RSF Golf Club manager SEE BYLAWS, A25

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Trevor Hoffman led the “professional” division at Miracle League of San Diego’s Home Run Derby held April 16 at Engel Family Field at San Dieguito Park. Other professionals scheduled to participate in the event included football stars Philip Rivers (pictured) and Kellen Clemens, plus baseball favorites Mark Loretta and Mike Sweeney. The 10th annual Home Run Derby is Miracle League of San Diego’s only annual fundraiser. (Above) San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers at the Miracle League Home Run Derby. The Miracle League of San Diego provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league at two locations in San Diego County: Engel Family Field and Green Field at Coronado High School in Coronado. See page B10 for more.

RSF teachers eye SDUHSD compensation BY KAREN BILLING As the Rancho Santa Fe Faculty Association continues contract negotiations for the 2016-17 through 2018-19 school years with the Rancho Santa Fe School District, several teachers spoke out in favor of salary increases at the April 14 board meeting. “It is my hope that the board will see that our organization is advancing teaching and learning in our community by cultivating working conditions that are attractive and acceptable to professional educators who will in turn create the best learning conditions for students,” said Amanda Valentine, fourth grade teacher and president of the faculty association. The district’s initial proposal to the faculty

association in February included no change in salaries and benefits from the 2013-16 agreement. Last year, R. Roger Rowe teachers and staff saw their first salary increase in seven years when the board approved a retroactive 3 percent off-schedule raise for the 2014-15 school year and a 3 percent on-schedule salary increase for 2015-16. “The district is now at risk of losing exemplary teachers,” said history teacher Corinne Braun. Braun said even with the 3 percent increase she is earning $25,000 less than her counterparts and if she worked in the neighboring San Dieguito Union High School District, she could earn $115,000 a year. SEE TEACHERS, A26

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RSF woman robbed in village Sheriff’s Department:

‘This is a wake up call’

BY KAREN BILLING A local woman was left shaken after being a victim of assault and robbery in the Rancho Santa Fe village on Thursday, April 7. She was attacked as she walked home from an evening out with friends. “It was quite horrendous,” said the resident, who asked not to be identified. “I’ve lived here for 20 years and I walk around here all of the time, to the post office, to the village, along the golf course with my dogs. I felt so safe up until last Thursday night, I’m crushed.” Even in a nice and affluent neighborhood like Rancho Santa Fe, she said, people still need to be aware.

“This is such a wake up call,” she said. The woman had met up with her friends earlier in the night at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe and afterward they had walked to Mille Fleurs restaurant. Around 10 p.m. she decided to walk home and was walking on Paseo Delicias, near Caffe Positano when the attack occurred. “I saw a flash on my left side and he jumped in front of me,” she said. “I didn’t scream, I was totally freaked out and shocked.” The man grabbed and scratched her neck as he ripped her diamond necklace off her neck and took her Louis Vuitton bag, which contained her identification material and credit cards. Her necklace was estimated to be valued at $25,000 but was worth even more to her as it was a gift from her husband. “They’re just possessions,” she

said. “What he really took away from me was a little bit of my innocence and my belief that I am safe here.” The only description she had of the suspect was that he was dressed in a black jacket and pants and appeared to be well-groomed. She believes that she might have seen the man in Mille Fleurs that night and she might have been targeted then. The resident said the experience was very upsetting but she hopes in her heart that some good will come out of spreading the message of her attack. “You can’t be too safe anywhere,” she said. “Be aware of your surroundings and make sure somebody walks you to your car or be with somebody because there is safety in numbers.” The resident said she did report the incident to the Sheriff’s Department.

RSF Association to hold meeting on governing documents The Rancho Santa Fe Association will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, April 27, at 4 p.m. to gather input about the proposed changes to the Association’s governing documents. The meeting will be held at the RSF Association office at 17022 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. The Governing Documents Committee is encouraging members to review the proposed changes to the Association Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. Members are asked to bring their comments in writing to the Town Hall meeting. Members were notified of the proposed changes via an

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RSF-owned car wins La Jolla Concours Best in Show

ancho Santa Fe’s Ken and Ann Smith and their elegant 1936 Delahaye Figoni-Falaschi 135 Competition Convertible won the Best of Show trophy and the French Curves Class at the La Jolla Concours on April 10. The car was considered an extraordinary example of “French Curves,” this year’s concours theme. No stranger to the concours scene, this ’36 Delahaye has previously won over 20 Best of Show awards from other major concours events and has been consistently judged by the Classic Car Club of America at 100 points, a perfect score in its highest Premier level. It is completely authenticated to be correct in all respects and numbers matching original records by Club Delahaye France. The streamlined 1936 Delahaye convertible exemplifies the very best of the golden years of automotive design. It's a one-off piece unique creation by famed coachbuilders Figoni & Falaschi of Paris, France, considered by many to be the finest of the period.

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From left, La Jolla Concours Chief Judge Nigel Matthews, award presenter Emily Davis, Concours Chairman Michael Dorvillier, Best of Show trophy creator and artist Alan Taylor, Ken and Ann Smith, assistants Patti and Stacey Baker, transporter Alfredo Garcia and Chief Honorary Judge Ed Gilbertson.

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RSF residents to be recognized for support of International Bipolar Foundation at gala International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) will host “Behind the Mask: Carnevale di Venezia,” a gala benefit, auction and awards dinner to support the organization’s programs designed to educate, erase stigma, provide support and fund research for those living with bipolar disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population. The unique Venetian themed event will be held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine on Saturday, May 7, from 6- 11 p.m. and will feature appearances by 2016 IBPF award winners including Paul Dalio, the producer of the currently released Spike Lee film, Touched With Fire starring Katie Holmes, Luke Kirby and Christine Lahti. Dalio, who himself lives with bipolar disorder, will be at the event to accept the award. The IMAGINE award is given to individuals who have bipolar disorder and can see beyond the illness to imagine a future free of barriers, stigma and

discrimination. The recipient empowers others by sharing their story, instilling hope and inspiration. The producer recently traveled with IBPF to speak at a March 23 pre-World Bipolar Day press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. where he also assisted in the acceptance of a Congressional Resolution, acknowledging the special day co-founded by IBPF. World Bipolar Day is held each year on March 30, the birth date of the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh who is widely known as a historic figure identified as living with bipolar disorder. A HOPE Award will also be given to an individual or organization whose public efforts improve care, support and access to mental health treatment and/or champions to erase the stigma of mental illness and instill hope in families, communities and the nation. In addition, Honorary Gala Chairs Roy and Joanie Polatchek of Rancho Santa Fe will be recognized for their work and support at IBPF by founder and Chairman Muffy Walker, of Zurich, Switzerland.“We

are looking forward to a life changing evening of discovery, relationship building and fun entertainment at the Behind the Mask Gala,” said Lori Butler, executive director and mental health advocate. Butler refers to the costumed period actors who will entertain and educate during the gala. “When we take off our own masks and let others know that our families and loved ones are dealing with a serious mental health issue we give hope to others in the community,” she added. “They know that they are not alone and are able to reach out for help and understanding.” A pre-gala mask making party will take place at IBPF’s new office on May 4 from 1-3 p.m. at 8755 Aero Drive #310, San Diego, CA, 92123. Guest will design and make their own Venetian- style masks to wear at the gala with materials and supplies from Venice, Italy. Tickets for the event are available by contacting Debbie Brown at dbrown@ibpf.org or 858-598- 5967. For more information, please visit http://conta.cc/1Sh6imG.

Torrey Pines repeats as North County Academic League Champions Torrey Pines High School successfully defended its North County Academic League championship recently at the league finals tournament and will compete for the San Diego County academic league championship Thursday, April 21, against the county’s other league champions. The Falcons maintained ownership of the league’s Boldt-Roswell championship trophy with a convincing 120-65 victory over Rancho Bernardo at the finals held at Torrey Pines High School. The Falcons pulled out to a dominant lead from the start, thanks to lightning-fast buzzing in on questions covering the high school curriculum and current events. The Broncos had a hot streak toward the end of the match, but it was too little, too late. Torrey Pines, champions of the NCAL Inland Division, made its way to the finals by way of a hard-fought quarterfinal win over Mission Vista (North Division), 92-81, and a semifinal victory over Pacific Ridge (Coast Division), 107-28. The NCAL championship tournament included the top two finishers in each of the league’s four geographic divisions. Rancho Bernardo, the runner-up in the Inland Division for the regular season, made it to the championship match by defeating El Camino (North) in the quarterfinals, 159-31, and Classical Academy (Valley), 123-12, in the semifinal match. The other quarterfinal matches saw Pacific Ridge defeat Orange Glen (Valley), 97-47, and Classical Academy down Carlsbad (Coast), 74-64. Torrey Pines’ quest to bring the San Diego County championship trophy back to North County can be viewed live on ITV (channel 16) next Thursday, as the semifinal match begins at 5 p.m. and the championship match at 7 p.m. The North County Academic League’s membership consists of 28 public and private schools across North County. Further information can be accessed at the league’s website: http://groswell1.wix.com/ncal.

RSF Auxiliary of Rady Children’s Hospital to host blood drive May 4 Every day in the U.S. someone needs blood every two seconds to survive and recover from injuries, cancers, surgical complications, childbirth and many other grave conditions. These patients include infants, children and adults – in other words, our family members, friends, neighbors and ourselves. More than half of our blood supply is donated at bloodmobile drives. This is one of the reasons the Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary of Rady Children’s Hospital is organizing a bloodmobile blood drive. The San Diego Blood Mobile will be parked at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center parking lot Wednesday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary of Rady Children’s Hospital. The address for the blood drive: 5970 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067, parking lot. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may qualify to give blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. All donors must show picture identification. Donors are encouraged to schedule to an appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-4MY-SDBB (469-7322) or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org

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Rainbow Week promotes understanding of differences BY KAREN BILLING With its second annual Rainbow Week, Torrey Pines High School promoted a campus of acceptance, kindness and respect for all students. Organized by the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Rainbow Week was full of activities and discussions aimed at making the school a safe place for people of all genders and sexuality through education and awareness. “Rainbow Week is valuable because it takes Torrey Pines away from the feeling of being ‘us versus them’ and brings us together as a community,” said JJ Hsu, a GSA member. “By opening means of communication, Torrey Pines GSA works to bring out curiosity and ultimately an understanding of those who we have labeled as ‘different.’” Don Collins, teacher and Torrey Pines GSA advisor, said he was very proud of the students in the GSA who organized and planned the week. “These students put their heart and soul into Rainbow Week because they believe in equality and social justice, not because they are lesbian or gay or trans, because many of the kids in the GSA do not identify that way,” Collins said. “However, they know, just as I know, that there are LGBT kids here on campus and the GSA is working to help educate our entire campus about fairness and equal treatment. That starts with treating everybody with dignity, respect and kindness regardless of what

Students sign the Resolution of Respect banner at Rainbow Week.

Torrey Pines Gay-Straight Alliance students with representatives from the Human Rights Campaign San Diego at Rainbow Week. Courtesy photos other ideas we each individually hold.” Last month, in conjunction with the Anti Defamation League, Torrey Pines hosted a “No Place For Hate” week to increase understanding on behalf of students of all races, nationalities,

ethnicity, religions and backgrounds. During Rainbow Week, students were encouraged to sign a Resolution of Respect from the Anti-Defamation League. The resolution included a pledge to

be aware of their own biases, to seek to gain understanding and to support the belief that one person can make a difference and no person can be an innocent bystander when it comes to opposing hate.

