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RSF water district rate increase starts Jan. 1 JOE TASH A last-minute attempt to roll back a 6 percent rate increase set to take effect Jan. 1 for customers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District failed on a 3-2 vote of the district’s board of directors at a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 20. Two newly elected board members, Greg Gruzdowich and Alan Smerican, took the dais for the first time at Thursday’s meeting, but they split on the issue of reconsidering the rate increase, which was approved at the board’s November meeting. Gruzdowich proposed holding a special meeting to consider eliminating, reducing or postponing the planned rate increase, but his motion was voted down by directors

Michael Hogan, Andy Menshek and Smerican. Gruzdowich was joined in voting for the effort by director John Ingalls, who cast the lone “no” vote on the rate increase last month, before former directors Ken Dunford and Robert “Bud” Irvin stepped down. Over the past six years, the district has raised rates 74 percent, including the 6 percent increase for next year. District officials said in November that the latest rate hike was needed to cover an anticipated 3 percent increase in the cost of water purchased from the San Diego County Water Authority, as well as helping to pay for projects in See WATER, page 15

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Dec. 27, 2012

Woman held captive in RSF home invasion robbery

Authorities are searching for two men who tied up a caregiver/housekeeper and robbed a Rancho Santa Fe home. On Dec. 20, shortly after 3 p.m., deputies from the Encinitas Patrol Station responded to a reported home invasion robbery in the 5000 block of El Mirlo in Rancho Santa Fe, according to the RSF Patrol and Encinitas Sheriff’s Department. The investigation revealed two suspects gained entry into the home. The homeowners were not at the residence at the time of the robbery; however, the caregiver/housekeeper was at the residence and was held at gunpoint as the suspects ransacked the home. After ransacking the home, the suspects secured the See ROBBERY, page 18

RSF student performances

(Left) Alden, Victoria and Evelyn at the Rancho Santa Fe Performing Arts Center on Dec. 20 where students presented dance and music performances. For more, see inside. PHOTO/JON CLARK

Snow at TPHS! (Right) Three snow machines and about 500 cups of hot chocolate put students in the holiday spirit on Dec. 21 at Torrey Pines High School. For more, see more inside. Photo/Claire Harlin

RSF 2012: Year in Review BY KAREN BILLING In this issue, we look back at RSF events in 2012 from January-December.

of the house in March. It’s estimated the home could fetch anywhere from $1.8 million to $2.5 million.

January • Construction begins on the final phase of Fairbanks Ranch’s Gates and Road Improvement project. The four secondary gates underwent a renovation in 2011 but work on the two main entry gates began this year. The project involved two new guard houses at the main entrance, new entry monuments, signage enhancements and turn-out lanes onto San Dieguito Road. The project was completed in October. • The Association pledges $170,000 toward work for the Osuna Property lot split — splitting off the 3.3 acres with a single-family home from the horse ranch area. Work for the lot split included the installation of a fire line, re-aligning the road and removing six trees. The funds were also for removing electrical wiring off the side of the historic Osuna adobe. The board moves ahead with the sale

February • The Rancho Santa Fe community suffered a major loss with the passing of Dr. R. Roger Rowe. Rowe died on Feb. 4 at the age of 82. While Rowe’s impact is spread throughout the community, his legacy is most seen at the school that bears his name, where he spent 43 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent. “Dr. Rowe’s lauds and accolades spanned a more than 50-year career but it is the numerous generations of students inspired by their time with him that was most precious,” said Superintendent Lindy Delaney. “Rowe’s legendary high standards for his teachers, administrators and students have cemented a legacy that will continue as long as there is a love for learning and teaching.” Rowe was also a devoted Rotarian, a See REVIEW, page 16

Family competing to win Super Bowl commercial contest Snyders’ Helen Woodward adoptee, Charger, stars in 30-second production BY CLAIRE HARLIN Stacy and John Snyder love their mastiff mix, Charger, and when they were watching the homemade Doritos commercial contest submissions last year during the Super Bowl, they had no doubt in their minds that their Helen Woodward adoptee would be the next big TV star. “We were thinking, this

dog, she just love to do tricks, so why don’t we submit her?” said Stacy, who has lived with John in Rancho Santa Fe for 28 years. The Snyders called together a little team to produce the 30-second Doritos commercial, which they entered into the “Crash the Super Bowl” contest last month. They brought together Rob Kuty, who works

with Helen Woodward under his company, San Diego Pet Training, and previously trained Charger as a puppy transitioning from the shelter to the Snyders’ home. And finding their videographer was somewhat serendipitous — after months of searching, the Snyders discovered on a five-day trip to the Grand Canyon that a family friend who was there,

Kevin Miller, is both a video editor and Rancho Santa Fe resident. Since there’s $1 million on the table for the winner of the contest, the Snyders made a deal with Kuty and Miller — split it three ways if they win. So far, the commercial, called “Crossword Charlie,” has been well-received. It’s See CONTEST, page 9

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Keep options open, college admissions officials advise Editor’s Note: The first part in an occasional series about preparing for college in an increasingly competitive world. BY JOE TASH For the uninitiated, the process of selecting and applying for colleges can be a daunting task, thanks to a bewildering number of options in higher education, including whether to attend a two- or four-year school, a large campus or a smaller, more intimate school, public or private, big city or rural. With college costs continuing to rise, and budget cuts forcing colleges to tighten admissions, the competition is fierce, and missteps can mean a student loses the opportunity to attend the school of his or her choice. Admissions officials and counselors at both the high school and college level urge students and parents to work together to come up with the best plan for the child’s education, and take advantage of advisers and online resources for support. “It’s their high school counselor, that’s who they really need to connect with.

By just setting up an appointment and discussing post-high school options, counselors will be able to answer all their questions. That’s the best resource kids and families have,” said Brennan Dean, head counselor for both Torrey Pines High School and the San Dieguito High School District. The San Dieguito district serves Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley and Encinitas, and includes both middle and high schools. Among the district’s high schools are Torrey Pines, Canyon Crest Academy and La Costa Canyon. San Dieguito is a feeder district for MiraCosta College, a community college with campuses in Encinitas and Oceanside, and falls within the service region of Cal State University San Marcos. In 9th and 10th grade, Dean said, students should focus on taking classes that meet college requirements, and also getting involved in extra-curricular activities, such as sports or student government, “things that

they can talk about in essays and on applications.” By 11th grade, students should start forming the list of schools where they want to apply. Applications are due in the fall of senior year. Dean said he advises students to start by thinking about the location and climate of where they want to go to school, whether they want to try life on the East Coast, or stay in the west. Do they want to go to a large school with a football team and lots of school spirit, or a smaller liberal arts school where students can get to know their teachers well? Lise Flocken, faculty director of transfer services for MiraCosta College, said students should also consider such factors as whether they want to join a sorority or fraternity, be near an international airport, attend a school with a religious orientation, stay close to home, or spread their wings and study in a distant location. She said students and

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Letter to the Community

RSF Foundation is grateful to our community December and the holidays provide opportunities for reflection on the year that is coming to a close and a time to focus on hopes and aspirations for the next year. At the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation there are many things to be grateful for in 2012; we have seen our assets grow by more than $15 million and grants made from the Foundation to nonprofits close to home and around the world will exceed those made in 2011. This is all good news, about which we are very proud, but there are several organizations in our community who we recognize at this time, without whom we would not enjoy such success. Union Bank has been our constant and supportive partner for nearly 15 years. Not only are they our “banker” but even more importantly they have provided our space rent- free for this time. They have given us, and the RSF Art Guild, a central and visible presence in the Village and there is no doubt that our growth can be directly attributed to this relationship. Our thanks to Gloria Barden, vice president and branch manager, and all of the Union Bank Executive Branch and local staff for their continued support. We must also recognize the Foundation’s very long-standing relationship with the RSF Association. Over nearly 31 years, the Association Boards of Directors and staff have supported our interest in the acquisition and maintenance of open space in our community. The Association and the Foundation have maintained an on-going relationship to maintain and oversee the Ewing

Preserve, a 20-acre parcel donated to the Foundation in 1983 by the Ewing Family. Today, this area is dedicated open space and pedestrians and equestrians alike enjoy this rural preserve in the midst of our community. Likewise, we must recognize The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe for its continued support of the Foundation’s community outreach programs. The Board of Directors has held their meetings at The Inn for more than 15 years, as well as many programs sponsored by the Foundation for our donors and the nonprofits that we serve. We look forward to continuing this relationship with the new owners. And finally, our thanks to Lorine Flemons Wright and the entire RSF Review staff. The Foundation has benefitted from the superior coverage of our work and events by the Review for 30-plus years. At many levels, the Review has been a voice for the Foundation and our work and a means by which readers can follow our growth. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Foundation staff, we thank you all for the support of your community foundation. We would welcome the opportunity to work with individuals, families and regional nonprofits as you begin or continue your philanthropic journey. Seasons Greetings and best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Christy Wilson, Executive Director Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

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Eye on Science: Six local researchers to watch in 2013 BY LYNNE FRIEDMANN 1) Natasha Balac is director of the Predictive Analytics Center of Excellence (PACE), a new initiative of the San Diego Supercomputer Center. PACE will lead a collaborative, nationwide education and training effort among academia, industry, and government to create the next generation of data researchers. This also involves developing a comprehensive suite of integrated, sustainable, and secure cyberinfrastructure services to accelerate research and education in “predictive analyt- Lynne Friedmann ics;” the process of using statistical techniques from modeling, data mining, and game theory to analyze current and historical facts to make predictions, assess risks, and identify opportunities involving future events. Predictive analytics is used in a wide variety of fields such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, insurance, and telecommunications. 2) Phil Baran, professor of chemistry at The Scripps Research Institute, is using innovative chemistry to simplify the creation of existing and potential drug compounds for diseases ranging from cancer to heart disease. While breaking new ground in synthetic methods, his work addresses the real-life challenges of economically providing large quantities of complex natural products with a minimum amount of labor and material expense. Baran is the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Scientist Award by the American Chemical Society (ACS)-San Diego, in recognition of his “contributions in the area of synthetic organic chemistry, especially creativity in pushing its boundaries with innovative and thoughtful solutions to synthetic problems.” 3) Napoleone Ferrara, a molecular biologist credited with helping decipher how tumors grow, and developing new treatments for both cancer and age-related macular degeneration, joined the UC San Diego School of Medicine on Dec. 1 as a professor of pathology and senior deputy director for basic science at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. He pre-

viously was a research fellow at the Bay Area-based biotechnology company Genentech. Ferrara was named recipient of The Economist magazine’s 2012 Innovation Award for bioscience. The prize honors Ferrara’s work identifying the role of the human VEGF gene in promoting angiogenesis – the formation of new blood vessels that can feed tumor growth – and subsequent development of two major monoclonal antibody drugs. 4) Ramamohan Paturi is a professor of computer science and engineering at UCSD’s Jacobs School of Engineering whose research includes complexity theory, digital libraries, medical data mining, and evidence-based medicine. He is also founder/chairman of San Diego-based Parity Computing, which recently launched Clinical Vigilance™ for Sepsis, a software system for health-care providers caring for patients at potential risk of deadly sepsis which strikes more than 750,000 American each year. Currently, early detection of sepsis is complex and costly, requiring a high level of expert caregiver attention. Clinical Vigilance for Sepsis integrates with current clinical workflow to assess patient data already being collected as part of standard care. The software automatically and continuously monitors all patients in a hospital setting, issuing alerts that bring immediate attention to at-risk patients. 5) It’s better to detect a disease sooner rather than later, but if that condition is a developmental disorder like autism, which strikes at very young ages, how can you spot the first signs? Karen Pierce, assistant director of the Autism Center of Excellence, at the UCSD School of Medicine, is developing screening tests to identify children at autism risk when they are as young as 1 year old (most symptoms don’t appear until age 2.) Her functional imaging and clinical tests could help parents and doctors intervene early enough to avoid some of the disorder’s most severe behavioral and cognitive problems. Her work has been highlighted by KPBS, KUSI, NBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and TIME Magazine where she was included in the “2012 TIME 100 List” of influential leaders, artists, and innovators worldwide for her work to help identify autism risk at an early age. 6) Erica Ollmann Saphire, a professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbial Science at The Scripps

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Research Institute, seeks to understand at the molecular level how certain pathogens overcome and even exploit the human immune system. Research targets include the notoriously deadly Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa viruses to the more common but less virulent pathogens. In order to translate her research findings to the real world, Saphire has spent considerable time in African rainforest, caves, and huts in order to “see where these viruses live.” Saphire is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government for young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers. President Obama presented her with the honor at a White House ceremony. — Lynne Friedmann is a science writer based in Solana Beach.

A multitude of scholarships available through online SD Foundation application process The San Diego Foundation believes everyone has a right to higher education, and this year’s launch of the Common Scholarship Application is more important than ever. To meet the anticipated increased demand from a sluggish economy, The San Diego Foundation has launched an online scholarship application to help ease the process for students applying. With one application, students can access more than 100 scholarships held at The San Diego Foundation. The Foundation plans to award upwards of $2.5 million in scholarships in 2013. The Foundation’s Community Scholarship program offers a wide variety of scholarships to graduating high school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students. Awards are granted to four-year universities, two-year colleges, and graduate and trade/vocational schools. Those interested in applying for scholarships can access the Common Scholarship Application and other scholarship opportunities on our website at www.sdfoundation.org/ scholarships.

