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New RSF Association manager named The Rancho Santa Fe Association has named William “Bill” Overton Jr. as its new manager. Overton, who has been the community manager for Desert Mountain Master & Village Associations in Cave Creek, Ariz., will be responsible to the
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Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors for the proper administration of all affairs of the Association. As chief administrator of the Association, Overton will have day-to-day responsibility for operations and assets of the Association directly and
RSF Garden Club members approve sale
through the respective department heads, including Parks and Recreation, Patrol, Building Administration, Covenant Administration, Finance and Accounting, as well as working with the Golf Club and Tennis Club. “The Rancho Santa Fe As-
sociation board and staff have undertaken many important projects this year,” said Ann Boon, president of the Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors. “All the board members are very grateful for the See MANAGER, page 30
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe hosts ‘Olde-Fashioned Christmas’
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club received a 94 percent approval rate from its membership for the sale of the club facility to Bruce Kleege of Garden Club RSF LCC. According to co-presidents Fred Wasserman and Susan Glass, the votes were counted on Dec. 8. Of 190 received, 178 voted “yes” and 12 voted against the proposal. On Nov. 18, the RSF Garden Club announced its agreement with Kleege, a longtime Rancho Santa Fe resident who wants to keep the club for the community’s use. Members then had a month to vote on the potential sale. The Attorney General of California must also approve the sale. The club has not disclosed the price yet. The club will continue its use of the facility under a multi-year lease agreement and the resale shoppe will continue business as usual. For its next community event, the RSF Garden Club will host a Christmas party Dec. 20 at the club. For reservations, call Pam Wasserman at 858-759-8895 or Susan Glass at 858-245-3434. — Karen Billing
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BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association board authorized spending $350,000 on a professional planning phase for the pool and health club on Dec. 4, after the results of a community-wide vote. In the advisory vote, 762 members voted in favor of the planning phase and 713 voted against. Director Rochelle Putnam said that the vote was only a 40-vote difference, and the board members need to keep in mind that they represent the whole community. “When we get to the next step, where we’re taking a vote on a really major expenditure, it will be better to have a really clear mandate,” Putnam said. “The vote on the pool and health club was not a clear mandate, and I See PLANNING, page 30
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe kicked off its “Olde-Fashioned Christmas” Dec. 5, traditional holiday fun for the entire family, which runs from Dec. 5 through Jan. 4. The Dec. 5 event included outdoor ice skating, a 25-foot Christmas tree, Christmas carolers, marshmallow roasting, a soup competition and photos with Santa. Pictured at left: Vivika and Andrew Chang with Santa. (Right) Preparing to ice skate and on the ice! For more photos see page B14. Visit www.theinnatrsf.com. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
RSF Tennis Club hopes new membership categories will create net advantage BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association board has approved four new membership categories for the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club to help boost memberships, generate more dues revenue and maintain the health and vitality of the community asset.
Dave Vandenberg, tennis club board member, made the request of the RSF Association board at the board’s Dec. 4 meeting. He said he believes the new categories will help the RSF Tennis Club deal with a situation in which memberships have been declining significantly over the past 10
years. Vandenberg said it has been a “slug,” but just last week they met their annual membership quota and they feel that the new categories can strengthen their situation. “What has been a tradition of losing members, we’ve reversed that position
and it’s going back up again and that’s through a tremendous amount of work by our board,” Vandenberg said, noting that the club operates without a manager. One new category seemed to be a “no-brainer”— allowing members of the RSF Golf Club to join for a reduced enrollment of
$500 rather than the initiation fee of $3,750. Vandenberg said he expects to see a number of people come over from the RSF Golf Club. A second category targets reinstatements. Former members used to have to See TENNIS, page 26
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RSF Association Board Biz: Enjoy an Old-Fashioned Holiday! BY ANN BOON, PRESIDENT, RANCHO SANTA FE ASSOCIATION BOARD Although the work of an Association board member is never done, last Friday some of us took time off and had the opportunity to kick off the holidays with a beautiful, fun-filled event at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Families with children gathered to enjoy the treelighting, photos with Santa, strolling carolers, hot chocolate and ice-skating. (If you haven’t checked out the iceskating rink yet, you really should! It will be open through Jan. 4.) The younger attendees were decked in their finery, as the first night of the Cotillion season coincided with the festivities at The Inn. We just sat back and took it all in. Atop the little knoll overlooking our own twinkling Main Street —Paseo Delicias — the lights sparkled and the laughter rang through the night. It was a perfect Rancho Santa Fe evening. And aren’t we lucky to
Ann Boon have two gorgeous Christmas trees to enjoy in our tiny little community — one at The Inn and one at the RSF Golf Club! In even bigger news, the board is very happy to announce the culmination of our most important project: the selection of a new manager for the Association. Mr. William Overton will be joining us from Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan. 28. Bill brings many years of management experience to the table, which will be a great help in our ongoing efforts to improve and modernize our Association business. We are very excited to have such a dynamic leader taking the helm. Acting Manager Ivan Holler and our staff contin-
ue working as hard as ever on our various other important projects. Voting registration is improving; liability insurance coverage has been updated and improved; wireless service is being improved; broadband alternatives are still being analyzed; engineering studies for the proposed Health Club facility will begin soon; and the list goes on. Volunteers are critical to the success of many important activities in the RSF Covenant. I’d like to send a big “thank you” to Hilary Loretta and Bill Carden, who have just volunteered to serve on the Covenant Design Review Committee. Also, many thanks to Karen Ventura and Sharon Ruhnau, new members of the Trails and Recreation Committee, and to Jack Queen, Susan Heitner and Kate Williams, new members of the Osuna Committee. In January, a nominating committee will be formed to scout for candidates to run for the board in the spring. There will be two open seats for the three-year
term beginning July 1, 2015. Volunteers have already begun sending me their
names. If you are interested, let us know as soon as possible. The future of Rancho Santa Fe looks to be very
busy and very bright. We could use your talents! Email me at Ann. boon@me.com.
RSF Association approves purchase of vehicles for RSF Patrol, Covenant Design Review Committee The Rancho Santa Fe Association board approved purchasing two new vehicles at its Dec. 4 meeting, one for use by the Covenant Design Review Committee and one new RSF Patrol car. For the committee car, $40,000 is in the 2014-15 budget. For the $36,769 patrol car, the Association will be able to use a reimbursement from the RSF Community Services District. The committee has a Ford van for site visits that was purchased 17 years ago. Committee members have said that it is very cramped and uncomfortable for the prolonged visits they make. They requested a vehicle with more modern safety features, such as a back-up camera. Of three passenger vans tested, the Association staff selected the Nissan NV, which was the cheapest of those examined with the best accessibility, comfort and the back-up camera. The RSF Patrol has a fleet of seven cars and this purchase will replace a 2008 vehicle with more than 128,000 miles. Because the patrol cars do lots of idling, the actual time on the engine equates to almost double the odometer reading. Treasurer Kim Eggleston said the finance committee questioned the need for a Ford Explorer and said that Chief Matt Wellhouser did a good job of justifying the need for a larger vehicle, because they do a fair amount of driving on the trails and the Explorer allows for greater clearance. — Karen Billing
Next San Dieguito Planning Group meeting is Dec. 11 The regular meeting of the San Dieguito Planning Group at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 will take place at the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Station (meeting room), 16936 El Fuego, Rancho Santa Fe. (El Fuego intersects Linea del Cielo at the west end of the village.) Find agenda and minutes at www.sdcounty.ca.gov/pds/Groups/sandieguito.html.
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FTC robotics teams from RSF earn awards at Dec. 7 robotics competition Three rookie robotics teams from R. Roger Rowe Middle School garnered awards during a Dec. 7 First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Qualifying Tournament. As semi-final rounds took place, the RSF Intergalactic Dragons garnered enough points to place second overall and move on to the alliance rounds. The Dragons are composed of James Busby, Conrad Delgado, Aaron Lustig, Lucas Luwa and Justin Yu. During the finals, the Dragons partnered with the RSF Portal Pounders: Katherine Arnold, Tyler Bovenzi, Grayson Hudgens, DJ Nelson, Gabrielle Nguyen and Brandon Wong. Together, they won their semifinal match against the third place alliance teams and nearly nudged out the first place alliance teams in an exciting final match. The RSF Intercontinental Ballistic Ninjas is composed of Erika Adams, Jimmy Bortree, Jasmine King, Alex Lillian and Aria Mojaver. They received the competition’s “Motivate Award.� This judged award celebrates the team that exemplifies the essence of the FTC competition through team building, team spirit and enthusiasm. They celebrate their team, their individuality and their spirit. Their next qualifying tournament is Dec. 13 at the Escondido Charter High School. For more information about school’s FTC robotics program, contact David Warner at dwarner@rsf.k12.ca.us.
RSF man pleads guilty to wire fraud BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A Rancho Santa Fe businessman admitted in federal court Dec. 3 to selling breastexamination imaging and diagnostic systems that he either failed to deliver or only partly provided to his customers. Christopher John Cozzie, 57, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to wire fraud in connection with his running of two companies, Advance Functional Imaging and Green Screen Labs. The firms purported to sell infrared cameras, laptops, touch-screen computers and imaging software for less-invasive breast examinations. Cozzie conceded that between 2007 and 2009 he marketed the equipment to holistic health care providers via the Internet and at wellness conventions in Las Vegas and California, charging as much as $35,000 per system. By 2008, according to the plea, Cozzie had no capital to run his businesses and was unable to provide entire packages of equipment to customers, particularly cameras. In-
stead, he was peddling used imaging devices, sometimes selling the same one to more than one customer. In February 2009, a doctor in Texas contracted with him for an imaging system, computer and training, according to prosecutors. Two months later, the physician wired Cozzie $32,000 for the system, but never received the camera, despite repeated contacts with Cozzie. According to the plea agreement, some customers received partial systems, while others received nothing. Still, Cozzie continued to market and sell the apparatuses. In one instance, he removed a camera from the office of one client and delivered it to a second in another part of California, court documents state. The victims suffered combined losses in excess of $200,000, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego. Cozzie will face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine at his sentencing, which is scheduled for March 3.
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Left to right: RSF Intercontinental Ballistic Ninjas: Erika Adams, Aria Mojaver, Alex Lilian and Jasmine King. (Not shown: Jimmy Bortree)
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Suspect arrested in RSF after carjacking, other offenses BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A man suspected of being under the influence of drugs crashed his vehicle and carjacked another motorist, then crashed again and climbed on top of a Rancho Santa Fe home’s roof before being arrested early Dec. 5, authorities said. The first crash happened about 12:15 a.m. on El Mirlo, according to the California Highway Patrol. A motorist who stopped to help with the first crash had his vehicle carjacked by the suspect, who turned around and crashed that vehicle into a home on Via De Fortuna, the CHP reported. The suspect — later identified as 33-year-old Josh Harrington — then climbed onto the roof of the Via De Fortuna residence until he was ultimately taken down. Harrington was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, hit and run, carjacking, assault and battery, and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to the CHP. No injuries were reported. Harrington’s mother later told KUSI News that her son is a veteran who has been diagnosed as bipolar and paranoid schizophrenic. KUSI also reported that his mother said he suffers from PTSD and brain trauma. The RSF Maze Runners
Woodward Animal Center’s ‘Frosty Farm’ offers a variety of activities The Helen Woodward Animal Center’s “Frosty Farm” brings families a fun day of festive activities on Dec. 13-14 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.
RSF fifth-grade robotics team wins awards at FLL Southern California Championship The RSF Maze Runners, a fifth grade RSF Eagles Robotics team from R. Roger Rowe School, won second place overall in core values at the First Lego League Southern California Championship on Dec. 6 at Legoland. The team also received the “Judges Inspiration Award” out of 56 teams, which was a fun surprise for everyone according to science teacher John Galipault, who coached the team with Tom Powell. As part of the competition, the team must pick a topic and identify ways to improve how to learn it. The Maze Runners’ chosen topic was helping people effectively learn a foreign language. The team excelled in the core values part of the competition, which places an emphasis on teamwork, cooperation, professionalism and friendly competition. The Maze Runners team includes Nora Gavreau, Logan Johnson, Jake Malter, Malcolm McDonough, Dylan Powell, Brandon Powell, David Scuba and JT Young.
