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■ “Circus Nights” will be memorable benefit for Rady Children’s Hospital. Page 7

■ Pulitzer Prizewinning author extols love of reading. Page 5

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■ RSF couple honored at Project Concern International event. Page 14

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In a close vote, RSF supports a pool and health club study BY KAREN BILLING The results are in on the community-wide vote on the Rancho Santa Fe Association pool and health club professional planning phase. In a close vote, 762 people voted in favor of the Association embarking on a six- to nine-month professional planning phase at a cost of $350,000. A total of 713 people voted against spending the money. The Association board will now decide what the next step will be at the upcoming meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. A total of 1,483 ballots were received on the issue, compared with 1,297 votes in the Garden Club purchase vote and 1,544 ballots cast in the Association board election. Of the pool and health club ballots, election inspector Bruce Bishop said some had to be discarded because they were mailed without a vote being indicated. “We are happy to see that voter participation is alive and well in Rancho Santa Fe, well over the turnout levels for the November state elections and almost twice as large as the turnout in RSF’S HOA votes just a year ago,” said Association Director Heather Slosar, who has led the pool and health club committee. “This is the kind of community participation that we are encouraged to see and we hope gives everyone a level of comfort that the board listens to all members, regardless of our positions in particular issues.”

Two teens arrested for threats leading to school lockdowns BY PAULINE REPARD, KAREN KUCHER AND SUSAN SHRODER, SPECIAL TO THE RSF REVIEW Two teenagers have been arrested as suspects in social media threats posted Nov. 20 in what are believed to be unrelated incidents against two Carmel Valley schools, San Diego police said. A 16-year-old girl who was taken into custody Friday night, Nov. 21, is suspected in a threat the afternoon of Nov. 20 against Canyon Crest Academy, police Lt. Kevin Mayer said in a statement. She is not a student at the school, he said. Earlier Friday, police said a 17-year-old was arrested as a suspect in a threat posted Thursday morning on the Yik Yak social media app against Torrey Pines High School. He was taken into custody Thursday. Police said he is not a Torrey Pines student. The threats are not believed related, Mayer said. “At this time, the Torrey Pines High School threat and the Canyon Crest Academy threat are separate incidents and do not appear to be connected,” Mayer said. Both schools are in the San Dieguito Union High School District. In a news conference held at Torrey Pines High the morning of Nov. 21, San Diego police Capt. Stephanie Rose declined to discuss many details of the investigation. “We take threats like this very seriously and we utilize all resources to determine who is involved,” she said. “The perceived anonymity of the Internet can cease the moment somebody makes a threat.” On Nov. 20, a Torrey Pines High student notified his father that a posting on Yik Yak said the poster would shoot everyone at 11:55 a.m. Torrey Pines Principal David Jaffe, at the Nov. 21 media briefing, said when he learned of the threat around 10:30 See LOCKDOWNS, page 20

November 27, 2014

R. Roger Rowe Grandparents & Special Friends Day

Students in kindergarten and grade 3 performed for delighted grandparents and special friends at the Performing Arts Center at R. Roger Rowe School Nov. 21. (Above) Jacob Kreise and Laura Kreise. See more photos inside. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview. com.

Solana Santa Fe Family Science Night

Solana Santa Fe Elementary School held Family Science Night Nov. 19. Students and their families had the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative science experiments. (Above) Diane, Ian and Eric Lekven. See more inside. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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New directors to join water district board BY JOE TASH Two new directors will join the Santa Fe Irrigation District board next month, and among the issues they identified as top priorities are setting rates and conserving water in the face of an ongoing statewide drought. Augustus “Augie” Daddi and Marlene King will be sworn in for four-year terms in early December, and they will join the water district’s board at its regular meeting on Dec. 18. The district provides water to about 19,400 residents of Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch and Solana Beach. The district has a “cost of service” study under way, which the board will use to determine future rates. No rate increases were imposed for 2014 or 2015, although rates have risen steeply over the past decade. However, because of rising costs from the district’s water suppliers, officials have said they anticipate rate increases in the future. As for conservation, a drought that has gripped California for the past three years could lead to water rationing across the state unless rainfall totals increase this winter. While a portion of the water Santa Fe uses to serve its customers comes from Lake Hodges, most of the district’s supply is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. That agency may impose “allocations” — meaning a fixed amount to its customers — as early as January, said Santa Fe board President Michael Hogan. Hogan, who was unopposed in his re-election bid this fall, will also begin a new four-year term on the water district board in December. “The pressing issue and priority as we start the new year is managing the drought conditions and the impact that will have on our district,” said Hogan. If allocations are imposed, the district will have See WATER, page 26

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RSF Association Board Biz: The vote is in: let’s plan!

BY ANN BOON, PRESIDENT, RANCHO SANTA FE ASSOCIATION BOARD After months of volunteer study, the question went out to voters last month: Do you want the board to authorize up to $350,000 for the professional planning phase of a Health Club facility? A strong voter turnout produced a majority of “yes” responses. So what happens next? First the Association board will seek proposals from engineers to study the soil, the utilities, the parking and other aspects of infrastructure critical to the proposed site. The board will also work with architects and health club professionals to determine precisely what amenities would be included in a Rancho Santa Fe facility. We will be reaching out in many ways to all members of the community, including members of the Tennis and Golf Clubs, to hear your ideas and to address your concerns. Finally, the RSF Finance Committee will be

Ann Boon analyzing various models for funding of construction costs and of annual operating expenses. Probably in the fall of 2015, when the board has had a chance to review all the studies, plans and analyses, we will send the specific proposal to the voters for a final vote on whether to move forward with the project. Nine months seems like a long time, but there is a lot of work to do and all the experts have told us that it will take that long to complete this phase. Meanwhile, as I have mentioned before, the board is receiving proposals to improve cell coverage. We really hope to have a contract for that project signed by January. In addi-

tion, broadband providers are offering bids for improved and expanded broadband service. The board will be considering these proposals as well as reviewing results of the fiberto-home study when we receive that completed study in January. It is our hope that we will make our decision and financial commitment for our broadband future by March 2015. We will keep you posted — so stay tuned. The holiday season will officially start on Thursday with America’s favorite day, Thanksgiving. If you prefer to skip the hours in the kitchen and spend the time relaxing with your family and friends, consider feasting at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The event is open to all Covenant residents. Call the Club for reservations: 858-756-1182. Covenant festivities continue at the Golf Club on Sunday, Nov. 30, with the Tree Lighting party at 4:30 p.m. Also open to all residents. Call the Club for

details. I am very grateful this year for many, many things. Like you, I am thankful to live in such a special place as Rancho Santa Fe. I sincerely appreciate all the

emails and calls I receive from residents each week. I’m very thankful to live in a community that feels so vibrant and alive with new ideas. Can you feel the new energy? It’s the energy that

comes from people working together. Thanks to my hard-working fellow directors on the RSF Association board. And thanks to all of you.

Rancho Santa Fe Fire District offers fire prevention tips for a safe holiday season Thanksgiving is here and the holidays are upon us. The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season and encourages you to include safety in your festivities and traditions. Here are a few items to consider that may help keep your holidays merry and bright. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the incidence of fires increases during the winter holidays. The greater use of candles and bringing Christmas trees and other decorations into the home are the leading causes of these fires. In fact, in December, 11 percent of home candle fires start with decorations, compared with just 4 percent the rest of the year. Also, when a Christmas tree is the first material to ignite in a fire, it is likely to be much more serious. On average, a death occurs in 1 of 40 home fires caused by Christmas trees, far greater than the 1 out of 142 home fires caused by another source. By keeping these safety tips in mind while decorating for the holidays, you can help reduce the risk of a holiday disaster: • Keep candles in proper holders and away from decorations and other combustible materials. • Do not use lighted candles to decorate Christmas trees. • When leaving the room, even if just for a few seconds, make sure all candles have been put out. • Do not place Christmas trees close to a heat source. • Do not leave cut Christmas trees up for longer than 2 weeks. • If you have a live tree, keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. Trees absorb water through the root system, not their pine needles. • Make sure decorations are made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant, or non-com See TIPS, page 19

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Gene implants may hold promise for Alzheimer’s research, says UCSD expert BY DIANE Y. WELCH Experimentation with genetic implants in Alzheimer’s patients may yield a way to stop or slow the loss of healthy brain cells, a medical expert told the The Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild recently. The guild held an informative presentation about Alzheimer’s disease on Nov. 13 at the Rancho Santa Fe library. Dr. Michael Rafii, director of the Memory Disorders Clinic and assistant professor at UCSD, discussed advances in research. Rafii’s lecture was the last of three in the Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Series offered by the library guild in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. November is designated as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. Rafii was introduced by Lynn Mullowney, AA associate director, Western region. Susan Appleby, guild membership and development manager, opened up the evening. The lecture had a Q & A format with the audience asking questions about the disease. More than 60,000 San Diegans have Alzheimer’s, making it the third leading cause of death countywide. Rafii fielded questions

L-R: Susan Appleby, RSF Library Guild membership and development manager; Dr. Michael Rafii, director of the Memory Disorders Clinic and assistant professor at UCSD; and Lynn Mullowney, Alzheimer’s Association associate director, Western region. PHOTO BY DIANE Y. WELCH and explained up-to-theminute advances in the field of brain health. Asked about genetic testing, Rafii said that with a movement toward personalized health care, it is possible to test for an Alzheimer’s gene. “There must be a family history of an early onset form of dementia, typically for those in their 30s through 50s, to test for some of the mutated genes that lead to Alzheimer’s.� However, these cases make up only about 1 per-

cent of all Alzheimer’s patients. “And it is very challenging to pinpoint the gene and replace it with a good one,� he said. But a double-blind, placebo-controlled study was just completed at UCSD that implanted a virus into study participants’ brains. The virus carried a gene encouraging healthy brain cells to grow. Results are expected in the summer of 2015, said Rafii. It is known that 99 percent of Alzheimer’s patients

have an under-excretion of the protein beta amyloid — which forms tangles called plaques — out of the brain. These plaques are a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease. During sleep, damaged cells and other waste products in the brain are released into the bloodstream where the liver metabolizes and rids the body of them. Disrupted sleep can interfere with this clearance and impair the brain to get rid of beta amyloid. The plaque build-up damages the brain’s hippocampus, which starts to die off. “Its job is memory function,� said Rafii. “That is why Alzheimer’s patients always present with ‘I’m forgetting.’� With Alzheimer’s, the shrinkage of the brain is accelerated. Instead of 1 percent a year for healthy adults over age 50, it is 2.5 percent a year — and after five years, there is a 12.5 percent shrinkage. “This allows us to compare Alzheimer’s disease processes versus normal process,� said Rafii. He described the different forms of dementia, a syndrome where patients have trouble thinking. Alzheimer’s causes 80 percent of dementia cases.

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Pulitzer-winning author Anna Quindlen extols love of reading at Words Alive luncheon BY LOIS ALTER MARK “Nobody likes the arbitrariness of art,” sighed Anna Quindlen at the recent sold-out annual Words Alive Author’s Luncheon. “I once told Edgar Doctorow I was getting ready to go on tour, and he said, ‘Oh, now you’ll have to pretend you understand why we do what we do.’” More than 550 readers filled the Marriott Marquis ballroom to hear the Pulitzer Prize-winning author pretend to understand why she does what she does. But Quindlen doesn’t pretend. Warm and down to earth, she was open and humble about what she calls the “unconscious” part of her writing process. Interviewed onstage by UC San Diego professor Seth Lerer, she shared personal stories about her children, her latest novel, “Still Life With Breadcrumbs,” and her own love affair with reading. “My favorite activity in the whole world is reading,” Quindlen admitted. “If I never wrote another word, I would be fine with that. But if I couldn’t read, I don’t know how I could live.” She revealed that there’s

UC San Diego professor Seth Lerer with guest author Anna Quindlen. PHOTO COURTESY KAY COLLIER AND KEVIN CALDWELL nothing she enjoys more than talking about books with her three grown children, all of whom are devoted readers — even if they don’t always see eye to eye on them. “My oldest son loves Joseph Conrad and Herman Melville, both of whom are cool, more cerebral writers,” she explained. “But ‘Heart of Darkness’ and ‘Moby Dick’ just don’t resonate with me. I prefer warmer, emotional stories. I love Edith Wharton, and ‘House of Mirth’ is one of my favorite books.”

