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RSF tennis player wins Little Mo Grand Slam, is nation’s top 9-year-old BY KAREN BILLING Rancho Santa Fe’s Andrew Salu recently won the Little Mo Grand Slam as the top 9-year-old tennis player in the country. For his outstanding accomplishment, he earned a towering 6-foot tall trophy, the biggest awarded in junior tennis. “It’s bigger than me. It’s bigger than my dad,” Andrew said. To achieve the Grand Slam, Andrew had to win four tournaments in San Diego, Texas, New York and Florida. He received his giant trophy in Palm Beach

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Lifestyle Andrew in action. He had to win four tournaments to achieve the Grand Slam.

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Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 10 after taking down the No. 1-ranked 10-and-under player from Germany in the finals. Andrew is ranked No. 2 in the 10-and-under division in the Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA), and this year he moved up to 12-and-under, where as a third-grader he competes against sixth-graders and is ranked No. 48. Andrew has won six designated U.S. Tennis Association tournaments in the 10-and-under division, including SCTA sectional doubles, all achieved as an 8-year-old. He won the Los Caballeros designated tournament at age 8 years, 9 months, which makes him the youngest winner of an SCTA-designated tournament in at least 10 years. For the Little Mo national and international tournaments, Andrew doesn’t play up — he plays against all competitors born in 2005. Little Mo is named for Maureen Connolly, the first woman to win a Grand Slam by winning the Australian, Wimbledon, French and U.S. Open Championships in 1953. At each Little

Rancho Santa Fe’s Andrew Salu recently won the Little Mo Grand Slam as the top 9-year-old tennis player in the country. Mo tournament this year, players traveled from all over the world to compete — the Florida tournament had 340 players from 41 countries. The toughest competition Andrew faced in his Grand Slam journey was in Florida, against the top young German player. His Grand Slam was

New Year’s Eve celebration at the RSF Golf Club

RANCHO SANTA FE REVIEW An Edition of 3702 Via de la Valle Suite 202W Del Mar, CA 92014 858-756-1403 www.rsfreview.com RSF Association members celebrated the arrival of the year 2015 at a New Year’s Eve event held at the RSF Golf Club. The evening included a reception, gaming, dinner and dancing. Pictured: Stephen and Wanda Bamberger, Chris and Brooke Williams, Stacey and James Pennington. See more photos inside. Photo by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

threatened most at the national championship in Texas, where he was down 6-1, 5-4 in the finals. He was one point away from losing, but was able to close it out. Andrew started playing tennis when he was 6 1/2 years old, introduced to the sport by his father, Eran. Since Andrew has become more involved in tennis,

Eran has been encouraged to return to the game as well. He’s also involved in the business of tennis — Eran manages JAL Equity and owns the Sarasota Racquet Club in Sarasota, Fla., as well as Inside Tennis Magazine. Tennis was the fourth sport Andrew tried. After See TENNIS, page 22

Thoroughbred Club expects revenue to rise 14.5 percent in 2015 BY JOE TASH The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, which operates horse racing meets at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, expects a revenue increase of 14.5 percent in 2015, for a total of $44.8 million, due largely to an increased number of racing days, according to the club’s 2015 budget. Wagering represents the largest share of the club’s total revenue, and the 2015 budget projects an increase of $4 million in wagering revenue this year, to a total of $28.1 million. Directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the state-owned fairgrounds, approved the club’s 2015 budget at their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The thoroughbred club operates summer and fall race meets at the fairgrounds under agreements with the 22nd DAA and its sister agency, the Race Track Leasing Commission, whose board includes 22nd DAA directors and state officials. In 2014, the club held its annual 36-day summer race meet, as well as a 15-day fall race meet for the first time in several decades. In 2015, the summer race meet will expand to 40 days, while the fall meet, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 29, will feature 20 days of racing. Club revenue also took a hit in 2014 when racing on the track’s newly expanded turf course was temporarily suspended during the summer meet following fatal injuSee CLUB, page 20

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930 new laws greet Californians in 2015 BY CHRIS NICHOLS, SPECIAL TO THE RSF REVIEW A stack of new California laws went into effect on New Year’s Day. In all, 930 bills were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. The governor also vetoed 143 bills. A year ago, the state produced about 800 new laws. Most new laws started Jan. 1, though some high-profile exceptions —such as the state’s plastic bag ban and a paid sick leave requirement — won’t start until July 1. An ongoing referendum challenge could delay the bag ban or eliminate it. Below is a look at some of California’s most prominent new laws effective Jan. 1, unless otherwise noted: • Driver’s licenses: Starting Jan. 2, unauthorized immigrants in California will be allowed to take tests to obtain a state driver’s license. The DMV expects to process up to 1.4 million applications from people who live in the state illegally, as authorized under AB 60, passed in 2013. The goal is to make California’s roadways safer by ensuring more drivers are trained, tested and insured. • Youth football practice: With the intent to reduce concussions and other brain injuries, AB 2127 limits middle school and high school students to 90 minutes of full-contact football drills twice per week. The law also bans fullcontact practice during the off-season and requires the California Interscholastic Federation to create a protocol for an athlete who suffers a concussion. • Sexual consent on campus: Under SB 967, colleges and universities in California must adopt policies against sexual assault that revamp what constitutes consent, as a condition of receiving state financial aid. Under the new law, the standard for consent to sexual activity in campus judicial hearings shifts from whether a person said “no” to whether both partners said “yes.” Silence or a lack of resistance can no longer be deemed consent. The law only applies to the burden of proof used during campus disciplinary hearings, not criminal proceedings. • Plastic bag ban: Starting July 1, California could be-

come the first state in the nation to phase out single-use plastic bags, first in grocery stores and pharmacies and a year later in convenience and liquor stores. Opponents of the law, however, submitted signatures this week to place a referendum on the 2016 ballot. If enough signatures are deemed valid, the law will be suspended until the electorate votes on whether to keep or eliminate it. • Paid sick leave: Also on July 1, millions of Californians will begin earning paid sick leave under AB 1522, a law championed by San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez. It requires all businesses in the state to pay full-time and part-time workers a minimum of three days sick leave. It will largely affect retail, fast food and other service-industry jobs that don’t offer sick leave benefits. • Community colleges: Carried by Sen. Marty Block, DSan Diego, SB 850 allows 15 community college districts across the state to offer four-year degrees. Its goal is to boost job training and increase affordability and access to higher education. • Care facilities: Carried by Assemblyman Brian Maienschein, R-San Diego, AB 2236 would increase civil penalties for assisted living homes from the current maximum of $150 per day to as much as $15,000 for incidents that result in death and up to $10,000 for those resulting in serious injury. • ‘Brown is beautiful’ law: Also carried by Gonzalez, AB 2014 prevents HOAs from penalizing residents for replacing their lawns with low-water plants over concerns about a neighborhood’s character. It doesn’t take away the power of HOAs to establish landscaping rules, as long as they allow for drought tolerant plants. • Kill switches: Smartphones made after July 1 and sold in California must come preinstalled with anti-theft technology that allows the owner to temporarily or permanently render the phone inoperable if stolen or lost. Under SB 962, customers would be prompted to enable the kill switch as the default setting during the initial setup of a new smartphone. They can choose to opt out. See LAWS, page 22

County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Horn and Vice Chairman Dave Roberts.

County Board of Supervisors reorganizes The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 6 to appoint two members from North County into leadership positions, with first-term Supervisor Dave Roberts earning the vice chairman’s seat and veteran Supervisor Bill Horn named as chairman for 2015. “I look forward to continued collaboration with my colleagues to build upon our success throughout the county,” Roberts said. “This board has great chemistry.” Roberts, a former mayor and city council member from Solana Beach, has spent two years advancing mental health reforms to increase access to services and has initiated policies to improve the environment. He has streamlined adoptions of foster children and has opened doors to create jobs, build the economy and modernize county business practices. “I can’t wait to get to work,” Roberts said after the meeting. “Working as a team, the Board of Supervisors is going to make this a great 2015.”

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Scripps, county to tackle mystery of ‘sudden unexplained death’ BY PAT SHERMAN Researchers at Scripps Translational Science Institute have launched a clinical trial aimed at cracking one of the toughest mysteries in forensic science — sudden unexplained death syndrome. The institute has teamed with the San Diego County Medical Examiner to sequence the genomes of adults, children and infants in the region whose death (most likely from heart failure) can’t be explained using traditional medical investigative methods. A dozen or more of these deaths occur annually in San Diego County, according to the medical examiner. While large-scale DNA sequencing is increasDr. Eric Topol will discuss and ingly being used to identify cancers and other dissign his book, “The Patient eases, and to guide therapies, medical examiners Will See You Now: The Future have rarely employed this scientific tool in their inof Medicine Is in Your Hands,� vestigations. at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Through a molecular autopsy study being conat Warwick’s Bookstore, 7812 ducted by STSI, researchers hope to identify genes Girard Ave., La Jolla. associated with sudden unexplained death and disThe book examines what cover previously unrecognized genetic mechanisms Topol calls medicine’s “Gutenfor these types of cases. The findings will be used to berg moment.� New technolodevelop preventive screening programs and potengy — including mobile phones tially life-saving interventions for relatives of study and apps — is poised to put participants and others with the same DNA signathe lab in people’s pockets ture. and democratize medicine, giving patients a greater ability to control their data and be Findings could help save lives emancipated from a medical “Using state-of-the-art DNA sequencing and regime in which “the doctor powerful analytics tools we can, for the first time, always knows best.� Reserve determine the root cause of sudden unexpected to 858-454-0347. death in many families,� said STSI Director Eric Topol, M.D., who is also chief academic officer of Scripps Health. “This is something that nobody’s really paid significant attention to using sequencing. We’ve already enrolled five families in just over a month,� he said, including two with infant deaths. One of the study’s first subjects was Jason Lappies, 31, of San Diego, who died June 26, 2014. Lappies’ roommate found his body on the couch of their apartment a few hours after

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Pilot episode of RSF couple’s Encinitas TV show steers for Jan. 10 preview at La Paloma Theatre BY KELLEY CARLSON A new reality show about life at a used car dealership is ready to roll. The pilot episode of “Life on the Lot” — the first reality show set in Encinitas, according to executive producers Karen and Gene Ventura — is set to debut Jan. 10 at the La Paloma Theatre. About 350 people are expected to attend the invitation-only event, including Encinitas City Council members, a representative from the San Diego Mayor’s Office, other locals involved in politics, and potential investors in the project. The Venturas, who live in Rancho Santa Fe, are the stars of the show, primarily filmed at their EZ Cars 101 dealership in Encinitas. The show mainly centers on a day in the life of Gene Ventura and the people he encounters through the business, ranging from those whom he works with (such as mechanics) to the customers. “The customers are a huge part of (the show),” Karen Ventura emphasized.

“Ever since we started EZ Cars 101, we’ve just been blown away by these funny, wild encounters with people we meet on the lot every day,” Gene Ventura said. “They’re incredible characters.” “It’s amazing, really,” Karen Ventura said. “You just can’t make this stuff up.” The 22-minute pilot ends with footage from a public event that was held Oct. 4 at the dealership. Skateboarders, sponsored by neighboring restaurant Bull Taco, attempted to jump three cars in a row, and were judged by a panel of pro athletes. Two cameras were used to film the pilot, including a drone that captured aerial images of Encinitas, Cardiff and Rancho Santa Fe. Since filming wrapped last fall, the Venturas have been busy developing “sales tools” to promote their project. These include a pitch bible, which features a synopsis of the show and all of its major elements; a website (www.lifeonthelot.com),

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Gene and Karen Ventura are stars and producers of ‘Life on the Lot,’ a reality-TV show about their Encinitas car dealership. Courtesy photos

which is expected to go live by the time of the premiere; a one-minute trailer; and a 3-1/2-minute “sizzle reel” that is shown to networks so they can see the idea in action. The Venturas hope that after the Jan. 10 premiere, “Life on the Lot” will be picked up by a network for a 13-episode season, although there is a chance that it could be given the green light for two seasons. Karen Ventura said that she and Gene have already had positive responses, and they are going into the premiere “confident and relaxed.” Once the “Life on the Lot” website goes live, the public will be able to view the 60-second trailer for the pilot. People can also go to the show’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/LifeOntheLot) to see photos. Karen Ventura noted that January will be an important month for the show. “If something happens, it will happen really soon,” she said.

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From Cornell to Qualcomm: Jacobs reflects on rewarding career BY WILL BOWEN “In the next 10 years, everything will become wireless,” predicted Irwin Jacobs, Qualcomm founder and its first CEO. “Regular telephones and plastic credit cards will only be found in museums. People will watch TV shows when they want to, not when they are scheduled, and the number of cellphones in the world will increase from 7 billion to 20 billion — which is three times the population of the Earth!” Jacobs, of La Jolla, made those statements during a talk Dec. 16 before a capacity crowd at Brewster Auditorium in the Rady School of Management on the UCSD campus. The occasion was the fourth annual Herb York Lecture, sponsored by the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation. Nuclear physicist York (1921-2009) was the first chancellor of UCSD and the founding director of the institute. York also was part of the Manhattan Project, was the first director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the first chief scientist at the Advanced Research Projects Agency. Considered to be a “Pentagon man,” York was often in Washington, D.C., to advise the government on issues such as the Russian launch of Sputnik in 1957. Today, the IGCC is a think tank and international center for policy-relevant research on security issues from nuclear nonproliferation to regional security in Northeast Asia and the Middle East. It also addresses issues of economic development and environmental impact.

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Irwin Jacobs was told by a counselor ‘there was no future in science or engineering.’ His company, Qualcomm, has created more millionaires than any other except Microsoft. Photo by Will Bowen UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla opened the evening before turning the podium over to IGCC Director Tai Ming Cheung. Cheung, a long-time analyst of Chinese and East Asian defense and national security affairs, was educated in the War Studies Department at King’s College in London. He spoke about York and his role in the development and accomplishments of the IGCC. Following Cheung, York’s daughter, Rachel, came to the podium to share personal insights about her father and the family’s times at UCSD. But the featured speaker was Jacobs, age 81, electrical engineer, cell-phone pioneer, founder of the meta-giant Qualcomm company based in San Diego, who is considered by many to be his generation’s Thomas Edison. Jacobs began his reflections with a tribute to York. “My wife, Joan, and I both loved and were impressed by Herb York. He invited us out here to San Diego, and we thought that UCSD had to be a school with a great future if York was associated with it.”