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A concert of Japanese traditional music, featuring guest artists Sensei Yuki Easter on the koto and Dr. Alexander Khalil on the shakuhachi, was performed at MiraCosta College last semester.
RSF resident named to Honorary National Committee for WWII Museum Longtime Rancho Santa Fe resident Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz, co-founder of World of Children Award (www. worldofchildren.org), has accepted an exclusive invitation to serve on the Honorary National Committee for the grand opening of “The Road to Berlin: America’s Journey of Courage and Sacrifice,” at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Other committee members include news anchor Tom Brokaw, Hank Greenberg (former chairman of AIG), John Whitehead (former deputy of state and cochairman of Goldman Sachs), and Michael O’Neil (chairman of Citigroup). The museum will host a special celebration from Dec. 10-12 to mark the grand opening of “The Road
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Annual RSF Library Christmas Tea and Tree Raffle to be held Dec. 12 The Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild presents its 24th annual Christmas Tea and Tree Raffle from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the RSF Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias. From 1:30-2:30 p.m., the celebration is for adults only, and from 2:30-4:30 p.m., all ages are welcome. The tree and
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‘Stocking Stuffer Pop-up Shop’ at Flower Hill Dec. 13 Stop by Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 for a Stocking Stuffer Pop-Up Shop in the outdoor courtyard in The ROW Collective, a curated section of the center that houses various local one-of-a-kind shops. Join Flower Hill tenants, The Printed Palette and Grace & Salt, along with almost 20 other outside vendors to fill your stockings with local goodies while enjoying sweet treats, raffle prizes and family photo opportunities.
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Mentoring experience leads RSF man to Big Brothers Big Sisters chairmanship BY JOE TASH As a senior at Stanford University, Derek Bruton served as a volunteer Big Brother to a young boy whose father was incarcerated. “The child had no one to really talk to, especially about guy stuff,” said Bruton. “It was a tremendous experience; it left an imprint on my life.” Bruton, who is now a father of two, a Rancho Santa Fe resident and CEO of a financial services firm, has come full circle with the mentoring program: He serves as chairman of the board of directors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. In that capacity, Bruton helps guide a nonprofit that serves 1,725 boys and girls in San Diego County, providing them with Big Brothers or Big Sisters who act as role models, mentors and companions to their young charges. Some little brothers and sisters have parents who are deployed overseas with the military, others have parents in jail or prison, and still others simply need someone to talk to or help them with their homework. Making those positive connections at the formative ages of elementary and middle school can have a long-lasting impact on children, making them less likely to turn to drugs or drop out of school, said Bruton. “Developing a one-on-one mentoring relationship with these children so they avoid behaviors that could lead them down the wrong path, and really instilling confidence in them, which is what they need at that age, makes a big difference,” Bruton said. The relationship between “Bigs” and “Littles,” as the organization calls them, carries benefits for both sides. Adam Johnson, 29, of Pacific Beach, has been matched as a Big Brother to a boy from Carmel Valley for the past two years. Johnson said he got involved through a friend, who gathered a group of people to attend a Big Brothers Big Sisters orientation session. Johnson said he gets together with his 11-year-old Little Brother, Niko, at least twice a month, when they might have dinner, shoot baskets, do homework, or go for a bike ride.
Derek Bruton of RSF encourages people to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters. ‘The juice is definitely worth the squeeze,’ he says. Sometimes they attend sporting events such as Padres games, outings that are organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters. “He is like a little brother to me. We’re definitely close,” said Johnson. “To be part of a program like this and give back in some way is very rewarding.” Johnson, who moved to San Diego from Philadelphia several years ago, said he can envision the relation-
ship continuing into the future. “It’s definitely something that can keep going. Both of us are very happy with the match. I feel we are very lucky, I hit the jackpot, so to speak, a great kid, and a great mother,” Johnson said. He encouraged others to volunteer with the program, noting, “It doesn’t take that much time,” but makes a big difference in kids’ lives. “The juice is definitely worth the squeeze,” he said. Haleh Gianni, Niko’s mother, said she signed up her son to provide a positive role model. “I really believe in the positive impact of mentorship for young kids.” Gianni and Niko’s father are divorced, and while his father does spend time with him, Gianni said, she thought the boy would benefit from a mentor who was not a parent, someone he could relate to and learn from. When Niko comes back from an outing with Johnson, said Gianni, her son is happy and excited. “It’s so interesting to see him open the door for me,
or say ‘Mom, do you need help? I’ll carry the bags for you.’ Seeing those little things, I know they come from watching Adam,” she said. According to the San Diego Big Brothers Big Sisters website, potential “Bigs” must be over 18, have a valid Social Security number and commit to volunteer in San Diego for at least one year. The program carefully screens applicants before they are paired with children, said Bruton. Volunteers meet with their Little Brothers or Sisters twice a month, and each visit or activity runs two to four hours, he said. Over the next five years, Bruton said, the group would like to expand its programs to serve 4,000 to 5,000 San Diego youths. Among the specific needs, he said, are mentors who speak Spanish, and those willing to travel to Camp Pendleton or Coronado to serve as Big Brothers and Sisters to the children of deployed military members. “We’re on a quest to find those,” he said. Visit www.sdbigs.org.
RSF Secret Car Club hosts toy drive to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital Rancho Santa Fe’s Secret Car Club, a unique gathering of classic cars held every weekend in the village, is hosting a toy drive to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital at their weekend meet-ups through Dec. 20. Come check out an amazing line-up of cars and give back to a great cause. The Secret Car Club meets from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays on Avenida de Acacias and Paseo Delicias. It is suggested that the gifts be un-wrapped. Rady Children’s will not accept stuffed animals because of dust and infection control. E-mail Chris@secretcarclub.com.
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RSF Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Luncheon The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary held a Holiday Luncheon with boutique shopping Dec. 4 at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Visit www.rcha-rsf.org. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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North County producer casting his net across San Diego for next great idea BY SAMANTHA TATRO A San Diego producer is looking to create the next big film and television hit — and a local resident might just be the one to supply the idea. Scott Manville, a producer, creator of TV Writer’s Vault and CEO of Manville Media Ventures, is looking for an idea for a film or TV production. “There are a lot of authors, a lot of filmmakers (here),” said Manville. “It’s a region that I don’t think has been tapped yet, and I guess I’m excited to hear from anybody who has projects that they think have potential.” Manville, who most recently produced “Kim of Queens” on Lifetime, is looking for film and TV concepts that “take us into new worlds or subjects we haven’t seen before.” That means not necessarily the “Real Housewives” type of reality-TV format, but atypical concepts that are built around families, unique businesses, or other ideas that may lend themselves to drama or comedy.
San Diego producer Scott Manville on the pitch panel with the Weinstein Company at the Napa Valley Film Fest recently. Courtesy photo Hollywood and the Hollywood machine, as Manville calls it, is a much different process today than in the past. It’s a “much quicker process with a much wider reach,” he said. “If I’m just talking about the industry and development, it’s a year-round time,” he said. “There are seasons for pilots being picked up, there are seasons for movies being released, but the process of scouting
new and great material is year-round.” Most recently, Manville went to the Napa Valley Film Festival to work with the Weinstein Company. He helped run a pitch and scouting contest, where he was one of the panelists. At the two-day event, Manville first helped writers work on their pitches in front of an audience, before the top contestants pitched
to him and the Weinstein executives. They picked two feature film stories and one travel documentary series. On top of his work in Hollywood, Manville is a single dad raising twins near Rancho Santa Fe in the 4S/Del Sur neighborhood of San Diego. Raising Chance and Chelsea, his twins, is his most important job, Manville said. “It’s constant extremes,” he said. “It’s shifting between the insanity of dealing with an industry that’s probably the most competitive in the world and then pulling back into the intensity of managing twin 4-year-olds.” But his kids, Manville said, give him the bigger payoff. “I have to say, the twins are much
more rewarding and they really fill my heart, and that’s kind of what refreshes me and refreshes my mind, as tiring as it is,” he said. Manville decided to go into film and TV because of their creative aspects. He said he enjoys developing concepts and connecting creatively with buyers. “I really love the process, I love the struggle, I love the small victories along the way, but now being a single dad, I’ve really found it’s given me more clarity and drive I’ve never found before,” he said. “I guess I could say I’m truly enjoying balancing the business with being a dad.” San Diegans who want to contact Manville about a story pitch can reach him at scott@tvwritersvault.com.
Village Church offers free Christmas events, including breakfast and concerts With fewer than three weeks until Christmas, the Village Community Presbyterian Church of Rancho Santa Fe is hosting free events this week for all ages. From 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, will be the annual “Breakfast in Bethlehem,” featuring a sit-down breakfast, Christmas sing-along, and fun activities and gifts for children of all ages. Please RSVP to 858-756-2441 or maryc@villagechurch.org. Then at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, a full orchestra and choir will present the traditional music of the season with “Messiah,” followed by a dessert reception. “This week promises to be a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for Christmas,” says the Rev. Dr. Jack Baca, senior pastor of the Village Church. “We want everyone in our North County community to feel welcome to join in these special events that help all of us mark the faith and hope of Christmas.” All events are held at the campus of the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. For information, visit www.villagechurch.org or call 858-756-2441. Regular worship services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Visit www.villagechurch.org.
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Campus lockdowns prompt student-created #THINKB4UPOST campaign BY KAREN BILLING Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) students are taking action after two teenagers’ threats, posted to social media, prompted scary lockdown situations Nov. 20 at the CCA and Torrey Pines High School campuses. Students have launched a campaign called #THINKB4UPOST to remind teenagers that something that takes just a second to send can have big consequences. “It was a major wakeup call for the ways that social media can negatively affect our lives, but it can also be used for positive purposes,” said senior Katie Simonian, who launched the campaign with senior Gabrielle De Boucaud, her co-anchor on the student news channel CCA-TV. “Type 11 letters and your life is changed forever,” Gabrielle said. The pair hosted a special news report on the incident and #THINKB4UPOST on the Dec. 5 edition of CCA-TV. Senior Greg Wolff designed the graphic for their social media campaign, which they hope will spread to teenagers all over via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. A downloadable poster has also been created that can send a message the old-fashioned way on school campuses. “It’s really satisfying to see it spread around and see other people use it,” said Greg, a cinema student who specializes in the motion graphics and logos used in CCA-TV. On Nov. 20, Torrey Pines High, down the street from CCA, was in lockdown for four hours after a threat posted on Yik Yak. Five minutes before school let out for the day at 3 p.m., CCA students heard the announcement that they, CCA senior Greg Wolff too, were now under lockdown after a post was discovered designed the graphic for the that read: “I’m coming to CCA with three guns,” with an campaign. emoji depicting a weapon. “It was pretty scary, because I didn’t know if it was an actual threat or not,” Gabrielle said. “We had to just wait in our room and hope that everything was going to be OK.” The students were kept for 45 minutes. Mark Raines, the visual arts teacher who oversees the production of CCA-TV, said that as a teacher, it was just as frightening. “It was very real. The students and adults were very concerned. I’d say it was a great test case for us to see how we do in these kinds of situations and look at what we can learn from the incident,” Raines said. “As a faculty member, I feel that everything went exceptionally well for that to be our first possible threat like that. With that said, there’s still things we can learn from that day.” Katie said it’s easy to look back now and see that nothing happened, it was “just a joke.” But she said it’s important to remember that these kinds of posts are a big deal, prompted by someone making a very bad decision.
CCA students Greg Wolff, Katie Simonian and Gabrielle De Boucaud helped launch #THINKB4UPOST, reminding teens that their posts can have big consequences. Photo by Mark Raines “In that moment, I was freaking out because these things can happen anywhere,” Katie said. “You never think something is going to happen at your school but it can.” Gabrielle describes Yik Yak as an “anonymous Twitter”— in the GPS-based platform, people can post relatable items to others within a mile radius. “People don’t understand — they think it’s anonymous, but the police can track your IP address,” Katie said. In the case of the two threats, that is exactly what happened. A 16-year-old girl from another school was arrested Nov. 21 in connection with the threat against CCA. The day before, police had tracked and arrested a 17-year-old boy for the shooting threat at Torrey Pines. “I’m not a fan of Yik Yak, because I don’t see anything positive about it for high school students,” Raines said. “I was impressed with how the students came up with a positive way to respond to what happened on Yik Yak instead of attacking all kinds of social media, because social media can have a really positive impact. This is a great way to use social media to do something really good and helpful.” On Friday, Raines was encouraging a classroom full of his students to share the CCA-created campaign on their social media platforms. “Don’t forget the hashtag,” he reminded the students.
