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Whispering Palms board ‘deadlocked’ Community Services District board faces vacancy, leadership questions

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BY KAREN BILLING The Whispering Palms Community Services District has found itself in “uncharted territory” with a vacant seat, a divided board and no leadership. At its Dec. 13 meeting, the split board of four could not come to an agreement on

electing a president or vice president and will now seek a legal opinion on whether General Manager Chuck Duffy can serve as its neutral leader. Motions for member Bill Haynor to be president and for the board to have a rotating president each

month both failed 2-2. “I’m concerned that we’re going to find ourselves deadlocked 2-2 on a number of issues,” said new board member Doug Manatt, who was elected to the board in November with fellow new member Byron Hanchett and incumbent Kathy

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McHenry. The board’s situation became complicated in September when three board members resigned. President Nancy McElfresh, Vice President David Nugent and Director Jack Wasserman all stepped down leaving the board without a quorum with only two members. SEE BOARD, A23

On Dec. 13, children were nestled all snug in their pajamas for a reading of “The Polar Express” during storytime at the Rancho Santa Fe Children’s Library. They were expecting to enjoy a reading and make a hot chocolate craft but were surprised when Mrs. Claus popped in for a visit (above). For more, see page A11.

Fairgrounds reaches agreement with Native Americans on 2017 fair theme BY JOE TASH Officials with the Del Mar Fairgrounds have reached an agreement with a group representing local Native American tribes over a change to the theme for the 2017 San Diego County Fair. An earlier version of the theme had been deemed as “extremely offensive” by at least one local tribe. The new theme will be “Where the West is Fun,” and will highlight the history of the West and San Diego County in the mid-to late 1800s, said Fred Schenk, a member of the

board of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which operates the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds and runs the annual county fair. The agreement came Tuesday morning, Dec. 20, during a meeting between representatives of the 22nd DAA and the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, a consortium of 19 tribes, said Schenk. A representative of the association could not be reached for comment as of press-time. SEE FAIR, A22

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BY KAREN BILLING Meeting times set for 2017 At the Rancho Santa Fe School District board’s organizational meeting on Dec. 13, the board set the meeting schedule for the upcoming year. While in the past year, the board rotated between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. start times for meetings, they will stick with 5 p.m. meetings for 2017. To help inform the board’s decision, RSF School District Superintendent David Jaffe conducted a survey of parents to gauge their preference. He had 101 respondents and 55 percent said they preferred 5 p.m. Thirty-five percent preferred 9 a.m., 10 percent didn’t have a preference and 639 people opted not to return the survey. Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of every month at 5 p.m., except for Jan. 12, 2017, which is the second Thursday of the month, and Feb. 2, 2017, which will begin at 5:45 p.m. after a celebration of outgoing Superintendent Lindy Delaney. Teacher parking lot paving The RSF School board directed Jaffe to move forward with exploring the simple option of paving the dirt teachers’ parking lot on the Dacus property on El Fuego. The board had been considering options to possibly develop a parking lot on Dacus and install solar panels on the lot’s canopies; however, Jaffe said solar is not an option due to SDG&E’s franchise agreement with the state, which prevents the district from crossing a public road to connect to the school’s onsite meter. The development of a complete parking lot would require a mitigated negative declaration certifying that no significant environmental impacts have been determined, which would cost roughly $500,000. With the board’s direction to go forward instead with the simple paving project, an architectural and engineering plan will now be developed to determine if it will require a mitigated negative declaration (MND). If an SEE SCHOOLS, A22

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Study: Fairgrounds concert venue passes financial muster BY JOE TASH A study conducted by business students at California State University San Marcos concluded that a proposed 1,900-seat music venue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds would be financially viable and could generate as much as $2.4 million per year from ticket sales and related revenue. “Conditions are present to support a local concert venue,” the analysis concluded. Fairgrounds officials invited the university to examine a draft business plan for the new concert venue, which would be located at the site of the fairgrounds’ under-performing satellite wagering center, called the Surfside Race Place. The students presented their findings at a meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the state-owned fairgrounds, on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The study assumed that 80 to 100 live music concerts would be held at the venue each year, with an average ticket price of $45. Construction of the venue is estimated at $11 million, and bookings would be handled by talent agents from the Belly Up Tavern, a successful live music venue in Solana Beach. The next steps would include seeking financing for the project, and beginning design work. The fair board could consider moving forward with the proposal at its meeting in January.

Fair board approves demolition of Don Diego clock tower BY JOE TASH The Don Diego clock tower, an icon that has stood tall over the central midway of the Del Mar Fairgrounds for 63 years, where it served as a meeting place for generations of families during the annual county fair, is facing a date with the wrecking ball. Directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the state-owned fairgrounds, voted unanimously to tear down the venerable structure before next year’s county fair starts in June. The fairgrounds will use the central space now occupied by the clock tower for vendors that will generate some $300,000 annually for the 22nd DAA during just the 26-day run of the San Diego County Fair, according to a report by fairgrounds staff. In an interview before Tuesday’s meeting, fairgrounds CEO and general manager Tim Fennell said the clock tower, which was built in 1953, is in bad shape, suffering from such problems as termite infestation, a leaky roof, non-functioning bathrooms and an electronic signboard that no longer works. “The termites are holding hands. If one lets go it’s going to come down,” Fennell said. Refurbishing the structure would cost too

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The Don Diego Clock Tower, slated for demolition before next year's San Diego County Fair. much, Fennell said. “It would be too expensive to fix and the property is too valuable,” he said. Fennell acknowledged that the tower may have sentimental value to some fair-goers. “I’m sure there are some people who

would prefer to see it there forever, I get that,” said Fennell. “Unfortunately it’s useful life has come and gone.” An environmental impact report completed in 2009 when the fairgrounds SEE TOWER, A22

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RSF Foundation is 80 percent closer to making Dec. 31 deadline With only 20 percent left to go, the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation is close to maximizing its 35 for 35 Challenge that ends Dec. 31. This giving opportunity, created by local donors, matches funds dollar-for-dollar to the organization’s Community Impact Fund for up to $35,000. Since its launch in 2006, the Community Impact Fund has turned local vision into action throughout San Diego County. It has granted more than $1.6 million to 67 nonprofits that make a positive impact throughout the community. Rancho Santa Fe residents Molly and Mike Gregoire wanted to empower this fund to do even more in years to come. That’s why, in honor of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation’s 35th Anniversary, they offered a short-term matching challenge. This opportunity is almost over. The 35 for 35 Challenge began on Nov. 1, 2016 and, in less than two months, has raised $28,000. With a little under two weeks to go, only $7,000 is left to be raised. If

this final amount is reached by Dec. 31, 2016, the Challenge will have been met. “We’re very grateful to all the donors who have contributed to the campaign thus far,” says Executive Director Christy Wilson. “There are so many wonderful nonprofits in San Diego, having an additional $70,000 available for community impact grants is an amazing gift that we will be able to provide to our region.” Here is how the Community Impact Fund works; it is supported by donors who want to use their collective donations to address critical challenges throughout the community. Collective giving paired with the expertise of RSFF staff and directors enables unique opportunities and grants. When an individual gives, whether it be $35, $350, or $3,500 during the 35 for 35 Challenge, it is a collective effort to address community needs and challenges in a collaborative way. Interested individuals can learn more and give through the website www.rsffoundation.org.

RSF resident named chair of Fowler College of Business Board of Directors The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (SDSU) recently announced that Rancho Santa Fe resident Frederick W. Pierce has been named to the role of chair for the college’s board of directors. Pierce, the president and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, a top Frederick national student W. Pierce housing company, earned a degree in finance from SDSU in 1984 and an MBA, also from SDSU, in 1988. He previously served as a trustee of the California State University (CSU) system, where he chaired several of the system’s committees. “Fred has been a tireless advocate

for the Fowler College of Business, SDSU and our students,” said Dr. George Belch, interim dean of the Fowler College of Business. “His dedication to the college along with his experience as a California State University trustee, an alumnus and a long-time member of the advisory board made him a natural choice to take on the role of chair.” The board of directors is comprised of 30 individuals who are founders and current or former executives within some of the region’s most important organizations, such as KPMG, Verizon Wireless, Jack in the Box, Qualcomm, Wells Fargo Bank and Sempra Energy. Like Pierce, many of the advisors are alumni of the college. “It is an honor to be selected by my fellow board members to serve

in the role as advisory board chair, especially in light of the fact that the Fowler College of Business recently became the first named college at SDSU,” noted Pierce. “I look forward to sharing my vision with university administrators as we meet the unique challenges and celebrate the accomplishments that lie ahead for the college.” Local philanthropist and San Diego Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler and his wife, Alexis, made a $25 million endowment gift to the university’s business school. The funds will provide scholarships and professorships, develop a lecture series, and provide international experiences and expanded programming for SDSU business students. For more information, visit business.sdsu.edu.