Jacobs told the crowd he was born into a Jewish family in New Bedford, Mass. He decided to attend Cornell University after high school because his counselor advised him there was “no future in science or engineering,” and “I ought to go to the hotel school at Cornell.” While at Cornell’s hotel school, Jacobs took a course in accounting that “proved very valuable in my later business pursuits.” At Cornell he also met his future wife, Joan, whom he soon married. Within a short time, he switched majors to engineering, where his first project was to build a computer. After graduation from Cornell, Jacobs went on to attend MIT, where he earned his master’s and doctorate degrees, with research on the subject of “Reliable Networks.” Jacobs taught at MIT from 1959 to 1966, until his former Cornell professor Henry Booker, who had moved to UCSD to teach applied electrophysics, asked to him to come west and join the faculty. Jacobs packed up his wife and four sons and drove across the country in a van. At UCSD, he taught computer science and engineering from 1966 to 1972. At that time, he said, “UCSD was a very small but highly social place, where they were always having parties, trying to lure in new faculty.” At one point, Prof. Harold Urey, for whom Urey Hall at UCSD is named, asked Jacobs to look out a window. “Do you see all those wires out there obstructing our view?” he said. “I want you to get rid of them.” Reflecting on the social and political unrest of the times, Jacobs said, “One day I was working in my lab when a group of students wearing paper bags over their heads rushed in. Thank goodness, they determined they were in the wrong room!” Jacobs sais he was also called to the Chancellor’s Complex when it was occupied by MAYA and the Black Student Union, led by black activist Angela Davis, a student of left-wing philosopher Herbert Marcuse. The students were there to give an ultimatum to the administration that a Third College was needed immediately if violence was to be prevented. Jacobs also served on a student conduct committee investigating a Students for a Democratic Society member who pushed a U.S. Marine Corps recruiter on campus. By this time, he had written a digital communications text titled, “Principles of Communications Engineering,” still in use today, and was getting requests for private

consultation. “So I started a company called Linkabit,” he said. Linkabit was so successful that he decided to quit academia and pursue the business applications of his research: “It was a chance to demonstrate the usefulness of my theories.” Linkabit was awarded many government contracts. The company grew 44 percent a year for 16 years straight. In 1980, Jacobs sold Linkabit, but stayed on in an advisory capacity until 1985. In 1985, Jacobs (along with six others) founded Qualcomm “to try out business again.” One of its first projects was to design a satellite tracking system for the trucking industry. This project soon led to the design of a prototype for a mobile phone and a method of wireless communication called OmniTRACS, which used Code Division Multiple Access to engage the finite radio frequency bandwidth. The system worked — even though a professor at Stanford University claimed that it “violated the laws of physics!” In 2009, Jacobs retired from Qualcomm, which has created more millionaires than any other company, except for Microsoft. At that point, his son, Paul, took over the company. Jacobs ended his talk with predictions about the future, saying, “We’re heading toward wearable technology — wristwatch cellphones and medical sensors — that transmit your health data to the cellphone, that in turn, relays your information to your doctor’s office.” The sensors detect changes in body chemistry that are recorded as a color change on special optics. The color change is sent as a signal to your cellphone for processing. Jacobs also commented on Qualcomm’s “Tricorder Project.” The company has offered $10 million to anyone who can design a device like the one used by Dr. McCoy on the TV show “Star Trek,” that can detect signs of illness in the human body just by passing over it — without touching it. Several university groups are in the running for the award. Jacobs did not mention his charitable side, but besides being a groundbreaking scientist, he is also a great philanthropist, who has pledged to give away half of his fortune in his lifetime. To date, Jacobs has given $31 million to MIT and $125 million to UCSD. He is also a major supporter of KPBS.

Village Church Community Theater in Rancho Santa Fe to hold auditions for upcoming play The Village Church Community Theater announces auditions for “The Curious Savage” from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 at the Village Community Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. Roles are for five men and six women, ages 18 and up. Performances will be March 20-22. For audition information and appointments, contact margiew@villagechurch.org or www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org. “The Curious Savage” is a comic tale of greed, generosity and sanity. Ethel Savage, a new widow, has been left with a substantial fortune. But her three grown children — a sen-

ator, a judge and a gold-digger of a daughter — are intent on keeping her from dispensing it in any way she chooses. So they conspire to have her committed to a private sanatorium known as “The Cloisters.” There, Ethel is left to work out how she will deal with her spiteful offspring, while getting to know the colorful characters who live in the facility. “The Curious Savage” is a feel- good play filled with heart, where the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems motivated at times by greed and dishonesty.

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Rowe students’ art featured in ‘Hearts for Healing’ auction Jan. 11 Artwork from R. Roger Rowe sixth- grade art students will be featured downtown this weekend as part of their Hearts for Healing project, a benefit art event for Family Health Centers of San Diego. The Saturday, Jan. 11, exhibit and silent auction at the L Street Gallery at the Omni Hotel will feature more than 80 heartfelt projects created by students with help from artist Gerrit Greve. The Hearts for Healing exhibit will be held from 1-4 p.m. The L Street Gallery at the Omni Hotel is at 675 L St., across from the entrance of the Omni Hotel. For information, call 619- 906-4566.

Clockwise from top left: Alison Byrun’s ‘Love Light’; Paige Foster’s ‘Puppy Love’; Libby Fleming’s ‘Bubble Hearts’; and Kaitlyn Absatz’s ‘Love in My Dreams.’

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Return to Peleliu: Local men visit WWII battle site • Veteran’s son marks 70th anniversary of attack with journey to island where his father fought BY KRISTINA HOUCK Just days after the 70th anniversary of U.S. forces landing on the Pacific Ocean island of Peleliu, two local residents marked the occasion by visiting the island. The U.S. Marines, including Pfc. Robert Noel Marsden, landed on Peleliu during World War II. Sept. 15, 2014 marked the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu, where Japanese and U.S. troops fought a bloody battle for about two months. Marsden’s son, John Marsden, along with his friend, Jonathan Rudin, traveled to the island late September to commemorate the battle, which had among the highest casualty rates in the Pacific war. “Going there 70 years after the battle was kind of a cathartic experience for me,” said Marsden, whose father died at age 69 in 1991. Codenamed Operation Stalemate II, the Battle of Peleliu was fought between the U.S. and Japan from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944 on the island of Peleliu in present-day Palau. About 10,000 Japanese, including reinforcements, died in the battle, while about 1,600 U.S. troops were killed. Marsden’s father served in K Company of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. His father never talked about the war. So they could learn more about his service, Marsden’s older brother requested their father’s military records after their father died. Using the reJonathan Rudin (left), Gowwin (no last name cords, Marsden began to learn more given) and John Marsden. Gowwin is a native about the Battle of Peleliu and to trace of the island of Peleliu and a hotel owner. He his father’s footsteps. gave Rudin and Marsden a tour of the caves. As his research unveiled a part of his father he never knew, Marsden wanted to experience Peleliu firsthand and considered doing so for the past two years. After sharing his idea at a local ManKind Project support group, Rudin volunteered to join him on his journey. “I wanted to be supportive,” Rudin said. “I care about John a lot and knew this would be an emotional time for him.” The two have known each other for more than three years. While preparing for the trip, they learned they have much in common: Both are health and safety instructors who served in the military. Born in Michigan, Marsden, 49, spent six years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear mechanic on submarines. A Virginia native, Rudin served in the Israeli Army for a year and a half. He celebrated his 60th birthday on Oct. 6 during the trip. Although the pair originally planned to stay at the Dolphin Bay Resort, after booking the wrong resort, they decided to camp on the island instead. Marsden and Rudin left for their trip in late September. They spent the first few days in Koror, the main commercial center of the Republic of Palau. After a few days of scuba diving and sightseeing, Marsden and Rudin took a three-hourplus ferry ride to Peleliu, one of the 16 states of Palau. And finally, Marsden landed where his father had 70 years ago. “We were sitting there talking, and then I looked to the north, down the beach, and I saw a rainbow,” Marsden recalled. “I just started crying. Right now, it still chokes me up. I just thought it was a message.” During the pair’s seven days and six nights on Peleliu, they rented bicycles and toured the 5-square-mile island. They also toured natural and artificial caves, which Japanese troops had used as bases.

Above left: David McQuillen, left, and John Marsden. McQuillen’s uncle was killed in the Battle of Peleliu. He now lives on the island. They are holding a group photo of the surviving Marines. Above right: John Marsden in what is most likely a shell hole from one of the battleships. Courtesy photos “We really wanted an extended period of time on the island of Peleliu to just immerse ourselves in it, find out what we would see,” Marsden said. On one of their last days on Peleliu, the pair paid their respects to their fathers and to those who served in WWII. From a postcard of his dad’s hometown, to small gifts from friends and family, Marsden brought a number of mementos on the trip, several of which he buried on the beach in his father’s honor. After camping on Peleliu, they kayaked the Rock Islands of Palau and visited Jellyfish Lake. “I couldn’t have picked a better guy to go with me,” said Marsden, as he smiled at Rudin. “He forced me to slow down. I went from fifth gear to first gear and was in first gear most of the time.” Although Marsden set out on his journey to get to know his father better, he learned even more by immersing himself in the local culture. “It was great to just connect with people,” he said. “Talking to people, connecting with them and spending time with them — that was the beauty of it.” During their trip, the pair met Gowwin, a native of Peleliu and a hotel owner. He gave Marsden and Rudin a tour of the caves. They recalled seeing rusted helmets, grenades and rifles strewn across the island. “Gowwin grew up on the island, so he played in those caves and knew the island like the back of his hand,” Marsden said. “He talked about playing with swords when he was a kid, and rifles and hand grenades — ” “— and having their own fireworks show based on the explosives that they extracted from leftover ammunition,” Rudin added. It was Gowwin, caretaker Lorraine and tour guide Ken who made Marsden and Rudin want to talk about their trip and the people they met. The Battle of Peleliu became controversial because of the island’s questionable strategic value and the high casualty rate. It is relatively unknown, compared with other WWII Pacific operations, such as Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Rudin said. Yet just like those battles, the aftermath affected generations — on and off the island. “People hear about Iwo Jima; they hear about Okinawa. They know them to be horrific battles,” Rudin said. “This was a horrific battle. I want people to know there are other battles that rank up there with Iwo Jima and Okinawa.” “And to really tell the story of what happened there, you have to tell the story of the people afterwards,” Marsden said. “We know what happened to the Japanese soldiers; most of them died. We kind of know what happened to the American soldiers; some of them died. But we don’t know what happened to the people who were on that island. That story’s not told.”

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Grandchild of RSF resident to try for Jr. Olympics luge team Will things be “all downhill� for 13-year-old Chicago native Joan Kemper? She and her family hope so. Kemper aims to compete for a coveted spot on the U.S. Luge Jr. Olympic team at the U.S. Luge Association (USLA) screening trials held Jan. 13-16 in Muskegon, Mich. Kemper, the granddaughter of longtime Rancho Santa Fe resident Joan Sealy, is a newcomer to what the USLA calls the “fastest sport on ice.� She gained admittance to the training camp after participating in a “Slider Search� event this past spring in Westmont, Ill., one of several held throughout the U.S. The “Slider Search� program is used by the USLA to identify future luge talent, the development of which takes several years. Should she make it, she’ll follow in the footsteps of other young athletes such as New York native Erin Hamlin, bronze medal winner in the luge at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, who entered the sport through such a search 15 years ago in her home state. Closer to home, Becky Wilczak Brand

she is excited for the chance to make an Olympic team. “I’m fairly competitive and have enjoyed the speed,� she said. “Just getting a trial for a spot on the team is a great opportunity. I would love to be on one of the Junior teams.� Ever the optimist, her dad purchased “U.S. Luge Team� T-shirts for all members of the family this Christmas.

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Top-ranked juniors to play exhibition at RSF Tennis Club reception

Featured painting: Coronado Bridge

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The Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club is holding a welcome reception on Jan. 31 for new members at the clubhouse along with a 4 p.m. doubles tennis exhibition open to members and nonmembers. Check-in and welcome for new members is at 3 Left: Hudson Rivera with Andre Agassi. Hudson is p.m., and President Dave Southern California Sectional Champion and Top 10-andVan Den Berg welcomes under in the country. Right: Andrew Salu is the internathem at 3:30 p.m. with an tional 9-year-old champion, No. 2 in the country for his introduction to the pros, the birth year. Both boys train in the RSF Tennis Club’s Junior board, league captains and Program with head pro Derek Miller and the Junior Prothe facilities. gram staff. The doubles tennis exhibition starts at 4 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to see the top two ranked juniors in the nation, Andrew Salu and Hudson Rivera, play the top two adult club members, Terry McClanahan and Pat Dougherty. Please RSVP by Jan. 26 to 858-7564459 or rsftc@rsfassociation.org.

