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Proposed parent survey fails to pass vote BY KAREN BILLING Rancho Santa Fe School District Trustee Todd Frank proposed the idea of conducting a school-wide parent survey but did not receive the majority vote of support needed from his fellow board members at the board’s Feb. 7 meeting (final vote was 2-2, with one trustee absent). Frank said he thought it would be a good way to get significant feedback from the parents, particularly the “non-vocal, non-complainers,” for strategic planning and goal setting. “It’s a way to prioritize actions based on objective data rather than ‘I feel’ or ‘I heard,’” Frank said. District Superintendent Lindy Delaney did not support the idea of a survey. “With all due respect, I don’t personally feel the need for survey,” Delaney said. “For me, taking a look at the organization as a whole, not that there isn’t room for improvement, but I think we’re doing really well.” She said the district works hard to maintain very open communication with the parents and people are always coming to her with their concerns. “I don’t see a lot of people coming to the board meetings to say they’re unhappy with what’s going on,” Delaney said. “Unless there’s an overpowering or overwhelming question I think we should just be happy and enjoy where we are.” Board President Marti Ritto and Vice President Richard Burdge voted against Frank’s motion to request that Delaney come See SURVEY, page 28
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RSF Association to ask county to study traffic signalization BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association’s roundabout discussion continues to go ‘round. A large crowd of about 120 people attended the Feb. 7 meeting at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club as the board decided what its response would be to the county’s draft environmental impact report on three roundabouts proposed for Del Dios Highway/Paseo Delicias. Due to the disruption the roundabout construction would cause to the community and with the knowledge that traffic on Del Dios has actually gone down in the past few years, the Association approved a motion to send a letter to the Coun-
ty Supervisors informing them that the Association does not object to the Supervisors certifying the EIR, with the recommendations that the county reduce the diameter of the La Valle Plateada/Montevideo and the Via de la Valle/Paseo Delicias roundabouts and do a complete study of traffic signalization at those intersections. The RSF Association board also voted to form an ad hoc committee to work with the county on traffic signal design as the alternative has never been studied or designed in great detail. While the board had reservations about roundSee TRAFFIC, page 28
Grading resumes at Whispering Palms Judge’s ruling clears way for long-delayed development
Patty and Savana Lendrum enjoy Kids Korps’ Hearts, Hats and Heels luncheon and fashion show Feb. 6 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. For more, see page 12 . PHOTO/JON CLARK
BY JOE TASH Grading resumed Tuesday (Feb. 12) on a controversial and long-delayed commercial and residential development at the entrance to the Whispering Palms community, following a judge’s ruling that cleared a legal obstacle to the project. On Jan. 31, Superior Court Judge Earl H. Maas III issued a ruling that in effect lifted a suspension of the project that had been in place for about two years, said Wayne Brechtel, attorney for Newport Pacific, Inc., the developer of the project, which is called Palma de la Reina. The project is planned for a 4.3-acre parcel at Via de la Valle and Cancha de Golf. It will include 54 apartments, 19,500 square feet of office and 9,500 square feet of retail space. The parcel is the last large, undeveloped piece of land within the Whispering Palms community, which consists of about 600 homes and condominiums. Richard Cavanaugh, owner of Newport Pacific, developed Whispering Palms starting in 1963.
Grading resumed this week on a 4.3-acre parcel at Via de la Valle and Cancha de Golf. Photo/Jon Clark Cavanaugh has been working to develop the 4.3-acre parcel since 1991, said Brechtel. An earlier plan to build an assisted living facility met with strong opposition from Whispering Palms residents and others in the community, and was later withdrawn. “It has been a long journey,” said Brechtel. The current plan for Palma de la Reina is no more popular. It is opposed by the Whispering Palms Community Council — See WHISPERING, page 28
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RSF School to begin enrolling kindergarten and new students K-8 Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by October 1, 2013? Rancho Santa Fe School District and R. Roger School will begin enrolling kindergarten and new students K-8 for the 2013-2014 school year starting Friday, March 1. Please come to the school office located at 5927 La Granada between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, to pick up your enrollment paperwork. Please bring your Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN#) to verify your residency in order to receive a packet. The school’s K-6 Principal, Kim Pinkerton, will be hosting kindergarten orientation on Feb. 27 and March 27 at 9 a.m. at R. Roger Rowe School. Please plan to attend one of these orientations to find out what a kindergarten day is like at R. Roger Rowe School. If you are enrolling a new student in grades 1-8 please call Marsha Portugal at 858-756-1141, extension 106 to set up an appointment for a “Prospective Parent Meet and Greet� with one of the school principals.
RSF School board may alternate meeting times At the direction of the Rancho Santa Fe School Board, Superintendent Lindy Delaney is developing a potential schedule for school board meetings from April through the end of 2013 that would alternate meeting times between 6 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Board member Todd Buchner said that the earlier meeting times could facilitate greater access for the parent community. Delaney said she would bring a tentative schedule plan back to the March 7 meeting. — Karen Billing
Shade structures discussed for Rowe field bleachers RSF School District Superintendent Lindy Delaney is trying to bring a little shade to R. Roger Rowe School’s sun-drenched playing field bleachers. “It gets rather hot up there with the artificial turf,� Delaney said. The Rancho Santa Fe School board reviewed one plan for potential shade structures but passed on it for being too expensive at $82,544. The school’s architect, Debbie VaughnCleff, said the site faces some challenges with engineering, having to “squeeze� in the poles for the shade canopy as they can’t
be too close to the track for safety purposes. She advised against going through with the plan presented at last week’s meeting for being too costly. Board Vice President Richard Burdge said it seemed like a “huge amount of money� to spend to cover bleachers for games that often last just an hour. Delaney agreed that the plan was too expensive and said she would continue to look for more options, such as covering just one bleacher. “We need to cover them at some point somehow,� Delaney said. — Karen Billing
San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Ken Noah to retire in June San Dieguito Union High School District Board President Barbara Groth has announced that Superintendent Ken Noah informed the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees of his decision to retire as superintendent of the district effective June 30. Noah has been with the district since July 1, 2008. Noah expressed his deep gratitude to the board, district staff, students and community for the opportunity to serve as superintendent. He indicated that he will be forever grateful for the patience, understanding and support he has received the past four-and-one-half years. He said that he is most proud of the work undertaken by the district to improve student achievement and pointed to the recent passage of Proposition AA as a highlight of his tenure, stating that, “the work to improve, renovate and construct facilities will serve students for generations to come.� He said that he believes the time is right for leadership transition in the district with much firmly in place with respect to the organization and its future, which continues to provide abundant opportunities to move forward in positive and productive ways. At its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 21, the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees will discuss the process and timeline for selection of Noah’s replacement.
RSF Fire Department to hold ‘Life Safety System Maintenance Community Presentation’ March 6 Smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers are important tools in keeping families safe during a house fire. Smoke alarms alert individuals to the threat of fire while fire sprinklers, by slowing the rate of spread of the fire, provide individuals with more time to safely exit the home. In order for the system to work properly, however, it must be maintained. The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (RSFFPD) will be a conducting a presentation to help community members understand their home fire protection system, including home fire sprinklers, and the proper way to maintain it. The forum, which is open to all residents of the RSF Fire Protection District, will be held Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Station 2, 16930 Four Gee Road, in 4S Ranch. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Julie Taber, at 858-756-6008 or taber@rsf-fire.org
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Housing prices up in January 2013 over same time last year BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Housing prices in the San Diego region increased by double digits last month compared to the same period in 2012, according to data released last week by a Realtors group. The San Diego Association of Realtors’ figures showed big jumps in both prices and the number of property sales in January compared to the same month last year. The median price of a single-family home sold in San Diego County last month was $390,000, a 12 percent increase from one year earlier but down 7 percent from the previous month. For multi-family housing like condominiums and townhomes, the median sales price was $245,000, according to SDAR. That’s up 17 percent in year-over- year comparisons but down 3 percent from December. The same trend of a better performance
in annualized statistics also applied to the numbers of properties sold in January. The SDAR figures showed 1,559 houses sold last month, up 15 percent from January 2012 and down 22 percent from December 2012. A total of 673 condos or townhomes changed hands, up 8 percent from the same time last year, but 25 percent lower than the previous month. ``I firmly believe 2013 is going to be a great year for real estate, and I’m really pleased to see signs of that in these numbers,’’ said Linda Lee, SDAR’s board president. ``Interest rates remain extremely low and more inventory is entering the market. It’s an encouraging time.’’ The organization reported that the most expensive San Diego County listing sold last month was a five-bedroom, fivebath, 9,605 square-foot home in Rancho Santa Fe that fetched $6.995 million.