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Amazed by the Amazon, jolted by electric eel, prodded by piranha • Area travelers return from arduous expedition tracing Teddy Roosevelt’s journey of a century ago BY GARY ROBBINS SPECIAL TO THE RSF REVIEW If you’re planning a trip to the Brazilian Amazon, know this: Anyone who ventures on to the Roosevelt River may have to deal with electric eels, piranha, pig-like tapirs that are longer than a couch, and waterfalls that can devour a kayak. It’s not unusual for an inch and a half of rain to fall in 30 minutes. The vegetation is almost inpenetrable. And the heat can bring a person to their knees. UC San Diego engineering professor Marc Meyers experienced all of this during a recent 23-day expedition along the Roosevelt River, which also is known as the “River of Doubt.â€? Meyers was retracing the mostly uncharted path that Theodore Roosevelt and explorer Cândido Rondon followed during a famous scientific expedition a century ago. The 68-year-old Meyers
was accompanied by Jeffrey Lehmann, a 50-year-old local filmmaker who chronicled the trip for an upcoming TV special. They traveled the roughly 500 miles from Vilhena, Brazil to the Aripuanã River. It was a perilous journey made possible by Hiram Reis and Ivan Angonese, a couple of retired Brazilan Army colonels. Meyers and Lehmann discussed their adventure upon returning to San Diego. Q: You’re just back from an adventure that was challenging from the start. What happened? Meyers: On the second day, we reached Navaite Falls, a waterfall where the river goes from being about 15 yards wide to only two to three yards across. That makes the current move really fast. It’s dangerous, scary — and very loud. The waterfall sounded like a low hum when we were far away. Then it was like a hiss. When we got there, it was a roar. We got out of the river
at the last possible moment. If we had gone another 100 yards, we could have been sucked down the falls. At some point, you can’t fight the current. Lehmann: We had to do a portage, or carry our 700 pounds of gear around the falls. The distance wasn’t too bad — about three-quarters of a mile. But we had to walk across rocks that were razor sharp. If you fell, you’d get badly hurt, or worse. We would have had to put the injured person in the canoe and gone in search of help. And there was no help nearby. Q: Did you feel like you had left civilization behind? Lehmann: Absolutely. You don’t hear the sound of humans. There are no airplanes or cars or freeways. We didn’t even see a plane during the 23 days we were out there. You hear the squawk of parrots and buzz of mosquitoes. The buzz of insects starts before sunrise, and it’s loud, like rush-hour traffic. It’s like humans
UC San Diego engineering professor Marc Meyers traveled to the Brazilian Amazon to lead an expedition on the Roosevelt River, also known as the River of Doubt. Photo by Jeffrey Lehmann
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Giant otters on the Roosevelt River reach 5 to 6 feet long and are carnivorous. Photo by Jeffrey Lehmann Cinta Larga killed at least 29 Indeed, he threatened to arpeople — diamond miners rest us in his speech. The Cinta Larga are in a — years ago. The figure could be over 100. They transition period. Their first contacts with whites were control what happens. The chief of the Cinta only 55 years ago, and Larga came out. We could (some) of the Indians were tell that he was very angry. massacred in the beginning. He told us to leave. I gave So, it is only natural that him a camera to try to they harbor strong feelings. Q: So what did you do? soothe him. But he wanted Meyers: We received ofus gone. If we had tried to continue on, he would have ficial support from the Fire sent guys with guns, and we would have been arrested. See AMAZON, page 30
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RSF Foundation awards 2014 Community Grants The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation has awarded its 2014 Community Grants to the RSF Historical Society, RSF Library Guild and Helen Woodward Animal Center. The foundation’s grants continue a legacy of giving to local nonprofits that began in 1981. The Foundation and its donors have given nearly $6 million in the past 15 years alone to support organizations in Rancho Santa Fe. “The Rancho Santa Fe communitybased nonprofits were invited to participate,” said Debbie Anderson, programs director at the RSF Foundation. “The Grants and Projects Committee selected these three organizations primarily for their emphasis on connecting with the community through the programs that received funding.” The RSF Foundation grant of $5,000 to the RSF Historical Society will help fund the digitization of the archival collection and create an educational program for thirdgrade students. This project supports the Historical Society’s goal to provide for the preservation and accessibility of the collections to the RSF community, and to connect residents to Rancho Santa Fe and its past.
The RSF Library Guild raises funds to provide services to the RSF Branch Library beyond the budget of the SD County Library. “I speak for everyone here, that we love what we do,” said Susan Appleby, guild membership and development manager. “When we receive assistance to do this work, it makes all the difference.” The $2,100 RSF Foundation grant will fully fund the Guild’s 2015 Children’s Summer Reading Program. Since 1986, the Therapeutic Riding program at Helen Woodward Animal Center has provided a unique form of therapy to children and adults with special needs. The program of riding lessons and care of a “therapy horse” is provided at minimal cost or full scholarship to participants. The RSF Foundation grant of $5,000 helps to underwrite the Center’s cost for more than 40 lessons. The program is based on the belief that all individuals, regardless of physical or mental challenges, deserve to feel welcome and connected to their community. For more information on the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, visit www.rsffoundation.org.
RSF Republican Women to host holiday party Dec. 14 Inspired by the words of President Calvin Coolidge — “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas” — the RSF Republican Women, Fed., are decking the halls from 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Susan Woolley. Festive music, drinks, food and fine desserts will be on hand. Cost is $30. Send checks to P.O. Box 1195, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Checks must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Make checks payable to “The RSF Republican Women, Fed.” For party address, email Lilyjo33@aol. com or call 858-756-1906.
RSF annual Hanukkah celebration Dec. 18 to feature ice skating rink Hanukkah memories are made in all types of places, but for Rancho Santa Fe residents, ice skating with a human dreidel to live Hanukkah music will be a first on the Ranch! This year marks the eighth annual RSF Hanukkah Celebration for Chabad Jewish Center of RSF. The event, which is open to the public, will open at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at at the RSF Community Center. It will also feature the annual Shillman Grand Menorah Lighting, children’s crafts, dreidel games, latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot — Hanukkah’s traditional Israeli jelly doughnuts. There will be activities for skaters and non-skaters alike. Admission is free, though there is a charge for skate rental. For information or for your online discount, visit www.jewishrsf.com.
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RSF singer Sophia Alone creates debut album, ‘Heart and a Half’ BY SAMANTHA TATRO Sophia Bouhaddou grew up in an atypical household in Utah. Bouhaddou, who goes by her stage name Sophia Alone, said that with a French mother and a Moroccan father, she felt a lot like America was outside the walls of her house. “I always remember wanting my mom to pack my lunch in a brown paper bag with some inspiring message written on it, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich like the other kids,” Alone said. “But instead we would get a plastic bag with dates, and a butter and honey tartine — different, but delicious.” Alone grew up in Utah before moving to San Diego as a teenager. She spent time living in Los Angeles, but now the singer lives in Rancho Santa Fe. Alone’s debut album, “Heart and a Half,” combines all Sophia Alone her history and blends it with her relationships and passions. But as a child, Alone did not know she wanted to sing and write music when she got older. Though her family was not musically inclined, she was first introduced to music at age 6 with the piano. From there, she touched on just about every instrument available to her, including the flute and cello. That was before she finally told herself she wanted to sing. “I’ve always known I wanted to sing,” Alone said. “When I was younger, I planned to act and then segued into music, much like Hilary Duff. But the more I studied, the more music took over, and it’s become all I can do; there is nothing else for me.” Alone did not have a specific “light bulb” moment as to when she realized she wanted to start singing, she said. The process was gradual. “I remember watching Christina Aguilera sing on TV and thinking, with tears in my eyes, ‘I want to do that,’” Alone said. “Then I would go into my room and dance around, singing and flipping my hair pretending I was performing for thousands.” Now, she writes and records her own music: a soul-R&B blend of music and lyrics. Alone remembered the first time she realized she wanted to write music instead of just sing it back in 2007. “I was doing a lot of competitions and finally decided to try out for ‘American Idol,’” Alone said. “I only made it through a couple of rounds and finally grew tired of trying to be what they wanted me to be in order to win. As I walked out after being cut, I said, ‘It’s time to start writing my own music. I want to create my own sound.’ I wrote my first song that year and have continued writing since then.”
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the album in six months. For Alone, the musical journey was as important as the destination. “The biggest reason I went into the music is that I wanted to inspire people,” she said. “I want to be the one to help you laugh, help you cry, dance, fall in love, and most importantly follow your dreams. I want people to know that you can follow your dreams no matter how much the world tells you, you can’t.” Alone’s debut album, “Heart and a Half,” is available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby. Her next show is Jan. 12 at Le Papagayo in Encinitas. You can find out more about her, including the latest concert dates, by visiting www.sophiaalone.com.
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Creative Writing Club announces fundraiser to support fourth annual CCA Writers Conference Picking up holiday gifts at Canyon Crest Academy’s Barnes and Noble Book Fair from Dec. 14-17 will raise funds for the CCA Creative Writing Club. Items bought during those days with a book fair flier at the Bookstar Book Store (across from UTC mall), or online at www.BarnesandNoble.com using the Bookfair code 11523958, will support the annual CCA Writers’ Conference. Fliers can be obtained by downloading from the conference Facebook The 2014 CCA Writers Conference organizers. page “CCA Writers’ Conference” or by emailing ccawritersconference@gmail.com. The CCA Writers’ Conference is a free all-day event that will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at Canyon Crest Academy. High school students from all over San Diego will participate in workshops on a variety of topics, including writing short stories, plotting the best selling novel, poetry, playwriting, horror, songwriting, journalism, and more. Julia Camilleri, president of the Creative Writing Club, has been working on the conference since last summer. “I first attended the CCA Writers’ Conference earlier this year and was so impressed by the workshops I attended that I knew I had to be involved. I am so excited about our lineup of speakers this year!” The keynote speaker is Jonathan Maberry, a New York Times bestselling author, four-time Bram Stoker Award winner, and comic book writer. Several of Maberry’s novels are in development for movies and TV including “V-Wars,” “Extinction Machine,” “Rot & Ruin,” and “Dead of Night.” Jonathan The conference is funded through generous donations from sponMaberry sors and through fundraisers run by CCA’s Creative Writing Club. All proceeds from the book fair will be used to purchase conference supplies, and pay for speaker and facility expenses. Companies and individuals interested in supporting the conference directly can email ccawritersconference@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities. The mission of the CCA Creative Writing Club is to expand creative writing opportunities for local high school students, regardless of whether or not they plan to pursue a writing career. CCA’s Barnes and Noble/Bookstar Book Fair will be December 14-17 at the Bookstar Bookstore, 8650 Genesee Avenue, Suite 230, UTC/San Diego, or online at www.BarnesandNoble.com using the Bookfair Code: 11523958. Download fliers from the conference Facebook page “CCA Writers’ Conference” or by emailing ccawritersconference@gmail.com.
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The Torrey Pines girls cross country team finished in the top 20 in the CIF State Cross Country Championships. Courtesy photo
TPHS cross country girls race to 17th-place finish in state championship The Torrey Pines girls cross country team finished their very successful season Nov. 29 with a 17th-place finish in Division I of the CIF State Cross Country Championships in Fresno. The team earned the spot in the championship meet with a first-place overall finish in the CIF San Diego Section Championships. For several senior runners on the team, it was the fourth consecutive trip to the state meet with the Falcons varsity squad. Senior Jacqueline Garner, who was tops in the CIF San Diego section, finished 16th in the state with a time of 18:28 — an average pace of 5:55 per mile. Also representing Torrey Pines were seniors Taylor Seamans, Mackenzie McGuire and Sofia Schugar, junior Brittany Black, sophomore Ines Ramirez and freshmen Vanessa Beeler and Emma Largerie. The Falcons girls are coached by head coach Brent Thorne and girls coach Kaitlin Hildebrand.
