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RSF Association eyes tech solutions BY KAREN BILLING Following the conclusion of the “Hotwire era,” the Rancho Santa Fe Association’s technology committee has been meeting since mid-October to expedite building a high-speed, fiber-optic network for Rancho Santa Fe. As RSF Association Board President Fred Wasserman stated at the Nov. 3 meeting, the project to improve the

community’s connectivity is the board’s number one priority right now. The board approved a charter for the new technology committee at the Nov. 3 meeting, making it a standing committee. The board also appointed two new committee members with Philip Wilkinson and Phil Trubey. “We’re going to endeavor to report regularly on the progress we’re

BY KAREN BILLING R. Roger Rowe eighth graders were 100 percent proficient and advanced in science on their 2016 California Standards Tests, making them the second highest performing middle school in science in the state. Rowe Superintendent David Jaffe couldn’t help but boast about the students’ amazing accomplishment at the Nov. 3 board meeting. Of the 80 students tested, 96 percent were advanced and 4 percent were proficient. Jaffe said 21 students achieved a perfect score and 13 missed only one question. Among local middle schools, the median score on the science test was 537.5. The next closest score was in Poway with a 470. While Rowe eighth graders were 96 percent advanced, the next closest achieved 78 percent. Jaffe said it is a credit to the school board that they are providing students with the tools, equipment, hands-on instruction and top-quality teachers that they need to succeed. “Mr. Warner and I want all students to be proficient and advanced,” said science teacher John Galipault. “We were fortunate enough to be 96 percent advanced which we could never have expected that. Our expectations are high. We prepare them and they perform with that expectation.” In addition to the high expectations, Jaffe said that the enthusiasm and excitement students have in the classroom is just as high. As with everything they do, Jaffe said the goal is for their SEE SCORES, A21

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making,” said RSF Association Director Rick Sapp, who is co-chair of the technology committee with RSF Association Director Mike Licosati. The tech committee also includes Kim Eggleston, Charlie Christ, Skip Atkins and Alex Kaiser. The committee plans to keep the community in the loop by sending out e-mail blasts and is looking for as

much input as possible. Currently, a member survey is online at RSFAssociation.org and Sapp is asking that all members take the time to answer questions on internet and cell phone connectivity so the committee can build an accurate map of service and service levels in Rancho Santa Fe. “We received over 500 responses in SEE TECH, A21

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he Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation held its annual Cap & Gown reception at the Floit Home in Rancho Santa Fe on Nov. 5. The theme this year was a “Craft” Cocktail Party featuring local spirits and artisan cocktails with a twist. All philanthropic contributors at the Cap & Gown, Benefactor and Scholars’ Circle levels were invited. The event was underwritten by the Education Foundation’s Community Partners program. (Above) Stacey Pennington, Julie Buechler, Nathan Welden, RSF School District Superintendent David Jaffe and Stephanie Smith. See page A10 for more. Online: www.rsfreview.com

Board rejects popular teacher’s resignation; teacher to return BY KAREN BILLING Following beloved Torrey Pines High School physics teacher William Harvie’s sudden retirement after 33 years, students and parents could not accept that he would leave without notice and began a dedicated effort to bring him back, flooding the San Dieguito Union School District (SDUHSD) board and staff with letters, starting a petition signed by 759 supporters and filling the room at the Nov. 3 SDUHSD board meeting.

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Their arguments to bring back the teacher were so strong that the board rejected Harvie’s resignation in a 4-1 vote. After the meeting Interim Superintendent Eric Dill placed a call and Harvie agreed to come back to work on Monday morning, Nov. 7. Students welcomed him back to class on Monday, many wearing the t-shirts they designed in his honor and wore to rally for his return at the school board meeting. SEE HARVIE, A22

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Santa Fe Irrigation District customers face another rate hike BY JOE TASH Customers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District, who saw their water bills go up by an average of 9 percent on June 1, face another rate hike of as much as 15.8 percent on Jan. 1, 2017. At its meeting on Nov. 17, the board of directors of the district, which serves customers in Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch, will consider the second installment of a three-year rate plan approved in May. That plan calls for three annual rate increases, averaging 9 percent per year. The board also approved a "pass-through" provision, meaning that General Manager Mike Bardin is authorized to pass along to Santa Fe's customers cost increases from its suppliers, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the San Diego County Water Authority and the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority. According to a district staff report, Santa Fe's costs from those suppliers will rise by a total of 6.8 percent on Jan. 1,

2017. Therefore, if the Santa Fe board approves the full 9 percent increase contained in its rate plan, as district staff recommends, plus the 6.8 percent pass-through, customers' bi-monthly bills will jump by an average of 15.8 percent on Jan. 1. Due to the way the district's bills are calculated, the specific increase faced by customers will vary by their classification, the amount of water they use and their meter size. The Santa Fe board has split 3-2 on the rate increases, with directors Greg Gruzdowich and Marlene King voting against the measures. In May, the district received 1,324 written protests from customers about the proposed rate plan, short of the majority needed to block the increase, but setting a record. That split may carry over to the Nov. 17 meeting, which will be Gruzdowich's last, since he opted to step down from his seat rather than seek a new four-year term. "I'm definitely going to vote against it," Gruzdowich said of

the proposed rate increase, "and hope that I can convince one board member to change their mind." Gruzdowich has argued that the cost of service study was flawed, and that it is unfair to larger water users, because they are in effect subsidizing those who use less water. Santa Fe directors are elected by geographic divisions; Gruzdowich and King represent Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch, which have larger lots, while directors Augie Daddi, Michael Hogan and Alan Smerican represent Solana Beach, which has smaller parcels. Daddi, Hogan and Smerican, who is also stepping down from the board after the Nov. 17 meeting, supported the rate plan. Hogan said he has not seen the staff report on the proposed 9 percent increase yet, but that if financial conditions have not changed since May, when the three-year rate plan was approved, he would support the second installment of the three planned increases. SEE HIKE, A21

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Community members gathered at the Osuna Ranch for Celebrate Osuna over the summer.

RSF Association’s Osuna Ranch sees more upgrades, activity BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association’s Osuna Ranch is finding its footing, according to an update given at the Nov. 3 RSF Association Board of Directors meeting. The Association-owned horse ranch on Via de Santa Fe, home to the historic adobe, has streamlined operations, made facilities upgrades and is becoming an asset for

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CCA teen captures attention of Mark Zuckerberg BY DIANE BELL few high-tech titans have created what could be likened to a mini version of the XPRIZE that rewards visionary innovators able to resolve seemingly unsolvable problems. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge, backed by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his entrepreneur wife Priscilla Chan, and Russian internet mogul Yuri (and Julia) Milner, rewards innovative approaches to understanding a concept or theory in the life and physical sciences. The grand prize is $400,000, and a San Diego teen is in the running. From about 6,000 entries from students age 13-18 living in 148 countries, Anne Berry, 16, a Solana Beach junior at Canyon Crest Academy, was named one of 30 global semi-finalists (12 are from the United States) in this year’s competition. “She is blown away,” said her

Anne Berry, 16, entered her video explaining the space and time continuum in a breakthrough challenge created by high-tech entrepreneurs. From 6,000 entries, the Canyon Crest Academy junior is one of 30 global finalists. Courtesy photo mom, Julie. “She is really proud and happy to represent her school.” Julie added that, during the judging, her daughter was interviewed by an engineering director from NASA about her Breakthrough Challenge topic: explaining the relationship between space

and time. If Berry wins in December, she will receive a $250,000 scholarship; her school will get a $100,000 science lab, and the chemistry teacher who inspired her to enter will be given $50,000. Not bad for someone barely old enough to

legally apply for a job. The budding scientists each created a video presentation illustrating their concept. These are posted online at: facebook.com/Breakthrough Prize/videos/ as well as on YouTube. As with many competitions, social media play a role. The viewers’ favorite (voting ends on Nov. 9) will automatically become a finalist. The winner will then be determined by a panel that includes Pulitzer Prize recipient Siddhartha Mukherjee, author Lucy Hawking (the daughter of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking), former astronaut Mae Jemison, past winners, and others. Whatever the Breakthrough Junior Challenge outcome, Julie said the interviewer from NASA encouraged Anne to do her next video about black holes. – Diane Bell is a writer/columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Rancho Santa Fe’s R. Roger Rowe School is inviting all grandparents and special friends of students to visit the school on Friday, Nov. 18. The day’s festivities will include classroom visits and a Thanksgiving program featuring grades K-5 in the Performing Arts Center. Immediately following the program there will be a lunch for grandparents and special friends of middle school students, accompanied by their middle school students. Parent volunteers Dulcy Matthies, Lea Park and Kyri Van Hoose are coordinating the day’s activities on behalf of the Education Foundation. The Frank Family is once again sponsoring the Middle School Lunch and morning pastries are provided by The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Time: PAC Performances: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. (K and 3 in PAC); 9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. (Grades 1 and 4) 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Grades 2 and 5); Classroom Visits & Coffee in the Courtyard: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Grades K, 1, 3 and 4); 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Grades 2 and 5); Middle School only Luncheon (Gym): 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. For more information, contact R. Roger Rowe School at 858-756-1141.