Del Mar pair promoted to show track’s executive balance A pair of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club executives have been elevated in title to reflect the organization’s top-level leadership team’s equal stature and balance, it has been announced. DMTC president and chief executive officer Joe Harper said that two of the group’s senior vice presidents – Craig Dado and Josh Rubinstein – now instead will carry the title executive vice president, putting them in line with its two other executive vice presidents, Mike Ernst and Tom Robbins. Additionally, Dado will add the title of chief marketing officer, while Rubinstein’s title will include the designation chief operating officer. The change is effective immediately. “Our leadership group has worked in balance since we put our current executive
arrangement in place in July 2011,” Harper noted. “I lean heavily and equally on them for their expertise and special competence in their individual fields. They are an outstanding foursome and Del Mar is lucky to have men of their ability to take us forward. These title changes simply reflect the true nature of their shared leadership roles.” DMTC’s current executive hierarchy was prompted in July 2011 when its then president and general manager, Craig Fravel, chose to leave Del Mar to take over as the president and chief executive officer of Breeders’ Cup, the Kentucky-based organization that conducts racing’s series of championship races each fall. Previously, Dado, 47, had carried the title of senior vice president, marketing. He had originally come to work at Del Mar in
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Woman killed in RSF car accident A 24-year-old Vista woman was killed Feb. 6 after her car struck a tree on the 5400 block of La Granada in Rancho Santa Fe, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP reported that Cristina M. Elshahawi, 24, was driving on the 5400 block of La Granada and entering a left-hand curve in the roadway. For unknown reasons, she entered the eastbound lane, over-corrected to the right, and spun off the north road edge, according to the CHP. The car she was driving, a 2007 Mini Cooper, struck a tree about 2:50 p.m. where Elshahawi sustained major head trauma, the CHP reported. Elshahawi was flown to Scripps Hospital La Jolla where she was pronounced dead at 3:52 p.m. Alcohol/drugs were not a factor in the accident, according to the CHP.
Men who stole $250,000 Ford GT from Rancho Santa Fe home plead guilty BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Two men pleaded guilty Feb. 7 to charges stemming from the theft of a $250,000 Ford GT from a Rancho Santa Fe home and two Porsches from other residences last year. George William Moore, 48, and Gabriel Castano, 30, will each be sentenced to five years in state prison at a March 11 hearing. The defendants pleaded guilty — on the day of their scheduled preliminary hearing — to burglary of an inhabited dwelling, owning or operating a chop shop and receiving stolen property. Deputy District Attorney John Philpott said the 2005 Ford GT disappeared during a three-week period last June and July. Philpott said chopped-up parts of the Ford GT, as well as one of the intact
Porsches, were found in the back area of a business in North County. About two-and-a-half weeks later, almost all of the rest of the Ford GT was found at a storage facility about a block away from the other business. Information was developed that led investigators to a second stolen Porsche, Philpott said. Philpott said the theft of such a unique and expensive car as the Ford GT — only 4,038 were manufactured in 2005 and 2006 — is rare. He said law enforcement continues to investigate the defendants’ possible involvement in other crimes that could lead to additional charges in the future.
2001. Rubinstein, 43, had been listed as senior vice president, development. His fulltime starting date at the track was in 1995. Ernst, 57, currently carries the title of executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer. He first started at Del Mar in 1991. Robbins, 59, is the track’s executive
vice president, racing and industry relations, as well as it racing secretary. His first season at Del Mar was in 1968. Del Mar’s upcoming 74th summer race meet is scheduled to open on July 17 and run through Sept. 4.
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Local student is an advocate, musician and author Morris to speak at upcoming CCA writer’s conference BY CLAIRE HARLIN James Morris, a senior at Cathedral Catholic High School in Carmel Valley, has made a name for himself as a musician, producing four albums and performing on the 2012 Vans Warped Tour. He’s also contributed more than 1,000 hours of service raising more than $15,000 for the Chadwick Center at Rady Children’s Hospital through his very own charity organization, Earn Your Wings. But on Feb. 23 at Canyon Crest Academy, the 18-year-old will take on a new leadership role, joining the ranks of several New York Times best-selling authors as a speaker at the school’s second annual writer’s conference. Morris will be talking about how he intertwines his novel writing and songwriting at the free event, which will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school’s media center, located at 5951 Village Center Loop Road. He will also be selling and discussing his
new science fiction book, “Skybound,” which is part of a trilogy he plans to write, he said. Morris said he was an avid reader turned author, and self-published the book after constructing a manuscript in only six months. “My room is like a library,” he said. “I have so many books but had run out of books to read, so I thought, ‘There should be a book like this,’ and so I wrote and wrote for six months and then I was like, ‘Wow, I think just wrote a book.’” The futuristic novel stars a man who lives in a world of three kingdoms — life on the surface, in the clouds and underground, he said. The protagonist escapes to the sky nation and ends up in a bloody revolution, evolving to learn a lesson about trying to go to a better place and eventually learning the only way to make the world a better place comes from within. “If you want to change the world, you can’t wait on anyone else,” said Morris. “You have to do it yourself.” That’s exactly the message Morris hopes to shares through his charity organization, Earn Your Wings.
James Morris, 18, has hit the music scene full force with his four alternative rock albums, and he’s also making waves with his published novel. COURTESY PHOTO One of his several styles of charity bracelets, which he sells for $5 each to raise money for the Chadwick Center, promotes his message — “Be the difference.” Morris’ child advocacy efforts and fundraising for the Chadwick Center for
Children & Families, which is dedicated to caring for victims of family violence and child abuse, began when he became inspired by a presentation by Missing Persons Foundation founder Jannel Rapp at a music conference about five years ago,
he said. “She was saying, ‘If only I could find a high school student to help spread the word among youth,’” said Morris, a freshman at the time. “So I stood up and said, ‘I’ll do it,’ and I talked to her afterward and it all started from there.” Morris is trying to use music as an approach to grassroots outreach. He raises funds at every concert he plays around San Diego, at venues such as SOMA, Epicenter or the House of Blues. He has also raffled off a sixfoot-tall teddy bear at several shows, which raises about $200 or more each time. Working with the Alicia Project, Morris is currently helping promote a poster contest that asks kids worldwide to illustrate “What Safe Looks Like.” The contest is in its second year and has already secured a corporate sponsorship to award prizes. Morris said he taught himself how to play the guitar at age 13, and fell in love with music. He describes his own music as alternative rock, inspired by his own life, he said. “I write real songs with real meanings to me,” he said. “They are based on my own personal experiences.”
Between his charitable work, books and music, he said he stays pretty busy — OK, “partially insane,” he jokes. “I love all of it and couldn’t see my life without any of it,” he said, adding that he has been lucky to have the blessing of his school’s directors when his absences must be excused or homework made up. “It’s definitely tough, but I manage to work through it and maintain my grades,” he said, adding that he will soon be doing school visits in local areas to educate about issues facing kids and promote the poster contest. He has also done local visits to shelters for kids and teens, acting as a counselor and guest for a day and putting on special concerts for at-risk youth. Morris also helped organize the “Keep Kids Safe” town hall forum held Jan. 30 at Cathedral Catholic High School. “Just my talking to them and listening, it really brightens the day for them,” he said. For more information on Morris or the “What Safe Looks Like” poster contest, visit www.jamesmorris.com.
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No dog too big for RSF first-grader BY CLAIRE HARLIN For those who frequent the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market you may have noticed 6-year-old Vivica Chang walking her 200-pound blue European Great Dane, Bond. Or if you have a horse at the Fairbanks Equestrian Center, you may have seen the duo there visiting Vivica’s North American Sporting Pony, Cherry. She may only be a fraction of both her animals’ size, but everyone who meets the R. Roger Rowe School first-grader can tell that she’s their No. 1 human being. She spends as much as three hours a days with her 2-year-old canine friend, who accompanies her to the barn at least four days a week to ride Cherry, a 12-year-old registered pinto. “I love being with my animals and I don’t get scared, no matter what size they are,” said Vivica, who frequents the Helen Wood-
ward Animal center to admire the animals and keep them company. She added that she wants to start volunteering and would like to adopt a French Bulldog to be friends with her Great Dane and name him Pedro — “a good sidekick name,” she said. Vivica’s mom, Kristin Taylor, said her daughter’s friends are often scared of Bond when they visit the house; she said Vivica shows them how to care for her gentle giants, from feeding them to bathing them to giving them exercise. Vivica even helped her dad build Bond an exceptionally large dog house — about 4 feet by 4 feet, she said — and she painted her pet’s name on the outside of it. Vivica said she is lucky to have the two animals, and she said she’s a happy she can be a teacher to other kids about how to care for pets, adding that she gives her dog baths in the horse
cross-ties at the barn. Not to mention, she feeds Bond twice a day — “one and a half heavy scoops,” she said — in addition to crumbling a veggie burger patty with gloved hands over his food as not to get her germs in it. “She always says, ‘They don’t have hands, so they can’t go in the kitchen and make it themselves, so that’s why I have to do it,’” Taylor said. Vivica said she’s “really excited” that her dog and her pony get along so well, and they can go on trail rides together in the woods — an unusual sight since the dog is nearly as tall as the horse. Vivica also taught her dog how to do some of the jumps she practices with her horse, and she hopes to start competing next year in English flatwork. “He’s a really good friend,” Vivica said about Bond, with whom she has a very strong bond. “He protects me.”