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State champions: TPHS girls’ golf team members leave lasting legacy BY GIDEON RUBIN The massive assemblage of talent Torrey Pines girls’ golf team had this year brought obvious advantages that helped the Falcons win their third consecutive state title. But the Falcons abundance — or perhaps their excess — of championshipcaliber players also presented some unique challenges, with some of the junior circuit’s fiercest competitors having to accept obscure secondary roles. It is not an everyday occurrence, after all, when a Division I-bound high school golfer who travels around the country on recruiting trips, rarely appears in her team’s newspaper box score. Such was the case for Torrey Pines, fielding a team likely to send at least eight golfers to Division I colleges on scholarships. Their plight probably never scored the Falcons pity-points with their competitors. But in a sport that it is inherently individualoriented, putting the greater goal of the team ahead of personal aspirations enabled them to cement their legacy as perhaps one of the greatest teams in state history as the program moved into dy-

Torrey Pines’ 2012 State Champion Golf team: (from left) Shiyang Fan, Jennifer Peng, Sarah Cho, Sandy Choi, Minjia Luo and Christina Park. Photo/Chris Drake nasty territory. first and recognized that dividual championship in “It’s not as easy as it they weren’t playing well for her final high school comlooks,” Falcons coach Chris themselves as much as they petition. Drake said. “All the kids we were playing well for the But their legacies have have on this team are in- team to succeed, and for the as much to do with their credible. They’re committed team to win.” leadership as with their adto the school, they’re comLuo was a sophomore vanced golfing skills. mitted to the team and in 2010 when she beat out “They root for each they’re committed to golf it- Choi for the San Diego Sec- other,” Drake said. “It’s been self.” tion individual champion- amazing how those two reThat commitment start- ship “and Sandy was just ally set the standard for ed with the team’s two se- stoked Minjia won it.” what the team was going to nior standouts, Minjia “the A few weeks later, the be like.” Ninja” Luo and Sandy Choi, Falcons would win the first Their influence helped both four-year players and of three straight titles. fuel a remarkable run. The Division I recruits. Luo has Choi went on to win Falcons were 98-1 since Luo committed to Northwestern, the next two section cham- and Choi joined the team as and Choi to Duke. freshmen, with a current pionships. “(Luo and Choi) did it Luo, who’s been dogged 80-match winning streak. without an ego,” Drake said. by a bum knee this year, “They just have this “They were about the team went on to win the state in- idea that the team is the and they really put the team

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most important thing,” Drake said. “I think that Sandy and Minjia always had this idea that they always put the team first and that’s part of their legacy, this idea of the team success is more important than individual success. “We couldn’t have done it without them; I think that’s part of the difference between us and the other teams.” Despite knowing of their reputations as excellent youth golfers, Drake acknowledged that his first impressions of Choi and Luo offered no indication that they’d go on to become the impact players they are today. In her varsity debut, a freshman Choi failed to clear to a water hazard on her first tee shot at Fairbanks Ranch. “I didn’t have a lot of experience watching Sandy play and I didn’t quite know how she’d recover off her tee shot,” Drake said. She turned things around in short order, rallying from a shaky first hole to fire a two-under –par on the day. “After going in the water on her first shot she was mad and she was going to get those strokes back,” Drake said. “She doesn’t let anything faze her.” Luo showed up at Torrey Pines her freshman year a diminutive “4-foot-11 tiny little skinny kid, 70 pounds maybe. “I didn’t really think there was much there.” There turned to be a lot there. Luo’s career highlights include being the only player to ever shoot a hole-in-one at the state meet. Her ace on the par-3 17th hole at Poppy Hills helped the Falcons edge out second-place Torrance by one stroke. It was the second hole-and-one she shot her junior year, the other coming in a tournament in San Clemente. She shot another hole-in-one in practice earlier this season. Luo was playing on a broken toe when she shot her hole-in-one at the state meet last year. “She’s a tough kid,” Drake said, noting that she declined a cart when she won the state this year playing with knee soreness. Drake acknowledged it’s tough letting go of players who’ve brought as much to the program as Luo and Choi have. He said he’ll continue to follow their career in college and possibly beyond should they pursue professional careers. “They’re awesome kids who are going to be greatly missed,” Drake said.

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Scripps marine biologist shares findings about the deepest spot on Earth BY CLAIRE DISCENZA “The most exciting dive was the very first one,” said Doug Bartlett, marine biologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Bartlett was one of the researchers who accompanied film director and producer James Cameron on his famous journey to the depths of the Mariana Trench in the spring of 2012. Bartlett presented “Exploring Beyond the Abyss: The DeepSea Challenge Expedition” as December’s installment of the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science lecture series hosted by the Birch Aquarium. In his talk, Bartlett gave the audience a playby-play of Cameron’s adventures. “It was just magical. It was like 2001 Space Odyssey,” said Bartlett as he played an eerie video of Cameron drifting down through a haze of sediment toward the floor of the Mariana Trench. At 8.2 kilometers below the surface, it was the deepest descent of a manned submersible at the time. The researchers later beat their own record on March 26 when they sent Cameron down to the bottom of the Challenger Deep, the base of the Trench. “There is still some issue as to exactly how deep [the Challenger Deep] is,” said Bartlett. “But it is in the ballpark of 36,000 feet or more. That’s deeper than commercial airlines fly, than Mount Everest or any mountain is high.” Cameron traveled the nearly seven vertical miles inside of what Bartlett jokingly referred to as “12 tons of fun” — a one-man torpedo submarine so small as to require the pilot to sit all 9 to 12 hours of the trip cross-legged. The sub pro-

Scripps’ marine biologist Doug Bartlett describes gigantism among crustaceans found nearly seven miles below the surface of the ocean. vided other discomforts as well: the internal temperature occasionally rose to above 100-degrees Fahrenheit. Yet the strenuous voyage payed off, as Cameron and the submersible were able to film, photograph and collect never-before-seen marine samples — both biological and mineralogical. At the most extreme depths, the team observed examples of “gigantism,” collecting shrimp-like crustaceans called amphipods that were over twice the size of their shallow-water counterparts. The researchers also found some of the largest known single-cell organisms. “In these deep-trench environments, it’s a feast or famine existence,” said Bartlett. “There’s some benefit to being larger. An organism that can get the most nutrition from that sporadic nutrient source has an advantage,” he said. Bartlett and the others made several other surprising discoveries, including the finding of what was likely to be a new species of sea cucumber. “Sea cucumber abundance goes up with depth, and that is even true in the challenger deep,” said Bartlett. “This was an absolutely incredible experience. I think one of the great things we have going in oceanography, and at Scripps in particular, is that we have the opportunity to hob-nob with scientists from across disciplines. It’s all very fulfilling and dynamic and productive.” The Birch Aquarium’s Perspectives on Ocean Science lecture series is held from 6:30-8 pm on the second Monday of every month and is open to the public. To learn more, visit http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_ Programs/Adult_Programs/Lectures/, or watch past lectures online at http://ucsd.tv/oceanscience/.

Santa Fe Christian student takes home 1st place speech and debate award Santa Fe Christian junior Kelly Kennedy earned a 1st place win at the La Costa Canyon Winter Classic Speech and Debate Tournament. An outstanding result for Kennedy as this was only her second time competing in her event of Impromptu. The tournament, the largest regional tournament in San Diego county, had 1,000 entries overall with students coming from out-of-state to compete. For more information:: (858) 755-8900 or www.sfcs.net

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to host new member meeting

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Osher Institute) at UC San Diego will hold a New Member Information Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 5. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. followed by a presentation at 10 a.m. on the UCSD Extension Campus in the Rubinger Center, Building “D” at 9600 North Torrey Pines Road and Muir College Drive. Free parking is available adjacent to the UCSD Extension Campus. Next quarter’s classes begin Monday, Jan. 7. Members will be welcome to lectures and presentations, including the popular Distinguished Lecture Series, which will include “A Conversation with Richard Dreyfuss” and “Architecture: Modernism and the Non-Western World.” Quarterly membership is $150. Classes range from a four-part class on world music, led by UCSD music professor David Borgo, to a history of neurology. Other lecture topics are history, math, the joy of learning French, a law and society series, science, plus a book and short story discussion groups, live music presentations, art history and more. This semester there will also be a discussion of the Balboa Park Plaza de Panama Project led by Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is an adult education program with a curriculum designed for those who are at least 50 years of age and who enjoy learning without tests or grades. The year-round program offers a broad range of educational opportunities, with some 120 academic courses, lectures, theater experiences and social events. There are no education requirements, just a desire to learn. For more information, call: (858) 534-3409; e-mail: olli@ucsd.edu; Visit olli.ucsd.edu.

UCSD tours highlight campus history, art and architecture The UC San Diego Visitors Tour Program will offer three types of free campus tours. All start at 2 p.m. from the Gilman Entrance Information Center on campus. Reservations are required: (858) 534-4414 or ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/tours 1) The Architectural Tour (fourth Sunday of the month) looks at the design and history of the university from 1960’s modernist pieces to new sustainable buildings. Sights include the founding buildings of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Charles David Keeling Apartments (the campus’s first LEED Platinum certified building) and “Fallen Star,” the latest addition to the Stuart Collection. Architectural Tours are offered the fourth Sunday of the month. • The Walking Tours (first Sunday of the month) offer a stroll through the campus for a look at UC San Diego’s architecture and one-ofa-kind art pieces, including Geisel Library and the “Sun God.” • Bus Tours (second, third and fifth Sundays of the month) include the Jacobs School of Engineering, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, Birch Aquarium and Geisel Library.

Village Church Community Theater to hold auditions The Village Church Community Theater in Rancho Santa Fe will be holding auditions for the musical adaptation of “Helen Keller” on Jan. 7, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.. For more information and an appointment, visit www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org ormargiew@villagechurch.org.

San Diego International Auto Race for active Polar Bear Plunge back to welcome 2013 on Jan. 1 Show runs Dec. 27-30 Those who want to brave the Pacific Ocean to welcome 2013 are invited to the popular pets and humans annual Representatives from 36 leading automotive manufacPolar Bear Plunge, which will be held Jan. 1, 2013 at Del Mar Beach (in front of the

turers will be on-site to answer questions about the latest vehicles at The San Diego International Auto Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 27-30, at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive. The event is presented by the New Car Dealers Association of San Diego County. Tickets: $9-$12 at www.sdautoshow.com

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The 5K9 Walk Run national 10-race series kicks off at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, promoting healthy and fit living for people and pets and supporting local animal welfare organizations through the Petco Foundation. The event will feature a 5K and 1-mile walk run and a free healthy living expo for humans and pets. Registration is at 6 a.m.,m the 5K start is at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile start is at 9 a.m. For more information or to register for a race near you, visit www.5k9walkrun.com.

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RSF Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Gala to feature Jay Leno The Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary Unit will hold “Stand Up for Rady Children’s Hospital, A Night with Jay Leno” at The Grand Del Mar on March 9 to benefit the Peckham Center for Cancer Care and Blood Disorders. The mortality rate of childhood cancer and blood disorders is greater than that of any other disease — more than that of asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. Cancer

and life-threatening blood disorders such as hemophilia are indiscriminate, affecting children and their families across San Diego County in unfortunately increasing numbers. Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and event tickets are tax deduction eligible! Reserve yours now at: www.rcha-rsf.org or by calling 858-414-6296. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ RCHARSFU Sponsorship and VIP table opportunities still exist for community leaders looking to join the Rancho Santa Fe Unit in hosting this amazing evening. For additional information, contact Gala Chairperson, Shaunna Kahn, at 760-420-1262.

San Diego Youth Rugby Mustangs Club registration still open for U12 and U14 levels Rugby season is just around the corner, with matches beginning in January. The San Diego Youth Rugby Mustangs Club, which plays and practices in Carmel Valley, is keeping registration open for the U12 and U14 levels only. The Mustangs are the most successful Rugby Club in San Diego County. The U19 Mustangs are the reining Southern California Champions, while the Torrey Pines Rugby Varsity — managed by the Mustangs — are undefeated on the pitch over the past two years. Last year’s Torrey Pines Junior Varsity won the Southern California Championship, while the up-and-coming U8 team won the prestigious Back Bay Tournament. Two members of the U19 Mustangs were invited to play on the USA national team last season. Rugby 7’s (the seven-man version of the sport) will be an Olympic medal event in the 2016 Olympics in Sao Paolo. The USA Eagles train year-round at the Chula Vista Olympic Center, while 31 schools and clubs in Southern California (15 in San Diego County) are growing the sport in anticipation of becoming a new CIF High School sport. San Diego is a Rugby hotbed. If you have an active young boy, or a boy you want to be active, who likes camaraderie and grass stains, and might be a future Olympian, or just looking for some excitement, then consider Rugby. At the U12 and U14 level, the emphasis is on fun, safety and learning the sport. Travel is typically only within San Diego County. The Mustangs play Saturday’s at Carmel Valley Middle School, and practice twice locally during the week. All Mustangs head coaches are certified by USA Rugby. For more information, visit www.sandiegoyouthrugby.org.

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R. Roger Rowe School Holiday Performances RSF School families celebrated the holidays Dec. 20 at the Rancho Santa Fe Performing Arts Center where students presented dance and music performances. PHOTO/JON CLARK

The winter holiday program at the Rancho Santa Fe Performing Arts Center

Mr. House explains the school music program.