SDA student gets perfect ACT score Katie Clark, a senior at San Dieguito Academy, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, less than .001 students who take the ACT earn a top score in any given year. According to a news release, Clark

plans on attending a four-year university next year to study International Relations, with a goal of becoming a diplomat or FBI agent. “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare,” ACT Chief Executive Officer Martin Rooda wrote in a letter to Clark, recognizing

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Friends of San Pasqual Academy volunteers make holidays special for foster teens When we think of Holidays, we think of our families and loved ones and being able to spend precious time with them during this meaningful season. Holidays are particularly stressful for foster kids, who are constantly reminded of not being able to be in a traditional setting with family members. They have been placed under protective custody by the Court for various reasons. Abuse, neglect and negative memories have been part of their lives. At San Pasqual Academy, many of these foster teens are able to overcome this cycle of abuse and become productive adults. A special “San Pasqual Academy family” is created: one that provides stability, support, love and guidance. The volunteers of Friends of San Pasqual Academy are a key part of this support system. For over 15 years, the volunteers have been dedicated to providing positive experiences to these foster students. Many lives have been changed as a result of these efforts. The foster teens of San Pasqual Academy celebrated the start of the Holidays with many exciting activities. A festive party for the students was held at the unique school, which is both home and school for the foster teens of San Diego County. Many individuals and organizations donated items and, most importantly, their time and resources to make this Holiday special. The party began with each student receiving a special personalized Christmas stocking that had each student’s name on them. These beautiful stockings were filled to the brim with wonderful items that were

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Volunteers of Friends of San Pasqual Academy recently hosted a spectacular Holiday Party for the foster students at San Pasqual Academy. A personalized Christmas stocking, raffle prizes, a luncheon donated by Luna Grille and many more special gifts were provided by caring supporters. Volunteers display the many wonderful items that were part of this fun holiday celebration. collected and created by many elves. Marc and Patty Brutten purchased a special gift again this year – Beats – for each student and they also received a school sweatshirt and sweatpants, a fleece robe from Friends of San Pasqual Academy donors. Jansen Pharmaceutical and Mike and Erika Spinazzola donated hygiene products. Kris and Steve Charton purchased a $100 gift card for all the students and the alumni that are coming back to stay at San Pasqual Academy, since their dorm rooms at college are closed. National Charity League members and

others, coordinated by Teri Summerhays, collected pajama pants for the teens. Kathy Flather oganized baking over 500 cookies with many caring bakers. The kids loved decorating these festive cookies with Mrs. Claus, aka Shelby Strong, who, once again, coordinated this special cookie-decorating activity. Raffle items were purchased by Pia Jensen, Mike and Erika Spinazzola and by Friends of San Pasqual supporters. The students loved their raffle surprises! The auditorium was transformed with spectacular Holiday decorations, including a

beautiful Christmas tree, full of ornaments and lights, and unique Holiday table decorations that were created by Teri Summerhays filled the room. The students were served a delicious Holiday Dinner that was donated by Luna Grille. And, of course, a favorite activity was “shopping” with each student and helping them select items that were collected by many donors. Members of Friends of San Pasqual Academy became each student’s “personal shopper” and this was a fun-filled activity. Again, many thanks to these dedicated volunteers and donors for making this event so wonderful for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy! The foster students expressed their gratitude and appreciation to all who made this possible. It will be a Holiday celebration they will always remember and treasure. Most importantly, the foster teens expressed their gratitude 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. For more information on Friends of San Pasqual Academy, which is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization, please visit www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org or call 858-759-3298. Donations can be sent to Friends of San Pasqual Academy, PO Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. On behalf of the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy, “Merry Christmas to All and a Happy New Year!”

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Researchers identify second gene that causes ocular albinism The quest for better understanding and finding cures for ocular albinism is closer to fruition, thanks to the recent discovery of mutations in a second gene that can trigger this genetic vision disorder. This finding has major implications for better diagnosis of this disease. With a clearer understanding of the cause of the condition, scientists can move forward with cutting-edge research to improve vision for thousands of children with ocular albinism. The research, funded by The Vision of Children Foundation based in San Diego, was led by Alejandra Young, Ph.D., Assistant Project Scientist at UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Young worked under the leadership of Debora Farber, Ph.D., Karl Kirchgessner Foundation Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Retinal Biochemistry Laboratory. The Vision of Children Foundation was founded by Rancho Santa Fe residents Sam and Vivian Hardage in 1991, after their son was born with ocular albinism. At the time, there were no researchers anywhere in the world studying this genetic vision disorder, for which there are no treatments and no cures. The Hardages were determined to encourage scientific research to find a cure for this congenital condition. Today, The Vision of Children Foundation is the foremost organization in the world supporting research for ocular albinism and related vision disorders. Until recently, ocular albinism was believed to be caused solely by mutations in the OA1 gene (also known as GPR143),

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Bravo TV’s Top Chef contestant Casey Thompson appointed Executive Chef at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Casey Thompson has accepted the role as executive chef of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s Morada restaurant. Thompson appeared on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” Season 14, with past appearances on the culinary program’s All-Stars Season 8 and recognition as the runner-up and fan favorite from Season 3. Thompson will present Chef Casey seasonal menus showcasing Thompson fresh local ingredients in refined and elegant presentations. “I am honored to collaborate with The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe to invigorate the menu at Morada,” said Thompson. “Drawing inspiration from my home base of Napa Valley and the local offerings of San Diego County, I look forward to welcoming both time-honored and new

diners to the restaurant to enjoy dishes that celebrate Southern California.” “We’re incredibly fortunate to have Chef Casey lead our culinary team,” said Jerome Strack, general manager of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. “It’s easy to see why she was voted fan favorite, and why she has done so well on Top Chef. Her culinary skills can’t be rivaled.” Morada restaurant takes its name from Lilian Rice’s 1923 moniker for The Inn, meaning “house of many rooms.” Morada is inspired by the property’s storied past, showcasing Rancho Santa Fe’s rich history by incorporating natural materials and equestrian elements that reflect the eucalyptus groves and carefree elegance of the California ranch lifestyle. Reservations for Morada can be made at www.theinnatrsf.com/sandiego_restaurants. Look for more on Thompson in an upcoming feature story in this newspaper.

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Thousands of luminarias – paper lanterns – highlight Christmas along Village Church campus Dec. 24 The joy of the Christmas season will be on glorious display Christmas Eve as 1,500 luminarias will ring the Village Community Presbyterian Church campus along Paseo Delicias and Paseo Plateada in Rancho Santa Fe. The festive paper lanterns are a Village Church tradition borrowed from New Mexico where luminarias are commonly displayed on Christmas Eve to welcome the Christ child into the world. The much-loved holiday tradition depends on dozens of faithful volunteers who work hours to fill 1,500 paper bags with candles that will be lit precisely at 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Volunteers from La Costa Glen Retirement Community have prepared more than 1,000 plastic candle holders that are held by those attending Christmas Eve worship services inside the church. Each worship service will feature different choirs and special music with child care provided until 7 p.m. The final worship service ends just after midnight on

Christmas Day with Holy Communion. “We will be praising God and worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the day on Dec. 24. We welcome everyone to be part of this special time and to receive the message of faith, hope and love that our Savior gives to us,” explained the Rev. Dr. Jack Baca, senior pastor of the Village Church. Christmas Day will have one worship service at 10:30 a.m. All services will be held in the sanctuary of the Village Church located at 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 92067. For more information and directions visit villagechurch.org. Schedule: Dec 24: Christmas Eve Worship; 2 p.m.: Featuring the Village Church children’s choirs (child care provided); 4 p.m.: Traditional Lessons & Carols (child care provided); 6 p.m.: Traditional Lessons & Carols (child care provided); 11 p.m.: Traditional Worship with Communion; Dec. 25: Christmas Day Worship at 10:30 a.m.

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Stuart is a Master of running Local woman takes fourth in the world in cross country race BY CHRIS SAUR acing with Team USA across her chest earlier this fall was a type of fun Encinitas woman Laura Stuart has never had before. And for the Cardiff School teacher who has played college soccer, competed in the Ironman Triathlon, run in the Olympic Trials and has four kids, that is saying something. Stuart, 51, not only ran for the United States in the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Perth, Australia in October, she ran pretty darn fast. Competing against the fastest women in the world in her age range (50-54), Stuart finished fourth in the 8K cross country race to help the American team earn a bronze medal. Her time of 33 minutes and 49 seconds was first on the U.S. team. Two days later, Stuart came back to place ninth overall (again the first American) in the 5K track race, crossing the finish line in 20:23.76. She helped the U.S. take second in the overall medal count. “What I came away with most was that instead of being just Laura, or representing the San Diego Track Club, it was ‘Lane 4 U.S.A.’ so you got this feeling that you are representing … the country,” Stuart told the Encinitas Advocate. “That was what made it fun for me.” Stuart spent 10 days in Perth, and considered staying longer to run the 10,000 meters but decided to come home to her

family. Early in her trip, she participated in the event’s Opening Ceremonies in downtown Perth, gathering with the rest of the Americans to walk together wearing their Team U.S.A. gear. Coming to the main track in the ensuing days, to pick up her numbers and paperwork, to train, watch other races and eventually compete, Stuart met people from all over the world: “When I was warming up for the 5,000, I met a girl from China because we just happened to be in the same spot. I realized that she didn’t speak English so it was a lot of sign language, gesturing, but it was really fun.” But as much fun as the destination was, Stuart’s journey to the World Masters Championships is even more interesting. Growing up in Livingston, New Jersey, she played baseball and softball as her main sport, but also soccer, basketball and swimming. During her senior year, she made the switch to the track team. “Somewhere along the line, it was a rainy day … we were in the gym practicing (softball) and I just realized I wasn’t having fun anymore,” Stuart said. “Then I saw the track and field team running around the halls and they looked like they were having fun. So I joined the track team.” She still had no interest in running initially, so she started with the javelin. Eventually, though, Stuart started running