T. Denny Sanford makes seven-figure donation to support breast cancer research at Sanford-Burnham Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford has reaffirmed his commitment to Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and expressed his confidence in its interim chief executive officer, Kristiina Vuori, M.D., Ph.D., by pledging a substantial donation for cancer research. “At this time of transition, I want to provide both financial support and a personal endorsement of Sanford-Burnham’s excellence,” Sanford said. “I have the utmost confidence in the Institute’s future and Dr. Vuori’s leadership as interim CEO.” Sanford’s previous pledges to the Institute total in excess of $70 million, including the transformative gift that resulted in the Institute’s name change in 2010. Vuori, president of the Institute since 2010, was named interim CEO last month when RSF’s John C. Reed, M.D., Ph.D., stepped down from the position. Reed and Vuori worked closely together during a time when the Institute emerged as a world lead-
er in research and early-stage drug discovery. “Mr. Sanford has made an indelible mark on this institution through financial support which he has characterized as investments in medical research. He envisions a healthier future and we are honored to be part of that vision,” Vuori said. “As a cancer researcher, this latest substantial gift means a great deal to me personally, as well as to Sanford-Burnham.” Vuori and her research team are investigating how individual tumors can differ genetically and why a treatment that works for one patient may not work for another. To find therapeutic drugs that work for specific breast tumor types, Vuori’s team will work with drug discovery experts in SanfordBurnham’s Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics. The goal is to identify chemical compounds that have the potential to become new, more personalized, breast cancer therapies. Visit www.sanfordburnham. org
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SD Charger/RSF resident Quentin Jammer pays it forward to disadvantaged youth through Jammer Family Foundation BY KAREN BILLING Eleven-year San Diego Charger Quentin Jammer knows that he wouldn’t be where he is today without somebody giving him that helpful nudge in the right direction. With his Jammer Family Foundation he hopes to return the favor. Since 2007, his foundation has focused on empowering disadvantaged youth in San Diego and giving them the encouragement and the support they need to reach their highest potential. Much of his foundation’s work has centered on San Pasqual Academy, a school for foster children in Escondido. A big part of why Jammer does what he does with his foundation is thanks to the influence he received from his college football coach, University of Texas’ Mack Brown. When he was a sophomore at Texas, Jammer had been getting into a lot of trouble and Brown wanted him to know he was wasting an opportunity to be great. Brown told him NFL scouts had Jammer highly rated as a player and the choice was his whether or not he wanted to have a professional career. “He told me to shape up or ship out,” said Jammer, who lives in Rancho Santa Fe. “He didn’t give up on me. He could have. But he sat me down and gave me that come to Jesus moment that projected me to where I am today. I could be doing something different.
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Through his foundation, NFL player Quentin Jammer supports disadvantaged youth in San Diego such as students at San Pasqual Academy. Photo/Karen Billing “It’s in me that I wanted to be able to affect a person in that same way. You never know who you could impact and make a difference in someone’s life…you could inspire them to become a doctor and cure diseases or to change the world. All it takes is a little spark to get somebody going. To be able to help is important to me because somebody did it for me.” The Jammer Foundation hosts several events throughout the year such as Jammin Under the Stars, Jbowl, a charity bowling event, and last year’s Crush for a Cause, which supported his Legends for Literacy program. Legends for Literacy provides children in after-school programming, such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Diego, with new technology to improve reading comprehension and literacy skills. On Jan. 23, Jammer was on hand to deliver 175 Amazon Kindle e-readers to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego. Jammer knew that he wanted his foundation to support kids. “Everybody needs some direct motivation, why not reach children because they’re at the stage where they can go either way and maybe you can be the push they need to get them over the hump and point them in the right direction,” Jammer said. At San Pasqual his foundation helped build the school’s football field and they are looking to complete work on the school’s track and get a concession stand built. The foundation also provides scholarships for San Pasqual students, as well as students at his hometown high school in Angleton, Texas. “I’m proud of where it’s at today,” Jammer said of the foundation. When he started out with his ex-wife Alicia, they were funding everything themselves. Getting more people involved has allowed them to help more people. Jammer said he is grateful to have an amazing team to help his foundation run smoothly and effectively — including longtime friend Rob Powell, who serves as the foundation’s executive director, and Jolane Crawford, who does business development for the organization. “They have done great things,” Jammer said of them. A strong point of the Jammer Foundation is that every child gets the same opportunity for education and athletics, with a solid support system. Jammer got his start in organized sports playing baseball as his mom found football too dangerous, even though he was knocked around plenty playing football with neighbor kids in their yards. By middle school he was playing football on a team.
“I started out my football career as a linebacker, probably the smallest linebacker in the history of football,” Jammer said with a laugh. He played a bit of quarterback as a freshman in high school before moving to safety, eventually earning a spot as a University of Texas Longhorn where — after coach Brown’s “come to Jesus moment” — he became an AllAmerican as a senior in 2001 and was named a co-MVP. Brown was right that Jammer was on the NFL’s radar: He was drafted number five in the first round of the 2002 draft. “It was one of the greatest days of my life,” Jammer said of going to New York for the draft with his family. “The day was nerve wracking and exciting and sad, I had all kinds of emotions going into that day.” Jammer had never set out with the intention of playing professionally and maybe never believed he’d end up in the NFL — he learned early that the chances were very rare and thought maybe football would get him through school so he could get a job and help his mom pay some bills. What he’s accomplished, however, is a long, 11-year career with the Chargers as a physical cornerback. He was named one of the “50 Greatest Chargers of All Time” and has logged 172 games with the Chargers — only Dan Fouts, Junior Seau and David Binn have played in more games in franchise history. The 2012 season saw Jammer put up some numbers in a column he hadn’t before —career touchdowns. He recorded two pick-sixes this season. His first NFL touchdown was made off an electrifying interception of the Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning in a primetime Monday Night Football match-up at Qualcomm. On the play, Jammer watched as Eric Weddle blitzed and recognized that Manning was checking down to a quick slant route. “I jumped it and the receiver ran a different route and the ball ended up in my hands,” Jammer said. “I was tired on the play, winded and gassed, and I really had to run. In the end zone I was laying down, people thought it was because I scored the touchdown but it was because I was tired.” Jammer ran 80 yards for the touchdown and the image of him stretching for the end zone pylon made him Mr. January in the team’s annual calendar. “It was crazy, it was nuts. It was an awesome feeling but it was tainted by the loss,” Jammer said, referencing the second half collapse in which the Broncos came back from being down 24 points to win 35-24. “I’d much rather have won the game than get that interception.” Jammer is proud to have been a part of the Chargers during a time when they came back to prominence after some lean, losing years. He said it meant a lot to be a part of the teams that brought the Chargers some winning records (14-2 in 2006 comes to mind), reaching the playoffs and getting back into the national conversation as a contender. In his Charger career, Jammer said his most memorable game was the 2007 season’s divisional playoff victory over the Colts in Indianapolis. The Colts were 13-3 and picked to win the Super Bowl and the Chargers came in without Ladanian Tomlinson while Philip Rivers left the game with an injury. “It was really was on the defense to try and win the game. We ended up playing great and winning and going to the AFC Championship. It was an awesome game,” Jammer said. Jammer has been inspired by his “class act” teammates, such as LT, Rivers, Antonio Gates and Eric Weddle. He said they are not only great football players but they are humble, great men who never hesitated to help him out with his foundation. One example was Rivers’ help in getting the new football field built at San Pasqual. Jammer’s Foundation had raised a little over half of what they needed to build the field —one request to Rivers and he and his Rivers of Hope charity got involved and the project was able to be completed. Family is very important to Jammer and he’s a father of three sons. Little Jammers Caden, Caleb and Cason will turn See JAMMER, page 28
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Protecting children longtime top priority for local resident BY KATHY DAY Growing up, Charles Wilson didn’t know that child abuse existed. But as a college student he saw a commercial with a nursery rhyme playing in the background and a child crawling toward the camera. The only words were “Who would hurt a little child?” That was the moment when he knew what he wanted to do with his life, Wilson said. He said he had always wanted “to do something relevant” and planned to be a teacher. His introduction to what some children must endure came when he was
Learn more www.ChadwickCenter. org www.cdc.gov/ace/ student teaching at an inner city school where he said he was first “confronted with violence and abuse.” But when he saw that commercial as a college senior he went straight to the library on campus to find out who was trying to stop the abuse. That began a learning curve that now has him leading the Chadwick Center for Children & Fami-
Quick Facts Name: Charles Wilson, MSSW Distinctions: Wilson directs the California EvidenceBased Clearinghouse for Child Welfare, under contract with the California Department of Social Services. Wilson is the Executive Director of the Chadwick Center for Children and Families and the Sam and Rose Stein Endowed Chair in Child Protection at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Wilson serves as the director of the Safe Kids California Project. He also co-chairs the Child Welfare Committee of the SAMHSA-funded National Child Traumatic Stress Network and serves on the Board of the California Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance. Past president of the American Professional Society on Abuse of Children and past vice president of the National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators and a former ex-offico member of the National Children’s Alliance Board of Directors. Awards received: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children, Youth, and Families, Commissioner’s Award 2012; San Diego County Commission on Children and Youth. Stars Award 2011; American Professional Society on Abuse of Children, Career Achievement Award 2010. Family: Wife Donna Pence was the first female Special Agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. For more than 25 years she worked undercover, special crimes, and field investigations. She organized the Bureau’s first missing children’s program, specializing in child sexual abuse and child homicide investigation. She was also in charge of the statewide Drug Enforcement Unit and the Training & Recruitment Unit. A former trainer and curriculum specialist with the Academy of Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University, she now contracts with them. She has established her own corporation, Pence Wilson Training and Consulting (www.pencewilsontraining.com). Next month the San Diego Police Foundation is recognizing Donna for her pioneering role for women in law enforcement at its annual “Women in Blue” award ceremony. Daughters Lauren, a Canyon Crest Academy and UCSD graduate, plans to attend law school in the fall; Alexis, a San Dieguito Academy and MTU graduate, manages Loss Prevention for Hibbetts Sporting Goods Distribution Center in Birmingham, Ala.; and Krista, who graduated from high school and college in Tennessee and is now a psychiatric nurse in East Tennessee. She has two children. Interests: Surfing, photography, “quick cars” Reading: Aside from professional literature – history and Tom Clancy. Favorite book is ‘Exodus’ Favorite films: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” Favorite getaway: Saladita, a surf spot just outside Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico Philosophy: “Big people shouldn’t hurt little people.”