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Superintendent Lindy Delaney welcomes parents to the event.

(Top left) Rosie McFadden, Chase Rippy, Sophia Tamrazian, Madeleine MacConnell (Bottom left) Emma Gunnarsson and Jackie Weinrich

Sensational Snow at TPHS Three snow machines and about 500 cups of hot chocolate put students in the holiday spirit on Dec. 21 at Torrey Pines High School. Most students reveled in the snow, stopping to take pictures and pretend they were in some other place than sunny Carmel Valley. “With everything going on in the world, we wanted to try something fun this year,” said Scott Chodorow, director of student activities at TPHS. He said the snow machines were out on campus, setting the wintry mood for three days (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) as students wrapped up the semester before their holiday vacation. “It really gives them that feel-good feeling of the holidays,” he said. Photos/Claire Harlin

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parents should sit down together and discuss the entire range of options, taking into consideration what the students want and the family’s financial resources, as well as admission requirements for various schools. “It’s a wonderful dialogue based on realities, wants, desires and admission criteria,” she said. Carol McAllister, director of admissions and recruiting for Cal State University San Marcos, said she advises students, including her own children, to apply to their local school, even if their top choices are elsewhere. “Always apply to your local school and spread out from there,” she said. That’s because schools in the California State University system give preference to local students, both as freshmen and as transfer students, she said. Students from outside the school’s local admission area face stricter admissions requirements, such as higher minimum grade point averages, McAllister said. While opinions vary on how many applications students should submit, Dean suggests 12 applications are a good rule of thumb: four “safety” schools, four likely candidates and four “reaches,” or schools where students desire to go, but have lesser odds for success. In deciding where to apply, students will also want to consider which schools offer the types of programs and majors they are interested in. But Dean said that shouldn’t be their top consideration, as many students don’t know what they want to study, even in 11th or 12th grade, and

those who do often change their major later. “It’s something we don’t hyper-focus on,” he said. Another decision students and parents have to make is whether students should start at a four-year school, or begin their studies at a community college and then transfer to a university for their final two years. The transfer option has a lot of advantages, said Flocken. She estimated that by going to a community college for two years, the typical student will save $70,000. “That’s huge,” she said. Community colleges offer smaller class sizes, meaning students can receive more individual attention from instructors, and they also offer students the opportunity to explore different subjects and potential careers as they work to meet general education requirements before transferring to a four-year university. Students also have a chance to mature while studying at a community college, she said. The potential downside is that parents and children must be able to live together for two more years, and successfully redefine their relationship as the children become adults and pursue their college education. One of the most common questions she gets from parents, said Flocken, is whether students can go through a two-year school such as MiraCosta and still gain admission to a top fouryear school, or graduate school. “The answer is yes,” she said, and pointed to her sons, who attended MiraCosta and went on to UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and law school. The Carmel Valley resident said

she will also urge her daughter, a Torrey Pines High School student, to begin her college career at MiraCosta. McAllister agreed that community college can be a good option, and noted that students who transfer to a Cal State San Marcos from a college within its service area, such as MiraCosta or Palomar, will have lower admission requirements than those who transfer from schools outside the area. In California, general education courses are “articulated,” meaning a freshman English course at MiraCosta is equivalent to the same course at Cal State San Marcos, McAllister said. “The courses are equally good,” she said. Admissions officials said students should also visit campuses they are interested in attending, and use websites that help them sort out college options. For example, all students enrolled in the San Dieguito High School District have access to Naviance, a website that provides information and guidance on college preparation and selection. Most colleges and universities also have online resources to assist prospective students. Dean tells students to use a spreadsheet to keep track of application deadlines, passwords and other information needed to submit and follow up on applications. “You don’t have to go through it alone. You have your counselor here to help you. If you have questions reach out,” he said. “And stay on top of the organization. The hardest part of the college application process is staying organized with dates and passwords.” Other websites: CSUMenor.edu and Cappex. com

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CONTEST continued from page 1 gotten more than 1,000 views on Facebook and it’s among videos with the highest ratings given by the company. But the biggest key to their success is getting the most votes from the public, and the commercials will be up for voting on the contest’s Facebook page during the month of January, as well as through Xbox Live. Each person gets one vote per day per platform, states the contest rules. “Everybody who’s seen it, even people we don’t know, say they love it,” said John, adding that the contest started off as amateursonly but some contestants ended up submitting major productions, which would have cost much more to make than theirs, which was shot with an iPhone and had no overhead — save for a dozen or more bags of Doritos. “Ours is all homegrown, and we’re all from right here in the same community,” Stacy said. The Snyders spent several months on the commercial, which stars Charger opening doors, wearing glasses and helping John solve the crossword clue, “world’s tastiest potato chip.” After jumping onto the kitchen counter, sticking her nose in a Doritos bag, and bringing her owner chip after chip, John figures it out. For the purposes of the commercial only, the Snyders changed their dog’s

name to Charlie, as contest rules dictate the commercials must not have any team or brand affiliations. Kuty said working with Charger to perfect her tricks wasn’t hard because she’s been learning tricks from an early age. She already knew how to open doors, but Kuty taught her how to shut them, and also how to easily jump onto chairs and stand at attention. “The hardest trick was getting her to put her paws on the counter and take a Dorito out of the bag without eating it,” he said. Miller pieced together trick after trick, and even chose shots in which Charger gives the most appropriate and funny expressions. “The facial expressions were hard,” said Stacy, but she added that they are also one of the most memorable elements of the commercial. “We’d have a squeaky toy and get her attention, and capture her face right when she tilts her head.” Kuty began his 13-years of training animals at SeaWorld, so he said he loves any opportunity to do theatre work that comes his way. “When they called me, I jumped on it,” he said. Stacy, a former special education teacher who has been volunteering for years for a variety of organizations, said her main motivator to win is getting to donate the money to a cause she is already involved in — either Helen Woodward, TERI, cancer research or the San Pasqual Academy.

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“I thought, ‘Gosh, if we could win this money, wouldn’t it be great to give a significant amount of it to things we’ve already been contributing?’” said Stacy. “Then, we could really make a difference.” Stacy is involved in Kids Korps USA and has experience starting up a plant nursery for TERI, a school that serves those with autism and other developmental disabilities. “Now that we’re emptynesters, we’re not only thinking of things we’d normally be too busy to do, but we realize that all the focus gets put on your dog, this companion there always greeting you, and pleasing you and never talking back,” Stacy said. John added that they’ve had so much fun making the commercial, that even if they don’t win, he wants to do it again next year — and some ideas are already brewing. “Charger had so much fun too,” he said. “She got so much better with repetition, and she loved being part of the team and getting rewarded.” Stacy added, “It really gives her a purpose.” For more information or to vote in the Crash the Super Bowl contest after Jan. 2, visit www.facebook.com/ doritosUSA. You can search “Crossword Charlie” to find the Snyder’s video, which has the headline, “Duh?ritos.”

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RSF Toastmasters Holiday Party The Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters International Club held its annual Holiday Party and Open House on Dec. 18 at the RSF Community Center The club is small and friendly with the goal of helping people overcome shyness, or fear of speaking in front of a group. Visit www. rsfcc.org/toastmasters-international

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Paul Brown, Tim Meissner, Mike Meissner

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Roz Odmark, Tim Canty

Anne and Mike Bergfors

Paul Spitzer and Jo King

Carlie and Jim Stracka

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Earl Warren Arts Festival Earl Warren Middle School Visual and Performing Arts department hosted its winter Arts Festival fundraiser on Dec. 13. Students and their families viewed art contributions from New Media, Studio Art, Digital Art, and VPA Explorations classes, and enjoyed performances from the VPA Explorations Drama class, a concert from Band and Guitar classes as well as the Jazz Band. Photos courtesy Maura Wong (yearbook photographer) and Tami Austin (art/ yearbook teacher).

Travis Rivera, Guitar Concert Kyra Stonerock, Studio Art

Jamie Smith & Ezra Bisom-Rapp, Band Concert Chloe Gubbay, VPA Explorations

Zack Beguelin, New Media

”I Want it Now” — Kayleen Afsahi, Lucia Saldivar, Aleksandra Damnjanovic, VPA Explorations Drama

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Your Family Matters: Q: How do you prevent school shootings? A: Early detection and intervention BY DR. KEITH KANNER “Another one falls through the cracks.” That’s what we will hear at the end of the day after the authorities determine why Adam Lanza, the most recent school shooter who committed the second worst school shooting spree in the Dr. Keith Kanner history of this country. Personally, I thought it was worse than 911. Killing young innocent children? Even President Obama wept as he rightfully stated “This must stop,” as he plans to involve mental health professionals, clergy, law enforcement, and others in seeking a resolution to this killing trend. Clearly, these “shooters” are making our country wake up and smell the coffee. Something has seriously gone wrong. We all know it. The question, though, is how to fix it. Will eliminating guns do it? Putting a guard in each and every elementary school? Eliminating “Call of Duty” and “Halo” from each and every Xbox? How about home schooling our kids? The reality is clear. Seriously disturbed people are out there. Thankfully not in large numbers, but enough of them exist that they make us have to reach further for answers in how to better teach our children right from wrong and protect them. No hysteria needed. There will not be a new rash of school shootings. Just like the world did not come to an end on 12/21/12. Kids need to go back to school. What we need to do is be better detectives, all of us, including our kids. What we do know is clear. People like Adam Lanza are seriously disturbed people. Kids would refer to them as crazy. All previous

shooters in the last 10 years were described the same way: lonely , different, isolated, strange, impulse-ridden and immature. They are not “popular.” They do strange things and everyone knows it. But, no one gets involved with him or her because they are strange and not welcome to friends. When they feel the most vulnerable, because they feel unloved, they become crazy-mad and decide this world must die. They get to a point where they don’t experience love from outside or inside and they channel that intense sense of vulnerability into blind rage and kill. No sense of reality exists at that moment and tragedy then happens. The rest of the living world is left in pain and agony. But, is this preventable? Data teaches us that seriously disturbed individuals just don’t “crack” one day and kill people. It is progressive. They all have significant histories with many symptoms or signs left along the way. For example, in the Columbine case, two of the shooters left live ammunition resting in their bedrooms prior to the shooting. Their parents just did not notice. In the days to come, I am sure that Adam Lanza left signs, as well, but once again, no intervention. Why does this happen? The first explanation is something that the social psychologists refer to as the “Bystander Apathy” phenomenon. Here, the theory, based on research, shows that they more people present viewing something abnormal or even violent, the less likely an individual will get involved. Bottom line is the idea that “someone else will help.” The truth is the opposite. The more people know something is not right, the less they react. We need to teach more people about this theory and stop it from continuing. Second is the fact that most people, especially children, are not psychologists and do not having mental health “first aid” training. We need to start to educate children and adults

as how to identify the psychologically unhealthy and become proactive in helping those with mental problems. We spend millions and billions of dollars teaching physical first aid, but nothing on mental health first aid. If small children, for example, were made aware of identifying peers in need by observable behaviors, a combination of empathy and reaching out to help and get help would indeed save lives and years of potential pain for others. Dr. Kanner is a board certified clinical child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. He is also the host of Your Family Matters which is a media

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brand broadcasting on TV, radio, and the Internet. Locally, Dr. Kanner and Your Family Matters is part of San Diego 6’s San Diego Living Show on Friday mornings, while Your Family Matters Radio is broadcasted through UT Radio & UT-TV where Dr. Kanner is also part of the news team as the Mental Health Host. His book with the same name ( “Your Family Matters — Solutions to Common Family Dilemmas” ) recently won the Mother’s Choice Gold Award for excellence in parenting literature. Visit yourfamilymatters.com for more information.

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A pox on both camps BY MIKE HAYUTIN Twenty precious children and six innocent educators were brutally slaughtered in Newtown, Connecticut. The shock and horror transfixed the nation with sorrow and incredulity. How could anyone so viciously commit such acts? I understand that these kinds of incidents are both incomprehensible and far too common. People want answers. They want solutions. Some are not willing to comprehend such evil. As a consequence they want to see government-crafted solutions. They envision laws that will prevent evil. Please note that the NRA chose to say nothing political during a week of respectful mourning. But it took less than 24 hours for some on both ends of the political spectrum to use horror to further their political ends. This is indecent, exploitative and counter-productive. It is indecent to grieving families. Exploitative of the 26 murdered. And it is counter-productive because reason rarely flows from high emotion. They should at least let the families grieve and bury their loved ones before lobbying for their long held and often inflexible political positions.

Good judgment and sober analysis should be pursued after time to reflect and without self-righteous claims concerning solutions. We hear about a gun culture. What gun culture? The illegally possessed guns that fill our inner cities and are used by young men to murder other young men at a rate of about 30 per day? Or are we talking about the gun culture of well-trained and conscientious NRA gun owners who have had and handled guns safely for generations? Are we talking about a gun culture of single people and families who own a gun for peace of mind? Are we talking about the thousands of people who have defended themselves and others by brandishing a gun when confronted? How about the gun culture of psychotics or sociopaths who would use a gun, any gun, a Molotov cocktail, a pipe bomb, a knife, a baseball bat, a car or a biological weapon as their murder weapon? The imprecise rhetoric is hot, not well thought out and extremely self- righteous. In this heated environment effective remedies will be elusive. We also may have to consider a very unappealing possibility. Maybe there is no solution to preventing murder by those who are intent on murdering in a free society.