“Students have to feel safe before they can focus on learning,” said TPHS Principal David Jaffe. “Events like Rainbow Week and No Place for Hate help all of our students know we see them and we support them.” On Wednesday, an assembly was held with representatives from the Human Rights Campaign, the largest group in the country that works toward LGBT equality. From Susan Guinn, a civil and human rights lawyer with the HRC, students learned that there are 79 countries in the world where it is illegal to be LGBT and that there are 31 states SEE ACCEPTANCE, A26

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Local mom gets second chance at college dream W

BY KRISTINA HOUCK ith one child on the way to college and another not far behind, Carey Cimino began to consider what she wanted to do in the next stage of her life. Although always active in the community, Cimino, a former RSF resident who now lives in Solana Beach, wanted more. “It’s a huge theme with stay-at-home moms,” said Cimino, who has an 18-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son. “You kind of lose your identity because you’ve given so much to raising your kids. I went back to thinking about what I originally wanted to be.” Originally from the Bay Area, Cimino earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations from UC Davis in 1990. But Cimino had also always wanted to pursue her master’s degree. In fact, while working in banking, she started her teaching credential 25 years ago, but left the program after she got married and moved to Southern California. After giving birth to her daughter, Tess, she decided to be a stay-at-home mom. A son, James, soon followed. Although the kids kept her busy, Cimino also dedicated much of her time to the community. As a Rancho Santa Fe resident for 17 years, Cimino served as president of the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center board and co-chair of the Rancho Santa Fe School Education Foundation. She also served on the boards of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and Torrey Pines High School Foundation and as a member of the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary. “I enjoy being part of something and helping make a difference,” said Cimino, who relocated to Solana Beach about three years ago. As her children grew older, Cimino started working in real estate. But she still wanted something more. When it came time for her daughter to apply to college, she helped her and her friends research and

apply to schools. She saw how difficult it was for her daughter to get into college, despite being a bright student and having supportive parents and access to many resources. At the same time, Cimino also volunteered in the College & Career Center at Torrey Pines High School. The experience reminded her that she always wanted to work with students. “It all came full circle,” Cimino said. “I really like helping the kids find themselves, figure out their career, what they want to be and how they want to get there.” Still, the thought of going back to college had not even crossed Cimino’s mind until her father suggested completing her teaching credential. With encouragement from her family, Cimino decided to apply for graduate school. After reading about San Diego State University’s school counseling program, with an emphasis in social justice, Cimino said she felt like she had found her calling. Although the application deadline was just a few weeks away, she decided to try. “It was such a last-minute decision,” she said. Cimino took both the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) tests, studying one week for each test. She compiled her transcripts and received letters of recommendations. And then she got the email: She was one of 18 students chosen out of an applicant pool of 100 to be a member of the SDSU School Counseling Cohort. “At 46 years old, it never occurred to me to go back,” she recalled. “All of a sudden, to have this dream, and have it all come back, it was so great. I was so excited.” The two-year master’s program finishes in May 2017, the same week that Cimino’s son will graduate from Cathedral Catholic High School. SEE MOM, A24

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Dad’s mission: Help other parents through loss BY PAM KRAGEN On Aug. 9, 2008, Casey Gauntt became a member of a club that no parent ever wants to join. Early that morning, the Solana Beach attorney’s 24-year-old son, Jimmy, was struck by a car and killed. The devastating loss carved a deep wound that will never heal, but the 66-year-old Gauntt said he now sees that, in some ways, Jimmy’s death was a gift. It strengthened Gauntt’s 43-year marriage with wife Hilary, and it deepened his spirituality. It also changed him from a man once walled off from his emotions into one who will go above and beyond to help others in the “club.” Gauntt is the co-founder of The Fraternity, a 3-year-old support group for North County dads who have lost children. He runs a website (writemesomethingbeautiful. com) filled with stories by parents, helpful advice and resources for those coping with loss. And he recently published a memoir on his journey back from the abyss. He and Hilary have also awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships in their son’s name at Torrey Pines High School, Jimmy’s alma mater. “Your life changes forever when you lose a child,” Gauntt said. “Our daughter Brittany said it best, that when Jimmy died, my heart wasn’t broken, it broke open. But that allowed a lot to come in. It led me to become more caring, more open with my feelings and more compassionate to others.” Because of a tragedy in his past, Gauntt said he wasn’t emotionally equipped to deal with the news that August morning when a woman from the county Medical Examiner’s Office

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Casey Gauntt and his wife, Hilary, lost their son, Jimmy in 2008. Casey Gauntt turned his grief into a mission to support others. showed up on their doorstep. Jimmy, an aspiring screenwriter who lived in Los Angeles, was home for the weekend and had gone to visit a friend in Rancho Santa Fe the evening before. Rather than drive home after a few drinks, he decided to walk back on the dark, shoulderless Del Dios Highway. A young driver swerved to avoid him and overturned his car, accidentally striking Jimmy. Moments later, a second driver ran over Jimmy’s body and sped off. Gauntt said he went “deep into the tank” after his son’s death because he’d never learned to express his emotions. When Gauntt was a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Southern California, his aloof and unemotional father committed suicide in his Chicago office.

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Jimmy Gauntt was struck by a car and killed in 2008. He left no note for his family and Gauntt said his mother dealt with the tragedy by hushing it up and moving on. He felt abandoned, angry and incapable of processing the details of death. “I was never trained to deal with it. It made me horribly uncomfortable. I was so bad about it that when my dentist lost his 4-year-old son, my way of dealing with it was changing dentists,” Gauntt said. But after Jimmy died, his family began to feel his spiritual presence in dozens of unexpected ways: a familiar face on a passing stranger, a mysterious phone call, prophetic dreams, chance meetings and old photos and cards turning up on significant dates. Then in late 2008, Gauntt received a life-changing letter in the mail.

In 1968, Gauntt had spent a summer working construction at a West Virginia mining camp. His father wrote him a letter expressing for the first and only time his pride, love and hopes for his son’s future. But the letter was never delivered. Forty years later, an old acquaintance discovered the letter in a box of old camp paperwork and tracked Gauntt down. Gauntt said it was as if his father and his son were reaching out together, across four decades, to comfort him. “It arrived when I was in the darkest place and it hit me like an electric shock,” he said. “Right away, I knew it wasn’t just for me. I was supposed to share it.” He and his wife moved quickly to honor their son’s memory in a public way. On the morning of Jimmy’s death, the Gauntt family had planned a walk at the San Elijo Lagoon, so the following year they endowed a memorial bench along the trail. In 2009, they established the Jimmy Gauntt Memorial Scholarship at Torrey Pines High. And in 2010, they were honored to take part in the inaugural “Jimmy” awards at USC, which the English department established in his name to honor inspiring graduates like himself. Although Jimmy — with five plays and six screenplays to his credit — had been the writer in the family, Gauntt picked up the pen in his place. He first wrote the story of the letter, then other stories followed. In 2011, he launched the website to share his writing and the tributes, films and stories by other parents. One post— a guide to writing a beautiful condolence card for someone who’s lost a child— still gets more SEE LOSS, A24

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SEEKING TROPICAL

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Scientist honored as bioscience pioneer Ethan Bier named Paul G. Allen Frontier Group Allen Distinguished Investigator BY KAREN BILLING Philanthropist and entrepreneur Paul G. Allen recently pledged $100 million to create the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, to “explore the landscape of bioscience and fund ideas at the frontier of knowledge to advance science and make the world better.” Local resident Ethan Bier was named as one of the Frontiers Group’s Allen Distinguished Investigators and awarded $1.5 million for his project, “Biological Innovation and Active Genetics.” The Allen Distinguished Investigator program supports early-stage research and “passionate thought leaders, explorers and innovators” like Bier with the potential to reinvent entire fields. “To make the kind of transformational advances we seek and thus shape a better future, we must invest in scientists willing to pursue what some might consider out-of-the-box approaches at the very edges of knowledge,” Allen said at the March 22 launch. “This, of course, entails a risk of setbacks and failures. But without risk, there is rarely significant reward, and unless we try truly novel approaches, we may never find the answers we seek.” Bier traveled to to Washington, D.C. for the announcement of the Frontiers Group Allen Distinguished Investigators, held at the National Academy of Sciences. “It’s very exciting, it’s a dream come true for a scientist,” Bier said, noting how much he appreciated Allen’s vision. “This is an alternative source for funding projects that are in an earlier or more speculative place but if successful will have a significant impact. It’s a good alternative, a philanthropic avenue willing to take more chances and by doing do, spur innovation.” Bier has been at UC San Diego for 26 years. Bier received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and is a professor of cell and developmental biology, running a lab that focuses on research in developmental patterning and using Drosophila (fruit flies) to understand human disease processes. In the beginning of 2015, Bier and then-graduate student Valentino Gantz (now a post doctorate researcher) published a paper in

“Science” on their experiment in which they developed a method called mutagenic chain reaction (MCR). The experiment demonstrated genetic forms of inheritance that is completely different from the standard way that offspring inherit things from parents. If blonde and dark flies mated, typically all of the offspring would be dark and their offspring would be one-quarter blonde. “My student created a genetic tool that created a blonde mutation in fruit flies,” Bier said. Bier and Gantz began considering all of the implications of their findings and became interested in trying new types of inheritance. Working with Dr. Anthony James of UC Irvine, paring his genetic tool with their pioneering gene editing technique, they found that mosquitoes carrying a gene was spread to 99.5 percent of its offspring — it spread very rapidly throughout the population. “Our original study attracted a lot of attention and interest greatly amplified at the end of last year in our collaboration with UC Irvine and Dr. James,” Bier said. With that level of efficiency, a single mosquito equipped with the gene could be used to render the insects unable to carry the malaria or Zika parasites, Bier said, which could be extremely valuable. Bier said it was a big step ahead for their research as mosquitoes are very different from fruit flies — the genetic construct of mosquitoes is very large and it represented a very big piece of DNA to be so efficiently copied from one generation to the next. “In principle we could take genetic information from one organism and add it to another or replace it with another species in a systematic way,” Bier said. There could be a variety of applications, such as rendering crops resistant to drought by taking the character of drought-resistant plants and applying it to crops, such as wheat, or to convert a strain of a mouse’s immune system to be more like that of a human to be able to do things such as drug screenings for diseases like cancer, asthma and neuro-degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Bier said he is grateful for the Allen Institute to help him get started and get his pioneering research to the point where it can be applied to real-world situations.

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Trying to fit in leads to downfall of novel’s main character BY JOE TASH n Stephanie Clifford’s novel, “Everybody Rise,” the main character is a girl who came from humble beginnings and becomes so obsessed with infiltrating New York’s high society scene that she’ll do almost anything to fit in, whether it’s lying, cheating or stealing. Clifford herself is a Brooklynite, but was not part of the upper-class circles she writes about, that is, until she left her hometown of Seattle as a teenager to attend an exclusive New Hampshire prep school. The featured speaker at the April 14 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society, Clifford said in an interview before her talk that she became fascinated with the old money crowd she encountered at prep school, people who summered in the Adirondacks and were wealthy enough that buildings were named after them. “It was interesting and anachronistic, like finding a tribe of Druids. Why are you guys still here? I wanted to understand their customs,” said Clifford, who earlier this year stepped away from a full-time reporting position at the New York Times to focus more on fiction writing. “Everybody Rise” is Clifford’s first novel, and was published in 2015 by St. Martin’s Press. She wrote the book furtively over an eight-year period, writing from 6 to 8 a.m. each morning before work at the Times, as she also juggled such personal demands as getting married and having a newborn baby. Insecure about her novelistic efforts, she didn’t tell anyone about them, but there were elements about the transition from journalist to fiction writer that she enjoyed. “It was so freeing not to be constrained by facts,” she said. As an example, her original draft featured two sisters, one who played by the rules and one who didn’t. But after a while, she realized that the “baddy,” the sister named Evelyn, was the more interesting of the two. “I just tossed out the first sister and it felt so good to do that.” As the story follows Evelyn’s attempts to insinuate herself with the New York high society set, from debutante balls to summertime sailing competitions, the book also examines the

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Student involvement key part of CCA Foundation Gala The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation’s Italian-themed gala will support its mission to enrich the experience of every student every day, with students as partners in every part of the gala. Held on Saturday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. on the CCA campus, the evening will include a magical trip to Venice with dinner, live entertainment, and the Venice: Unmasked show. From the decor to the final clean up efforts, the show literally would not go on without the enthusiastic involvement of hundreds of students. Featuring collaboration between all seven Envision Arts disciplines, Quest STEM divisions, and CCA Athletics,the event is held on campus to minimize costs. While intended to allow the Foundation to invest more directly into student programs, holding the gala on campus also facilitates extra student involvement. According to Gala Co-Chair Janette Shelton, ”We are delighted to have the opportunity to carry out our mission of enriching the experience of every student every day by having our gala on campus. Not only does the money raised benefit each student, the students are an integral part of the preparations and show from preparing videos, the performance, art, music, and marketing.” Artwork from Envision students will be the highlight of the decor greeting attendees. Students have created works of art from paintings to sculpture, and live art displays

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Home grown Family-owned Rancho Soledad Nurseries has flourished for 52 years BY KAREN BILLING For 52 years, Rancho Soledad Nurseries has specialized in growing the unique and unbelievably beautiful. The nursery, known for its tree aloes and succulents, has taken root in a sprawling but serene 25-acres in Rancho Santa Fe, tucked into the end of Aliso Canyon Road. “A lot of people don’t even know we’re here,” said Heather May, who runs the family-owned nursery with her son Hunter. “You can go five minutes from your home and get plants that will be a unique and fabulous addition to a lot of the beautiful homes here.” Heather’s father, Jerry Hunter, a horticulturalist and one of the first landscape architects in California, founded Mt. Soledad Nurseries in Pacific Beach in 1954. The nursery business was truly a family business as his parents owned San Diego’s famed Rosecroft Gardens in Point Loma. In 1960, he purchased the 25 acres in Rancho Santa Fe. When he started in Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Soledad was mostly tropical plants but Jerry steered the nursery’s evolution into succulents 20 years ago. Heather said her father always aimed to be different and had an ability to spot trends before they started. He was the first to bring in Rhapis palms (also known as lady palms) to California as well as