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Quindlen believes that reading is never about the book itself; it’s actually about the reader. She rereads a Charles Dickens novel every summer, and is convinced that re-reading books at different stages of your life offers a different experience each time. “For example, I read Anna Karenina in college and felt dreadful for Anna,” she said. “She was married to this dry bureaucrat, but she had fallen in love with the seductive Vronsky and couldn’t just go off with him so — spoiler alert — she jumped in front of a train. When I read

it after I had children, I thought, ‘This is a novel about a woman who is vain and self-obsessed enough to leave her son.’ That would never have occurred to me at 20. But, at 37, with three kids, that was the only way I could see it. And it’s the only way I’ve been able to see it since.” Because reading and her children are so closely intertwined, Quindlen has often handed her kids books when there were subjects that were challenging to talk about or that needed to be enlarged. “My son went through puberty early and I couldn’t say to him, ‘I know all this stuff is going on and it’s making you feel like a totally twisted puppy,’” she said. “So I just gave him ‘Portnoy’s Complaint.’” Books have been a vital part of Quindlen’s life since she was a child herself, and she credits “Little Women” for making her believe she could actually become a writer. “What’s so powerful about that book to someone like me — other than the fact that Jo is such an outlier and doesn’t want to play by

the rules — is that she wants to be a writer, her family just assumes she’ll be a writer and she becomes a writer,” said Quindlen. “For a girl growing up not knowing anyone who was a writer, there wasn’t anyone I could turn to in that way. The closest thing, to me, was Jo March.” Because she loves to do school visits and show young people that they, too, can become writers, Quindlen spent time with the teens at the Lindsay School. Here’s what she wrote about it on Facebook: “I have to pay tribute to the students I met at the Lindsay School in San Diego on Friday. Residents of that city may know Lindsay as a school for teenaged mothers; I saw it as a place filled with serious, curious, poised young women who were engaged and engaging in conversation. Whether questioning the ending of my novel ‘Black and Blue,’ wondering how to sell their own writing, or asking to have a book signed for their children, they were aces. Difficult pasts for many of them,

for sure, but I’m betting on the future. It took me back, to see those babies napping and toddlers playing in the day care center and the one young mom nursing in the back row in class. Dawn Miller is their teacher, and she proves every day what I always say: Teachers are the most important professionals in America because they change lives. I was so happy to spend part of the day with her and her students.” The Lindsay School is the site of one of Words Alive’s flagship Adolescent Book Groups. The mission of Words Alive, a San Diegobased nonprofit founded by Leslye Lyons in 1999, is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading. It does this by providing volunteerled reading experiences for children and youth, education opportunities for parents, scholarships for continuing education, and access to and ownership of quality reading materials. To learn more and to join the mailing list for next year’s Author’s Luncheon, visit www.wordsalive.org.

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TPHS student documentary lets inspirational classmate shine • ‘Just Like You’ depicts determination, daily challenges of teen with cerebral palsy BY KAREN BILLING Torrey Pines High School sophomore Ashton Tu was looking for a subject for a documentary film and couldn’t think of a better one than her classmate, Jake Froman. She admired Jake’s relentlessly positive attitude and his patience and endurance through his daily life, not letting cerebral palsy hold him back. “Jake is so happy, and that’s really an inspiration,” Ashton said. With her film, Ashton wanted to shine a new light on people with disabilities and help Jake express himself and make his mark. The film may be short, but the impact is long — Jake’s big smile lights up the screen. “Jake literally gets up every day smiling,” says

Jake’s mom, Jen, in the documentary. “One of his routine sayings is, ‘I’m so excited.’ Even if the reason is just that tomorrow is Thursday.” Ashton’s documentary on Jake, “Just Like You,” was completed this summer as part of Pacific Arts Movement’s Reel Voices program, a 12-week summer internship to help students learn about film production and how to become socially conscious storytellers. Ashton, like all 10 students in the program, received a $500 scholarship for her work. The film was screened at the San Diego Asian Film Festival this month and was recently named the Best Documentary Film in the Youth On! Film Festival in Madison, Wis. The film has also been

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Jake Froman and Ashton Tu. PHOTO BY KAREN BILLING shown in several Torrey Pines classes. “The response has been almost overwhelming,” said Jen. “The comments have been really pretty remarkable.” The Fromans knew Jake had a brain injury at the time of his birth, but they didn’t receive the diagnosis of cerebral palsy until he was 4 months old. As seen in footage in Ashton’s film, Jake has undergone all kinds of different therapies to learn to do things like swim and walk on his own, which he can do now with some help. “He really keeps in shape and is always working on his walking,” Jen said, noting he aims to start working with a trainer to build some muscle. In the film, Jake’s father, Jim, said his son is always happy and smiling through his therapies. “He doesn’t complain, he keeps his head down, he works hard,” Jim said. Ashton first met Jake when they were eighth-graders at Carmel Valley Middle School. “I thought, ‘Wow, this kid is really cool,’” Ashton said. The pair had a freshman English class together at Torrey Pines, which gave Ashton another opportunity to interact with Jake. “She’s nice,” Jake said. In the film, teacher Brenda Robinette talks about how sometimes students are intimidated to speak with Jake, because when he speaks, it’s a sound they’re not used to. However, many students, like Ashton, are affected by having him in class. “He has that way to bring people back to what’s human about them,” Robinette said in the film. “I definitely see him working with people, inspiring people.” To ask permission to work with Jake, Ashton contacted the Fromans in April. Jen said Ashton wrote her a “beautiful” note telling her why she wanted to do a film about her son, and she was more than comfortable in letting Ashton follow her family. “I believe Jake is a hero who deserves more credibility for his hard work, and many will find his story touching,” Ashton wrote. “I specifically want to highlight Jake from any other because he is an extraordinary example of a per-

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son with a great attitude who does not let his disabilities limit or define him.” As for Jake, he was more than willing to have a film made about him and not nervous at all about being its star. “Jake told me he wants her to do a full-length movie now,” Jen said with a laugh. Ashton filmed a summer’s worth of activities, tagging along on bowling trips, filming the family having fun in the pool, going out for frozen yogurt, sitting down for meals and doing Jake’s favorite new activity: running races with Team Hoyt, a nonprofit that assists families in inclusion in sports. The Pathman family of Carmel Valley introduced the Fromans to Team Hoyt. Jim and Lisa Pathman compete in triathlons and other endurance events with their 16-year-old twins Shane and Riley, who also have cerebral palsy. In July, Ashton accom-

panied Jake to the Bolt to the Q 5K to film him competing with his family. Ashton was there to see him off from the start line to the finish line, his crossing shown on the Jumbotron at Qualcomm Stadium. While the family accompanies Jake on the 5K distances, he takes on the longer races with Team Hoyt volunteers. On Nov. 16, Jake did the Silver Strand Half Marathon. It was his sixth half marathon in the past 15 months — he has also completed the Carlsbad Half Marathon and San Diego Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon in 2014. Ashton’s own perceptions of Jake changed during the documentary process. “I was really surprised by the atmosphere of the family. Honestly, I thought it was going to be really sad,” Ashton said. The family wasn’t sad at all — they keep a positive attitude about Jake and support him no matter what. Ashton was also impressed when she found out that Jake takes all regular education classes at school — he has an aide who helps him take notes and proctors his tests, but he does all the work that other students do. “The school has been incredible in giving him what he needs to be successful in regular education,” Jen said. “All of his teachers have been amazing. They recognize his intelligence and what he’s capable of.” The hardest part of the filmmaking process for Ashton was taking the four hours of footage she had collected and editing it See STUDENT, page 20

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RSF co-chair promises upcoming ‘Circus Nights’ will be memorable benefit for Rady Children’s Hospital BY DIANE Y. WELCH The Rancho Santa Fe Unit (RSF Unit) of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary has another “evening to remember” planned for its guests who attend its upcoming gala “Circus Nights” at the Grand Del Mar on Jan. 31, 2015. “It will blow their minds,” said gala co-chair Sandra Den Uijl (pronounced “owl”). Her partner chairing the event is Greta Sybert, with 14 women total on the planning committee. After eight years of using standup comedy for the gala entertainment, last year a new theme was introduced by then-chairwoman Roni McGuire, with “Bohemian Nights.” Guests enjoyed an elegant sit-down dinner accompanied by the musical talents of acclaimed performer David Garrett, said Den Uijl. With the “nights” theme established, the book “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern sparked inspiration for the 2015 gala. Il Circo, a group of acrobatic performers similar to Cirque de Soleil, will provide the evening’s entertainment performing “Viaggio,” a theatrical story of a child’s dream. VIP guests will be able to mingle and interact with performers from 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., the gala is open to general admission with a silent auction, mini-live auction, then sit-down dinner and live auction by Clint Bell, followed by the hourlong entertainment by Il Circo. The after-party with DJ and dessert starts at 10 p.m. Funds raised will benefit the Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center with a mission to create a new resuscitation room. Den Uijl is an “accountant by trade and a little bit of a nerd by heart,” she said. Born in Texas, but raised in Mexico, she graduated with a double master’s degree in accounting and worked for many years in the corporate world in Mexi-

de Fairbanks, Den Uijl was introduced to members who were also active in the RSF Unit and they invited her to see Rady Children’s Hospital for herself. “I walked through the halls and it changed my life,” Den Uijl recalled. “I had never visited the hospital, as my kids were pretty healthy. I saw that these ladies were so passionate about it, and I had no idea it

Gala Co-Chair Sandra Den Uijl of the Jan. 31 event. COURTESY PHOTO

co, retiring seven years ago. “I had gone as far as I wanted to go, and life was taking me in a different direction.” said Den Uijl who now lives with her husband, Henny, in Fairbanks Ranch. That decision left a void in her daily life. She asked herself, “What can I do with myself without becoming a nagging wife?” Being active in the nonprofit Las Damas

even existed.” Den Uijl discovered her own passion, as she wanted to give back in thanks for the health of her boys, she said. “It was exactly where I needed to be.” For the past five years, she has volunteered for the RSF Unit, doing almost “every role” to prepare her for the gala chair. “I think it is the accountant in me,” she joked.

The evening will have many surprises, with the silent auction being much more interactive than in prior years, said Den Uijl. But mostly “it is going to be a lot of fun,” she said. To experience “Circus Nights” on Jan. 31, 2015 at the Grand Del Mar, visit the RSF Unit website at rcha-rsf. org. Tickets will be available soon.

CCA Festival of the Arts set for Dec. 6 The Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Festival of the Arts will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Come see performances by the dance, vocal, instrumental, theater and film conservatory programs, and enjoy work produced by the fine arts and humanities students. Student art will be for sale, and food and drinks by Crepes Bonaparte and The Nest will be available for purchase. Tickets are $6 for students and $10 for adults and will be available at the door. CCA is located at 5951 E Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130; www.cc. sduhsd.net/

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CCA cross country girls advance to state

The Torrey Pines girls volleyball team won their fourth straight CIF championship. Photos by Anna Scipione

Seven members of Canyon Crest Academy girls’ varsity cross country team hit the ground running at the San Diego CIF Championships on Nov. 22 at Morley Field in Balboa Park. Junior Kelly Bernd ran the 2.75-mile course in 16:43.57 and won the Division 3 race. The girls competed against 14 high schools in Division 3. The team placed second in an impressive team effort, punching their ticket to the 2014 CIF State Cross Country Championships next weekend in Fresno. Pictured (L-R): Coach Andrew Corman, Erin Beck, Naomi Smitham, Kelly Bernd, Corinne Chapkis, Nicole Estess, Katarina LaSpada, Ann Ryan, coaches Ted Thompson and Rob Lusitana.

Four-peat for Torrey Pines Falcon volleyball BY TERRY MONAHAN, SPECIAL TO RSF REVIEW The Torrey Pines girls volleyball team won their fourth consecutive CIF championship over Canyon Crest Academy on Saturday, Nov. 22. The top-seeded Falcons beat the neighboring Ravens with a 25-19, 26-24, 25-13 victory at Cathedral Catholic High School. The title is the 17th for the Falcons (27-6), who survived quite a scare in the second game. The score was tied 15 times and the lead changed hands seven times before junior Savvy Simo’s kill all but ended any hopes of a comeback by the No. 2 Ravens (28-7). Senior Savannah Rennie, who will graduate early and enroll in Cal in January, finished with 12 Mollie Frager and Hannah Schraekills, six blocks and an ace in her “last hurrah” in ger celebrate their championship. high school volleyball. Simo had 13 kills and Jillian Strockis had nine kills, two blocks and two aces. Jolie Rasmussen and Lindsey Fry each led the Ravens with four kills. “Game two was huge,” said Falcons coach Brennan Dean, who has a title in all four of his seasons as coach. “I’m jealous of our tennis team with 25 straight titles. My four is way short of them.”