L-R: TPHS players Christina Ellis, Madison Lombard and Sierra Campisano. Photos courtesy of Anna Scipione
TPHS girls beat Mt. Miguel in OT, 83-75 Torrey Pines girls basketball has started the season 3-0. They beat Mt. Miguel in a thrilling overtime win, the final score was 83-75. Sierra Campisano scored 33 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Christina Ellis added 16 points and 7 steals. Madison Lombard added 10 points and 8 assists in the thrilling victory. Torrey Pines also beat Serra High School and Escondido during the first week of games. They play Granite Hills and Horizon this week and the Kiwanis tournament starts Dec. 17. Campisano scored her 1000th career point during the first game of the season. Campisano, who made the All State Sophomore team last year, is averaging 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 block shots per game this season.
Inn the Spirit of the Holidays Come share in the celebration of the season with an array of holiday festivities for the entire family. Kick-off your holiday traditions with a winter wonderland ice skating rink located on the main front lawn. For your tasting pleasures, culinary events designed by Executive Chef Todd Allison will bring the holidays to life with extraordinary Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve dining experiences. It’s an olde fashion holiday celebration in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe.
Special Ice Skating Rink Hours of Operation | December 5 - January 4, 2015 December 5 - 19 | Monday - Friday 2:45pm-9:00pm | Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm December 20 - January 4, 2015 | Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 9:00pm *
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To Your Health: 10 tips to de-stress those holiday family get-togethers BY THOMAS C. LIAN, M.D. It’s the time of year when we are bombarded with television ads and heartwarming movies suggesting that the holidays are all about gathering with loved ones for joyful celebrations filled with laughter and harmony. In the real world, however, holidays with family members may be more stressful than festive. Even the most loving families have their ongoing arguments and personality clashes, and these tend to be heightened during the holidays. Often, the same problems seem to arise year after year. If you find yourself dreading your family get-togethers, the following tips may help you worry less and enjoy more.
1. Prepare yourself — and your attitude. Instead of feeling anxious or defensive, focus on feeling calm. Before you go, do something relaxing that puts you in a good mood, such as taking a warm bath, doing yoga, or listening to your favorite music. 2. Set realistic expectations. If your family holidays have a history of conflict, don’t expect that this year will be different for some reason, or that the people who irritate you might have changed since last year. Accept that some conflict is likely, but focus instead on interacting with people whom you enjoy. 3. Avoid potentially upsetting topics. Politics and religion are obvious, but too often people bring up subjects without realiz-
ing how they affect others. You may truly care about the person and want the best for him or her, but avoid questions such as, “When are you ever going to get married/ have children/buy a house?” Keep questions general and open-ended; ask about vacation plans, family activities, or simply what’s new. 4. Accept that you can’t control others’ actions, but you can monitor and modify your own reactions. No one can force you to engage in a negative conversation. Choose instead not to react at all. Simply say, “Let’s not get into that now.” Then change the topic. If he or she persists, excuse yourself and walk away. 5. If you drink alcohol, do so in mod-
eration. While alcohol may help some people relax and loosen up, it makes others more belligerent, irritable or combative. Know how it affects you and act accordingly. Avoid people who have over-imbibed (and make sure they don’t drive). 6. Plan activities that defuse conflict. It’s more difficult for people to argue when they’re engrossed in an activity that requires concentration, physical activity, or laughter. Play a board game, toss a football around, go for a walk, or watch a funny holiday movie. 7. Focus on being grateful. Be thankful that you have a warm place to be for the holidays with plenty of food. Appreciate that you are healthy enough to enjoy it. Be grateful for a slice of pumpkin pie or a hug See TIPS, page 27
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Solana Santa Fe students ‘lend a paw’ to homebound seniors and their pets
Solana Santa Fe 2nd graders at Helen Woodward Animal Center meet Halo
Mindy Wright with Mo, Jessica Gercke with Miney, Susanna Paul with Eenie
Second grade students from Solana Santa Fe Elementary School recently gathered at the Helen Woodward Animal Center to create cards for homebound seniors and pack meals and toys for their pets. The event is part of Giving Tuesday, which encourages philanthropy after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Most photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview. com.
Solana Santa Fe 2nd graders at Helen Woodward Animal Center pack meals for pets
Halo Solana Santa Fe 2nd graders at Helen Woodward Animal Center to create cards
Solana Santa Fe 2nd graders at Helen Woodward Animal Center pack meals for pets
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Adopt a Family raises funds for terror victims in Israel Adopt a Family held its annual holiday boutique Dec. 2 at Morgan Run Resort, with proceeds going to support its work with victims of terror in Israel. The boutique included items from locally made biscotti and granola from My Private Pantry to jewelry by Del Mar artisan Vivienne K. Jacqueline Semha Gmach signed her book, “From Bombolini to Bagel,” about her journey from Tunisia to the U.S. with stops in France, Israel and Canada and the cultural differences she faced. Adopt a Family, founded in 2003, matches U.S. families with Israeli families to create lasting relationships that offer financial and emotional support to victims of terror. Visit adoptafamilyfoundation.org. Photos by Karen Billing.
Adopt a Family’s Carine Chitayat, Robyn Rappaport and Iris Pearlman at the group’s boutique event held recently at Morgan Run Resort.
Dick Enberg to speak at RSF Viewpoints event Dick Enberg, one of the greatest sports broadcasters of all time, will be appearing Jan. 25 as part of the Village Viewpoints program of the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Enberg’s accomplishments are many. In 2015, he will be returning for his sixth season as the play-by-play voice for Padres television broadcasts. In 2012, he was part of the onair team that helped launch the new regional sports network FOX Sports San Diego. Prior to that launch, he was with CBS Sports for 11 years as the play-by-play voice for the network’s coverage of the NFL, college basketball and the U.S. Open Tennis Championship. He also contributed to coverage of the Masters and PGA Championship broadcasts during that time. Before joining CBS, Enberg spent 25 years at NBC Sports covering countless major events, after having begun his fulltime broadcasting career in 1965 in Los Angeles. While in LA, his radio and television coverage of the L.A. Angels, UCLA basketball, and the L.A. Rams earned him the title of California Sportscaster of the Year on four occasions. The event will be held in the Fellowship Center of the Village Church on Jan. 25, 2015, with wine and hors d’oeuvres served beginning at 6 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 and will include time for audience questions. Tickets go on sale Jan. 2 and may be purchased on-line at www.villageviewpoints.com.
Dick Enberg will speak Jan. 25 at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe.
DMSB Optimists sponsor essay contest
“From Bombolini to Bagel” author Jacqueline Semha Gmach with Yael Gmach.
Shoppers enjoy the boutique.
The Optimist Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “Optimism Should Be a Priority” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2015. The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ essays. Winners will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. The first-place essay will be sent to the district level, where college scholarships are available for top winners. “Young students today have so many fresh ideas about the world and their future,” Club President Jon Vance said. “As Optimists, it is our goal to encourage them and do what we can to bring out the best in each of them. This gives them a wonderful opportunity to tap into their creativity and pursue possible scholarships at the same time.” To participate in the contest,contact the club at 760-518-0322 or www.optimistdelmar solanabeach.com.
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Village Church offers ‘Alternative Christmas Market’ through Dec. 21 to help charitable causes This holiday season is a good time to make a difference in the world, whether right here in North County or as far away as Brazil and India. The Village Community Presbyterian Church of Rancho Santa Fe has long, strong partnerships with a variety of ministry and mission organizations, and invites the community to participate in the annual “Alternative Christmas Market� through Dec. 21. Whether you would like to contribute a financial gift to provide micro-financing for families in the Global South, to supporting the military and their families at Camp Pendleton, to helping with the cost of building an orphanage and school in Kenya or a women’s literacy program in India, there are many opportunities to see your funds make an im-
pact in people’s lives. “All of us have been blessed with much. As we receive and give gifts this holiday season and enjoy feasts and parties, there are so many children and families right here in North County and around the world who struggle to put food on the table,� says the Rev. Dr. Jan Farley, Village Church’s associate pastor for worship and mission. “With Village Church’s Alternative Christmas Market, your contributions will go directly to affected communities, through trusted partners, touching lives in so many ways.� Farley adds: “Because the Village Church has had a long relationship with many of these organizations, we frequently send mission teams to these various communities. Read-
ing about these ministries in the Alternative Christmas Market catalog is an excellent way for community members to find out more about these partners, and maybe even join us in the future for one of these trips.� View the Alternative Christmas Market brochure and catalog at: http://villagechurch.org/images/PDF/Other/ ACM2014-catalog-web.pdf. After you have identified which organization(s) you wish to support, you may send in your cash or check contribution to the Village Church at 6225 Paseo Delicias, P.O. Box 704, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, where 100 percent of your giving goes directly to your designated mission entity. Contact 858-756-2441 for credit card contributions.
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Scripps Candlelight Ball The 85th Annual Candlelight Ball was held 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. For more information, visit scrippshealth.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
Honored guests Conrad Prebys and Debbie Turner
Scripps Senior VP and Chief Development Officer John and Cheryl Engle, Ellen and Scripps Community Advisory Board member David Dolgen Dr. Preeti and Dr. Ritvik Mehta
Karen Littleton and Jeff Pinkston
Co-chair Scripps LaJolla Community Advisory board Allen and Kathy Glick
Robin Rady, Gary and Eve Fybel
Sook and Ron Hansen
Scripps Corporate VP Quality Medical Management and Physician Co-Management James and Jaye LaBelle Entertainers
Abeer and George Hage
Scripps Community Advisory Board Joy and Scripps Corporate EVP and member Bruce and Julie Breslau Chief Financial Officer Rich Rothberger
Ron and Monica Perlman, Karen Christensen, Cheryl and Bill Naumann
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Honored guests Jere and Joyce Oren, Don Breitenberg and Jeanne Jones
Dr. Charles and Dr. Leslie Sauer, Dr. Casey and Nick Cohenmeyer
Miracle Babies founders Marjan and Dr. Sean Daneshmand
Board member Gordon and Lauren Clark, Scripps EVP of Strategy and Administration June Komar, Kathy and board member Jon Lauer
Scripps board member Dick and Jocelyn Vortmann, Rosemary and Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder
Honored guests Dan and Mary Mulvihill Kevin and Gina DeSantis, Barbara and Scripps Community Advisory Board member Anthony Palmeri
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Letters/Commentary/Opinion
Rant with Randi: ‘Help, the grandkids are out of control’ BY RANDI CRAWFORD Here’s how it all went down. My mom came to visit for Thanksgiving, and stayed with my family this year. I love having my mom around because she’s such a great cook (something I did not inherit from her), and when she’s here, we all eat really well. Thanksgiving Eve, we were sitting around watching “Remember the Titans” (a Crawford family fave), when my mother received a text from her girlfriend, who was visiting her grandkids in Dallas. I happened to see the text, because the font on her phone is so large, and it read, “Help, the grandkids are out of control.” So I asked my mother what that was about and she told me what grandmas really think when they stay with us during the holidays. Apparently when your parents are in town visiting, they are observing the way you are raising your kids. According to my mom, it’s a common thread that strings from the East Coast to the West Coast, and the conversation is virtually the same among all the grandmas. I thought I would share. Here is just a glimpse into Grandma’s Rants and what they really think about our parenting. They are horrified that our generation has no family time. This is especially egregious to her generation, because the dinner table is where a lot of good conversations took place when we were growing up. (I vividly remember playing the “fickle finger of fate,” and if it pointed towards you, then you had to answer the question.) The grandma’ are looking for some actual conversation with back-and-forth, and eye contact. They are extremely offended when they see their grandkids texting during meals. They can’t get over how much time is spent tooling around on social media sites and the negative impact that social media brings. Another horror is when they witness the grandkids playing violent video games that we allow our kids to play, and wonder what would ever possess us to purchase a video game where our son is killing another person for pure joy. They strongly believe that way too much time is devoted to sports, and they seem to be dialed in to the fact that every kid will not get into college on a scholarship, even if we showcase their talents nationwide. They used to complain if we had an away game that meant they had to drive 15 minutes outside of their bubble. I don’t think any of us knows the answer to when sports went from being local and seasonal, to year-round and nation- wide. Here are some of their secret coping mechanisms: 1. Stay at a hotel or in their own RV to avoid the possibility that they will actually say something critical of their kids’ parenting techniques. Apparently they are all afraid they will say something that will get them thrown out on this visit, or that might not get them invited back for another one.