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Expert to discuss future technological opportunities at Viewpoints event in RSF An interviewer once described Larry Smarr’s office as a “place that makes my imagination dance” also an apt description for his life’s work. If you are curious about how his work has and is impacting your life through changes in technology, then you will want to hear Larry Smarr, astrophysicist turned leading computer scientist, and gifted speaker. Smarr is world-renown for imagining future technological opportunities and then ensuring their reality. From his support for creating the browser software that detonated the explosive growth of the Web, to recent dramatic advances in his pursuit of black holes in space, to his own commitment to becoming the patient of the future, Smarr is a man with his eye on the future. In 2000, he became founding director of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2), a world-class technology innovation and research facility partnership between UC San Diego and UC

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RSF Foundation awards grants to community organizations

The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation is honored to support nonprofits in Rancho Santa Fe with the 2016 Community Grants. These awards continue a legacy of giving to local nonprofits that began in 1981. The RSF Foundation and its donors have given nearly $6 million to support organizations in Rancho Santa Fe, as part of over $50 million in grants throughout San Diego County and beyond. Following a competitive grant process in March, the 2016 grants were awarded to Helen Woodward Animal Center, RSF Community Center and RSF Library Guild. “The Rancho Santa Fe community-based nonprofits were invited to participate,” said Debbie Anderson, programs director at the RSF Foundation. “The Grants and Projects Committee selected these three organizations primarily for their emphasis on providing programs and

resources that improve the lives of people in our community.” The Community Grant to Helen Woodward Animal Center benefits the Therapeutic Riding program. This program utilizes specially trained equine therapists to provide children and adults with physical or mental challenges with a unique therapeutic experience that improves the quality of their daily lives. Students gain balance and muscle control and experience improved memory and cognitive abilities, among other benefits. The Community Grant to RSF Community Center will help to improve the care and well being of children in RSFCC programs. Funding for high-quality 2-way radio equipment will provide optimal long-range communications among staff in outdoor programs for enhanced safety of students in the programs.

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The RSF Library Guild raises funds to provide services to the RSF Branch Library beyond the budget of the SD County Library. The Community Grant will fully fund the Guild’s 2017 Children’s Summer Reading Program. A Community Grant from RSF Foundation last year funded the upcoming 2016 summer program. This program uses a combination of incentives, goals and events to encourage student reading during the summer months. As a community foundation, Rancho Santa Fe Foundation is uniquely positioned with expertise in local and regional community issues. The RSF Foundation assists many donors in making greater impact with their philanthropy through donor advised funds, legacy funds for planned giving and trustworthy advice for charitable giving opportunities.

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RSF Golf Club Wine Festival

he RSF Golf Club held a Wine Festival April 16 featuring hundreds of wines to taste and purchase. The event also included hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and desserts.

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Local athletes honored at National Football Foundation awards banquet

RSF Tennis Club Spring Sunset Soirée

he RSF Tennis Club held a festive Spring Sunset Soirée event April 15.

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SEE SUNSET SOIREE, A21

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame – Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter held its 44th Annual Scholar-Leader-Athlete Banquet April 8 at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley. This prestigious banquet honored 28 high school and two college football players from the San Diego County for their outstanding effort on the football field and in the classroom. Local honorees included: Chase Bakkeby (Santa Fe Christian), Hogan Irwin (Cathedral Catholic), Paul Neumann (La Costa Canyon High School). These athletes joined an impressive group of past NFF Scholar-Leader Athletes from San Diego, including the late Junior Seau and

former Helix High stars and current NFL players Reggie Bush and Alex Smith. Oakland Raiders linebacker and former San Diego State star Miles Burris was a recipient of a Scholar-Leader-Athlete Award from the NFF-Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter two years. All of the Scholar-Leader-Athlete Award winners will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Scholar-Leader Athlete’s were nominated by their coaches based on a combination of their performance on the field, grades in the classroom and volunteer work in the community. The some 100 nominations were looked over by the NFF-Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter Board Members and of those 30 were selected.

John Olive Basketball Camps to be held this summer at TPHS

John Olive Basketball Camps at Torrey Pines High School are available for local youth. There will be four camps for boys and girls ages 6-12 and ages 13-16. The session dates are as follows. The camp for ages 6-12 costs $180 and the camp for 13-16 cost $210. Session Dates 1) June 20– 24 M thru F Age 6-12 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. 3) July 11 - 15 M thru F Age 6-12 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 2) June 20- 24 M thru F Age 13-17 1-5 p.m. 4) July 11-15 M thru F Age 13-17 1-5 p.m.

Scholarships are available for all camps. John Olive is the current boy’s Basketball Coach at Torrey Pines High School. He is a former NBA player and NCAA Division One college head coach at Loyola Marymount University. For the past 10 years Coach Olive has help develop the youth division for High School USA Basketball, Olympic Team. For further information, call John Olive at (760) 634-5644. To received a camp form go to www.johnolivebasketballcamp.com

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FROM SUNSET SOIRÉE, A20

Jim and Gretchen Simpson, Evon Werner, Jack Popoff

Tennis club staff- Axel Bouillin, Allie DeNike, Janice Seufert, head pro Derek Miller, Erik Elliott, Blake Boswell

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OUR READERS WRITE Article VI, Section 2 “Committees of the Board”— Is it New? First of all, I would like to thank PIC (Public Interest Committee) for holding a meeting open to all the members of the RSF Association, a refreshing change. Secondly, I hope that Pete Smith will provide his suggested changes to the governing documents to the RSF Association Governing Documents Committee in writing. Relating to Article VI, Section 2 “Committees of the Board,” Mr. Smith’s statement on April 19 at the PIC meeting that this provision was new (Substance: 3 directors can be appointed as a committee of the board and they shall have all the authority of the Board) is mystifying. I went up to Mr. Smith at the conclusion of the meeting indicating I didn’t recall the substance of this section as being new. He reiterated that it was new. I have looked at the current bylaw and the proposed bylaw and this is what I found: Existing language: “Section 2. Committees of the Board.” “The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, may create one or more committees, each consisting of three directors and no one who is not a director, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Appointments to committees of the Board shall be by majority vote of the authorized number of directors. The Board may appoint one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting. Any such committee shall have all the authority of the Board, the extent provided in the board resolution, except that no committee may do the following:...” (The quoted language is the exact language contained in the bylaws when Mr. Smith was the RSFA manager.) (Underlining added.) Proposed new language: “Section 2. Committees of the Board.” “The Board of Directors may create one (1) or more committees, each consisting of not more than three (3) Directors and no one who is not a Director, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Appointments to committees of the Board shall be by vote of not less than four (4) Directors. The Board may appoint one or more Directors as alternate members of any such committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting. Any such committee shall have all the authority of the Board, to the extent provided in the Board resolution, except that no committee may do the following....” (Underlining added.) Is Article VI, Section 2 new? If it is not new, why did Pete Smith indicate it was? Is the substance of the proposed new language for Article VI, Section 2 materially different from the existing version? It would seem not. Lisa M. Bartlett

If Not Mike Then Who? Dear Neighbor, Some folks in the community are suggesting that my husband Mike does not live in the Ranch. If there is any truth to this, I need to figure out who keeps walking around the house talking loudly into his cell phone, eating so much from the refrigerator and sleeping in my bed! Janie Licosati

to past experience in the community. Sixth, and finally, they shall not be beholden to any person or group because of election promises they have made or substantial financial assistance they have received in the election process. If matters come before the board involving parties who have received promises or given substantial financial assistance, they will disclose same to the board and recluse themselves from discussion of the matter and voting on the matter. Perhaps the candidates will comment on some of the above items as the campaign continues. Bill Hinchy, RANCHO SANTA FE

Certain Qualities Needed in RSF Association Board Candidates Should Covenant As another election approaches in Rancho Properties Vote, or Santa Fe it’s time to consider which candidates best reflect our wishes and beliefs. In general our People? electorate is well educated, successful in their life

work and financially secure. They are independent thinkers and will occasionally have major differences of opinion with each other. This has certainly been the case for the past three years. Regardless of the above they all love the rural nature of RSF and would not want to live anywhere else. So, here are my thoughts leading up to the election. First, we, the members, are the RSF Association. Every year we elect two or three of us to serve as good stewards of our community during their years in office. We expect they will always follow the rules set forth in our Covenant and bylaws in all matters that come before them while in office. Second, they are not elected as some Washington-like politician that immediately knows upon being elected what is best for our community. Instead before spending our money, they will make a professional effort to assess what the majority of our community desires before exposing our money to their perceived wisdom. After all, the informed majority does count. Third, they will at all times encourage our members to serve on advisory committees that study issues which arise during their term in office. They will not solve one group’s problems by creating a financial or other problem for another group of our members. Instead, before undertaking a new project or contract, they will contact, inform, and advise all members who may benefit or be harmed by the matter. Fourth, they will at all times act in a professional manner as our representatives, including proper attire at meetings, refrain from use of cell phones during meetings, and respectfully treat any member who appears before them, even if the member is criticizing them personally for a decision or comment they have made as a director. Fifth, they will take the time to study the past history of the Rancho Santa Fe community. Past history guides a director as to what to avoid or how to properly proceed if the matter is contrary

Late, long-time Covenant resident Lillian Ritt is quoted as saying about voting in the Association: “Under our current system, people vote, and properties don’t.” I support the efforts of the Governing Documents Committee to change that, so properties vote and people don’t. Why should buyers of Covenant property have to register to vote? You buy property, and you tell escrow what grantee name to show on the deed; whatever you choose: “Dacha LLC” or “Fortuna Trust” or “Dick and Jane husband and wife as tenants by the entirety.” Makes no difference; the County sends the annual property tax bill to the address on the deed. The Association should do the same. Mail your annual dues assessment to the name/address on the deed, and when the annual election rolls around, mail an envelope with two ballots to the name/address on the deed. Nobody has to register to get a tax bill and they should not have to register to get a ballot envelope with two votes. Properties vote, but people join clubs and serve on committees. How do we determine who is entitled to those privileges if registration is no longer required? Simple; the Governing Documents Committee is proposing bylaws that say: “Any resident . . . at a Building Site . . . shall be entitled to all of the privileges of membership, except for the right . . . to vote . . . .” (Remember, the vote goes to the name on the deed). So, husband wife sister brother son daughter cousin friend -- anyone who resides on Covenant property can join the Golf Club, Tennis Club, serve on the Art Jury, etc. (except tenants, employees, and houseguests). Beware though, if you own Covenant property, and rent it out, you are not a resident. Ergo a non-resident property owner can’t join the Golf Club anymore. (Hmm, what will that do to property values?). I support the change in voting, and allowing all residents regardless of property ownership to have all the privileges of membership. Maybe this will boost membership in the Golf and Tennis Clubs that

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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) need more members. What do you think?