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Local couple positioned for pre-eminence in thoroughbred circles • Pavla and Erik Nygaard own 60 horses in three states, and hope to build an operation based on home-breds BY LESLIE CARTER Pavla and Erik Nygaard are poised to be a significant presence in the world of thoroughbred horse racing. They now own 60 thoroughbreds — 20 in Florida, 20 in Kentucky, and 20 in Southern California — and oversee this operation from a hilltop home in Del Mar. Irish Surf, the Nygaards’ star, trained by Dan Hendricks, a 4-year-old colt sired by Giant’s Causeway, tackles the Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup on Thanksgiving Day. He won the Cougar II here last summer, while setting a track record at a mile and a half. He ran fifth in the Pacific Classic at a mile and a quarter. On Oct. 31, he placed in the Las Vegas Marathon, a $200,000 mile-and-three-quarters event run before the Breeders Cup at Santa Anita. Irish Surf has demonstrated that he prefers long distances. And he doesn’t sulk when he doesn’t win. “We used to joke that he has such a high opinion of himself, he couldn’t care less what actually happens in the race,” said Pavla. “At the finish line, he continues on until he passes all the other horses, so he can say to himself, ‘I beat you.’ He’s really hard to pull up.” Erik said. Although relatively new to the sport, Pavla and Erik are deeply involved as owners. Pavla is a hands-on Girl Friday, doing whatever needs to get done. She keeps in

contact with two trainers, and farm managers at Chesapeake in Lexington, Ky., on their farm in Florida, and at Ballena Vista Farm in Ramona. She is constantly learning and trying out her ideas on Hendricks, her patient trainer. She was born in Czechoslovakia in the Moravian area to two university professors. Her father was a known dissident and a signatory of the Charter of 77 during the Prague Spring (1968). In eighth grade, Pavla made an innocent joke about the Russians and was marked as a discipline problem at her school. Her mother believed Pavla was growing up under a shadow and wouldn’t have a chance for advanced education or a meaningful job because of her background if they didn’t leave Czechoslovakia. When Pavla was 16 they gained permission to visit Yugoslavia, and grasped the opportunity to escape through the mountains to Austria (a reverse “Sound of Music,” said Pavla). They parked their car and started walking their dog — to appear as “two dumb blond women getting lost during a summer hike.” After seven hours, they made it down over rough terrain and a perilous cliff. An Austrian border guard took them to a police station to apply for asylum. After two or three days at the jail (“It seemed like an eternity”), and five months in a refugee camp, they were accepted by

Erik Nygaard with 2-year-old filly Christmas Secret, an unraced prospect from the couple’s Thor-Bred Stable. Photo by Pavla Nygaard. Canada. Pavla completed her education and worked in Vancouver, B.C., where her mother still lives. Erik grew up in Michigan, graduated from MIT, worked for TRW as a rocket scientist designing microprocessors for navigation, then went into finance on Wall Street for 21 years. Erik and Pavla met online “before it was fashionable.” As Erik retired from finance, he pursued a real estate opportunity in Florida. But in order to purchase a vacant parcel, they also had to purchase the adjacent horse boarding business. Instead of selling that operation, they decided to

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RSF Golf Club’s Holiday Tree arrives; tree lighting event to be held Nov. 30 The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club’s Holiday Tree — more than 15 feet high — arrived Nov. 21 (see photo at right). The RSF Golf Club will kick off the holiday season with its third annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, Nov. 30. Attendees are invited to arrive at 4:30 p.m. for holiday treats such as s’mores, a petting zoo for the children and live entertainment by festive carolers. The tree will be lit around 5-5:15 p.m., as soon as it gets dark. Last year, more than 300 people attended the tree lighting, according to RSF Golf Club Manager Al Castro. “It’s just a great family time,” Castro said. He said many families opt to stay for dinner at the club, so he encouraged people to reserve early. The club will host several holiday events throughout the season, including its Holiday Gift Boutique from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, a Santa Day Brunch from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, and a New Year’s Eve party starting at 7:30 p.m. For information or to reserve, call 858-756-1182. Photo by Jon Clark.

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RSF unit of Rady’s Children’s Hospital hosts holiday luncheon and boutique Dec. 4 The Rancho Santa Fe unit of Rady Children’s Hospital is holding a Holiday Luncheon with boutique shopping starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Rancho Valencia, 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased at www.

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RSF Community Center Holiday Boutique to be held Dec. 11 Back by popular demand, the RSF Community Center’s second Annual Holiday Boutique will take place Thursday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the RSF Community Center located behind the public library. Join your Rancho Santa Fe neighbors and discover new holiday treasures at this

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RSF Garden Club wreathmaking event is Dec. 11 The RSF Garden Club will hold its annual wreathmaking event on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the RSF Garden Club patio. Fresh greens will be provided by the RSF Association. Hardware will be supplied by the RSF Garden Club. Limited dried materials and decorations will also be provided. Please bring your own gloves and clippers. Your first wreath will be donated to seniors or the needy; the second wreath you may take with you. Garden Club members pay $5 for materials; non-members pay $10 to be collected at the event. RSVP to Shirley Corless: shirleycorless@gmail.com or 760-753-8578.

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RSF Estate and Fine Jewelry to host Holiday Open House Dec. 4, with sales to help nonprofit Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry will be hosting a family- and pet-friendly Holiday Open House Celebration from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. The event, at 6024 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe, will include holiday entertainment by musician Ean Corbett, free appetizers from Rancho Santa Fe Bistro, holiday cookies by Claire’s on Cedros Bakery and Café, hosted beverages and an opportunity drawing. A portion of all event sale proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Shelter to Soldier. All guests who attend to purchase jewelry that night, or who preview items that night and return to buy items by Dec. 31, will contribute to the donation back to the charity. Opportunity drawing items include an Anna Beck gold cuff from Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry, a silk scarf from the White Rainbow Collection, a turtle sculpture from Rock-n-Rusties, and a gift basket from Beautiful You Skin and Body Rejuvenation. Shelter to Soldier is a San Diego-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to become certified psychiatric service companions for post-9/11 U.S. combat veterans with PTSD (www.sheltertoseoldier.org). Studies estimate that 1 in every 5 military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghani- Rancho Santa Fe Jewelry owner stan is suffering from PTSD. Coleen Freeman with Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry specializes granddaughter Abby Freeman. in a variety of services including expert cleaning, re-siz- COURTESY PHOTO ing, jewelry and watch repair, custom jewelry design, pearl re-stringing, appraisal, and acquisition or consignment of gold pieces, diamonds, estate, antique, designer/gemstone jewelry and watches. According to owner Coleen Freeman, “We’re pleased to host this event celebrating over 30 years of operation in Rancho Santa Fe and honored to donate back a portion of proceeds to Shelter to Soldier. Our philanthropic component to benefit veterans will be extended throughout the holiday shopping season for those who visit our open house. In the spirit of giving during the holidays, we hope to make a difference.” To learn more, visit www.ranchosantafejewelers.com or call 858-756-4047.

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RSF student hosting Pajama Drive benefit Rancho Santa Fe resident Olivia Scafidi (above), a Pacific Ridge seventh-grader, is hosting a Pajama Drive to benefit the UCSD Pediatric Burn Unit. For many young patients, pajamas and slippers provide a comforting and cheerful alternative to hospital gowns and booties. Now through Dec. 2, new pajamas and slippers for children ages 1 to 10 can be dropped off at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, the Rancho Santa Fe Church of the Nativity, or at Pacific Ridge School.

Red Nose Run/Walk benefits two charities Dec. 19 The Red Nose Run/Walk will be taking off down the Del Mar Beach in its 23rd year come Dec. 19. Day of race registration begins at 1 p.m., the race starts at 2 p.m. This event benefits two local 501(c)3 charities, Semper Fi Fund and Fresh Start Surgical gifts. Sign up now and save on early registration at rednoserun.info.

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Canyon Crest Academy senior Peter Lillian earns award for superior journalism Canyon Crest Academy senior Peter Lillian has been recognized for superior journalism by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Peter received a third place 2014 Gold Circle Award in the nonfiction magazine article category for his story “The Mural,” which was published in Global Vantage, a print and online magazine run by students from Canyon Crest Academy, Pacific Ridge School and Kibera Girls Soccer Academy (Kibera, Kenya). “The Mural” recounted Peter’s vivid impressions from his trip to Israel in 2011.

Peter Lillian’s article was published in Global Vantage magazine. The magazine represents the founding chapter of The Global Journal Project, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing stories and forming relationships across in-

ternational and cultural boundaries. In recent years, the annual Gold Circle competition has attracted more than 15,000 entries, with just 1,200 awards being given in the 204 different entry categories. The 2014 Gold Circle Awards are the most recent in a long list of accolades for Global Vantage. Last year, the studentrun magazine was honored with both the Edmund J. Sullivan Award and the Gold Crown award — the latter being the highest recognition by the CSPA.

Village Church Community Theater to present ‘Rented Christmas: The Musical’ Tickets are going fast for the Village Church Community Theater’s production of “Rented Christmas: The Musical.” The production will run Dec. 5-7, with performance times at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Set in the early 1900s, “Rented Christmas: The Musical” is a joyful story about a wealthy bachelor who hasn’t enjoyed a real Christmas for years. On a whim, he decides to rent Christmas — a tree with presents, Christmas carols, and a wife and five children — from a local rental shop. Local child actors accept the jobs, but come down with measles. The nearby orphanage saves the day. This story of a “Rented Christmas” will be a perfect way to begin the 2014 Christmas season. Tickets are available online at www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org. Reserved seating is $15. General admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children (12 years and under). Family package is $25 (two adults and two children, 12 years and under). The Village Church Community Theater is at 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Call 858-756-2441, ext. 128.

RSF Golf Club hosts holiday gift boutique Dec. 2 Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club will host a Holiday Gift Boutique from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the clubhouse. Shoppers can mingle with other RSF Association members and their guests, enjoying the decorations, music and twinkling lights that set a magical mood among cheery vendors and their delightful gift items! Choose from a plethora of jewelry, creative garden art, holiday creations, candy, kiddy gifts, doggie items, snappy apparel (no bad Santa sweaters — promise!) and more. Guests can also buy a glass of wine or a seasonal libation. Admission is free. Afterwards, stay for Chef Brian’s “Midwinter Fare” featuring seasonal food. Reservations highly encouraged for dinner at 858-756-1182.

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PCI raises more than $500,000 to serve children around the world •San Diego-based nonprofit honors local humanitarians San Diego-based nonprofit PCI (Project Concern International) raised more than $500,000 at its 26th annual Hands Across Borders gala held Nov. 15 in support of its efforts to meet the needs of children in 16 countries around the world. Co-chaired by Molly Eldredge and Mell Gallahue, the event brought together over 600 people at the San Diego Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier to celebrate PCI’s work. The evening honored three local philanthropists who have each made a difference in the lives of millions of children. Community leader and La Jolla resident Anne Otterson became one of only three people in PCI’s 53-year history to receive the organization’s Founder’s Award. Rancho Santa Fe residents Harry Leibowitz and Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz, co-founders of the World of Children Award, received PCI’s 2014 Humanitarian Award for serving vulnerable children worldwide. The Leibowitzes were presented their award by actress Stephanie March, best known for her role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. “PCI is committed to transforming the lives of children and families living in desperate poverty around the world, and we are proud to honor the hard work of people like Anne Otterson and Harry and Kay Leibowitz, whose humanitarian efforts have touched millions,” said PCI President & CEO George Guimaraes.

“And thanks to the kindness and generosity of San Diegans like Papa Doug Manchester, whose $50,000 donation was the largest of the evening, we are in a better to position to provide moms and dads around the world with the tools and resources they need to make a better life for their children,” added Guimaraes. A highlight from the evening was remarks from PCI’s Senior Manager in India, Yawar Qaiyum, whose programs working with vulnerable children and youth on the streets of New Delhi has reached over 35,000 children and youth. He was introduced by Eldredge and Gallahue who visited the program last year with their daughters. Guests at the gala were able to bid on artisanal crafts from around the world, including textiles from India, woven baskets from Botswana, and jewelry from Guatemala, and at the end of the evening, 75 generous San Diegans made public pledges from $100 to $50,000. PCI is a global health, development, and humanitarian organization working in 16 countries. It was founded in San Diego 53 years ago after a local doctor was inspired by saving two children’s lives while volunteering in Tijuana. The organization is dedicated to saving lives and building healthy communities around the globe, benefiting over 10 million people annually in Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more information, visit www.pciglobal.org.

George Guimaraes (PCI President), Stephanie March (actress; presenter), Harry and Kay Leibowitz (honorees), Anne Otterson (honoree), Gaddi Vasquez (PCI board chair)

Kieran and Mell Gallahue (event co-chair), Ted and Molly Eldredge (event co-chair), “Papa” Doug and Geniya Manchester

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Single-level estate located in the covenant of Rancho Santa Fe. Gated and very private, on 2.86 all usable acres, the property features a spectacular custom-designed and built, four-bedroom main house, an attached pool house/guest house, a detached guest house, expansive lawns, gardens, fountains and pool with spa. In 2006, the property was extensively remodeled and expanded using only the fines materials and craftsmanship. Garaging for 4 cars.

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CCA student filmmakers create documentary short on 10th Switchfoot Bro-Am BY KRISTINA HOUCK With behind-the-scenes access to San Diego-based, Grammy-award-winning rock band Switchfoot this summer, four young Carmel Valley filmmakers captured the 10th annual Bro-Am surf contest and concert, which has raised more than $1 million for local underprivileged teens in the past decade. “Working with Switchfoot was incredible,” said Canyon Crest Academy senior Brandon Chase, who worked alongside fellow student filmmakers John De Vito, Nick Snyder and Evan Stefanko. “Even though we’re in high school, they treated us like we were at the same level as them. They didn’t treat us any different. It was one of the most professional projects I’ve ever been a part of.” A production of Envision Cinema and the school program CCA-TV, the short film, “Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, the Bro-Am Documentary,” focuses on the band’s mission to give back to its hometown. Like the filmmakers, members of the band also grew up in San Dieguito Union High School District. “It’s such an awesome experience for high school students to be able to do a documentary about a real concert with a major artist,” said Mark Raines, the cinema coordinator of Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision, which offers day classes and after-school programs for cinema, dance, digital and fine art, instrumental music, Brandon Chase filming the theater, and vocal music. “The cool thing is they’re documentary. from the same school district, they live in this community and the money goes to benefit teenagers in their hometown.” From filming and editing, to interviewing and scheduling, the four students developed a variety of skills while working on the project, which took two days to shoot and nearly three months to complete. “I definitely learned how to work with others and incorporate someone else’s views or opinions in a project,” said Brandon, who aspires to work in the film industry. Having already screened the documentary for their Envision Cinema peers, the filmmakers are set to debut their short film during the Envision Festival of the Arts, which takes place from 3-8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Canyon Crest Academy. Tickets cost $6 for students and $10 for adults. The film is also available online at www.youtube.com/CCATelevision. “I’m really happy with it,” said John, a junior at Canyon Crest Academy, who also has a dream to be a professional director. “In the end, it came out really well and we got everything we really wanted to get. I think we told a pretty good story.”