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pay into the thousands to rejoin, but now rejoining members won’t have to pay any further enrollment fees, just regular dues. “If we drop those fees, we might get them back in,” Vandenberg said. The category of extended family membership seeks to bring people who are already regularly using the club into the fold and paying dues. Vandenberg said they have had a problem issue over the years of people essentially playing illegally, coming as many times as twice a week over the past 12 years and just paying the $5 guest fees. To help “clean things up in the club and adhere to
the rules,” the new category would charge these members $1,000 to be a part of an extended family membership and get them paying monthly dues. The board wanted to make sure that the membership is tied to a Covenant member in good standing and to place a cap of 25 members on the category and review its impact annually. Last, the club will now offer a social membership, which would allow aging club members to stay and keep the club active for $500 a year. The board also approved raising the age for a junior membership and unmarried children of members to 25 years of age. Director Heather Slosar
2. They have formed a support system and make frequent calls or texts to each other saying, “Help, I need to tape my mouth before something negative comes out.” 3. When the grandkids talk back to their parents, grandmas all go into “shutdown mode” so they don’t say something like, “We would have hung you by your toenails if you ever spoke to us that way!” 4. Stay for two days max. 5. They pretend their hearing is getting worse and then ignore you. 6. And my personal favorite: They pretend to like your dogs and take them for long walks to get out of the house so they can call each other and complain. This whole rant could be funny or sad. We (all of us) don’t spend enough family time. Who has time for family time anymore? What say you? Do “the grandmas” have it right? Are our priorities out of whack and upside down? Email me at www.randiccrawford@ gmail.com.
wondered whether some of these changes were watering down the Association brand and would result in courts being taken up by non-resident members. Slosar said she’s struggled to get her children on a court for lessons and had to wait as they were all taken up by pros and non-residents. Vandenberg said that he’s thrilled that she would say the club was busy. “We have lots of programs going on,” Vandenberg said. “We started with 12 in our junior program and now there are over 60 kids.” A partnership he is working on with the Rancho Santa Fe School District could bring that number to 70.
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CCA Foundation announces ‘Catch the Wave of Giving’ campaign The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation recently hosted a dedication ceremony and reception celebrating the newly installed Raven’s Challenge mural. The event honored and thanked more than 50 families who had generously given a minimum of $1,500 to the 2013-2014 Raven’s Challenge Campaign, which raised money to help fund the many programs supported by the CCA Foundation. Among those present at the dedication were SDUHSD Board Member Amy Herman, County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Principal Karl Mueller, Vice Principals Jeff Copeland and Bernard Steinberger. Also in attendance were Jessica Matthes, CCA Art instructor and EVA (Envision Visual Arts) Conservatory Supervisor; Amber Irwin, visiting artist who oversaw the production of the mural; and Maya LinBronner, the student whose mural design was selected by the EVA students to become the artwork adorning the school. Supervisor Roberts, in his remarks, shared his admiration for CCA. He commended the unique programs offered at the school, which are supported by the CCA Foundation, and include the opportunity for students to work with professionals in their fields of interest. “The mural,” he said, “is a great example of the collaboration between a master artist and students.” Guests were treated to a performance of songs from the musical “Firsts,” which was written by CCA junior Annika Patton and CCA
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Principal Karl Mueller, Foundation President Amy Caterina, and Supervisor Dave Roberts turn on the lights to reveal the mural at the Nov. 17 event. Photo by Jon Clark. alumna Emily Laliotis. The musical was written, Mueller explained, after the students attended a master class at CCA with a visiting director. The director inspired the students to write their own musical, which was subsequently performed this past summer at the Fringe Festival. In the true spirit of the circle of giving, the students decided to make a donation to the CCA Foundation, which had sponsored the visiting director. Foundation President Amy Caterina said that the community will have a new opportunity to support the foundation while helping to beautify the school. The “Catch the Wave of Giving” campaign was announced at the mural dedication ceremony. Besides raising money for the foundation, the campaign will result in the installation of a sculpture that is being created by EVA students. The sculpture and underwater scene will be illuminated by LED lights powered by solar panels. The night belonged to the students and faculty who created the new mural, and to the generous supporters of the CCA Foundation. In thanking the crowd, Caterina remarked, “Everyone, from CCA visitors to the patrons of the shopping center that is going to open across the street, will be able to see this mural and get a sense of the magic that happens at this school.” The Canyon Crest Foundation is a parent-led 501(c)3 providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, in order to fulfill our mission to enrich the experience of every student, every day. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed. Donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.
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BY SCOTT DILORENZO, DVM ANIMAL URGENT CARE, ESCONDIDO With Christmas, and Hanukkah just around the corner, it’s important not to forget the many hidden threats that these festive times pose for our furry-legged friends. Below is a list of common (and not so common) dangers to avoid during the holiday season. Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, primarily affects dogs (cats can also get pancreatitis, but it is usually due to different causes) and results in severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. In extreme cases, it can be fatal. Besides making insulin, the pancreas also secretes enzymes that digest fat. Normally, these enzymes are released via the pancreatic duct into the small intestine, where they are activated to help break down fats. In pancreatitis, these enzymes are activated prematurely, causing acute discomfort, inflammation and nausea. Although the exact mechanism by which pancreatitis in the dog occurs is poorly understood, it is widely accepted that feeding foods high in fat can trigger the illness. Hence, it’s common after holiday feasts, when those adorable begging eyes and wagging tails under our dinner tables cause us to dump whatever remains we have on our plate into their empty food bowl. Your veterinarian may recommend certain tests, including blood work and X-rays, to diagnose pancreatitis and/or rule out other causes of vomiting that can mimic it. Treatment is mostly supportive, consisting of intravenous fluids, pain and anti-nausea medications, and withholding food for several hours. The best way to avoid pancreatitis is to keep your dog’s diet consistent and resist the temptation to share holiday leftovers to your four-legged friends. Chocolate: With the abundance of chocolate during the holiday season, chocolate toxicity is one of the most common issues that emergency veterinarians see around this time of year. The degree to which animals are affected depends on the chocolate itself. A rule of thumb is that the darker the chocolate, the more dangerous. In addition to caffeine, chocolate contains several other active ingredients that can cause symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, and even death in severe cases. In addition, it can trigger pancreatitis. If you are unsure whether your pet has ingested an unsafe amount of chocolate, it is recommended that you contact your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency hospital for more information. If they cannot be reached, contact Animal Poison Control, 888-426-4435. Human prescription medicines/Over-the-counter medications: The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and with those come visits from family members who may not be familiar with the concept of “puppy-proofing” in the home. During this season, there are many more opportunities for our inquisitive canine friends to sample medications that may be left out or accidentally dropped on the floor. Numerous medications can sicken pets, and some of the more common ones are listed below, with their side effects. If you suspect your pet may have ingested something toxic, it is better to be safe than sorry. Have him or her checked by a veterinarian immediately, as time is a crucial factor in successfully treating any medication overdose. Dangerous medications include: • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen): gastrointestinal ulceration, kidney and liver failure. • Anti-depressants (SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics): various symptoms, from vomiting, hyper-excitability and seizures to lethargy, ataxia (loss of muscle coordination), and death. • Cardiac medications (beta blockers, calcium channel blockers): decreased heart rate, lethargy, weakness. • Decongestants (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine): hyperactivity, vomiting, elevated heart rate, tremors/seizures. • Opioids (codeine, morphine, fentanyl, heroin): early excitation followed by lethargy, ataxia, decreased respiratory rate, pinpoint pupils, coma and death. Plants: Many homes are adorned with decorative plants and flowers during this festive time of year. Some of the more common ones around the holidays are mistletoe, hol-
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ly, and poinsettias. However, when ingested by your pet, they can cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset accompanied by vomiting and/or diarrhea. One plant not always considered in this respect is lilies. Although lilies aren’t necessarily a Christmas plant, they are often included in seasonal bouquets. Several members of the lily family, such as Easter lilies, tiger lilies, and daylilies, can cause kidney failure in cats. Even minor exposure to the leaf or pollen has been shown to lead to acute kidney failure in our feline companions. Vomiting is the initial symptom, but if left untreated, the toxic effect leads ultimately to death. These plants should be avoided in any home where cats are present. Tinsel, ribbons, string: Cats are usually wiser than dogs when it comes to taste-testing everything they come across. However, the allure of a piece of string can sometimes be too much for felines to overcome. The problem occurs when a linear piece of material, such as tinsel from the Christmas tree, is ingested. Like any foreign material, objects such as ribbons, string, or tinsel have the potential to cause an intestinal obstruction. What makes items of this shape particularly concerning is what they do to the insides of the animal. As the body attempts to push the material through the digestive tract, the intestines become bunched up into a ball, often as a result of the string being anchored farther up (many times around the pet’s tongue). Additional pressure is applied to the intestines as the body tries to pass the material, resulting in perforation of this organ. Symptoms of linear foreign material ingestion include abdominal pain, lack of interest in eating, and vomiting. Prompt evaluation by your veterinarian is recommended any time your pet displays these signs. Antifreeze (ethylene glycol): Although not particular to the holidays, as the colder months descend, more pets become exposed to the danger of ethylene glycol. Most commonly found in automotive antifreeze, ethylene glycol is a sweet-tasting, odorless and colorless chemical that can cause kidney failure or death if ingested. Poisoning is a concern primarily for dogs, who are exposed to the chemical via open containers left out in garages, leakage on the garage floor, or its presence on their paw pads after walking through it, followed by licking. Most pets will exhibit vomiting and/or diarrhea within the first 30 minutes of ingestion. From there, the animals will rapidly deteriorate over the next 24 hours if treatment is not initiated. Ataxia, or “drunken gait,” decreased mental activity, and decreased urine output will ensue. Early detection and treatment is critical for successful outcome in these cases. As with all toxic threats, prevention is the best course of action. Keep all chemicals locked away from your pet’s reach, and promptly clean up any chemical spills in the garage. For more on toxins and poisons that are dangers to your pet, visit the Animal Poison Control website at http://www. aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control or contact them directly at 888-426-4435. Scott DiLorenzo is an author and associate veterinarian at Animal Urgent Care, Escondido, www.animalurgentcare.com. He is vice president of the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association, and an adviser for furlocity.com, a location and booking process for quality pet care while pet parents travel.
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Department in Vilhena before we left on the expedition. They agreed to come check on us on the third day, when we were to reach the bridge. They showed up and ended up driving us back to Vilhena, where we regrouped. Then they took us to a point on the river that was below indian territory. It was exhausting. We ended up riding in the back of a truck, in the dark, for hours. Q: Did the trip become easier? Meyers: The speed of the river slowed down; it was barely moving. But the winds came at us every day. On one occasion, as I was padding against the wind, I felt something hit me very hard on the side of the head, on my right ear. I was temporarily dizzy, but I saw a splash in the water. I must have hit a fish with my paddle. It jumped out of the water and hit me on the side, hard. It felt like a club. Fortunately, it was not a piranha! Q: You must have become exhausted doing this. Did you?