John Ingalls, 18-year Covenant owner/resident

The Covenant Club? We Will All Decide We, the residents of Rancho Santa Fe, are living through some exciting times as a number of improvements and changes to our community— universal internet access, cell coverage improvements, updated bylaws, and a Covenant Club — are all being considered. Of these, the proposed Covenant Club truly addresses who we want to be. Since moving to the Covenant 13 years ago with very young children, I have hoped for a centrally-located pool and fitness facility where people could meet in a casual, “no scheduling needed” way. It looks like that may actually happen, and to me that is very exciting. I see a place where all members of our community can gather with old friends and make new ones. This sense of community is the underpinning of our rich history and is our greatest asset for the future. Naturally, my enthusiasm for the Covenant Club is cautious as I, like many of you, still have questions about its “feasibility.” First, can we make this work financially? The current plan is very expensive and must be value-engineered before we consider moving forward. The Covenant Club committee is working on value-engineering options and on ways to pay for the club. I look forward to seeing their proposals. Second, will our new club really enhance our existing world-class golf and tennis clubs by adding amenities like a pool, fitness center, and casual dining facility? There are several ways to build these features, and the committee has been investigating these carefully. This process, like the building of a new school a decade ago, will be iterative and will engage input from everyone who wants to be heard. Now, some may not want a Covenant Club under any circumstances. The most important thing for me is that every member of the community gets to express his or her opinion. In time, the Association board will be scrutinizing the plans, the costs, and the amenities. When a reasonable proposal is ready, the community will vote. No matter how fabulous any one person thinks the plan is, a successful community must be governed by the majority of its members. Our community is so lucky to have assets like the Golf Club and Tennis Club. These clubs benefit everyone, not just their members. We are also lucky to have the talent and acumen of dedicated citizens to develop a feasible plan for a new club. A

financially sound, community-considered Covenant Club could offer wonderful amenities to a large number of current and future members. If done right, it should raise all our home values and the overall quality of our beautiful Ranch. That is why I support bringing a value-engineered Covenant Club plan to a vote of the community. Rachel Leheny

Responsible Governance Rancho Santa Fe board members have a fiduciary obligation to facilitate the community’s goals and objectives. While board members will have their own views on matters, they are obligated to put the community’s interests above their own. During my career, I organized several homeowners associations and served as President of a 1,090-home residential community with a championship golf course. In addition to establishing the governing documents, one of my primary responsibilities was to create a transparent organization that was financially accountable to its members. It was also my responsibility to educate new board members about their fiduciary obligation to serve their friends and neighbors and to encourage community members to not only voice their opinions but to also offer creative solutions to problems. Too often the loudest voices in the room dominate the public conversations and the silent majority remains silent until it’s time to vote. I have always believed in the motto “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” We go further in life and have greater success by listening to others. We gain insights and a deeper understanding of the issues before us. So when it comes to matters like high-speed internet, cell phone service and the Covenant Club, we should be mindful that the demographics of the Ranch have changed and will continue to change, and what were once acceptable amenities for an upscale community may need to be improved. To maintain our property values the Covenant must be attractive to families of all ages. There are many extremely smart and sincere members of our community who have subject matter expertise that is greatly needed. These folks should be encouraged to serve on committees where their knowledge can make life in the Covenant better for all of us. So let’s try and find common ground and search for new ways to include the silent majority, which includes bringing significant issues to a community wide vote. We shouldn’t be personalizing our discussions around important issues facing

Rant with Randi BY RANDI CRAWFORD

30 years later...

s parents, we spend a lot of time working with our kids to help them figure out where they want to go to college, but for my husband and I, this choice should be simple. You see we went to Villanova, need I say more? Unless you live under a rock, you know that Villanova beat North Carolina — in one of the most exciting games ever — to win the NCAA championship. To say that we were delirious with excitement wouldn’t do it justice. When you go to Villanova, a smallish, Catholic school, with a large group of Irish Catholic kids from the East Coast, you develop lifelong relationships by drinking beer and cheering for Villanova basketball games. To quote Jay Wright, “Villanovans do three things really well, pray together, watch basketball together and

drink together.” Basketball at Nova was the epicenter of all that was great at our school. Even if you didn’t like sports, you went to basketball games. And when Nova made it to the final 8 (when we were there), everything on campus was shut down to support the Cats. I remember when the priests cancelled classes. That was beyond cool. Students like myself watched in the quad with the masses, while students like my husband, jumped in tiny cars, piled in seven or eight broke guys, and drove wherever they had to go to support our team. At Villanova, the alumni pay it forward. If somehow, you were able to get yourself to a game, the alumni were helping you with tickets, rooms, food, beer and anything else you needed. I can’t imagine our college life without Villanova basketball.

the community, we should be discussing their merits and how they will or will not enhance our lives. Good governance works when the process is transparent. The RSF Association board’s job is to facilitate community engagement, not champion a particular viewpoint. While board members do have an important role to play, they each have just one vote. The community should always have the final say. Terry Peay

Concerns About Proposed Tier Structure for New Water Rates The following letter was submitted to the Santa Fe Irrigation District board and to this newspaper for publication. We are longtime residents of the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant and are concerned about the major changes you are proposing to the Tier structure for the new water rates. In the past, there have been three Tiers for usage and payment. Now you propose to create four. We understand the effect of this to be as follows: (1) The rates under your proposal for Tiers 1 and 2 will decrease some 7 percent this year and go up again in the following two years. At that point the rates still will be less than the current rates. (2) Tiers 2 and 3 have been reconfigured and a fourth added. Tier 2, which used to be for medium water use, going forward will benefit a low water user. Tier 3 now would apply to medium water users and here the rate starts to jump. By the time you get to the new Tier 4, which used to be Tier 2, the rate is 25 percent higher. (3) Proposition 218 and your Tier structure. You say the higher rates of Tiers 3 and 4 are because “Customers who use more water place greater demands and burdens on the District’s water system, resources and supplies.” However, Proposition 218 appears to stipulate that when Tiered water rates are imposed in a manner that deviates from “cost of service” requirements, creating an inherent inequality, those rates are in violation of Proposition 218. In short, the new Tier structure penalizes those with large families and/or large properties. We also believe the changes made to the new Tier structure are not directly linked to the cost of providing water services to all customers, which would mean this is in violation of Proposition 218. For these reasons, we oppose your proposed changes. With kindest regards, Cindy Baker and Joanne Fishman, Rancho Santa Fe

Here it is, 30 years later, and we are still very close with all of our college friends. My husband still has “group texts” with his buddies whom he speaks to on a weekly basis – especially during basketball season. This brings me to the magic of the past few days that my daughter just got to spend with my husband at the NCAA final 4. Nova Nation was in full force in Houston this past weekend. I barely have words to describe her experience. She met several of our friends, roommates and sorority/fraternity brothers and sisters that we went to school with. Some of these friends, we haven’t seen in 30 years. When people say “Once-in-a-lifetime experience,” this truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I can’t stop imagining what she had to be thinking after seeing my husband and all of our friends still so close after 30 years? It was an unforgettable experience for him as well. I wish I could describe how you feel, when you love something so much, and you see other people who love it just as much. When you see you dreams come true, somehow it means so much more. I received texts all night long, and the only thing I could say was, “I have no words.” On that note, I was here in San Diego with

our son. I was watching the game at a bar with another set of the greatest group of people I know, and it couldn’t have been a more joyous night. My head was literally about to pop off my body all night; so when Chris Jenkins, aka Big Smoove, hit that game-winning shot, I just remember breaking into tears for all of it. Because I love our old friends, I love our new friends, and I’ve never been more proud of a group of kids who played “Villanova Basketball” on Monday night. The core of that phrase being: respect, humility, unselfishness, and solidarity. When I think about Villanova basketball, I think of a class act all the way around. I’ve watched the replay of the final seconds about 50 times because it’s just that good. We’ve been on a blackout type of high for several days now, and it never gets old. I can’t say that experience sealed the deal for our daughter, but if I were her I would have left that stadium, confetti in my hair, smoke from the fireworks still in my nostrils, begging to find a way to be a Villanovan, because damn they are some of the best people around. Email me at www.randiccrawford@gmail.com.

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FROM LOSS, A6 than 10,000 visitors a month. Hilary Gauntt said her husband was always a caring man, but not one in touch with his emotions. Jimmy’s death opened the floodgates. “It was a hugely positive transformation,” she said. “Before our son died, he wouldn’t get too close to people. Now, instead of not returning phone calls, he’s the first to call. And we are so much closer now. Sometimes we have the most intimate conversations and I wonder what we talked about before. There’s a whole new level of communication that’s deeply emotional.” Helping him on his healing journey were two new friends in grief, Richard Page and Greg Post. Page, a fellow attorney, called Gauntt the day after Jimmy’s death, welcoming him to the “fraternity” of grieving dads. Page’s 18-year-old son, Alex, was killed in a 2001 car accident in Solana Beach. Post lost his 18-year-old daughter, Amanda, in a fiery three-vehicle accident near Bishop in 2011, two years to the day after Jimmy’s death. In 2013, the three men formed the club they call The Fraternity, a group of nine fathers who meet quarterly for drinks, dinner and conversation. Post said the “brothers in pain” communicate together on a level they can’t find with anyone else. “Guys are supposed to be tough, stiff-upper-lip types, but this is an opportunity

FROM MOM, A5 “Whatever your obstacle is, there’s a way to bust it down,” Cimino said. “I’m totally proof of that. “If I can do it, anyone can do it.” In addition to full-time classwork and on-site experience at local schools, students choose one of three additional volunteer learning experiences. Some are Court Appointed Special Advocates for Voices for Children, a San Diego-based nonprofit that recruits, trains and supervises volunteer CASAs. Others members work with kids on a Native American reservation. Cimino chose to work on a committee that is hosting the first-ever conference supporting access to higher education for immigrant and undocumented students. Presented by The Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership, or CESCAL, the conference, “Supporting Access to Higher Education for Immigrant and Undocumented Students,” aims to equip school counselors and college partners with the knowledge and skills to support student access and equity to postsecondary opportunities and funding options.

for us to get together to share our thoughts and feelings,” Post said. “I’ll be the first to admit we cry each day. Some days are harder than others ... But we also have each done a lot to honor our children and we like to celebrate the love we have for those we lost as well as our surviving children.” Post has high praise for Gauntt’s writing and his desire to reach out to other fathers facing loss. “Casey is a special guy,” Post said. “He’s unassuming, very modest and very thoughtful. When you meet him you see he has a very good spiritual base and thoughts about life and death.” Gauntt’s latest project is “Suffering is the Only Honest Work,” a self-published memoir about his life, his father, his son and the mystical connectivity of their lives. Jimmy is listed as co-author because Gauntt said his son’s writings “have blown the doors off our hearts and minds.” The book is named for a poem Jimmy wrote after finishing the 2007 Los Angeles Marathon. Although not a practicing Buddhist, he believed in the triumph of mind over matter and reincarnation. The poem’s final lines have great resonance for Gauntt: “And this death not even a trailhead on the endless loop through ourselves/that when my body lies flat in the tall grass, the rest of me bounds up the hill.” Pam Kragen is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune. “Enabling and educating kids can only help all of us,” Cimino said. “I would hope that people can learn from this conference and come out with the tools to help these kids because there are a lot of tools out there. You just have to reach and find them.” Dr. Trish Hatch, a national leader in school counseling, heads the nonprofit CESCAL, and is one of the reasons why Cimino chose to continue her studies at SDSU. Hatch serves as an expert consultant to the White House and the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for students and school counselors all over the country. In just six months of working with CESCAL, Cimino said she has learned so much about the need to increase opportunities for all students through improved school counseling programs. “Education improves education for those kids, but also, I think, education for the rest of society about the issues those kids face will lead to greater justice for all,” she said. The conference will take place April 27-28 in San Diego. For more information, visit go.sdsu.edu/education/cescal-conference.

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FROM SOLEDAD, A13 not just doing petunias.” When customers come to Rancho Soledad, the sales team drives guests around in golf carts on the expansive nursery to view the wide assortment of plants. Often customers bring their landscapers in tow as they pick and choose what they want after seeing it growing in a natural habitat. One of Rancho Soledad’s most unique features is the “The Hill.” It had been an underutilized part of the property until 15 years ago when they had the idea to start planting on it to give people an idea of how plants will grow naturally over the years. Hunter likens it to “cats and kittens”— it provides great examples of full-size plants and how they might work in a garden. “We have magnificent specimens on the hill,” Heather said of the trees that have grown to towering heights and the assortment of agave in a variety of shapes and colors, such as flowering echeveria rosettes—the “afterglow” variety in purple and pink. The hill represents plants that have been collected from every corner of the earth over the years and Hunter said some people are in awe over the species that can’t be found elsewhere. When Heather wants to clone a plant in the tissue culture lab, she often visits The Hill, looking for ones that exhibit the best features — such as “shark skin” textures and unique imprints, scalloped or curled leaves, shades of blues and greens or how the “teeth” on the tips of the leaves light up fiery red or golden yellow in the sunlight. In Heather’s “baby,” the cutting-edge tissue culture lab, plants start out in test tubes, grow in baby food jars and are harvested under sterile hoods. The lab was established in 1987 and purchased by

Heather in 1995—now several million plants a year come out of Rancho Soledad’s lab. “At Rancho Soledad, the lines of plants are always fresh, there are always new plants with improvements and variations,” Heather said. Customers can also choose to browse the nursery’s retail center with plants showcased in garden vignettes along a meandering path. “Not everything has spikes,” Hunter said, noting they have a wide collection of tropical plants that will grow “nice and lush” with proper care in the Rancho Santa Fe climate. The nursery’s salespeople have an “impressive” amount of knowledge and many of the growers have been with Rancho Soledad for 30 years—the staff takes a lot of pride in what they are selling, Hunter said. When two large succulents were loaded into the back of a truck last week, Hunter and Heather looked on almost wistfully, both wishing they could see how the plants would fit in at their new home. Rancho Soledad’s beautifully-grown specimens often find homes in special places — SeaWorld, Disneyland, Legoland, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and numerous casinos. Twenty of their Kentia palms will mark the new In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Oceanside and some of their plants made their Hollywood debut in a lavish home on the second season of HBO’s “True Detective.” “I would like to see people in Rancho Santa Fe take advantage of what we have to offer,” Heather said. “We are known for having plants that can instantly change your yard and make your garden look nice,” Hunter said. For more information, visit ranchosoledad.com.