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Third annual ROC ‘n’ Roll Derby is fun to the finish BY SARGENT BRODSKY This past month, the Rancho Santa Fe Outdoors Club held its third annual ROC ’n’ Roll Derby on La Sencilla. Good news to report — no race injuries, although it certainly looked like there would be a few. But as it turned out, all the injuries suffered were due to the kids toppling down the 60foot cliff above the race course. Seven cars and dozens of drivers were entered: • Blue Bolt — the reincarnated Slosar “Deathmobile.” The original Deathmobile, introduced in 2012, was as an early attempt to squeeze all Slosar kids into one vehicle by cobbling together an unused trampoline frame with two wheelchairs borrowed from the elderly. This vehicle was destroyed during a treacherous race in late 2012 while being driven by Uncle Mike (brother-inlaw of Kevin Flanagan). In 2013, it was rewelded and brought back as the “Iron Pea Pod.” Comments at the time were that it was “a nice design, but needed brakes.” This year, it was made more fan-friendly simply by painting it blue and changing the name to “Blue Bolt.” And of course, for this year’s event, brakes were not added, despite several pleas to do so. • Snowflake — the only actual, official Soap Box vehicle, albeit a steering-challenged one. This is also a veteran race vehicle, being first introduced in the 2013 race series. Given that it is an official Soap Box vehicle, its turning radius is severely limited (real Soap Box races happen on very straight courses with dedicated lanes). Therefore, 2012 brought many crashes as Snowflake was unable to adequately navigate the windy Sencilla course and more often than not, ended up in the bushes or the embankment. However, changes were made to the steering before this year’s event (which involved removing several structural bolts and cutting the plastic body). It improved the steering, but it was still a 50/50 proposition whether Snowflake would hit the finish line. • Santa’s Hog — Team Wagner entry. The Wagners, new to this year’s race and typical of ROC rookies who actually put effort into their creations, morphed Craigslist purchases and OSB sheathing “liberated” from a neighbor’s shed into a threewheeled speed demon. Against race rules, however, the “Hog” actually had brakes. Race officials ignored this violation in exchange for a ride. Besides the above

and given its maximum speed potential, the “Hog” was also outfitted with a drag chute, which was deployed several times during time trials and official races. Oddly enough for any ROC Soap Box Derby design, the chute worked as advertised. • Thunder — a low-riding, high-center-of-gravity, rickety plastic four-wheeler. Thunder could also have been named “In Need of WD-40.” While impressivelooking at the starting line, Thunder usually ended its races several minutes behind the other vehicles as well as the moms walking down the course to take pictures at the finish line. • Little Black Bug — Team Golden’s remaining vehicle. Early tests of the Goldens’ two 2013 entries resulted in a broken frame for its most promising vehicle, leaving Bear Golden with only the Little Black Bug. Mom’s Craigslist research was promising at first, but who really wants to drive up to Pasadena for a used Soap Box Derby car? So, with the single Golden entry and with so many other enticing cars, Bear was the de facto test driver for nearly all other vehicles. This is not to say that his Little Black Bug was not impressive, but its off-road wheels were not well-suited for the smooth, Monaco-like race course of La Sencilla. • Boogie Bike — a small red bicycle with no pedals. Much as in years past and given the well-known safety record of the event, Anthony Slosar chose his own vehicle — his Boogie Bike. He felt most comfortable on it, until he fell early. After which, he did race, but preferred keeping his feet on the ground and in essence, walked the bike down the course. The Boogie Bike was the only vehicle to truly give Thunder a run for its money. • 2013 Mazda — a 2013 Mazda. A new entrant, driven by Team Christian, is an actual automobile. While its curb weight exceeded the combined weight of all other vehicles and drivers, race judges saw no reason not to allow the entry. It proved worth its weight during time trials; however, no other racers wanted to go head-tohead after looking at the bleary-eyed driver. The races consisted of time trials followed by headto-head competition. There was a four-way tie for the “Invisible Car” award, with the Malters, Perrys, Garners and Kaffkas taking home the award. Upon seeing that the “trophy” was lemon- and pumpkin-flavored popcorn, it was passed around to each of the “win-

Seven cars and dozens of drivers were entered in the third annual ROC ‘n’ Roll Derby.

Santa’s Hog toys with the Little Black Bug at the beginning of the head-to-head portion of the competition. Near the finish line and after achieving terminal velocity, Santa’s Hog would deploy a NASA-designed chute to slow its re-entry. ners” and then promptly returned to the judges. However, Jake Malter did get an award for Best Non-Riding Timekeeper. The Slosar family got second place overall for having both one of the fastest (14.4 seconds) and slowest cars (36.48 seconds). Team Wagner tied for second with its speedy Hog (14.4 seconds). Thunder missed the podium with a time of 25.12 seconds, but Little Black Bug placed third with a time of 16.4 seconds. Bear Golden won an award for being The Most Impressive Host — his parents were inside watching football during the awards The Boogie Bike gets an early lead over Blue Bolt, but fails to hold it because of its flat ceremony. rear tire. The driver’s dad cited excess driver weight as the true cause of the flat. And the overall winner of the 2014 ROC Soap Box Derby is Christian, the random neighbor on La Sencilla who intruded onto the course while trying to get home from a late-night party, put his vehicle in neutral while on the course and finished in a breathtaking 13 seconds. For his victory, he received the coveted alreadyopened bottle of water and two mandarin oranges. And last, Uncle Josh, despite not having entered a car, received the Coolest Guy award for bringing snow Course Designer and de facto test driver Bear Golden putting Snowflake through its paces. from Big Bear for the kids.

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‘Gunmetal Blues,’ spoof of 1940s private-eye flicks, opening at NC Rep North Coast Rep blazes into the New Year with “Gunmetal Blues,” a wild musical takeoff on 1940s film noir laced with mystery, music and demolished dreams. In the best Raymond Chandler tradition, the scene is set in the seedy, smoky Red Eye Lounge, where we meet a tough, trench-coated private eye, a sultry blonde and more blondes, and a jaded piano player who sends up complicated plot concoctions. Scott Wentworth wrote the book; music and lyrics are by Craig Bohmler and Marion Adler. Full of ballad numbers and rapid-fire dialogue, “Gunmetal Blues” is fresh, funny and thoroughly inventive. Reserve your tickets now for this captivating caper and see whether you can figure out who done it. Andrew Barnicle directs Kevin Bailey, Sharon Rietkerk and Jeffrey Rockwell in this San Diego premiere. “Gunmetal Blues” previews begin Wednesday, Jan. 14. Opening Night at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, includes a post-show reception. There will be a special talkback on Jan. 23 with the cast and artistic director. Regular performances will be at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, and 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays, through Feb. 8. North Coast Repertory Theatre is at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach. Tickets range from $40-$51 with $3 off for seniors, students and military. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to buy tickets.

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‘Best Way to Say Goodbye’ lecture on Six-session ‘Art of Parenting’ course begins Jan. 19 Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will present “The Art of Parenting,â€? the institute’s dementia offered at RSF Senior Center new The six-session spring 2015 course to begin the week of Jan. 19. Rabbi Levi Raskin of Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe will conduct the six Dr. Stanley A. Terman, Ph.D., will speak on “The Best Way to Say Goodbye,â€? for those who will live with advanced dementia or extreme pain, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. The free lecture will be at the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, 16780 La Gracia. Call 858-756-3041. Terman is a psychiatrist, bioethicist, author, and medical director of Caring Advocates. He wrote four books on the challenges of end-of-life planning, and created an easy to use, illustrated decision-aid tool to complete Living Wills that effectively deal with dementia. Visit http://caringadvocates. org/files/BestWaytoSayGoodbye-Terman_ rsf.pdf. Questions to be considered: • How could Casey Kasem have made sure his final weeks would not be plagued with pain and family conflict? • Did Robin Williams commit suicide due to fear of advanced dementia? • Did Brittany Maynard hasten her dying due to fear of future unbearable pain? • Would people still hasten their dying — because they fear total dependency, suffering, indignity, and huge burdens in advanced dementia — and be willing to lose

months to years of enjoyable life, if they had confidence in a plan that would allow them to die after they reach advanced dementia? Topics to be covered: • Why most Living Wills cannot succeed in attaining the goal of a peaceful and timely transition. • Why your future caring physicians may not adequately treat your chronic pain if you have dementia. • How certain strategies can motivate your future physicians to honor your specific end-of-life wishes. • How to prevent others from overriding your wishes — if you no longer can speak for yourself. • How Living Wills can allow you a timely dying from your disease — even if you have “No Plug to Pull.â€? Caring Advocates’ team of clinical, legal and pastoral professionals inform people about the “Plan Now, Die Later to Live Longerâ€? approach to Advance Care Planning. They help people learn and memorialize their end-of-life wishes; make their wishes known to future physicians; and advocate others to honor these wishes.

Registration open for La Jolla Festival of Arts Sponsors of the 2015 La Jolla Festival of the Arts, scheduled for June 20-21 at UCSD Warren Field, are looking for artists who wish booth space from which to show and sell their work. Sponsors are accepting artist applications in the following media: ceramics, fibers/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture. Register and receive information at www.lajollaartfestival.org/art/artist-only-area-2.

course sessions at 7 p.m. Mondays starting Jan. 19 at Morgan Run Club & Resort, 5690 Cancha de Golf, Rancho Santa Fe. “As parents, we are constantly being bombarded with various educational approaches and methods,� explained Zalman Abraham of JLI’s New York headquarters. “How do you strike the correct balance between discipline and freedom? This course answers these great questions by looking to timeless Jewish wisdom.� The course was designed by JLI to help parents navigate child-rearing. From questions of how children and parents should relate to each other, to how to help a child cultivate a healthy self-esteem, “The Art of Parenting� provides a solid foundation anchored in the eternal wisdom of Jewish thought and practice for parents to explore and develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. “Empires and civilizations have come and gone, but the Jewish people have survived,� says Rabbi Levi Raskin, the local JLI instructor in Rancho Santa Fe. “This course taps into the great Jewish parenting success story that is our people’s survival, against all odds, over the course of thousands of years.� “The Art of Parenting� is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those with no experience or background in Jewish learning. All courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. Call 858-756-7571 or visit www.jewishRSF.com for registration and other course-related information.

Timken marks 50th year with rare Raphael Raphael’s recently discovered “The Madonna of the Pinks� is on exhibit through April 26 at the Timken Museum of Art in Balboa Park. To kick off the Timken’s 50th anniversary, the painting comes on special loan from the National Gallery, London, which in turn is showcasing the Timken’s “Saint Bartholomew� by Rembrandt in its exhibition “Rembrandt: The Late Works.� The small devotional panel, which is based on an equally famous composition by Leonardo da Vinci, depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child on her lap in a sunlit bedchamber. It is an image imbued with great emotional intensity meant for contemplation. The owner would have cradled the composition in his or her hands. For most of the 20th century, the picture hung unappreciated in a corridor at Alnwick Castle, England, the home of the fourth Duke of Northumberland. Subsequent investigations have confirmed the picture’s status as an original work by Raphael. In 2002, the National Gallery acquired it. The Timken is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call 619-239-5548 or visit timkenmuseum.org.

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TPHS hosts holiday hoops

CCA girls varsity takes 2nd at SoCal Holiday Classic Canyon Crest Academy Girls Varsity Basketball came in second place in the Prep Division at the SoCal Holiday Classic. They were 3-1 with wins over San Pasqual, 31-20; Laguna Beach, 38-25; and Valhalla, 53-31. Their only loss was to San Diego High, with an OT score of 53-54. The Ravens were led by their outstanding point guard Ally Deremer with 21 points against Valhalla, 14 against San Diego, 13 against Laguna Beach, 8 against San Pasqual. McKenna Platt was the team’s second leading scorer with 16 points against Valhalla, 9 against San Diego, 11 against Laguna Beach and 4 against San Pasqual. Also of note was an outstanding defensive performance by Sarah Teruya.

The Under Armour Holiday Classic was held at Torrey Pines High School from Dec. 26-30. Top left: The Torrey Pines Falcons won the consolation championship of the National Division in the Under Armour Holiday Classic. Top right: Falcons senior Timmy Saunders won the All Tournament Award in the National Division. Right: Senior Dominic Hovasse fights off a player from Thomas Jefferson from Brooklyn. Hovasse led the team with 17 points and eight rebounds. Photos by Anna Scipione.

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New Year’s Eve celebration at the RSF Golf Club RSF Association members celebrated the arrival of the year 2015 at a New Year’s Eve event held at the RSF Golf Club. The evening included a reception, gaming, dinner and dancing. Photo by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Prebys ‘State of the Heart’ gala set for Feb. 28 A gala to celebrate the opening of the new Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and to thank the donors and sponsors who made it possible will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the new hospital tower on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, named after San Diego businessman and philanthropist Conrad Prebys, is scheduled to open for patient care on March 8. At the gala, guests will have the opportunity to tour the new seven-story, $456 million hospital. Guests will also be treated to an elegant dinner and live entertainment by William Close and the Earth Harp Collective. Prebys will be honored in recognition of his $45 million leadership gift to Scripps to support construction of the new hospital. The gala’s presenting sponsors are Prebys and Debbie Turner, and Helene and George Gould. The gala committee’s co-chairs are Prebys, Turner and Martha and Mike McKinnon. The cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is at 9888 Genesee Ave., La Jolla. Proceeds from the gala will help support the new heart hospital. For information, contact Scripps Health Foundation at specialevents@scrippshealth.org, call 858-678-6340 or visit www.scripps.org/gala.

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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Clayton MD Total Health Center offers exercise, diet, nutritional advice • Dr. Dave Clayton will discuss his five steps for turning back the clock during a Jan. 15 lecture at Scripps Memorial Hospital. BY KRISTINA HOUCK Paul Ramirez’s health was declining just two years ago. Battling high blood pressure and cholesterol, an appointment with his primary physician, Dr. Dave Clayton, set him on track to take his life back. “I was on my way to leading a medicated life,” said Ramirez, 53, of Del Mar. Ramirez’s doctor became his workout partner, and within weeks, he improved his cholesterol, C-reactive protein, blood pressure and triglycerides. “Now, I am a fundamentally different person,” he said. So when Clayton, an internist at Scripps Clinic Medical Group in Mission Valley, opened his own gym, Ramirez was one of the first people to sign up for a membership. “It’s raising people from the dead,” he said. Located in Sorrento Valley, Clayton MD Total Health Center is a comprehensive health and fitness program. Designed by Clayton, the health center offers medical guidance, nutritional advice, meal plans and recipes, and fitness classes. Clayton will discuss his five steps for turning back the clock during a Jan. 15 lecture at Scripps Memorial

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Hospital. “New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Simple Rules for Reversing Disease and Living Longer” will cover the foods and supplements that can help you lose weight without cutting portions, while lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. The free lecture takes place from 6-7 p.m. at the Schaetzel Center, in the Founder’s Room, at 9888 Genesee Ave. in La Jolla. Registration is required. To register, call 800727-4777. With the center’s members ranging in age from 39 to 81, Clayton’s approach to fitness focuses not just on physical health but mental health. While some members

work toward lowering their blood pressure and cholesterol, others aim to improve their brain’s well-being. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Most are age 65 or older. The likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s doubles about every five years after age 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Because studies have shown that diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity contribute to the onset of Alzheimer’s, Clayton has incorporated best practices in nutrition, fitness and meditation, along with a computer-based training module to reverse early memory loss in older adults. “With the brain training, exercising and dieting, we’re expecting that memory will improve, and we could take somebody who would be on a steady progression to Alzheimer’s and make sure they can go another 20, 30, 40 years without any memory decline at all,” Clayton said. Jamie Tyrone was one of the first people to sign up for the exercise-based program. As the founder of Beating Alzheimer’s by Embracing Science, or BABES, Tyrone had been searching for a fitness program that fo-

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Clayton MD Total Health Center is a comprehensive health and fitness program designed by Dr. Dave Clayton (kneeling, center) that also offers mental training. cused on physical and mental health. With a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, she has an increased risk of developing the disease. “It’s because of Dr. Clayton that I feel like I’m in good hands,” said Tyrone, who commutes to the center three times each week from her Ramona home. “With his help and supervision, I believe I’ll be able to prevent or at least push it off by five years.” Clayton founded Clayton MD Total Health Center in June, after 13 years of practicing medicine. He repeatedly witnessed a number of his patients battling weight, high blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels. Despite eating right and working out, Clayton, too, began developing hypertension and high cholesterol when he was in his mid-30s. “I’ve got 6 percent body fat and I work out all the time, yet I was still running into all the same problems my patients were,” he recalled.