Meyers: Yes. We’d paddle from about 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or so, then camp. It took an hour to set up. You had to make a fire, and you had to protect it. Fire keeps away mosquitoes. Lehmann: And it wards off jaguars, which was the biggest danger. Meyers: And we needed the fire to cook piranha. Q: Piranha? Meyers: There are three kinds of piranha — black, white and red. The red piranhas are the most dangerous ones since they attack you in schools. We ate the black piranha. Lehmann: I was in the river a lot. A black piranha about 8 inches long swam up my pant leg. That wasn’t as bad as getting hit by an electric eel. I was about 5 feet from shore when the eel struck; it sent a shock up my arm. It paralyzed my arm for a moment. I stepped toward shore and it shocked my leg. It was a big bolt. Our guide, Angonese, saw me and was worried. He thought I was being attacked by piranha. Electric eels regularly kill humans. Q: What about humor? Were there any funny or weird moments? Meyers: The Cinta Lar-
ga chief gazed at us with anger and hate, but took a liking to one of the firemen, Iuri. He gave him a hug and treated him almost as a son, even apologizing to him for his conduct. This is because Iuri has pronounced Indian features. On the way back, we joked that the chief would adopt him and that he would inherit a mountain of diamonds. He seemed to be pleased with the teasing. Lehmann: Angonese caught a piranha and stuck it on a stick. About 20 minutes later, I walked down to the water to take a cool down swim and the bloodred eyes of the piranha started moving, following my every movement like something out of a Hollywood horror flick. It was not only weird, but somewhat unsettling, even for me. Q: Were there moments when you just stopped and just marvelled at what you were experiencing? Lehmann: The jungle is amazing. In many situations, you’re looking at 500-foot to 600-foot walls of green. It’s like the Brazilian Grand Canyon. Instead of sandstone walls, you’re seeing walls of plants that
are impenetrable. You can’t see more than 10 feet into the vegetation. There’s this incredible, bizarre mat of plants. People like us wouldn’t get far running into the jungle. Meyers: I was amazed by how well-preserved the river has remained since
Roosevelt made his expedition. I expected to see a lot more environmental changes. But that’s not the case. I think it’s because there are waterfalls at the beginning and the end of the River of Doubt. They act as guardians to its natu-
ral beauty. It is difficult for boats to go up and down. It hasn’t become spoiled. If anything, the population in the lower third is smaller than in Roosevelt’s day, when lots of rubber tappers made it up the river.
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experience in community management, community development and operations management. Overton has a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a regular contributing author for many Community Association Institute publications. He will start on Jan. 28, 2015. Additional information on the hire, such as compensation, will be released in January. — Press release submission
in a clearer mandate.� RSF Association President Ann Boon said the Association’s January mailing is expected to include a survey for those who voted “no� to gather more input about why they voted against the proposal. “We have a lot of work to do to make sure this is something that the great majority of the community
wants and would be interested in joining,� said director Heather Slosar. So far, approximately $36,000 has been spent on the project of the originally approved $40,000 for Club Mark consulting. Slosar said they are expecting a bill soon for about $10,000 that is set to come out of the $350,000.
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Childhelp board members: event co-chair Marlene Hemstreet, event cochair and SD Chapter President Mary Ann Crisci, Rhea Tobin, Kurtina Chodorow, Jeanette Arthur, Jeri Hein Lezlie Haines, Michelle Teran
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‘Awesome’ idea helps bring Printed Palette clothing shop to Flower Hill BY KAREN BILLING Something awesome has landed at Flower Hill Promenade’s Row Collective. The Printed Palette opened on Friday, Dec. 5, a shop filled with clothing for kids, women and men stamped with charming drawings and hand-lettered phrases such as the one that launched it all: a kid’s shirt emblazoned with “It’s Awesome Time.” Boutique owners Alissa Samperio and Kurt Hummel’s style is easygoing, fresh, cheerful and nautical; take for example their “Beachy Keen” and “Life Anchored” prints. Their unique designs are inspired by whatever is happening in their lives — which at the moment is a whole lot of happiness. The ‘Bright eyed and bushy tailed’ onesie for kids at Printed couple will be married early next year and are living out Palette. The store opened a branch at Flower Hill. their dream jobs. “This is what people are supposed to do in life, do what you want to do,” Samperio said. It wasn’t always that way. Samperio and Hummel are both from Redlands in San Bernardino. Hummel moved to San Diego in 2004 to start a custom screen-printing company and Samperio joined him in the business venture in 2005. Together, they ran the screen-printing business for nine very long years. “We didn’t like doing custom stuff. It was stressful and it wasn’t for us. It didn’t leave us any room to be creative, and we were thirsting for it,” Samperio said. Printed Palette was born one sleepless, stressful night when Samperio scribbled a few designs and threw them up on Etsy.com. The orders came flying in, and they were asked to
join the Queen Bee Market in Oceanside, which brings together all kinds of artisans. Right before the market, Samperio had the idea to make a few children’s clothing items with their designs. “One person blogged about one of our kid’s shirts, and all of a sudden we had tons of followers on Instagram — we got 100 followers in one day,” Samperio said. “I knew that’s what was going to help us grow.” Social media helped their business expand and eventually they opened their first brick-and-mortar shop in Carlsbad. That fateful kid’s shirt “It’s Awesome Time” has remained one of their most popular designs. About eight months ago, Hummel was able to finally let go of the screen printing business and focus on Printed Palette. “It was glorious for us,” Sampiero said of the lowered stress and increased happiness from having Printed Palette become their main source of income. Samperio hopes the move to Flower Hill’s Row Collective will result in more foot traffic, as they had very little in their livework loft in Carlsbad. In the Flower Hill boutique, Hummel has built a tree made of wood scraps in the middle of the shop. “The things he comes up with in his head amaze me every time,” Sampiero said. “He can build anything … he’s pretty handy.” Their doors opened Friday with shelves fully stocked. They promise something new in the store every week, going with “What’s New Wednesday.” They have funky and sweet baby and
children’s attire, like an adorable onesie with a print of a fox that reads “Bright eyed and bushy tailed”; Ikat-print leggings, and a little girl’s shirt that reads “Mermaids have more fun.” Many of the men’s T-shirts have nautical themes, such as “Shave the Whales,” with a print of a whale with a hipster mustache. Another shirt carries a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” For women, the shop carries T-shirts, wrap dresses and even a pair of Aztec-print shorts. A huge variety of 8-inch-by-10-inch prints of their unique designs are always available. Right now they have holidaythemed prints in a multitude of colors. Their designs also come as wooden signs for the home. As at the Carlsbad location, they plan to host monthly “Palette Parties” where people can come together for a DIY project. In the past, they’ve gathered up to 24 people to sit and complete a fun craft project and hang out. Their first event at Flower Hill will be a Stocking Stuffer pop-up shop with 20 local vendors from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. They will have a photographer for free photo ops with a wooden boat that Hummel made, a free tote bag with purchase, a raffle, sweet treats and snacks, and a holiday wreath workshop from Bloom Babes. The Printed Palette is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Visit theprintedpalette.com.
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Intrepid Shakespeare Company making move to permanent home in Encinitas
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BY KRISTINA HOUCK After almost five years of bringing theater to the community, Intrepid Shakespeare Company is making Encinitas its permanent home. The company plans to announce its new location, which will be called “Intrepid Theater Company,” at its annual gala Feb. 8 at the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum in Carlsbad. “In five years, we have grown tremendously,” said Christy Yael-Cox, CEO and producing artistic director. “We are very fortunate, but it makes sharing space really difficult, so we are looking for our own permanent home.” Longtime actors with a love of Shakespeare, YaelCox and her husband, Sean Cox, founded the company in February 2009 to bring the famous playwright’s stories to the stage. The pair met while working on a 2008 production of “Three Days of Rain,” a three-person play at Compass Theatre in San Diego. “There weren’t a lot of opportunities in San Diego for local artists to work on Shakespeare unless you were going to do it at The Old Globe, and the Globe was only doing a couple of productions a year in 2009,” Yael-Cox recalled.
By the summer of 2009, Intrepid made its debut with “Macbeth” at Compass Theatre. Shortly afterward, the new company started an education program, offering condensed, 50-minute versions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Romeo and Juliet” at local elementary, middle and high schools. “We realized we had stumbled upon something for which there was a great need,” Yael-Cox said. “Teachers were having a difficult time teaching this material. The kids were having a hard time understanding it. Shakespeare was never meant to be read. They’re not novels; they’re plays.” With Intrepid quickly growing, the couple looked to move the new company to Encinitas in 2010. “We just thought it was a better home for us,” said Yael-Cox, who lived with her family in Encinitas at the time. Her children still attend school in the community. “Encinitas is an artforward community, but there’s no theater there and there has never been a theater there. Now, everything is moving in that direction, which is great.” With the help of the city of Encinitas, Intrepid partnered with San Dieguito
Academy to establish an internship program. Through the program and under the guidance of professional actors, students collaborated on their own versions of the professional productions done by the company. “It was a really unique program,” said Yael-Cox, who made her acting debut as a fairy in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” when she was 8 years old. Her two children are now in third grade and preschool. “It was very successful and the kids got a lot out of it. “I’ve been a lover and participant in theater since I was a very, very young child. I believe that it can and does make the world a better place.” Since relocating Intrepid to North County, the company has expanded its repertoire, featuring a mix of Shakespeare plays and modern classics. Every year, Intrepid produces four mainstage productions. The company also offers a monthly play reading series at the Encinitas Library. Intrepid’s education program has also grown, now offering afterschool classes and summer camps. These programs are in addition to the Shakespeare school tours, which have served more than 45,000
Previous Intrepid Shakespeare Company plays have included ‘Oleanna,’ left, and A Midsummer’s Night Dream,’ right. students at more than 50 Southern Califor- Spelling Bee,” to run Feb. 13 through March 15 at the new Performing Arts Center at San nia schools. “The thing that I like best about my job Marcos High School. That school is a transiand the thing that I am most proud of is the tional venue for Intrepid as the company creation of programs — starting something moves into the next phase of its expansion, from scratch, making it successful and serv- which includes plans for a new home in Ening the community in a profound way,” cinitas. Although the couple couldn’t release Yael-Cox said. ”That’s why I feel lucky to do any details, they promised to confirm Inwhat I do.” “It’s been pretty remarkable — the sup- trepid’s new location during the annual port that we’ve had from the community in gala. Set for 6-9 p.m. Feb. 8, tickets for the North County, as well as all the local theater event cost $125. To buy tickets, visit www. artists,” added Cox, who serves as co-artistic intrepidshakespeare.com/about-us/2014-gadirector and director of education. “I’m con- la. “Now that we’re moving into season stantly amazed with how much we have gosix, we’re focused on landing in our own ing on.” Because the theater program at San Die- home, where we’ll be able to offer all of our guito Academy has also grown, leaving little different programs,” said Cox, who has space in the department’s calendar, Intrepid worked in the industry for nearly 20 years. “There will be something for everybody.” is now partnering with other local schools. For information, call 760-295-7541 or The company is closing its fifth season with “The 25th Annual Putnam County visit www.intrepidshakespeare.com.
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Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Friendly dialogues with Carolers, Cocktails, and Catalogues…these are a few of my favorite things at the Athenaeum. Don your worst ugly holiday sweater, wassail with warm spiced glögg, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the Athenaeum Library’s books and rich rugs. The beautiful art of Roy McMakin, Allan Morrow, and Merilyn Britt is hung about the library like bright presents to be unwrapped to your artistic mind. The softly lit rooms will echo with music as carolers sing your favorite carols. Tickets: $5 members, $10 nonmembers www.ljathenaeum.org/niteowls or (858) 454-5872
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Jack Whitten: Five Decades of Painting Through January 4, 2015 MCASD La Jolla
The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue NOW PLAYING
Jack Whitten: Five Decades of Painting is an unprecedented survey of Jack Whitten’s enduring career with approximately sixty canvasses from the mid-1960s to the present. For five decades, Whitten has kept time through his innovative studio process. In his canvases, he explores the possibilities of paint, the role of the artist, and the allure of material essence.
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.