the distance events to help the team get a few more points. When she went to Rutgers for college (from 1983-84), she joined the club soccer team. That year, Stuart and her teammates helped the team transition from a club program into a true varsity team, but then she transferred to University of Virginia. The same thing happened at Virginia, Stuart joined a club soccer team and eventually helped it turn into a varsity program. However, once it was a varsity team, the talent level surpassed hers so she left the team. While she was playing soccer, Stuart realized she actually liked the running part more than the soccer part. So after she stopped playing soccer she kept running. Then, during a sorority event a short time later, Stuart easily outran all of her sisters and the rest of the competition at her normal jogging pace and realized that she was actually pretty fast. After graduating from college in 1987, she took a road trip to California and knew immediately that it was where she wanted to live. “This where I was meant to be,” Stuart said. “Everyone here was outdoors, exercising, working out, I was like wow.” So she and her husband, Scott, moved to San Diego in 1988, where a friend of hers signed her up for a triathlon and she said OK. That prompted Stuart to join a Masters

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Operation Game On Santa makes special delivery

peration Game On delivered 12 sets of new Taylor Made golf clubs to wounded troop members, who were fitted for the clubs, Dec. 15 at the Del Mar Golf Center. The men and women were at the center to receive their hard-earned clubs, golf bags and accessories. They were surprised when Santa (Operation Game On

founder Tony Perez)) delivered the items in a red 1963 Galaxie Convertible. Operation Game On provides golf as a form of rehabilitation for returning combat-injured troops suffering from physical and mental disabilities. Visit www.operationgameon.org. Online: www.delmartimes.net

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RSF Children’s Library celebrates Chanukah

he Rancho Santa Fe Library celebrated Chanukah with Rabbi Levi Raskin on Dec. 15. Children learned about the importance of olive oil in the holiday and helped make fresh olive oil to light menorah candles. Each child made their own wax candle and left with some Chanukah gelt (chocolate coins). Chabad Jewish Center of RSF will present its annual Chanukah Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe from 5-7 p.m. There will be a menorah lighting at 6 p.m. as well as ice skating, latkes, donuts, s’mores and hot chocolate. Admission is free although skate rental is $15. RSVP at jewishrsf.com. There will also be a community menorah lighting on Thursday, Dec. 29 at Flower Hill Promenade at 4:30 p.m. Online: www.rsfreview.com. – Karen Billing

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Mrs. Claus makes surprise visit to RSF Library

n Dec. 13, children were nestled all snug in their pajamas for a reading of “ The Polar Express” during storytime at the Rancho Santa Fe Children’s Library. They were expecting to enjoy a reading and make a hot chocolate craft but were surprised when Mrs. Claus popped in for a visit. Mrs. Claus read “Stowaway in a Sleigh,” a

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Optimist Club holding annual essay contest The Optimist Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “Chasing Optimism in the Face of Challenges” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2017. The Optimist Club will judge local students’ essays on the theme and determine the winner. Club contest winners will receive $250 for first place, $150 for second place and $100 for third. The first place essay will be sent to the California South District level competition where college scholarships are available for top winners. “Young students today have so many fresh ideas about the

world and their future,” Club President Gary Wilson 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.” The deadline for submission is Jan. 31, 2017. Applications are available online at optimistdelmarsolanabeach. com. Students who would like to find out more about the contest can contact essay contest chairman Victor Svistoonoff at (254) 424-8470 or vicalexs@hotmail

Penguin Plunge to be held in Del Mar Jan. 1 Dive into the New Year during Del Mar’s annual Penguin Plunge on Jan. 1. Del Mar lifeguards and community members will celebrate 2017 with a dip in the Pacific Ocean during the popular event, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Del Mar Lifeguard Tower on 17th Street in Del Mar. The event is free and if you run out into the water, you get free hot drinks, donuts and a certificate. The event draws up to 1,000 people so come early and bring warm clothes. For more information, visit www.delmarlifeguard.com/current.htm

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CCA, Cathedral Catholic to present annual Cure for Cancer Cup Canyon Crest Academy and Cathedral Catholic High School Soccer Programs are proud to announce the annual Cure for Cancer Cup. The Cure for the Cancer Cup will take place Jan. 6 and Jan.13 at Cathedral Catholic High School. Girls Varsity will play at 5 p.m. Jan. 6, Boys Junior Varsity 5 p.m. Jan. 13, and Boys Varsity 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Please come on out and support our local kids, and help our community kick childhood cancer into oblivion. One of the local soccer families has unfortunately had to struggle with a personal experience with childhood cancer. However on a positive note, CureSearch, a cancer research and treatment organization, and the local

community have come together to provide the family with an effective treatment for the cancer. The focus of the local Cure for Cancer Cup is to ask for your support in continuing to increase childhood cancer awareness, research and treatment. During the games, Canyon Crest Academy and Cathedral Catholic High School will be accepting charitable donations for CureSearch in order to assist in developing and providing effective cures for cancer. The teams will also have available for purchase a limited number of Cure for the Cancer Cup scarves and Kick Cancer wristbands.

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FALCONS WIN OTAY RANCH TOURNEY

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The Torrey Pines High School boys freshman basketball team won the Otay Ranch Basketball Tournament Dec. 17. The boys played great team basketball to go through the tournament undefeated en route to the championship. Front row: Rishi Kiran, Luke Pisacane, Tyler Wheeler, Cael Helfrich, Luke Bergen, Brian Liu, Nick Becker, Caden Fioroni, Aaron Ensminger, Adam Knees, Logan Merilles, Sebastiani Capozzoli; Back row: Josh Panikowski, Ryan White, Daniel Carey, Huessein Shararah, Alec Burgess, Will Pasco, Luke Stratton, Nicolas Fornaciari, Cade Ramseyer, Daniel Kwon, Shane Flannery, Luke Atkinson, Coach Tanner McEntee; Unpictured: James Bakhit, Jake Cabulio, Brett Foley, Marco Sanchez, Andre Wu, Dennis Hong.

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Back row: Kai J, Dylan K, Carsten N, James W, Mikey M, Dawson H, Nico C, Brian P, Ali D, Henry C, Alec P, Ish U, and Coach Angel Carranza. Front row: Patricio L, Jason H, Jose S, Michael McGowan, Garrett S, Chris T, A.J. C, Michael Mines.

TPHS boys junior varsity soccer team tops at Grossmont Tournament The Torrey Pines High School boys junior varsity soccer team had an exciting start to their pre-season play when they recently won the Grossmont Tournament in El Cajon. The undefeated

JV team easily made it to the finals, scoring an impressive 12 goals, and giving up none in the 3 pool play games. The TPHS boys played SDA in the final game, winning 3-0.

RSF Attack to hold Holiday Soccer Camp, tryouts

nce again Rancho Santa Fe Attack will be holding its Holiday Soccer Camp the week of Dec. 26â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30. Online registration is now open for the Holiday Soccer Camp and more information on the camp can be found on the League website at www.rsfsoccer.com. The Holiday Camp will be held in Rancho Santa Fe at the RSF Sports Field. The camp is designed for all players who want to have FUN while working on their technical ability and improving their skills. The camp is open to all ages and will be conducted by Attack Director of Coaching Malcolm Tovey and his professional staff. The camp runs from 9:30

a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. Following the Holiday Camp, the club will be holding its Competitive team tryouts the week of Jan. 9 for players with birthdays between 2010 and 2008. All of the information on tryouts will be posted with specific dates and times for players in these age groups on the League website. Be sure to register for the tryouts so that you will receive the most up-to-date information. Dates and times are already posted about Kick-arounds that are being held for these age groups. Questions about the camps and tryouts can be directed to the League office at 760-479-1500 or by emailing info@rsfsoccer.com.

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Sharp Rees-Stealy and San Dieguito Expert to offer tips on how Union High School District collaborate to prevent student sports to promote healthy habits for students Sharp Rees-Stealy and San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) are working together to help middle school students and their parents live healthier lives and make choices that promote overall well-being. The collaboration includes a series of free wellness talks on topics such as diabetes prevention, sports-related concussions, eating disorders and the risks of tobacco and e-cigarettes. Sharp Rees-Stealy and SDUHSD are also conducting outreach campaigns to students and parents about flu prevention tips and immunization requirements. Three schools are currently part of the combined effort. Carmel Valley Middle School, which hosted the first event in October 2016, Pacific Trails Middle School and Earl Warren Middle School will hold presentations over the next few months. “As educators, we understand that our role in guiding students isn’t limited to the classroom, but it encompasses learning outside of the classroom as well – especially when it comes to making smart health choices,” says Anna Weirather, district nurse, SDUHSD. “We want to make the most impact on our middle school students about issues they may soon face as they mature. Allowing them to hear directly from doctors and other health professionals in the community can make a big difference.”