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Two RSF residents among those honored for community service BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announced its 52nd annual Women of Dedication honorees at a reception Nov. 3 at the La Jolla Country Club, chaired by Joye Blount, Jeri Rovsek and Delores McNeely. Two of the 12 award recipients for 2017 are Rancho Santa Fe residents — Susan Hoehn and Joani Wafer. The women will be honored for their long-time philanthropic efforts at a spring luncheon, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The luncheon doubles as a benefit for Centre City Community Corps and Auxiliary supported Salvation Army programs in San Diego County. The other 2017 Women of Dedication are Dee Ammon, Rosemary White Pope, Evangeline Sharpe, Sally Fuller, Tracy Lyon, Caroline Nierenberg, Norma Jones, Yolanda Selena Walther–Meade, Nayda Locke and Olga Worm. Started in 1965 as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army, the goal behind the Women of Dedication program was to honor powerful and influential women in the community. Being selected is an honor that is bestowed by former Women of Dedication through a selection process with numerous steps. Rancho Santa Fe’s 2017 Honorees: Susan Hoehn Susan Hoehn has been involved in community service her entire life.

Philanthropy was a value instilled in Hoehn from her childhood by her mother and grandmother who were founders and presidents of many Memphis philanthropic institutions. Since moving to San Diego over 43 years ago, she has been active in Junior League, Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, National Charity League, and various roles and boards at The Bishop’s School. With an emphasis on faith-based institutions, Hoehn served at a leader in Bible Study Fellowship and became the Teaching Director for 20 years at the Community Bible Study. She has served as Children’s Director and as Elder in the Presbyterian Church. She currently speaks to various women’s groups. Hoehn is currently serving on the boards of the Ronald McDonald House and the La Jolla Music Society where she is on the Building Committee, is Secretary and has chaired several of their galas. In her hometown of Rancho Santa Fe, she serves on the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Foundation, several clubs and at The Village Church. Hoehn, who met and married her husband Bill 45 years ago, is Vice President of Development for her family automobile business where she enjoys working with their son Ted. Their other children include Rebecca, with family in Chicago, and Adrienne, with family in Rancho Santa Fe. Hoehn enjoys golf, skiing, hiking,

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RSF standout Tyler Buchner selected for FBU 8th- Grade All-American Bowl All American Games and Football University recently announced that Tyler Buchner, a quarterback hailing from Rancho Santa Fe and a student at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, has been selected to play in the 2017 FBU 8th-Grade All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at the Alamodome. This is his second selection to the FBU All-American Bowl, after also playing last year as a quarterback. Buchner, who is 6’2” and 185 pounds, is already a formidable force at 13 years old. This past season, he led his American Youth Football team, the Westview Wolverines, to finish with a 10-1 record and an AYF Q Bowl Championship Nov. 5 when they beat Otay ranch 44-14. Buchner attended and excelled this past summer in Football University camps and Top Gun, an invite-only elite showcase of some of the best youth football talent across the country. He was also named to the Elite101, a watchlist of the top 101 football players in the Class of 2021, and was selected to USA Football’s National Development Games as a quarterback. “I am so honored to be playing in the FBU All American game again, “ Buchner says. “The talent is just awesome, and it’s such a thrill to play on such a big stage. I can’t wait to get back to work.” Buchner is also an accomplished lacrosse player and was named to the All World First Team at the World Series of Youth Lacrosse at Mile High Stadium in Denver this past summer. He is an excellent student who enjoys

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Scholarship honors TPHS grad slain in terror attack BY DEBORAH SULLIVAN BRENNAN mid the anguish of losing his son, Nicolas, in a terrorist attack last summer, Conrad Leslie sees one spark of hope: the ideals of tolerance and cooperation that guided the bright and outgoing boy won’t end with his life. Nicolas Leslie, a 20-year-old UC Berkeley student from Del Mar, was one of 84 people killed in the French city of Nice on July 14 when Tunisian national Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel drove a box truck through a promenade filled with people celebrating Bastille Day. The attacker was killed in a shootout with police. Since Leslie’s death, his parents, Conrad and Paola, have been working with UC Berkeley to create a scholarship in their son’s honor that will help other students study abroad. While their loss could have hardened them against such programs, Conrad Leslie said it left them convinced of the need for cultural exchange and international dialogue. The fund’s title, “Victory of the People,” comes from the Greek meaning of the name Nicolas, and describes their philosophy in encouraging foreign study. “You can’t let fear win,” Conrad Leslie said. “How do we expect our children to change the world, if we don’t let them out of the house?” he asked. “When you have positive people traveling, students intermingling with other people, then there’s sharing of ideas.” The scholarship effort has raised $9,000 so

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Nicolas Leslie, a Berkeley student from Del Mar, was killed in the terror attack in Nice on Bastille Day in July. His parents and the university are creating a study abroad scholarship in his honor. far, and is aiming for $50,000 to create a permanent endowment that will aid Berkeley students with tuition and living expenses abroad. A Torrey Pines High School graduate, the younger Leslie entered Berkeley with a major in environmental sciences. There he joined Net Impact Berkeley, a business consulting club focused on sustainable innovation. After two years of environmental studies, he switched to a business major, convinced he could have a bigger impact in that realm. “He told me, ‘I don’t want to be the person gathering the data. I want to build

the company, run it. If I go into business and do something environmental I can change the world. I can create opportunities for other people,” his father said. Leslie took a step toward that goal last summer when he enrolled in the European Innovation Academy in Nice, where students from around the world worked together to learn entrepreneurship. He pitched a device to detect lactic acid buildup in athletes, and his startup proposal was funded for six months, Conrad Leslie said. His parents were confident in his ability to navigate life abroad. Born in his mother’s native Italy and raised in Del Mar, Nicolas

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Leslie traveled globally, spoke three languages and mingled easily with people of diverse backgrounds. “He had Spanish, Cuban, Jamaican, Italian blood in him,” Conrad Leslie said. “It was like the United Nations. He brought everybody together.” Leslie quickly befriended students from the program, coaxing some shy or studious classmates out of their shells. He had joined them for the French independence celebration, Bastille Day, when the truck barreled through the plaza. His father rejects the notion that his son was in the wrong place at the wrong time. “He had this clear path to success,” Conrad Leslie said. “Even though some people say he was really unlucky that last day, I say he was lucky. He was where he was supposed to be. He was going somewhere. And he didn’t do anything wrong. He was just a young kid enjoying life.” What was wrong, his father said, was the violence of another young man, radicalized by notions of hate and enmity as potent as Nicolas’ dreams of peace and inclusion. Even as Conrad Leslie recalls the attack with grief and disgust, he can’t help but imagine that the attacker was, at one time, not unlike his son, and that perhaps the right influence might have steered him away from that crowded plaza. “Why did this guy turn” to terrorism, Conrad Leslie asks himself. “He wasn’t a religious person. He was just somebody that was enamored of the ideology. And SEE STUDENT, A23

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Trees and fire safety discussed at RSF Garden Club Quarterly Meeting RSF Garden Club members and guests met at the RSF Golf Club on the evening of Nov. 1 for their quarterly meeting. The topics presented included the need for reforestation in the community and education on making sure homes and families are prepared in the event of a wildfire. Bill Beckman, RSF Garden Club member and leader of the RSF Association’s Committee on the Natural Environment (CONE), spoke on the current and future health of the community’s forest. His presentation included photos of streets in the Ranch from 15 years ago, lined with healthy trees providing an array of benefits. The next photo showed those same streets today with dying and dead trees, having been overly stressed due to drought and pests. Through the leadership of the CONE committee, a strategic plan is being prepared to move forward with efficiency in the effort to re-establish a healthy forest in the community. The plan will specifically identify the end product goal, status, timing and funding needed make this idea a reality. One of the specific focuses of this effort will include community education and motivation events.

These events will inform the community members on why and how to create and maintain a healthy forest, and then to encourage them to act. Another major task of this strategic plan will be to establish a collaboration with private property owners and other local “stakeholders” (e.g., the Fire District) programs to identify and remove dead and dying trees on private properties. Beckman pointed out that 95 percent of the Covenant forest is on private properties. Dead and dying tree removal on private properties not only beautifies neighborhoods, but also results in the neighborhood having a reduced fire risk and making egress easier in case of fire. The vision of the reforestation effort is to benefit the future generations of the Ranch. Beckman said “Ten years, 20 years and 50 years from now, the members of our community will either say, ‘They could have (and should have) made a major effort to save our forest,’ or ‘Thank goodness they made the effort to save our forest.” Conor Lenehan was the second presenter of the evening. Lenehan is the Fire Prevention Specialist

II/Forester at the RSF Fire District. His presentation included instructions on landscaping practices and techniques to save a home in a wildfire, as well as personal safety reminders during a wildfire evacuation. Lenehan showed photos of properties that used fire safe landscaping practices recommended. The photos clearly showed how a wildfire moved around of the home due to the types of trees and plants that were used and where they were placed. Guests learned that the fire district will come out to your property for free to assess what changes need to be made to make their properties more fire safe. Evacuation preparation recommendations were discussed. Lenehan covered the importance of knowing your neighbors and setting up a calling tree to notify each other of emergencies, having a plan to evacuate animals, knowing evacuations routes, and some good tips on how to further protect your home from a wildfire if there is time to do so before an evacuation. Lenehan stressed that during the event of a wildfire, if you are debating whether or not you should evacuate, “as soon as you feel

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Bill Beckman, RSF Garden Club member and leader of the RSF Association’s Committee on the Natural Environment (CONE), spoke on the current and future health of the community’s forest. threatened, that is the time to evacuate.” Tying in with the evening’s tree theme, Lenehan stressed the importance of removing the dead and dying trees, bushes and brush as one of the best ways to protect your home during a wildfire. The dead and dying trees in the Ranch will only fuel a wildfire, should one reach this community.