With cases of seasonal flu rising quickly across San Diego County, Scripps Health is reminding local residents of some basic tips for keeping influenza at bay and dealing with the illness if it strikes. “The sudden surge in local flu cases this year might have caught some people off guard, but there is still time to get a flu shot,” said Scripps Chief Medical Officer James LaBelle, M.D. “Vaccination, frequent hand washing and taking extra precautions around those who are ill are the best defenses against infection.” People who are 65 and older, children under age 2, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions (including asthma, heart disease, neurological conditions, blood disorders, a weakened immune system or morbid obesity) face a higher risk of developing flu-related complications. “If you feel ill, I’d encourage you to check with your physician,” Dr. La-

With a greater appreciation for what his patients were going through, Clayton invited them to work out with him at his gym. Two years later, he opened his own facility with a health and fitness program designed to improve health and reduce or eliminate the need for common medications. “It is a place that really communicates wellness and life, rather than sickness and poor health,” Clayton said. “I really like the fact that our members really appreciate what we are doing for them. It’s very rewarding.” Clayton MD Total Health Center is at 11211 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite Z, in San Diego. Business hours are 6 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Call 858-597-9228 or visit claytonmdtotalhealth.com. Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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BY MICHAEL W. LEE, M.D. We hear a great deal in the news about how many Americans are overweight, and our children are no exception. So it was encouraging to read reports from the Centers for Disease Control in 2014 that, for the first time in decades, overall obesity among children and adolescents between ages 2 and 19 has not changed significantly over the past 10 years. This bit of promising news bodes well for the next decade and the start of 2015, as it suggests that we may finally be making progress in our efforts to control and ultimately reverse childhood obesity. However, we still have a long way to go. The CDC also reported that approximately 17 percent of children in this age group are obese. That’s 12.7 million young people whose excessive weight is likely to cause serious problems now and in the future. January is the ideal time to resolve to help your child maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight can present challenges both physically and psychologically. Obesity is a significant risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, and while it is still uncommon to see Type 2 diabetes among this age group, we are seeing it more often than we have in the past. Moreover, as these young people get older and remain overweight, they will be more likely to develop diabetes earlier in their lifetimes, in their 20s or 30s instead of their 50s or 60s. Other conditions linked to childhood obesity are more prevalent and problematic. When people gain weight, they tend to store more fat in the liver, which can lead to liver damage and liver failure. Overweight children and adolescents also can start developing high blood pressure or high cholesterol now, which will increase their risk of heart disease. Sleep apnea is another concern related to a higher body weight; it can cause snoring and poor sleep quality, which in turn leads to fatigue, low energy, problems in school, and a reduced quality of life in general. In addition, excess weight puts strain on growing bones and developing joints, which can cause orthopedic problems. There are psychological issues as well. Children and adolescents with a higher body weight may be the target of teasing or bullying. They may be unable to keep up with their peers in sports or physical activities, which can affect self-esteem and acceptance. There is rarely a single reason for excess weight among younger people; a number of factors can influence weight gain. Biology does play a role. Not everyone will gain or lose weight the same way; about 40 percent of body weight is determined by individual biology or metabolism. Our environment is a much bigger factor. Children nowadays tend to spend more time in front of a computer or television screen, and less time playing sports or being physically active. We need more livable environments that are conducive to activity, such as bike paths, playgrounds, and safe opportunities to be active. Diet is another factor. Sugary beverages such as soda, energy drinks and juice drinks are high in calories and low in nutrition. Simple carbohydrates like chips, cookies, muffins and cereal, along with bread and tortillas made from refined white flour and anything made with high fructose corn syrup, also contribute to the problem. As a society, we need to make these foods less available. As individuals, we should model healthy eating for our children, have nutritious meals together, and replace sugary and starchy snacks in the home with healthier choices. Use the “5210” rule as a daily guide: • At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables • No more than 2 hours of screen time • At least 1 hour of exercise • 0 sugary beverages If you believe your child may have a weight problem, check with your pediatrician. He or she can best tell you whether your child needs to lose weight and can make recommendations if needed. Keep in mind that healthy weight loss is a gradual and long-term process. Avoid crash diets, fasting, weight loss supplements or any methods that seem questionable or extreme, as these can lead to health problems, anxiety and eating disorders. Successful weight loss and maintenance involves consistent lifestyle changes, not quick fixes. Michael W. Lee, M.D., is an endocrinologist with Scripps Health whose areas of expertise includes weight management. “To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff of Scripps. For information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-SCRIPPS (727-4777).

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• Groundwater: A trio of bills, SB 1168, SB 1319 and AB 1739, end the state’s pump-asyou-please groundwater policy. It requires water districts to develop plans to manage their groundwater and allow the state to intervene if necessary, bringing California’s groundwater rules into line with those of other Western states. • Fire fee break: AB 2048 gives property owners in fire-prone areas a few breaks on paying the state’s annual $150 fire-prevention fee. It eliminates a requirement that the fee will increase each year based on inflation, lowers the 20 percent late payment penalty to 10 percent and permits exemptions for homes destroyed by natural disasters. • Farm animals: Proposition 2, the 2008 ballot initiative limiting the confinement of certain farm animals, will finally go into effect more than six years after it was passed by voters. Affecting calves raised for veal, egg-laying hens and pregnant pigs, the law requires that their cages allow the animals to lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs and turn around freely. • Ridesharing: AB 2293 was passed with the goal of closing insurance gaps and calling for greater oversight of California’s burgeoning ridesharing industry. It applies to companies like Uber and Lyft, who offer customers with a smartphone-based alternative to hailing a taxi. • Teacher firings: AB 215 makes it easier for school districts to fire abusive teachers. The bill gained traction as a compromise between teachers unions and some education-reform groups after a headline-grabbing case of misconduct in Los Angeles highlighted how difficult it can be to remove problem teachers. Gun control: SB 505 requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies that encourage officers to search the state’s database of gun purchases before conducting routine welfare checks on people. The bill was prompted by sheriff’s deputies failure to detect the danger posed by a man who weeks later embarked on a deadly rampage in May near the University of California, Santa Barbara. • Revenge porn, selfies: The state’s “revenge porn” law is expanded under SB 1255 to make it illegal to distribute nude photos of someone even if they were taken by the subject. • Massage parlors: AB 1147 allows local governments to revoke the license of any massage parlor that violates the law. It is intended to make it harder for massage parlors to operate as fronts for prostitution. • Sexual abuse: SB926 gives sex-abuse victims more time to pursue criminal charges against offenders. It raises the age ceiling from 28 to 40 for childhood sexual abuse victims to file criminal complaints.

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testing out baseball, soccer and basketball, tennis was his favorite. “It was the most fun. The competitiveness makes it the most fun,” said Andrew, who lives in Fairbanks Ranch and last year began being home-schooled. By age 8, Andrew started taking the sport more seriously, working with Coach Derek Miller at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club. He is on the courts practicing most every day with the “nice” and “a little tough” Miller. Andrew said his personal strength on the court is making balls go side to side. “He moves very fast, and he’s very intense, competitive and focused,” said Eran of Andrew, who just turned 9 in November. While his success has been great this year, the deeply focused young Andrew admits he still has plenty of work to do. “I need to work on my volleys, putting them deep and to the side and to be able to put them away,” he said. Looking ahead to 2015, his goals this year include getting into the top 50 nationally in the USTA (United States Tennis Association). He’s currently 419th. Andrew said he would also like to reach the top 10 in the SCTA under-12 division, continue to do well in tournaments and practice hard.

SCRIPPS continued from page 4 ing whether their relative’s passing was a harbinger of some potential threat to them, said San Diego County Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jonathan Lucas, M.D. “If genetic sequencing and careful analysis of DNA data can help establish a cause in some of these cases, that could answer important questions for surviving family members and provide a sense of closure from a painful loss,” he said.

The study begins Study participants must be younger than age 45, and not have any history of excessive drug use, alcohol abuse, morbid obesity, heart disease or any other serious medical conditions. Poten-

tial participants are initially identified by the medical examiner’s staff and then reviewed by the STSI research team. Once the family or other next of kin gives consent, and the participant is accepted into the study, blood and heart muscle samples are collected for analysis. Researchers also plan to sequence the DNA of participant parents or other biological family members for comparison. Researchers hope to enroll as many as 100 primary study participants. They also are exploring the possibility of expanding the project to other county medical examiner departments in California and other regions of the country. Such deaths, said Topol, “aren’t that common, and so the more data that we have on families, the more

confident we’ll be reporting back to families and making important discoveries about what drives this, so eventually we can not only demystify it, but prevent it. “It’s the old story about the power of numbers. We hope that in the next couple of years, we’ll have every medical examiner” in the country on board, he said. Topol said one of the leading causes of sudden unexplained death is thought to be a defect in the cardiac ion channels, or pore-forming membrane proteins, whose functions include controlling electrical signals. “Electrical mal-circuitry is certainly one of the key incriminating causes,” Topol said. For information about the Molecular Autopsy Study, visit clinicaltrials.gov.

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Best bests: A variety of unique regional events offered Must-See TV “San Diego’s Historic Places” returns to KPBS television Jan. 8 with a series honoring Balboa Park’s centennial celebration. Using rare, historic photos and film, the segments promise to give viewers a glimpse into the 1915 Exposition. Host Elsa Sevilla will explore how City Park originated, going behind-thescenes on tours of the park, as well as its museum vaults and historic buildings. Viewers can watch 8 p.m. Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. Sundays; and anytime at video.kpbs.org Jan. 8: Early Balboa Park plans, early architect plans, Museum of Man design, St. Frances Chapel Jan. 15: Expo planning, Spreckles Organ Pavilion, early park landscaping, California Building tower tour Jan. 22: Rare Expo black-and-white film, Foreign Arts Building, San Diego History Center ephemera, Expo historic artifacts Jan. 29: Marston House & Park, Kate Sessions, Cabrillo Bridge, Grant Hotel, streetcar Feb. 5: Overview Balboa Park, 7th Avenue homes & park, Spreckles Theater, MCRD, Navy Feb. 12: Expo isthmus, architects, St. James Hotel, carousel Five Captivating Concerts 1) San Diego Early Music Society starts the second half of its 33rd season with the awardwinning women’s ensemble, Tapestry, in “Song of Songs: Return to the Garden,” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St. Tickets: $23-30. (619) 291-8246. sdems.org 2) California’s new Early Music Ensemble, the San Diego Baroque Soloists, will perform a debut concert, “The British Collection,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St. The program will include music from “rock stars” of 18th century England, including Purcell, Boyce, Eccles and Handel. Tickets: $10-20; free for ages 15 and younger. (619) 494-0415. sdbaroque. com 3) Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts The Depicted Vibrations Vol. 2, a collection of original compositions performed by Mark Dresser, Grant Clarkson, Ted Hughart, Michael Patterson, Paivikki Nykter (pictured), Megumi Yonezawa and Chikaki Iversen, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Sherwood Auditoirum,

MCASD, 700 Prospect St. Tickets: $25. (619) 519-1457. musicatorreypines.com 4) The Social Service League of La Jolla opens its monthly Winter Classical Music Series, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan 11 with a concert by Anthem Trio in the living room of the Darlington House, 7441 Olivetas Ave. The series benefits affordable housing for seniors. Tickets for three concerts and tefreshments are $100 per person; $40 for individual concerts. Send payment to Social Service League of La Jolla, 7441 Olivetas Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037. (858) 4547625. 5) Join the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library for its first chamber concert of 2015, when it welcomes The Calidore String Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at 1008 Wall St. The quartet features violinists Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, violist Jeremy Berry, and cellist Estelle Choi. Tickets: $40-45. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org Powerful Poetry Parties • San Diego performance artists Chris Mosher, Shannon Perkins and musician Nathan Hubbard (pictured) will present spoken word and music, followed by People’s Choice Poem Awards, Friday, Jan. 9 at the San Diego Art Institute, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5 at the door, or bring wine to share and get in free. (619) 236-0011. Sandiego-art.org •The seventh annual “Jewish Poets - Jewish Voices” is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Astor Judaica Library in the Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. Featured poets are Michael Mark, Lauren Ponder and Heather Horvitz, who will read their works during the first hour, followed by a half hour of open mic during which members of the audience may read individual poems. Free. RSVP: (858) 362-1150. Lunch with the League The League of Women Voters of San Diego will host a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse restaurant, 2150 Harbor Island Drive. The topic is “To Be or Not to Be – Our End of Life Choices.” Speakers will address the pros and cons of freedom to choose death with dignity. Tickets $30 before Jan. 12; $35 after. Register online at lwvsandiego.org Use Paypal and click the ‘“donate” button to enter the amount, and put

Landscape makeover classes, docent training offered at SD Botanic Garden These events are scheduled for January at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership. Sculpture in the Garden. Daily, now through April 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: This unique exhibition showcases sculptures from 33 talented artists set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Take a self-guided tour with the Garden’s Sculpture Map. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/sculpture.htm. WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series: Saving Water One Zone at a Time. 8 a.m.noon Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17, 31 and Feb. 14. The San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego County Water Authority, with its 24 member agencies, are teaming up to offer a WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Workshop Series. This free four-class series is designed to provide homeowners with a comprehensive overview and the basic skills necessary for the successful conversion of their traditional turf grass yard in to a WaterSmart landscape. Pre-registration is required. Note that walk-in students cannot be accommodated because of the pre-class tasks that need to be completed before the first class. Info and application: landscapemakeover.watersmartsd.org Docent Training Class. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays: Jan. 29; Feb. 12 and 26; March 12 and 26; April 9 and 23; May 7. Become a docent at the San Diego Botanic Garden and gain in-depth knowledge of the unique collection of plants at this 37-acre botanic wonderland. Meet others who share your interest in the natural world, while learning from experts in a variety of species. Docent activities include planning and working on special events, volunteering in garden beautification, leading Garden tours and more. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/docent.htm. Succulent Turtle Class. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 31. Register by Jan. 23. Members, $35, nonmembers, $42. Take home a charming succulent turtle that you make yourself in this class taught by the SD Botanic Garden Wreath Team. Please bring small clippers or scissors to class. Fee includes materials. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