Dr. Rachel Klein, a double-board certified Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician with Sharp Rees-Stealy Del Mar, led the October health presentation. She discussed ways that smart food choices can go a long way in preventing obesity and diseases such as diabetes. “Planting the seed early is a critical part of shaping the habits and perceptions of our youth that they will carry through adulthood,” says Klein. “Anything I can do as a health provider to nurture the health and well-being of these children is part of my commitment to the parents and teachers of our community.” Dates, locations and topics for upcoming health events are as follows: •Jan. 11, 2017: Pacific Trails Middle School – “Safety First: Preventing Sports Injuries and Concussions” •Feb. 28, 2017: Earl Warren Middle School – “E-cigarettes and Tobacco Cigarettes: The Dangers are the Same” •April 25, 2017: Carmel Valley Middle School – “Know the Signs of Eating Disorders” Events are free and open to all parents and students throughout the SDUHSD district, as well as the general community. For more information about the next event or to register online, visit www.sharp.com/schooledonwellness. – Submitted press release

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A free physician-led presentation on “Safety First: Prevent Sports Injuries and Concussions” will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Pacific Trails Middle School in Carmel Valley. Sports participation offers many physical and social benefits to students – but also exposes them to injury risks ranging from minor scrapes to serious head or spine injuries. More than 2.6 million children under the age of 19 receive emergency treatment each year for sports and recreation-related injuries. Learn about sports injuries that are most common – on the field and on the court – at this free event. Dr. Brad Stiles, a Sharp Rees-Stealy sports medicine doctor, will offer tips on how to prevent sports injuries from happening – and how to treat them if they do. You’ll also have the chance to ask

questions and get health information at various booths. Pacific Trails Middle School is located at 5975 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, 92130. For more information or to register, call 1-800-82-SHARP or visit www.sharp.com/schooledonwellness.

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Are you providing care for a family member or friend? Are you concerned for the well-being of a parent? This free conference for caregivers is offered Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, 92024. Educational programs, community resources, lunch and more.

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Torrey Pines Friendly Falcons Junior Optimist Club members celebrate 2016 accomplishments Members of the Torrey Pines Friendly Falcons Junior Optimist Club celebrated their 2016 activities and accomplishments Dec. 15 with a pizza luncheon sponsored by the Del Mar-Solana Beach Optimist Club. The lunchtime celebration was led by club advisor Gwen Beren and was attended by 22 club members and three other sponsoring Optimist Club members. Several Junior Optimists received Bronze or Silver Medallions for their participation and achievements in the Personal Growth and Involvement (PGI) program. They performed a variety of

community service projects, brought new members into the club, and met other requirements to achieve their medallions. During the luncheon, Beren reviewed the Community Service accomplishments of the club members, distributed essay contest information and applications, and collected presents the club members had acquired and wrapped for delivery to their chosen holiday recipient group, “Straight From The Heart,” an organization supporting foster children. They also set up a collection point for donations of clothing articles to be provided to help the needy deal with the cooler weather.

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Several Junior Optimists received Bronze or Silver Medallions at the Dec. 15 event for their participation and achievements in the Personal Growth and Involvement (PGI) program. Current Torrey Pines Friendly Falcons Junior Optimist Club President Solana Garcia oversaw the activities, the luncheon, took in new member applications, and welcomed the club’s charter president, and now

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The San Dieguito Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee presents the annual outreach provided by Brandeis University, University on Wheels, at a luncheon at The Crossings in Carlsbad, Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. During each winter break, professors from the university travel the country, speaking to the chapters which financially support the Brandeis libraries and provide scholarships. This year, Dr. Don Katz of the Department of Psychology will present “Apples to Apples: Just an Illusion.” As he says, an apple looks like an apple and tastes like an apple, and so we know that it’s an apple. Or do we? Katz will explain why things taste the way they do, and how our brains discern “yummy” from “yuck.” More scientifically, it’s called gustatory perception – a neuroscience dealing with the taste of food. The Crossings is located at 5800 The Crossings Drive, at the Carlsbad Golf Course. The cost is $55 or $65 (partly tax deductible) to benefit the BNC Scholarship Campaign. For information or reservations, by Jan. 2, please call 858-487-1422.

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OUR READERS WRITE An end to tiered water rates In the spring of 2016, another California water district ended a tiered rate system that they had used for decades. As reported in their local newspaper, “new rates are based on fixed monthly rates according to the customer’s meter size, plus a charge per 100 cubic feet of water (and wastewater) that is equal for all.” Their Director of Public Works was referenced as

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saying that their previous method was “unreliable and perhaps even illegal.” They did add a zonal charge for pumping water up certain hillsides because more energy was required for pumps. By this logic, should the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) charge more to pump water to the coastal areas because they are farthest away from our Badger Water Treatment Plant? Their new rate model, using the same Prop 218 process, was happening the same time SFID passed a new system of 4 tiers of water rates. How can both approaches be allowed in the same state with the

same rules? The city above is Morgan Hill in the Bay Area and you can read the story in “The Morgan Hill Times,” with a Google search. And less than a month ago, another water district with large water use properties was sued by a group of ratepayers over their system of tiered water rates and other water allocation penalties. That community is Hillsborough (also in the Bay Area) and you can read more about that with a Google search for an article in their paper, “The Mercury News.” Greg Gruzdowich

lthough the war is far from won, modern medicine knows a lot more these days about how to fight cancer. Our weapons are more numerous and more precise, from laser surgeries to proton beam radiation to new drugs like checkpoint inhibitors that boost the immune system’s own remarkable powers. Over the past two decades, the overall cancer death rate has steadily declined. Much of this progress, of course, is based upon research and treatment of patients already diagnosed with cancer. But the best way to conquer cancer is to prevent it from happening in the first place. And here, medical science lags. A major limitation to the early detection and prevention of cancer is the lack of comprehensive knowledge about the molecular alterations that drive cancer development and progression at its earliest stages. In other words, what is happening at the most fundamental levels to turn normal, healthy cells and tissues malignant? Before there is cancer, there are often premalignant lesions — regions of abnormal tissue that precede the development of invasive cancer. These lesions are found during diagnostic biopsies in patients suspected of cancer and in screening samples of patients at increased risk of cancer. They are red flags. Many of these lesions will not change. They might even regress. But others will transform into cancer. While doctors and scientists well-recognize the characteristics of many types of pre-cancerous lesions — they know, for example, the difference between melanoma and an atypical mole, and a polyp versus colorectal cancer — understanding of the microenvironment, molecular and genomic alterations that convert a pre-cancerous lesion to cancerous are not well-defined.

In recent years, efforts like The Cancer Genome Atlas or TCGA, a decade-long project to catalogue genetic mutations responsible for cancer, and the Cancer Cell Map Initiative, a similar endeavor involving Moores Cancer Center scientists to understand in full the pathology of cancer cells, have significantly advanced basic research in immune oncology and precision therapy — the idea that every cancer treatment should be unique to a patient and his or her own cancer. It is time to do something similar for premalignant lesions. We need to better understand the enemy before the enemy is even really the enemy, ready to attack. The recent passage of the 21st Century Cures Act includes significant funding to support the Cancer Moonshot Initiative, an ambitious, long-term effort to dramatically accelerate research and treatments. In an article published earlier this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences or PNAS, colleagues from Moores and other top institutions such as Johns Hopkins and Harvard and I called upon the cancer research and treatment community and its supporters to devote greater attention and resources to prevention. Part of this effort should be cancer vaccines, which offer undeniable appeal and potential. The human papilloma vaccine, for example, confers almost 100 percent protection against the strains of the virus linked to cancers like cervical, anal and oropharyngeal (parts of the throat, mouth and tongue). The Human Vaccines Project, a global public-private partnership of academic research centers, industry, non-profits and government agencies launched earlier this year to speed development of next-generation vaccines and

immunotherapies for infectious diseases and just recently expanded to cancer. UC San Diego, along with local collaborators like The Scripps Research Institute, J. Craig Venter Institute and La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology will serve as a research hub. Some cancers are particularly ripe for immediate prevention, such as those caused by Lynch syndrome, a relatively common inherited condition that increases the risk of many cancers, including those of the digestive and gynecologic tracts that respond very well to immune checkpoint therapy and are now a major target for vaccine immune prevention. Vaccines are also being researched for clonal hematopoiesis, an age-related precursor to leukemia, and even pancreatic cancer, including in premalignant cysts and hereditary causes. Fifteen percent of pancreatic cancer is associated with major inherited mutations, most commonly by far BRCA1/2 in Ashkenazi Jews. Craig Venter, Steve Schoenberger, Ezra Cohen, Aaron Miller, myself and colleagues in other centers are working together to make personalized prevention vaccines for pancreas cancer, the most deadly cancer with very limited treatment or prevention options. A premalignant cancer genome atlas (PCGA) should be part of this effort. Already, I and a colleague from Boston were asked by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to co-chair one of the few Cancer Moonshot Demonstration projects focused on the PCGA, and peers from NCI-designated cancer centers will gather in think tanks and brainstorming sessions to best plot a course forward. This was also a major topic of the recent Biocom/ACS Moonshot Summit event led by Joe Panetta and P. Kay Coleman from Biocom and the American Cancer Society. In the days and months ahead, when you read about new programs and goals fueled by the cancer moonshot project and 21st Century Cures Act, look to see if there is a prevention element. Someday, we might cure cancer, but it’s far better to avoid it altogether. — Scott M. Lippman, MD, is director of UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. His column on medical advances from the front lines of cancer research and care appears in La Jolla Light the fourth Thursday of each month. You can reach Dr. Lippman at mcc-dir-lippman@ucsd.edu