lies at Rady Children’s Hospital and heading up the California Evidence Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. “What drew me in was the unfairness,” Wilson said. “I wanted to stop their pain.” After graduating from the University of Miami, he applied for a job as a child protective services worker. Hired to work in a rural county southeast of Tampa, “within weeks I realized how woefully unequipped I was and the system was,” he said. With that knowledge he went on to graduate school at the University of Tennessee where his focus was on systems change. Two years later he was working in the Memphis children’s protective services department and helped its administration. Soon he was appointed as the state’s director of child welfare services – a post he held for 14 years, “surviving” several governors. “I grew weary of politics,” he said. “I wanted a place that did outstanding clinical work and that aspired to change the world.” Few places, he added, do both. One of those is the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Ala., where he went after leaving the state post. The other was the Center for Child Protection at what is now Rady Children’s Hospital. In 2004 the Center was renamed after its founder, Dr. David Chadwick, and today the Center is internationally known as the Chadwick Center for Children and Families. The challenges of his job are many. There’s the obvious one of finding philanthropic support and funding, particularly with the recent problems in the economy that forced him to cut his staff by about half and led to the closure of three of the six offices — even though the number of cases they were handling continued to rise. Even greater, though, is providing therapy for children who “have been abused or witnessed horrific violence like murder and rape,” Wilson said. The center’s stated vision is “to create a world where children and families are healthy and free from abuse and neglect” through services aimed at “healing, intervention and family sup-
Donna Pence and Charles Wilson port.” A recent participant in a Keep Kids Safe forum at Cathedral Catholic High School, Wilson said that while stranger abduction is a very serious concern, it still a tiny percentage of all the cases compared to abuse by people known to the child. “People don’t want to hear about it, but it happens in … every geographic and [demographic] setting,” he said. “One way to talk to the public is not to scare them but to talk about the insidious effects.” While he said professionals try not to over-sensationalize the topic, “the bruises and lacerations heal … but the emotional – and maybe the metabolic – effects are lasting.” Wilson prides himself on the center’s efforts to reduce those effects through an evidence-based approach which utilizes individualized assessments and protocols rather than a more generic approach. It puts a strong emphasis on trauma and how it informs each case. The center does really good work,” he said. That includes interviewing children brought to them by Law Enforcement or Child Protective Services who may have been abused or witnessed a crime. The staff includes board certified child abuse pediatricians who are experts in knowing “what’s abuse and what’s not,” as well as professionals and paraprofessionals trained in trauma treatment. They also have a special program for children under age 6 and one aimed at “neglect intervention” that helps teach parents how to make their
homes and parenting safe. Other elements on Wilson’s watch are a strong research program that includes working closely with the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center at Rady Children’s, and helping design a new a screening and assessment program for foster children with mental health needs across the state. Wilson also works closely with other leaders to manage Rady’s inpatient psychiatric hospital unit, previously run by UCSD. And, if that’s not enough, they conduct numerous training programs across the nation and overseas, including the recent 27th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment that attracted almost 2000 people from 37 countries. Since Wilson joined the center, he said, a lot of new scientific information has been discovered in the field of child abuse and violence and new ways have been developed to implement it in real world practice. Our goal is to do what we know is best and do it every day,” he said. Acknowledging that he loses sleep over the challenges of funding and staffing, Wilson does have outlets that enable him to relax. One of them is surfing at Swami’s. He learned how to surf growing up in Florida and discovered the famed Encinitas break about 10 years ago. But he admits he doesn’t get out as often as he should. In his spare time – much spent in airports while traveling – he’s also written a book. Although he
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has yet to market the 80,000-word crime novel, he talks readily about its plot. He said it puts the reader immediately into a Civil War battle, which turns out to be a reenactment. When one person is shot – for real – the plot, as they say, thickens. One character, an investigator, “is loosely based on my wife” who was the lead child abuse investigator for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and the setting includes an old country home not unlike the country house built in 1844 where they lived in Tennessee. That house is also the scene of one of his favorite memories of their youngest daughter Lauren. Before they moved west, she attended a small country school with what Wilson described as “an old-school teacher.” One evening after she first started there, they were sitting around the dining room table reviewing the discipline rules for the new school. “It said if you misbehave, you can be put in a corner,” Wilson recalled. “If you continue to misbehave, you will be sent to the office, and if you continue to misbehave the principal can paddle you.” Lauren looked confused and didn’t understand. “She said, ‘You mean they hit kids?’” Wilson said, “I wish every kid would find that concept confusing.” For more information, visit www.ChadwickCenter. org or www.cdc.gov/ace/
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RSF resident helps children in need through Kuki Squared BY DIANE Y. WELCH To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year consider giving cookies that are handmade and square-shaped. That’s the tip from the founders of Kuki Squared, Alexander Evans-Pfeiffer and Barak Federman, freshmen at USC and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers. And through their buy one/give one concept, modeled on the TOMS shoe program, for every squareshaped “Kuki” that is purchased one is distributed to the needy, “but with cookies and smiles, instead of shoes and feet,” said EvansPfeiffer. Orphaned and impoverished children in Africa’s Mants’ase Children’s Home and the Semonkong Children’s Centre, and other disadvantaged children, have received cookies since Kuki Squared’s start-up last fall. The San Diego Rescue Mission and the City of Angels Children’s home in Tijuana have also been recipients. Evans-Pfeiffer – a Rancho Santa Fe resident – and Federman both have a background in philanthropic en-
Kuki Squared founders Barak Federman and Alexander Evans-Pfeiffer COURTESY PHOTO deavors, having respectively worked in orphanages in China and Mongolia, and having provided books to underprivileged children. While studying in the university library and getting to know each other the two learned of their common giving efforts. “This led us to maximize our combined experience for a global reach and that’s
when we conceived the idea of the cookie purchase/donation company,” explained Federman. With a shared love of cookies and a desire to give back, Kuki Squared was created. Every child loves cookies and this joy does not dissipate with age, they said. And when the cookies are of the highest quality the concept is even sweeter.
The notion of a square cookie was created by Robin Ross — partner in Kuki Squared and owner of Cupcakes Squared — who uses mostly organic ingredients, including cage-free eggs and hormone-free dairy products in her recipes. “Our chocolate is from Belgium and there are never any preservatives or artificial additives in our prod-
ucts. All nuts and dried fruits arrive to us raw and we roast them to perfection, using very little salt,” said Ross. A unique variety of flavors are available, including Almond Apricot, Pistachio Cherry, Cranberry White Chocolate and Chocolate Coconut Almond to create a lighter, less sweet, more flavorful cookie square. Ross’ signature square-shaped confections have been featured in the media and at the Academy Awards, as well as consumed by many celebrities and professional athletes. The delivery of cookies differs depending on the location. “We can ship via FedEx or hand-deliver to many parts of Mexico and the USA,” said Pfeiffer-Evans. “For Africa, we actively seek out information about missions scheduled to be there so that we can send care packages to be handdelivered by the missionaries.” Cookies stay fresh for up to three weeks in airtight packaging. A more expedient method to deliver cookies is by providing funds to purchase the ingredients re-
quired to make the cookies. Some of the orphanages have facilities to bake for their children, while others may have a local bakery or other off-site kitchen providing that service. For orphanages that have neither, Kuki Squared donates funds and a recipe for healthy non-bake cookies. “In all these cases, we wire the funds directly to the orphanage to purchase the ingredients for themselves or to pay a baker,” said Federman. To facilitate distribution across the USA the two entrepreneurs are seeking marketing through restaurants and boutiques. “We need more consumers to buy our cookies, so that we, in turn, can give more cookies to children! We want to donate cookies and spread joy and smiles to children in all four corners of the world,” said PfeifferEvans. Currently cookies are available from an online web store. Visit www. KukiSquared.com to find out more about the company and to purchase its cookies.