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‘ShaRe’ benefit RSF resident Shirin Raiszadeh and her daughter, Sophie, a Solana Santa Fe 6th grade student, hosted a fundraising event on Dec. 19 at C. Wonder in the Fashion Valley shopping center. 10 percent of the evening’s proceeds will benefit SHaRE (Spine Humanitarian and Research Education), which was started by Shirin’s husband, Dr. Kam Raiszadeh, an orthopaedic spine surgeon. The mission of SHaRE is to deliver humanitarian care to underprivileged patients, support research for causes and cures of spine-related pain, and provide nonbiased education to the public. The nonprofit has already brought a young girl from Brunei to San Diego for surgery, which has drastically improved her quality of life. (Look for a story on Dr. Kam Raiszadeh and his work in an upcoming issue of this newspaper.)

Julia and Lisa Allen, Susie and Stella Mikolajewski

Wonder General Manager Danielle Barr and Charae Meeks Nora and Isabella Balikian

Riley, Lisa, and Molly Sullivan Erika Llevat and Shirin Raiszadeh

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Upcoming events at the RSF Community Center Holiday Week Camp Rancho! We will be offering three days of Camp Rancho fun for kindergarten through fifth grades Jan. 2, 3 and 4 during the holiday break. Wednesday campers will scale some awesome walls while Rock Climbing at Vertical Hold in Mira Mesa. Thursday we’ll carve up the ice while Ice Skating at the Westfield UTC Mall and on Friday we will hit the arcade at Nickel City and then take in a movie! Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and cost $85 for each day and siblings are $75. Extended care is available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. for $10/hour. These day-camps often sell out due to our limit of 15 children, so don’t wait until the last minute to reserve you child’s spot! We’ll have a great time and hope to see you there! Please contact us at 858-756-2461 or visit our website at rsfcc.org for more information or to register. Holiday Week Multi-Sport Camp and Cool Creatures, Crafts and Cooking Camp Get ready to pass, dribble and slam-dunk during our two specialty camps January 2, 3 and 4. Coach Mike Rausa will be offering his “Multi-Sport Camp” from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and the cost is $165 for all three days or $60 daily per child. Sports will include basketball, flag football, soccer and ultimate roundball. One of our long-time instructors, Robb Daly, will be here with his “Cool Creatures, Crafts and Cooking Camp” from 11

a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 2, 3 and 4 and the cost is $180 for all three days or $65 daily. Encounter creatures from salty seas, far-off forests and distant deserts. Splatter paint, work with wood, create metal sculptures, blend a smoothie, bake a cake and win prizes. Each day will feature a variety of live animals, cool works of art and delicious snacks. The registration deadline is Friday, December 28. Contact us at 858-756-2461 or visit our website at rsfcc.org for more information or to register. Girl’s Volleyball TGIF Tournament on 1/11! Join Coach Mike Rausa and his staff for a fun Friday afternoon of volleyball for girls in grades 3rd-6th on Friday, Jan. 11. The 3rd/4th graders will play from 3:15-4:45 p.m. and the 5th/6th graders will play from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per child and $15 for each additional sibling. We will have a round-robin tournament with t-shirts awarded to the winners of each age group. It promises to be a fun time, we hope to see you there! Session 3 is Right Around the Corner! Our next 9-week session of youth classes begins the week of Jan. 28 so be on the lookout for our full class schedule coming soon. We’ve got lots of exciting classes planned including: Photography, Tumbling, Video Game Design, Basketball, Tennis, Legomation, Cheerleading, Cooking and much more! Adult Yoga & Jazzercise at the RSFCC! Join us for Jazzercise on Mondays and Wednesdays and Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays here at the RSFCC. We are very excited to be able to offer two great fitness classes for the community. Our two new instructors have a real passion for fitness and are here to help you get in shape for the holiday season. All our adult fitness classes are from 9-10 a.m., so come on in and get fit today! Cost is $125 for 10 visits or $15 for drop-ins. There will be no adult fitness classes from Dec. 24-Jan. 4 due to the Holidays.

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WATER continued from page 1 the district’s 10-year, $60 million capital improvement plan. The district serves 22,000 customers in Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Fairbanks Ranch. District general manager Michael Bardin has said other water agencies in San Diego County have experienced similar rate increases in recent years, and that Santa Fe’s rates are still in the bottom one-third of local agencies. A staff report presented to directors in October noted that a 10.1 percent rate increase would be needed in 2013 to fully fund the district’s capital improvement program. At Thursday’s meeting Gruzdowich questioned why the district can’t reduce operating costs instead of raising rates. Hogan said the district has been working on cutting its costs over the past year. Those efforts have included staffing reductions and the board’s approval of reduced retirement benefits for new hires. “I made myself clear (in November),” Hogan said. “Six percent was the lowest we could go without falling into a deeper hole.” Menshek said he wasn’t

willing to “pull out the carpet from under staff” just before Christmas, when the board and staff have been working on the budget and rate issues for most of the past year. Both Hogan and Menshek, however, said they are willing to look at additional cost saving measures in coming months. Ingalls said he had not intended to initiate a reconsideration of the rate increase, because he had his say against the board’s decision in November. “When the board votes, you salute the flag, you go forward,” he said. But with new board members taking their place, he said, he was willing to support Gruzdowich’s motion. In other action, the board re-elected Hogan as president, and designated Ingalls as vice president. The board also directed staff to come up with a formal policy on how directors can place items on the board’s agenda. Staff will draft a policy that will be considered by the board’s executive committee, and then be brought to the full board for consideration, said Bardin. The issue arose when Gruzdowich contacted Bardin before the meeting to request that three items be placed on Thursday’s agenda: reconsideration of the Jan. 1 rate increase, an ex-

ploration of consolidation with neighboring water districts, and a proposed change to the district’s policy of providing medical and dental benefits to directors. After consulting with board president Hogan, Bardin placed an item on the agenda regarding the process of director requests for agenda items. The district’s general practice in the past has been for directors to bring up potential agenda items during the director’s comments portion of a regular meeting, said Bardin. If the board had a consensus on considering the issue, he said, it would be placed on an upcoming agenda. In the case of Gruzdowich’s request, Bardin said, he did not feel the district had a clear policy on the handling of director requests for agenda items, and decided to seek further direction from the board. The board will discuss the consolidation issue at a meeting in February, and will take up with health benefits issue during an annual review of director compensation next year. Gruzdowich said he will not take per diem payments for attending meetings as allowed by district policy, and has also declined health care coverage, and wants to see if other directors will join him.

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Rancho Santa Fe Review years old. Tessary, known fondly as “Big Teacher,” runs the preschool out of her home on Las Colinas and children ride ponies twice a week, enjoy high tea daily and learn all about kindness and love. In 50 years, Tessary has never tired of her job and her young students. “They’re just so full of enthusiasm and love,” said Tessary. “How many people get to go to work and have 10 ‘I love you’s’ and hugs and kisses? Not very many.” April • The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District’s new Fairbanks Ranch station opens. • The RSF Golf Club welcomes new general manager Al Castro. Castro comes to Rancho Santa Fe after a 14year career at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells. • Escrow closed on the $28 million sale of the Rancho Santa Fe Inn on April 11. The new owners JMI Realty, owned by Rancho Santa Fe residents John Moores and John Kratzer, purchased the historic inn from the Royce family, who have owned it since 1958. “We’re incredibly excited to be the new owners of The Inn of Rancho Santa Fe,” Kratzer said. “It’s a rare opportunity that your passion and profession bring you home and you’re able to work in your own backyard.” Plans for The Inn’s $12 million renovation include a refresh of guest rooms and the pool area, a restaurant upgrade and a new spa. The renovation is expected to be complete by June 2013. May • San Diego County certified the EIR for the Whispering Palms mixed-use commercial and residential project, a plan that includes 54 apartments and 19,500 square feet of office and 9,500 square feet of retail on 4.3 acres on the corner of Via de la Valle and Concha de Golf. The Whispering Palms Community Council continues to fight the project in court, objecting to its density and traffic impact. • An early morning attic fire at a home on Mimosa Place on May 31 causes an estimated $800,000 worth of damage. Four people inside the home are able to safely escape, but the family dog was unable to get out and died. June • The Rancho Santa Fe School District goes the way of the iPad, approving a purchase off 52 iPads. The iPads would go into the hands of every student in the middle school level, with six per K-6 classroom and 10 iPads for special education. • Rochelle Putnam and Craig McAllister join the RSF Association board, replacing outgoing members Dick

Doughty and Jack Queen. • The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center gets a new executive director, Linda Durket. Durket, a Carmel Valley resident with a background in marketing and advertising, was the center’s office manager for the last two and a half years. July • The annual Fourth of July parade rolled through the village. • The Rancho Santa Fe School District board approved a new four-year contract for Superintendent Lindy Delaney at its July 5 meeting. • Work begins on restoration of the Osuna Adobe. White stucco was removed from the structure exposing adobe bricks placed in its original 1880s construction. • Amid rumors that the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club would sell its village clubhouse, a workshop was held on July 21 to discuss possible solutions for the facility which did not have enough money or volunteer manpower to manage it as needed. Options on the table included selling the building, leasing unused time to an outside interest, or the club entering a partnership with another organization. “It was never our intention to sell,” said board president Helen Dizio. “This is a very important part of our community, one of the best pieces of property, one of the best buildings and we want to make sure the community realizes that.” The club board continues to work on a potential solution for the clubhouse. • The San Dieguito Union School District board makes the decision to place a $449 million general obligation bond on the November ballot. Called Prop AA, the money from the bond would go to support upgrades in the district’s nine schools, such as a total renovation for Earl Warren Middle School and a new performing arts center and gym for Torrey Pines High School. The bond passed in November. • A bicyclist, 18-year-old Angel Bojorquez, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Via de la Valle in Rancho Santa Fe on his way home from work in Albertson’s on July 6. The driver, 19-year-old Jin Hyuk Byun, faces probation or up to four years in prison when he returns to the Vista courthouse on Jan. 3 to face felony hit-and-run charges. August • Helen Woodward Animal Center celebrates its 40th anniversary. Since being founded by Helen Whittier Woodward in 1972, the center has become one of the most respected animal facilities in the world and can boast more than seven mil-

lion animals saved or assisted and over one million people served. In November, the center would welcome 45 dogs and cats orphaned by the devastating Hurricane Sandy in an effort to find them new forever homes. • In the midst of the London 2012 Olympics and close to the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes, survivor Don Alon visited Rancho Santa Fe Chabad to share his story on Aug. 7. Alon told his story of survival after 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and killed by a Palestinian terrorist group called Black September. “For 34 years, I kept silent,” said Alon. “I didn’t talk about it, not to the media, to the public or to my family or friends. I was very shy and I felt a coward that I escaped. And I was very angry.” Alon only broke his silence after the 2005 Steven Spielberg movie “Munich” shed light on the Munich massacre and its aftermath. • SDUHSD Superintendent Ken Noah responded to criticism the district faced on the proposal to place cell tower arrays on the Canyon Crest Academy campus. “The buck stops here,” Noah said, confirming that cell sites at CCA are completely off the table. District parents had issues with the district’s lack of communication regarding its plan and the safety of placing a cell tower on a school. September • Rancho Santa Fe celebrated its historic roots with a very successful Rancho Days, starting Sept. 28. There were high turnouts at the Osuna Open House, Rotary barbecue, Taco Fest, trail ride, RSF Fire Department’s pancake breakfast and the RSF Golf Club’s hoedown dance, to name just a few of the events. Rancho Days was capped off with the RSF Tennis Club’s 50th Anniversary party. • A renovation of the Rancho Santa Fe Riding Club began, including new paint on the clubhouse and barn exteriors, as well as several other aesthetic improvements to the 11-acre property on Rambla de las Flores. • The Association voted unanimously to oppose a specific plan amendment for a housing development on a 5-acre parcel off Del Dios Highway. California West Communities’ proposal for 13 two-story homes on Del Dios and Bing Crosby Boulevard, called Crosby Enclave, was seen as being too dense and inconsistent with the community character of the corridor. • The Association dealt with a Covenant violation issue with the gas station at the entrance of the village. Manager Pete Smith determined that the station was in violation of the regulatory code due to horse trailers and trail-