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cell therapies, which seemed but a distant dream when the Foundation was founded, are becoming a reality. Scientists funded by the Foundation are exploring how to best use byproducts of patients’ own stem cells to replace defective DNA. This research is also taking place at UCLA Stein Eye Institute, under the direction of Farber. “Our goal is to provide adequate funding to finish the quest at hand — eradicating Ocular Albinism,” Sam Hardage said. “Scientists should then be able to utilize these proven techniques and procedures as a template to discover cures

for a variety of genetic vision disorders, including oculocutaneous albinism and retinal degenerations. “Through this research, we can foresee a day in the not-so-distant future when these and other vision diseases will be curable.” The Vision of Children Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to curing hereditary childhood blindness and other vision disorders, and improving the quality of life of visually impaired children and their families. Visit www.visionofchildren.org; 858-314-7916. – Submitted press release

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disorder, testing can take up to two months to complete. One of the few centers conducting such tests is the Medical Genetics Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Richard Alan Lewis, M.D., a collaborator on this research, specializes in the study and diagnosis of hereditary eye disorders at Baylor. Over the past two decades, Vision of Children-funded researchers have conducted revolutionary work that has broad implications for vision science. Now, gene therapy and stem

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RSF Rotary Club luncheon celebrates fundraising success

he RSF Rotary Club held a luncheon Dec. 14 at the RSF Golf Club that focused on the beneficiaries of funds raised at the RSF Rotary Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taste of Rancho Santa Fe fundraiser held during Rancho Days this past fall. Some of the beneficiaries spoke at the luncheon about their programs and how the funds from the Taste of Rancho Santa Fe will help them reach their goals to help others in a variety of ways. Online: www.rsfreview.com

Standing: Gregory Grajek, Elie Feghali, Gary Mayers, Connie Sundstrom, Inn at Rancho Santa Fe General Manager Jerome Strack, Laura MacKinnon, Roshanak Clune, Heather Manion. Seated: Taste of Rancho Santa Fe co-chairs Jamie Palizban and Uschi Crouch

PR/Media chair Atusa Hangafarin, Past President Jamie Palizban

Paulette Britton, Sr. Development Officer Elaine Murphy and Sr. Director of Development Uli Imhoff Heine of grant recipient PCI Global (www.PCIGlobal.org), CEO/President James Cooley of grant recipient the JC Cooley Foundation (www.cooleyfoundation.org)

President Laura MacKinnon of grant recipient RSF Rotary Foundation (www.rsfrotary.com), board member Amelia Curtis of grant recipient Kids Korps (www.handsonsandiego.org/kidskorps), board member Derek Adams, board member Beverly Robinson Robin Chappelow, Past President/board member Gregory Grajek, Sophia Alsadek

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‘Sip & Wrap’ benefit for Conner’s Cause for Children

onner’s Cause for Children teamed up recently with community “elves” and others to help lighten the load of holiday shoppers and brighten the lives of Conner’s Cause families. Conner’s Cause, together with Zoraya de la Bastida of Pacific Sotheby’s, Lauren Hampton and Sergio Lujan of Smart Mortgage, held a “Sip & Wrap” holiday event Dec. 18 on the patio of Pacific Sotheby’s in Rancho Santa Fe. Founded in 1995 to honor the memory of brave little hero, Conner Champ, Conner’s Cause for Children is a one-of-a-kind organization that offers direct financial assistance to local families for a variety of out-of-pocket medical and non-medical costs related to the care of a child with a life-threatening illness or injury. Visit www.connerscause.org. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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“Mrs. San Diego” Carolyn Kirner-Schmidt, sponsors Lauren Hampton and Sergio Lujan of Smart Mortgage, sponsor Zoraya de la Batisda of Pacific Sotheby’s, Conner’s Cause for Children Executive Director Carol Del Signore, Conner’s mother/board member Judy Champ

Saint James Academy choir brightens SB tree lighting with holiday performance Saint James Academy’s student choir performed a selection of Christmas songs at the Solana Beach Tree Lighting ceremony recently. The choir, which is composed of Academy students from grades 4-8 and a delightful group of alumni, was dressed in holiday attire and entertained the crowd with choreographed musical numbers. The choir is led by director and music teacher Anne Marie Oldham. St. James Academy is a Preschool-8th grade elementary school serving the North County communities of Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad and San Marco. Visit www.saintjamesacademy.com or call 858-755-1777 for more information.

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Robert Inbody launched his career at Morgan Stanley in 1971 making him the longest working financial advisor at the firm. In 1983 he became a founding member of the prestigious Morgan Stanley Chairman’s Club. He’s managed the La Jolla office for 21 years and taught Business and Futures classes at UCSD. His accolades, based on parameters like assets under management and quality of practice, have brought several years of industry recognition including Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors 2010, 2011, 2012; Financial Times Top 400 Advisors 2013, 2014; and REP Magazine’s Top Wirehouse Advisors 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014. Robert enjoys the dynamics and intellectual challenges of the financial markets; most importantly he loves the interaction and collaboration with his clients. He focuses on clientbased investment strategies where the needs, wants and desires of each client are at the center of a customized approach, including alternative investments, ETFs, dividend stocks and fixed income. Barron’s “Top 100 Financial Advisors,” April 16, 2012. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. Barron’s “Top 100 Financial Advisors” bases its ratings on qualitative criteria: professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports, customer satisfaction, and more. Financial Advisors are quantitatively rated based on varying types of revenues and assets advised by the financial professional, with weightings associated for each. Because individual client portfolio performance varies and is typically unaudited, this rating focuses on customer satisfaction and quality of advice. For more information on rating methodology, go to http://online.barrons.com/report/top-financial-advisors or contact Barron’s Associate Editor, Matt Barthel, at matthew.barthel@barrons.com. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience because it reflects a sample of all of the experiences of the Financial Advisor’s clients. The rating is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor any of their Financial Advisors pay a fee to Barron’s in exchange for the rating. The Financial Times “Top 400 Financial Advisors,” April, 2013. Criteria are based, in part, upon data gathered from and verified by Morgan Stanley as well as qualitative and quantitative criteria, including but not limited to, assets under management, asset growth, compliance records, and experience. Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors were nominated by Morgan Stanley. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience and is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pays a fee to The Financial Times in exchange for the rating. REP Representative’s “Top 100 Wirehouse Advisors”, Sep. 1 2012. Selected Financial Advisors are ranked exclusively by assets under management custodied at their firm. Only Financial Advisors for whom 60 percent or more of assets correspond to retail clients were eligible for the list. The rating is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither the Financial Advisor nor Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC pay a fee to REP Magazine in exchange for the ranking. The investments listed may not be suitable for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a financial advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment will depend upon an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC

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MND is required, the projected cost is $130,000 to $150,000. If the district receives an exemption, the projected cost is estimated to be higher than the $43,200 quote the district received for the project last year. Jaffe plans to bring the board an update with a recommendation at the board’s Jan. 12 board meeting. Mimosa resident John Giovenco spoke out, reminding the board that development on the Dacus site was the subject of a lawsuit in 2009. The suit was settled in 2010, permitting the school to proceed with the current parking lot on the El Fuego site; however, the terms of the settlement included that the district may not develop other specific properties on El Fuego or Mimosa without obtaining an environmental impact report and that the district shall consult with the community and residents during the early stages of any future development process. Giovenco said there has been “zero interface” between the school and Mimosa residents. RSF Education Foundation update RSF Education Foundation Development Director Barbara Edwards provided an update on the progress of the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation’s fundraising efforts so far this year. The foundation has raised $980,000 of its $1.5 million goal and is about 15 percent behind where they were at the same time last year. “We are delayed but confident in our community’s ability to reach our goal this year,” Edwards said. Participation is holding at 60 percent, including 76 percent participation from new school families. This year’s Red Envelope Day was very successful, Edwards said, bringing in $358,000. Edwards said the foundation will continue its efforts

was preparing a master plan for future development concluded that no structure on the fairgrounds property, including the clock tower, is considered historically significant. However, Fennell said the fairgrounds does plan to remove the tile mosaics painted with the likeness of former fair ambassador Don Diego, which gave the tower its name, from the structure and install them somewhere else on the property. For 37 years, actor Tom Hernandez portrayed the genial, courtly fair ambassador Don Diego, from 1947 until his death in 1984. The tile mosaics of Don Diego adorn all three sides of the triangular tower, along with clocks that are now missing their hands. Although the clock tower is not considered historically significant, it is an example of the “Googie” style of architecture that was popular throughout the Southwest in the 1950s and 1960s, according to the fairground’s environmental impact report. The website Arch Daily described the architectural style as “a meshing of car culture and the Space Age,” characterized by sweeping arches and hard angles, cantilevered roofs and bold colors, and the starburst. The style was named after a coffee shop, called Googies, that was located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. One famous example of the architectural style is the iconic Las Vegas sign at the entrance to the gambling Mecca. But these days, the fairgrounds clock tower’s bathrooms are shuttered and its jaunty roofline looks as it could use a coat of paint. “It’s pretty tired,” said fair board president Russ Penniman. Board member Fred Schenk said, “We need to give families another place to meet up. If (the clock tower) has one redeeming value, that’s it.”