January luncheon under “purpose.” Artist Receptions •Quint Gallery in La Jolla hosts the opening of Monstera Deliciosa, a sculpture and workson- paper exhibition by Thomas Glassford, with a reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7547 Girard Ave. The exhibit is on display through March 7. Gallery hours 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (858) 454-3409. quintgallery.com •R.B. Stevenson Gallery will host a reception for Astrid Preston and the exhibit, “Coming to the Edge,” 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7661 Girard Ave., Suite 201. The work will be up through Feb. 28. (858) 459-3917. rbstevensongallery.com Dutch Art Lectures The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will present “17th Century Dutch Art,” a new fivepart series from historian Linda Blair, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 12 in the library’s music room, 1008 Wall St. The Jan. 15 class will examine Dutch economic, political and religious factors, seeking clues to explain why such artistic genius flourished in this time and place. Doors open at 7 p.m. Series tickets: $60 members/$85 nonmembers. Individual lectures $14/$19. Reservations: (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org/lectures

Birdies for Charity PGA Tour fundraiser Feb. 5-8 to benefit SD Center for Children The San Diego Center for Children has been invited for the third straight year to benefit from the Farmers Insurance Open and its Birdies for Charity campaign in 2015. The San Diego portion of the PGA Tour occurs Feb. 5-8 at the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course. Birdies for Charity is a fundraiser organized by the Century Club, the host of the San Diego golf tournament, which this year benefits 12 local charities focused on helping children in the community. Both the Century Club and Farmers Insurance have created a total “bonus pool” of $160,000 to make the campaign a real win-win for donors and charities. Individuals and corporations can donate a flat amount or pledge to donate to the San Diego Center for Children for every birdie the professionals make during the competitive rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open. Last year, golf professionals made 1,500 birdies in the tournament. For example, if 1,500 birdies are made again this year, with a 1-cent pledge, the total pledge would be $15. For a 5-cent pledge, the total pledge would be $75. A 25-cent pledge would be $375, and so on. The more the Center for Children can raise in donations, the greater pro-rated portion it receives from the bonus pool. The Center’s Iris Auxiliary, celebrating 35 years with the Center in 2015, will help with fundraising efforts to maximize the potential for the highest portion of the pool to go to the Center. Donations and pledges should be made by 5 p.m. Feb. 8, 2015. For information or to make a pledge, visit www.farmersinsuranceopen.com or www.centerforchildren.org.

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surrounded by high-tech stuff nowadays, when I get out boxes of books, everyone gets excited. I don’t know what it is about books, but people love them. We’re just trying to foster a love for books so they’ll pass it down to their own kids someday.” Although Terry retired last July, her husband and the organization’s other volunteers work full time, so they sort and box books on nights and weekends. On a recent Sunday afternoon, the Meaneys quietly pored over a bin of new arrivals. Some books were new, like a drawing kit with pencils Terry set aside for an artistic fourth-grader at her old school. Others were cherished heirlooms, like a storybook with a penned inscription or a crumbling 1907 compendium of Moore’s “1 Million Industrial Facts.” There were Japanese-language poetry, a shelf of CliffsNotes, sports biographies, science fiction, celebrity tomes and mass-market novels. The warehouse isn’t open to the public. Teachers and advocates apply to visit

Dictionaries and other reference books are especially popular with schoolteachers. Photo by Peggy Peattie through the website sdbookproject.org. Every first Saturday, from 80 to 100 people line up at the warehouse with bags and boxes. About 5,000 books are given away each month. Two-year volunteer Nira Clark said it’s addictive digging through the stacks and finding special titles to take to schools, disabled adults and nursing-home patients near her Jamul neighborhood. “It’s very fun. You have the feeling you’re treasurehunting when you dig through these pallets and find something that will bring joy to someone,” said Clark, a zoology professor at Southwestern College. “It’s such a wonderful thing to put these books in the hands of kids, because having a book of their own is a keystone in their lives. Mike and Terry are humanitarians who are footing the bill for it all, and it would be a tragedy to see it go away.” Over the years, the Book Project has been fortunate to pay below-market rent, but a recent change in landlords means the rent will nearly triple in February. The Meaneys would like to find a cheaper warehouse and they desperately need donations, volunteers and a van for deliveries. Tomlinson said she hopes a few donors come forward to ensure the project’s survival. “Mike and Terry are wonderful, generous people who have put in thousands of hours of their time and so much of their money to provide a service that benefits thousands and thousands of people,” she said. “But they’re often on the edge of not being able to go on, so we need some benefactors soon.”

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‘AAUW: Supporting Women & Girls with Scholarships & Fellowships’ event to be held Jan. 10 The Del Mar-Leucadia Branch of the American Association of University Women will present “AAUW: Supporting Women & Girls with Scholarships & Fellowships” at its Jan. 10 meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas. The presentation will follow a social time from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome. Two women will tell their personal stories of how their AAUW fellowship or scholarship affected their education and goals. Andrea Miller is a recipient of the American Association of University Women, Del Mar-Leucadia Branch Endowed Scholarship (Osher) for a nursing major at Mira Costa College. After earning her RN in May 2015, Miller plans to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for its 14-month program to complete a BS in nursing. Her goal is to work as a nurse in labor and delivery. She has volunteered in the Hearts and Hands program at UC San Diego where she is trained to assist women with labor, delivery and postnatal attention. She also works locally as a piano teacher. Pari Rosen received a national AAUW fellowship grant when she was working on her Ph.D. at Louisiana State University. She is a micropaleontologist who has worked both domestically and internationally. Rosen recently moved to San Diego and has become an active member of the Del Mar-Leucadia AAUW branch. She has volunteered with the American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery where she has met with breast cancer patients and answered their questions. Membership in AAUW is open to all graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The Del Mar-Leucadia Branch reflects the varied interests of its members with informative, educational monthly meetings and special interest groups such as Great Decisions, Walkabout, dining groups, book groups, film groups, Gadabout, and Theatre trips. For information visit www.delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net.

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2015 Penguin Plunge Local residents welcomed the New Year at Del Mar’s annual Penguin Plunge Jan. 1. Del Mar lifeguards and community members celebrated 2015 with a dip in the Pacific Ocean during the popular event, which kicked off at the Del Mar Lifeguard Tower on 17th Street. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net.

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A passion for pages: Couple’s nonprofit gives away thousands of books • Book Project is now seeking benefactors to assist, because rental on its storage space is set to triple BY PAM KRAGEN SPECIAL TO THE RANCHO SANTA FE REVIEW If the nonprofit run by Mike and Terry Meaney were a book, you could shelve it with mysteries or inspirational stories. But without the help of some white knights very soon, the La Jolla couple’s small but mighty charity won’t have a happy ending. The Meaneys are the co-founders and underwriters of the San Diego Book Project, an all-volunteer program that since 2007 has given away more than 700,000 books to local schools, veterans and homeless groups, retirement homes, hospitals, jails, relief agencies and literacy programs, as well as book-starved villages around the world. The project has earned the gratitude of more than 800 San Diego schoolteachers and has been honored with local and national literacy awards. But it’s largely unknown to the general public and has struggled to find financial and volunteer aid. With a huge rent hike looming for the group’s East Village warehouse, the Meaneys and their volunteers are worried about whether the San Diego Book Project will survive. The Meaneys have different tastes in books. He prefers nonfiction; she likes thrillers and detective fiction. But one thing they’re united on is their belief that books change lives. Terry, 66, is a retired grade-school teacher who saw how books improved the classwork and selfesteem of her inner-city students. Mike, 69, is a criminal and court-appointed defense attorney whose often-illiterate clients struggle to find legitimate work. “We’ve seen it firsthand on both ends,” Terry said. “I see it with the children and he sees it in his cases. Our goal is to take this knowledge and meet somewhere in the middle to improve the literacy rate.” Their anecdotal evidence is borne out by numerous studies that show 85 percent of youths in the juvenile court system, and more than 60 percent of all prison inmates, are functionally illiterate. The problems begin early. Two-thirds of students who can’t read proficiently by the end of fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare. The idea for San Diego Book Project arose nearly 10 years ago, when Terry noticed that many of her fourth-graders at Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Barrio Logan couldn’t afford books. So she reached out to Ted Kehoe and Don Brown, who co-own the online bookseller Abookheaven, and they agreed to give her their unsold children’s book inventory. Before long, the books overwhelmed the Meaneys’ home, and they rented a storage locker. Two of their three sons still living at home joined the project by sorting and delivering books to other teachers. Eventually, they rented a 1,200-square-foot sliver of the basement in the Jerome’s furniture warehouse at 15th and F streets, and with their own money — about $16,000 a year for rent and insurance — and a handful of volunteers, they

Since 2007, Mike and Terry Meaney have run the San Diego Book Project, an allvolunteer nonprofit that has distributed more than 700,000 donated books to schools, retirement homes, jails, shelters and libraries overseas. They sort and box their books in a large rented warehouse in downtown’s East Village. Photo by Peggy Peattie launched the San Diego Book Project. Over the years, Abookheaven has continued to supply books, and many more have come in from library “friends” groups, literacy programs and private donations. The books are loaded into oversize produce bins and sorted by subject into shelves and boxes. Magazines, condensed books and dated materials can’t be used, but virtually everything else will find a home. Paperbacks are saved for veterans and homeless outreach groups. Bibles go to faith-based charities. Spanish-language books are especially prized for shipments to Central and South American countries by the Rotary Club. And the dictionaries and thesauruses are a gold mine for teachers like Dana Tomlinson, who gives the reference books to each of her sixth-graders at Emory Elementary School in Imperial Beach. “It’s amazing how much children love books,” Tomlinson said. “Even though they’re See BOOKS, page B18

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Royal Academy of Performing Arts Grand Opening Francine Garton, the longtime owner of the Royal Dance Academy in Carmel Valley, held a grand opening of her second school, the Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA) in Sorrento Valley. The festive afternoon featured music, dance and acting demonstrations, opportunity drawings, gift certificates, free classes, voice and music trials, and children’s activities. In addition, the event provided tours of the 15,000-square-foot building, which has five dance studios, rooms devoted to vocal recording, music, acting, ballroom dancing, public performances, yoga, Pilates and gyrotonics, professional-level dressing rooms, conference rooms and a viewing lounge with screens that stream real-time video of the activities from each class. Technologically advanced, with professional-level sound and light equipment, each studio also has CCTV cameras, and all classes are video-recorded onto DVDs so that instructors can replay them and track a student’s progress and improvement. Royal Academy of Performing Arts is located at 11494 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego. Call 858-259-RAPA (7272) for information and class schedules. Visit www.royaldanceacademy.com/royalacademy-of-performing-arts

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Leading Note opens recording studio for kids Scientists sought to explain sleep to youngsters Leading Note Studios, a locally owned music school for children in Encinitas, announced the opening of its new recording studio. The studio provides professional quality services in music recording, mixing, mastering and production for its students. Besides offering all the traditional services expected from a professional music school, Leading Note is aiming to create a seamless experience from classroom to recording. “We demystify the whole recording process,” said Amber Flynn, Leading Note’s production engineer and certified operator. “Because the student is working directly with their music teacher, the recording process isn’t intimidating or overwhelming … as it normally feels in a typical recording studio. In fact, it’s an extension of the learning process. In each session, the student is learning more than how to play an instrument … they’re learning how to be a recording artist.” The studio provides a complete recording experience Leading Note Studios ofwith industry standard professional recording equipment in- fers all the services excluding ProTools. At the end of each session, students receive pected from a professional a CD of their work, which can be copied or shared via iTunes usic school, including reand social media. Leading Note Studios was opened in 2006 by Camille Hastings. Hastings is excited to move into a new cording. realm and to expand her services. “We teach adults too!” she added. The studio is at 2146 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 105. Email info@leadingnotestudios.com; 760-753-7002; visit www.leadingnotestudios.com.

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University is challenging scientists to answer an eye-opening question: What is sleep? That is the wake-up call for scientists in this year’s edition of the Flame Challenge. For this international contest, scientists — from graduate students to senior researchers — are challenged to communicate complex science in ways that will interest and enlighten 11-year-olds, who judge the contest. Scientists have until Feb. 13 to submit their answers in writing, video or graphics at FlameChallenge.org. This year, for the first time, a $1,000 cash prize will go to the scientists who submit the two winning answers, one written entry and one video or graphic entry. In addition, the winners will receive a trip to New York City, where they will meet Alan Alda and be honored at the World Science Festival in May 2015. The Flame Challenge is sponsored by the American Chemical Society and the AAAS. The entries will be screened for scientific accuracy before being judged by schoolchildren around the world. Last year, 27,000 students were registered through their schools to serve as Flame Challenge judges. The Flame Challenge began in 2011 with actor and science advocate Alda’s childhood query: What is a flame? Since then, the questions have been chosen from hundreds submitted by children. In 2012, scientists wrestled with “What is time?” In 2013, they took on “What is color?” This year’s question, “What is sleep?” was submitted by Ms. Wohlberg’s sixth-grade class from Garden City Middle School in New York.

Children’s programs at RSF Library include Knights’ Academy, Buster Balloon show These children’s programs are offered at 3:15 p.m. on Thursdays in January at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias. Call 858-756-2512: • The Buster Balloon Show! Jan. 8: A wild and wacky mix of side- splitting comedy, mind-boggling magic, and balloontwisting expertise will have your kids rolling in the aisles with laughter! • Knights’ Academy, Jan. 15: Practice your archery, jousting, and catapult launching skills to become the ultimate medi-

eval knight! • Football Fun Day, Jan. 22: Playoff and Superbowl season is here! Root on your favorite team and join in some football fun relay races and games. • Puzzlepalooza, Jan. 29: Celebrate National Puzzle Day with puzzles, games, and mystery solving fun! Regular programs at the library include: • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for ages 3-5, stories and a craft

• Book Babies Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for babies and pre-walkers, lapsit storytime • Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, for walkers to age 3, stories, songs, fingerplays, and more • Make and Take Craft, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, all ages, drop in to the library for a fun craft • Teen Craft for a Cause, 10 a.m.-noon every first and third Saturday, for ages 12-plus, craft handmade items to donate to charity organizations and earn community service hours.