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RSF Golf Club Holiday Gift Boutique Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club hosted a Holiday Gift Boutique Dec. 2 at the clubhouse. Shoppers had the opportunity to mingle with other RSF Association members and their guests, enjoy the music and decorations, and choose from a plethora of jewelry, creative garden art, holiday creations, candy, kiddy gifts, doggie items, snappy apparel and more. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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All-American Boys Chorus performs at RSF Golf Club The All-American Boys Chorus performed at a dinner event held at the RSF Golf Club Dec. 7. “The All-American Boys Chorus, America’s quintessential professional boys chorus, has delighted audiences worldwide for over 40 years. Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., the Chorus is comprised of over 100 boys ages 8 – 15 drawn from throughout Southern California.” Visit www.taabc.org. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
Members of the All American Boys Chorus
Caitlin Erwin, Kelly Magerman, Michael Magerman, Molly Magerman
Bill and Betty Byrd
Alison and Fran Harding
Holly Manion, Larry Leventhal, Heather Manion, Jytte Leventhal
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Chorus continued from page B6
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Friends of San Pasqual Academy volunteers make the holidays special for foster teens Holidays are particularly stressful for foster kids, who are constantly reminded of not being able to be in a traditional setting with family members. At San Pasqual Academy, many of these teens are able to overcome this cycle of abuse and become productive adults. The volunteer Friends of San Pasqual Academy are a key part of their support system, which includes throwing an annual holiday party featuring cookie-decorating and “shopping” from a variety of items donated by the community. The party began with students receiving a personalized Christmas stocking that was filled to the brim with items collected and created by Ellie Cunningham and her many elves. Marc and Patty Brutten purchased an Ipad for each student, who also received a school sweatshirt, a personalized bath towel, hygiene products and a $100 gift card from Friends of San Pasqual Academy donors. Lynn Debban purchased T-shirts for the boys in a variety of colors and sizes. The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Foundation also purchased Tshirts and hygiene items for the teens. National Charity League members, coordinated by Teri Summerhays, collected pajama pants and other items for the teens. Pacific Ridge students and Karen Ventura baked more than 500 cookies. Shelby Strong was Mrs. Claus and provided the cookiedecorating essentials. Raffle items were purchased by Cunningham and by Friends of San Pasqual supporters. The students loved their raffle surprises! Christmas trees for each cottage were purchased by Friends of San Pasqual Academy. Donna Herrick collected many items from Sidestreet Boutique in South Lake Tahoe. The auditorium was transformed with holiday decorations created by Monica Sheets and Debby Syverson, and a lighted, Patty (pictured) and Marc decorated Christmas tree. The students were served a delicious Brutten purchased a spelunch provided by Friends of San Pasqual Academy. cial gift for each student A favorite activity was “shopping” and helping students se— an iPad. lect items that had been furnished by donors. Members of Friends of San Pasqual Academy became their personal shoppers. Many thanks to the volunteers and donors who assisted with the party: Teri Summerhays, Monica Sheets, Ellie Cunningham, Karen Ventura, Lois Jones, Heidi Hollen, Jennifer Dunn, Shelby Strong, Joyce Hyam, Andrea Reynolds, Mary Beth Oblon, Patty Brutten, Kathy Lathrum, Debbie Torbati, Donna Herrick, Ann Boon, Gayle Valentino, Julie Klaus, Donna Vance, Mary Djaverharian, Haley Scott, Debby Syverson, NCL volunteers, the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Foundation, Pacific Ridge parents, Teen Volunteers In Action members and Joan Scott. The foster students expressed gratitude and appreciation to all who made this possible. Most important, they were grateful for so many people caring about them and conveyed to the volunteers that their gift of time and love was the most important gift they receive throughout the year. Visit www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org or call 858-759-3298. Send donations to Friends of San Pasqual Academy, PO Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
Caring Volunteers helped create a festive and memorable Holiday Party for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Among the volunteers were Friends of San Pasqual Academy supporters, National Charity League members, Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Foundation members, Teen Volunteer In Action members and Pacific Ridge parents.
Ellie Cunningham bought raffle items and created Christmas stockings.
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‘Howliday’ fun at pet-benefit event Maranda Phillips’ eighth annual Howliday Event, featuring vendors of many different gift items, was held Dec. 7 at a private home in Rancho Santa Fe. All proceeds will be donated to the FACE Foundation. The FACE Foundation provides financial assistance to animal owners who are unable to cover the full cost of their pets’ critical or emergency veterinary care. Visit face4pets.org. Photos by McKenzie Images. For more photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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SD Self Storage, Rubio’s join for toy drive, offer prizes for high-schoolers to join in San Diego Self Storage and Rubio’s Restaurants have joined forces for the 16th annual SDSS Toys for Tots holiday toy drive by collecting toys at SDSS facilities throughout San Diego. They’re also offering coupons for a free Rubio’s taco for the first 50 donors who drop off a toy at each location. This year, all San Diego high school students are invited to participate in the drive to earn community service hours. The student who San Diego Self Storage partners with Rubio’s for the collects the most new, un- 16th annual Toys for Tots campaign. Courtesy photo. wrapped toys and delivers them to a SDSS facility by Dec. 15 will be eligible to win a WiFi iPad Mini (value of $299) as well as a $50 gift card from Rubio’s. San Diego Self Storage facilities include Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Escondido, Golden Triangle, La Jolla, Olivenhain, Poway, Solana Beach, Sorrento Mesa and Sorrento Valley. For addresses and drop-off hours, visit http://www.sandiegoselfstorage.com. During the toy drive, all SDSS facilities will also hold a drawing for a $100 credit toward a tenant’s storage rental, and Rubio’s has donated a family four-pack of free meal cards. To enter, register when dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at any SDSS location. The drive ends at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. The drawing for free rental space will be held at each SDSS location on Dec. 20, along with the presentation of the iPad mini and Rubio’s gift certificate to the winning high school student. To download the student registration form, visit the SDSS blog post at http://blog.sandiegoselfstorage.com. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program delivers new toys during the holidays, with the purpose of sending a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders (http:// www.toysfortots.org/Default.aspx). The hotline telephone number is 858-967-1269.
23rd Red Nose Run set for Dec. 19 in Del Mar Del Mar’s popular Red Nose Run will celebrate its 23rd year Dec. 19 on the beach behind the Poseidon Restaurant. Day of race registration begins at 1 p.m., the race starts at 2 p.m. This 5K run and 3K walk benefits two worthy local charities: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts (http://www.freshstart.org/) and the Semper Fi Fund (http://www.semberfifund.org/). Sponsored by the well-known “Low and Slow Running Club” of Del Mar, the race is equally enjoyed by spectators because of the zany holiday outfits worn by participants. The run will be followed by prizes, raffle items, auction items and holiday food and cheer on the patio at the Poseidon Restaurant. Find details at http://www.rednoserun.info. Photo by Jon Clark
Holiday basket program appealing for items; drop off at Del Mar Fairgrounds through Dec. 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 through Dec. 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.
SeaWorld adds snowy fun to holiday lineup SeaWorld hosts these events during the holidays. Call 800-257-4268 or visit www. SeaWorldSanDiego.com: SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration: This year, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration has a flurry of new festivities that include special holiday-themed animal shows, real snow, reindeer and more. New this year is the nighttime show “Shamu’s Christmas Miracles” starring Shamu and featuring powerful vocalists and community choirs. Also new this year is “Dolphin Island Christmas,” a daytime Christmas-themed dolphin show that celebrates the holidays with a tropical twist. Returning for a second year are “The Pets Rule” Christmas show, featuring animals adopted from shelters, and “Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special,” starring the prankster-loving pinnipeds who have a hilarious holiday time in this Christmasthemed sea lion and otter show. Also new this year is Santa’s Christmas Village, where guests can mingle with Santa’s elves and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a sweet treat like a waffleon-a-stick, and every day before Christmas, get a photo with Santa. Mrs. Claus invites everyone to join her in a spirited sing-along to help her and the elves light a festive 40foot animated tree. The marine park will be decked out more than ever before with more than 1
million holiday lights; Christmas décor throughout the park; SeaWorld’s 320-foot Skytower Christmas Tree of Lights; and up to 35 inches of snow at SnowWorld. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs through Jan. 4. SnowWorld back at SeaWorld: A winter wonderland of sledding, snowmen building and snowball-making is fast becoming the Christmastime tradition at SeaWorld’s Arctic Plaza. Running through Jan. 4, SnowWorld features 8,000 square feet of fresh snow daily, along with an interactive snowball target game for kids. Snow falling along the pathway and the aroma of culinary treats add to the wintery atmosphere. Holiday Gifts at SeaWorld San Diego: Anyone on the search for the perfect holiday gift to be cherished forever by a marine mammal lover should check out SeaWorld. The marine park has up-close animal encounters, such as animal interaction programs where participants enter the water with Beluga whales and bottlenose dolphins, touch a penguin, feed turtles, meet otters, a sloth, a water monitor, a beaver and many more intriguing critters. For information or to book an animal experience, call 800-257-4268 or visit www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com.
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Mark your calendars: Here’s a holiday compendium of delightful events The next two weeks are packed with performances you can only see and hear at this festive time of year. Brighten your holidays by catching a show or two!
Sounds of the Season • Hallelujah!: La Jolla Presbyterian Church presents its annual Christmas Concert, “Hallelujah,” at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Carols and anthems with the 60-voice Chancel Choir, 18-member professional orchestra, 15-member brass ensemble, hand-bell choir and children’s choir at the 4 p.m. concert. “Hallelujah Chorus” concludes the program. Free admission, parking and reception with the performers after the 7 p.m. performance; 7715 Draper Ave., La Jolla; 858-454-0713; ljpres.org. • Holiday Concert: For the eighth year in a row, La Jolla natives Peter Walsh and Katina Mitchell offer the community a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. The two musicians have been collaborating since their days at La Jolla High School, and are now professional musicians living in Los Angeles; La Jolla Methodist Church, 6063 La Jolla Blvd.; 858-454-7108. • Holiday Pops — A Celtic Celebration: San Diego Symphony will be joined by Grammy Award-winning and nine-time allIreland 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 to the 12th century, along with many traditional favorites; 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. Tickets from $52; 619-235-0804; sandiegosymphony.com. • Christmas Concert: La Jolla United Methodist Church presents its annual concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 with the Chancel and Dorian Bell Choirs accompanied by piano, strings, woodwinds and percussion. Hear familiar carols and inspiring anthems. Refreshments served. Free admission/freewill offering; 6063 La Jolla Blvd.; lajollaunitedmethodist.org. • Twilight in the Park: Navy Band Southwest presents a holiday concert to honor wounded troops, military families and Navy hospital staff at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. Spreckels Organ pavilion, Balboa Park. Free to all. ‘Nutcracker’ Ballets • California Ballet: Matinee/evening performances Dec. 18-21 (San Diego Symphony) at San Diego Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego. Tickets from $30; 858-560-6741; californiaballet.org.
• City Ballet of San Diego: Performances through Dec. 24 at Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego. 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., San Diego. Tickets: $25-$50; 619-294-7311; sandiegoballet.org. • Scripps Ballet Theatre Performing Arts Academy: With dancers ages 3-17; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14. Garfield Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. Tickets: $30; 858-3621348; tickets.lfjcc.org or scrippsperformingarts.com.
Theatrical Presentations • “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, 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, through 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 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. Matinees/evenings, through 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.; through Dec. 24, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste. D, Solana Beach. Tickets $20 adults, $16 children; 858-481-1055; northcoastrep.org.
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• “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; through Dec. 21, Mandell Weiss Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus; 858-550-1010; lajollaplayhouse.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, through Dec. 28; North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste. D, Solana Beach. Tickets from $37; 858-4811055; northcoastrep.org. • “White Christmas”: San Diego Musical Theatre presents the Irving Berlin hit, based on the 19 film, through Dec. 21 at Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego. Tickets 858-5605740; sdmt.org. • Ooh La La Dance Academy presents a multigenre dance performance of “Alice in Wonderland,” 6:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at La Jolla High School’s
Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. Free for those under age 18; $20 for adults; 858-456-4500; ollda.com.