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John Roberts Connolly, MD February 13, 1932 - December 14, 2016

Rancho Santa Fe — John Roberts connolly, MD, died from complications of infected knee prosthetic removal at tri city hospital on December 14, 2016, at the age of 84. the eldest child of John and Fanny connolly, he was born on February 13, 1932, in new York. he graduated from Boulder city high School at the age of 16. John received his Medical Degree from Stanford University in 1956. he served as a captain in the air Force in Montana for several years. From there he moved his new family back to Boulder city, nV, to practice Family Medicine. John was a devoted and loving husband and father. his love of outdoors was spent sailing on Lake Mead, playing golf or tennis and skiing on Mount charleston with his growing family.

In 1978 he moved his family to Rancho Santa Fe and his medical practice to Lake San Marcos until his retirement in 2012. his thirst of technology lead to the computerization of his office back in 1983 and continued through this year playing computer golf with his son. he was a well know figure on the tennis courts into his 80’s. his great strength carried him through the tragic loss of his wife, char, in 2004 and his oldest son, John, in 2006. John’s recent death was a tremendous loss to his family, friends and community. he is survived by his four daughters; youngest son; eight grandchildren; and his loving companion, Barbara. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/ranchosantafer eview.

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FROM FAIR, A1 “We worked that out and everybody is very pleased,” Schenk said Tuesday. Schenk said the county fair website will be updated with the new slogan as soon as possible. As of Tuesday, the former slogan, “How the West Was Fun,” was still prominently displayed on the website. According to Schenk, the original theme – approved by the 22nd DAA board in October – may have given the suggestion that the winning of the American West from Native Americans had been “fun.” That suggestion offended local Native Americans. “There was insufficient public review and participation in this decision. The logo is extremely offensive in light of the history and experience of genocide for the Kumeyaay Nation and other Native nations during the so-called settling of the west,” Angela Elliott Santos, tribal chairwoman of the Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, wrote in a letter to the 22nd DAA that was also copied to the tribal adviser to Gov. Jerry Brown. Earlier, Schenk said, “When I read that (letter), my reaction was, I want to make sure we don’t disappoint any group that we respect and want to have come to the fair. I want to work with anyone who feels that we didn’t give adequate thought to the slogan.” At a board of directors meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, officials had been planning to introduce a new fair website, but that rollout was delayed while the issue regarding the fair theme and logo was resolved “There’s a new sheriff in town and it’s You, partner. Grab your cowboy hat, pull on your boots, and ride on over to this year’s San Diego County Fair as we

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This was the original logo for the 2017 San Diego County Fair. It will now be changed as the new 2017 fair theme will be “Where the West is Fun.” celebrate the legendary rough-and-tumble Wild, Wild West,” reads the intro copy. The 2017 fair runs from June 2 through July 4. The fair logo includes a cowboy rearing back on a horse, framed by cactuses. Each year, fair officials develop a theme and logo and related marketing materials. Recent themes have included “Mad About the Fair,” relating to Alice in Wonderland, and “The Fab Fair,” celebrating the Beatles and other British invasion bands. Schenk, who has served on the fair board on and off since 2003, could not recall a similar circumstance when the planned theme had offended a community group. The fair always includes an exhibit hall dedicated to the year’s theme, which is located near the entrance to the fairgrounds. Schenk said discussions had already been underway before the letter was received from the Manzanita band to

include Native American history and culture in the themed exhibit. Those efforts to incorporate Native American cultural contributions into the exhibit will continue now that the theme issue has been resolved, Schenk said. Santos did not return phone messages from a reporter seeking comment. In her letter, she cited several books that chronicle the genocide that took place during the late 1800s in what is now the Western United States. One of the books was “Murder State: California’s Native American Genocide, 1846-1873,” by Brendan C. Lindsay. “In the second half of the nineteenth century, the Euro-American citizenry of California carried out mass genocide against the Native population of their state, using the processes and mechanisms of democracy to secure land and resources for themselves and their private interests. The murder, rape, and enslavement of thousands of Native people were legitimized by notions of democracy — in this case mob rule — through a discreetly organized and brutally effective series of petitions, referenda, town hall meetings, and votes at every level of California government,” reads a description of the book, which was published by the University of Nebraska Press, on Amazon.com. Santos’ letter concluded, “The Kumeyaay Nation is interested in working with the Del Mar Fair to meet their mission objective by developing educational and interpretive programs to accurately display the heritage of the Kumeyaay Nation for the general public.” Schenk said the issue was resolved thanks to the prompt response by all parties. “We were able to come up with a slogan that pleases everyone,” he said.

www.rsfreview.com FROM BOARD, A1 Governing boards have a 60-day time period in which to fill the vacancy, which came and passed as the board did not have a quorum. The board also exhausted a 30-day extension from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. That leaves them, as Duffy said, in a “strange point in time” that he has never seen before in his 20-year career. The new member now must be elected in a general election which could possibly be June 2017 or as far as two years out. The CSD (Commmunity Services District) may have to foot the entire cost of a special election — Duffy said they are still researching to find out the next steps. The CSD faced criticism over the summer with its plan to remove 54 palm trees as part of a landscaping improvement project that included replacing turf and re-locating a sidewalk at the community’s entrance along Cancha De Golf. The plan called to remove the Queen palm trees, believed to be aging and diseased, and replace them with King palms and refreshed landscaping. One-hundred residents signed a petition to keep the palms and meetings turned heated. At the last meeting before they resigned, both Nugent and McElfresh addressed being called names and slurred. “I was elected largely on a slate that said we were going to take care of the palm trees and maintain them,” Manatt said, wanting to see if there was a maintenance plan in place, as well as a plan to mitigate diseased olive trees. Duffy said they have been maintaining the palm trees; they will be trimmed in the coming weeks and also will be given a special fertilizer. The olive trees have also been pruned, although only about six of the trees remain. Removing the olive trees was a part of phase two of the controversial median landscape improvement plan. As McHenry said, the olive trees are diseased and are not

FROM STUART, A7 She had broken the 40-minute barrier by more than two minutes. Realizing the speed she had, Stuart set a lofty goal for herself: run the marathon in the U.S. Olympic Trials. But first, she took a slight detour back into triathlons. After doing an Ironman qualifying event in Chicago just for fun, Stuart qualified for the main event and decided it was an opportunity she could not pass up. So, while also getting her MBA (Master of Business Administration), she trained and then competed in the 1990 Ironman in Kona, Hawaii. As soon as she finished her MBA, Stuart immediately decided that she wanted to be a teacher instead, got her credential and began teaching in 1993. At the same time, she decided to put her athletic focus back on running, and returned to her Olympic Trials goal. Following years of working on her times, first just at the 10K distance and then eventually the marathon, Stuart qualified for the 1996 Olympic Trials. However, an injury during training affected her performance, so Stuart decided to give it another go in 2000, competing at the Trials in Sacramento that year. After placing in the 80s in 1996, Stuart finished 28th in 2000. Already teaching at Cardiff School and living in Encinitas at that point, Stuart took

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getting better — “We’ve known this for three years.” The plan, now on hold, called for removing the olive trees and replacing them with California peppers. “I would be OK with taking out the olive trees until we come to a conclusion on what we need to do to replace them, mainly because I do think they are diseased,” Haynor said. He made a motion to remove the trees immediately but it was not seconded. Haynor also requested an update on the status on the median landscaping project’s budget. A budget of $620,000 was approved by the board in June although the project itself was never approved. The bid for the Cancha De Golf landscaping renovation came in at $340,000 and a sidewalk relocation bid came in at $40,000. Turf replacement west of the fountain came in at $80,000 and turf replacement east of the fountain came in at $100,000. Manatt wanted to clarify that the plan was to spend down $620,000 of its $860,000 reserves. Duffy said that was correct and noted each year they add about $100,000 to the reserve. The CSD has spent $59,700 of the $620,000 so far doing design work for the projects — $18,000 of the $59,700 was spent on supplemental hedge planting unrelated to the median and turf replacement project. Duffy said there are no additional planned expenditures. At the board’s meeting in August, the members had agreed to do a community-wide vote to allow residents to decide between the options of keeping the palms or updating the landscaping. No further action has been taken on that survey. Duffy said at the board’s next meeting they hope to have a larger discussion on the landscaping plan, the possibility of a survey and to find some kind of board consensus. a break from competitive running to have her four kids — Torrey, 15; Morgan, 13; Ryan, 11; and 9 year-old Riley. Torrey, is a sophomore at San Dieguito Academy who runs cross country and track and joined her mother in running the recent Encinitas Turkey Trot. While raising her kids. Stuart still ran for fun, but didn’t have enough time for the training needed to stay competitive with the best in the world. But that changed in 2005. “After I turned 40, it was a totally different category, Masters running,” Stuart said. “It levels the playing field and it’s nice because it gives you new goals to have. This is a sport you can do forever. Even if you’re not the fastest right now, the thing is consistency, because you can compete at any age.” She recently rejoined the San Diego Track Club, running with the Masters team to help her train for the World Masters event. Stuart likes to keep busy so in addition to her running, her career and her family, she also started the Junior Mavericks running club with a friend of hers — where she helps coach older elementary school kids and middle schoolers interested in track and cross country — and teaches spin class at the YMCA and Fitness Evolution in Encinitas. “Who knows, I might quit (running) and join pickle boarding next,” Stuart said with a laugh. “Or maybe standup paddle boarding.”