To learn more about the reforestation effort in the Ranch, please consider attending a CONE committee meeting. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the RSF Association office. For more information on the RSF Garden Club, contact contact Erin Browne at 858-756-1554 and visit www.rsfgardenclub.org.

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EVENT BRIEFS Encinitas Turkey Trot Thousands of local families, and tourists alike, are starting the Thanksgiving holiday with a fun and healthful cruise along the coast. The 3rd annual Encinitas 101 Turkey Trot, 5K & 10K is set to invade Encinitas Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 24. The course starts under the world famous “Encinitas” sign on the historic Coast Hwy 101 in beautiful Encinitas, Calif. This scenic loop surveys some of the most popular surf breaks in the world on its way to Cardiff State Beach. The 10K race start is 7:30 a.m., while the 5K and Costume Division race start is 8 a.m. Welcome and introductions take place at 7 a.m. with awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. For more information on the event, visit www.encinitasturkeytrot.org.

RSF resident Tyler Seltzer holding the Breeders' Cup trophy.

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Jockey Mike Smith and Finest City celebrate their victory.

Seltzer Thoroughbreds’ Finest City wins Filly & Mare Sprint Wins by 3/4-length over Wavell Avenue Seltzer Thoroughbreds’ Finest City scored a 3/4-length victory over defending champion Wavell Avenue in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. The chestnut filly, piloted by Mike Smith, zipped through the 7 furlongs on the dirt in 1:22.37. Finest City is trained by Ian Kruljac; her owners include

Wayne Seltzer and Tyler and Liz Seltzer of Rancho Santa Fe. Several other horses with local connections competed in the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships last weekend, including California Chrome, second in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (trainer Art Sherman, Rancho Bernardo); Tepin, second in the $2

million Breeders’ Cup Mile (owner Robert Masterson, Del Mar); Hoppertunity, fourth in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (owner Mike Pegram, Del Mar); Ashleyluvssugar, fifth in the $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (owners Michael Mellen and Dawn Mellen of Bran Jam Stable, Rancho Santa Fe); and Curalina, sixth in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Del Mar).

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ANNA SCIPIONE

The Torrey Pines High School varsity football team celebrates its recent Beach Bowl win over La Costa Canyon High School.

Falcons lasso Mavericks BY WALTER BAYS hen a junior running back breaks long gains all night, running for four touchdowns and catching another touchdown pass, in a 41-9 drubbing of rival La Costa Canyon and the Avocado League championship, the story writes itself. But that's not the story that running back Sully O'Brien would tell. I watched him as JV star last year in pre-game warm ups. As backup quarterbacks practiced on the sidelines, who was shagging balls for them? Sully. So I think

his story of the Falcons' win would feature his teammates, starting with Luke Duerr. In the fourth quarter Torrey Pines was backed up to their own 6-yard line. Then a Falcon streaked downfield outdistancing all his pursuers. Of course I expected to see O'Brien's number again, but outrunning the Maverick secondary was Duerr, the power back who normally makes his yardage by running straight over would-be tacklers. I haven't seen that combination of speed and power since Earl Campbell. His 78-yard gain

set up O'Brien's fifth touchdown two plays later. Then there's Carson Ward with a 30-yard touchdown run of his own; Gabe Gmyr whose fancy footwork sheds tacklers like teflon; quarterback Jason Heine whose running gives Torrey Pines a triple option threat; and, of course, the offensive line which opens those holes. See â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cerebral lineman thrives in Torrey Pines' wing-T offense,â&#x20AC;? San Diego Union Tribune, 11/5/16, www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/ sd-sp-preps-yusaykurosu-20161105story.html Even when the Falcons keep it mostly on the ground as they did against the Mavericks, the aerial game keeps the defense honest. Quarterback Miles Hastings hit Michael Gadinas for a 24-yard gain in the first quarter, loosening up the defense, and connected with O'Brien for screen passes in crucial third down conversions. Don't forget the defenders. The Maverick quarterback was pressured all night while their receivers were covered by Falcon defenders, including Peter Nelson and Nick Clapp. Trailing 20-3 as the second half opened LCC was driving to get back into the game. A pass completion to the Falcon 20 would have set them up to score, but Clapp stripped the ball and Beau Morgans grabbed it and sprinted to the Maverick 25, and Torrey Pines scored to go up 27-3. An LCC pass into the end zone would have gone for a touchdown but was knocked away by Johnny Hastings. Then on third and seven Falcons swarmed into the backfield for a sack and LCC went for it on fourth down. Ty Helfrich and Kevin Misak sacked the quarterback for a huge loss and turnover on downs.

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Nick Clapp's night included a forced fumble and interception. On their next series the Maverick receivers couldn't beat Clapp's coverage on the sidelines. Then they threw for the end zone but Clapp made the interception giving Torrey Pines the ball at their own 4. After Duerr's big run Torrey Pines was up 34-3. Falcon defenders stripped the ball on a quarterback keeper and again had the ball in Maverick territory at the 30. It took just one play, a run by Ward, to put the Falcons up 41-3. Torrey Pines has a first round bye and opens playoffs Nov. 18 at Cathedral Catholic High School.

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Friends of San Pasqual Academy hosts ‘Celebration of Friends’

riends of San Pasqual Academy held a “Celebration of Friends” Oct. 26 at the RSF home of Roblee Valentine. Friends of San Pasqual Academy supporters and volunteers learned how they have made a difference in the lives of foster teens. Friends of San Pasqual Academy is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that supports the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Visit www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org. Online: www.rsfreview.com

Host Roblee Valentine, Barcelona Farms co-owner Carlos Fernandez, Kaneta Harmon

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Connie and Bill McNally, Donna Herrick (seated), President Joan Scott

Friends of San Pasqual board members Dagmar Helgager, Kathy Lathrum, Lois Jones, Andrea Reynolds, host Roblee Valentine, President Joan Scott

Albert and Sandy Bertha, Janette and Gregg Toolson

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Pia Jensen, Stella Larsen, Linda Howard, Friends of San Pasqual treasurer Dagmar Helgager, secretary/parliamentarian Lois Jones

Friends of San Pasqual President Joan Scott, Equestrian Almanac President Annie Tame, hosts Roblee Valentine and Scott Nelson

Board members Kathy Lathrum and Andrea Reynolds, NCL Del Norte moms Diane Hyat, Dominique Nielander, Jane Coffin, TVIA-SD1 President Rebecca Nunes

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RSF Garden Club’s upscale Resale Shoppe now open on Fridays The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club’s Resale Shoppe now opens an extra day each week. Thanks to its dedicated volunteers, the Shoppe will be open for business Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More volunteers are needed to be able to extend the hours of the shop each day to 4 p.m. If you are interested in a fun, part-time volunteer work with a great group of ladies, please call Erin at 858-756-1554 to see how you can get started. Please keep the RSF Garden Club’s Upscale Resale Shoppe in mind when you are looking to donate your unwanted items. Proceeds from Shoppe sales benefit the club’s mission to promote activities that provide charitable horticulture and conservation efforts inside and outside the Rancho Santa Fe community through the club’s grant and scholarship program. The Resale Shoppe accepts clothing and jewelry, household items, small furniture, tools, art, music and toys. Donations to the Resale Shoppe are tax deductible and receipts are provided. Items the Shoppe cannot sell are donated to

EVENT BRIEFS New Chabad course in RSF offers ‘Secrets to Success’ At every stage in life people are asking the same questions: What do I want to do for the rest of my life? And how do I get there? Young adults in their 20s are looking for a career that will make them feel fulfilled. Those in their 30s to 50s may be unsatisfied with their current career or think they could do better. Those who are 60 or older are thinking about an encore career — something meaningful to do after they cut back or retire. At some point, people begin to realize that there is more to life than a good career. Beginning Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. , the Chabad Jewish Center of RSF will offer a new six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) called “How Success Thinks: Jewish Secrets for Leading a

Productive Life.” Interested students may call 858-756-7571or visit www.jewishRSF.com for registration and for other course-related information. JLI courses are presented in RSF in conjunction with Chabad Jewish Center of RSF.

City of Solana Beach to host Veterans Day public ceremony The City of Solana Beach and Solana Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5431 will jointly host a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon at the La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Avenue. The event is free of charge and open to the public. A “Feathers from Heaven” doves release will occur, Camp Pendleton Young Marines will be the honor guard, and the Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs.