Left: Nick Snyder, John De Vito, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Evan Stefanko

Left: Evan Stefanko and Nick Snyder interview Tim Foreman of the band Switchfoot Courtesy photos

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bustible materials. • Buy only lights and electrical decorations bearing the name of an independent testing lab, and carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and maintenance. • Thoroughly inspect light strings, new or used, and replace damaged items before plugging in lights. • Do not overload extension cords, and always use circuit-protected outlet receptacles. • Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving the house or going to bed. Exercising caution while cooking is also an important component of holiday safety. The USFA states that more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day. And, according to the National Fire Protection Association, most cooking fires start when food is left on unattended on a hot stove. Never leave food unattended on a hot stove. Maintain a 3-foot kid-free safety zone around the stove, and turn all pot handles over counters and away from a heat source.

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Besides decorating safely and using caution while cooking, it is vital to make sure the life-safety systems in the home are functioning properly. Test the batteries in each smoke alarm in your house. If you haven’t replaced the batteries within the past year, it is a good idea to do so at this time, even if they pass the test. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms should be tested as well, per the manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have a CO alarm, consider installing one. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless toxic gas that is responsible for hundreds of deaths nationwide each year. Besides installing alarms, you can protect your family by doing the following: • Make sure all gas appliances are in good working condition. You may want to have someone from the gas company come out and inspect your gas lines for leaks. • Keep your chimneys clear of debris and make sure your furnace is in good working order. • Keep the door between the home and an attached garage closed at all times. If you suspect CO poisoning has occurred, call

9-1-1. Ventilate the area, turn off potentially problematic appliances, and leave the house. Do not reenter the building until you are cleared to do so by emergency personnel. Make sure all medical personnel know you suspect CO poisoning. Many homes within the Fire District are equipped with residential fire sprinkler systems. When a sprinkler is exposed to high enough heat, the sprinkler cap falls off and the capsule in the sprinkler head will break, allowing water to flow. Sprinklers can control or even extinguish a fire before heat and smoke turn deadly, allowing everyone to escape safely and limiting damage to the home. For safety, and to be sure the automatic fire sprinkler is operating properly, remember the following “Do’s and Don’ts”: • DO visually check your system, including the sprinkler heads, for damage. • DO NOT hang anything from the fire sprinkler heads or pipes. • DO NOT paint the fire sprinkler covers or heads. • DO NOT tamper with the fire sprinkler heads. • DO NOT hide sprinkler heads behind furniture, decorations, etc.

Proper use and maintenance of the Sprinkler Fire Alarm, located outside the residence, is also important. Make sure the bell remains clear of debris, including bird nests, and that the label sign is visible at all times. Homeowners should also test their sys-

tems periodically to make sure water is able to flow through the system with correct water pressure. Find step-by-step instructions for testing your system at http://www.rsffire.org/sprinklers/sprinklers/intro.html. — RSF Fire Department

‘Project Wish List’ drive to benefit Woodward Center The fourth annual “Project Wish List” donation drive has begun, operated by Jenny Seaboldt, fueled by family, friends and the San Diego community. The goal is to collect as many donations as possible to fulfill Helen Woodward Animal Center’s “Wish List” as seen on their website. The Helen Woodward Animal Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 (Tax ID#23-7228287), nokill animal shelter that depends on donations from the community to operate. Collections began Nov. 12 and the final drop-off to Helen Woodward will take place Dec. 6. Bring items and/or donations to Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe. Items needed range from canned pet food to raincoats and office chairs to an industrial washer and dryer. See the whole list at http://www.animalcenter.org/ donate/goods.aspx. Seaboldt founded “Project Wish List” in 2006, after adopting her best friend, Lou, from Helen Woodward. The pug mix was found roaming the streets of Louisiana as a stray, one of the many animals who lost their family as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Because of overcrowding in the animal shelters in the areas affected by Katrina, Helen Woodward opened its doors to many animals in need — including Lou, the pug mix. Frustrated that her busy schedule and lack of funds kept her from contributing to Helen Woodward as much as she would like, Seaboldt turned to her community for help. Help they did — and they continue to contribute to “Project Wish List” year after year. Visit www.animalcenter.org.

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a.m. and told police, “We didn’t know whether it was a viable threat.” Jaffe said the matter will be treated as a crime and any student caught making school threats would face a minimum of suspension. Yik Yak, an app started in 2013 and available for Apple and Android phones but not the Internet, has a friendly-looking yak as its mascot and lets users share anonymous posts with people within a 1.5-mile radius. “Social media is not anonymous,” Jaffe told reporters. “If you post something, you will be held accountable.” The Torrey Pines campus was locked down for three hours. Minutes after that incident resolved, Canyon Crest Academy was locked down as school was about to be dismissed. A student reported seeing a posted threat that said, “I’m on the way with three guns.” In both cases, San Diego police and school staff searched classrooms and grounds, finding no threat

or weapons. When asked for comment on the Nov. 20 threats and subsequent school actions, San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Rick Schmitt released the following statement: “I am proud of our students and staff for how they handled all, especially proud of our students who took the threat seriously and did everything we asked of them at both schools. SDPD was incredible in their response, cooperation, communication, teamwork, access to technology and skill. I was also appreciative of parents’ understanding, patience and trust. “Hopefully, teenagers and their parents realize that anonymous social media posts are not anonymous if you bully or threaten. Law enforcement has the tools, the right and the experience to catch those who make virtual threats. “And finally, the ‘see something/say something’ approach to potential threats seems to be working. Both students and parents have been reporting potential threats to staff the past couple of years, which is a

good thing. The ‘teenage code of silence’ has been replaced with an understanding of how to best keep all safe.” When asked what students did during the lockdowns, Schmitt replied, “Depending on the teacher...after they locked down with lockblocks, curtains, blinds etc., each class was handled differently. Some made popcorn, slept, socialized, watched TV, used social media, studied, read, some even continued with class until the end of the period at noon. “Many students ended up in classes other than their own. If students were out on campus when the lockdown was announced, they ducked into the nearest classroom. When students and staff needed to use the restroom they called the office. We had administrators escort them to the restroom with dozens of police on campus.” When asked for comment on the events of Nov. 20, Joyce Dalessandro, SDUHSD school board president, issued the following statement: “Anonymity, invisibility, really doesn’t exist in our

world any longer. Certainly it does not exist on social media. Parents and teachers work to instill this truth in our children. The lure of social media is strong, however, and sometimes trumps our best efforts. “The internet presents a tempting vehicle for some kids to make poor choices. The vast majority of kids would never choose to post anything, anonymous or not, that is intended to hurt, frighten or threaten others. In fact most have learned, when coming across such postings, to share the information with a parent or teacher. “In the end, we know that law enforcement has the power, authority and the technology to identify the anonymous when they are breaking the law. The response, cooperation, coordination, communication, and technological capabilities of the SDPD to the crisis at Torrey Pines High School and at Canyon Crest Academy continue to be worthy of the highest praise.” When asked the charges are against the two teens who have been arrested and what the potential penalties are related to those charges,

Steve Walker, communications director for the San Diego County District Attorney, said in an email “As this is a juvenile case (juvenile court works much differently that adult court), it’s confidential and we’re not able to discuss it.” Writers Debbi Baker, Marsha Sutton and Joe Tash contributed to this report.

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down for her short film. She spent hours listening to different music tracks to select just the right music. The aspiring filmmaker said she is very happy with the completed project. The most poignant moment in her film is when she asks Jake what his biggest challenge is, and in his own way, he responds that it is talking to people. But there are three words he says in the film that come across loud and clear, letting Jake express himself, make his mark and inspire whoever watches the film, beyond his classroom and his community: “Never give up,” Jake says. To watch “Just Like You,” visit https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=_b2B34R6gOQ.

Kids can visit with ‘reindeer,’ play in snow at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s ‘Frosty Farm’ The Helen Woodward Animal Center’s “Frosty Farm” brings families a fun day of festive activities on Dec. 6-7, 1314 and 20-21. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., children can visit with animals including miniature horse “reindeer,” take photos with Santa Claus and play in faux snow. Children will also be able to get their faces painted, decorate holiday cookies, make holiday crafts and enjoy a hot chocolate station. Tickets are $20 for children and $9 for adults. To reserve a seat on Santa’s lap, visit animalcenter.org.

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Horizon Prep Early Education Program’s Thanksgiving Program The Horizon Prep Early Education Program is ringing in Thanksgiving with acclamations through song and verse at their annual Thanksgiving Program. The program features students in preschool through kindergarten and has become a tradition for many families. According to the Horizon Prep Early Education Program Director Cathy Towner, many families arrange their holiday plans around the event to make sure extended family are in town. Mary and Lizzie Groesbeck Photos by Melissa Pedersen.

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Rant with Randi: College crazy BY RANDI CRAWFORD Have you read the article titled, “Harvard, Schmarvard: Why Getting Your Kids Into College Should Be the Least of Your Concerns�? The basic premise is that the author, Michelle Rose Gilman, believes that “the ROI of parenthood,� the epitome of “parental� success and the thinking behind every decision we’ve ever made for our children, has been towards getting them into the best college possible. And that we (parents) have lost the ability to let our kids make their own choices and find what makes them happy. Basically, if you cut through the bull, we want boasting rights to tell all our friends where our children are going to college. Our daughter just started high school and I have to admit, the whole “Where do you think you want to go to college?� has been on our mind 24/7. We met with a “college counselor� who told us that college admissions officers want our kids to “find their passion� and then start donating their time and making decisions geared toward building that story. This is an interesting concept, considering that our freshman has no idea what her “life passion� is at this point. I’m 46 and I still don’t know. Talk about pressure. I thank my lucky stars every day that I even got into Villanova; today I’d be lucky to get into anywhere. Admittedly, I spent a few weeks popping my head in her room asking if she had found her passion yet, but got nowhere quickly. Apparently having fantastic grades and SAT/ACT scores are a given ... now it’s all about the community service hours (with a purpose), along with extracurricular activities that demonstrate to colleges you are a contributing member of society. Help, I’m suffocating. OK Michelle, you nailed it, getting our kids into college is the least of our concerns. I’ll just wait until she’s a senior, make sure she starts to fill out applications (maybe even during her history class), and hope for the best. Interestingly, that is exactly how my husband applied to school. The article reminded me of a story. My hairdresser had a long-time client whose son was an incredible swimmer. This kid was so good that he snagged a scholarship to Stanford. He continued his winning streak at college and continued to live “the dream.� In November of his sophomore year, he called his mom and told her that he quit. She had no idea what he was talking about. Did he quit a class, quit dating his girlfriend? Her son didn’t just quit swimming for the school; he quit college to join a band. Can you digest the enormity of that phone call? Imagine all the hours his mom spent, figuring out the best swim coach for her son, the best pool to practice, the best swim meets to attend, and the time and money attending those meets. What about everything this kid and his family gave up in order to achieve his goal? His whole life was centered on swimming and becoming the best so that he could go to Stanford. And unlike most kids, he succeeded. And then just like that, he walked away. Imagine all the questions you would be asking yourself if you were his mom: Did he even like swimming? Did I push him too hard? Did he ever want to go to Stanford? When did he decide that he wanted to be in a rock band? Does he have any idea what he’s walking away from? Will he hate me? Does he know how much I love him? These and a thousand more questions would be swimming (haha) in my head. Do I agree with Michelle G. (author), that as parents, we obsess towards the end goal without letting our kids dictate what their end goal is? Yes, absolutely. But I feel strongly that in today’s competitive world, our kids need our guidance earlier, and more often than ever. It’s nice to think that applying for school your senior year is doable, but when kids across the country are curing cancer, getting up at 3 a.m. to work out with their personal trainer to excel at their sport, and are starting “green� companies to improve the water quality in Nicaragua, that’s no longer gonna cut it. What say you? Email me at www.randiccrawford@gmail. com. LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, email address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits (400 words maximum). E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@rsfreview.com. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

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Solana Santa Fe Family Science Night Solana Santa Fe Elementary School held Family Science Night Nov. 19. Students and their families had the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative science experiments. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Drew and Matt build an air powered launcher

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Wendy Van Gastel, Jasper, Jannick

Alissa demonstrates surface tension and cohesion by putting drops of water on a penny

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R. Roger Rowe Grandparents & Special Friends Day Students in kindergarten and grade 3 performed for delighted grandparents and special friends at the Performing Arts Center at R. Roger Rowe School Nov. 21. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Grandparents & Special Friends Day – Grades K and 3

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to evaluate whether additional, more stringent wateruse restrictions will be needed, Hogan said. This summer, the district moved to a Level 2 drought response, which included a limit of three days per week for watering outdoor landscaping, along with other restrictions. The focus on water conservation comes in the wake of a report issued earlier this month by the California Water Resources Control Board, which showed that,

during the month of September 2014, the Santa Fe Irrigation District had the highest per-capita water use in the state. The state per-capita figures, which were issued for the first time, showed that on average, Santa Fe customers used 584 gallons per person, per day. The daily per-capita use by Santa Fe’s neighboring districts, Olivenhain and San Dieguito (which includes Encinitas) was 250 and 154, respectively, according to the state report. In the United States, daily per-capita water usage

Marlene King averages between 80 and 100 gallons per day, according to the web site of the U.S. Geological Survey, a federal government agency.