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Village Church hosts Women’s Christmas Potluck Luncheon

he recent Women’s Christmas Potluck Luncheon at the Village Community Presbyterian Church had a record attendance this year with 175 women sharing homemade dishes at the church’s Fellowship Center. The event featured 22 beautifully decorated tables and several hundred gift cards were collected to benefit Presbyterian Urban Ministries. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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Mainly Mozart’s 2017 Spotlight Series returns with four concerts

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“Sgt Pepper”: (l-r) Nate Bott (“John”), Axel Clarke (“Ringo”), Chris Paul Overall (“Paul”) and Jesse Wilder (“George”).

Beatles vs. Stones Christmas Show Dec. 23 at Belly Up

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Featuring all the top hits of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones along with some great holiday tunes, A Beatles vs. Stones Christmas Show promises to be a night of fun and holiday cheer on Dec. 23 at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They engage in a musical

“shootout” of the hits against premier Stones tribute band Jumping Jack Flash, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion. Doors are at 8:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $19/$21 and may be purchased online at www.bellyup.com, by phone at 858-481-8140 or at the box office. The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave in Solana Beach. The show is 21-plus.

Mainly Mozart announced its 2017 Spotlight Chamber Music Series schedule, which will run February through June. The intermission-free series will present some of the world’s leading musicians performing beloved classics, in four concerts — one at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, one at The Auditorium at TSRI in La Jolla, and two in Carlsbad, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church and at Schulman Auditorium. The Spotlight Series is sponsored by the Patricia and Christopher Weil Family Foundation. For the sixth year, New York-based pianist Anne-Marie McDermott will serve as Spotlight Curator. She has imbued the series with her signature carefully-cultivated combination of traditional favorites flavored with surprises, such as Jake Heggie’s “The Work at Hand” and Victor Ullman’s “String Quartet No. 3,” composed in 1943 in the concentration camp Therensienstadt. “The Spotlight Series has been given even greater importance this year,” said Nancy Laturno Bojanic, Mainly Mozart’s executive director. “Spotlight concerts will bookend the 2017 Mainly Mozart Festival, serving as both the opening and closing concerts.” Year Two of the Mainly Mozart Festival’s six-year exploration of Mozart’s life focuses on “Finding His Voice: Beauty Through Adversity.” Mainly Mozart will open the 29th annual festival with a contemporary work that exemplifies this theme. “The Work at Hand,” commissioned by and premiered

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Pianist Ann-Marie McDermott at Carnegie Hall, is by the late poet Laura Coleridge, daughter of San Diego poet and writer Charlene Baldridge. Written after her diagnosis of colon cancer, it is about the difficult and deeply human experience of knowing it is time to say goodbye. The Pittsburgh Symphony, conducted by Michael Francis, premiered the orchestral version. Music is by Jake Heggie, best known for his operas “Dead Man Walking” and “Moby Dick,” and whose recent work, “Great Scott,” was seen at San Diego Opera last season. ■ IF YOU GO: For schedule and tickets, call (619) 239-0100, ext. 2 or visit mainlymozart.org

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AGING GRACEFULLY

Woman’s Club luncheon offers tips for holiday stress reduction, longevity BY ASHLEY MACKIN When it comes to easing stress during the holidays, and throughout our lives, “successful ager” Carolyn Boline has some words of advice. At La Jolla Woman’s Club, Boline was the featured speaker at the “Seasonal Celebration & Balance” luncheon Dec. 5, where she shared her tools for aging gracefully and living a long and happy life, with an emphasis on reducing holiday anxiety. The 75-year-old Florida native was selected by the UCSD School of Medicine Stein Institute for Research on Aging as a “successful ager” because of her positive attitude and healthy lifestyle, according to Maja Gawronska, editor of the Successful Aging newsletter the Institute publishes. “I’ve learned in my seven decades to find time to enjoy what truly makes our hearts sing, and while there is a lot in life we cannot control, what we can control is how we react to stress and learn what depletes us,” Boline said, and with humor and joy, offered six “tools” to improve health and mental wellness.

Healthy Diet

As Boline announced that the No. 1 positive lifestyle habit was a healthy diet, hearty laughter erupted from the room, as dessert was just being served. After laughing along at the timing, Boline advised, “During the holidays, we are presented with more sugary options than normal, which can cause our blood sugar to spike and signal the stress hormones in our brains. When that gets triggered, it starts a vicious cycle that causes us to crave more foods that are not good for us. So I encourage you to eat more protein and fiber and less sugar and carbohydrates during the season and always. My suggestion is to stock up on greens and have them handy over the holidays, and try green juices.” She handed out a recipe — a gift to those that paid for the luncheon — and reminded

attendees, “We’re lucky that we live in an area that has a juice bar on every corner.” Before holiday parties, she suggested eating something chocked with lean protein and head for the vegetable tray when you get there, “because if you are somewhat fortified before you get to the party, you won’t be as likely to head for the cheese and crackers,” she said. “Remember, when choosing a dessert, dark chocolate is a good choice.” Her mantra for celebrating with alcohol: “one glass of water for every glass of wine, or whatever your drink of choice is.”

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“I know you think you know how to breathe, and I did too until I started my yoga practice and learned about the controlled breath,” she said. “Our bodies have a whole breathing mechanism available to us, including the lower abdominals, ribcage and upper chest. We want to use that entire breathing mechanism.” Her step-by-step instruction for a mindful, controlled breath: Sit tall, with your hands in your lap, palms up. Breathe in to the count of four and then release for the count of four. Then take your hand and place it on your lower abdominal to feel how it expands and recedes with four-second inhales and exhales. “Look at that, you just calmed your nervous system,” she proclaimed. “It’s the easiest way to calm your nerves and your mind because when you take those slow and steady breaths, your brain gets the message that all is well.”

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The Spice Way hosts holidaythemed cooking demos Count down to the New Year at Amaya with countless seasonal flavors in this five-course dinner, featuring raw Kusshi Oysters, Linguine with Crab, Uni and Squid Ink and traditional Italian Christmas desserts.

he Spice Way in Encinitas held holiday-themed cooking demonstrations on Dec. 11. Owner Debbie Kornberg taught demo recipes, including poached pear salad with a wine lemongrass vinaigrette, sweet potato

latkes for Hanukkah and Christmas Morning Pancakes. For more information, visit The Spice Way in the Camino Village Plaza, 260 N. El Camino Real or go to thespicewaysd.com. Online: www.encinitasadvocate.com

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Valenti Equestrian Club provides prime boarding/training facility BY EVA STIMSON he Valenti Equestrian Club, located in the Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, is a hidden equine oasis that offers boarding and training services for dressage and hunter jumper aficionados. Within close proximity to the Del Mar Racetrack, the gated facility is located on 20 maturely wooded acres with riding trails that connect to the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant trail system. The expansive grounds include a variety of amenities, such as a competition-legal 20m x 60m dressage court with mirrors, extensive sprinkler system and exceptional footing that dries expediently during the rainy season; in/out barns, stalls and pipe corral accommodations; galloping track, grass and sand turnouts, large jumping ring and warm-up track, round pen; tack room, kitchen and laundry facilities, hot wash racks and stall cleaning two-times per day; private lakeside trail within the property boundaries; free WiFi; on-site horse trailer parking, security cameras and on-site staffing, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The club is located within a short distance to the restaurants and retail establishments in the villages of Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Del Mar, with easy access to the I-5 freeway. Perhaps one of the most significant

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The Valenti Equestrian Club offers boarding and training services for dressage and hunter jumper aficionados. features of the Valenti Equestrian Club is the world-class professional trainers that are headquartered within the compound that offer their expertise to club members and boarders. Of particular note, Lena Nordlof-Davis was born and raised in Sweden and learned dressage skills from top riders.