ers stored for long periods of time in view from the street and adjacent residences. The Association was able to work with the property manager to ensure some planting of additional screening. October •The Association redefined its 28-year-old open space policy and renamed it the Covenant Enhancement Policy and Fund. The policy and fund established a clear set of guidelines for boards making acquisition decisions in the future. The redefined policy now allows for acquisition of several types of parcels including: critical parcels for open space; purchase of parcels to allow the removal of existing development; purchase of buildings, land easements or development rights to preserve community features, landscapes or historic resources; partnership acquisitions of open space parcels; purchase of parcels for recreational needs; and expenditure of funds to renovate, enhance or improve Covenant resources or safety. •The Association and the RSF Foundation agreed to share the $24,720 costs of additional repairs on the Osuna Adobe after structural damage was uncovered during the concrete stucco removal project. After the repairs were made, the adobe resurfacing and whitewashing work was able to be completed. • Construction begins on Plaza de Acacias, a new commercial center on the corner of El Tordo and Avenida de Acacias. The two-story, 6,170 square foot project with Lilian Rice-style architecture is expected to be complete by May 2013. • The Rancho Valencia Resort completes a $30 million makeover, reopening on Oct. 19 with completely renovated rooms and entrance. The hotel also features a new restaurant, bar, high-end boutique and a yoga pavilion and expanded fitness center in their resort spa. •October marked the five-year anniversary of the Witch Creek Fire blaze that came through the Covenant. November • A new playground arrives for Covenant kids, marking the end of a yearlong process and the first successful efforts of many to get a community playground in place. Local mom Heather Slosar was the leader of the effort to get the playground, which was built at the Rancho Santa Fe ball fields by community members on Nov. 3. “It feels great. There are a lot of people who really wanted this for our community for years,” Slosar said. “It just came down to the community and the Association really getting behind it. Everyone had a ‘We Can’ attitude.” The Association held an

opening ceremony on Nov. 17. • The RSF School District celebrates its highest ever Academic Performance Index (API) scores. District-wide R. Roger Rowe School earned a score of 960, an increase of nine points over last year. The elementary school enjoyed a 13-point increase for a score of 963; the largest jump in scores since 2005. The middle school had a three-point gain to 954, making them the number two middle school in San Diego County. • RSF School District Board President Jim Depolo leaves his position on the board after 10 years of service, always doing what he felt was “best for the kids.” “It was a harder decision than I thought,” Depolo said of the choice not to run again. “I have put a lot of time and effort into the school and I like to think it is a better place in part because of my efforts.” • Robert “Bud” Irvin also leaves his post on the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board after 15 years. “A lot of people encouraged me not to retire but it’s time,” said Irvin, 76. “A person shouldn’t hog a position that long.” In the Nov. 7 election, Greg Gruzdowich was elected to the Rancho Santa Fe seat on the SFID board. • The RSF School Board election sees five people vying for three spots on the board. Incumbents Tyler Seltzer and Richard Burdge are elected, as is newcomer Todd Buchner. Richard Leib and Julie Union were elected to the Solana Beach School District Board, and Joyce Dalessandro and Beth Hergesheimer were elected to the San Dieguito Union School District Board. •The RSF Association hears about a proposal to bring a weekly farmers market to the village on Saturday mornings. The board said they would like to hear what the public thinks of the idea before approving it. Some early issues with village residents include concerns about parking and necessity. • A wild house party on Los Morros in Rancho Santa Fe results in stabbings in the early morning hours of Nov. 24. San Diego Sherriffs Deputies arrived to find nearly 200 people at the scene — among them several intoxicated minors —and evidence of a bloody crime. December • The RSF Golf Club proposes the removal of a number of trees on the course in an effort to improve playability on the course. The Association’s Committee on Natural Environment (CONE) and the golf club agree that the process should involve a community-wide meeting on the issue. The meeting will be held on Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. at the club.

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Education Matters/Opinion vided for the teens an assembly hall filled to the brim with gifts and a “shopping” experience of free jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses, T-shirts, shoes, socks, pajamas, hygiene and toiletry products, coffee mugs, books and school supplies. More than 30 volunteers from Friends helped set up the holiday party, which also featured a cookie decorating station, photo booth, and raffle with very cool prizes. Donations to the Friends bought for each of the teens an iPod, a specially created San Pasqual flash drive, plush sweatshirts and sturdy book bags emblazoned with the Friends of SPA school logo, and a $100 gift card to spend on themselves. Donations put to good use? None better. For those worried about giving money to charitable organizations, not knowing how the money will be spent, donating to Friends reaps visible rewards. The high emotions the teens express for what Friends does is equaled only by how the donors feel when they see the difference their contributions make. Watching the kids line up outside the door, eager to come in and “shop,” was in a way anti-climactic. If you expected to see downtrodden children bedraggled and forlorn, you would be disappointed. These kids are indistinguishable from the middleclass kids we see in our malls and on our streets. They look and sound and dress like our own kids – which is a good thing. Normal is the goal, and to make the teens feel good about themselves, loved, wanted and accepted. They are just kids like our kids – until you remember who they are and what they’ve been through. And then it makes you cry. But they are resilient – perhaps more so than we who gaze upon them with wonder at their courage and fortitude. You make the best of what life hands you, I suppose. A cake with my name on it “Holidays are particularly stressful for foster kids, who are constantly reminded of not being able to be in a traditional setting with family members,” said Friends founder and indefatigable leader Joan Scott. See FOSTERING, page 18

BY MARSHA SUTTON San Pasqual Academy is a public, fouryear, residential high school for foster children, administered under the direction of the San Diego County Office of Education’s Juvenile Court and Community Schools. According to the school’s website, SPA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and all teachers are fully credentialed. Classes are small, with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. To graduate, students need 220 credits and must complete core requirements in English, mathematics, science, social science, foreign language, physical education, a prescribed number of elective credits, and a senior project. The curriculum is based on California state standards. Because a major part of adolescent development includes extra-curricular activities, the Academy offers yearbook, drama, clubs, dances, Associated Student Body leadership, Spirit Days, assemblies, and a range of athletic pursuits including football, basketball, softball and volleyball. The facility calls itself “a bridge to knowledge, support and hope” for the foster teens. The goal on the website is “a rigorous academic program, combined with the experiences of a full extra-curricular program.” “We strive to provide a comprehensive school experience as much as possible, in terms of academics, extracurricular activities and athletics,” said San Diego County Office of Education’s Suzanne Miyasaki, the school’s principal. The core campus occupies about 50 acres of the expansive 238-acre property and has modern classrooms with computers and technology, a cafeteria, assembly hall, career

information center, gymnasium, weight room, health and wellness center, assembly hall, recreation fields and swimming pool. The residential cottages are considered by some to be the most unique feature of the facility. The spacious family-style homes, which accommodate up to eight youth, offer a common living area, dining area, kitchen, laundry space, youth bedrooms and bathrooms, and a suite for the adult houseparents who live with the kids. Each teen has a computer, and Internet access is available in the living area. The houseparents have personal space in an adjoining suite, which features a bedroom and bathroom, living room, dining area, and kitchen. “While each home has basic program rules and regulations to follow, there is flexibility to meet the needs of each youth,” the school’s website states. “Day-to-day family activities in the home include homework, planning and preparing meals, completing household chores, and participating in family meetings.” Housing is also provided for SPA alumni, school staff, senior volunteers and community members. In addition to accepting high school students in grades 9 through 12, San Pasqual Academy also takes younger siblings (no younger than 12) in an effort to keep families together. These middle school siblings attend an Escondido public school until they reach ninth grade and can attend SPA’s high school. San Pasqual Academy is a diverse campus with a rich blend of cultures. According to the website, approximately 33 percent of See ACADEMY, page 18

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youth are held back by the third grade, 35 percent are in special education, and as few as 15 percent enroll in college. It’s difficult for many of us who live securely in warm, stable, loving families to imagine this kind of life, but it’s not so hard to imagine how being a foster child would sap hope, optimism and motivation. After many years of planning, in 1999 the County of San Diego purchased a 238-acre campus in Escondido in San Pasqual Valley near the Wild Animal Park, with fantastical dreams of renovating the facility and creating a residential school for foster teens. After two years of modernizations funded through a collaborative public-private-business partnership, fantasy became reality. Doors opened in 2001 and San Pasqual Academy became the first residential education campus for foster youth in the nation. The facility is licensed to serve up to 184 children, with about 135 students ages 12 to 18 currently attending, all of whom are dependents and under the protection of the San Diego County juvenile court system. “San Pasqual Academy is a unique program that serves students who have faced challenges many of us can’t even imagine,” said Dr. Randy Ward, County Superintendent of Schools, in an email. “These kids have come from tough backgrounds but never let that stand in their way. “They’re fighters, and that includes fighting to catch up academically and excel in school. Thanks to collaboration with and support from community and business partners, we are able to facilitate hope for our students and put them on the path to success.” Normalcy is the goal The foster teens, however, need so much more than government agencies can provide. That’s where the remarkable work of the Friends of San Pasqual Academy comes in. The Friends of San Pasqual Academy assists the foster teens to help them become confident, productive, contributing, educated, successful adults, through donations and resources that improve, empower and enrich the children’s lives. A holiday party sponsored by Friends Dec. 6 pro-

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Fostering love and support BY MARSHA SUTTON Overuse of the w o r d “amazing” Marsha Sutton to describe events that fall far short of jaw-dropping, shocking or awe-filled (the amazing sale at Nordstrom; that amazing steak dinner; an amazing hair cut) is one of my pet peeves. But “amazing” comes close to describing what the organization called Friends of San Pasqual Academy does for the Academy’s foster kids. Formed in 2003, Friends of San Pasqual Academy was established as a nonprofit 501c3 organization to support the children of SPA. Since then, Friends has grown as word has spread of its heartfelt mission to be a lifeline to the children. Friends of San Pasqual Academy, based in Rancho Santa Fe, works closely with the school, which opened in 2001 to serve the needs of foster children in the county who have been unable to find permanent homes through adoption. Governmental agencies responsible for the care and protection of the county’s thousands of foster children have long recognized a critical need for stability in the lives of these youth. Foster children sometimes attend five or six different high schools by their sophomore year, and suffer from early years defined by poverty, abuse and neglect. Many children move frequently from one foster home to another, through no fault of their own, some living in up to a dozen different homes. Being continuously uprooted affects academic performance, emotional stability, social skills and dreams for success. According to the school’s website, many foster youth experience high numbers of home placements, lack fully developed independent living skills, are unable to form lasting relationships with peers and adults, fall behind in academics, leave foster care without earning a high school diploma, and have difficulties finding and keeping jobs. Many end up homeless. The academic picture is bleak, with studies indicating that 83 percent of foster

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FOSTERING continued from page 1 “Abuse, neglect and negative memories have been part of their lives.” Friends of San Pasqual Academy provides invaluable assistance to help these foster teens overcome their history, embrace normality, and become productive adults. Besides the annual holiday party, the Friends of San Pasqual Academy also provides many other events and gifts, all to make the special students at this most unique of schools feel supported: • Shop ‘til you drop back-to-school day • Staff appreciation day • Spring celebration • New Year’s Eve party with DJ • Senior prom • Graduation brunch and ceremony • Scholarships for graduates •Birthday parties and gifts • sports banquets and awards • Lettermen’s jackets • Yearbooks • Senior portraits At a celebration honoring the San Pasqual youth a few years back, SPA students

Rancho Santa Fe Review expressed their gratitude to donors with words that left many speechless. One said she had never had a birthday party, and Friends gave her not just a party but presents and a cake “with my name on it.” Another said about the Senior Prom that Friends provides: “I never saw a tuxedo before. We went to a place called the Hotel Del. I had asparagus. I never ate asparagus before.” San Pasqual, said another, is “family that doesn’t leave in a week or two.” Corsage Day by Friends assists students in making corsages for Prom Night. Senior Brunch recognizes the graduating seniors and provides them with basic supplies for college and independent living. Scholarships support graduates in their post-secondary education and career endeavors. And the list goes on and on. Friends of San Pasqual Academy, led by the enthusiastic and ever-cheerful Joan Scott, is a key component of the support system for these kids, one that provides stability, acceptance, love and guidance. December is a season of giving, a season of joy, but a season also to remember that not everyone lives as comfortably as we in these

affluent communities do. The dedication of all the partners at the school is impressive. The school’s 95 percent graduation rate is attributed to the hard work and commitment of the teens, the caring staff, and the safe and stable living environment. But there’s more to it than that for the foster children. There’s knowing that people – strangers – care deeply. The rewards are clearly a two-way street. Through their tireless efforts on behalf of the kids, the supporters of the Friends of San Pasqual Academy find meaning and great satisfaction in their ability to make a real difference in the lives of these children. The work of the Friends? It’s truly nothing short of amazing. For more information on Friends of San Pasqual Academy, call 858-759-3298 or visit www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org. Donations can be sent to Friends of San Pasqual Academy, PO Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. — Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@san.rr. com.