Santa Fe general manager Michael Bardin posted a statement on the district’s website, which said it is “not appropriate” to compare per-capita figures from different water districts, unless such factors as rainfall/temperature, population density, local zoning regulations, community character and socio-economic measures are considered. The state’s per-capita figures came up for discussion at the district’s Nov. 20 board meeting. Director Andy Menshek, who represents Division 5, which is in Solana Beach, did not seek re-elec-

tion and will step down from the board in December. Menshek said the state figures point to an inequity in the district’s rates, because residents of Solana Beach use much less water than their counterparts in Rancho Santa Fe, which has larger home lots and requires more outdoor landscape irrigation. Therefore, he said, those who use less water should not have to pay as large a share of the district’s costs. Particularly egregious, said Menshek, is one parcel that uses some 50 acre-feet of water per year, or enough for more than 100 families,

based on the USGS averages. Bardin said he has been hearing from customers that they are concerned that rate hikes and water-use restrictions will make it difficult for them to maintain their properties, in which they have invested large amounts of money for landscaping. “That’s a no-fly zone for this guy,” said Menshek. “To me, that’s a very hollow argument.” Daddi, who will assume Menshek’s Division 5 seat, said he agrees that the district’s lowest water users may be paying more than they should. That issue will See WATER, page 28

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San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Rick Schmitt’s Monthly Update BY RICK SCHMITT Superintendent Rick Schmitt updates the greater San Dieguito Union High School District community monthly. Today’s update focuses on high school enrollment, bell schedules, state standards and our newest school: Pacific Trails Middle School. In previous communications I’ve discussed many of the major initiatives underway in the San Dieguito Union High School District, and this column will serve as an update on several of these efforts. A central theme throughout is the collaborative engagement of all members of our district community (students, parents, staff members) in each of our initiatives. This collaborative approach is a hallmark of our district and results in better outcomes for our students. SDUHSD High School Enrollment Study Group: One topic of great interest to our community is our work around how we enroll students in our high schools. As you likely are aware, we have a representative group of parents, students, and staff members examining all of the various enrollment options. This group, dubbed the High School Enrollment Study Group, is not a decision-making body, but rather an information-gathering effort. The group has conducted its first orientation meeting and will continue its work over the coming months with a focus on the following tasks: • Examine the long-term demographic and enrollment projections that could influence HS enrollment; • Examine current practices and relevant law in order to arrive at a list of potential ways we could enroll students in our high schools; • Analyze each potential option to iden-

tify some benefits and drawbacks of each option; • Share these options, along with benefits/drawbacks, with the broader community and seek feedback on each. This will be done through a community forum and formal surveys; • Report findings to the Rick Schmitt school board. We expect the group to report findings to the school board in the spring of 2015. Given this, it is important to realize that should the board decide to make changes in how we enroll students in our high schools, these changes would take place beginning with the 2016-17 school year, not the 2015-16 school year. We will employ our current enrollment practices for the 2015-16 school year with the High School Selection process beginning in early February 2015. While we cannot guarantee that every ninth-grade student will get into their first choice school for 2015-16, we are committed to doing our absolute best to enroll as many students as we can in their firstchoice school, and we have a history of success with this effort. For more information on 2015-16 high school enrollment, please visit our website. Summaries and notes from all of the High School Enrollment Study Group meetings will be posted to the district website. Bell Schedule Examination: Each of our schools is also engaged in an examination of bell schedules that will include input from students, staff, and parents. This examination is undertaken with these goals in mind for all schools: • Providing students and families with

increased choice and flexibility with regard to the start/end time of the school day; • Increased flexible time during the school day for dedicated intervention and enrichment activities; • Increased collaboration and professional development time for teachers. In addition to these bell schedule priorities for all of our schools, La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines High Schools are examining ways to allow students to take more than six classes during a school year. Again, any significant changes that come from this examination would be implemented in the 2016-17 school year, not the 2015-16 school year. CCSS Transition: We continue our work in a gradual, multi-year transition to the Common Core State Standards by providing ongoing professional development for our teachers, ensuring that we provide our students and teachers with high quality CCSS-aligned instructional materials, and engaging in ongoing dialogue with our families. The greatest changes related to the CCSS are in the area of

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School: We are pleased to announce the naming of our fifth middle school. A planning team made up of parents and district staff members brainstormed potential names that reflected the geographic locale of the campus and submitted three recommended names to the Board for consideration. At their meeting on Nov. 13, the SDUHSD Board of Trustees formally adopted Pacific Trails Middle School as the name of the school. The school is under construction in the Pacific Highlands Ranch neighborhood of Carmel Valley and is scheduled to open in fall 2015 with approximately 220 seventhgraders. The school will be led by founding principal Mary Anne Nuskin, and enrollment of the founding class of students will begin early in spring 2015. Students will select the school mascot and colors in the fall of 2015. Visit http://www. sduhsd.net, or follow Superintendent Schmitt on Facebook, https://www.facebook. com/sduhsd, and Twitter, h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / SDUHSD_Sup.

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Scripps’ 85th Candlelight Ball to be held Dec. 6 at The Grand Del Mar The 85th Annual Candlelight Ball will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Grand Del Mar. Proceeds from the event will benefit life-saving care at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, which is recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for heart care and heart surgery. The Candlelight Ball’s rich history in support of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla dates back to the hospital’s early years and is one of the most prestigious and anticipated events at Scripps Health. The Grand Del Mar is located at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego 92130. The Candlelight Ball will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and will be followed with dining and dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For tickets and more information, contact Alyssa Aragon at (858) 678-7346 or at aragon.alyssa@scrippshealth.org. Or visit www.scripps.org/ candlelightball

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Worldreader President discusses e-book plan at Del Mar Country Club Worldreader President and Co-Founder David Risher spoke at a cocktail reception held Nov. 20 at the Del Mar Country Club. The event was hosted by Kathy Taylor and Terry Atkinson. Risher spoke on his plan to reach 15 million people with e-books by 2017. Worldreader is a San Francisco-based nonprofit working digitally to give children and families in the developing world unprecedented access to books. For more information, visit www.worldreader.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net.

Tom Kaa, Greg Pieratt, Tom Peterson, Paul Baio Kristin Fazio, Rick Barrea

World Reader is leading the effort to digitize and distribute local African and Indian books

Terry Spiger, Toni and Darrell Musick Bob Meese, Jean and Spencer Davis

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Susan Wooley, Annie Hall, Jeannie Arsenault, Denise Hall, Michelle Ganotis

Chris and Tom Peterson

Paige Vanosky, David Risher, WR board member Sue Sanderson, Rev. Jack Baca

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Horizon Prep Christmas Boutique to be held Dec. 5

Local schoolchildren participate in Giving Tuesday at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Solana Santa Fe 2nd-graders will extend helping paw to homebound seniors, pets On Dec. 2, 55 second-graders from Solana Santa Fe Elementary School will team with Helen Woodward Animal Center for a very special Giving Tuesday. The annual day of giving, created as a juxtaposition to consumer-based “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” will employ good old-fashioned elbow grease to ensure that elderly AniMeals clients and their pets will have a wonderful holiday season. The Tuesday-Givers plan to create personalized cards for the homebound seniors and pack special holidaythemed meals for their pets, with toys and treats included. The students will also aid Helen Woodward Animal Center by prepping craft projects for the upcoming Frosty Farms Event on this national Opening Day for the End-of-the-Year Giving Season. If there are any doubts that the true spirit of the season still exists, the children from Solana Santa Fe’s Elementary School will put minds at rest. In the midst of holiday shopping, cyber sales and frantic must-haves, 55 schoolchildren cannot wait to pitch in and help those in need. Gathering around “giving stations” in the center’s Pavilion, the students from Solana Santa Fe will learn about giving back using their own hands rather than monetary means.

Christmas is coming early — Friday, Dec. 5 — at the Horizon Prep Christmas Boutique, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Horizon Prep Lions Den Gym, 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe. ‘We can hardly wait for everyone to see what we we have to offer this year,’ says Event Chairwoman Melissa Crosbie. ‘Last year was a huge success, and this year proves to build from there!’ Like those shown above from last year’s boutique, booths will offer clothing, home decor, photography, florals, gourmet cookies and fresh pasta, jewelry and gift items. The Christmas Boutique is free to enter; all proceeds from gift sales enhance the educational experience at Horizon Prep. Contact Natalie Eastman at neastman@horizonprep.org. AniMeals is Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet-food-on-wheels program, providing regular meals free for the dogs and cats of homebound elderly and disabled people. The program’s mission is to help keep people and their pets together by eliminating one of the logistical and financial impediments to proper pet care. The program, created in 1984, now works with five area Meals-on-Wheels centers and many other organizations, such as Aging & Independence Services and Angel’s Depot, to serve more than 500 pets throughout San Diego County. Each child will receive specific names of these special seniors and descriptions of their pets so that they can create personalized cards and holiday pet meal packages. “We are always surprised by the wide variety of supporters we meet throughout the year,” said Renee Resko, Helen Woodward Animal Center vice president of development. “In particular, it is touching to meet children who share our belief in making the world a better place for people and animals. We are so grateful for their support and look forward to working with them on Giving Tuesday.” For information on how you can help Helen Woodward Animal Center, call 858-7564117, ext. 305 or click on www.animalcenter.org/volunteer! To help support seniors and their pets, visit www.animalcenter.org/donate and make a gift by specifying “AniMeals” in the comment area.

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RSF volunteers are ‘Dynamic Duo’ for Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito • Barbara Ward and Katie Fish have co-chaired dozens of events for Encinitas branch of nonprofit group

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BY PAM KRAGEN SPECIAL TO THE RANCHO SANTA FE REVIEW Among the members of the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito, Barbara Ward and Katie Fish are known as “the dynamic duo” — two fun-loving volunteers who team up so often on projects, they’re often confused for one another. Over the past decade, the Rancho Santa Fe retirees have worked more than 60 hours a month together, cochairing outreach programs for at-risk children and assault victims, organizing fundraisers and helping to run the League’s thrift shop in Encinitas. Chapter President Roberta Waterman said the friendship that has blossomed between Ward, 72, and Fish, 68, has not only benefited them both, but also the community at large. “Every once in a while, two people will meet and they will just click,” Waterman said. “They complement each other so well and they have a quiet energy

that makes people gravitate toward them and want to work with them. With their energy, interest level and organizational attitude, everything they touch runs so smoothly.” The Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito is one of four Assistance League chapters in San Diego County. Started in 1998, the 120-member chapter serves coastal communities from Encinitas to Carlsbad and annually provides more than $65,000 in clothing to needy children, $5,000 in support to Camp Pendleton families, care kits for assault victims and underwriting for sixth-grade science and outdoor learning camps. Ward and Fish say they were both drawn to the organization because they wanted to make new friends and serve their community. Michigan native Fish — a grandmother of five who retired to Rancho Santa Fe 13 years ago with her husband, Jim — joined the League in 2003. She said she liked how the all-volunteer

nonprofit offered the opportunity for hands-on community service. Ward came along in 2004. With her four children grown and on their own, Ward said she had time on her hands for volunteer work after she and her late husband, Bill, moved to Rancho Santa Fe from Coronado. “After we moved, I heard about the Assistance League and my ears perked up. The first thing I attended was a luncheon and Katie was seated at my table. Afterward I thought, ‘I like these people …’” “And it’s been love ever since,” said Fish, finishing Ward’s sentence during a joint interview at the thrift shop last week. Seated together in near-matching clothes, with the same coloring, height and hair color, it’s easy to see how friends mix them up. Their personalities are a close match, too, which has helped their working relationship. Ward praises Fish’s easygoing nature and creativity.

Katie Fish, left, and Barbara Ward are longtime volunteers for the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito. Photo by K.C. Alfred Fish says Ward is dependable, responsible and always happy to share her large house for events. They’ve never had a fight, share traits of organization and patience, and spend a good deal of their time together laughing. Their first collaboration was as co-chairs for three

back-to-school clothes. “It’s a good learning experience for the children,” Fish said. “The girls often want sparkly foo-foo boots, while other children are more cost-conscious about buying practical things.

years of the League’s Operation School Bell program, which provides grants of up to $70 for nearly 1,000 atrisk children in five North County school districts. For 10 days each October, lowincome children and their parents visit the Target store in Encinitas for early-morning shopping sprees for

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Wednesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. A wonderful return of three amazing musicians who have played on our series before but in different ensembles, and have now fused their talent together to form The New Trio. Rapidly gaining recognition The Washington Post described the The New Trio as “ravishing,” with a “warm subjectivity, intensity, and consciousness,” and the Seattle Times adds, “Aside from individual virtuosity, there was a welcome flexibility and warmth of expression in everything they did.”