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‘Hearts, Hats and Heels’ Kids Korps benefit Kids Korps USA presented a benefit luncheon, “Hearts, Hats and Heels,” at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club on Feb. 6 The event featured a luncheon and a fashion show, featuring beautiful new clothes from Maggie B Clothing, and an array of clothing and attire vendors. Kids Korps presented the event in partnership with FINE Magazine. Visit www.kidskorps.org. Photos/Jon Clark
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‘A Very Special Evening of Jazz’ coming to RSF Garden Club March 2 Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club President Helen DiZio recently announced that the Garden Club has joined forces with FanFaire Foundation, a San Diegobased nonprofit organization, in presenting “A Very Special Evening of Jazz.” The dinner-and-show event will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at the RSF Garden Club located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias in Rancho Santa Fe. Tickets to the event cost $75 per person, part of the proceeds to benefit FanFaire Foundation. The three-hour event includes a three-course dinner specially created for the occasion by Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club Chef Brian Freerksen, and cocktails served from a no-host bar throughout the evening. The show will feature Latin jazz, jazz standards, and selections from the great American songbook performed by some of San Diego’s finest jazz musicians, including Bill Caballero and his Latin Quintet — The Quinteto Caballero (trumpet, flugel horn, guitar, bass, and conga and timbales drums ); a trio comprised of virtuoso jazz
pianist Mikan Zlatkovich, flutist Kirk Johnson, and bassist Bill Andrews; and The Pizarro Brothers (piano and keyboard). FanFaire Foundation, where science and music intersect, is a young, all-volunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture through music the kind of creativity badly needed in this highly competitive science-based society. Its programs include concerts, lectures, and science festival demonstrations that supplement music and science education at K-12 and higher levels, equip young minds for the unique challenges of the technology-based economy, and enkindle public interest in music and science. While music is obviously not rocket science, history has shown that it can make rocket science possible. Indeed, the biographies of great scientists reveal that music is the common thread that ran through the lives of the true creative geniuses who made the landmark discoveries of our time, Albert Einstein being the foremost exemplar. Usually free and open to the public, FanFaire Foundation’s programs are held in informal learning environments in multicultural communities throughout San Diego County, often in partnership with public libraries, museums, festi-
vals and other institutions that advance the cause of education. Warmly received by the community when it launched in late 2011, its “KIDS Playing For KIDS” program has become its most popular. The program nurtures musically gifted children (ages 6 to 17) who also love science and math in the hope that they can serve as role models for other children. It provides them with solo and ensemble performance opportunities at various venues throughout the year, and alongside professional artists whenever possible, thus enabling them to creatively express and share their love of music with children of all ages while building their self-confidence as performers. In addition, they are encouraged to pursue excellence in their studies and value community service. The Foundation has presented more than 30 “KIDS” concerts since the program launched. The events are always a big hit with audiences who come away from the concerts awed by the KIDS’ amazing talent and convinced of the program’s value to the community. The program continues to gain a lot of headway as more and more parents ask: how can my child join? In November 2012, the program released its first CD al-
bum. Entitled “KIDS Playing For KIDS: Classical N Jazz” the professionally recorded and mastered CD contains 13 tracks of music for piano, as well as for cello and violin, by composers ranging from Bach to Badelt, Chopin to Joplin. Played by 10 of the program’s 30 young artists. It also includes an original composition by the program’s Pizarro Brothers who at 13 and 16 are already making their mark in San Diego’s jazz scene. They will be showcased alongside their more seasoned “elders” at the Garden Club’s “Very Special Evening of Jazz,” which promises to be musically a most exhilarating and enjoyable way to bid winter farewell and to welcome spring. FanFaire Foundation’s Community Partners include: Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla Music Society, Museum of Making Music, Orange County Museum of Art (Newport Beach), Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Woman’s Club of Carlsbad, and public libraries: Carmel Valley, Escondido, La Jolla, Point Loma/Hervey Library. For event inquiries: rsfgardenclub@ gmail.com;: www.fanfairefoundation.org
NCL Class of 2018 Mother-Daughter Tea A Mother-Daughter Tea was held at the Fairbanks Ranch home of Stephanie and Leslie Kourie on Feb. 2. The event was a formal affair with the guests bringing their own special tea cup and enjoying a presentation on tea etiquette and computer safety by guest speaker Marie Betts Johnson. Pictured from left to right: Amy Koman, Laine Koman, Skylar Hyat and Diane Hyat.
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A lunchtime basketball break for Horizon Prep’s Dad’s Day! (L-R) Andres and Armando Garza.
Reese and Jeffery Taylor at Horizon Prep’s Dad’s Day.
(L-R) Dylan and Robert Herring take a break from the fun and games at Horizon Prep’s Dad’s Day.
YOUR BABY (L-R) Olivia Crosbie, Roger and Mia Mansukhani take the tether ball challenge at Horizon Prep’s Dad’s Day.
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Woodward Center Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk Helen Woodward Animal Center held its 4th Annual Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk on Feb. 10. The family-focused run/walk supports the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. The event, which was held along Highway 101 in Solana Beach, included a Valentine-themed doggy costume contest; Doga Yoga; Doggy Agility Courses; and food and canine-loving vendors in the Wagging Wellness Village. Photos/Jon Clark
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Tickets on sale for March 9-10 Family Winemakers of California’s wine tasting event The Family Winemakers of California, an association of family-owned wineries in California, launched ticket sales recently for its annual tasting in Southern California. Taking place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Exhibit Hall on Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 10, the two-day tasting features 150 of California’s small, family-owned wineries showcasing over 750 wines, said Paul Kronenberg, president of the Family Winemakers of California. “As the region’s largest tasting of California wines, this is an important tasting event for Southern California,” added Kronenberg. “The Family Winemakers Tasting introduces attendees to California’s small, family-owned wineries, the varietals being produced by California wine growers, and the state’s many rich and diverse wine regions. With such a vast selection of wines, I am positive that each person who attendees will discover a new favorite.” Wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Rita Hills, and many other California wine regions will be represented at this year’s tasting. Local wineries in the San Diego/Temecula area will also be present, including Wiens Family Cellars, Baily Vineyard & Winery, Falkner Winery, and Gershon Bachus Vintners, to name a few. Once only open to members of the trade, the tasting has since opened to members of the general public. The consumer tasting takes place on Saturday, March 9, from 3-6 p.m. Additionally, a limited number of tickets are available for early admission during the trade segment on Saturday from 1-6 p.m. or during the trade-only tasting on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. This year’s tasting also offers a new Reserve Area only open to consumers. For an additional fee, fine wine lovers can purchase the “Reserve Area Access” ticket, where wineries will be pouring wines that retail at $75 or more. For more details on the Family Winemakers Tasting, including a list of participating wineries and a varietal map, visit www.familywinemakers.org.
Breakfast with Champions to benefit prostate cancer research The University of California, San Diego will host its first-ever fundraiser for prostate cancer research, “Breakfast with Champions,” on Friday, Feb. 22, at the La Jolla Country Club. The event will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers and prostate cancer survivors Mike Haynes and Deacon Jones who will discuss their experiences as champions, both on and off the field. The public is invited; all proceeds from the event will benefit prostate cancer research at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men in the United States, just second to non-melanoma skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society’s estimates for 2013, roughly one in six men will be diagnosed with the disease. “We have developed a world-class program for prostate cancer patients at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center with the goal of better serving the families in our community,” said Christopher Kane, M.D., chief of the Division of Urology at UC San Diego’s School of Medicine. “The most important goal is to provide compassionate
and excellent care, from meticulous surgery to technologically advanced radiation therapy and the most experienced care for men with high risk and advanced disease.” UC San Diego researchers are investigating every aspect of prostate cancer in order to more effectively address the whole spectrum of the disease, starting with early detection. “So few men know about this disease— it’s a little scary,” said Haynes. “That is why Dr. Kane’s and UC San Diego’s commitment to early detection is so important. We’re committed to raising awareness because prostate cancer, if caught early, is treatable.” “Breakfast with Champions” will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at the La Jolla Country Club. Signed memorabilia from Haynes and Jones will be featured in a silent auction. Tickets are $250 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Breakfast with Champions website or call (858) 534-4289. To learn more about the UC San Diego Division of Urology, visit urology.ucsd.edu.
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Music Director Amy Willcox conducting the full orchestra.