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for business and personal sponsorships and donations are still available. More information and tickets are found at www.ccagala.com. The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is a parent-led 501(c)(3) organization providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed to continue our support of these programs. You can donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

Attendees will need to keep their eyes out for large scale replicas of Venice features such as gondolas. Guided by Kristine Kerr, veteran set designer for the Old Globe Theatre, student artists are getting real world experience from working artists while they work to make the Gala an event the community will not want to miss. Tickets are expected to sell out for this celebration, and are available now, along with VIP packages, Athletic and Proscenium Theater Plaques. Opportunities

www.rsfreview.com FROM BYLAWS, A1 for five years. He is currently in a partnership with another former RSF Association manager, Walt Ekard, with Ekard Smith and Associates. As they have several clients in Rancho Santa Fe, they have been reviewing the bylaw changes over the past months, drawing on their combined experience of over 25 years managing the RSF Association. Smith acknowledged that some might question his intent in speaking to the community, whether it is driven by his contract dispute with the RSF Association board or issues with board members, but he said that is not the case. “My goal here is to just give you the pros and cons on the issues as I see them having been a manager,” Smith said. “I’m not here to advocate one way or the other, this is for you, the decision makers of this community, to decide. We’re just here to try and give you the facts. “Walt and I love this community and we take a great deal of pride in this community and want to see it successful, we want to see it thriving.” Smith went through some positives and negatives on the bylaw changes relating to access to books and records, committees, special meetings and quorums, director qualifications and voter registration in the articles of incorporation. The “redline” copy of the bylaws has been available for members to review online, however, Smith said the documents only highlight the items that are being deleted, not the items that have been added. Additionally, Smith said not all of the deletions are highlighted which makes it a little confusing. When it comes to governing documents, Smith reminded residents that interpretation of the bylaws carries a lot of weight. He referenced the recently settled Crosby Homeowners Association lawsuit, a case that lasted three years in which both sides spent over $2 million to fight. Smith said the whole legal debate centered on the definition of one word: “private.” “Words, phrases are very, very important as to what’s in your governing documents,” Smith said. In his review, Smith said he found an error in the section related to review of documents and records. The proposed new language states that “members shall be entitled to inspect or obtain documents and records as provided by law and as provided by Resolution 2015-109 approved September 15, 2015.” Smith said there was no meeting on Sept. 15 and that the “real” resolution 2015-109 was adopted on Oct. 1 and was a boundary adjustment for a private resident. The Association has presented another Resolution 2015-109 to support the bylaw change as being correct and having been approved on Sept. 3, 2015, however, Smith said while there is an item on the Sept. 3 agenda for “revised access to records policy,” there was no mention on the agenda of the formal resolution. He said the minutes do not mention a resolution or what the approved policy stated. According to Wasserman, the resolution number was omitted from the minutes in error and will be corrected at the next board meeting. Wasserman said a subsequent resolution was given the same number by mistake, which created the

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confusion. Smith said he only pointed the error to stress that governing documents really need to be scrubbed and clean. “This is not the fault of the committee,” Smith said. “Staff really should have picked this up…I also want to defend the staff, these types of projects are very time consuming and the community has a lot of issues going on. Your staff is stretched thin.” Smith also expressed his concerns about the changes in the articles of incorporation regarding voting and voter registration. As the changes state, each member shall have the right to cast two votes on all matters requiring a vote and “registration is no longer needed since a building site owner is a member eligible to vote.” As Smith noted, Rancho Santa Fe is the only homeowners association out of 45,000 in California that requires its members to register, “actually that’s kind of a neat thing.” He understands that the change is meant to resolve members having to fill out an eight -page document to register, but he said the advantage of a document is that it establishes ownership and who is entitled to vote and, most importantly, who is entitled to join the community’s exclusive golf club. He said the documents work to substantiate that member of ownership and certify that they have a beneficial interest in the community before being allowed to register to vote. Smith said he understands if the changes are meant to make the process less bureaucratic, but said the current system of registration, although not perfect, works. Smith noted that homeowners can register online now and it only takes about five to 10 minutes. In several meetings, Wasserman has stated that the issue of fairness and equality in the voting process is something the committee considers very important with these proposed revisions. The committee additionally continues to pursue granting voting rights for condominium owners. Smith reiterated that he was not there to make any recommendation but encouraged residents to express their opinions on the bylaw changes. RSF resident Lisa Bartlett agreed, and asserted that the governing documents committee has been open and honest in its work and has encouraged participation from the start. “The committee has asked over the past year for input and they’ve received virtually none,” Bartlett said. “I think the important thing is for all of us to be involved and give the committee input.” “It would be easier to provide meaningful input if we had a foundation to understand why changes are recommended in the first place,” countered another resident. He said even if the changes are beneficial, if people don’t understand the reasoning, they are more likely to vote them down. It is the hope that the committee will be able to address the reasons behind the proposed changes at the upcoming town hall meeting on April 27, before the changes go out to a vote in May. The redlined documents are available for review at rsfassociation.org. Hard copies are available at the Association office.

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FROM ACCEPTANCE, A4 where people can be fired for being gay. Guinn also led a discussion about North Carolina’s anti-discrimination law that excludes protections for discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Guinn shared heartbreaking statistics that 40 percent of homeless teens in San Diego were thrown out of their family home for being LGBT and that last year, five transgender students in San Diego County committed suicide after being bullied. Two of them were only 14 years old. “(LGBT teens) can choose to be invisible for a variety of reasons,” said Guinn. “Make it a friendly environment to be themselves.” On Thursday, an assembly featured a panel from San Diego State University’s TransYouth Project, who shared with students the difference between sexuality and gender and addressed questions. GSA President Amal Lamb said there were so many interesting and perceptive questions that the panel ran out of time. “Though it seems quite simple, it is truly reassuring to know we’ve created a safe and welcoming enough space that students surrounded by classmates and teachers feel comfortable enough to share their curiosity without any hesitance,” Amal said. Teacher Abby Brown, who took her class to

FROM TEACHERS, A1 “If I had started my career over in that district I could earn more than a 12-year veteran teacher in this district,” Braun said. “The only way to remain competitive in our academics is to remain competitive in our compensation. It takes years of experience to develop an exceptional teacher and the board’s current negotiations put the district at risk of losing these irreplaceable resources.” In addition to salary and benefits, Valentine also expressed concerns about a recent board policy passed in March that has created “unnecessary division between teaching staff and administration” and has lowered teacher morale. The policy, effective March 1, 2016, stated all employees “shall not display any temporary or permanent tattoos while they are acting within the scope of employment. Employees may wear earrings but piercings in all other visible parts of the body during the scope of employment is prohibited.” Valentine said as the board continues to hold meetings during the course of the school day, the teaching staff was unable to share concerns in a meaningful manner before the policy was implemented.

the discussion, said she did not have exposure to these types of discussions when she attended Torrey Pines 20 years ago. Torrey Pines senior Lane Smith said the event helped provide some clarification on certain matters. “It was interesting to learn about what trans people are going through because for me it’s pretty confusing. To be honest, I thought it was kind of weird, but I haven’t had these issues. I do know kids at Torrey who I grew up with and I see them trying to figure this stuff out. So I guess I’d rather be cool with it than act like a jerk,” Lane said. “I know they’re on campus and if I was going through this stuff I wouldn’t want it to be a big deal. I just want to treat everyone normally.” Jennifer Magruder, a Torrey Pines school counselor, noted that is how Rainbow Week is can be so valuable — to allow students to see that there are others who struggle because they are “different.” “All students need and deserve acceptance and support and to feel safe as they figure out themselves during challenging high school years,” said Mary Pancner, TPHS education specialist. “This is the time when students determine who they are and where they fit in the world. Rainbow Week lets every student know there’s a place for them at Torrey Pines.” “Meetings that are conducive to the schedules of both parents and teachers build community trust,” Valentine said. “Through evening board meetings, let’s give our public and community the opportunity to be included, informed and supportive.” Valentine also addressed the teachers’ concern about the renewal of Board Policy 4111, regarding enrollment of children of district employees in the school. The policy is triennially connected to the negotiations process, “creating a false deadline that hastens negotiations and encourages compliance over interest. She said it has been used as a tool to create division and worry. Teacher Darcy Gleisberg echoed Valentine’s statement, saying she believes that Policy 4111 has become the greatest leverage the school board has when negotiating with the faculty association. “It’s a disappointing tactic from a board designed to govern with the best interest of children in mind,” Gleisberg said. Gleisberg said that a teacher’s ability to have their children enrolled at R. Roger Rowe should be a fixed feature, not something that is in yearly jeopardy. The board did not respond to the teachers’comments as it conducts contract negotiations in closed session.

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FROM TURF, A1 that it was a water reduction strategy… but sometimes environmental decisions have unpredictable consequences,” Ali said. Ali said as a potential solution they have discussed the issue with community members who have access to long-term ground water resources and one property owner has offered a perpetual supply of ground water to support a natural grass play field at the school. “A natural field with organic fertilizers and limited use of pesticides would be a much healthier alternative with less toxin exposure and health risks to our children and hard-working coaches,” Amanda said. Superintendent Lindy Delaney said that the district did conduct its own test but like the Shapouris’ results, they also did not find any detectable amounts of toxins. Delaney said the district plans to meet with the San Diego County Office of Education’s facilities department on April 20 and she hopes to come back on May 12 with a recommendation to the board on how to proceed in terms of the field. “There isn’t anything at a level that’s high enough to trigger a change at this point but we’re going to take time to look at it deeper and further,” Delaney said. Delaney said that they do maintain the field well, it is watered often to keep dust at a minimum, all precautions are taken and the field is often monitored. “There’s a significant amount of push back, I’m not saying it’s valid or invalid, against the idea they’re unsafe,” RSF School District Board President Tyler Seltzer said of turf fields. “The safety of the kids, we care more

about that than anything. But I would hope we don’t do anything rash…I would like to gather more information and become more educated about it.” More information will be available when the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment completes its three year study on potential health effects associated with the use of recycled tires in synthetic turf—the results will be released in June 2018. Seltzer said the he is interested to see how all local schools evaluate and handle this issue — schools such as Torrey Pines High, Canyon Crest Academy, La Jolla Country Day, Santa Fe Christian and Bishop’s have all installed artificial turf fields. The Shapouris expressed frustration that they were not allowed more time to speak. Although the item was placed on the agenda by written request, community members are only allowed three minutes for their presentation. The board members gave them more than the allotted three minutes to get their concerns about the dangers of the turf on record, but elected to move on in their agenda as they would not reach any answers for the Shapouris that night. “Everybody up here is as concerned as you about keeping children safe,” said RSF School Board Vice President Todd Frank. “We are agreeing to further study. My children are out there too, we are not any less concerned than you.” Frank said the board always takes an approach of being open to new information and he said they would like to have the chance to respond to the parents’ concerns in a professional way.

Encinitas Student Film Festival coming to La Paloma BY JARED WHITLOCK The red carpet will be rolled out for the Encinitas Student Film Festival on May 15 at La Paloma Theater. During the special event, fledgling filmmakers will get the chance to see their short films on the big screen, with an awards ceremony recognizing top films in various categories. A winning film will be reviewed by Hollywood screenwriter and director Jordan Roberts, who will share his comments at the screening. Another unique aspect of the festival is that students can take part in a filmmaking symposium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 at the Encinitas Community Center. Roberts, known for his work on “March of the Penguins” and “Around the Bend,” will be among the A-List talent teaching students the art of filmmaking. There will be workshops covering major filmmaking disciplines. In addition, veteran filmmakers will address the students, and they’ll shoot two scenes with

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Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild Board of Directors: Seated: Claude Kordus, Treasurer Deana Ingalls, Tony Wilson. Standing: Erika Desjardins, Secretary Kathy Stumm, President Art Yayanos, past President Nancy Miller, Susan Bailey Cowan, Executive Director Susan Appleby

RSF Library Guild Annual Meeting

he Annual Meeting of the RSF Library Guild was held April 12 at the RSF Library. The event featured guest speaker Christy Wilson, executive director of the RSF Foundation, who spoke on “The Role of Philanthropy in Sustaining Our Community.” The RSF Library Guild also announced the inception of its “50th Anniversary Endowment Fund Drive,” which has a goal to “substantially augment a small endowment that is currently in place at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.” For more information, visit www.rsflibraryguild.org.