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ACADEMY continued from page 17 the students are Caucasian, 31 percent African-American, 24 percent Hispanic, 1 percent Asian/Pacific Islander, 3 percent Native American, and 8 percent bi-racial. The invitation for placement at San Pasqual Acade-

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Glenn Vanstrum mixes medicine, music, surfing with love of family, friends A Minnesotan by birth, Glenn Vanstrum majored in music at Grinnell College before attending UCSD med school and training in anesthesiology. He has surfed for 37 years, yet still wipes out frequently. A pianist since age 5, Vanstrum studied with Cecil Lytle and Nathan Schwartz. He practices daily and performs works from the classical, romantic, and modern repertoire on a regular basis, playing duos with violinist Roy Bak and trios with Bak and cellist Janet White. Vanstrum’s fiction has been Glenn Vanstrum published in LITnIMAGE, the Photo/Diane Vanstrum Bellevue Literary Review, and THEMA. His book of nature writing, “The Saltwater Wilderness” (Oxford), won a San Diego Book Award. Essays of his have appeared in Sierra, California Wild, and the Los Angeles Times. Vanstrum has e-published five novels and two story collections. Kirkus Reviews wrote of his novel, “Northern Liberties,” “smartly written” and “a fascinating read.” Find more surfing, writing, and music info at vanstrum.net Who or what inspires you? Music is my writing muse these days; along with my wife, Diane; surfing; and crazy stuff from the hospital. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? Such a fantasy… Beethoven at the head of the table, of course, the young Beethoven who could hear; and Mozart with his wife, Constanze; Brahms would have to be there to meet Ludwig and, of course, his friends, Robert and Clara Schumann, the former, hopefully, before he went insane. Franz Liszt could perform for us after dinner, and Albert Einstein —a fine amateur violinist in his own right — might round things out. Dream on, eh? What are your five favorite movies of all time? Diane and I are studying a slew of flicks now, since I’m writing a screenplay with the tagline, ”A young psychiatrist, ignoring her lecherous director, puts three musician-patients together to find that the deeper the madness, the sweeter the music. Brooklyn Notes.” My current five: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Shine,” “Music of the Heart,” “Mozart’s Sister,” and “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” What is it that you most dislike? Cancer. The body turning against itself. Pollution is analogous at a global level. What is your most-prized possession? That would be my family and our continuing good health. What do you do for fun? Surf. Or surf. Or, maybe, surf. What is your most-marked characteristic? I’ve always been the tall guy. What is your motto or philosophy of life? “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they ain’t.” Thanks, Yogi! What would be your dream vacation? Just had one. I stayed here with my wife and two sons, practiced trios with Roy Bak and Janet White, gave a solo concert at Encinitas Library, and had a great Thanksgiving dinner party. Did I mention there was also a bitchin’ NW swell? The Vanstrum gang (Erik, Nick, and moi) surfed together at WindanSea. That was a dream, and reality, too.

Local family competing to win Doritos Super Bowl commercial contest Snyders’ Helen Woodward adoptee, Charger, stars in 30-second production BY CLAIRE HARLIN Stacy and John Snyder love their mastiff mix, Charger, and when they were watching the homemade Doritos commercial contest submissions last year during the Super Bowl, they had no doubt in their minds that their Helen Woodward adoptee would be the next big TV star. “We were thinking, this dog, she just love to do tricks, so why don’t we submit her?” said Stacy, who has lived with John in Rancho Santa Fe for 28 years. The Snyders called together a little team to produce the 30-second Doritos commercial, which they entered into the “Crash the Super Bowl” contest last month. They brought together Rob Kuty, who works with Helen Woodward under his company, San Diego Pet Training, and previously trained Charger as a puppy transitioning from the shelter to the Snyders’ home. And finding their videographer was somewhat serendipitous — after months of searching, the Snyders discovered on a five-day trip to the Grand Canyon that a family friend who was there, Kevin Miller, is both a video editor and Rancho Santa Fe resident. Since there’s $1 million on the table for the winner of the contest, the Snyders made a deal with Kuty and Miller — split it three ways if they win.

John Snyder (left) and his dog, Charger, starred in a homemade Doritos commercial, which he submitted into the company’s 2012 “Crash the Super Bowl” contest. Rob Kuty (right) trained the dog for the production. Photo: Claire Harlin So far, the commercial, called “Cross- team or brand affiliations. Kuty said working with Charger to perword Charlie,” has been well-received. It’s gotten more than 1,000 views on Facebook fect her tricks wasn’t hard because she’s and it’s among videos with the highest rat- been learning tricks from an early age. She ings given by the company. But the biggest already knew how to open doors, but Kuty key to their success is getting the most votes taught her how to shut them, and also how from the public, and the commercials will to easily jump onto chairs and stand at atbe up for voting on the contest’s Facebook tention. “The hardest trick was getting her to page during the month of January, as well as through Xbox Live. Each person gets one put her paws on the counter and take a vote per day per platform, states the contest Dorito out of the bag without eating it,” he said. rules. Miller pieced together trick after trick, “Everybody who’s seen it, even people we don’t know, say they love it,” said John, and even chose shots in which Charger adding that the contest started off as ama- gives the most appropriate and funny exteurs-only but some contestants ended up pressions. “The facial expressions were hard,” said submitting major productions, which would have cost much more to make than theirs, Stacy, but she added that they are also one which was shot with an iPhone and had no of the most memorable elements of the overhead — save for a dozen or more bags of commercial. “We’d have a squeaky toy and get her attention, and capture her face right Doritos. “Ours is all homegrown, and we’re all when she tilts her head.” Kuty began his 13-years of training anifrom right here in the same community,” mals at SeaWorld, so he said he loves any Stacy said. The Snyders spent several months on opportunity to do theatre work that comes the commercial, which stars Charger open- his way. “When they called me, I jumped on it,” ing doors, wearing glasses and helping John solve the crossword clue, “world’s tastiest he said. Stacy, a former special education teachpotato chip.” After jumping onto the kitchen counter, sticking her nose in a Doritos er who has been volunteering for years for a bag, and bringing her owner chip after chip, variety of organizations, said her main motiJohn figures it out. For the purposes of the vator to win is getting to donate the money commercial only, the Snyders changed their to a cause she is already involved in — eidog’s name to Charlie, as contest rules dic- ther Helen Woodward, TERI, cancer research tate the commercials must not have any See CONTEST, page B19

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Hershey Felder plays Lincoln’s last doctor in ‘An American Story’ BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT Three years past the bicentennial of his birth, Abraham Lincoln is still going strong. Lincoln-related books appear regularly — there are an estimated 16,000 of them already — and this year, there are two new films: Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated “Lincoln” and the Tim Burton-produced opus, “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” There’s even a “Thinkin’ about Lincoln” rap song. But there are hardly any theater pieces about our 16th president, who was assassinated in a theater in 1865. Hershey Felder is filling that gap. A Canadian actor/pianist/ playwright/composer best known for his one-man shows playing keyboard luminaries like Gershwin, Bernstein, Beethoven and Chopin, Felder is stepping away from the piano to tell the story of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. “An American Story” will run for a month at the Birch North Park Theatre, starting Jan. 4. Set in New York City in 1932, “An American Story” is narrated by Dr. Charles Augustus Leale, who as a young army medic in 1865 happened to be seated near the president’s box in Ford’s Theatre the night Lincoln was shot and ended up attending to him during his final hours. A live or-

If you go What: ‘An American Story for Actor and Orchestra’ When: 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4-Feb. 3 Where: Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. Tickets: $58. Check Goldstar online for discounts Box Office: (619) 239-8836 Web: birchnorthparktheatre. net chestra backs Leale’s narration. Felder, who based his play on the words of Leale and Lincoln and his score on the songs of Stephen Foster, starts with Leale at age 90, going back in time to that fateful evening. He couldn’t save Lincoln — nobody could — but he stayed by his side. “It’s a great story, an important story about what it means to be American,” Felder said. “What touched me is what Leale said about that, in his own words.” Felder discovered Leale on the Internet, while researching another subject for a possible play. “God bless the Internet,” he said. “I was on the Library of Congress website, and found Leale’s speech, written at age 67, about

what happened when he was 23. He only told the story once, and once I read it, I was hooked.” Leale is the first non-famous person Felder has played, and the first one he truly likes. “All the others had to show their wares,” he said. “Leale was a quiet man, a really good guy, and there’s something to be said for that. He went on to create a hospital, he treated patients largely free of charge, and everything he did, he did quietly, never wanting to call attention to himself. My father is like that.” Billed as a world premiere, this is actually the second version of Felder’s life-of-Leale, death-ofLincoln story. The first, at the Pasadena Playhouse last spring, has been expanded, with the character’s age advanced to 90, so he could show more perspective on the event that shaped his life, and American history. Felder is also the show’s producer, backed by a production team of San Diegans, who were on board in Pasadena, and will tour with the show from here on. All are connected with The Old Globe Theatre, where several of Felder’s solo shows were staged. “They’re great people and close friends,” he said. “Doing the show with them, it’s like summer camp every day.”

Actor/playwright/composer Hershey Felder brings ‘An American Story’ to Birch North Park Theatre. COURTESY For this production, he has rented a house in La Jolla, where he can hold meetings and do some composing. He also has a home in Point Loma, along with homes in New York and Paris, all of which he shares with his wife, a former prime minister of Canada. “I’ve been all over the world,” he said. “But what I like best is returning here.”

At the beautifully restored Birch North Park Theatre, he will be able to recreate the look of Ford’s Theatre, where he played Gershwin, almost a decade ago. 2013 should be a busy year for Felder, who will be directing plays in Boston and Chicago and taking “An American Story” on the road. Catch him here, close to home, while you have the chance.

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From dinner parties to celebrity chef competitions, Anna ‘Naturalista’ is on a mission to heal

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BY CLAIRE HARLIN At the age of 8, Anna Allen endured having her back and knees broken when a gate support beam fell on her head and spine, and doctors told her she would have to take medication the rest of her life and never be able to walk normally. It was only a few years later, at age 11, when Allen endured a severe car accident, and in the years after that she experienced another car accident, a severe case of bronchitis, chronic migraines and walking pneumonia. She also developed fibromyalgia and anaphylaxis, a condition that almost killed her at age 23 when she consumed lobster that she didn’t know had been cooked in milk. These incidents and health issues are diverse and span more than half of the 36-year-old’s life, but she said they all have one over-arching thing in common — they were healed independently without medicine and with meditation, lifestyle changes and, more importantly, diet. “I wanted to prove to everyone the doctors were wrong,” said Allen, remembering the attitude she had nearly 30 years ago toward her first tragic accident. Raised in a vegetarian family that encouraged meditation, she said she learned early on that the mind could not only help her escape pain, but it also had the power to heal her injuries when she was physically unable to walk. “Through breathing exercises and meditation I could visualize the exercises I couldn’t do at the time, and I was reprogramming my brain to think my body is not broken, and changing the storyline of my brain made me able to recreate my cellular memory structure,” Allen said. Allen has coached locals through the same practices, and her story of an outer body experience during the two minutes her heart stopped after that dairy scare more than 10 years ago is published in the best-selling book, “Defining Moments of Courage.” But most San Diegans have come to know Allen as a celebrity chef. Better known as Anna Naturalista, Allen has for more than two years been holding healthy dinner demonstrations at private parties and big fundraising events in Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla and other ar-

Anna “Naturalista” Allen stands center with her team of “chefettes” at a private dinner demonstration on Dec. 14 in Rancho Santa Fe. Photo: Claire Harlin eas. She’s even led her clients on health food field trips through the aisles of Jimbo’s in the Del Mar Highlands. The local resident is the star of Naturalista TV, an online channel set to launch next spring on Sony BlueRay TV and on her website, www.AnnaNaturalista.com. She was led to that role after winning the title of “top chef” in May at the statewide Orange County Tastefest Celebrity Chef Challenge, a competition to create the best tasting healthy cuisine that’s replicable at home. Not only did she get the top honor, but she raked in first place awards in almost every other category — best appetizer salad, best entree and best dessert. Unlike the other competing chefs who wore white chef coats, Allen and her team of “chefettes” wore lacy, handmade aprons, putting a smile on the face of the judges panel, which included two chefs from Food Network’s “Private Chefs of Beverly Hills, as well as Chef Josie Smith-Malave from Bravo’s “Top Chef.”

Allen mainly spends her time, however, assisting her clients through private lifestyle and diet coaching, as well as holding private dinners. She’s taken on clients with various debilitating conditions and adapted diet and exercise plans for them to turn their health around. She also gives classes and is working on two books, a cookbook and a wellness guide that touches on topics such as personal care, keeping a healthy home, pet health, food, gardening and sustainability. Allen wears many hats, but there’s a central source of inspiration in everything she does — healing. “I became my own living example,” said Allen. “My career naturally happened by way of people watching me and saying, “Oh my God, what did you do? You don’t have your cane or your neck brace anymore.” And she said her mission to heal means shifting consciousness from conventional, processed decision making to healthier, more sustainable living. “I’m not trying to convert anyone to raw or vegan or anything like that,” she said. “I’m trying to get people to understand that healthy nutrition is absolutely delicious and that you can enjoy health with ease and grace.” To see Anna Naturalista in action, visit her next event, on Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. at La Jolla’s Harvard Cookie Girl (7441 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, 92037; www.harvardcookingirl. com) or for more information, visit www.AnnaNaturalista. com.

San Diego International Auto Show runs Dec. 27-30 Representatives from 36 leading automotive manufacturers will be on-site to answer questions about the latest vehicles at The San Diego International Auto Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 27-30, at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive. The event is presented by the New Car Dealers Association of San Diego County. Tickets: $9-$12 at www.sdautoshow.com

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Orpheus Speaks presented by Write Out Loud Orpheus Speaks—a unique series of short stories read aloud by talented actors—returns to the Athenaeum on Monday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. Artistic Director Veronica Murphy explains, “All of us were read to as children and we loved it. Why did it stop? We adults enjoy a good story as much as children do, but the story has to be worth our while, beautifully written and expertly presented. When those elements combine, magic ensues.” Tickets: $12 members/$17 nonmembers ljathenaeum.org/lectures Call (858) 454-5872

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Nicholas McGegan, music director Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 8 p.m. MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Tickets: $75, $55, $25 Don’t miss this San Francisco-based ensemble, dedicated to historically informed performances of baroque, classical and early-romantic music on original instruments, perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons alongside works by Pergolesi, Locatelli, Durante and Corelli.