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Education nonprofit aims to help youngsters attain grade-level skills BY DIANE Y. WELCH Laura Kohn, executive director of the San Diego-based Education Synergy Alliance, is helping make positive change in the field of education. Through ESA, composed of educators, business leaders, community members and innovators, Kohn is facilitating a goal to make lasting change, not a short-term fix. The recently formed nonprofit has a mission “to help every child succeed in school, college, career and life.” It is engaged with two ends of the educational spectrum: early education — from preschool to third grade — and high school education, said Kohn. ESA supports the P-3 initiative, which aims to ensure that all students in San Diego are reading and doing math at grade level by the end of third grade. “If students are not performing at grade level in third grade, their likelihood of dropping out of high school is Laura Kohn roughly doubled,” said Kohn. Data gathered from the most recent testing of San Diego County students show that only 52 percent were reading at grade level by the end of third grade, said Kohn. In the face of this statistic, P-3’s goal is to ensure that every child has high-quality learning opportunities from birth to third grade that aim to close the achievement gap before it opens and lay a strong foundation for future learning. “We are promoting the habits of mind and learning that students will draw on and build on going forward,” Kohn explained. To reach this goal, ESA has gathered countywide partners in a “P-3 salon” that meets monthly to build a plan to mobilize school districts and communities to make a commitment to quality education for preschoolers through third grade. An action plan will be completed early this year. It includes data sharing, paying more attention to the transitions of students between grade levels, quality professional development for teachers, special attention to English language learners, and promoting better family engagement. The salon includes the County Office of Education, local universities and several nonprofit funding partners. “One topic that the salon is talking about is the fact that students can come to school speaking a language other than English, and that this is a gift that they come to us with,” said Kohn. “We’d like to help these students preserve this gift while acquiring English so that they are bi-literate.” At the other end of the education spectrum, through “Linked Learning,” ESA is working

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within their communities. “Employers may come into the classroom and work with students, share information, give guidance on career choices and also have students go out of the classrooms into work places,” Kohn explained. ESA’s goals evolved from changes made in national policies for the implementation of common core standards and a new funding approach that California Gov. Jerry Brown successfully championed. These changes allow districts “to set more local priorities and to be more innovative with the way that they are implementing things in schools,” said Kohn, a 20-year leader in education with two sons attending schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District. The funding change also means that ESA may engage with business, government, nonprofits and university communities to “work hand-in-hand with schools to capitalize on this opportunity,” said Kohn. “It’s a very exciting time in education.” To find out more about Education Synergy Alliance, visit www.sdedsynergy.org.

Iris Auxiliary to host luncheon, fashion show Jan. 30 The Iris Auxiliary to the San Diego Center for Children, celebrating 35 years of supporting the children in the center’s care, will be hosting a luncheon and fashion show at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30. The event, featuring The Lizz Russell Collection, will be held at The University Club Atop Symphony Towers. Sandra Maas of KUSI-TV will be mistress of ceremonies, introducing the haute couture created by San Diego’s own Lizz Russell. The mission of the auxiliary is to provide the “extras” that help the children have the same experiences that other children enjoy. For information or to request an invitation, call 619-563-1249. To order tickets online, visit www.centerforchildren.org/iris.

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Author Maberry featured speaker at annual SDSU Writers’ Conference The San Diego State University Writers’ Conference has a long history of bringing a star-studded lineup of publishing industry professionals to San Diego, and the 31st annual conference — Jan. 23 to 25 — will deliver on that tradition, in its new location at the San Diego Marriott in Mission Valley. The conference takes place from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; and 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 25. New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry will draw on his nearly 40-year-long career to share how optimism and business savvy trump fear and negativity. He is a multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and thriller author, and also writes mystery, fantasy, science fiction and suspense for adults and teens. His books include “Fall of Night,” “Patient Zero” and the “Rot & Ruin” young adult series. Maberry has several projects in development for movies and television, and is a

popular expert on History Channel specials involving zombies, monsters and the supernatural. Keynote speaker Chip MacGregor, literary agent and president of MacGregor Literary Inc., will share his perspective on how authors, editors and agents fit into the changing world of publishing. Each year, more than 300 attendees come from all around the world to pursue their literary dreams and benefit from the conference’s one-on-one appointments with editors and agents, who give attendees direct feedback on their writing. Every genre — from romance to science fiction — will be represented by more than 30 agents and editors from some of the nation’s top publishing houses. “I attended last year and got so much out of the individual sessions, keynote addresses, networking and the oneon-one consultations,” said Marion Hubbard, a spokeswoman for the San Diego Public Library. “The conference is fun,

inspiring and packed with practical information I could immediately apply to my own writing.” The San Diego Public Library is hosting a free literary celebration editors’ roundtable from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Downtown San Diego Public Library (Shiley Special Events Suite, ninth Floor) as a prequel to the Writers’ Conference. Attendees will have the chance to win one of two prizes in a drawing sponsored by the SDSU College of Extended Studies: a free consultation with an editor or agent, and a free advance-reading appointment of their manuscript with an editor or agent at the Writers Conference. Each prize is valued at $50. Early-bird registration for the SDSU Writers’ Conference is $399 until Jan. 6. Registration is $435 from Jan. 7 to 21 and $500 at the door, if space allows. Visit neverstoplearning.net/writers, email sdsuwritersconference@mail.sdsu.edu, or call 619-594-3946.

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Beatles-Stones tribute bands return to Belly Up for Jan. 31 ‘shootout’ The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off as The Belly Up Tavern hosts tributes to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in “Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Shootout” on Saturday, Jan. 31. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the West Coast’s top Beatles tribute bands. With musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning The Beatles’ entire career. They face off against Stones tribute band Jumping Jack ‘Abbey Road’ performs as the Beatles in the ‘Beatles vs. Flash, which offers a faithful Stones — A Musical Shootout’ concert Jan. 31 at the rendition of the music and Belly Up Tavern. Courtesy photo style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion. Beatles vs. Stones finds the bands playing six alternating sets of hits before joining each other on the stage of The Belly Up. Fans must choose between “Sir Mick Jagger” fronting the Stones through their sweaty rhythm & blues anthems, or the Beatles mining their catalog of indelible classics. Since 2011, Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash have been going head-to-head throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico in casinos, clubs and performing arts centers, cranking out the hits of the Stones and the Beatles. The show is now playing a longterm residency at the Harrah’s Laughlin showroom. During the show, band members exchange tongue-in-cheek barbs about the rivalry between the bad boys of London and the lads from Liverpool. Abbey Road promises a 30-song, hit-packed chronological three sets, opening with “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and the Beatlemania years, to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club band, before building through the band’s “flower power” period. Jumping Jack Flash will perform three sets of crowd-pleasing rock and rollers guaranteed to get even the most devoted Beatles fans on their feet dancing. The show performed to a sold-out audience at the Belly Up last year. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door and reserved seating is available for $30. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bellyup.com or by calling the box office at 858- 4818140. The Belly Up is at 143 S. Cedros in Solana Beach. The show is for ages 21 and older.

Rady Auxiliary to hold Circus Nights Gala Jan. 31 The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Circus Nights Gala on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the Grand Del Mar. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center in support of its Resuscitation Room Project. The center is the only emergency care center in the region dedicated to caring for kids and the only one in San Diego County designated as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center. Each year, there are approximately 70,000 emergency care visits. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Circus Nights will feature a cirque-style show extravaganza headlined by the internationally acclaimed troupe “iL CIRCo,” which will present for “Viaggio” (the journey). Inspired by the classical Italian theatrics of the Commedia dell’arte, Viaggio fuses modern-day acrobatics with the popular French-Canadian circus arts into a rich tapestry of song, dance, comedy, fantasy and awe-inspiring acts of strength, grace and agility. Luminous stage sets create a world

where no color is too vivid and no dream is left unexplored. The result is a brilliantly choreographed journey. “Over the past 17 Years, the Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary Unit raised more than $9 million for Rady Children’s Hospital. This would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors, supporters and countless volunteers,” said Sandra den Uijl, board member of the Auxilliary Unit and gala cochairwoman with Greta Sybert. “Viaggio touches the heart, defies gravity and creates images that will be remembered for a lifetime.” In addition to the private cirque-style show, the gala will feature Live, Mini-Live, and Silent Auctions. Dinner will be followed by a Happily Ever After Party for dancing, late night snacks and dessert. To register for the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary’s Circus Nights Gala, visit www.rcha-rsf.org for tickets, VIP Tables, sponsorships, underwriting, and donations. To reserve a select VIP table, contact Sandra den Uijl (sdenuijl@cox. net) or Greta Sybert (g.sybert@gmail.com).

SD North Coast Singers holding auditions The San Diego North Coast Singers invites youths in grades 2-12 to join for the WinterSpring 2015 semester. Placement auditions will take place Jan. 8-31 at SDNCS headquarters in the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. To schedule a placement audition, email miel@northcoastsingers.com. The San Diego North Coast Singers is one of the top children’s choruses in San Diego, serving more than a hundred boys and girls in five ensembles. The program is tuition-based, but need-based scholarships are available. Highlighting SDNCS’s exciting 2014/2015 season is a performance with the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus of Jonathan Dove’s grand cantata “There Was a Child” (2009), composed in the spirit of Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Visit http://www. northcoastsingers.com.

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MarchFourth marching band at Belly Up Jan. 22 MarchFourth Marching Band will bring its live show to The Belly Up in Solana Beach on Thursday, Jan. 22. The line-up includes Turkuaz and DJ GianCarlo. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 day of show and $28 for reserved seating. This show is open to patrons 21 and older. Since their inception in Portland, Ore., in 2003, the group has become recognized as one of the nation’s busiest and best live touring acts, playing close to 200 shows a year. MarchFourth Marching Band (M4 for short) is much more than its name might indicate. The performance involves around 20 performers, including horn players, drummers, bass guitar, and dancers, stilt walkers and acrobats. It fuses vaudeville and high cinema, with a hint of Mardi Gras, anchored by groovy electric bass, rocking guitar, Eastern European Gypsy music, funk, rock and jazz. The Atlanta Journal Constitution said, “It’s the kind of spectacle that deserves the word ‘awesome.’” Visit bellyup.com or call 858-481-8140.

Friends of Jung offer double bill Jan. 16-17 Friends of Jung will present two events over the weekend of Jan. 16-17. Guest speaker Allison Stieger will speak on “The Ability to Innovate,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at The Winston School, 215 Ninth St. in Del Mar. Stieger, a mythologist, writer and speaker who founded the Seattle Roundtable group of the Joseph Campbell Foundation in 2004, blogs on topics related to mythology at www. mythicstories.com, and is a contributing columnist for The Creativity Post. Her lecture will use storytelling and images from mythic art and film to reveal the metaphor in the myth. Examples include the Greek titan Prometheus, the African epic hero Mwindo, and the Mesopotamian goddess Inanna. Jung’s ideas about individuation and the importance of myth to that process will also be examined, and how creativity can move us towards it. Admission is $10 for full-time students, $15 for FOJ members and senior citizens (65 and older), and $20 for non-members. “Using the Lessons of Myth to Live More Creatively” will be a workshop from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, building on the concepts introduced in the Friday lecture, with time to explore a new set of myths from around the world. Location to be announced. The workshop will look at the stages of the creative cycle and explore exercises designed to pull out creative energies for each stage. Discussion will include how creative and innovative thinking increases our life satisfaction and moves us ever closer to individuation. Call 858-259-8155.

Grauer School challenges students to eat more healthfully, go sugar-free In an ongoing effort to raise awareness of healthy eating habits, a group of Grauer School students has decided to join the Fed Up Challenge, which entails going sugar-free for 10 days. The challenge kick-off will be held at The Grauer School’s Great Conversations Event on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The challenge is based on the documentary, “Fed Up,” which was produced and narrated by Katie Couric. The film explores the health epidemic — namely, the addition of sugar to most processed food — that is contributing to childhood obesity. The Grauer School is bringing greater awareness to an issue that they’ve been mediating for years. The Grauer School uses Ki’s School Lunch program to ensure that students are receiving healthy, non-processed food options at lunch. Dr. Stuart Grauer, the founder of The Grauer School, has long held the opinion that sugar is an ingredient that should be avoided whenever possible. Dr. Grauer has been known to steadfastly object to student proposals that offer baked goods as rewards, and insists on fresh fruit being an alternative option. Grauer states, “Getting an education in America means learning to distinguish junk food and junk culture from what’s real — like eating what’s fresh and local.” The Great Conversations Event is open to the public and is a screening of a film to raise consciousness about the particular health risk of sugar. The event will also feature organic food for purchase and a small farmers market with information about healthier food options. Proceeds benefit The Grauer School’s Green Grauer efforts. The market starts at 6 p.m. and the film will start at 7 p.m. in The Grauer School’s Great Hall. Suggested admission donation of $5. The film is rated PG. The Grauer School, a grades 7-12 private college preparatory school, is at 1500 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas. Visit www.grauerschool.com or call 760-274-2116.

6th annual Thorp 5K adds events for Feb. 7 The Mitchell Thorp Foundation today announced new features and activities at its annual 5K Run/Walk. A new course and a chip-timed race will interest more runners while new activities, including a Kid Ventures Kids Zone, will make the event even more attractive to families. Taking place Feb. 7 at Poinsettia Park in Carlsbad, the new 5K course will bring runners outside the park, while the chip-timing offers runners a precise measurement of their time. “Our first five events have been extremely successful,” said foundation CEO/co-founder Brad Thorp. “But, we really wanted to provide an even better experience for the San Diego running community. The new changes will accomplish exactly that.” Families have always been a big part of the event, which supports families and children in their greatest time of need. With food, music, health/wellness vendors, and entertainment producing the usual fun atmosphere during and after the race, MTF also made changes to enhance the overall family experience. “We also wanted to enhance the event for our families and walkers,” said foundation co-founder Beth Thorp. “The new course will allow everyone to start at the same time, while our walkers can still enjoy the same park loop. And, of course, the children’s 1K Fun Run will bring a smile to the faces of all the kids that come out with their families.” Find information and registration forms for individuals and teams at mitchellthorp.org.