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Executive Director Christy Wilson spoke about the role of philanthropy in sustaining the community Mary Liu, Sandy Yayanos, Regional Librarian Jacqueline Ayala

BY KAREN BILLING Del Mar Pines and Torrey Pines High School students teamed up to pool their pennies for Thankful Thinking, an organization that will help buy a tank for fresh water at a school in Zambia. In just 10 days, the students collected $2,100 in spare change. “These children don’t have any access to clean water,” said Brett Melton of Thankful Thinking at an April 15 assembly at the private school next to Torrey Pines. “The children are very appreciative for everything you do and very grateful for every penny that you’ve donated.” Del Mar Pines sixth grade teacher Abbey Hill said she was proud of the students of both schools for giving back to the greater global community. The funds raised will go to help a school of 1,000 students in Kalingalinga. Talia and Brett Melton founded Thankful Thinking to spread awareness and raise funds for underprivileged school children in Zambia where Talia grew up. After her father died when she was 4 and her mother when she was just 5, she was taken into the

home of a family friend but dealt with a lot of mistreatment and hardship. In 2012, her brother, living in San Diego, was searching the internet for information about his family when he found a photo that Talia had posted on Facebook of their father. The two were able to connect and Talia moved to San Diego, where she met her future husband Brett, one of her brother’s classmates. A mosaic artist, Talia creates large-scale art portraits out of pennies to show the value of something deemed so insignificant. As Talia said, many people under-appreciate pennies but if you put a lot of pennies together, “it can create a beautiful masterpiece.” “The same can be said for an entire community coming together and raising money to help less privileged children,” said Talia, who auctions off the art for the cause. Funds raised by Thankful Thinking also go to provide school supplies for the children. The Meltons hope to get more schools involved in fundraising efforts like Del Mar Pines and Torrey Pines. For more information, visit thankfulthinking.org.

Del Mar Pines teacher Abbey Hill, Del Mar Pines student leader Mo Hetzer, Thankful Thinking founders Talia and Brett Melton, Torrey Pines ASB leaders John Schreckengausd and Addie Stewart, and Del Mar Pines leaders MacKenzie Harris and Hudson Weeks.

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Great Scott! Comedy, drama join forces at San Diego Opera BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT ow many operas can you think of that have been called “hilarious, endearing, sophisticated and profound”? Starting May 7, San Diego Opera, in partnership with the Dallas Opera, will present the West Coast premiere of one of those happy few — “Great Scott,” a thoroughly modern opera about a diva, a faltering small-town opera company and football. The prolific composer, Jake Heggie, lists eight pages of operas, song cycles, chamber and orchestral works on his website, including the whale-scale opera “Moby Dick,” which had its West Coast premiere here in 2012. And “Great Scott” has a libretto by acclaimed writer Terrence McNally, who was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame 20 years ago for his contributions to the Broadway stage. Besides a Tony Award for “Master Class,” his play about the ultimate opera diva, Maria Callas, he also won “Best Book for a Musical,” Tonys for “Ragtime” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” and did the libretto for Heggie’s first opera, “Dead Man Walking.” The third man behind “Great Scott” is director Jack O’Brien, well-known in these parts as Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre from 1981 to 2007, and a three-time Tony-winner himself. Together, this trio has crafted a production well worth seeing and hearing, with more comic lines than most librettos could ever imagine. How did Great Scott come into being? “After Moby Dick, Dallas asked me to do

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A scene from ‘Great Scott,’ coming to San Diego Opera May 7. another opera for them,” Heggie said in a recent interview. “I wanted to write something for the great mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, and I wanted to work with Terrence McNally again, so I said yes, and Terrence said, ‘Let’s be really bold. Let’s do something with comedy and drama.’ Usually it’s one or the other, but he came up with the story and right from the start, I was swept in. “It’s very contemporary, bringing up the questions we ask ourselves about the sacrifices we make for our careers: Was it worth it? Does my contribution matter? Does my presence make a difference in the world?” The San Diego production includes four cast members from last year’s world premiere in Dallas, plus four additions. “So it’s 50 percent the people we wrote it for and 50

percent new people, which is very exciting,” Heggie said. “In opera, we don’t get to do previews; it’s just shot out of a cannon opening night. Now we’ll get a chance to hear it with new voices, and fresh ears. I haven’t worked with Kate Aldrich before, but she’s a real star, and it will be a completely different interpretation.” Fifteen minutes have already been cut from the Dallas version, and more changes may be made during rehearsals, which began April 18. “We get a two and a half week rehearsal period for a very big show — that’s our world,” Heggie said. “So it’s not easy to make changes. But that’s why you work with the best people around.” “Great Scott” asks the question: does opera matter? And both Dallas and San Diego know

The trio behind the opera — director Jack O’Brien, composer Jake Heggie and librettist Terrence McNally. something about struggling opera companies, and caring enough to step up and fight for their continued existence. “Opera does matter,” said Heggie. “People are glued to their flat screens; they need to go out and experience something alive. And opera only exists when it’s being performed; the final character is the audience. I can’t wait to see what happens in San Diego!” Next up for Heggie: An opera-based on the classic Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” opening in Houston in December. Right now, it’s Scott-time in San Diego, and you can be the final character in the West Coast premiere. ■ IF YOU GO: “Great Scott” takes the stage 7 p.m. May 7, 10 and 13, and 2 p.m. May 15 at San Diego Opera, Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave. Tickets: (619) 533-7000. sdopera.com

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On Friday, April 8, Dons alumni returned to Cathedral Catholic High School (CCHS) campus to share their career stories and achievements with nearly 300 juniors and seniors for the school’s annual Career Day. The event opened with keynote speaker, Katie Kelley, the author of “Career Courage,” speaker, connector and mentor for professionals who are seeking greater clarity, influence and fortune throughout their lives. Following her presentation, a distinguished panel of San Diego professionals and Dons alumni took the stage, including Define Financial CEO Taylor Schulte, CFP. A Five Star Wealth Manager and recognized industry expert, Schulte graduated CCHS in 2003 and started his company in 2014.

All panelists shared their professional journeys with the graduating class and offered sound advice for a successful future. Schulte spoke to the fear some may have in finding a career, and shared ways to overcome pitfalls students may encounter along the way. He also offered advice on how to get closer to finding a dream job, such as creating a solid educational and professional foundation, so that there are plenty of opportunities, should one decide to change their career path in the future. Schulte also discussed the importance of work experience. He recommended that, in addition to college, students get involved with organizations, volunteer and get an internship, when possible.

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RSF Bistro owner spruces up village planters, courtyard

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BY KAREN BILLING Mozy Jahanguiri, owner of Rancho Santa Fe Bistro, has brought new life to an under-utilized courtyard in the center of the RSF village. In the back of the Bistro, through an archway he built and nestled in between real estate offices, Jahanguiri has created a pleasant spot overflowing with flowers, succulents and greenery. The courtyard conversion includes tables and chairs for people to gather. After Stump’s closed, he saw a village need and opened a small kitchen in the back of his restaurant. Informally called The Kids Café, it serves up quick hits such as hot dogs, paninis, milkshakes and smoothies for the after-school crowd. Nothing on the menu is more than $8. In the mornings he serves up coffee and pastries and hopes to add an omelet station. “Everybody loves it,” he said, noting that his restaurant sales have more than doubled in the last two years. “People who live and work here are

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A revamped planter on Paseo Delicias. really happy.” The menu at RSF Bistro is always evolving, he is also hoping to add a tapas and wine component to the back patio. When Jahanguiri purchased the restaurant, formerly the Pantry, in January 2013 he created a lush garden around his eatery, complete with a variety of birds. In 2014, on his own time and

money, he turned his attention to the dried-up planter boxes on Paseo Delicias and the corner of La Granada. The boxes are now filled with water-saving plants, succulents, cacti and bright colorful blooms. He finished work on the last of the planter boxes on Paseo Delicias two weeks ago. “I do it because I like it, I

want to create a real village feel,” Jahanguiri said. “I have loyal customers who have become friends and I’m so happy to have a special relationship with all the people here.” The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro is located at 6024 Paseo Delicias, Suite C, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. For more information, visit ranchosantafebistro.com or call 858-756-1221.

A flowering planter on Paseo Delicias.

CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING Ed Ruscha Then & Now: Paintings from the 1960s and 2000s On view through April 24, 2016 MCASD La Jolla An innovator of West-Coast Pop and Conceptual Art, Ed Ruscha’s work defies and exceeds both categories, drawing upon popular media, commercial culture, and the landscape of Los Angeles. This tailored exhibition considers the artist’s use of recurring words, images, and themes across the decades. MCASD 700 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 858 454 3541 www.mcasd.org

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Explore exciting careers in ocean science. Meet scientists and professionals from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium who are involved in a diverse array of careers. Gain valuable resources while learning more about ocean related STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professions. Open to students attending grades 6-12. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult. Buy tickets: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Public: $12 Members/UCSD: $10

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The Bishop’s School CCA Academy to present Summer Session 2016 Robotics Summer Camps ■ Dates: Three sessions for pre-grades 4 to 12: June 6 - 24, June 20 - July 22, July 5 - 25 ■ Location: La Jolla ■ Cost: Varies by class

mall classes and personal attention provide a comfortable and supportive learning atmosphere for students in grades 4 to 12. We offer morning and afternoon classes − for

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Registration is open for Canyon Crest Academy’s Robotics Summer Camps. These award-winning summer camps were started by CCA’s FRC Robotics Team, the Aluminum Narwhals in 2014, offering camps for 1st through 8th graders, with 300 campers participating throughout the summer. Campers build and program robots using VEX IQ and EDR sets, then participate at the end of the week in a mini competition where they form alliances and test their contraptions. In the process, campers learn the basic principles of engineering, design, and the fundamental logic of programming, with the help and instruction of awesome high-school counselors from various robotics teams. Additionally, they get to drive a large, 120 lb.

high school built robot, as well as see demonstrations of drones and robots from local robotics companies. It’s a great chance for them to see all the cool things they can do in STEM and learn the basis of what they need to be a roboticist. The camps cost $450 per week, with an after-care option offered until 5 p.m. for an additional $100. These camps have been a great resource to the Narwhals’ team, winning them the FIRST San Diego Regional Entrepreneurship Award in 2015 and the Engineering Inspiration Award just two weeks ago, taking them to the World Championship in St. Louis! You can register and find out more about Robotics Summer Camps at www.team3128.org/camp.

CCA Ocean of Hope Club to host film screeningto benefit cancer research The Canyon Crest Academy Ocean of Hope (O2H) Club is hosting a film screening of the movie “Channel of Bones” to raise money and awareness for cancer research. On Saturday April 30 at 7 p.m. CCA O2H Club will be screening the California premiere of “Channel of Bones” by Australian filmmaker Mic Simpson. “Channel of Bones” is the story of two paddleboarders who train to cross the world famous and treacherous Moloka’i Channel. The documentary focuses on Kendrick Louis and the journey he undergoes in his quest to compete in the toughest paddle board race in the world – the Molokai 2 Oahu. Included in the presentation will be a showing of the

new documentary film by local San Diego filmmaker Gage Hingeley about a team of Ocean of Hope paddlers who dedicate their training and racing to the sea of people affected by cancer. All proceeds from will be donated to The Sarcoma Alliance on behalf of the Ocean of Hope. The Sarcoma Alliance strives to improve the lives of people affected by sarcoma cancers, including pediatric sarcomas, through accurate diagnosis, improved access

to care, guidance, education and support. Ocean of Hope (O2H) is made up of a dedicated group of ocean athletes who show their support to the Sarcoma Alliance and the thousands of sarcoma patients and their families that rely on it by training and racing in paddling events throughout California and worldwide. The event will be held at the Canyon Crest Academy Black Box Theater, 5951 Village Loop Road, Carmel Valley. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at the door if tickets are still available. For online tickets: eventbrite.com/e/ocean-of-hope-film-night-tickets22077643827