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RSF Big Band presents music of ‘Greatest Generation’

usic lovers gathered Nov. 6 for the Rancho Santa Fe Big Band’s concert at the Village Community Presbyterian Church Hall in Rancho Santa Fe. Rancho Santa Fe Big Band, in its 15th year, is a 17-piece swing orchestra dedicated to the preservation and performance of the music of the “Greatest Generation,” also known as the Swing Era. For more information, visit rsfbb.com. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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f there were only one school board meeting to attend all year, San Dieguito’s on Nov. 3 was it. About 100 people squeezed into the San Dieguito Union High School District board room that night, most there to protest the sudden “resignation for retirement purposes” of Torrey Pines High School AP Physics teacher William Harvie. Harvie, who resigned unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 24, has been with the district for over 30 years and is by all accounts a dedicated physics teacher who inspires students with his innovative curriculum and engaging teaching style. He’s received numerous awards and recognition, including being named one of MIT’s 2014 Inspirational Teachers. When news broke of the sudden resignation, everyone seemed to have a different theory as to the reason. But no one, except a few school board members and district administrators, believed it was entirely voluntary. He cared too much about his students to just walk away suddenly, said current and former students. “There is no way he simply ‘retired,’” read a Facebook post from a Torrey Pines student. “He loved Torrey Pines so much and he would have said something to us.” A movement was born, and within a week a petition to bring back Harvie had garnered over 700 signatures. Dozens of letters were written to school board members from current students, alumni and parents, demanding an explanation. Some called for an independent investigation, suspecting Harvie was the victim of political retribution for his conservative views. And conservative he is. From the RateMyTeachers.com site, a student wrote in 2015: “My only complaint is that his daily motivational speeches become radically conservative (politically and economically) by the end of the year.” Said another: “Mr. Harvie wastes a shocking amount of time on unrelated content – almost all of which is politically-fueled conservatism …” A 2013 article in the San Diego Reader on weekly protests near General Atomics over drone use in warfare includes a photo of Harvie, who is identified as the “lone counter-protester” at one particular protest. One of Harvie’s signs in the photo read, “God bless General Atomics.” Putting to rest the rumor that he volunteered at the school, Harvie’s salary, according to Interim Superintendent Eric Dill, was $125,797 on the day he resigned. He’s given cash donations to many conservative causes. Harvie was one of only a handful of teachers who is not a member of the San Dieguito Faculty Association, the

teachers union for SDUHSD, which may explain why the union didn’t rush to defend him. Given all this, one gets the impression that Harvie is not intimidated or shy about standing up for his beliefs. Some would argue, legitimately, that it’s inappropriate for teachers to espouse their personal political viewpoints in the classroom, regardless of which direction they lean. There are valid claims that Harvie’s off-topic “digressions” leave some students feeling uncomfortable, belittled and alienated. And that’s unacceptable. Former TPHS student Nada Al-Alusi, in a Facebook post Nov. 6, said how Harvie’s “bigoted and hateful rant” in the second week of class with him when she was a junior four years ago “left me in tears.” Al-Alusi, a Muslim and now a student at UC Berkeley, said Harvie “violated the safe, inclusive space that all classrooms should be, using his classroom as a platform to propagate racist ideologies.” She said she avoided taking AP Physics C, even though that was her interest, because Harvie was the only teacher for that class. The counter-balance is that he inspired so many students to love physics and provided a path to understanding a complex subject in remarkably clear and poignant ways. I’d like to believe that the pro-Harvie students were able to separate his personal views from his ability to teach physics and make a difficult subject fascinating and accessible. They respect him as a teacher, overlooking his politics – enough to fight for his return. But he is clearly a man not without flaws. People are more than one-dimensional. Perhaps for so many students it is possible to overlook a person’s negative aspects in favor of a deep appreciation for those universal qualities that inspire us to believe in ourselves and reach for the stars. Core beliefs The actual catalyst for Harvie’s unexpected announcement may never be revealed. The district won’t discuss confidential personnel matters, and so far Harvie isn’t talking. What is known is that mid-year resignations, without some explanation and the normal two weeks’ notice, are highly unusual. Wearing their newly minted Harvie T-shirts, student after student stood up and spoke at the Nov. 3 school board meeting about their love and respect for their teacher and their disbelief that he would suddenly choose to retire. TPHS senior Ben Ehrlich said Harvie’s abrupt decision “does not

www.rsfreview.com reflect his core beliefs.” Student Zach Brumm said the board should offer Harvie his position back. “If he declines, then we will know the truth,” he said. Student Jacob Brumm said Harvie mentioned in class that he was having “issues” with the administration, and said the classes, with Harvie gone, are stagnant and devoid of learning. Parents spoke as well, many of whom called upon the board to launch an independent investigation and to reconsider accepting the resignation. Parent Anna Stepanenko called his impact on the students “immeasurable” and said the loss “pains and saddens” the entire community. What concerns her most, she said, is that “no effort was made to convince him to reconsider.” Marie LeRose asked board members to call Harvie and offer him his job back, saying they owe it to the students. The only voice to speak on behalf of the administration and TPHS principal Rob Coppo was Torrey Pines social science teacher Lars Trupe, who said there was “no conspiracy” to drive Harvie out and that Torrey Pines is “more than a single person.” Trupe said there is no one better to lead Torrey Pines than Coppo, a comment not well-received by the crowd. Coppo was said to have disagreed with Harvie over a number of scheduling and enrollment issues and was the last to meet with him when Harvie submitted his resignation. When asked for his reaction to the Harvie incident, Coppo wrote in an email that he was “focused on moving beyond the events of the last two weeks and working to get the school back on track in a lot of areas.” Breaking eggs While the students sat respectfully in the front rows at the Nov. 3 board meeting, adults shouted, booed and cheered trustees during their discussion. Raucous San Dieguito board meetings are a rarity for a school board that nearly always votes quietly and with little controversy – even when votes are now often 3-2. The frequent interruptions may not have been civil and may have set a bad example for the kids in the room, but disruption and civil disobedience are sometimes the only way to effect change. If everyone had sat peacefully, it’s doubtful the audience would have had their way. It’s said that you have to break some eggs to make an omelet. At times the meeting seemed poised to spin out of control, but board president Beth Hergesheimer

never exercised her right to clear the room. After a lengthy discussion peppered by numerous audience interruptions, it was clear that initially only board members Mo Muir and John Salazar were refusing to accept Harvie’s resignation. Student board member Isaac Gelman, representing Torrey Pines High School, asked trustees if it was fully disclosed in closed session what happened between Harvie and Coppo in the meeting on Oct. 24 when Harvie resigned. Trustees said yes. Later, Isaac, wise beyond his years, commented that what troubled him is that two board members, referring to Muir and Salazar, did not appear to be satisfied with the explanation. So whether it was a change of heart or political considerations, trustees Joyce Dalessandro and Amy Herman eventually sided with Muir and Salazar – another rarity – and voted not to accept the resignation. Hergesheimer was the sole “yes” vote, saying she was satisfied with the explanation provided by the district. As everyone now knows, after the 4-1 vote, Harvie was called and offered his job back, which he accepted. So, after a two-week absence, Harvie returned to his classroom Nov. 7. Gap in learning Torrie Norton, San Dieguito’s associate superintendent of human resources, said it is unprecedented for the board not to accept an employee’s resignation, something she said she’s never encountered. If Harvie had refused to return, she said the resignation would have come back to the board at the next meeting. The two weeks Harvie was out were initially recorded as retirement, Norton said, but will be changed to a leave of absence. The gap in learning caused by a disastrous start to the school year is a major setback for AP Physics students applying this year to college and those intending to take the AP Physics C tests. Each day of missed class in any AP subject is a challenge to make up. AP classes move along swiftly, and a two-week gap can be critical. As student Jacob Brumm said, the administration “is messing around with students’ lives. This isn’t a game. Real lives are affected.” When reached for comment and asked what happened, Harvie simply said, “It’s the COS – Code of Silence,” like the SEALs have. “I’m just happy to be back to help the students in college and with their careers,” Harvie told me. “Students are number one with me.” Sr. Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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Rowe School Red Ribbon Week Breast Cancer Awareness Month – essay winners announced Paint the Town Pink in Del Mar Rancho Santa Fe’s R. Roger Rowe School held its annual Red Ribbon Week campaign Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign promoting drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse prevention and awareness in schools and communities. It is a wonderful opportunity for schools and families to educate youth regarding the power of positive choices in leading healthy and successful lives. The campaign serves as an opportunity for schools and communities to encourage students to achieve their hopes and dreams by making the commitment to live healthy, drug-free lives. Every year, R. Roger Rowe School asks its 5th graders to write an essay expressing how they will remain drug-free. Below is Rowe’s 1st place essay winner Kyle Minasian’s essay for 2016. Congratulations to 2nd place winner Anaclaire Fox and 3rd place winner Ava Welcher.