Torrey Pines invests in music program Horizon Prep Winter Author’s Tea Honorees. (1st Row L-R) Abby Shaull, Tre Grove, Mitchel Lake, Jack Carroll, Reese Taylor, Macy Kush, Alex Partida, (2nd Row L-R) Holli Horat, Hanna Willard, Sarah Dale, Christian Hernandez, Jake Gianni, Yechan Choi, Lexi Dale, and Haley Kerwin.
Horizon Prep Winter Author’s Tea The young authors at the Horizon Prep Winter Author’s Tea warmed the hearts of the standing-room-only audience by reading their original writings. “Author’s Tea is only held four times throughout the year,” says Horizon Prep Librarian Kelly Hendrickson, “since only two students are selected per grade, it is quite an honor to be chosen!” Students are selected for greatly improving their writing skills, or writing above grade level. Selections included Descriptive Writing and Narrative, Persuasive Essay, Journal and Book Report excerpts, Personal Narrative, 3-Point Paragraph, Poetry and Character Analysis. www.horizonprep.org
BY JOHN KOLACZ (COMMENTARY) New equipment was on display at Torrey Pines High School’s recent concert events. Most notably was the new sound system which spotlighted soloists like never before and made vocalists as clear as a bell. And there are more additions to the band inventory already budgeted. Amy Willcox, TPHS’ music director, has purchased a new digital piano and case already and is shopping for more instruments. And, the program has extended its commitment to providing additional at-school coaching this year to fill out the program’s needs. The Torrey Pines Music Boosters has conducted several well-received fundraisers to support the instrument buys and coaching investment, and is ready to have Mrs. Willcox budget for more. As the band program grows in stature in the community, more students are looking to TPHS to help them realize their goals. With the growing skill sets at her direction, Mrs. Willcox has added flair and student challenges to TPHS’ music repertoire. During the Winter Concert Series, for example, each ensemble dynamically showcased their musical range. The shows featured contemporary music from Slumdog Millionaire, classical pieces featuring compelling, dare I say tension-building soloists Leonard Chen and Austin Shyu, and the jazz band stupefying the crowd with their version of hip hop. Such risks! And rewards for the audience! Said concert goer Marinee Jay, “I am always thrilled at the artistry of what I hear and see from Mrs. Willcox and her students. Each time I attend a concert, I am moved to tears!” The music festival and competition season is upon us and Torrey Pines will again be prominent at events all over the state. The next scheduled appearance will be at Choices Night at Torrey Pines on Feb. 22 where the Advanced Orchestra, the Jazz Band and the Jazz Band combos will be playing on campus at Torrey Pines High School starting at 6:15 p.m. For more information about the TPHS music program visit http:/teachers.sduhsd.k12.ca/us/ awillcox.com/
Laila Voss, EWMS student and Teen Korps member, with Mary Anne Nuskin, the Principal of Earl Warren Middle School.
Earl Warren Teen Korps member leading teen girls’ clothing donation drive Laila Voss, Earl Warren Middle School (EWMS) 8th grader and EWMS Teen Korps member, is leading a teen girls’ clothing donation drive and two Teen Korps community service events in support of My Girlfriend’s Closet during February. My Girlfriend’s Closet (http://www.mygirlfriendscloset.info/) is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that collects quality, gently used clothing from teen girls in the greater San Diego area who can afford quality clothing and distributes it to teen girls who are homeless, in foster care, or otherwise economically disadvantaged. By offering stylish clothing free, in a pleasant, boutique-like “shopping” environment, My Girlfriend’s Closet provides a unique wardrobe resource that aims at helping these girls feel more self-confident and comfortable in their schools and communities. Students and community members can donate gently used, clean clothing for teen girls ages 13-22 by placing it in a bag (trash bags are fine) and bringing it to the bin in the EWMS front office (155 Stevens Avenue in Solana Beach) from Tuesday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 22 during school hours (7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.). In addition to the clothing donation drive, EWMS Teen Korps members are participating in two service events in support of My Girlfriend’s Closet – the first on Feb. 23, when they’ll help sort the donated clothing, and the second on March 3, when they’ll help distribute the donated clothing to the girls in need. Laila Voss and her mom, Deborah Chew, will lead these events for EWMS Teen Korps and its members. Please visit ewmsteenkorps. wordpress.com for more details.
Horizon Prep’s ACSI District Spelling Bee Participants. (1st row L-R) Colton Misel, Corey Telfer (2nd place), Greer Wetmore, Joshua Jablonski, Madden Pearce, Cassandra McDaniel (3rd place), Grace Yale, Katie Bartolotta (1st place), (2nd row L-R) Kyra Hendrickson (2nd place), Antonio Partida, Daniel Greathouse (2nd place), Abby Gammel, Shane Telfer (2nd place), (not pictured: Yechan Choi, Bennett Park)
Horizon Prep students shine at Spelling Bee Horizon Prep made a strong showing at the ACSI District Spelling Bee. There were 15 schools represented, with over 250 competitors. “We are very proud of our participants,” says Horizon Prep Librarian Kelly Hendrickson, “They represented Horizon Prep and their families very well!” Six Horizon Prep students placed and three students made it to the “Spell Off” round: Cassandra McDaniel, Shane Telfer, and Kyra Hendrickson. Visit www. horizonprep.org
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Celebrating 100’s Day as centenarians at Horizon Prep. (L-R) Erika Vargas, Tommy Carlander, Hunter Hajjar, Presley Taylor, and Rachel Coons. Miss Cupples class of Horizon Prep 1st grade centenarians. (1st row L-R) Nicole Campbell, Trey Telfer, Lauren Phillip, Savanna Hobgood, John Carlander, Rebecca Bartolotta, Ava Chambers, (2nd row L-R) Greer Wetmore, Luke Mitchum, Madeline Canning, Luke Martin, Shay Dornan, Miss Cupples, Tatum Vercoe, Paige Gonor, Emma Caron
Celebrating 100’s Day as centenarians at Horizon Prep. (L-R) Julia Jablonski, Sari HankGuerreiro, Mia Caron, Caden McQuaid, Elijah Segoria, and Carissa Vanzant-Thomas.
100 days smarter at Horizon Prep Horizon Prep kindergartners and 1st graders celebrated the 100th day of school by stepping back in time and stepping up to serve. “Our kindergarten students show tremendous creativity in collecting and showcasing 100 items for the 100th day of school,” says Horizon Prep Kindergarten Teacher Sonia Dombroski. “One of our students came up with a great way to serve the community at the same time!” Students collected canned foods to donate to Bread of Life Rescue Mission in Oceanside. “We numbered them,” says Dom-
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When Maggie enters Solana Santa Fe Elementary School (SSF), students know that it’s time to pick out their favorite book. The black lab and her dog friends Max and Buddy regularly spend time at local elementary schools as part of Maggie’s Club, a reading with dogs program. It was started seven years ago in Arizona by Liz and John Young with their dog Maggie. “The goal is to make reading fun,” said Liz Young. “If kids enjoy reading now, they’ll do it forever.” The Youngs brought Maggie’s Club to California four years ago and added another black lab, Max, to the program. Susan Eldred and her beagle Buddy joined Maggie’s Club last year. Every other week at least 40 students at SSF in grades K-6 have the opportunity to read and spend time with the three dogs. Lydia Noble, SSF’s guidance assistant, said the school has found there are many benefits to having students read with dogs, including socialization and increased confidence. “The dogs also have a real calming effect on the children,” said Noble. They are specially chosen therapy dogs that the Youngs test to ensure they are good with children. More information about Maggie’s Club is available by contacting Liz and John Young at eyoung6@san.rr.com. Photos courtesy of Stacey Phillips
North Coast Rep RSF Unit of Rady Children’s Fresh Start hosts Celebrity Golf to present ‘Time Hospital Auxiliary’s March 9 Classic in RSF to benefit children Stands Still’ Celebrities Alfonso Ribeiro and Grant a fresh start at life.” North Coast Repertory Gala to feature Jay Leno The festivities begin on Sunday night Theatre will present “Time Show, along with sport legends Jermaine The Rancho Santa Fe Auxiliary Unit will hold its annual gala on March 9. “Stand Up for Rady Children’s Hospital, A Night with Jay Leno” will be held at The Grand Del Mar to benefit the Peckham Center for Cancer Care and Blood Disorders. Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and event tickets are tax deduction eligible. Reserve yours now at: www.rcharsf.org or by calling 858414-6296. Visit Facebook
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Dye, Hank Bauer, David Justice, Eric Dickerson and more, are teeing up for the 21st Annual Celebrity Golf Classic. The exciting two-day event will be hosted by Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego nonprofit with a mission to change the lives of children with physical deformities through the gift of reconstructive surgery. The fun takes place on March 10 and 11 at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe where tournament participants will have a hole-in-one opportunity to win a BMW and other great prizes. All proceeds will directly benefit Fresh Start. “We are so excited for this year’s Celebrity Golf Classic and are really looking forward to a successful and fun-filled day on the green,” said Michelle Pius, director of Major Gifts at Fresh Start. “And that’s part of what makes this event so special, its two days of excitement, 18 holes, and an entire community coming together for one incredible cause — to give disadvantaged children
with an exciting pre-party that includes a reception and dinner beginning at 6 p.m., as well as live and silent auctions with unique items like a Skate Experience for 8 at the exclusive Quiksilver skate park with Tony Hawk, a Kevin Correia Pitching Experience and a men’s Corum Admirals Cup Watch and more. The next day each foursome will be paired with a celebrity or professional athlete for a day of golf. Registration for the Celebrity Golf Classic begins at 9 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Groups will be able to participate in contests at each hole and giveaways for a chance to win many exciting prizes including Scotty Cameron putters with autographed covers, Titleist drivers and Oakley gear. Limited spots for the tournament and sponsorship opportunities for this exciting event are still available. To register for the Golf Classic or for more information on Fresh Start please visit www. FreshStart.org.