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‘Future Legends’ honors present day legend Bob Howard BY GAIL KENDALL Recently, Future Legends (Chuck Courtney Honorary Scholarship Fund) held an invitation-only dinner at the RSF Golf Club in honor of RSF’s Present Day Legend Bob Howard and his military career and very successful career with his newspaper empire. Dr. Hugh Greenway was a most gracious emcee of the evening and many thanks also to Dan Green, who sponsored the entire evening. Most of Howard’s family was able to attend and two of his sons spoke of their lives with their dad, sharing fond moments in their memories. Good friends, such as Dr. John Carson of Scripps, also shared with some of the unique accomplishments and generosity of Howard. Bob Howard is and always has been a very quiet man, a man not seeking recognition nor publicity for what he has done, a man who “left his ego behind years ago” as Howard, himself, says. Howard was born in 1924 in a small farming community in Minnesota, his mother the principal of the local school, his dad also the principal in the Senior High School. At 18 he left after his freshman year at the University of Minnesota to enlist in the Army at the onset of WWII, military a strong tradition in his family, and eventually serving as a Bombardier. He received a Purple Heart award for injuries

Ann Howard, Bob Howard, Alyssa Howard, David Howard sustained after being shot down over the Philippines. Howard recalled that he was lucky to have crash-landed nearby at an American Airbase as the Japanese were beheading all captured American airmen. Howard further commented he “was glad to keep his head.” Returning home he met the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Lillian, proposing within only two or three weeks after meeting her. Soon after marriage he went back home to help his mother run the local paper, doing all the jobs from selling ads, writing

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articles, and running the press. He sold this paper, eventually, and purchased a paper in Madison, South Dakota; turned this around to buy a paper in the L.A. area, soon after purchased a small paper in The Dalles, Oregon. And thus began what became his newspaper dynasty with over 14 newspapers across the U.S. Howard was known for his incredible memory, remembering details on a balance sheet even four months later, while others had to review such reports. Journalism was the initial calling, but Howard had a keen business mind that enabled his success

with his newspaper acquisitions. Dr. John Carson of Scripps Memorial has been both a friend and physician of Howard’s since 1971. Howard’s health turned a dangerous direction with serious chest pains preliminary to a heart attack in 1985. Carson directed the care that aborted the heart attack. Howard expressed his thanks and gratitude for saving his life by giving Scripps $35 million over five years for the Scripps Heart Institute, plus thousands that were donated over the years to Scripps Clinic, always declining any recognition or publicity. Carson said about Howard that this was unselfish, but characteristic of the individual: loyal, steadfast, honest, thoughtful. His generous $35 million donation went into what is now known as the Prebys Center Cardiovascular Institute. Howard’s generosity extended far and wide, and always was quietly given. Howard and Lillian spent their summers at Flathead Lake, Mont., for 58 years and loved it there. Howard gave back to the community by contributing the original seed money for the Flathead Education Foundation. Review of the program after the first year with the President of the Foundation, Dan Johns, Howard was not pleased, the results not significant enough. The next day Johns found a plain envelope in the mail. Inside he SEE HOWARD, B23

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Local resident hosts Padres vs. Cancer event April 22 BY KAREN BILLING Del Mar resident Chelsea Street was diagnosed with leukemia at 18 months old and was in treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital until she was three. Now an adult, she is on a mission to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Through her campaign, “$100K by May,” she is fighting for a world where parents receive support after they hear “leukemia” and sharing her story so the thousands of children battling cancer can have hope. At 23, Street is the youngest nominee ever for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society San Diego chapter’s Woman of the Year. The Man and Woman of the Year campaign is a 10-week fundraising competition between community leaders nominated by their peers to raise funds in support of blood cancer research and patient services. The next event in Street’s campaign is “Padres vs. Cancer” on Friday, April 22. The event is a 7:30 p.m. Padres game against the St. Louis Cardinals — every $25 ticket includes entry into a giveaway prizes with $10 going back to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS). For an additional $20 donation straight to LLS, there will be a pre-party at the Omni Hotel with more giveaways, a small silent auction, appetizers and a percentage of the bar sales will go toward LLS. “It has been such a great experience,” Street said of her campaign so far. “It has been a great way to connect my story with an amazing number of people that I’ve met who have been impacted by cancer, some who have lost loved ones…It’s good for me and those people to see that there is movement,

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Chelsea Street during her leukemia treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital.

Chelsea Street, a Del Mar resident, is a nominee for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year.

that there is a fight.” Cancer-free since she was 3 years old, Street said she does not remember anything about her treatment, not the 14 surgeries, the catheters that were pulled in and out of her heart, “more than any little girl should have to go through,” her father, John, said in a video about her treatment. She is a survivor, but in many ways she cannot relate to other survivors’ stories, save for the scars that remain on her body and remembering being teased as a child because the cancer treatment caused many of her teeth to fall out. She said she wouldn’t change a thing though — it’s probably a blessing that she cannot remember the painful treatments.

“When I was growing up, my family was very forward thinking and never talked about the past, we were always looking ahead,” Street said. When she got to college at UC San Diego, she started to engage more as a cancer survivor, feeling that her past was important and feeling grateful for all of the people who fought with her. As a sophomore at UC San Diego she became involved in Relay for Life and raised funds for the American Cancer Society. When she studied “abroad” at Dartmouth College, she got involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and led campus fundraising campaigns.

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Swirls frozen yogurt shop offers unique, delicious flavors BY KELLEY CARLSON ith hot days just around the corner, frozen yogurt shop Swirls is a place where people can enjoy a cool treat. The company touts its yogurt as a healthy meal and snack alternative. It cites a number of benefits, including the lowering of cholesterol through live and active cultures; the promotion of healthy digestion; an increase in metabolism; high calcium, protein and potassium; boosting of the immune system; and the building of strong bones. “We have unique flavors and excellent-tasting yogurt,” said Evan Wilensky, chief executive officer of ESW Investments Inc., which owns Swirls. “You can definitely taste the difference between our yogurt and another frozen yogurt shop because of the premium product we use.” Swirls has been serving the coastal North County area since 2008 and was an instant success, Wilensky noted. Today, there are two locations in Encinitas and Carmel Valley, and he frequents both of them. “I love serving a healthy, quality

product, and I make sure the customers have a great time and experience at all the Swirls locations,” Wilensky said. The 2002 Torrey Pines High School graduate emphasized that he loves being part of the community, and he ensures that the frozen yogurt shop is an active participant in local events such as fundraisers and school activities. Residents have shown their appreciation by voting Swirls as their top choice for frozen yogurt five years in a row in the Best of North Coast readers poll for the Del Mar Times and associated newspapers. Perhaps one reason for its popularity is the variety. There are 52 flavors of frozen yogurt — including nonfat and low-fat — and they rotate daily. The most popular kinds include Cake Batter, Red Velvet, Dulce de Leche, Tart Pomegranate and Cookies ’n’ Cream. On any given day, a customer will find a vanilla flavor, a chocolate option, Cookies ’n’ Cream, either peanut butter or peanut butter cup, and non-dairy and non-sugar selections, Wilensky said. The

Evan Wilensky Encinitas store serves 10 flavors daily, while Carmel Valley carries 12. Next month, Swirls is preparing to add a new twist to its frozen yogurt lineup. The dessert shop will be offering soft-serve gelato and soft-serve Italian ice, alongside its flagship product. The new flavors are still to be determined, but they will add to the already-diverse array that ranges from tart to traditional. Meanwhile, customers are able to enhance their dessert with an

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peanut butter and raspberry. Because it’s self-serve, patrons have the ability to perfect their product, which is priced by the ounce. Wilensky revealed that he also has another dessert concept that he has just finalized. He wasn’t able to elaborate on details, other than it is separate from Swirls and not frozen yogurt, but he promised that “everyone will love it, from little kids to seniors. I can’t wait to offer it to the entire community.” The Encinitas Swirls is at 204 N. El Camino Real, Suite G; call (760) 479-2442. The Carmel Valley location is at 12925 El Camino Real, Suite AA1 (Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center); call (858) 794-7033. Hours for both locations are currently 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. In the summer, hours will change to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, For more information, go to YourYogurtShop.com —The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support this newspaper.

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CCA Envision Theater student presents 'Hateful Hands' Jacob Surovsky, Senior and Theater Conservatory Student, is ready to present his directorial debut to the public next week with his Senior Thesis, titled “Hateful Hands.” As a third year member of Theater Conservatory, Surovsky has had the opportunity to work on a Senior Thesis project. In this project, Surovsky has compiled all the techniques and skills he’s learned during his time in Theater Conservatory and applied them to a new piece of live theater. “Hateful Hands” is a fusion of puppetry and William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, two of Jacob’s greatest passions. The show plays off themes of manipulation and the supernatural that are prevalent in Shakespeare’s text, creating a fresh and exciting look at Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. Leading a cast and crew of all high school students, Surovsky is stepping into the role of director for the first time after four years of theater

training in the Envision Theater Program. In addition, over the past school year, he has worked countless hours outside of school constructing full body puppets from scratch for the show. The conclusion to this enormous effort opens this Thursday, April 21 at Canyon Crest Academy. Showtimes are: April 21, 7 p.m.; April 22, 4:30/7 p.m.; and April 23, 2/7 p.m. at the Canyon Crest Academy Black Box Theater. The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive. The mission of the foundation is to enrich the experience of every student every day. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed to continue our support of these programs. You can donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

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Miracle League of San Diego’s Home Run Derby

revor Hoffman led the “professional” division at Miracle League of San Diego’s Home Run Derby held April 16 at Engel Family Field at San Dieguito Park. Other professionals scheduled to participate in the event included football stars Philip Rivers and Kellen Clemens, plus baseball favorites Mark Loretta and Mike Sweeney. The 10th annual Home Run Derby is Miracle League of San Diego’s only annual fundraiser. The Miracle League of San Diego provides

children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league at two locations in San Diego County: Engel Family Field and Green Field at Coronado High School in Coronado. All batters on Home Run Derby Day used the same Big Jack bats and balls Miracle League players use every Saturday. Miracle League players were also joined by “buddies,” family members, volunteers from various organizations and more at the event.

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adison Gallery presents Hunt Slonem’s third solo exhibition, When Art Meets Design. Arguably one of the most fascinating artists of our time, Slonem has remained a representational and expressionist artist even during conceptualism’s dominance. He is one of the few contemporary artists that have remained true to himself and his style. When Art Meets Design celebrates Slonem’s approach to color and deﬁned aesthetics with new selected artworks featuring Slonem’s popular series of bunnies, butterﬂies, birds and new landscapes. The opening reception will feature a book signing by the artist of his recent publication

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hoosing the Right Care at the Right Time – On Wednesday, May 4, at 2 p.m., learn to navigate the choices and options available for senior care. Information about services available at home, as well as in senior living communities will be discussed. Todd Shetter, CEO of ActivCare Living, will present this important information. Introduction to Medicare and Medicare Supplements – Are you confused about Medicare and what options and plans may be a good fit for you and what the benefits and costs will be? Join us at the Senior Center on Friday, May 13, at 2 p.m. for this informative presentation by Simon Loli, Life and Health Insurance Agent and Medicare Counselor. To “Air” is Human – On Wednesday, May 18, at 2 p.m., Dr. Joseph Weiss, M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSD, will present material that is factual, yet contains a wealth of intrinsic humor. He will elicit laughs while attendees learn valuable information about our all important, often misunderstood gastrointestinal system. Seating is limited for this presentation. Please call (858)756-3041 to reserve your space. Classical Music Appreciation - Monday,

April 25 from 2-4 p.m. Instructor Randy Malin leads this class featuring classical music composers and the music that has endured through the ages. Join Randy for a little history, a little biography, and a lot of music! Please mark your calendars with the following dates: 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/20, 7/11, and 7/25. Resource and Referral Service Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seniors and their family members can speak with a staff member and receive valuable information to address a wide variety of needs. For assistance, or to schedule an appointment, please call the Senior Center (858) 756-3041. Balance & Fall Prevention Fitness Class – Now offered two days per week! Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., licensed physical therapist, Cathy Boppert, leads the class in performing practical and useful exercises to improve balance, strengthen muscles, and help prevent falls. The cost for each class is $5.00 paid to the instructor. Art History Video Lecture – Enjoy an art history video lecture from the Great Courses Teaching Company® hosted by Jan Lyon, Monday, 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Class meets on 5/9,

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Optimist Club seeking ‘outstanding’ Children’s Challenge nominees The Optimist Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach is looking for children in grades 1 through 6 who are in a “league all their own” to be honored with a Vic Kops Children’s Challenge Award. The program honors children with special achievements in the following categories: arts, community service, humanities, courage, leadership and science. Children may be nominated by a school staff member,

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RSF Literary Society hosts author Stephanie Clifford

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Veterans 360’s Breaking Silence VIP Warrior Gala

aptain Florent Groberg (U.S. Army, Medal of Honor recipient) was the keynote speaker at Veterans 360’s Breaking Silence VIP Warrior Gala held April 15 at the RSF Golf Club. Veterans 360’s Carry the Challenge initiative is to engage the most at-risk, underserved and vulnerable veterans as they struggle with transition and PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) challenges. Vsit www.CarrytheChallenge.org to learn more.