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Pan Roasted Baja California Jumbo Prawns and Goat Cheese Orzo Pasta

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■ Signature Dish: Char-Grilled Free Range ■ Happy Hour: No Chicken with Tomato and Onion Jam ■ Hours: • Dinner-dance cruise boarding: 7 p.m. ■ Open Since: 1915 • Cruising: 7:30-10 p.m. • Tuesday-Saturday ■ Reservations: Recommended

The 115-foot California Princess is one of two yachts used for the dinner-dance cruises.

Flagship Cruises introduces a new menu BY KELLEY CARLSON here are a number of dining establishments that serve gourmet food and offer stunning ocean views along the coastline of San Diego County. But very few are actually on the water. Flagship Cruises & Events is one of the exceptions, offering dinners, brunches, luncheons for private charters, and fare for other special occasions aboard yachts that cruise along 25 miles of San Diego Bay. The signature event is the 2.5-hour dinner-dance cruise, Tuesdays through Saturdays. (Mondays are added in the summer.) Reservations are preferred, but prospective guests are also welcome to walk up to the company’s booth on Harbor Drive and buy tickets. Once their passes are in hand, people are directed to board either the California Princess or the Spirit of San Diego vessels. The 115-foot California Princess — used during evenings when fewer patrons are expected — contains two enclosed, climatecontrolled decks that feature Honduran mahogany and cherry wood, along with modern, yet classic teak furniture. The enclosed decks are connected by a “sweeping Cinderella” stairway; above them is a 1,600-square-foot, open-air observation deck ideal for dancing, socializing, and taking in the views of downtown San Diego. In many ways, the Spirit of San Diego is similar, yet it’s the larger of the two yachts at 146 feet. It provides 360-degree views from each of its three levels and has an interior that showcases rich mahogany, brass and lush carpeting. As guests board their vessel, they are greeted by crewmembers and presented with chilled flutes of bubbly. Patrons are then asked to pose and smile for souvenir photos.

T The salad consists of young local greens, green apple julienne, California sun-dried cranberries, chiffonade of fresh basil, candied walnuts, blue cheese crumbles and apple cider vinaigrette.

Classic Cheese Cake and Driscoll Farms Berries are sprinkled with sugar and soaked in their natural syrups. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON

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■ This week’s recipe: Flagship Cruise’s Roasted Butternut Squash Soup While waiting for the cruise to begin, some wander over to the cocktail bar, which offers selections such as the Fish Bone, a mix of Malibu Coconut Rum, blue Curacao, melon liqueur, orange juice, sweet ‘n’ sour and lemon-lime soda, and served over rocks. Others head to the observation deck to drink in the surroundings. A half-hour after boarding begins, people take their seats in the main dining area, as the yacht leaves the dock and begins sailing; then it’s time to dine. Executive Chef Brian Gist recently introduced a menu with all-new appetizers, entrees and desserts. “Guests have always told us our food was beyond anything they would have ever expected on a bay cruise,” Gist said. “We’ve taken that feedback and used it to shape our extended menu and to offer even more of a restaurant experience.” Because Flagship is owned by San Diego’s Engel family, Gist believes it is important to

support other local businesses and turns to area vendors for ingredients and other items. He acquires vegetables and fruits from Moceri Produce, sustainable seafood from Chesapeake Fish Co., and bread and desserts from St. Tropez Bakery. Furthermore, everything is cooked onboard, from raw to finished product. The dining experience kicks off with appetizers such as the rich and creamy Hazelnut Encrusted Baked Brie with Black Mission Fig Port Wine Jam, and the Grilled and Chilled Asparagus with Creamy Burrata Mozzarella and Fresh Tomato-Basil Concasse. Among the entree choices is Pan Roasted Baja California Jumbo Prawns and Goat Cheese Orzo Pasta, featuring prawns marinated with basil, garlic and olive oil, then seared and roasted, and served on a bed of Goat Cheese Orzo Pasta. Another selection is the Char-grilled FreeRange Chicken with Tomato and Onion Jam, served over sautéed wild arugula and alongside a Ramona sage-infused whipped red-skin potato. Children’s dinners, for ages 4 to 12, include macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, two large chocolate-chip cookies and fruit. Meanwhile, the meal is enhanced with low-key music. Guests who are celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or engagements are recognized. To wrap up the dinner, there are several dessert options, including Classic Cheese Cake and Driscoll Farms Berries that are sprinkled with sugar and soaked in their natural syrups; and the dark chocolate-andcaramel Pecan Brownie and Justin Starboard Chocolate Ganache, topped with a scoop of vanilla-bean ice cream. Once guests are finished eating, they head to one of the upper decks for dancing and views of the nighttime skyline.

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Artist’s whimsical ‘Library’ takes new look at Athenaeum BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT Artist Mathieu Gregoire is known for his large-scale public projects, as well as more intimate temporary installations using found and fabricated objects. His skill at the latter is on display this month in his first solo show at the Athenaeum. Gregoire has incorporated images of books, plants, fabrics and fragments of architectural features from the music and arts library into his show, titled “Library.” He even sanded down a gallery wall to reveal all the layers of paint used in past exhibitions. It’s his way of looking at the different layers that make up the Athenaeum. “What do you do in a library?” he asked himself, swiftly answering the question: “You look up things. You look up the relations between things. You connect ideas. That’s the key to my installation.” “Library” is all about making connections, finding new ways of looking at things. This is not an exhibit to rush through. Every section expands in interest as you give it more careful attention. Consider the large black-andwhite wall pieces: all the black shapes are negative spaces. The black symbols that look like some form of Hebraic alphabet: They’re what he calls “nesting forms,” puzzle-like pieces that fit inside one another.

The artist calls his repurposing of the Athenaeum’s sculpture stands ‘playing with blocks.’ PHOTO/MAURICE HEWITT

If you go • What: Mathieu Gregoire’s ‘Library’ • When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, to Dec. 29. Closed Sunday, Monday • Where: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla • Admission: Free • Contact: (858) 454-5872 And the different-sized blocks arranged in a corner of the gallery: they’re the Athenaeum’s sculpture stands, some sanded-down, some in miniature, re-purposed as sculp-

North Coast Rep presents Sister’s Christmas Catechism through Dec. 30 It’s “CSI: Bethlehem,” in a holiday mystery extravaganza by Maripat Donovan with Jane Morris. Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages: Whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir, as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any ever seen, 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 30 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. Tickets: $25-$35. (858) 481-1055. northcoastrep.org

tures themselves. “This is just me playing with blocks,” said the artist. “I like painting with a sander, too.” Project Manager of UCSD’s Stuart Collection, a campus-wide smorgasbord of site-specific public art pieces, Gregoire is also a lecturer in UCSD’s visual arts department and an art consultant who advises institutions like Stanford and UC San Francisco on how to assemble collections that will work in their own special contexts. Shining through all these lofty credentials are flashes of humor, a clear delight in turning aesthetics on its ear, as he did with palm twigs he bent, broke, and glued together upside down to make a kind of tree for “Library.” “A lot of my work is about nature and the opposite of nature — nature and artifice,” he said. The exhibit continues in the Reading Room’s glass cabinets, where Gregoire mixes books from the library’s collection with small pieces of his own that relate to the books, in form or in subject. The closer you look, the more relations you’ll see. When you’re ready for a change from the ho-ho-ho holiday madness, take a quiet break at Mathieu Gregoire’s “Library.” It will be a real treat for your eyes and your mind.

Mathieu Gregoire with his wife, Amanda, an artist herself, and daughter of artist Manny Farber. PHOTO/MAURICE HEWITT

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Gem Fair coming to Del Mar Fairgrounds Gem Faire will be in Del Mar on Jan. 18-20, 2013 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall. Hours are Friday, noon-6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $7, valid for the entire weekend. Free parking refund! Over 70 world-renowned importers, exporters and manufacturers will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, findings and much more at incredibly low prices. Finished and unfinished jewelry, rare gemstones, jewelry making tools, supplies and boxes will be available all under one roof. Have your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop. Plus, enter for a chance to win cool prizes every hour throughout the weekend. Mark your calendar! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity. Buy quality jewelry, gems, and beads directly from the source right in your town at Gem Faire. For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire, Inc. at 503-252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com.

Village Church Community Theater to hold auditions The Village Church Community Theater in Rancho Santa Fe will be holding auditions for the musical adaptation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helen Kellerâ&#x20AC;? on Jan. 7, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.. For more information and an appointment, visit www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org ormargiew@villagechurch.org.

Presentation on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stained Glass Windows of France: Sublime Light and Colorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to be held at Solana Beach Library Jan. 10 On Thursday night, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Solana Beach Library, the Friends of the Library are hosting a presentation by Francine Jensen on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stained Glass Windows of France: Sublime Light and Colors.â&#x20AC;? In this lecture Francine will recount, through slides, the history of the stained glass windows in the various regions of France and describe the technical evolution and trends of this special art form over the course of centuries. Although Francine is a biological scientist by training, her leisure-time passion has been the study of French art and history. The Solana Beach Library is located at 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075 (telephone 858-755-1404). This program is free to the public.

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After 40 years, local men still steering YMCA service club BY CLAIRE HARLIN When Fred Pahl first met Edgar Engert in 1972, he said the local man, who worked for 44 years as a landscaper at the Paul Ecke Ranch, was shy and never spoke in groups. But if you knew Engert now, at age 76 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a high-spirited, outgoing leader who starts conversation with nearly everyone he passes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that description would be hard to believe. Engert has come to be known in North County as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Encinitas.â&#x20AC;? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headed the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, spearheaded Encinitas events like their holiday parade and Octoberfest, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the longest-standing member on the board of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, which has for decades served communities from Encinitas to Del Mar to Rancho Santa Fe. But highest on Engertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of achievements is the fact that he helped start the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service club 40 years ago. Once known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club,â&#x20AC;? the group has, to date, raised more than $750,000 for the Magdalena Ecke Y. Pahl, the Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former executive director, saw a need for the service organization in 1972, and approached 30 local men who he asked to help charter the club. Well-known horticulturist Paul Ecke Junior introduced Paul to Engert, his landscaper, who Ecke said would be a great person to head the club. Engert is still a leader in the club today, having progressed to head of the club on regional and international levels as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Ecke] said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have just the guy for you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He introduced me to Edgar because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gogetter, a dynamo.â&#x20AC;? said Pahl, adding that the group became the first co-ed Y service club in the world when Engertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Renate, became president in 1975. It was at that time when the group changed its name to the North Coast Y Service Club. For those who have attended the Y, they may have noticed the remodeled preschool, youth camp programs and structural improvements to the aquatic park, but they may not have known that those assets are the results of people like Pahl and Engert, as well as other members of the North Coast Y Service Club. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why, on the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th anniversary, members are holding a commemorative event to recognize the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts. The event is open to the public and will be held at 6 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2013 at The Grauer School, located at 1500 S. El Camino Real. The North Coast Y Service Club is comprised of members from a variety of backgrounds, from retirees to working people to stay-at-home moms. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual flower sales, which include the poinsettia sale that recently wrapped up, bring in some $8,000 to $12,000 in sales each year, and the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday giving campaign brings in about $250,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about $8,000 of which is usually raised annually by Engert himself. The service club also holds an annual casino night that brings in about $18,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being part of this club has changed my life because I feel good about doing something for the community,â&#x20AC;? said Engert, who is still very active in the club with his wife. He also said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happy to see the Y, which was once small, grow into a 20-acre, ocean-view facility with an extensive number of programs and activities for all ages.

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Engert and Renate travel internationally every year to meet with service groups from Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all over the world, from Japan to China to Europe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting to sit around a table of people with all different languages and make wonderful friendships around the world,â&#x20AC;? Engert said. Pahl said he sees Engert as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y success story,â&#x20AC;? and a true leader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He helps people at our club know they are part of something larger,â&#x20AC;? Pahl said. The service club, which is welcoming new members, meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. at the Ecke YMCA, located at 200 Saxony Road in Encinitas. For more information, find the North Coast Y Service Club on Facebook or visit https://ysmennorthcoast.samariteam.com/. For event ticket information, email the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokeswoman, Michele Wegman, at wegali@cox.net.

The Coastal Cities Jazz Band, along with guest Bernie Dresel, will present a tribute to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Band Drummersâ&#x20AC;? on Jan. 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Carlsbad Community Church. The concert will feature music that became popular when performed by famous drummers such as: Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa and Ed Shaughnessy to name a few. Bernie Dresel presently holds the drum chair in Gordon Goodwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grammy-nominated Big Phat Band. For 15 years prior, Dresel was with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, a Grammy Award winner. ModernDrummers Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s readers poll named him todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Band Drummerâ&#x20AC;? and Drum Magazine honored him with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;2002 Drummieâ&#x20AC;? for best big band drummer. Tunes like Gene Krupaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing, Sing, Singâ&#x20AC;?, Louie Bellsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Air Mail Specialâ&#x20AC;?, Buddy Richâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love for Sale,â&#x20AC;? along with charts from the Big Phat Band library will be on the program. Cost is $15; $12 for seniors and students. For advance tickets, contact Gary Adcock at 858-775-1113.