Stands Still” Feb. 23-March 17 (previews Feb. 20-22). Widely hailed as one of the best new plays on Broadway, “Time Stands Still” is the story of James and Sarah, a journalist and a photographer, who have been together for nine years and share a passion for documenting the realities of war. But when injuries force them to return home to New York, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life. For tickets and more information, visit www.northcoastrep.org or call 858-4811055; 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach, 92075.
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Annual Heart of San Diego Gala honors Audrey Geisel The University of California, San Diego’s 16th annual Heart of San Diego Gala was held Feb. 9 at the Grand Hyatt Aviara Resort to honor local philanthropist and community leader Audrey Geisel. The event included dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Former San Diego Charger Rolf Benirschke served as the evening’s emcee. All proceeds from the event will benefit the UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. Audrey Geisel, wife of the late Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, has provided longstanding support to the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. PhoDavid and Charlene Zettel, Kevin and Tonya Carroll tos/McKenzie Images
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Boys Junior Dunkers Championships The RSF Community Center Boys Junior Dunkers championship games were held Feb. 7 at the RSF School gym. The players dazzled cheering spectators with their basketball skills. For results, visit RSFCC.org or call 858756-2461. Photos/Jon Clark
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Upcoming events at the RSF Community Center Girls Junior Dunkers Registration is Now Open! One of our most popular programs of the year is our One-on-One Junior Dunkers basketball league and sign-ups are now open! The spring girls league is open to grades 1st 6th and the cost is $250 per child. Your child will make new friends, get lots of exercise and feel the pride of being part of an inspiring sports league. As a registered player, they’ll also qualify for Coach Mike’s free basketball clinics on Feb. 20 and March 6. Player assessments will be held on Feb. 26 and 27. For $300 you can feel the pride of having your company name or family name imprinted on the back of your daughter’s team
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The spending begins BY MARSHA SUTTON T h e current financing schedule for San Marsha Sutton Dieguito Union High School District’s $449 million Proposition AA bond shows that $160 million Series A bonds will be issued this April, which is about one-third of the total. Three more draws are planned over the next six years: $125 million Series B in 2015, $100 million Series C in 2017 and $64 million Series D in 2019. The first draw of $160 million will be separated into Series A-1 bonds for $10.8 million, which is taxable, and tax-exempt Series A-2 bonds for $149.2 million. The $10.8 million Series A-1 money will be used to repay 2010A Qualified School Construction Bonds, which were issued to fund solar projects at two of the district’s schools three years ago. Prop. AA’s ballot language listed this repayment
as an intended use of part of the bond money, making it legal. According to SDUHSD’s Feb. 7 school board report, the largest portions of the Series A-2 money in the first draw, the $149.2 million, will be allocated as follows: •$52.5 million for the new middle school in Pacific Highlands Ranch, for land purchase, design work and construction •$27.7 million at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas, for artificial turf field, synthetic track, stadium reconstruction and a new math/science building •$20 million at Canyon Crest Academy, for fields and athletic facilities •$14.4 million on the La Costa Valley school site in Carlsbad, for a multi-purpose room and athletic fields •$13.4 million at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, for technology infrastructure, media center remodel and planning for future construction The rest will be used for lower-cost projects at the two middle schools in En-
cinitas, planning for future construction at Carmel Valley and Earl Warren middle schools, small projects at Torrey Pines High School and district-wide technology infrastructure. Eric Dill, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of business services, said about $20 million in this first draw will be spent on design work and the approval process for the first phases of construction on each of the school sites in the Master Plan. These are projects that require substantial architectural and engineering design and need extended lead time for the state approval process. “Most of those construction projects will not start until we receive funding from our second draw which is estimated for 2015, but we will have already gone through the approval process so we will be ready to go when the funding arrives,” Dill said. Specific school construction master plans can be viewed on the district’s website [http://www.sduhsd. net/]. Dill said most of the money in this first draw will be spent before the second
draw in 2015, with the exception of the new middle school in Pacific Highlands Ranch and one building at San Dieguito Academy, both of which will spill over into 2016. For the new middle school, Dill said the district needs to have “100 percent of the funding before we start. We don’t want to suddenly slam on the brakes.” $52.5 million for new middle school The district is budgeting about $52.5 million in this first draw for the new middle school which will be constructed in two phases, the first in 2015 and the second in 2020, to accommodate an eventual 1,000 students. This amount is an estimate of the total costs for land purchase, design and architectural work, site preparation, and the first phase of construction which will serve 500 students. Of the $52.5 million, $1.8 million is for architectural and engineering services from the firm Lionakis, with offices in Newport Beach. Actual construction on Phase 1 is expected to run about $36 million, Dill said. This leaves about $14.7 million for land acquisition, although Dill would not state precisely how much the land will cost, as the district is currently in closed-session negotiations with landowner Pardee Homes over the final purchase price. The $36 million for construction will fund the building of the core campus which will include classroom buildings, common areas and administrative offices. Phase 2 construction, which will add another 500 seats, will cost less because the common areas will already be built. The cost of the land, Dill said, will be either the option purchase price, which was a number set in 2004 that inflates every year, or the current appraised market value – whichever is lower. If the lower of the two is
the option purchase price, the district will pay about $12 million. $20 million for CCA fields Astute readers will note that last week I reported that the field work being done this summer at Canyon Crest Academy would cost $3 million. Clearly, this new number given at the Feb. 7 board meeting – $20 million for CCA – is way higher. Dill explained that the $3 million cost for the CCA fields referred specifically to projects to be completed this summer, which are to install artificial turf and synthetic track and provide stadium seating. The remaining $17 million in the first draw will be spent to relocate fields to make room for construction of the new middle school adjacent to CCA. These will be completed not this summer but over the next two years, Dill said. The district plans to buy two parcels adjacent to CCA on the east and west sides of the high school campus. The six- and sevenacre parcels are both dirt lots currently. The east side is for the middle school while the west side will be for eventual expansion of CCA. “The new middle school will be located on the southeast side of the CCA campus, partially on one of the new parcels but extending into space that is currently used as field space for CCA,” Dill said. The district needs to relocate CCA’s fields west onto the other new parcel because the new middle school will encroach into CCA’s field space. Because two parcels were offered to the district at different years, due to circumstances in the developing community that shifted Pardee’s priorities, CCA ended up be
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JAMMER continued from page 6 7, 5 and 4 in a stretch of birthdays starting Valentine’s Day through April. Similar to his mother, Jammer is holding off on letting them play tackle football for now, but Caden will play some flag football this year. He’s followed through on those plans to help his mom — setting her up nicely in Texas and helping put his little brother Quandre Diggs through college. His brother now plays cornerback for the Texas Long-
SURVEY continued from page 1 back with some possible survey topics. Board member Tyler Seltzer supported the motion although he said he had some concerns about a survey. Seltzer said he’s always leery about asking about a specific topic— for example, if they asked about the trees in front of the school, 99 percent might have never even noticed them but when asked, 36 percent could say they don’t like them. Todd Buchner was not in attendance when the vote was called as he was coaching a basketball game, but later returned to the meeting. Frank said there are really endless topics to be surveyed, but the challenge would be to narrow it down to the most desirable, most actionable and most relevant. Frank said the survey would not be a decisionmaking tool on its own or a voting booth, but a way to
WHISPERING continued from page 1 which filed lawsuits to stop the project — along with the San Dieguito Community Planning Group and the Rancho Santa Fe Association. Although the project was approved by the County Board of Supervisors, Judge Maas ruled in 2011 that a full environmental impact report was needed, thus putting the project on hold. Last year, the county approved the environmental report, and then dismissed an appeal of its decision filed by the planning group, based on a techni-
horns and Coach Brown. Currently Jammer is a free agent and it has been reported that he will likely not be back with the Chargers next season. Jammer thinks he still has about three to five years in him to play. He still feels great, a credit to changing his style of play once he became a dad. To be a less risky player he has worked to become a “perfect tackler” to avoid those costly hits that could prevent him from playing with his kids post-football. No matter what NFL
team he lands on, Jammer and his foundation will maintain their presence in the San Diego community. “It’s where I started my career and the city embraced me, even after I struggled for my first two seasons,” Jammer said, “I’ve played here for 11 years, this is home now…I’ll continue my foundation and try to impact the community the best that I can.” To donate to the foundation or learn more about upcoming events, visit jammerfoundation.org.