How I Will Stay Drug-Free By Kyle Minasian Did you know people wreck their lives taking drugs? Can you imagine purposely just wasting your life? You are here on Earth for a reason. Aren’t you are supposed to make an impact? So, why not make a positive impact? I have plans in life, and drugs are not part of my plan. I will stay drug-free by focusing on baseball, working hard in school, and by having a positive self image. These are the three ways I will stay drug-free. The first way I will stay drug-free is that I will focus on baseball. I will play baseball at the minimum 3 days per week. I know baseball helps me stay busy, sharpens my mind, and keeps me fit. Baseball also helps you make friends. When you play on a team your coaches and teammates support you. Playing baseball makes me feel happy and good about myself. I mean, I LOVE baseball. Since I was four years old, I’ve been playing baseball, and have been passionate about the game. When I am crouching down behind home plate, feeling the burn in my legs, I see the pitcher wind up and throw the ball. I’m focused, ready for anything, I position my glove in front of me, and “SMACK,” the ball flies right into my glove. In a split second I see the runner headed to second base. I pop up and transition the ball to my hand, and use all my arm strength to

throw a frozen rope down to second. When people take drugs they lose interest in sports, and usually don’t feel connected to others. I can’t live my life without sports. It is part of who I am, and I am not going to let drugs interfere with my sporting life. This is how baseball can keep me drug-free and have a positive effect on my life. Another way I will stay drug-free is that I will focus on education. I need to make smart decisions in school. If I make smart decisions in school I will go to a good college. Getting into a good college will help me be smarter and have more career opportunities. If I have many career opportunities I will be able to have my dream job and be happy with my life. If I focus on education and work hard in school I will be away from drugs. As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” I plan on changing the world and I know how important it is to get a good education. Instead of wasting my life by doing drugs, I will work hard in school. A good education will help my life and others. The last way I will stay drug-free is that I care about myself enough to not waste my life. Because I care about myself, I will not waste my life by taking drugs. Have you ever heard how becoming an addict benefitted someone’s life? Made them happier? Made them more successful? NO! That’s why I will not take drugs. I have dreams, BIG DREAMS, and I am not going to let anything get in my way, and certainly, drugs are not going to be one of those things getting in my way. Usually when people take drugs they do not feel good about themselves. They usually don’t have a good self-image. When you do the right thing, you can’t help it, you just feel good about yourself! And doing drugs is not the right thing to do. The thing about life, is that you have to make decisions. Every day you are faced with challenges. If you do the right thing, and not take drugs, your life will be way better off. In my life I am using strategies to keep me drug-free. Strategy number one, I will focus on baseball. Strategy number two, I will strive to be the best student I can be. Strategy number three is that I will care about myself. These strategies are working to keep me drug-free. What are you going to do to keep yourself drug-free? What are your strategies? You are put on earth for a reason, so make an impact, a positive impact. This begins with living a drug-free life!

TPHS wrestling team holding Holiday Tree/Wreath fundraiser Torrey Pines High School wrestling team is once again kicking off the annual Holiday Tree and Wreath fundraiser, which goes through Nov. 14. Pre-orders are now being taken. Please send in your orders to support TPHS wrestlers. They are offering Noble Firs, Douglas Firs, Grand Firs and Fraser Firs from 5 – 9 feet. Also available are wreaths and garlands of various sizes. All trees are Premium Grade #1 trees from Oregon, individually tagged to ensure quality. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed –

trees can be exchanged. The public’s generosity will help fund equipment, uniforms, and tournaments. As in previous years, the team is once again targeting military families for this year’s tree donation program: the public can buy trees to donate. Trees will be ready for pick-up or delivery (for a small fee) at the Torrey Pines High School parking lot from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. For more information and/or to pre-order, please email tphswrestling@gmail.com.

BY KAREN POWELL On Nov. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the Del Mar Village Association and members of the community will once again join forces to cheer on thousands of walkers participating in the largest 3-day walk in the nation. A water station and cheering corridor will be set up to root on the walkers, who will begin their journey at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. They will receive a huge show of support as they enter the Del Mar Village, the first city on their journey! The Del Mar Village Association is proud to host an official cheering station in support of the nearly 4,000-plus walkers who participate in this amazing event. The walkers will come up Coast Blvd. to 15th Street,

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On Nov. 18, the Del Mar Village Association and members of the community will once again join forces to cheer on thousands of walkers participating in the largest 3-day walk in the nation. and south on Camino Del Mar/Hwy 101. Volunteers will

decorate the street with pink balloons and ribbons, and will hand out water to each walker. Del Mar’s lifeguards and firefighters will be present to show their support, and the Torrey Pines High School ASB and cheerleaders will also be on hand to turn Del Mar into an unforgettable pep rally! If you would like to help the walkers and support their cause, please consider donating a case of water and/or your left over individually-wrapped Halloween candies. These items can be dropped off at En Fuego restaurant on Camino Del Mar. We want Del Mar to be the town they remember, so help us be present and share your experience with #DelMarHasHope.

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"I would be inclined to support the increase per the plan, if the assumptions we made back in May are still holding true," Hogan said. As for the cost of service study, Hogan said it was completed by a highly regarded consultant, and that the resulting rate plan is both "valid and legally defensible." "There's a fundamental disagreement. He (Gruzdowich) is questioning some of the assumptions (in the consultant's study). That's his right. I don't agree with him," Hogan said. In supporting the three-year rate plan, district staff said the rate increases were needed due to increased costs for buying and treating water, maintaining the district's pipes and pumping stations, building its reserves and developing alternative water sources. If the board approves the full 9 percent increase on Nov. 17, as of the first of the year, a household that uses 120 units of water every two months (the district average) will see its bi-monthly bill increase to $582.29, from the current $542.46, according to figures provided by the district. That scenario is for customers with 3/4-inch meters. At the top end of the spectrum, a household that uses 275 units of water every two months, and has a 1-1/2-inch meter, will see its bi-monthly bill rise to $1,624.48 from the current $1,493.59. Those who use 14 units of water every two months will see their bill rise to $113.25 from the current $104.93.

students to walk away from Rowe excited about learning, ready to lead and “thinking about a world bigger than what they live in.” This was the last year for the CSTs. The school will be piloting the Next Generation Science assessment tests in the spring of 2017. Roof repairs approved The Rancho Santa Fe School District Board of Trustees approved a $91,700 contract at its Nov. 3 meeting to make the necessary repairs to the gym roof. Early last month, a small awning outside the gym that covers the student lockers became waterlogged and fell in the night. Per inspections by A Good Roofer Inc., the recommendation was to fix not just the part that fell on the west side of the gym but also a portion on the south side, near the lunch table area. Jaffe said the

FROM TECH, A1 the first six days which is helpful but I would like to see a lot more,” Sapp said. “It’s a very important element for us to know exactly the state of services that every member has in our area in order to help design a better solution.” Of the responses so far, Sapp said 88 percent said they would like to have new improved internet service and 75 percent said

inspection found there was dry rot in the fascia under the roof’s edge and in the planks. The funds are available in the budget. “It’s a big number to swallow,” said RSF School Board President Tyler Seltzer, who has long advocated for a new gym building. “I hope there are no other surprises out of that facility for awhile.” Meeting schedule discussed The board is considering a proposal to return board meeting times back to 5 p.m., a change from the current schedule which alternates between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. meetings. The morning meetings were meant to allow for more parent attendance but, as Jaffe noted, attendance wasn’t predicated on the time but rather on the interest of the topics. RSF School Board Vice President Todd Frank requested a simple survey of parents to gauge which meeting times are preferred. The new board, which will be seated after the election, will then take action on the schedule in December’s organizational meeting.

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the committee is exploring. During the RSF Association’s agreement to build a build a fiber-to-home network in RSF with Hotwire Communications, which ended last month, the Association had paid the company $125,000 in prepaid advertising. RSF Association Controller Matthew Ditonto reported that the Association has asked for an itemized list of the funds spent and expects to get a refund.

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FROM HARVIE, A1 The students’ actions proved that Torrey Pines physics is indeed radioactive, as their slogan states. Their efforts on behalf of their teacher had a ripple effect throughout the community and they received an outpouring of support and gratitude from former students on their Harvie-devoted Facebook page and online petition — some students who were inspired to pursue a career in physics but many who were just simply impacted by his motivational teaching style. “I wasn’t the greatest at physics. I was actually quite awful at it,” read one note from Jenny Diamond, class of 2001. “One morning I walked into class. There was Mr. Harvie, perched at his desk. He was reading an article I wrote for the Falconer. I was shocked. ‘Jenny,’ he said, placing the article in front of me. ‘We all have different gifts. This is yours. Don’t forget that.’ He said that 17 years ago. Here’s to Mr. Harvie, who believes in us.