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Winter classes, adult dodgeball and Paint Night coming up at RSF Community Center in January On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at the RSF Community Center, Happy New Year! As we enter our 43rd year of providing programs and events that enrich the spirit of community life in Rancho Santa Fe, we are filled with appreciation for all the families, businesses and individuals who have supported our mission over the years. We are honored by the generosity of this amazing community and look forward to bringing you new experiences in 2015 as we grow together. — Linda Durket, Executive Director These happenings and more are scheduled at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, 5970 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe. Register to 858-756-2461 or visit www.rsfcc.org: The Winter Session begins Jan. 26 and includes “Pre Engineering: Mine, Craft, Build,â€? “Icky Sticky Science,â€? Woodshop Wizards, and Animal Adventures at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Your favorites will return as well, such as golf at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, tennis at RSF Tennis Club, yoga with RSF School teacher Lauren Stevenson, Creative Dance with Nicole Gerbarg, and Hoops led by our superior One on One coaches. Classes are available to students in grades K-5 along with a selection of pre-school-age classes as well. Program guides are available at the Community Center or online at www.rsfcc.org. Classes fill up fast, so sign up today! • Paint Uncorked in the Ranch, Jan. 14: Join us for a fun night of painting with friends from 6-9 p.m. Bring your own beverage and enjoy free appetizers with friends while creating a masterpiece of your own to take home. Cost is only $35 per person for this 21-and-up event. • Adult Dodgeball Tournament, Friday, Jan. 23: Gather your friends for a lively night of friendly competition at our Adult Dodgeball tournament from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 23. The evening will include dinner, drinks and a succession of games among teams of eight. The dodgeballs are lightweight and Nerf-style, making the play fun for all. Cost is $280 per team and $25 per spectator (non-player). This event is for 21 years and up. • Moms & Tots, Tuesday mornings: Join local moms and their little ones Tuesday mornings for play dates in the Ranch and around San Diego. This popular program is free with RSFCC family membership. The Moms & Tots group is a wonderful way to meet new families, make friends, share play dates and experience kid-friendly activities, including holiday parties, park adventures, museum outings and botanical garden excursions. Introduce your little ones to new friends and make lasting relationships. This group is perfect for moms and babies ages newborn to preschool. Families are welcome to join any time throughout the year. • Facility Rentals: Planning an event? The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center has affordable pricing and may be

Linda Durket, Executive Director available to help host your special occasions such as birthday parties, dances, banquets, corporate meetings and more. The center has three unique rooms to suit your needs, including a full gym, stage and kitchen. For information or to schedule a tour, call 858-756-2461 or email Erin Browne at Ebrowne@RSFCC.org. • Toastmasters International Club: The RSF Toastmasters International Club meets at the Community Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Join this group of great people with interesting backgrounds, all of whom are fine-tuning their communication skills. Overcome the jitters, the ums, the ahs, and the so’s in a supportive, positive atmosphere. Meetings begin promptly and end on time! Email Richard Scott, VP, Membership Director at RScottRealtor@gmail.com; or Don Clark, VP Advertising & Public Relations at Propertymover@gmail.com.

Artists’ reception Jan. 9 at Athenaeum An art reception for Amanda Farber’s “Here,â€? and Michelle Montjoy’s “The Pit Bull Licked the Baby’s Head and Scented It With Ham,â€? will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. The two exhibitions will be on display from Jan. 10-Feb. 14. Farber works with images derived from many sources — including imaginary forms, personal memories, photographs, textile patterns, vintage illustrations and advertisements. Her paintings are loaded with high contrasts and rhyming negative spaces. Distortion or abstraction often blurs the line between two and three dimensions with an unexpected edge or a surprising surface. She earned a BFA in art from Cooper Union in New York and an MFA from UC San Diego. Her work has been exhibited at MCASD, Quint Contemporary Art, Protea Gallery and the Athenaeum. Farber teaches at Design Institute of San Diego. Montjoy presents familiar materials and techniques. Employing absurdity, obsessiveness and abnormal juxtapositions, her work observes suburban tropes, personal failings, and political paradoxes. In “The Pit Bull ‌â€?, more than 300 T-shirts were collected from friends and thrift stores, cut into strips that act as one continuous thread, and then knitted into 12-foot forms resembling sleeves. The variety of stitches, shades of white, bits of logos, stains and holes, speak to the combined stories held in the shirts — all of which have served their original function. To produce the work, Montjoy said hours of solitary knitting were balanced with joyful friend-filled sessions working on oversized hand-built knitting looms. Montjoy is a well-known Southern Californian artist, who has exhibited at the Oceanside Museum of Art, LUX Art Institute and Hanson Scott Gallery. Her sculptures and drawings have been selected for several of the Athenaeum’s juried exhibitions. The Athenaeum Library, 1008 Wall St., is closed Sunday and Monday. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 858-454-5872; visit ljathenaeum.org.

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RSF’s Jamie Carr hosts reception for CEO of Parkinson’s Institute Rancho Santa Fe resident Jamie Carr hosted a holiday reception at the Fairbanks Ranch residence of Greg and Clair Allison in honor of Dr. Carrolee Barlow, the CEO of the Parkinson’s Institute, on Dec. 15, 2014. The dinner event included desserts provided by Claire’s on Cedros Bakery and Café, and celebrated the launch of the winter Indiegogo fundraising campaign initiated by the Parkinson’s Institute. Visit www.igg.me/at/LessTalkMoreAction. Courtesy photos

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Accomplished sports broadcaster Dick Enberg to appear at Viewpoints event in RSF Jan. 25 Dick Enberg, one of the greatest sports broadcasters of all time, will be appearing Jan. 25 as part of the Village Viewpoints program of the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. The event will be held in the Fellowship Center of the Village Church on Jan. 25, 2015, with wine and hors d’oeuvres served beginning at 6 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 and will include time for audience questions. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased online at www.villageviewpoints.com. Enberg’s accomplishments are many. In 2015, he will be returning for his sixth season as the play-by-play voice for Padres television broadcasts. In 2012, he was part of the onair team that helped launch the new regional sports network Dick Enberg will speak FOX Sports San Diego. Jan. 25 at the Village Prior to that launch, he was with CBS Sports for 11 years Church in Rancho Santa Fe. as the play-by-play voice for the network’s coverage of the NFL, college basketball and the U.S. Open Tennis Championship. He also contributed to coverage of the Masters and PGA Championship broadcasts

‘Steel Magnolias’ comes to Broadway Theater Kathy Brombacher, former co-founder and artistic director of the Moonlight Amphitheatre, has been keeping very busy directing around San Diego County since she stepped down two years ago. She now she brings her talents to Vista’s Broadway Theater directing John Harding’s “Steel Magnolias.” “Steel Magnolias” tells the story of six Southern women who meet and get their hair done at Truvy’s Beauty Salon over the course of two years. Through life’s ups and downs, these women laugh, fight and cry. But when push comes to shove, they are there for each other. “We are so thrilled to have Kathy at the helm of ‘Magnolias,’ said Broadway Theater co-owner Randall Hickman. “She is not only a Southern California icon, she is also a friend of 26 years.” Hickman and Broadway Theater co-owner Douglas Davis first appeared on the Moonlight Amphitheatre stage in 1989 in “Hello, Dolly!” directed by Brombacher. “Doug and I have always called Moonlight Stage Productions ‘home’ because of the positive working atmosphere Kathy fostered. Because of her, I learned that you get your best work out of actors when they feel appreciated and you allow them to do what they do best — create. And these actresses are creating something special.” The “Ladies of Steel” (as Brombacher calls them), have come from all parts of San Diego and Los Angeles County. Jennifer Scibatta is M’Lynn, Melissa Beamish is Shelby, Sandra Ko-

during that time. Before joining CBS, Enberg spent 25 years at NBC Sports covering countless major events, after having begun his full-time broadcasting career in 1965 in Los Angeles. While in LA, his radio and television coverage of the L.A. Angels, UCLA basketball, and the L.A. Rams earned him the title of California Sportscaster of the Year on four occasions. A nearly 50-year broadcasting career has earned Enberg many accolades, including 14 Emmy awards, nine Sportscaster of the Year awards, the Ronald Reagan Media Award and the Victor Award, recognizing the top sportscaster of the past 40 years. Enberg holds the distinction of being the only person to win National Emmy awards as a sportscaster, a writer and a producer, and in 2000, he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Emmy award. He is only the fourth sportscaster to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Enberg has been inducted into the National Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the National Sportscaster and Sportswriters Hall of Fame, as well as honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Rozelle Award), the National Basketball Hall of Fame (Gowdy Award) and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame. In addition to his career in sports broadcasting, Enberg has hosted three game shows and lent his voice to animated cartoons and films. He has made appearances in films such as “Heaven Can Wait” and “The Naked Gun,” and has played himself in episodes of television programs such as “The King of Queens” and “CSI:NY.” pitzke is Truvy, Chelsey Moore is Annelle, Robin LaValley is Ouiser and Patti Goodwin (one of San Diego’s most beloved actresses), returns to the stage after a six-year absence in the role of Clairee. The play will run from Jan. 16 through Feb. 8, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday matinees. All seats are $21.50. For tickets, call 760-8067905 or visit www.broadwayvista.com.

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Father and son propose weight-loss challenge to benefit community BY KRISTINA HOUCK As you resolve to better yourself this New Year, a Del Mar father and son hope you’ll do so by also giving back to the community. Dr. Barnet Meltzer and his son, Jordan Meltzer, are challenging San Diegans to kick off the New Year by losing five pounds, while funding 5,000 meals for local children and families in need. As owners of Pure Start Cleanse, a new whole-food and juice-cleanse business, the father-son duo partnered with Feeding America San Diego for the “Lose 5, Feed 5,000 Challenge.” “We’re trying to merge the energy that’s embedded in the New Year around creating resolutions as individuals with the giving spirit of the holidays,” said Jordan Meltzer, president of Pure Start Cleanse. “This is a way to help people with their resolutions and give back to the community.” Those who take the challenge receive the Pure Start Cleanse e-book and e-course, which show participants how to lose 3 to 5 pounds in five days by eating whole foods and fresh juices every 2 1/2 hours. “We’re showing people how to take fresh, whole foods to purify their body and jumpstart their weight loss efforts without feeling hungry, tired or irritable,” said Meltzer, who grew up in Del Mar and graduated

from Torrey Pines High School. After working in finance for six years, he returned to Del Mar to join his father at the Del Marbased Meltzer Wellness Institute, and they created its subsidiary, the Pure Start Cleanse. “We’re trying to show people how to do a cleanse in a more balanced, more practical way that’s easier to follow.” To sign up for the challenge, visit www. lose5feed5000.com. The cost is $7, which covers the e-book and e-course. Proceeds — $2.50 from every $7 — fund 15 healthy meals for children and families through Feeding America San Diego’s School Pantry Program. Feeding America San Diego is San Diego’s largest hunger-relief organization, distributing 25 million pounds of food last year. The organization serves 56,000 children, families and seniors in need each week. “The New Year is a great time to focus on your health,” Meltzer said. “We put together this cleanse to jump-start that whole process, and at the same time, give back to the community. We’re excited to have people join the challenge and do something to help themselves and help the community.” For more about Feeding America San Diego, visit feedingamericasd.org.

Eating raw, whole foods every 2 1/2 hours, such as an assortment of citrus fruits, left, or a salad of cherry tomatoes, red onions, carrots and spinach, right, will purify the body and jump-start weight loss, say Dr. Barnet and Jordan Meltzer of Pure Start Cleanse. Courtesy photos

Sunroad Boat Show back to bay from Jan. 22-25 The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show, hosted by the Sunroad Resort Marina, will be back Jan. 22-25, featuring land and in-water exhibits for boaters of every age. Whether you are an avid boater or just dreaming and want a fun outing on the water, look no further than the San Diego Boat Show. The show will be expanded by 10 percent this year with in-water and on land features that include: • Tremendous boats, ranging from 30 to 110 feet, on display. • More than 100 new and pre-cruised sailboats and motor yachts for touring. • Marine vendors and electronics with the latest nautical products and services. • Kayaks, inflatables, and other fun-on-the-water products. • Interactive seminars on topics ranging from skills training to guides on boating in Mexico. • Delicious food and lively steel drum music. • Free boat rides on the San Diego Bay for all ages. The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show is held annually at the Sunroad Marina, at 955 Harbor Island. Show hours are: noon-6 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 24; and 10 a.m.6 p.m. Jan. 25. General parking is at Harbor Drive and Harbor Island Drive. Entrance fees are $12 for adults, free for children under age 12. Military, EMTs, police and fire personnel are free on Jan. 22 and 23 with valid ID. Call 619-497-5254 or visit www.bigbayboatshow. com and follow them on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/sandiegoboatshow.

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Community Concerts to present DePue and DeHoyos Jan. 23 at Village Church Community Concerts presents violinist Alex DePue and guitarist Miguel DeHoyos at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Village Church Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for guests to enjoy light supper selections and a glass of wine with their friends, food catered by Whole Foods, and wine sponsored by Northern Trust. Tickets are $75 per adult — no charge for wellbehaved children accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased by mail: Community Concerts of RSF, PO Box 2781, RSF 92067. Checks are always appreciated but Master Card and Visa are accepted. If using credit card, please include name, address, phone, and email address, plus credit card number, expiration date, and 3-digit security code. Ticket orders received 8 days or fewer before the concert can be picked up at Will Call on the night of the performance. Visit www. ccrsf.org. Individually, DePue and DeHoyos have wowed the world — from Depue performing at Carnegie Hall at age 14 and touring with rock guitarist Steve Vai in 2007 to DeHoyos entertaining government officials and diplomats in Mexico and performing in Romania

Guitarist Miguel DeHoyos and violinist Alex DePue are the next featured artists in the Community Concerts series. by invitation from the Romanian government. Together, they produce an unparalleled sound — music that can speak to anyone’s soul. DePue/DeHoyos have performed throughout North America in live and televised concerts. They have appeared at Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo (Cabo San Lucas), and performed throughout Mexico for Mexican diplomats and government officials. In 2009, the duo were at the National Oldtime Fiddling Championship in Weiser, Idaho, as instructors, and later that year appeared as the featured act at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville. In 2007, DePue joined legendary rock guitarist Steve Vai for a world tour that took him across North America, South America and Europe. His YouTube videos are from all parts of the globe, and his No. 1 YouTube hit, “Owner of a Lonely Heart” (originally recorded by the ’80s rock band Yes) has been viewed worldwide over 4 million times. In 2010, he performed with actor/singer Kevin Costner. Hear a recent recording by DePue and DeHoyos online at www.thefiddlerllc.com.

Expert panel to discuss ‘Putting the Puzzle Together: Mental Health Policy and Community Options’ •Jan. 21 behavioral health event to feature a free resource fair and panel of professionals in support of mental health awareness Jewish Family Service will present a behavioral health event, “Putting the Puzzle Together: Mental Health Policy and Community Options” on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Congregation Beth Israel, located at 9001 Towne Centre Dr., San Diego, 92122. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a resource fair and light appetizers and continues with a panel discussion from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents and families can offer crucial support for loved ones living with mental illness by advocating with doctors, contributing and monitoring a treatment plan, and conveying hope. However, families can also become frustrated when confronted by the obstacles of patient privacy laws and competency standards, especially if a loved one with a serious mental illness is resistant to treatment. The panel is designed as a conversation to explore how the puzzle of mental health policies fits with family and community interest. Featured panelists include Jim Fix, PsyD, Executive Director of Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT); Michael Krelstein, MD, Clinical Director of San Diego Behavioral Health; and Jeff G. Elias, Esq., Attorney and Consultant in Criminal & Mental Health Law. (Bios Below). “We are often afraid or ashamed to admit feelings of frustration, despair, or guilt over caring for a child, even an adult child, with mental illness,” said Linda Janon, founder of the Behavioral Health Committee. “But only when we speak out do we find we are not alone. Together we find support and hope.” The Behavioral Health Committee of Jewish Family Service of San Diego provides resources and services for coping and living with mental illness and seeks to eliminate stigma by increasing community awareness. Space for this free event is limited. To register online, visit www.jfssd.org/mentalhealthpolicy. For more information, call (858) 637-3350.