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100 - LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-008380 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. CESAR rsf Located at: 16089 San Dieguito, Suite H105, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 675332, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Cesar Rancho Santa Fe Limited Liability Company, 7832 Sendero Angelica, San Diego, CA 92127, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/24/2016. Richard Mazzera, President. RSF479. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-007704 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Blue Sky eLEARN

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a. Blue Sky eLEARN Located at: 5930 Cornerstone Court W., Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Association Archives, Inc., 5930 Cornerstone Court W., Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92121, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 02/01/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/17/2016. Philip G. Forte, Chief Executive Officer and President. RSF482. Apr. 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-008826 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Baby Eats Organic Located at: 13223 Black Mountain Rd., #124, San Diego, CA 92129, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Right Start LLC, 13223 Black Mountain Rd., #124, San Diego, CA 92129, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/29/2016. Joseph Ko, CEO. RSF480. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-010231 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. 4S Ranch Homecare Located at: 16927 Silver Crest Drive, San Diego, CA 92127, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Orlando Novicio, 16927 Silver Crest Drive, San Diego, CA 92127. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 03/01/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/12/2016. Orlando Novicio. RSF484. Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-010554 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Mesa Management Group Located at: 8374 Allison Ave, Ste. B., La Mesa, CA 91942, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Depot Noodles, LLC., 8374 Allison Ave, Ste. B, La Mesa, CA 91942, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was 02/19/2016. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/15/2016. Jory Wolf. RSF485. Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2016

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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 $9,885,674.12 (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 Cali-

Honey, a 13-year-old spayed female short hair mix, is a looking for a comfy place to spend her golden years. While her activity level is fairly low, she still loves to roll around in catnip and play with her toy mouse. Honey loves to have her head, cheeks and chin rubbed, and she will putt and chat with you if you talk to or read to her. Due to her age, arthritis, and weight, we’re hoping someone will open their home to her as a hospice adoption to offer her dignity, comfort and love in her golden years. Honey is available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society’S oceanSiDe campuS, 572 airport roaD. To learn more about making Honey part of your family, call (760) 757-4357 or viSit SDHumane.org. and authorized to do business in Cali fornia, 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

tioned 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

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100 whether - LEGALyour NOTICES learn 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: April 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.

FORMATION 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. CA15003120-4, PUB DATES: 04/14/2016, 04/21/2016, 04/28/2016. RSF481.

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Honor Earth Day: Waste Not, Want Not ‘Opie, you haven’t finished your milk. We can’t put it back in the cow, you know.” —Aunt Bee Taylor, “The Andy Griffith Show”

uch like Opie, I was a wasteful child, my mother constantly reminding me that “my eyes were bigger than my stomach,” and I should only take as much food on my plate as I could eat. Today, I try my best to conserve, preserve and recycle as I kick up my sustainable heels and shrink my carbon footprint. With Earth Day celebrated globally on April 22 here’s a primer to help you enjoy more of our planet’s bounty, and waste less.

Mulch Madness: Instead of tossing biodegradable wastes into the trash, pile them into a well-aerated, lidded compost bin. A mixture of coffee grounds and tea bags, citrus and melon rinds, apple cores, egg shells, cardboard scraps, leaves and old flowers will

eventually decompose into a rich, organic mulch or humus to feed your garden beds with homemade, nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Certain items are persona non grata in the composting bin, such as, dairy products that might attract pests, breads, pastas, table scraps, bones and nuts that don’t easily decompose, along with anything plastic. The Time is Ripe: Some fruits and vegetables can be salvaged even though they are soft, wilted, and unappealingly discolored. In fact, certain ripe fruits make the best treats (banana breads, peach cobblers, apple strudels, poached pears), the creamiest smoothies (mangoes, guavas, papayas), and the sweetest preserves (strawberries, blueberries). While vegetables past their salad days can still enhance assorted dishes. Very vine-ripened tomatoes make refreshing gazpachos, rich marinara sauces

and cioppino stews; spongy carrots and soggy celery are still fine in soups and casseroles, while mushy avocadoes make divine guacamole. ‘Tis the Season: Buy seasonal and local (if possible, organic, too), that’s healthier for you, (your wallet), and the community. These not only have fewer pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, but a smaller carbon footprint since they are not road- or jet-lagged. Best seasonal picks for April and May are asparagus, broccolini, new potatoes, radishes, spring onions, avocados, rhubarb, strawberries, and blood oranges, while best catches include mackerel, trout, Dover sole, cod and crab. Stay Thirsty, My Friend: Despite the recent El Niño effect, California is still desert dry as we enter the fourth year of a severe drought. Become an intrepid landscaper by cultivating “green”

gardening techniques — enliven your outdoor space with water-conserving, native plants and pesticide-free edibles. Start with a fragrant Mediterranean herb garden of basil, thyme, rosemary and Italian parsley, along with fruit trees and veggie gardens suitable for California climes (heirloom tomatoes, avocados, apricots, low-chill apples and figs). For apartment dwellers, plant a windowsill garden and dwarf Meyer lemons that thrive indoors. Be a Bag Lady (or Man): Environmentally friendly eco-totes are flying off the shelves faster than you can say “paper or plastic?” In this country 88 billion plastic bags made of non-renewable petroleum are consumed yearly. Some of these troublemakers suffocate birds, choke sea critters and take a century to decompose. While paper bags produce heaps of solid waste, and require more energy to recycle than plastic. Invest in reusable cotton totes, some insulated and waterproof that also keep perishables from spoiling. And don’t be caught bagless in municipalities around town where plastic ones have been banned.

Vegan Chili From the kitchen of Herringbone, La Jolla; a rustic, hearty vegan chili that’ll warm the cockles of your heart. Serves 6. ■ Ingredients: 2 ounces tomato paste (high quality); 8 cups spring water; 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped; 1/2 pound yellow or white onion, chopped; 1/2 pound carrots, chopped; 1/2 pound celery, chopped; 1/4 pound white or yellow corn, kernels; 1/4 pound red or yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 pound yam or sweet potato, chopped; 1/2 pound roasted green chile, peeled, chopped; 1/4 pound dry lentils (any color); 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 cup olive oil. Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste. ■ Method: Sweat vegetables

together, except garlic, in a large saucepot with oil over medium-low heat until translucent. Add tomato paste, garlic, spices and wine. Simmer until alcohol is evaporated from wine. Add water and simmer over

low heat 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lentils at the end, and simmer until lentils are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. —For other earthy recipes, e-mail kitchenshrink@san.rr.com

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Air Superiority has your rodent issues covered BY EMILY SORENSEN ired of dealing with gophers, ground squirrels and other rodents in your yard? Air Superiority can help you rein in the rats in a unique way. Air Superiority, owned and operated by Tom Stephan out of Ramona, sells barn owl boxes that can be mounted on 16-foot metal poles or in tall trees. These boxes are designed to attract barn owls, who will live in the box and feed on the rodents surrounding your property. “There are three methods of rodent control,” said Stephan. “There’s poison, there’s traps, and there are barn owls.” Stephan said that poisoning rodents is only effective about 20 percent of the time, and the rodents become used to eating poison. Poisoning rodents also leads to the death of baby barn owls, he said, and using traps means handling the bodies of the rodents. Both methods also only deal with rodents after they’ve invaded your property, he said. “Barn owls will hunt on your property and around it, preventing (the rodents) from getting

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Air Superiority's Tom Stephan, with a basic owl box. to your property. Barn owls can consume up to 2,000 rodents a year, said Stephan. Boxes are required to attract barn owls to your property because they are vulnerable to crows during the day and need a safe place to hide. Stephan

recommends buying two boxes, as the male of a breeding pair will be kicked out of the female’s box once eggs are laid, so he will need his own box. Air Superiority offers three styles of barn owl boxes, ranging from basic to luxury. The largest, “Hoo’s Hoo,” has an optional camera that can be installed so homeowners can get an up-close look at the owls living on their property. For an additional fee, Stephan will also install the box on your property, which will ensure it is in the right location and at the right height to attract barn owls. For Stephan, birds of prey have been an obsession since childhood. “I wanted to be a falconer as a kid,” said Stephan. “I cut my teeth as a falconer as a kid in Poway. I climbed up to every raptor nest (I saw) as a kid, so when I needed a job, I became a tree trimmer.” Stephan spent 20 years in the tree trimming business, and in 1992, was bidding for a job when he spotted an owl box hanging low on a large sycamore tree in her yard. The woman mentioned that her late

husband had installed the box, and sadly no owls had ever nested in it. “I said that I’d throw in properly installing the box with my bid, and she accepted.” Three days later, Stephan said she called him, saying a pair of barn owls had begun nesting in the box. Since that first box, Stephan said he has installed about 32,000 owl boxes. “That’s a lot of boxes,” he said. The boxes weren’t originally marketed as rodent control, but after several years of reports from clients on their effectiveness, Stephan began marketing the boxes as such. In addition to years of experience with birds of prey and installing owl boxes, Stephan also uses a proprietary formula in his boxes to keep bees away, as bees can take over a box for a hive. “It’s guaranteed to keep bees away for the life of the box,” he said. To find out more about barn owl boxes or to purchase one for your yard, call 760-445-2023 or visit barnowlboxes.com. — Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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EVENT BRIEFS (CONTINUED) FROM EVENTS, B18 stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

SD Kids Expo & Fair April 30-May 1, Del Mar Fairgrounds. The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair is two days of everything about kids; there are over 150 different companies with products and services for kids. Many of the vendors provide free activities and demos so kids can hit some balls in the batting cage and try a little volleyball, or do a little painting or coloring on a huge coloring page. There are also two huge outdoor fairs, featuring rides and activities like a Zip Line, Walk on Water bubbles and a two-person Gyro, plus all inflatable jumpies, slides and body bubbles that cost only $5 for all day fun! More information: sandiegokidsexpo.com

Community Concerts to present Savannah Jack Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe presents its fourth concert of the season, introducing the Nashville-based group Savannah Jack on April 29. The band is used to opening for big names such as Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Vince Gill, The Doobie Brothers and the legendary Kenny Rogers.

They will be performing at The Village Church of Rancho Santa Fe, 6225 Paseo Delicias, in the Fellowship Hall, at 7 p.m., Friday, April 29. The doors open at 6:15 p.m., for hors d’oeuvres, mixing and mingling. Single tickets cost $75 at the door. Credit card sales are still available online at www.ccrsf.org.

Thursday Club Juniors host a benefit gala for Shelter to soldier The Thursday Club Juniors, a women’s social and philanthropic organization, recently announced its 2016 Gala beneficiary will be Shelter to Soldier. Shelter to Soldier (STS) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from local shelters and training them to serve as psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 combat veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or other psychological injuries associated with combat service experiences. The benefit Gala will be held on April 22, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Thursday Club located at 1224 Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA 92107. Tickets are $75 per person. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Shelter to Solider. Contact thursdayclubjuniorbenefit@gmail.com.

Meet the Chefs Nearly 300 food enthusiasts and passionate community members will gather to attend Casa de Amparo’s 20th Annual Meet the Chefs on April 24, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. The popular fundraiser annually raises over $125,000, which will directly benefit Casa de Amparo’s programs that treat and prevent child abuse and neglect throughout San Diego County and beyond. The event will be held poolside and guests will have the opportunity to sample food from 15 renowned San Diego restaurants. Visit casadeamparo.org/events/meetthechefs

FACE Foundation’s ‘Bags & Baubles’ On Sunday, May 1, animal lovers and fashionistas will unite for the premier fundraising event of the season, Bags & Baubles. From 1-5 pm, the San Diego-based Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) will host Bags & Baubles for its sixth consecutive year at an exclusive Rancho Santa Fe estate to raise funds and awareness for local pets in need of critical or life-saving veterinary care. Bags & Baubles is a one-of-a-kind event that allows animal and fashion lovers to

shop for a cause. Guests can register online at www.face4pets.org.

The Good Earth/Great Chefs series returns Good Earth / Great Chefs series will welcome back Jeanne Kelley and her latest book, The Portable Feast: Creative Meals for Work and Play. The event will be held on Sunday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe. The Chino Farm is located at 6123 Calzada del Bosque, Rancho Santa Fe. Visit chinofamilyfarm.

Autism advocate to speak at Poway center Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs, Inc. (TLCAD) of San Diego recently announced that it will host internationally-recognized autism activist and animal behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin on Wednesday, April 27, at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at powaycenter.com

Olivenhain Brat & Beer Festival The 43rd annual Olivenhain Brat & Beer Festival is coming on Sunday, April 24, from noon - 4 p.m. olivenhain.org.