And to all of you, who believe in him.” After Harvie’s sudden departure last week, speculation swirled about the cause of his departure. Some contended he must have been forced out due to disagreements over curriculum with TPHS Principal Rob Coppo. Dill said the board was at a disadvantage as they are not allowed to speak about personnel matters in open session because of privacy issues. He would only say that the resignation was unexpected, unplanned and something that Harvie requested. Dill said while unexpected resignations are rare, the district did have four instances last year where teachers asked to resign immediately and did not complete the school year. “The questions and reasons that people have come up with I would say are unfair to Mr. Harvie and unfair to Mr. Coppo. I have heard equal extremes,” Dill said. “I have heard Mr. Coppo forced Mr. Harvie to resign, I’ve also heard that Mr. Harvie must

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Torrey Pines student Ben Ehrlich addresses the SDUHSD board on Nov. 3. have done something. I can tell you that neither of those things are true, that this was, in fact, a voluntary request that he submitted to us and asked to resign immediately.” Dill stressed that there are many protections for teachers if a school board or administration wants to take a disciplinary action against them. Dill said if it had been a situation where Harvie was being asked to leave there would have been administrators in his room every day, as well as support

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providers and the beginning of documentation. Some students, however, stated that they had witnessed administrators in the classroom, yelling in the hallways and that Harvie had been honest with them about disagreements with administration, which fueled their suspicions that his resignation was not voluntary. “Nobody questions Mr. Harvie’s outstanding teaching or who he is as a person. This was his request and we

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January 29, 1939 - October 28, 2016 RanchO Santa Fe — Philip Morris Pisciotta passed away the evening of October 28, 2016, in his home with his wife by his side. he was surrounded by family throughout the day. he was a kind, gentle, quiet man, a good friend, a loving husband, with a passion for family and his work. Born in Kansas city, MO, in 1939, he was the son of Margaret (Mitz) and Russell Pisciotta. Phil was involved in the family food business from a very young age. “Route 66” ran right past his family’s home and he became the quintessential “Go West Young Man”. after high school, he moved to california with his wife Janice and their baby daughter. he was followed shortly by his mother and cousin. he worked and went to school while raising three more children. Phil opened and operated the first two San Diego

Wienerschnitzels. In 1967 he moved to chicago, traveling the United States building 100 additional stores for his cousin, John Galardi, founder of Der Wienerschnitzel. he met and later married Joan and her two daughters. they came back to california and continued his involvement in Wiernerschnitzel. he also oversaw their new division of Friar Fish, and later owned five franchises in San Diego, eventually becoming President of

the advertising arm in San Diego. In 1981 he met and later married nancy and her three sons. together, they developed, built and owned multi-family investment properties. In 1994, as nancy continued that operation, they bought into food manufacturing plants in both Denver, cO, and norwalk, ca. Phil continued to run those businesses for the past 22 years. there was almost nothing Phil loved more than his work, except his family, which was large, gregarious and well-blended. there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. he will be dearly missed by all. he enjoyed snow skiing, jogging, biking and mountain climbing. as he aged, those activities were given up for traveling, yoga and golfing. the family is grateful to the compassionate staff

of the elizabeth hospice for their devotion to Phil during this journey. he is survived by his wife, nancy; his children, cindie Brown, Mindie Juhl, Philip Pisciotta Jr., and Kelly Pisciotta Wilke; step-children, Dina D’argo, Kim D’argo, Paul Wilken, Gregory Wilken and Ryan Wilken; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Lou) Peterson; and cousin, Philip Galardi. he was preceded in death by his mother and father and cousin, John Galardi. all that knew him are welcome to join in a casual celebration of Life to be held on Sunday, november 13, 2016, at 1:30 pm at the crosby Golf country club, 17102 Bing crosby Blvd., San Diego, ca. In lieu of flowers, a donation to alzheimer’s San Diego would be an honor. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/ranchosantafer eview.

honored that request,” Dill said. The board heard from 14 speakers at the meeting, both parents and students, encouraging them not to accept the resignation and to launch an investigation about the true cause of his leaving the school so uncharacteristically. “This early retirement does not at all reflect his core beliefs or his personality,” said senior Ben Ehrlich, who has been Harvie’s student for a year in both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C. “I clearly recall his motivational mantras from last year that he carried on to this school year, which emphasize finishing the job, never quitting and never settling for silver, rather striving for gold…It is clear that a man who lives by these wise words wouldn’t suddenly and voluntarily retire two months into the school year.” Students were concerned about AP Physics classes being wasted in his absence and that their education might stagnate or suffer if a suitable replacement could not be found. The class’ textbook is an original collection of hundreds of pages of Harvie’s own handwritten notes that has been utilized by universities such as UCLA and MIT. Parent Shelly Oliver, whose two sons have graduated from Torrey Pines, reiterated that Harvie taught students more than just physics. She said he regularly discussed real life issues with the kids, which not only enlivened her dinner conversations but made her son think critically and independently and prepared him for college. “We’re grateful for that gift and we’re also grateful for spicing up our dinner conversations,” Oliver said. “Admittedly I am not privy to Mr. Harvie’s abrupt departure from Torrey Pines but if he needs my support, I’m going to be there for him. And if there was a squeaky wheel

that complained about him to the administration about his teaching style I’m prepared to squeak right back.” At times, the meeting was loud and raucous. Some frustrated parents shouted and yelled repeatedly “Make the call!”— if he didn’t accept the offer to come back, the parents said they would be satisfied with the answer. SDUHSD Vice President Joyce Dalessandro remarked that she wasn’t sure where the hostility was coming from. “I know what an outstanding teacher he is and I was shocked and horrified to hear that he had left,” said Dalessandro, whose daughter was a student of Harvie’s. “The fact that we are not being given the chance to speak, the fact that there are calls out from the audience is not very helpful. I truly love Mr. Harvie. My daughter, who has gone onto higher education and a job, still talks about Mr. Harvie so I understand what you’re saying.” SDUHSD Trustee John Salazar said after receiving so many emails and seeing the room filled with supporters he could not accept Harvie’s resignation: “It just doesn’t add up.” “I was elected to this board. I was not hired by Mr. Dill or any administrator and I certainly wasn’t hired by the teachers. I was put on this board by you. By the taxpayers, by the parents. And that’s who I work for,” Salazar said. “We can get Mr. Harvie back. The board can listen to their employers, which is you, and he will at least be offered the job back. “The very least this man deserves is to have his resignation denied,” Salazar continued over roars of applause and cheers. “My employers, the people who elected me, are asking me to do this.” “We can’t let this teacher get away, no way,” agreed trustee Mo Muir. In her vote in favor of accepting Harvie’s resignation, Hergesheimer said she believed what staff had told her in closed session regarding his resignation and chose to honor it. In a letter to the Torrey Pines staff, Dill said he hoped that the school can move on from this “unusual circumstance” and asked that the school community continue to respect the “privacy and reputations of the people involved and avoid any unfair speculation.” Harvie declined a request for comment.

www.rsfreview.com FROM OSUNA, A2 provide better services and, at the request of the Finance Committee, did a complete overhaul of the accounting system. Previously the books were kept in a paper ledger and no invoices went into the accounting system — that has all been fixed and the Association now even knows all the horses’ names. Keene said the Osuna is reporting a 7 percent increase in revenue. The Osuna Ranch’s equestrian facility is currently at capacity with 50 boarding horses and a waiting list. The boarders are 40 percent Covenant and 60 percent non-Covenant — Keene said the mix has shifted as it used to be 70 percent non-Covenant. All horses are in training or under the care of Hap Hansen’s Stables. Overall rental fees have increased by 8.7 percent. Keene said the monthly rent varies by the size of the horse’s lodging — the basic boarding is $500 a month and a deluxe stall in the barn with in-and-out access is $1,200 a month. Covenant boarders are offered a monthly discount of 50 percent. Keene said he believes their rates are competitive with other ranches in the area. “There is a lot of demand for horse-keeping because a lot of ranches are closing or limiting their offerings,” Keene said. Since Keene took over, he has turned attention to some areas of the ranch that had been neglected. There is a lot of deferred maintenance and needed upgrades. Keene said $18,000 has been budgeted this year for painting the main barn and a shade structure in one of the pastures that is on

FROM STUDENT, A7 unfortunately, it was the opposite ideology of my son. My son was like, let’s all get along, let’s be friends, let’s collaborate…. If he would have met Nicolas right then, (Nicolas) would have said, there’s no God in the world that wants you to kill innocent people.” The nightmare that Leslie’s parents have experienced contrasts with the family’s previously idyllic life in Del Mar. Paola, a stay-at-home mom, devoted herself to her son, bringing him hot lunches at elementary school. Father and son were best friends, and spent countless days sharing their love of the ocean. “I taught him how to surf when he was in kindergarten, how to snowboard, how to skydive, how to spearfish,” Conrad Leslie said. “And I saw him get better than me.” Those memories shine a light when grief threatens to consume them. “The first thing that happens in the morning is, you wake up, you open your eyes, and you get this message in your head

FROM SERVICE, A5 California’s 38th Senatorial District Woman of the Year award, and the California Governor’s Service award. Wafer co-authored the book “Teaching Kids to Care,” a practical guide for instilling the concept of “caring” in today’s kids. Wafer passionately believes that volunteering encourages children to care about the world around them and thus has a positive influence on the shaping of their lives. Kids Korps is now partnering with