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Italian eatery brings the island of Capri to Carmel Valley, Poway BY CLAIRE HARLIN Home to many artists and writers who have sought inspiration from natural beauty, the Italian island of Capri is a star-studded vacation spot that has historically been progressive and fastevolving — much like the career of Sal Ercolano, a native of the island who has developed neighborhood restaurants fashioned after his European birthplace. Villa Capri has been a Carmel Valley staple in Piazza Carmel for more than 10 years. In addition, Ercolano and co-owner/chef Antonio Viscito earlier this year brought the upscale trattoria concept to Poway, adding location-specific menu items and a wine bar. Italian restaurants are often referred to as “trattorias,” but under the true definition of the word, Villa Capri fits the bill — with a contemporary twist. If you came across a trattoria in Italy, it wouldn’t be in a city, said Ercolano. It would be in a suburb and it would be casual, a real neighborhood destina-

“Capri has always been sophisticated and fish is the No. 1 item,” said Ercolano. “It’s the one place you can find all the local lobsters and shrimps.” He said the seafood risotto captures the essence of the island, but he also brings to the table several other authentic recipes. The word “caprese,” often seen on Italian menus, literally means “from the island of Capri” and the Villa Capri menu includes ravioli caprese and mozzarella caprese, which we more commonly call the caprese salad. For dessert, the restaurant offers a torta caprese, which is a flowerless cake with chocolates and almonds. Ercolano said restaurant guests’ longtime favorite dish, however, is the Jewish-style artichokes, which are sautéed until crispy with parsley and basil. Ercolano not only has caprese customs at heart, but he has running a restaurant in his genes. His family opened a restaurant in Capri when he was 6, which he eventually took over and sold to work at a restaurant in Bermuda. Call today! (760)230-2040 • www.pilates2u.com There he learned English and entrepreneurship fast, and after two years he moved to Manhattan, where he became a restaurant manager. He later spent time managing an Italian eatery in Hong Kong before settling down in San Diego, and it’s no wonder he successfully started 16 restaurants here, some of which he sold and some he kept. “I was born to be a resPilates 2 U taurant operator,” he said. Pilates Personal Training “It’s in my blood.” Villa Capri is located in at Your Location! Piazza Carmel at 3870 Valley With Reformer! Centre Drive, #301, Carmel Valley (San Diego), 92130. For more information, visit www. My Studio in Encinitas! $49 for villacapriristorante.com or call $90 for 2 Private Sessions 858-720-8777. 3 Private Sessions (First-Time Clients Only. One Note: Business spotlights (First-Time Clients Only. One per person. Expires 3/1/13 - with are developed through this newsper person. Expires 3/1/13 - with reformer depending on location.) reformer depending on location.) paper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Del Mar Heights Winterfest Del Mar Heights Elementary School held its annual Winterfest Program Dec. 20. The festive event included musical performances by students. The Kindergartners will sing at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon performance will start with the first graders at 12:35 p.m.

A large crowd at Winterfest 2012 Bob and the Cats rock the crowd

CV Middle School’s ‘Bob & the Cats’ concert

The Carmel Valley Middle School FacultyStudent Rock Band “Bob & the Cats” held a festive holiday performance Dec. 20. Photos/Jon Clark

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First Thursdays host the Eve Selis Band “Christmas Unplugged” was the theme of First Thursdays this month at the Del Mar Powerhouse with Eve Selis and her band playing selections from their soon-to-be-released holiday CD. First Thursdays is produced by the Cultural Arts Committee of the Del Mar Foundation. For more information, go to www.delmarfoundation.org. Courtesy photos

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Breast cancer survivors help the homeless Carmel Valley resident Lynn Flanagan’s breast cancer support group held its annual holiday party Dec. 15 at Flanagan’s home. Rather than hold a gift exchange for themselves, this group of breast cancer survivors each brought a sleeping bag to donate to Father Joe’s Villages for the homeless. A total of 25 sleeping bags were donated. The members believe that “the best cure for one’s own issues is to focus on the needs of others.” Breast surgeon Dr. Michele Car- Gill Graham, Joanne Williams, Lynn penter and Scripps Clinic oncologist Dr. Flanagan, Karen Hutchinson and Michael Kosty also attended the event. Anne Rosner with sleeping bags to Photos/McKenzie Images be donated to the homeless

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Optimists host Holiday Party

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LEGAL NOTICES Legals City of Del Mar Planning Commission Agenda Del Mar Communications Center 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES UPDATE PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Non-Application Items) 1. BrieďŹ ng from Commissioners Blick and Corcoran on the December 17, 2012 Community Roundtable on the I-5 North Coast Corridor Transportation Demand Management Plan hosted by SANDAG iCommute. HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

DISCUSSION AND BRIEFING (Application Items) NEW APPLICATION(s) ITEM 1 TPM-12-01 CDP-12-09 APN: 300-072-14 Location: 150 12th Street Owners/ Applicants: Mary Walshok Agent: Sowards and Brown Engineering, Inc. Zone: R-2 Environmental Status: Exempt Contact Person: Jean CrutchďŹ eld, Associate Planner Description: A request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and a Coastal Development Permit to create a condominium form of ownership for two residential units in the R2 Zone. Note: The project is located in the Coastal Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeals zone. ITEM 2 TVS-12-01 Applicants: Del Mar Woods Homeowners Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addresses: 110, 120, 124, 126, 128, 130, Spinnaker Court; 118 Surfview Court; 245, 247, 251, 257, 259, 261, 271, 269 Stratford Court; 222, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 250, 292 Dolphin Cove Court; and 299 Sea Forest Court

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NORTH COAST Tree Owner: Torrey PaciďŹ c Corp. Site Address (Tree/Vegetation Location): 110 Stratford Court Staff Contact: Matt Bator, AICP, Senior Planner Description: The applicants are seeking relief under DMMC Chapter 23.51 (Trees, Scenic Views and Sunlight) for claims of scenic view blockage from trees/vegetation located on a neighboring property. ADJOURNMENT pc2012 01-08. 12/27/12. DM831 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031825 Fictitious Business Name(s): Beverages and Bliss Located at: 606 3rd Ave. #301, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 606 3rd Ave. #301, San Diego, CA 92101. This business is

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-032321 Fictitious Business Name(s): The Mate Doctor Located at: 1006 Via Carina, Vista, CA, 92081, San Diego County. Mailing Address: same. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business was 12/01/2006. This business is hereby registered by the following: Julie L. Holley, 1006 Via Carina, Vista, CA 92081. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/13/2012. Julie L. Holley. CV429. Dec. 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2012-00087502-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice PETITION OF: George Morgan & Miranda Morgan for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: George Morgan & Miranda Morgan ďŹ led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name a. Maria George Fouad Morgan to Proposed Name Maria Anna Morgan. Present Name b. Jolie George Fouad Morgan to Proposed Name Jolie Justina Morgan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must ďŹ le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely ďŹ led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Jan 25,

2013. Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 46. The address of the court is: 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Carmel Valley News. Date: Dec. 12, 2012. Robert J. Trentacosta Judge of the Superior Court CV428. Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-030973 Fictitious Business Name(s): Chrysanthemum Software Located at: 3811 Colina Dorada Drive #A208, San Diego, CA, 92124, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 10601-G361 Tierrasanta Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Timothy J. Gillis, 3811 Colina Dorada Drive #A208, San Diego, CA 92124-3806. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/27/2012. Timothy J. Gillis. DM826. Dec. 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-032141 Fictitious Business Name(s): 33rd Parallel Marketing Located at: 2020 Christy Lane, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 10/1/12. This business is hereby registered by the following: SMRT Accessories, 2020 Christy Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/11/2012. Jim Benedict. DM824. Dec. 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031509 Fictitious Business Name(s): Blue Bio Fuel Located at: 15190 Penasquitos Dr., San Diego, CA, 92129, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business was 12/01/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Chris Youngjae Cho, 15190 Penasquitos Dr., San Diego, CA 92129. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/04/2012. Chris Youngjae Cho. DM823. Dec. 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031641 Fictitious Business Name(s): Millions Of Miniatures Located at: 900 Santa Hidalga, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The ďŹ rst day of business was 11/01/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Kirsten Harless, 900 Santa Hidalga, Solana Beach, CA 92075, Anita Harless, 900 Santa Hidalga, Solana Beach, CA 92075. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/05/2012. Kirsten Harless. DM821. Dec. 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031175 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Dentistry for You b. Dentistry for You With Care Located at: 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd. #G, San Diego, CA, 92126, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 11/1/12. This business is hereby registered by the following:

Mitra Javidan D.M.D., PC, 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd. #G, San Diego, CA 92126, CA. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/29/2012. Mehran Mazdyasni. DM820. Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 2013 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00152698-PR-PW-CTL Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1409 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 Madge Bradley Estate of: ROBERT MATHEW IRISH, Decedent To all heirs, beneďŹ ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT MATHEW IRISH, aka BOB IRISH. A Petition for Probate has been ďŹ led by MICHELE IRISH in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The petition for Probate requests that MICHELE IRISH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicile are available for examination in the ďŹ le kept by the court. The petition request authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person ďŹ les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 1/17/13, Time: 1:30 p.m., Dept.: PC-2. Address of court: same as noted above. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or ďŹ le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must ďŹ le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of ďŹ rst issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for ďŹ ling claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the ďŹ le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may ďŹ le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ďŹ ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: RUSSELL E. GRIFFITH Rochelle & GrifďŹ th, LLP 1991 Village Park Way, Ste. 105 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-944-9901 DM819, Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031758 Fictitious Business Name(s): Goldstar Properties, LLC

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Located at: 1011 Camino Del Mar #210, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22873, San Diego, CA 92192. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Goldstar Properties, LLC, 1521 Concord Pike #301, Wilmington, Delaware 19803, Delaware. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2012. Lorraine S. Hertzberg. DM818. Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031238 Fictitious Business Name(s): Sampson Asset Management Located at: 12702 Via Cortina #101, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Joseph A. Sampson, 12702 Via Cortina #101, Del Mar, CA 92014, Diane Sampson, 12702 Via Cortina #101, Del Mar, CA 92014. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/30/2012. Joseph A. Sampson. DM817. Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-030970 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Orion Creative Group, Inc. b. Orion Creative Group Located at: 11230 Sorrento Valley Rd., Ste. 200, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 3/19/2009. This business is hereby registered by the following: Orion Creative Group Inc., 11230 Sorrento Valley Rd., Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92130, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/27/2012. Harley Orion. CV430. Dec. 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 10, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-030972 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. La Jolla Cab b. Clairemont Cab c. Balboa Cab d. Clairemont Mesa Cab Located at: 5110 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Apt. #314, San Diego, CA, 92117, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Mehmet Aykilic, 5110 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #314, San Diego, CA 92117. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/27/2012. Mehmet Aykilic. DM816. Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2012, Jan. 3, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2012-00058885-CU-PT-NC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO North County Division, 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, CA 92081 PETITION OF: Cindy Whitmarsh on behalf of minors for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Cindy Whitmarsh on behalf of minors ďŹ led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name a. Cindy Jean Whitmarsh to Proposed Name Cindy Jean

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Whitmarsh-Sweeney; Present Name b. Jaden Nicole Whitmarsh to Proposed Name Jaden Nicole Sweeney-Whitmarsh; Present Name c. Kendall Lee Whitmarsh to Proposed Name Kendall Lee Sweeney-Whitmarsh. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Jan. 29, 2013. Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Mar Times. Date: 12/3/12. Aaron H. Katz Judge of the Superior Court DM815. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031335 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. McMaverick Advertising b. Maverick Advertising Located at: 4653 Carmel Mnt. Rd., Ste. 308, #88, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife. The first day of business was 11/29/12. This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Gallagher, 4653 Carmel Mnt. Rd., Ste. 308, Unit #88, San Diego, CA 92130, Lisa Gallagher, 4653 Carmel Mnt. Rd.,

Ste. 308, Unit 88, San Diego, CA 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/03/2012. Lisa Gallagher. CV427. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031445 Fictitious Business Name(s): MBF Solutions Located at: 13295 Tiverton Road, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 1/15/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Scott Arnold, 13295 Tiverton Road, San Diego, CA 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/03/2012. Scott Arnold. CV426. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-030625 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Grand Del Mar Limousine b. Grand Del Mar Limo Located at: 12757 Seabreez Farms Dr., San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. Mailing Address: same. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 11/21/12. This business is hereby registered by the following: Samad Parvin, 12757 Seabreeze Farms Dr. #9, San Diego, CA 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/21/2012. Samad Parvin. DM813. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031080 Fictitious Business Name(s): Organize, Coordinate, Design Located at: 2941 Unicornio St. Apt. B, Carlsbad, CA, 92009, San Diego

County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Kristina Boling, 2941 Unicornio St. Apt. B, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/28/2012. Kristina Boling. DM812. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-031246 Fictitious Business Name(s): Airport & Railroad Safety Consulting Group Located at: 1902 Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 11/27/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Aviation & Railroad Transportation ADM. Inc., 340 W. 32nd Street Suite 441, Yuma, Arizona 85364, Arizona. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/30/2012. Kenneth M. Bettencourt. DM811. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-030740 Fictitious Business Name(s): Entree Nous Located at: 2081 Sea Village Circle, Cardiff, CA, 92007, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 01/01/2000. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jessica Leibovich Veseskis, 2081 Sea Village Circle, Cardiff, CA 92007. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/26/2012. Jessica Leibovich Veseskis. DM809. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012

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