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The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Celebrity Recital Series celebrates Virtuoso Violinists Holiday Revue MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Starts Friday, November 28 Following the enormously-successful run last summer of The Second City’s original San Diegocentric show, The Good, the Bad and the I-5, the Playhouse is excited to present The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue this season. This hilarious new holiday production captures all the magic, mystery and mayhem of the season with original songs, sketches and improv. Tickets on sale now! www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org (858) 550-1010

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

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Moyer Foundation hosts 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic The Moyer Foundation’s 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic was held for the first time in San Diego on Nov. 12 and 13 at Torrey Pines to benefit the Foundation’s programs for children affected by loss and family addiction, including those from military families. Atlantic Records recording artist Christina Perri kicked things off at a dinner gala and auction held at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines on Nov. 12 (event photos on this page). Proceeds from the Celebrity Golf Classic will support The Moyer Foundation’s two signature programs. Camp Erin is for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them, and Camp MariDr. Pamela Hardy and Melvin Shepard posa is a first-of-its-kind initiative for children 9-12 affected by addiction in their families. Both camps are free and combine fun, traditional camp activities with expert counseling that helps children understand and express their feelings, and learn to cope with what they are going through. For more information, visit moyerfoundation.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com

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TPHS wrestling’s Holiday Tree and Wreath fundraiser continues Torrey Pines High School Wrestling Team’s annual Holiday Tree and Wreath fundraiser is in full swing and goes through Nov. 30. Team members are pre-selling Noble firs, Douglas firs and Grand firs, from 5 to 9 feet tall. Also available are wreaths and garlands of various sizes. All trees are Premium Grade No. 1 trees from Oregon, individually tagged to ensure quality. Satisfaction is guaranteed, and trees may be exchanged. The proceeds will help fund team 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 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. For information and/or to pre-order, email tphswrestling@gmail.com.

Create some fun: STEAM Maker Festival coming Dec. 6 to fairgrounds The annual San Diego STEAM Maker Festival (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) is part maker fair and maker movement, part local businesses and nonprofits on display. This year’s event will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A maker fair gathers tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. San Diego’s STEAM Maker festival combines a maker fair with STEAM education to create fun for kids and adults alike. You’ll find people of all ages making things with 3D printers, crafting utensils out of driftwood, or building fun, useless machines. The festival is designed for all ages, and more than 40 schools are participating this year. Attractions at the festival include: • An educational pavilion that will host a complete series of educational lectures • 3Rs Robotics and Rokenbok Super Build Challenge • Air rocket designing, building, and launching • Nerdy Derby area to design, build, and race the perfect, ideal “dream car” • An Air Cage to watch demonstrations of flying robotics Food, drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are $6 adults, $4 kids, and are available at http://www.steammaker.org/tickets. Call 619-955-6484 or visit http://www.steammaker.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/ STEAMMakerFest.

Co-chairs prepare The Bishop’s School’s 30th annual gala Organizers promise “great food, fine wine, music and an atmosphere of rustic elegance” at The Bishop’s School’s 30th party with a purpose, Vineyard Vineyard Knights co-chairs Susan Piegza, Juliann Ford Knights, April 18 on the and Kathryn Hamon. COURTESY PHOTO school’s campus. The 2015 event is cochaired by Bishop’s parents Juliann Ford of Rancho Santa Fe and Kathryn Hamon and Susan Piegza of La Jolla. Each year, the auction event raises roughly $1 million to support the school’s student need-based financial aid and faculty professional growth programs. The Vineyard Knights auction season will be launched Jan. 24, during the Wine Reception, an evening of food and wine at the La Jolla home of Abbaseth Samimi and Kaveh Kohani. Guests are asked to donate $100 per couple or bring a premium bottle of wine (95 points or higher) for admission, which will be offered in the wine section of the Vineyard Knights’ silent auction. The gala will feature a dinner for 500, dancing, a wine auction, and live and silent auctions with an emphasis on items that offer unique experiences. Underwriting of the auction has begun and donations by local businesses of auction items and financial support are welcomed. For information, contact the school’s Advancement Office at 858875-0804; visit www.bishops.com.

‘SlingShot’ part of CCA robotics fundraiser Dec. 5 Canyon Crest Academy robotics teams are holding a fundraiser Friday, Dec. 5, featuring the screening of the movie “SlingShot.” The event, beginning at 5:30 p.m., will feature a demonstration by CCA’s FIRST robotics teams, followed by the film. The fundraiser is to help support CCA compete in FIRST competitions, including supplies to build robots and transportation. “Slingshot” is a film about FIRST founder Dean Kamen, an inventor who has committed 15 years of his life to solving the world’s clean-water crisis. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at tugg.com/events/12254.

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds ‘Friends and Family’ gala The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation San Diego Chapter hosted its annual gala, “Friends and Family,” Nov. 15 at the Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. The event’s new theme, “Friends and Family,” honors loved ones who continue to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. For more information, visit www.cff.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com

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Grauer School senior honored as National Merit Commended Student

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Holiday basket program appealing for items; drop off at Del Mar Fairgrounds from Dec. 5-18 The Community Resource Center’s 32nd annual Holiday Baskets program at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is the largest distribution of its kind in the county, and expects to serve an estimated 1,500 households, including more than 3,000 children, this holiday season. Holiday Baskets organizers are in need of these used or new items: • Jackets or coats — all sizes (new or used) • Blankets — all sizes (new or used) • Bikes — kids (used) • Toys — new only Drop off hours: Del Mar Fairgrounds through Solana Gate entrance only, from 3-8 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays from Dec. 5-18. More than 2,000 local volunteers and 200 groups and organizations have helped collect and sort food, blankets, outerwear, toys, bicycles, baby items, and much more for the annual Holiday Baskets program. The program is a free shopping experience in a warehouse-like setting at a venue the size of a football field. Community Resource Center expects to provide nearly 50 tons of food to families in need. To volunteer or donate items, visit www.crcncc.org; call 760-230-6305; email HB@ crcncc.org.

Grauer School senior Natalie Brooks has been named a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. To achieve this honor, Brooks placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2015 competition by taking the 2013 preliminary SATA/ National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. As a college preparatory school that emphasizes SoA Hadza woman teaches Natalie Brooks (right) a techcratic education balanced nique for beading tribal jewelry while Brooks was on a with expeditionary learning, Grauer School Expedition to Tanzania. Courtesy photo The Grauer School does not focus on “teaching to the test” and instead focuses on values like perseverance and humanitarianism. The Grauer School has a Mastery Learning program that encourages students to master key skills and concepts to really understand a topic or subject. “The Grauer School’s Mastery Learning program taught me to persevere and stay determined,” Brooks said. “Expeditionary learning helped me stay calm, because knowing how diverse and variable the world is opened my eyes to the reality of how unimportant (standardized) tests really are.” Brooks appreciates the “no busy-work” policy among The Grauer School teachers that has allowed her to focus on becoming a well-rounded person. She participates on the volleyball team, choir, and Anatomy and Physiology club on campus. Brooks plans to attend college somewhere in the Pacific Northwest and is looking forward to majoring in English after spending a summer backpacking in Europe. Call 760-274-2116 or visit www.grauerschool.com.

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Left: The Torrey Pines girls varsity cross country team won the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 Championship on Nov. 22 in San Diego. Below: The team will travel to Fresno to compete Nov. 29 in the state championship meet.

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TPHS tennis take second at state championships The Torrey Pines girls tennis team made it to the finals of the CIF USTA Southern California Girls Tennis Championships but fell to Peninsula 2-5. For Peninsula (the No. 1), it was the second consecutive championship. “This was the first time ever that the TP girls tennis team made it to the finals of the state tournament,” said co-captain CC Schwab. “In the finals, there were easily six highly ranked national players, so the level of play was like a national tournament.” The Torrey Pines doubles teams of CC and Kathy Wang and Michelle Hao and Jessica Walker swept their three matches. CC and Kathy had won the CIF San Diego section doubles championship the previous weekend. The team’s nationally ranked freshman, Hannah Zhao, could not compete due to injury. Falcon Sofie Beachboard had a key win for Torrey Pines in the quarterfinal match against Santa Barbara, which led to the Torrey Pines team advancing 4-3 to the semifinals against University High. The University versus TP match was a repeat of last year, when the two teams met in the semifinals, except this year the TP team won 5-2 against University. The championship run marked the end of a great season for the Falcons.

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A variety of regional holiday stage, music and ballet performances offered throughout the festive season Here’s a list of local performances to enrich seasonal celebrations.: On Stage • A Christmas Carol: Cygnet Theatre continues its eight-year tradition of presenting a holiday show for all ages. Charles Dickens’ classic about Scrooge and Tiny Tim is adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson. The production features lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The airwaves of WCYG Playhouse of the Air will be silent this season as Cygnet returns to presenting a fully staged production, Nov. 28-Dec.28, Old Town, San Diego. Tickets from $37. (619) 337-1525. Cygnettheatre.com • Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: It’s the 17th year for this San Diego tradition at The Old Globe in Balboa Park with matinee/evening shows now through Dec. 27. Broadway veteran Burke Moses plays the mean one. Tickets from $37 adults, $24 ages 17 and under. (619) 234-5623. Theoldglobe.org

• Festival of Christmas: “Northern Lights,” by Kerry Mead features three generations of a Minnesota family in 1962, adjusting their holiday plans after the home’s pipes burst. Surprise guests, family discoveries, and a magnificent night sky all make for one memorable Christmas. It’s a show the entire family will enjoy packed with great music of the season. On stage matinees/evenings, Nov. 28-Dec. 28, Lambs Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. Coronado. Tickets from $22. (619) 437-6000. Lambsplayers.org • The Christmas Toyshop: An Evil Toymaker plans to kidnap Santa Claus and end Christmas once and for all in this tale by Mark Pence. Described by director Siobhan Sullivan Crews as a child-friendly “Mel Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein’ meets ‘Elf,’ ” this wild and wacky musical will delight audiences of all ages, 11 a.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 24, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste. D, Solana Beach. Tickets $20 adults, $16 children. (858)

481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org • The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue: This hilarious new holiday production captures all the magic, mystery and mayhem of the season with original songs, sketches and improv, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, Mandell Weiss Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus. (858) 550-1010 or online at visitingLaJollaPlayhouse.org. • This Wonderful Life: James Leaming stars in a dazzling one-man tour-deforce based on the perennial favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A San Diego premiere by Steve Murray, matinees/ evenings,

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Dec. 10-28 North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste. D, Solana Beach. Tickets from $37. (858) 481-1055 www. northcoastrep.org • White Christmas: San Diego Musical Theatre presents the Irving Berlin hit, based on the 19 film, Dec. 12-21 at Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, downtown san Diego. Tickets (858) 560-5740. Sdmt.org Nutcracker Ballets • California Ballet: Matinee/evening performances Dec. 13-14 (Classics Philharmonic Orchestra) Dec. 17-21 (San Diego Symphony) at San Diego Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. Tickets from $30. (858) 5606741, californiaballet.org • City Ballet of San Diego: 12 performances Dec. 12-24 at Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, downtown. Special Performance 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 “Handel’s Messiah Sing-along,” with City Ballet Orchestra & Chorus, John Nettles conducting. Lunch with Sugar Plum Fairy and Friends prior to Saturday matinees at US

Grant Hotel. Champagne reception follows Saturday evening shows. Tickets from $29. (858) 272-8663. Cityballet.org • San Diego Ballet: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 and 2:30 Dec. 28, Symphony Hall, 750 B St, downtown. Tickets: $25$50. (619) 294-7311. Sandiegoballet.org Music • Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Civic Theatre, Third & B Street, downtown, (858) 570-1100. Sdcivic.org • Chancel Choir & Orchestra: La Jolla Presbyterian Church’s annual concert, 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 7715 Draper Ave. Free. Program features Handel’s Messiah, plus Christmas carols both familiar and new, sung by choir and congregation. With the addition of the LJPC children’s choirs at the first service, this format has become a popular tradition. • Holiday Pops A Celtic Celebration: San Diego Symphony will be joined by Grammy Award-winning and nine-time, all-Ireland fiddle champion Eileen Ivers for an evening of festive

Irish holiday songs including “The Holly Tree,” “Don Oiche Ud im Beithil (One Night in Bethlehem),” “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing” - in traditional jig time, and “The Wexford Carol” dating back to the 12th century along with so many traditional favorites, 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Symphony Hall, 750 B St, downtown. Tickets from $52. (619) 235-0804. sandiegosymphony.com • Messiah Sing-Along: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Carlsbad. Choral Director David Chase leads the La Jolla Symphony Chorus, chamber orchestra, guest soloists, and audience members in San Diego County’s longest-running, annual sing-along of the Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah. Whether you come to join in or simply to enjoy, this concert event will inspire you with the spirit of the season. Music scores available for rent or purchase onsite. Tickets: $8-$15. (858-534-4637. www.lajollasymphony.com

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‘This Wonderful Life’ one-man show coming to NC Repertory Theatre More than 32 colorful folks from Bedford Falls will be on stage at North Coast Repertory Theatre this holiday season — from dissatisfied George Bailey to bumbling Angel Clarence, from patient Mary to greedy Henry Potter — and they’ll all be played by one actor, James Leaming. The intimate Solana Beach theatre is presenting the San Diego premiere of “This Wonderful Life,” a captivating one-man stage adaptation by Steve Murray of the beloved holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Leaming, who starred in North Coast Rep’s “Who Am I This Time,” leaves audiences cheering with his display of physical and verbal virtuosity. Carmen Roman directs her husband in this oneman tour de force, and Marty Burnett is scenic designer. “This Wonderful Life” runs from Dec. 10-28. Show times are 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. North Coast Repertory Theatre is at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach. Ticket prices for all

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Holiday boutique Dec. 2 to support Adopt a Family Adopt a Family Foundation will be holding its annual Holiday Boutique event this year at the Morgan Run Resort and Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. An exceptional assortment of vendors for all holiday gift shopping needs will be participating and donating 20 percent of their proceeds of the day to support Adopt a Family Foundation’s work with victims of terror in Israel. Also, author Jacqueline Semha Gmach will be presenting and signing her book “From Bombolini to Bagel — A Story of Two Worlds” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morgan Run is at 5690 Concha De Golf in Rancho Santa Fe. For information, visit adoptafamilyfoundation.org or contact info@adoptafamilyfoundation.org.