Holiday Happenings • San Diego Children’s Coalition inaugural Christmas on the Prado promises to be a fun-filled event with holiday music, pictures with Santa, artwork, and cider and cookies. Not affiliated with December Nights. Donations of an unwrapped toy benefit Toys for Tots; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Casa del Prado patios, Balboa Park; christmasontheprado. com. • Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 5K race, Saturday, Dec. 13, raises funds to fight and cure arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. The holiday-themed event starts 8 a.m. at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street in Balboa Park. Participants, including pets, are invited to dress in holiday attire to add to the festivities! Cost is $40; 858-4921090; sdjbr.org. • Grand Menorah Lighting: Chabad of La Jolla invites the entire community to join its Hanukkah celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Prospect Street and Herschel Avenue, La Jolla. After the lighting, the program will feature gifts and treats, latkes, menorah kits, music, entertainment and more; 858-455-5433. • Lunch With Santa: Bring the kids down to the La Jolla Rec. Center 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, for a lunch with Santa, 615 Prospect St., La Jolla. Cameras are recommended for photos with Santa and his helpers. Parents may reserve places only for their own children for this event. Donations accepted; 858-552-1658; bit.ly/ljreccenter. — Compiled by Ashley Mackin and Susan DeMaggio
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gram though.” Fanfera laughed. “After my first year working out, I had to buy all new suits!” he said. Dr. Clayton considers Fanfera to be an excellent example of how quickly anyone can turn around their health no matter what their starting point. “By combining the absolute best practices in nutrition and fitness into one comprehensive program we can accomplish dramatic improvements more rapidly than anywhere else.” Dr. Clayton designs all the workouts and pays careful attention to how members of the gym respond to each one. Members of his Total Health Center range in age from late 40s to 80s. “People fall off the wagon because an exercise regimen is hard or dull, so I designed a program for people to have fun, not get injured and get results.” Paul Fanfera couldn’t be happier with his results. “Every day I wake up thinking what a gift this program is. I’ve made some friends, I have a great time, and I’ve probably added decades to my life!” For more information about the programs, please call Clayton MD Total Health Center at 858.597.9228 or visit claytonmdtotalhealth.com
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‘Coffee in the Garden’ The RSF Garden Club held a “Coffee in the Garden” event Dec. 3 at the recently remodeled home and garden of RSF resident Valley Reilly. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe hosts ‘Olde-Fashioned Christmas’ The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe kicked off its “Olde-Fashioned Christmas” Dec. 5, traditional holiday fun for the entire family, which runs from Dec. 5 through Jan. 4. The Dec. 5 event included outdoor ice skating, a 25-foot Christmas tree, Christmas carolers, marshmallow roasting, a soup competition and photos with Santa. Visit www.theinnatrsf.com. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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Super Diamond, Holiday Party, Youth Dance and more at RSFCC in December BY LINDA DURKET, RSF COMMUNITY CENTER, 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: • Super Diamond, Dec. 13: Super Diamond, a nationally renowned band from San Francisco, will perform live at the center at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Super Diamond, the Neal Diamond Tribute, is known for its high-octane show. The concert is open to all members of the Community Center. Don’t miss this special night of dancing and great music right here in the Ranch! Tickets are $25 each. • Moms & Tots annual holiday party, Dec. 16: Join us for a Moms & Tots Winter Holiday Luncheon at The Crosby clubhouse from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This festive lunch will feature special guests, including Santa! Enjoy a gourmet lunch with friends while your little ones have fun with holiday crafts, face painting and a jump house. This popular event is open to members of the RSF Community Center. Cost is $40 per adult and $20 per child. All RSVPs and payments must be made to the Community Center by Dec. 12. • Class Spotlight – Youth Dance! 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays: This popular class combines ballet, jazz, hip-hop and more! If your children can’t keep still while the music is playing, this is the class for them. Dance is great exercise and helps children mature emotionally, socially and cognitively. Instructor Nicole Gerbarg is a credentialed elementary school teacher and makes each week new and exciting. Students will experience many elements of dance while working weekly on creative, choreographed routines. At the end of the session, dancers will showcase their skills with a performance you won’t want to miss! Classes are 3:15-4:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Community Center. A new session begins Jan. 27! Class is limited to 15 participants; sign-ups begin Jan. 5. • Paint Uncorked in the Ranch, Jan. 14: Join in a fun night of painting with friends from 6-9 p.m. Bring your own beverage and enjoy free appetizers with friends while creating a masterpiece of your own to take home. Cost is $35 per person for this 21-and-up event. • Moms & Tots, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Join local moms and their little ones in the community every Tuesday morning for play dates in the Ranch and around San Diego. This popular program is free with your family membership. Moms & Tots is a wonderful way to meet families, make friends, have play dates and experience kid-friendly activities in the area such as holiday parties, park adventures, creative play at Art Soup, exploring the Botanical Gardens and Birch Aquarium and more. This group is perfect for moms and babies ages newborn to preschool. Families
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The Country Friends Holiday Tea The Country Friends hosted its 19th Annual Holiday Tea Dec. 3 at the RSF Community Center. The event also featured boutique shopping and opportunity prizes. Visit www.thecountryfriends.org. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry Holiday Open House Celebration Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry hosted a Holiday Open House Celebration Dec. 4. The event, held at 6024 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe, included holiday entertainment by musician Ean Corbett, free appetizers from Rancho Santa Fe Bistro, holiday cookies by Claireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Cedros Bakery and CafĂŠ, hosted beverages and an opportunity drawing. A portion of all event sale proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Shelter to Soldier. 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). Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry specializes in a variety of services including expert cleaning, re-sizing, 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. To learn more, visit www.ranchosantafejewelers.com or call 858-756-4047. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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CCA Envision Festival of the Arts The Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Festival of the Arts was held Dec. 6. The event featured performances by the dance, vocal, instrumental, theater and film conservatory programs, as well as work produced by the fine arts and humanities students. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net.
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New IRA Rules You Need to Know There have been two recent court rulings that have narrowed some IRA planning opportunities. All IRA owners will want to be aware of and understand these new rules before planning their estate or transferring money between IRAs. Rule 1: Once-per-year transfers The first rule came out of tax court and limits IRA owners to one 60-day rollover between accounts in a 12-month period across all of their IRAs. This rule will go into effect January 1, 2015. With the 60-day rollover, a check is cut to the account owner with the promise that the funds will be returned to an IRA within 60 days or those funds will be subject
to taxes and penalties. Before this recent ruling, one transfer could be done in a 12-month period for each IRA owned. The conclusion of one family’s court case, however, has changed that rule for everyone. Now all IRA owners are limited to doing just one of these 60-day transfers annually regardless of how many IRAs they own. And to be clear, the “once a year” limitation is not the calendar year but a fiscal year: a full 12 months or 365 day from when you do the roll-over. Roth IRAs, however, count separately under this rule and are subject to the same once a year allotment. Therefore, you are allowed to do one IRA-to-IRA rollover per year as well as one Roth IRA-to-Roth IRA rollover per year. One final note on this new rule, it is important to point out that the rule does not apply to trustee-to-trustee transfers. These transfers are done between brokerages and checks are made out to the brokerage or bank for benefit of the client’s account. “You can do those all day long,” says author and
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can be quite complicated, and the trust must have the proper language or the heirs will encounter immediate income tax consequences. Another option would be to take the money out of the IRA and buy life insurance. That way, heirs will end up with tax-free money with no distribution rules attached, and the money would be creditorprotected. The one exception to this new rule, however, is the spousal rollover. When a spouse inherits an IRA, they can take the account and use it as their own retirement account. And if these spousal rollovers are challenged by creditors, the law seems to favor spouses. Part of being smart with your investment and retirement accounts is staying up to speed on all new and changing laws. Although these laws seem to complicate things further, hopefully with this knowledge, you can stay one step ahead and ensure that all your wealth management decisions are well informed.
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$5 million Recreation Centre at The Bridges serves up tennis and lots more It’s like a blend of a coffee shop, a UCSD Extension class, a clubhouse, a Mommy and Me workout, an art studio, and a computer lab. When The Bridges opened its $5 million Tennis & Recreation Centre several years ago, who knew it would expand its function so far beyond its five lighted tennis courts? The answer to that question is Jessica Thorndike, the recreation director at The Bridges. “Trends in the membership are constantly evolving and it’s my job to stay a step ahead of their needs,” said Thorndike. “For example, I’ve been seeing a lot of confusion with the new iPhone6, so I’ve already scheduled a class that will demystify the iOS8 operating system and iCloud, plus offer some time-saving tips and tricks for the iPhone6. We want our programming to be entertaining as well as substantive. “Several years ago, Pinterest was new and most of our members didn’t quite get it. I found a presentation given by the Fullerton Library and asked them if they’d be willing to share it. With their permission, we modified it for our membership and did a great training class with a group of ladies anxious to understand this new social media platform.” But it’s not just technology on the menu at the Tennis & Rec Centre (which also serves food every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Offsite trips — like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking at La Jolla Shores, shopping trips, theater, and Padres games – serve different interests and age groups. On-site classes in floral design, dog training, watercolor design, cooking and grilling, and Spanish are popular year-round.
Jessica Thorndike, recreation director at The Bridges. “But just like Chef Buffin in our main kitchen, I try to change with the seasons and holidays,” said Thorndike. “We had a lot of fun with pumpkin carving for Halloween and we’ll soon offer a pottery making class so all age groups can make homemade gifts for the holidays. Then in the New Year, we’ll encourage our members to try something new, like guitar lessons or studying Italian. And then when spring rolls around, we’ll take advantage of the longer days with nature hikes and gardening.” With more young families joining The Bridges over the last few years and over 200 children in the club, Thorndike has initiated a whole new segment of programming for younger children. “It’s been exciting to see more babies and younger kids here at The Bridges,” said Thorndike. “Recently we offered a family yoga class for babies and toddlers,
and a family bingo pancake breakfast. And for children of all ages, we offer Kids Night Out on Saturday nights, featuring G-rated films or sports activities.” Summer camp has also exploded in popularity at The Bridges as members bring their kids — and grandkids — for weeks filled with curriculum like animation, cooking and kitchen skills, Lego engineering, science, fashion design, skateboarding, and, of course, tennis. “One of the benefits of a small club such as The Bridges is the ability to respond quickly to the needs and wishes of the membership,” added Thorndike. “The adaptability of the Tennis & Rec Centre has allowed us to create and implement a full range of multigenerational activities.” The Tennis & Rec Centre was designed as a series of indoor/outdoor spaces, residential in scale. Fine stone masonry adorns an entry tower, and courtyards for dining and socializing adjoin most of the club’s indoor areas. Although it offers leagues and clinics just like a traditional tennis club, the Tennis & Rec Centre also provides state-of-the-art venues for bocce ball, squash, volleyball, paddle tennis and basketball. An oversized grass field and full playground provide additional space for unstructured play. A fenced dog park with grass, fresh water and seating provides meet-ups for dog owners and their pets, including the popular Doggies & Donuts event. For membership information, contact Carly Hyslop at 858-756-8077. Visit www.thebridgesrsf. com.
Diana Rubottom is new manager of three RSF offices of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Diana Rubottom has been named manager of the Rancho Santa Fe Village, Fairbanks Ranch and Del Rayo offices of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. She previously was an Associate Broker and Relocation Certified Fine Homes Specialist at the firm’s Newport Beach office. “Diana is the kind of manager who is high energy, really understands the business and is readily accessible to her agents,” said David M. Cabot, president and CEO of San Diego-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. “She knows where to get the answers so customers receive the high level of service they deserve.” “I spoke to David two years ago and told him I was willing to relocate to wherever the company wanted me,” said Rubottom, who has been licensed since 1990 and formerly owned a real estate franchise in the Monterey-Carmel region. “I was thrilled when the Rancho Santa Fe position became available. I have been extremely impressed by the professionalism everyone demonstrates in my three offices. I worked over 23 years to find the perfect place and this is it. “I want to bring energy, vibrancy and support to my agents to help them achieve their financial goals. That support includes coaching, mentoring, training, motivational speakers and learning how to use the technology of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ all-encompassing resources.” Rubottom can be contacted through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties at 858-500-6875 mobile, 858-756-7899 office or diana.rubottom@bhhscal.
Diana Rubottom com. The Rancho Santa Fe offices are at: Village — 6027 Paseo Delicias, Suite E; Del Rayo — 16077 San Dieguito Road, Suites B1 & B2; Fairbanks Ranch - 16236 San Dieguito Road, Building 5, Suite 10. For more information, visit www.bhhscalifornia. com. To learn about career opportunities, call 888-9957575.
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After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! Bring the family and experience the magic 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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