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the shabby side is also planned to be rebuilt this year. The Association has made improvements to the riding facility with sand and other upgrades that make for a much safer arena. This year, the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club provided a $15,000 grant for a substantial landscape upgrade around the Osuna Adobe that has greatly enhanced the look of the property, Keene said. In an attempt to further appreciate the circa-1830 building, the Association is pursuing a National Historic Designation. Perhaps one of the most exciting developments at the Osuna is the three “significant” events that have been held on the property this year, Keene said. June’s Celebrate Osuna was very well attended and during Rancho Days, held in October, the pony rides and petting zoo brought about 300 people to the ranch. A farm-to-table outdoor dinner event, held on long tables under the trees and twinkling lights, sold over 100 tickets and raised $12,600 that will go toward the RSF Garden Club and the Osuna fund. In the coming months, the ranch will be used for community activities such as a tree-planting event in January and for what has become a popular field trip destination for R. Roger Rowe students in which they get the chance to make their own adobe bricks. Social groups and families are invited to the site for picnics, tours, special events or other uses. To get information on using the Osuna Ranch site for a group or an event, contact Arnold Keene at (858) 756-1174. An online request form can be found at rsfassociation.org. ‘Nick is dead,’ and it just crushes you,” he said. He and Paola take solace in the kindness of others who mourn their son’s loss. Friends have held benefits in his name. Former teachers are creating a sitting room in Nicolas’ honor at Del Mar Heights Elementary School. Political leaders of both stripes have lent a hand or a sympathetic ear. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista helped coordinate with other government agencies when the couple learned their son had died. President Barack Obama called with condolences, sharing his own thoughts as a father. Months later, people still leave anonymous gifts and flowers at their home. “Nobody could really understand, how do you move on, how do you keep walking on this Earth, when you lose your son,” Conrad Leslie said. “But we do believe that Nicolas has a message. And he’s still alive through these wonderful things that people are doing.” – Deborah Sullivan Brennan is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune. HandsOn San Diego to broaden volunteer opportunities for youth in the region. Wafer serves on the Advisory Board to provide valuable insights about engaging youth in service. — Biographies supplied by The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary IF YOU GO: The 52nd annual Women of Dedication Luncheon fundraiser is set for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. All are invited to attend. Tickets are $125 at squareup.com/store/SDWAUX and sandiego.salvationarmy.org

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RSF Women’s Fund presents ‘Fashion’s Night Out’

he Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund, a division of the RSF Foundation, brought global fashion to Rancho Santa Fe at an event titled “Fashion’s Night Out” held Nov. 2 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Accomplished designer Alka Tolani, a RSF resident, presented her current fashions now trending on the global fashion stage. The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund has provided over $2 million in grant money to charitable organizations that provide life-saving support to the underserved, military, at-risk youth, single mothers, homeless and so many more who are in need of support. Visit www.rsfwomensfund.org. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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Solana Beach singer tops iTunes jazz charts BY KRISTINA HOUCK olana Beach singer Anna Danes recently topped the iTunes jazz charts with her sophomore album. “Find Your Wings” debuted Oct. 29 at No. 1 on the charts. “It’s beyond exciting,” Danes said. “I’m extremely happy. It means something significant to have seen your name next to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.” “Find Your Wings” features a dozen songs, a compilation of originals and covers. Inspired by “The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album,” a 1975 studio album by singer Tony Bennett, accompanied by pianist Bill Evans, Danes set out to record her second full-length jazz album not long after releasing her 2013 debut album. “It was just such a beautiful album,” Danes said about Tony Bennett and Bill Evans’ collaboration. “I wanted that same sort of feel — very elegant, very sparse, basic instrumentation and my vocals stronger upfront. So we put together an incredible team of musicians. I always shoot for the stars.” Recorded at the iconic Capitol Studios in Hollywood and joined by top Los Angeles session players, “Find Your Wings” includes six original songs and six classic covers. The album is produced by Dave Darling, whose diverse credits include Brian Setzer, Tom Waits, Janiva Magness and Mötley Crüe. Although “The Voice,” which Danes co-wrote with Cindy Alexander, is a sad song about the end of her marriage, Danes said her second album “takes a turn for the positive.” Whereas her debut album, “Longing,” told a

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Tuesday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Bruno Leone returns to the Athenaeum for an exciting music lecture presenting the best of Kern, Gershwin, and Porter along with some “out of the box” surprises. Tickets: $17 members/$22 non-members (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org/music-lectures

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Buy tickets now for ‘Sweet Charity’ musical at CCA Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Theatre Arts Department will present the musical “Sweet Charity” Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at the CCA Black Box Theatre. “Have you ever met a girl who wanted to be loved so badly that she lost sight of who she was?” With music by Cy Coleman and book by Neil Simon, the “Sweet Charity” CCA production will be directed by Leigh Scarritt and choreographed by Max Cadillac. Tickets are on sale now at cca-envision.org/events/

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Childhelp to hold 30th Annual Holiday Fantasia event Dec. 3

A little help. A big difference. The assisted living services at La Vida Del Mar Senior Living Community are about the whole family and the whole YOU. Of course, we can help you with your daily needs. But did you know you will also have options for fitness, socializing, healthy fine dining, and more? And services are tailored to you, so you’ll get just the right amount of help you need, when you request it. But the best part? No matter if you need a little help or a lot, the difference you’ll feel will be amazing. Please call La Vida Del Mar to schedule your complimentary lunch and tour.

Childhelp will hold its 30th Annual Holiday Fantasia event Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Del Mar Country Club. Greater San Diego Chapter of Childhelp raises funds for abused and at-risk youth with its holiday fundraiser. Emceed by Childhelp Celebrity Ambassador Jen Lilley, the holiday luncheon will feature boutique shopping, a fashion show presented by Gretchen Productions, silent and live auctions, and more. The prestigious “For the Love of A Child” award will be presented to Mary and Gordon Ceresino. The boutique and silent auction begin at 10 a.m.; the lunch at noon and the fashion show at 1:30 p.m. The ultimate goal of Holiday Fantasia is to raise funds crucial to the support of Childhelp’s life-saving programs and services.

Individual tickets are $125 each. To RSVP or obtain more information, visit www.childhelp.org/holidayfantasia-2. Since 1959, Childhelp has brought the light of hope and healing into the lives of countless children as a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping at-risk children. Childhelp’s programs and services include residential treatment services, children’s advocacy centers, therapeutic foster care, group homes and child abuse prevention, education and training. Childhelp created the Childhelp National Day of Hope, held each April during National Child Abuse Prevention Month that mobilizes Americans to join the fight against child abuse. For more information, log on to www.childhelp.org, facebook.com/childhelp or twitter.com/childhelp.

‘Double Your Christmas Joy’ musicals coming to Village Church Community Theater The Village Church Community Theater will present "Double Your Christmas Joy: Two Musicals, One Show, The Gift of the Magi & The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Performances: Dec. 2 - 7 p.m.; Dec. 3 - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 4 - 2 p.m. Adults $15; Children 12 and under and students with current ID $10. The Gift of the Magi, a heartwarming one-act, narrated by a group of Christmas carolers, tells the story of Della and Jim, who are desperately in love with each other but also very poor. In their attempts to buy each other proper Christmas gifts, a strange twist of fate leads the couple to find the perfect gifts for one another - but at an unexpected cost. Though they may not have the perfect Christmas, the couple learns about the

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The White Rose staff celebrated the opening of the new salon on Oct. 28.

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The White Rose blooms in Cielo Village BY KAREN BILLING Rancho Santa Fe resident Alya Zahid has opened up The White Rose, a new salon and spa in Cielo Village. White Rose offers hair styling, skincare, massage, makeup and a break from busy lifestyles in a unique, tranquil setting. “I want it to be a retreat, a sanctuary where people come get beauty and wellness treatments and feel amazing or get some peace and quiet,” said Zahid, who celebrated The White Rose’s grand opening on Oct. 28. Zahid has lived in San Diego for 20 years and was formerly an equestrian. After a back injury sidelined her from competing, she looked for

other opportunities. Her original plan was to open a bridal boutique in Cielo Village and when visiting the space where H. Kles Bridal will open in late November, she saw that the space next door was already set up for a spa. “I felt that the two business would complement each other,” Zahid said. Zahid remodeled the space with designer Lola Cuenca, adding wallpaper, new flooring and an infrared sauna. To complete the “beautiful gathering space,” she assembled a talented, highly skilled and caring team of licensed therapists and staff. The spa features five quiet rooms with

amazing views of the hills for treatments such as deep tissue, hot-stone and pre-natal massages, body scrubs, facials, waxing and spray tans. White Rose has also brought on an energy healer. In the front, a salon features hair-styling stations as well as a fully-stocked boutique featuring Oway professional organic hair styling products and 100 percent Pure, a line of all natural beauty products. The boutique also sells handmade gift baskets and favors that are perfect for many occasions from birthdays to baby showers. Zahid said she hopes her neighbors in Rancho

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The Spice Way offering free cooking demo: Soup & Cider Don’t miss Encinitas’ newest boutique spice and cooking store, The Spice Way, that will be offering a free cooking demo with owner, Debbie Kornberg. Slated for Sunday, Nov. 13, the event will feature two cooking demonstrations: 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The menu will include how to make French Onion Soup, Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup, Apple Cider Infusion and Mulled Cider. Store hours are from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. with tastings offered throughout the day. Debbie Kornberg, local lady and sole proprietor of The Spice Way said: “I’m thrilled to be offering these free cooking demos. The community has really enjoyed them and we are delighted to offer this service to the community. People are excited to be in the kitchen making their own food. Whether they have a culinary background or just want to prepare a quick and easy meal, there is a new awakening about how we cook and the ingredients we use. Either way, The Spice Way products are the tools that everyone can enjoy!” Living healthy and happy has never been easier! The event will be held at The Spice Way store at Camino Village Plaza, 260 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. Admission