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Draft Republic ■ 4282 Esplanade Court, La Jolla (University Town Center area) ■ (858) 450-1400 ■ cohnrestaurants.com/draftrepublic ■ The Vibe: Casual, lively ■ Happy Hour: 2 to 6 p.m. daily ■ Signature Dishes: Maple Bourbon Bacon Sticks, ■ Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday Tuna Tataki, Buffalo Buttermilk Chicken Lollipops, through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sausage Sampler, The Draft Republic Burger Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to ■ Open Since: November 2014 ■ Take Out: Yes midnight Sunday (during NFL season, opens at 9:30 a.m.) ■ Patio Seating: Yes ■ Reservations: Yes

Above: Tuna Tataki features wonton strips topped with tuna, guacamole, cilantro and a soya-sesame dressing.

The Draft Republic Burger is served on a potato roll and topped with American cheese and pickles. Lettuce lightly dressed in chimichurri and fries dusted with Parmesan and herbs complement the burger.

Left: Among the keg cocktails is the French Revolution, a blend of Yacht Club Vodka, Pamplemousse Rose, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice and honey syrup. Right: Crispy Maple Bourbon Bacon Sticks with apple chips

Draft Republic: ‘Willy Wonka factory for adults’ opens in UTC area BY KELLEY CARLSON he opening of a Cohn restaurant usually generates buzz, and the latest one is no exception. Draft Republic — a beer-centric eatery in the UTC area — began welcoming patrons in November 2014. It’s designed as a place to kick back and easily spend a few hours, whether it’s playing a free game of billiards or foosball, watching televised sports, or socializing at a communal table, all while enjoying a cold brew and American cuisine. Executive chef Mike Camplin describes it as a “Willy Wonka factory for adults” — substituting craft beers for chocolate, of course. “You can come and have so much fun,” Camplin said. “It’s a cool, casual spot and not pretentious in any way.” There are 36 craft beers on tap, with a heavy local influence. (Think Green Flash, Stone Brewing Co., Karl Strauss, Pizza Port, Societe, etc.) There are also several cocktails served from the tap — they’re made on-site and put into kegs, which helps maintain consistency, says general manager John Ethridge. One example: the citrusy French Revolution. This potent beverage is a blend of Yacht Club Vodka, Pamplemousse Rose, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice and honey syrup, and it’s garnished with citrus peels. But not all libations come from the tap at Draft Republic, other brews are served in bottles and cans, including $4 Fat Cats. There’s also a selection of international and

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Draft Republic’s Tuna Tataki Find it at the bottom of the online version of this story at www.bit.ly/otmrestaurants domestic wines. But there’s more to Draft Republic than drinks. Camplin presents a menu of American foods, which includes his specialty of house-cured meats. There are the Crispy Maple Bourbon Bacon Sticks, in which the marbled meat practically slides off the sticks and melts in the mouth. Another is the Sausage Sampler, featuring three house-made links in varying flavors. On a recent evening, Camplin prepared an apple-and-pork sausage over potato salad, savory kielbasa on a bed of sauerkraut and a smoky beef-and-bacon link resting on apple slaw. While it’s not house-cured, another standout meat dish is The Draft Republic

Patrons gather around the bar, where there are 36 brews on tap and an array of bottles and cans, plus four keg cocktails and a selection of wines. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON Burger, which is sold by the “hundreds” each week, according to Camplin. The juicy, grass-fed beef patty contains 10 percent butter. Served on a soft potato roll, it’s simply topped with melted American cheese and pickles. Lettuce lightly dressed in chimichurri, and fries dusted with Parmesan and herbs, complement the burger. Of the seafood items, one of the notables is the Tuna Tataki, in which the centers of crispy wonton chips are garnished with tuna, guacamole and cilantro. Vegetarians have options, too. There are choices such as the Roasted Butternut Squash Flatbread with goat cheese, pine nuts and arugula; Sweet Potato Black Bean

Burger; and the Chop Chop Salad with kale, Brussels sprouts, radicchio, broccoli, cabbage, black mission fig and shaved almonds mixed with feta vinaigrette. Those who have a sweet tooth can satisfy their cravings with a confection such as the Espresso Buttercream Doughnut. The buttercream is sandwiched between pastry layers, which are covered in a cinnamonsugar blend. On the side is a scoop of espresso-chip ice cream. Brunch is offered on Sundays during NFL season. Guests will find an array of items, from a breakfast version of The Draft Republic Burger to Caramelized Brioche French Toast and Smoked Salmon Benedict.

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Treo3’s goal is triple delight for Rancho Santa Fe area’s diners

La Jolla Cultural Partners

BY KAREN BILLING Treo3, a locally owned new restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe’s Del Rayo Village, is serving up a fresh and creative dining experience. After many delays, Treo3 opened on Nov. 28 — admittedly a “weird” time to open a restaurant, in the midst of the holidays — but owner Budy Kubursi said business has grown through word of mouth. Last weekend, their tables were happily full on a Saturday night. Kubursi moved to Rancho Santa Fe a year ago. An entrepreneur, he has invested in several restaurants around the world, but jumped at the chance to take over the space in Del Rayo Village. “We want to become a part of the community,” said Kubursi, whose wife, Cynthia, handles the marketing and design. Treo3, as the name hints, focuses on three areas: the restaurant, the bar and lounge, and their prepared foods section. The prepared foods section, starting in mid-January, will allow people to grab a high-quality meal to enjoy at home. “We definitely think that the prepared foods will be a bonus for us and we’re

looking forward to getting that going,” Kubursi said. Treo3 has opened with a solid team in the kitchen, including Executive Chef Nicholas Garcia and Chef de Cuisine Justin Snyder. Snyder started working in fine dining at George’s at the Cove before he attended the Ecole Nationale de Superieure de la Patisserie in France. He has been the lead pastry chef for “Top Chef” winner Michael Voltaggio’s restaurant Ink in Hollywood, and in Singapore was a pastry sous-chef for André Chiang’s André restaurant, named one of the top 50 restaurants in the world this year. “Basically, we’re lucky to have him,” said Kubursi after listening to Snyder’s resume. Garcia, who studied at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco has worked at restaurants in La Jolla and Alpine and met Snyder in the kitchen, forging a friendship and keeping in touch over the years. When this opportunity arose, he knew his friend Snyder would be a perfect fit. “I’m very comfort food and classic, he’s more modern and different, so it works

well; we complement each other,” Garcia said. The result is real American cuisine — the flavors that diners are used to, but presented in a slightly different way. “We want it to be a dining experience in which people leave here having learned something,” Snyder said. The Treo3 mac and cheese stars bacon, scallion, cheddar Mornay sauce and truffle essence; the surf and turf features blackened pork belly, crispy octopus with Chino Farm corn and teriyaki mushrooms. Salads, seafood, steaks and meat dishes can be paired either with familiar sides like mashed potatoes or the unique caramelized Brussels sprouts with an anchovy vinagrette and Parmesan cheese, the Treo3 spin on a Caesar salad. The port-braised short ribs have been declared “amazing.” Kubursi loves the spicy Catalan shrimp. On the dessert side, Snyder serves up some true treats such as a S’more with smoked ice cream, graham cracker tuile, 66 percent chocolate ice cream, marshmallow “ash,” chocolate

Treo3 in Del Rayo Village is owned by Budy and Cynthia Kubursi (far left and right) and features chefs Steve Ramirez, Nicholas Garcia and Justin Snyder. Photo by Karen Billing ideas, to develop them- ter bar. “soil” and brûléed meTouches of their signaselves, the concept and the ringue. He makes all his ture orange are played up ambiance,” Kubursi said. own ice cream on site, reThe ambiance of Treo3 throughout the space and sulting in confections such is modern and cool, and picked up in modern art on as Cherry Coke ice cream, they are still adding finish- the walls. Furniture is still Butterfinger banana, prickly ing details. The build-out being brought in to create pear and guava. has been a lengthy process, the comfortable, neighborThe chefs plan to mix originally set to finish in hood spot where Kubursi up the menu frequently, as September. The former res- hopes people will enjoy they believe strongly in the taurant space was smaller plates of unique tastes and seasonality of the food — and the Kubursis have feel like home. keeping things from being Treo3 is open from 11 opened it up to include a dull and boring, but keeping dining area, bar and lounge a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday customer favorites around. and a back area they will re- through Saturday, and 4:30 “We give the chefs a lot serve for the prepared p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Visof flexibility to be creative foods, wine dinners and it treo3.com. and to come up with new tastings, and a possible oys-

CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING Celebrity Recital Series celebrates Virtuoso Violinists MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Tickets: $99, $65, $35 Gidon Kremer & Daniil Trifonov Thursday, January 15, 2015 Performing works by Mozart, Schubert & Rachmaninoff Gil Shaham Friday, February 27, 2015 Performing an all-Bach program Christian Tetzlaff & Lars Vogt Saturday, May 9, 2015 Performing works by Mozart, Bartók & Brahms (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org

Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture

We Can Save Coral Reefs with Dr. Jeremy Jackson Jan. 12: 7–8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concerns about climate change have distracted scientists and governments from the steps we can take now to make an enormous difference to coral reef health and increase reefs’ resilience to future climate shocks. Hear acclaimed scientist Jeremy Jackson explain why there is hope for these vulnerable ecosystems in a global ocean that is increasingly impacted by humans. Public $8, Students/Educators $5 Free for aquarium members RSVP at aquarium.ucsd.edu or 858-534-5771

Laugh-in: Art, Comedy, Performance

The Darrell Hammond Project

January 23, 2015 through April 19, 2015 MCASD La Jolla

World Premiere

Laugh-in: Art, Comedy, Performance explores the recent turn toward comedic performance in contemporary art. The exhibition presents the work of 20 artists who engage strategies of stand-up comedy as a means to reframe questions surrounding performance, audience, and public speech.

By Darrell Hammond and Elizabeth Stein Directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley

www.mcasd.org MCASD La Jolla 858 454 3541 700 Prospect Street

January 31 – March 8, 2015 Tickets on sale now! www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org (858) 550-1010

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‘Berlin Wall’ exhibit aims to break down other barriers BY KRISTINA HOUCK November marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To commemorate the occasion, two local residents spearheaded an exhibit transforming history into art. “Perspectives: The Berlin Wall” features 18 artworks at Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad. Whether paintings or photos, mixed media or sculptures, all of the pieces in the exhibit use concrete chunks from the wall that once split Berlin into two cities, governed by what became East and West Germany. “This project is really close to my heart because it’s all about transformation,” said Amber Irwin, one of the featured artists who organized the exhibit, along with local Jan Wier. “It’s taking something that was bad and turning it into something beautiful.” Erected in 1961 by the communist government that controlled East Germany, the 12-foot-tall, 4-foot-wide barrier became a symbol of the Cold War. When the restrictions were lifted Nov. 9, 1989, people began to chip away at the Wall. Some of those fragments are included in the works in the show. Irwin used chunks of the wall to make a map of the world called “Borderless.” Like other pieces in the show, it reflects on the transformation that occurred when the wall came down. “I had to break up the pieces a little bit further because I put it in a mosaic form,” Ir-

win explained. “I felt like I was breaking down the wall further, which felt very significant to me.” The exhibit features 15 artists, including several from Europe, who now live in San Diego and Los Angeles. Featured artists are Ed Eginton, Janine Free, Brennan Hubbell, Irwin, Dave Johnson, Jessi Matthes, Michelle Moraga, John Moseley, Victor Ochoa, Katrin Queck, Andrew Robinson, Carol Beth Rodriguez, Lia Strell, Irene de Watteville and Julie Weaverling. Besides Irwin, Eginton, Moraga, Rodriguez and de Watteville also hail from Solana Beach. The exhibit is intended to be a traveling show. It debuted in August at the Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park before opening Nov. 9 at Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad. The exhibit will run through Jan. 11. Wherever the show goes next, Irwin hopes it gives others hope that the walls that exist today can also come down. “Things can change,” Irwin said. “Transformation can happen. There is hope.” Front Porch Gallery is at 2903 Carlsbad Blvd. in Carlsbad. The gallery is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call 760-795-6120 or visit www.frontporchgallery.org.

‘Borderless’ by Amber Irwin incorporates pieces of the Berlin Wall, as do other art works in ‘Perspectives: The Berlin Wall’ at the Front Porch Gallery. Courtesy photo

TPHS baseball program presents Jan. 28 evening with U.S. Navy SEALS The Torrey Pines High School Baseball Program proudly presents its third annual Lecture Series event on Jan. 28, featuring active and retired members of the U.S. Navy SEALs. “Unleashing the Warrior Within” will focus on topics such as: • Teamwork • Achieving goals • Overcoming adversity • Preparing for the mission • Commitment and perseverance • Determination and mental toughness A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion. For tickets, visit: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1117552

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The Bridges at RSF holds Medieval New Year’s Eve Ball The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe held its Medieval New Year’s Eve Ball on Dec. 31. The festive event featured gourmet dinner station buffets; a Bridges casino with prizes; a midnight champagne toast; live music; dancing; and elegant or period attire. Photo by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Beth and Jon Wilensky, Jay Weinberg Melissa Bianchi, Christina Godfrey, Cindy Budde

Chris O’Hearn, Joanie Hudson

Russell Hawkins, Sean McCune (General Manager)

(Left) The entrance to the event at The Bridges

Valerie Van Cleave, Uwe Waizenegger Natalie Yount, Margy Hudson, John Nackel, Gail Nackel, Bob Yount

Shirley and Ed Lee Twyla Martin, Jon and Carol Demorest

Toni Taves, Prentiss Hyatt, Michelle Stricker, Wally and Gypsy Wolf (Right) Anne Sahm, Terry and Rob Lamorte at the game tables. Tom and Frances Powell

Stefan Delgado, Anne Sahm

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