She actively competes and succeeds at FEI Grand Prix level events and has a passion for her dressage training business. In addition, the Horsemanship Academy at the Valenti Equestrian Club is a boutique riding school under the direction of Kajsa Wiberg, teaching the European traditions of

horsemanship to both adults and children. Rounding out the training talent at the club is Guillermo Obligado, who has firmly etched a place for himself in the sport representing his native Argentina at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany and the World Cup Finals in Kuala Lumpur. He imparts his hunter jumper expertise to students who aspire to reach competition-level skills. According to Valenti Equestrian Club Founder, Irene Valenti, “We have one of the most unique equestrian facilities in all of San Diego County in which riders of all levels can enjoy the picturesque surroundings of the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant. What I enjoy most is the camaraderie we have amongst all of our boarders and trainers; we host regular events that bring the equestrian community together and often raise awareness and funds for worthy causes. Our members embrace the ambience we have created and they look forward to sharing it with other horse enthusiasts.” To learn more about the Valenti Equestrian Club, visit www.valentiequestrianclub.com or call 858-759-9239 for information or a tour of the facilities. – Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Season’s Eatings: When Christmas and Chanukah Converge

his year, Chanukah (or Hanukkah) coincidentally lands on the heels of Christmas. So when hungry Saint Nicholas arrives at the North Pole, he can munch on a variety of tasty latkes with assorted toppings, along with traditional Christmas fare, before he makes his chimney rounds. Since we’re a melting pot of cultures, there are many culinary crossovers that allow us to partake in the delights of all traditions. Here are some food highlights from the two major league winter festivals. Yes, it’s beginning to feel a lot like “Christmakah.”

From Eggnog to Yule Log

Christmas herbs and spices are the cornerstone of the holiday season. The latter come out of the pantry like gangbusters, especially cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, while the herbs, equally as bold, including rosemary, sage, thyme, peppermint and lavender, dial up both sweets and savories. There are many options for a festive Christmas dinner from exotic fowls of goose, swan, pheasant and quail, to more traditional birds especially turkey, duck and Cornish hen. When there’s a “pork” in the road, choose grass-fed, immune-boosting rack of lamb or crown roast over fatty, sodium-laden ham. Or heart-healthy, mineral-rich sea

treasures, such as wild-caught salmon, Dungeness crab and deep-sea scallops. If you insist on the other white meat as the main attraction, then, it’s best to do a lean pork loin roast. Alas, desserts have a sinful amount of sugar, fat and carbs, some so dense they could double as weight-training devices. Fruitcake, anyone? Marzipan, plum pudding, mincemeat pie, gingerbread houses, and imports like panettone, stollen and buche de noel aka the Yule log are the glorious epitomes of the holiday season, and since they come but once a year, indulgences are permitted. Wash it down nicely with a wide range of cocktails and mocktails that scream Christmas cheer – from the traditional eggnog and hot apple cider, to creative concoctions, like a Gingerbread Man (butterscotch schnapps and Bailey’s Irish Cream) or a Mistletoe Martini (melon liquor, coconut rum, pineapple juice).

A Festival of Lights and Latkes

Jews celebrate Chanukah to commemorate the miracle in ancient times when Judah Macabee found a flask that contained enough oil to burn for eight days for the rededication ceremony of their desecrated

temple in Jerusalem. Candles held in a menorah are lit for eight days, and jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot) and potato pancakes or latkes symbolically fried in oil served with toppings of applesauce and sour cream are part of the traditional celebration. Put a refreshing new spin on the old Chanukah menu with trendy dishes, including this diverse latkes line-up: • A French twist combining golden Yukon potatoes with celery root, shallots and herbes de Provence, served with horseradish sour cream; • A taste of Italy with polenta and fresh basil, complemented by marinara sauce; • Shredded sweet potatoes with coconut milk and fresh ginger accompanied by curried Greek yogurt drizzle; • Vegetarian patties of porcini mushrooms, Jerusalem artichokes, or toasted quinoa with peach or apricot chutney; • A pescavore’s paradise of wild-caught salmon patties with Meyer lemon mayo; • Patriotic red, white and blue with redskin, russet and purple potatoes, served with all-American bbq sauce; • A dessert version of pureed chestnuts, honey and cinnamon with a tower of vanilla bean whipped cream. These can all be made with a healthier methodology by wrapping latkes in parchment paper and baking until crispy and golden. The cross-cultural Christmas latke (see recipe) blends potatoes with a confetti of red and green peppers, smothered in cinnamon-spiced applesauce and is sure to please all. — For additional holiday recipes, e-mail kitchenshrink@san.rr.com

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RSF Republican Women Christmas Party

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San Dieguito Riders bring Christmas cheer to seniors

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court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The courts lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

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Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a

cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede

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Laser light show, Santa at Del Mar Highlands Town Center

holiday celebration with Santa was held at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center Dec. 7. The event included laser light shows, falling snow, photos with Santa, music, performances by students from local schools, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, and more. A special check presentation was made to local schools to “Save the Arts.” Visit DelMarHighlandsTownCenter.com. Online: www.delmartimes.net

Students from local schools provided musical entertainment

JACK W. SCHWARTZ, JR., ESQ. (SBN #124506) JOHN S. RICHARDS, ESQ. (SBN #249073) RICHARDS LAW 261 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 Telephone: (925) 231-8104 Facsimile: (925) 231-8109 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA UNLIMITED JURISDICTION Case Number: C16-01169 NOTICE OF DAMAGES SOUGHT BY DEFAULT C.C.P. §§425.10, 425.11, 425.115 AND 580 JOHN SMYRNI, an individual, Plaintiff v. COLLATERAL FINANCING GROUP, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company et al. Defendants. NOTICE TO Defendant AYMAN SHAHID (“SHAHID”), Plaintiff JOHN SMYRNI (‘Plaintiff”) reserves the right to seek $450,000.00 (four hundred and fifty thousand dollars and .00 cents) in punitive damages when Plaintiff seeks a judgment in the instant suit filed against you entitled Smyrni v. Collateral Financing Group, LLC et al. Contra Costa Superior Court Case number C16-01169. This notice is being served pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure §§ Sections 425.10, 425.11, 425.115 and 580. Dated: November 3, 2016 RICHARDS LAW By: JOHN S. RICHARDS Attorneys for Plaintiff John Smyrni RSF559. 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16.

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RSF Democratic Club Holiday Party

he RSF Democratic Club celebrated the season at a Holiday Party held Dec. 14 at the Fairbanks Ranch Clubhouse. Visit www.rsfdem.org. Online: www.rsfreview.com

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Robert Gerard, Kim and Richard Duquette

Secretary Sheri Sachs, Treasurer Susan Wayo, Social Chair Vickie Riggs

Richie Edelman, Geeta Antony, San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Maureen Sweeney

John Barbour, Patti Harmon, Jamie Carr, Bill Harmon Rose Ann and board member Ira Sharp, President Michael Gelfand, Alice Brown, Christie Turner

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San Diego City Council member Barbara Bry, RSF Democratic Club President Michael Gelfand, Jamie Carr

Mansi and board member Vishal Shah, Laurie Itkin and Dan Clark

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Breakfast with Santa and Snow Days at Flower Hill

estive Breakfast with Santa and Snow Days events were held at Flower Hill Promenade Dec.10-11. Breakfast with Santa was held at Flower Hill’s newest restaurant Flower Child, followed by Snow Days, which featured a real snow play area,

petting zoo, snowboarding simulator, photos with Santa, face painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts, food and beverage samples, and more. Visit www.flowerhill.com Online: www.delmartimes.net

FROM AGING GRACEFULLY, B3 said. But perhaps as important as exercise is deciding which method works for each person. She asked: Is it walking along the beach with friends or pets; Tai Chi, yoga or Pilates; or weightlifting? Boline’s go-to form of exercise is a consistent yoga practice — she is a longtime yoga instructor with a weekly class at the Woman’s Club — because “there is no straining or exercise, no repetitions or quick movements. We do our movements in slow motion.”

Sleep

“Our bodies need to be deeply rested to live a full and active life and to cope with stress,” Boline said, and offered her favorite way to prepare for a good-night’s sleep: a hot bath with a few cups of Epsom salts before bed. “You can get (Epsom Salt) at any drug store. You need to stay in that hot water for about 20 minutes, but good news, it gives you a chance to practice your mindful breathing!”

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Citing research carried out at UCSD and the Stein Institute, she said studies have determined meditation can be beneficial to your overall heath, with benefits including lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, controlled stress level and anxiety. “If meditation conjures up images of twisting yourself into a pretzel or chanting unfamiliar words, think again. Meditation can take many forms … and most belief systems embrace meditation in some

form,” Bolien said. “There are really only two elements that are necessary: something to focus on, such as your breath or something in front of you, and the ability to bring the mind back when it starts to wander — because your mind will definitely wander. I encourage you to give it a try.”

Social connection

Especially crucial during this particular time of year, Boline a said social connection is important, and sometimes we need to take the first step to maintain that connection, especially during the holidays. “You might have to be the one to take the lead, we can’t just sit back and think everything we need is going to come to us. We have to reach out,” she said and suggested inviting friends or family members to any one of the many holiday concerts and events taking place throughout La Jolla. She added, “This season, give yourself permission to be human. If you feel sadness or anger during the holidays, you are not alone, we all experience longing for closer family ties and other feelings like that. If we don’t help each other by sharing with each other how we made it through tough times, you’ll end up trying to figure out what to do in isolation. And life becomes way harder than it needs to. Her suggestion? “Balance your emotions every day by finding something you enjoy, I like to look for something three times a day that is going to make me happy such as a sunset, a healthy meal, a smile, a hug. … When I do, I feel the blessings of living fully.”

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The Crandall Family visits with Santa

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