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‘Light Up a Life’ at Il Fornaio event Dec. 14 Il Fornaio Del Mar presents its second “Light Up a Life” fundraiser, benefiting the San Diego Center for Children WrapWorks Program, from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Enjoy festive music, craft beer and wine tasting,and award-winning bites on the ocean view outdoor terrace, as 100 percent of the $40 entry fee and donations go to supporting San Diego’s at-risk youths and their families. Please reserve by Wed., Dec. 10, to Tanya Coffee at banquetsdm@ilfo.com or 858-7559384. For information on San Diego’s Center for Children, visit www.centerforchildren.org.

‘Holiday Celebration with Santa’ to be held Dec. 3 at Del Mar Highlands Town Center The Del Mar Highlands Town Center will hold a Holiday Celebration with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5-7:30 p.m. The event will feature a spectacular holiday laser light show, complete with falling snow and visits with Santa. Take your own photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing along with Dickens Carolers, bring something to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies. Representatives from 16 local schools will be on hand to accept a check for $1,000 each for the “Save the Arts program.” Some of these schools will also be doing performances throughout the center — dance, poetry readings, choirs, a “live” painting, violinists. For information about the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, at Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real, visit http://www.delmarhighlandstowncenter. com.

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Del Mar set to sparkle with holiday SD Botanic Garden lights up for holidays After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is events, traditions for the whole family transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! Bring the family and experience the magic Throughout November and December, the seaside community of Del Mar will be transformed into a winter wonderland, ringing in the season with a host of holiday events and festivities. For information on any of these events, visit www.delmarmainstreet.com: Jolly Jaunts: On Sunday, Dec. 7, enjoy Holidays in the Heart of Del Mar. The west corner of Camino Del Mar, 15th Street, and Del Mar Plaza will be the locations for the day’s festivities, including taking your own holiday pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Seasonal tunes will be performed by the Original Dickens Carolers. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available from local restaurants. Children can participate in the Passport to the North Pole, receiving points from participating retailers to redeem for prizes. The celebration will close with the Tree Lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. at the L’Auberge Amphitheater. • On Wednesday, Dec. 24, L’Auberge Amphitheater Peter Sprague will once again join the Del Mar community for a concert from 1-4 p.m. Bring your chair, hot cocoa, and picnic and enjoy a free concert on Christmas Eve.

Seasonal Specials: The city of Del Mar will offer free parking downtown throughout the holiday season. The all-day parking gift from the city includes free parking where holiday bags are posted along 15th Street, the metered parking under the L’Auberge Del Mar, and along Camino Del Mar from 15th Street to Fourth Street. The free parking takes place from Nov. 27-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and Dec. 24-Jan. 1. • Holiday shoppers have an incentive to cross items off their lists in Del Mar with the Holiday Voucher Program. From Nov. 24Dec. 24, guests who spend $75 at any Del Mar Village store can redeem their receipts for a $15 gift certificate to dine at participating Del Mar Village restaurants. • While shopping for Christmas gifts downtown, guests can stop by the Del Mar Village Association office to pick up a Del Mar holiday keepsake. This year’s keepsakes include limited-edition holiday ornaments of Del Mar Library and Stratford Square ($10 each), Del Mar wine glasses ($25 for four or $7 each) and an assortment of Del Mar license plates ($25 each), water bottles ($15), coffee mugs ($12), thermoses ($20), T-shirts ($20) and tote bags ($25).

Flower Hill holds Weekend With Santa Dec. 6-7 Celebrate the holiday season Dec. 6-7 at Flower Hill Promenade’s festive Weekend With Santa. Children can enjoy a very merry Santa kids breakfast meal, hosted by Sea & Smoke from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by special holiday activities in the center that will include DIY crafts, holiday treats and photos with jolly old St. Nick. During the children’s activity time, parents can indulge in a little treat of their own, with free chair massages provided by Spa Blue. Flower Hill is at 2720 Via de la Valle, Del Mar.

as 100,000 sparkling lights illuminate several spectacular areas, including the iconic Lawn Garden, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfall Deck, Undersea Succulent Garden, Eucalyptus Grove, Seeds of Wonder (children’s area) and Bamboo Garden, containing the nation’s largest collection of bamboo. Join in the fun that includes horse-drawn wagon rides winding through several of the Garden’s enchanting 4 miles of trails. Enjoy marshmallow roasting, live music and an assortment of holiday refreshments, including hot mulled wine (on select evenings) and even snow (also falling on select evenings). The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a visit with Santa, who makes a special guest appearance again this year. The Garden of Lights takes place from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6-23 and 26-30. Visit SDBGarden. org/lights.htm or call 760-436-3036. Cost: Members $8; seniors, active military, and students $10; non-members $14. Children ages 3-12, $6. There will be additional fees for some activities. The San Diego Botanic Garden is at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Call 760-4363036; visit SDBGarden.org.

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The city of Encinitas is holding a Holiday Parade, titled “Dropping In for the Holidays,� at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, along Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas. The event will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa Claus at 5 p.m. in the Lumberyard, 937 S. Coast Highway 101. This year’s theme is “Droppin’ In for the Holidays,� celebrating Encinitas’ reputation as the mecca for action sports. Expect to see plenty of big name surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders and more and terrific representations of the action sports lifestyle on the many floats and entries in the parade. For more information, call the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department at 760-6332759.

Solana Beach to host tree lighting with Santa visit, cookies and more Dec. 7 The Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission hosts the community holiday tree lighting at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Fletcher Cove Park. Santa arrives at 5:20 p.m. Enjoy cookies and live music, plus a visit from Santa! For information, call 858-7202453.

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Del Mar Art Center to host ‘Joy of Gift Giving’ event Dec. 6 Celebrate the holiday season and the “Joy of Gift Giving� with the Del Mar Art Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5-8 p.m. The event will include a silent auction of artists’ work, gift certificates, and gift baskets. Artwork by the winners of the Del Mar Art Center’s recent countywide art contest will be on display, as well as jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture, photography and paintings from the Del Mar Art Center’s 35 members. Come and enjoy music and refreshments in the Del Mar Art Center’s new location up on the Plaza (top) level in the Del Mar Plaza (1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014). For more information, visit www.dmacgallery.com.

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CCC Band’s 20th annual holiday concert is Dec. 7 Brass, wind, and percussion instruments will herald the holiday season with a special concert Sunday, Dec. 7, by the Coastal Community Concert Band to benefit area seniors. The award-winning band will donate all concert proceeds from its 20th annual Holiday Concert to Meals-on-Wheels of Greater San Diego. Throughout its 20-year partnership with Meals-on-Wheels, the Sudler-award-winning Coastal Communities Concert Band has donated more than $185,000 through ticket sales and opportunity drawings from this annual holiday concert event. This year’s concert will include old favorites, new holiday arrangements, and an annual tribute to our nation’s service men and women. The concert will be at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad. Tickets can be purchased through Meals-on-Wheels by calling (800) 5-SENIOR, or 760736-9900, or online at www.meals-on-wheels.org. The CCC Band also has tickets available through Kris Sims at 760-436-6137.

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Local writer’s novel ‘August 9th’ plays with the idea of ‘what if?’ BY KRISTINA HOUCK “What if?� It’s a question we often ask ourselves, and a question many of Stu Schreiber’s readers have asked while reading his debut novel, “August 9th.� The story begins on Aug. 9, 1969, when Dan Brewster, an 18-year-old student at UC Los Angeles, goes to a Led Zeppelin concert with his girlfriend, Maggie. Near the end of the band’s encore, he and a girl in the next row lock eyes — twice. “It’s an overwhelming human connection that is rare,� explains Schreiber, a local resident. “It impacts him.� Although they don’t say a word, the pair’s momentary connection stays etched in Dan’s mind. From there, the story follows the main character’s life for the next 40 years — a story of life and love, joy and sorrow. “People can’t put it down because it’s compelling, but it also lingers with them afterward,� he said. “It raises questions in their own lives, and I was Stu hoping that that would happen.� Schreiber Schreiber will be the featured speaker at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the monthly “Local Author Showcase� at the Del Mar Library. Although the book is not based on his life, some of the characters and story details reflect his experiences. He recalled the moment he met his former girlfriend 45 years ago at Hollywood Park Racetrack. “I saw this girl who captured my eye,� Schreiber said. “It turned into (us) being inseparable for the next four years. She moved to Del Mar with me and is the woman that I probably should have married.� Schreiber has had careers as an entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of a public company, insurance industry executive, business coach, spin instructor and racetrack clocker. From business plans to PowerPoint presentations, Schreiber said he has always enjoyed writing, and has even co-written six books on how to start and grow a small or home-based business. But “August 9th,� available on Amazon, is Schreiber’s first novel. “My artistic expression has always been through writing, but until just recently, it’s been nonfiction,� he said. “It’s been very rewarding and very flattering to get the kind of response that I’ve had with it.�

Three Hearts takes $100K Red Carpet Handicap After going winless for 19 months, Three Hearts pulled off a surprise victory Saturday in the $100,000 Red Carpet Handicap for older fillies and mares at Del Mar. She prevailed by a half-length over Lady of Gold, while Lady Pimpernel was a neck behind in third. The 4-year-old Three Hearts finished the 1 3/8-mile event in 2:15.54 over the Jimmy Durante Turf Course. “(Trainer) Neil (Drysdale) just said: “Don’t mess it up.’ No, I’m kidding. All he said was to just ride her,� jockey Joe Talamo said. “My trip couldn’t have been more perfect. She broke good from the outside and I was able to get her over and save ground. She’s such a classy filly to ride; she relaxed so nicely. When I asked her, she fired and we still had a lot left in the tank.� Three Hearts is owned by Team Valor International. Sunday’s card featured the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes, which was won by the favorite, Big Macher. He completed the 7 furlongs over the Polytrack in 1:21.81. Racing will continue on Thanksgiving Day with a special first post at 11 a.m. The rest of the weekend will include a Craft Beer & Cider Fest and a concert by Cake, and a possible appearance by Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome in the Grade I, $300,000 Hollywood Derby. Photo by Kelley Carlson

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Holiday Boutique, Super Diamond Live and more at RSF Community Center BY LINDA DURKET, RSF COMMUNITY CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR During this holiday time of giving thanks, I would like to thank all our members and the many residents and businesses who have given so generously over the years in support of our programs. For more than 40 years, the Community Center’s mission has been to enhance the spirit and benefits of community life in Rancho Santa Fe through programs, events, and services of enrichment, recreation and outreach for all ages. As a nonprofit organization, we rely greatly on the community’s help to carry out our mission, and we are so very thankful to each and every person who has contributed to our success. On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, I wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving holiday! — 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: • Holiday Boutique, Thursday, Dec. 11: Back by popular demand, our second Holiday Boutique will take place from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, p.m., at the Community Center, behind the public library. Join your Rancho Santa Fe neighbors and discover new holiday treasures at this festive boutique. Many favorite vendors will be featured, along with some new surprises! Admission is $45 per person and includes a champagne brunch provided by Milton’s Restaurant. Vendors will include: Nicole Miller, M Boutique, JDM Design, Shaneh Boutique, Stella & Dot, Dahlia Traveling Boutique, Dreams of Paris, Couture Millinery, Gypsy Treasures, The Toffee Box, Ivivva and more! Call 858756-2461 to make your reservation. • Youth Fall Session 2: There’s still time to sign up for our Fall 2 classes! We offer a variety of classes including Hoops and Mini-Hoops basketball programs, Multi Sports, Art Adventure, Little Picasso painting, Legomation and dance. Our ceramics class offers a new clay and ceramic project each week for students to mold, create and design. These little artists are creating beautiful masterpieces that they can take home after each class. We are also excited about our Kids’ Yoga program, taught by Ms. Stevenson from Roger Rowe, for students grades 2-4 who spend 60 minutes learning flow and movement. Are there classes you would like to see at the Community Center? Let us know! We love to hear new ideas from children and parents in the community. Program guides and registration forms are available online and at the Community Center. • Moms & Tots: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This fun group is included free with your RSFCC family membership. Join local moms and little ones in the community for play dates around the area. This program is a wonderful way to meet new families and experience kid-friendly activities in and around Rancho Santa Fe, such as holiday parties, park adventures, creative play at Art Soup, exploring the Botanical Gardens and Birch Aquarium and much more. Perfect for children ages newborn to preschool. Families are welcome to join any time throughout the year.