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San Diego Jewish Academy to host Open House San Diego Jewish Academy is hosting an Open House for prospective parents on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Parents interested in exploring an SDJA education for their children will have the opportunity to meet with teachers, speak with administrators, and learn from current parents and students what makes SDJA so special. The morning’s agenda includes a light breakfast, a meet and greet with administrators, a Q & A session, and a guided tour of SDJA’s 56-acre Carmel Valley campus where parents can visit classrooms from preschool through high school. On the tour, parents will learn about: • SDJA’s new Advanced Institute for Judaic Studies (AIJS) lead by Rabbi Nathan Laufer who recently moved from Israel to launch this exciting new institute. • San Diego Jewish Academy’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurial

Thinking (IIET). This new initiative will be partnering with UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management as well as with the Sha’ar ha Negev High School located in San Diego’s sister city in Israel. • Mission Innovation – an exciting new science program that features competitions with local elementary schools. This new program already has 26 teams registered and ready to compete on November 16th in SDJA’s 14,000+ sq. ft. gymnasium. •SDJA’s recently expanded Lower School Music Program now featuring Shani Zamir – a well-known, award-winning Soprano Coloratura. San Diego Jewish Academy is “Challenging Minds, Exploring Possibilities, and Inspiring Purpose.” Registration for the Open House is required as space is limited. RSVP to admissions@sdja.com or call 858-704-3717. You can also visit www.sdja.com for more information.

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Horsemanship Academy at Valenti Equestrian Club hosts Halloween Costume Parade

he Horsemanship Academy, located at the Valenti Equestrian Club in Rancho Santa Fe, hosted a Halloween Costume Parade on Oct. 23 for families and guests of children enrolled in the Academy. Academy students created themes, decorated their horses and dressed in corresponding

costumes. The event included an abundance of Halloween candy and a freestyle dressage performance set to music. The Horsemanship Academy is a boutique riding school teaching the European traditions of horsemanship. Visit www.valentiequestrianclub.com.

Angelina Repetti, Lara and Taelyn Perry, Becca Pham and Christina Junge with horse “Fiona”; theme: Hippo (“Fiona”) with Medical Team.

Annie Marx, Sofia Martin, Lauren Tracey, Amelia Gilkey with horses “Pokey” and “Diddy”; theme: Col Sanders and Chicken Nuggets – Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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EVENT BRIEFS San Dieguito Art Guild to hold Holiday Bazaar San Dieguito Art Guild presents its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive (corner of Encinitas Blvd and Balour), Encinitas. Lunchtime snacks and afternoon sweet treats will be available, so come any time of the day and and enjoy the free refreshments, raffle, and art for sale by artists: paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, cards, prints & more. Admission to the Bazaar and ample parking are free.

‘Economic Forecast’ topic at Building Industry Association Annual Dinner The Building Industry Association will hold its Annual Dinner and Political Leaders Reception Nov. 17 at the Sheraton Carlsbad (5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008). The event topic will be “Economic Forecast” and feature guest speaker Eugenio Aleman, Ph.D., Director and Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities. Cost: BIA members: $95; Non-BIA members: $115 Contact: Danielle Grommersch at 858-514-7020 or email

Tenoré to perform at Hospice of North Coast Community Concerts of RSF event Nov. 11 needs volunteers for Community Concerts of RSF (CCRSF) Resale Shop kicked off its17th season recently in grand danielle@biasandiego.org.

Hospice of the North Coast is looking for volunteers to work in its Resale Shop at 278-B N. El Camino Real, Encinitas (Homegoods Shopping Center). One four-hour shift per week is required. Volunteers assist with customer purchases, pricing, sorting and processing donated merchandise. All proceeds go directly to Hospice, a nonprofit organization. If you are interested,please contact Mary Jo Barry, manager, at 760-943- 9921.

‘Pedal for Pets’ fundraiser to be held MOVE! wellness studio in Solana Beach is holding a fundraider, “Pedal for Pets,” Nov. 19 to help raise money to construct an animal hospital at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. You can help raise funds in one of two ways: Either reserve an indoor cycle for a recommended contribution of $20 per 30 minutes, or just join MOVE! for refreshments and fun, and donate to a worthy cause. The event will run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19. MOVE! is located at 742 Genevieve St., Suite E, Solana Beach, 92075. 858-705-4742.

style with a fabulous and uplifting concert with crooner George Bugatti. Only weeks later CCRSF is presenting the trio of tenors, Tenoré, on Friday, Nov. 11. Tenoré is an award-winning classic tenor pop/op trio. They are known for their powerhouse vocals and rock star charisma and promise to be a powerful concert experience. As usual, doors open at 6:15 p.m. at the Village Church Fellowship Hall for a bit of social time prior to the concert at 7 p.m. Guests have time to mingle with friends while enjoying a glass of wine, wine sponsored by Northern Trust, plus catered light supper selections. Tickets are available at www.ccrsf.org, where short video clips also can be seen of all CCRSF concert artists. Tickets can also be purchased by mail with credit card or check: PO Box 2781, RSF 92067.

Champion fiddler Mari Black performing at benefit concert Multi-style violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black will perform a benefit concert for Women’s Empowerment International (WE) on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:15 p.m. at the North

Coast Repertory Theater. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a wine and appetizer reception. Tickets are $30; interested readers can register online at www.womenempowerment.org The theater is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Solana Beach Holiday Boutique is Nov. 12 The Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society will hold its annual Boutique sale on Nov. 12 at La Colonia Community Center. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and the sale of beautiful handmade gifts and articles will continue until 2 p.m. A gracious hostess with free coffee and tea will be waiting for members of the community at the entry to the Community Center located at 715 Valley Avenue in Solana Beach. The Boutique will feature holiday decorations, clothing, jewelry, accessories, floral arrangements and many other handmade gifts for every person on your list. As in years past, the members of the Civic & Historical Society will have delicious home-baked cakes, cookies and other decadent baked goods for sale. This event is free to the public. Come with your family and friends and participate in the silent auction, hourly raffles, door prizes and you can get your shopping done early.

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NEW DELIGHTS WITH AN OCEAN ON THE SIDE HOLIDAY PARTIES Celebrate the season in the most inspired of settings at the oceanfront Shores Restaurant. Treat your guests to a spectacular surfside view, festive ambiance, and special two-course menu starting at $28 per person for lunch and $36 per person for dinner.

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET Thursday, November 24 | 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. $56 for adults and special pricing for children

Give yourself a break from cooking this year and come to The Shores for a feast sure to please everyone. Enjoy a variety of delicious main courses including Molassas Sage Glazed Ham and Rosemary Roasted Angus Prime Rib, traditional sides, a childrens station, and dessert choices like Caramel Toffee Cheesecake.

NEW SEASONAL MENU! Relax in our oceanview bar or dining room and check out the new menu filled with family-friendly options, such as Beer Battered Baja Fish Tacos and a selection of Angus Craft Burgers.

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November 13-15, December 12-14 | 7 to 11 a.m. | $44 per person Experience nature in action as you watch the waves come right up to our picture windows. Treat yourself to an incredible breakfast buffet filled with choices like Felix’s Wild Mushroom Frittata, Grand Marnier Chocolate Brioche French Toast, Bay Scallop Ceviche, Cranberry Citrus Tosca and Hibiscus Lemon Tart.

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Thursday, November 24 | 12 to 7 p.m. Enjoy an exquisite à la carte menu for a stress-free feast! Start with Espelette Lemongrass Spiced Cobia Crudo or Macadamia Crusted Blue Crab Cake, then select from main courses including Julian Harvest Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast and Colorado Lamb Osso Buco. Menu items subject to change.

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RSF Literary Society kicks off new season

he RSF Literary Society hosted guest speaker Tracy Kidder, author of “A Truck Full of Money” at the first luncheon of its 2016-17 season held Nov. 3 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Look for a story on Kidder in the next issue of the RSF Review (Nov. 17). Online: www.rsfreview.com

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‘Play for P.I.N.K’ at The Bridges

he Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe hosted a “Play for P.I.N.K Wine Tasting Gala” Oct. 25. The event kicked off the “Play for P.I.N.K” golf event. The “Play for P.I.N.K Wine Tasting Gala” featured great wine, food, music, raffle prizes, silent auction, cart decorating and more. Funds raised from the event will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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RSF Foundation event at Coastal Roots Farm

s part of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation’s 35th anniversary celebration, RSF Foundation staff and board members recently toured Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas. Event participants had the opportunity to learn how all of Coastal Roots Farm and Leightag Foundation’s efforts fit together and complement each other. The event also included a variety of speakers, the opportunity to clear and prep the garden for new plants, learning the farm’s crop planning, participating in sustainable farming techniques, a pickling vegetables workshop, lunch and more. In addition to Coastal Roots Farm, the tour of Leichtag Commons included the food forest, vineyard, Syrian refugee art camp, North County hub, and the rest that the property has to offer. For more information, visit www.coastalrootsfarm.org.

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