Linda Durket, Executive Director • Facility Rentals: Planning an event? The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center has affordable pricing and may be 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 858756-2461 or email Erin Browne at Ebrowne@RSFCC. org. •Super Diamond Live at the CC, Dec. 13: Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see the renowned Super Diamond band perform live at the Community Center! This members-only event will feature Super Diamond, The Neil Diamond Tribute, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 - 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and reservations are required by Dec. 10. Enjoy a rockin’ good night of great music, drinks and dancing with your friends here at the Community Center. Purchase your tickets early as space is limited! Call 858756-2461 or visit www.RSFCC.org. This event is for ages 21 years and older.

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The RSF Library hosted a lecture presentation Oct. 25 of “The Secrets of the Longest Living People” by longevity researchers and filmmakers Diane Haword and Michael Varbaek, who recently returned from Okinawa, Japan. They are the owners of the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Michael Varbaek and Diane Haworth speak at the RSF Library about longevity research

Fallbrook author T. Jefferson Parker was the guest speaker at a RSF Library Guild member event Oct. 7. Parker discussed his new book, “Full Measure,” at the event. To become a Guild member, visit www.rsflibraryguild.org or call 858-7564780. The event was sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Donald E. Johnson III, First Vice President – Investment Officer. Photos by Jon Clark. For more photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Guest speakers Diane Haworth and Michael Varbaek Author T. Jefferson Parker speaks at the RSF Library Guild

Local author Kathy Aarons speaks at RSF Library The Rancho Santa Fe Library Nov. 6 hosted local author Kathy Aarons who discussed her novel “Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates,” the first in the “Chocolate Covered Mystery” series by Berkley Prime Crime, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Aarons read excerpts from her book, discussed the mystery writing process, and answered questions. “Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates” features chocolatier Michelle Serrano and bookstore owner Erica Russell as they track down the murderer of the town photographer. Visit amazon.com or www.berkleysignetmysteries.com.

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Diamonds Are Forever Fashion Gala More than 300 people filled the Aston Marin exotic car showroom in San Diego Nov. 18 to support the Black Tie CEO Club’s cause of helping abused and abandoned dogs. Patrons from Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and all the way to Los Angeles filled the seats to glimpse the latest fashions by local designers Jose Maria and Camille Wood. Event organizer, local attorney and Black Tie CEO Club founder Steven Riznyk says, “I have always been very passionate about helping the lives of canines. As a dog lover, I feel there is so much we can do, and tonight’s attendance is a clear example that people do care.” The event also included a silent auction with diamond jewelry and paintings donated by local businesses. Aston Martin showroom General Manager Jim Lankford said he is proud the dealership was able to serve as the backdrop for such a worthwhile event. The exotic car location opened its doors this month. Photos courtesy of Quentin Anderson.

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A Tree House Finds its Roots My husband Charlie grew up in The Bronx in New York, no doubt surrounded by brick and concrete, and one day he told me that he had always dreamed of having a tree house. I am happy to say that we are finally giving him that dream. Thanks to the great work of the designers and landscapers at www.naturedesigns.net, my family and I have decided to transition our backyard to make it completely sustainable and ecofriendly: a real life tree house! We realized that living in Rancho Santa Fe is such a beautiful privilege that we wanted to give back to not only the community, but the environment as well. Over the coming months, we will

be improving our irrigation system to maximum efficiency while creating a colorful yet low-water landscape. We want to surround ourselves with beautiful, native, drought resistant plants, while maintaining an outdoor living space that welcomes guests and dogs alike. We will be improving the soil by adding compost and mulch to retain moisture. These are just a few of the additions and changes we will be making to our yard, and we welcome others in the community to follow in our footsteps. Below are some tips for making your yard sustainable and environmentally happy. Irrigation – Monitor water usage weekly and check the irrigation system regularly for water runoff, leaks, and overspray. – Program three start times per watering day. Run zone should only run as long as the water soaks into the soil. Once run-off occurs, stop watering. Wait 1-2 hours, then run that zone again. Then repeat. This allows the water to saturate deeper into the soil and reduces run-off. Plants are able to grow roots into the deeper moisture which strengthens

them. –Once established, native and drought tolerant plants will need very little irrigation. Make sure to adjust according to their needs. – Adjust timing seasonally to account for heat and cooler temperatures, and dormant months. – Use a Smart controller to make programming easier to adjust. – Consider installing a greywater system. Pools – Add a pool cover if possible to reduce evaporation. – Install solar heating. – Replace inefficient and loud single speed pool pumps with high-efficiency, quiet, variable speed pumps. – Convert to a salt system, UV, ionic, or oxidation water quality system. Planting Beds – Space plants appropriately according to their mature size to reduce pruning labor and green waste. – Let the leaves drop and stay in place or compost them and return them to the planting bed so they can return nutrients to

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: JERI ANGELINA IVES, aka JAKI IVES, aka JERI ANN IVES for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2014-00039000-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JERI ANGELINA IVES, aka JAKI IVES, aka JERI ANN IVES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JERI ANGELINA IVES, aka JAKI IVES, aka JERI ANN IVES to Proposed

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They get what they need, and they learn a lot.” For three years, Fish and Ward co-chaired the Assault Survivor Kits program. Each year, League members compile up to 300 emergency packs for rape victims in San Diego County. Because assault victims may have to surrender their clothing as evidence, the free packs include new sweatpants, a shirt, underwear and bra and personal hygiene products. Ward and Fish also cochaired an outgrowth project that provides follow-up Court Kits to the assault victims when they have their day in court. Because many of these women are on a limited income, the kits include bottled water, granola bars, mints, a note pad and pen, and other items to help them through the day. The duo also volunteer one day each week at the

League’s thrift shop at 1542 Encinitas Blvd. Known as the “backroom beauties,” they sort, organize, launder, iron and price clothing for sale. Ward is also the store’s bookkeeper. Like other league volunteers, the women arrive at the shop each day in clothes they’ve purchased there, and they love helping customers find bargains. “We’re a friendly bunch at this store, and all of these ladies love helping people find what they need,” Ward said. Yet another nickname attached to the pair is “the bag ladies,” because for several years they’ve co-chaired the silent auction for the League’s annual spring luncheon. Fish said this involves tracking down donated items for the gift bags and standing up together at monthly meetings to “beg and coerce” members for donations. To make it more fun for everyone, Fish and Ward don matching attire

(sombreros, feather boas, jester hats) to give their humorous pitches each month. Chapter president Waterman said the two women are game for just about any task put before them — as long as it doesn’t interfere with Ward’s grandchildren’s soccer games or Fish’s golfing. “They very often take on jobs that nobody else wants to do,” Waterman said. “People like that are rare. I can’t remember a time when they have said no. They go above and beyond what anybody would expect volunteers to do.” But Ward and Fish say they’re the ones who are grateful for the relationship that was born out of service to the league. “Our friendship has inspired others,” Fish said. “We get a lot done, but we’re always laughing and having a good time together.”

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Executives named ‘Most Influential Real Estate Executives’ Three executives from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage have been named “Most Influential Real Estate Executive” in the recently published fall issue of Real Estate Executive Magazine. The magazine also recognized Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s parent company, NRT LLC as the No. 1 brokerage in its “Top 200 Real Estate Brokers” list. The executives named most influential include Jeff Culbertson, executive vice president, NRT Southwest region; Budge Huskey, CEO, Coldwell Banker Real Estate; and, Bruce Zipf, CEO, NRT LLC. “We’ve worked hard to achieve what we have, and we’re not done yet,” said Culbertson. “Our ranking tells the story of teamwork, commitment, performance and outstanding client service that is Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.” NRT LLC came in above all other brokerages nationwide with the highest volume at 151,067,866,000 with 320,026 sides/units, ranking it No. 1.

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Santa visits Drake veterinary center Nov. 30 for pet photos; benefits RCHS Please join the Drake Center for Veterinary Care as Santa Claus makes a special stop at The Drake Center from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Get a great shot of your furry friend on Santa’s lap and help a wonderful cause this holiday season! For a small donation (we suggest $20), you can have your pet professionally photographed with our very own jolly St. Nick and help spread some cheer to pets in need at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. This year, Audrey Teno of Photography by Audrey Rose will be on hand to capture your pet’s visit and Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s John Van Zante will be Santa Claus! All proceeds from this special event will be donated to Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The Drake Center is at 195 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Call 760-753-9393; visit http:// www.thedrakecenter.com/blogs/eatplaylove/pet-photos-santa-claus-drake-center.

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Tania Smith joins RSF office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Tania Smith, a former paralegal, has joined the Indra Real Estate Group in the Rancho Santa Fe office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties as REALTOR®-Sales Associate. “Tania was born and raised in San Diego. Her knowledge of the local residential market, coupled with her paralegal background, are extremely beneficial to clients looking to buy or sell a home,” said Branch Manager Herb Josepher. “My previous experience guided my transition into wanting to help people with their real estate needs,” said Smith, a graduate of University of California, Berkeley. “There really is no other satisfaction than having my clients create and build new memories in the homes they decide to live in.” In addition to helping people find homes, she does the same for animals by volunteering monthly at a humane society near her home in Mission Hills. Smith can be contacted through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties at 858-231-3610 mobile, 858-756-7899 office or taniasmith@bhhscal.com. The Rancho Santa Fe office is at 6015 La Granada, Suite Q, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. With more than 3,000 sales associates located in 60 offices across Southern California and the Central Coast, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is one of

Owners of ‘Weiland Sliding Doors and Windows’ list custom RSF Covenant estate with Laura Barry Bill and Ana Weiland, of luxury furniture maker “Weiland Sliding Doors and Windows,” famous for bringing seamless indoor/outdoor living to homes throughout the nation, have placed their custom Rancho Santa Fe Covenant estate on the market for sale with Laura Barry of Barry Estates, Inc. The hidden location is on the sought-after west side of the Covenant, making it an easy 5-minute commute to beaches, I-5, the village, R. Roger Rowe School and Covenant Golf Club. The masterful estate was built similar to the high-end quality of their brand: double framing construction, vintage wood timbers, antique wood floors, seamless indoor/outdoor living, detached guest home, which is all set on four park-like view acres and beautifully hidden at the top of the hill. The is the first time the estate has ever been offered for sale and is truly a priceless gem, priced at: $6,595,000. For more details contact Laura Barry at her office: 858-756-2266 or Laura@BarryEstates. com

The Bridges announces $1 million in improvements to mark 15th year Now in its 15th year as one of California’s premier private clubs, The Bridges has recently completed a successful membership campaign and more than $1 million in physical improvements to the Club. “With the sale of our final 24 unissued memberships earlier this year, the Bridges is now at capacity with 287 members,” said Bridges Development Director Ken Ayers. “This is an important financial and operational milestone for the Club, and gives us a solid platform to continue the constant improvement of our grounds, programs and services.” Within the last 15 months, The Bridges has completed a significant makeover of the ladies locker room; a remodel of The Lounge; improvements to the clubhouse kitchen; and a series of upgrades around the course, including maintenance equipment. Valued at approximately $1 million, these improvements come not long after the opening of the $5 million tennis and recreational complex, which operates extensive programming for adults, children and teenagers. This year marked the 15th anniversary of The Bridges, which traces its heritage to 1996, when visionary developers purchased this unique, 550-acre property. A series of canyons and streams nestled in the rolling hills just east of the Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, The Bridges includes more than 100 acres of protected and professionally managed open space. The course was created by Robert Trent Jones Jr., who was hired in 1997. When The Bridges opened in 1999, it quickly earned a spot on Golf Digest’s list of Best New Courses in America. The following year, in late 2000, the tower bell at The Bridges rang for the first time, heralding the opening of the 36,000-square-foot clubhouse. Now, 15 years later, the Club offers 11 unique menus served at four dining facilities featuring seasonal produce grown in The Bridges’ on-site organic garden. A state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot fitness facility includes a pool, spa, and the latest fitness equipment and classes. In addition to serving the needs of adults and children, the Tennis and Rec Centre also features a fenced luxury dog park, complete with comfortable seating and a barbeque area. For membership information, contact Carly Hyslop at 858-756-8077. Real estate inquiries should be directed to Bob Jackson at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe Sales Company, 858-756-8700.

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Carmel Valley

CARMEL VALLEY

$1,199,000 - $1,249,000 11213 Corte Belleza 5 BR/4 BA Lu Dai Coastal Premier Properties $825,000 3 BR/2.5 BA Solana Beach

11334 E San Raphael Driveway Remy Simon Coldwell Banker

Sat 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm (858) 729-8868 Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 382-7489

SOLANA BEACH

$1,189,000 4 BR/2.5 BA

526 E. Santa Helena Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Joe Gallo Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cal (619) 823-6793

$1,750,000 3 BR/2 BA

514 Glenmont Dr Ryan Stafford PS Platinum Properties

$5,995,000 4 BR/3 BA

241 Pacific Ave Lynette Braun Coldwell Banker Rancho Santa Fe

Del Mar

Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (760) 807-1514 Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (619) 402-3362

DEL MAR

$1,150,000 2 BR/2.5 BA

3381 Caminito Luna Nueva Cher Conner Berkshire Hathaway

$1,399,000 3 BR/2.5 BA

13675 Mira Montana Drive Steve Uhlir SURE Real Estate

Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 454-8714 Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)755-6070

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