provide input to the board and district as they make decisions for the district, as well as being a way to prompt discussions. He pointed to a sample survey done by the Woodside Elementary School District in Northern California with a similar demographic to Rancho Santa Fe. The school district surveys its parents every three years. “Generally I’m not an advocate of surveys but I was blown away by this [survey proposal],” said parent Glen Oratz. “I believe it’s an opportunity for the board to gain a better understanding of the areas the school does well and areas for future development.” Oratz said it doesn’t have to be a negative thing, it’s just a way for parents to proactively share feedback with the board. Oratz referenced the RSF Association board meeting about the roundabouts earlier in the day that had a room full of people. “People tend to rise and rally when there’s a
controversial issue, unfortunately we don’t have a room full of parents. That means most of the parents feel things are going great, but it doesn’t mean parents don’t have valuable input,” Oratz said. Woodside uses the Social Science Research Lab at San Diego State University for its surveys. The lab would prepare the online survey, synthesize and summarize results, and help with interpretation support for a cost of $4,000. “If anyone has anything dramatic, (Delaney) is the first to know about it and it gets vetted and discussed by the board,” Burdge said, bringing up their recent discussion of the Spanish program. “I don’t think it’s necessary to spend money to ask a myriad of questions.” Oratz asked if their opinions would change if the survey was underwritten and Delaney said she still thought it would be unnecessary.
cality. Now that the judge has allowed the project to go forward, the only option for the Whispering Palms Community Council would be an appeal to the state appellate court, and a bid to obtain an injunction. “My clients are making that decision. They need to meet and determine if that’s the route they want to take,” said attorney Julie Hamilton, who represents the community council in its efforts to challenge the project. Cavanaugh, who lives in Whispering Palms, said it is unfortunate that the legal and bureaucratic process has delayed the devel-
opment for so long, but he is happy the work can now go forward. “It will be a real improvement to the community,” he said. Residents and community groups have argued that the project will add to traffic congestion on local roadways, that it lacks adequate parking and will be out of character with Whispering Palms. Brechtel has said that in order to offset increased traffic from the project, the developer will make improvements to nearby intersections and contribute between $500,000 and $700,000 to the county’s traffic impact fund.
TRAFFIC continued from page 1 abouts, RSF Association Assistant Manager Ivan Holler recommended against the board not certifying the DEIR because it could potentially mean Rancho Santa Fe loses its seat at the table and have a solution “imposed on them” rather than remaining engaged in the process. The large crowd expressed a variety of opinions, with a few in favor of roundabouts, and a strong opposition to roundabouts. Many said they would like to see traffic signals, while others said traffic signals would set a bad precedent in the effort to keep the Ranch rural. The RSF Association staying involved and keeping the studies going to determine the best solution was also a viable option presented by residents. “Drag your feet as long as you can,” said longtime resident Chuck Badger. “Send it back to the county so it can die a slow death so we can protect our community and not spend money on a problem that is actually improving. Don’t vote for the commuters, vote for the community.” As Holler reported, traffic volumes have dropped by just over 24 percent on Del Dios in recent years. It peaked at about 22,000 average daily trips but dropped off with the opening of SR56 in 2004 and managed lane improvements to Interstate 15. There are, however, large cues of cars during peak traffic times in the mornings and afternoons that spill over onto local streets, a problem that the roundabouts propose to solve. RSF resident Jack Queen said that the roundabouts are too permanent and big of a solution for a shrinking problem. He said he felt the problem is already being solved by other things the county and city are doing. He said there was no need to rush and that they could wait and see how projects like the Interstate-5 widening, the Manchester on-ramp changes and the Interstate 5-SR 56 projects are completed. “Our job is not to solve the county’s problems and especially not to solve it on Rancho Santa Fe’s back,” Queen said. Many people in attendance at the meeting said they also believe that roundabouts would actually cause an increase in traffic. As RSF Association Di-
rector Eamon Callahan said, “The easier you make it to come through the Covenant, the more traffic is going to come here.” The three roundabouts are proposed at the intersections of Via de la Valle at Paseo Delicias; Paseo Delicias at El Montevideo/La Valle Plateada; and Del Dios Highway at El Camino Del Note. The diameter of the roundabouts is 111 to 114 feet. Each would have a 16-foot-wide travel lane with a 12-to-15-foot mountable apron to allow larger trucks to drive on to get through. The roundabouts would feature equestrian/pedestrian crossings with push-button activated in-pavement lighting to warn drivers. There would be additional lighting to warn drivers 400 to 500 feet in advance. Construction could take up to 18 months with, at various times, traffic flowing on only one lane of Del Dios Highway and detoured onto adjacent streets. That impact was deemed significant and unmitigatable in the EIR. Some residents said they liked the roundabout design and preferred them to traffic lights. RSF resident Glen Oratz said that roundabouts don’t have to be a bad thing—he’s seen them used nicely in small European towns. RSF resident Martin Wilson said roundabouts could define the Covenant. “Let’s set ourselves apart from the surrounding communities with roundabouts,” Wilson said. “The public blows right past the historic Rancho Santa Fe boulders, with roundabouts people would realize that they’re in a special place, special to all of us here.” Residents in opposition to the roundabouts expressed worries that the roundabouts would make the existing difficulty to get out onto the highway worse as the flowing traffic won’t give people adequate breaks to get out of their streets. Many said it would be “impossible” to make a left turn to the village and would be scary and unsafe for pedestrians. One of the properties that will be most impacted by the roundabouts is the Village Church, which supports the RSF Association staff recommendations. “Roundabouts encourage a continuous flow of traffic which is both a blessing and a burden,” said Don MacNeil, a Village Church elder. “The report tends to emphasize the blessings.” MacNeil said that church property taken to
build the roundabouts will result in the loss of about 23 spaces in its lot and all four driveways will be negatively impacted with egress and ingress made more dangerous. The church must also incur a “myriad of costs” to repair its parking lot and retaining walls, redo its driveways and move dry and wet utilities. RSF resident Rory Kendall said he was “appalled” that the church would be so impacted, especially with how much it offers the community. “We owe the Village Church a lot, they have been wonderful to us for generations,” Kendall said. Patricia Simmons, a homeowner on the corner of La Plateada, was also very concerned about the impacts to her property. She said the roundabouts will be 15 feet from her home, a new bus stop will cut into her tree grove resulting in the loss of about 30 trees, and she said her swimming pool would be at the bus stop. “My house is going to be sitting in the roundabout, it’s going to be ridiculous,” Simmons said. “It’s not right, it’s not fair, it’s not what our community is supposed to be.” Simmons wondered why the Ranch couldn’t do something similar to what has been done in the Crest community of Del Mar, where they have “protected their community” by creating islands in their streets to deter cut-through traffic. “If you don’t live or work here, you don’t belong on our roads,” Simmons said. While the RSF Association will now take a look at traffic signals with its ad hoc committee, some in the audience did not like the signals as a solution. Former RSF Association President Marie Addario spoke out against traffic signals, noting they had fought them in the past because they did not align with the community’s goals to stay rural. RSF resident Lisa Bartlett said that the lights would violate the community’s dark sky policy. Others argued that things have changed as the community has grown and traffic lights could help the current situation and be done in a nice way that wouldn’t impact the aesthetics of the community. RSF resident Sam Ursini noted that the light at Calzada del Bosque hasn’t affected the rural nature of the Covenant.
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SPENDING continued from page 26 ing built to bisect the two parcels, requiring the need to move fields to make room for the middle school, Dill explained. Over-enrollment at Carmel Valley Middle School and a growing population in Pacific Highlands Ranch meant greater demand and a re-evaluation of the property, and “the idea to combine the total acreage and shift fields … was born,” Dill said. Therefore, “to accommodate a contiguous middle school campus which will straddle new and existing district-owned property,” $17 million of funds in the first draw for CCA is related to the relocation of fields, he said. Specifically, the district will spend the $17 million to move four baseball and softball diamonds, one each for varsity and junior varsity. The work includes drainage, restrooms and concession buildings, seating around the baseball diamonds, dugout structures, backstops, fencing and general purpose fields for physical education and for field sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. Dill said the district hopes to begin this phase of
field work this fall and complete it in 2014. No CABs At San Dieguito Academy, the $27.7 million listed in this first draw includes $3 million for field work this summer, as reported last week. The remaining $24.7 million will be spent mostly on a new math/science building. The $14.4 million to be spent on athletic fields and a multi-purpose room in La Costa Valley in Carlsbad is an interesting project, since the district has determined that, because of declining enrollment in Encinitas, there is no imminent need for a middle school there as originally planned when the land was purchased by the district in 1999. Residents in that community protested loudly several years ago about the land sitting empty. Dill said the district approached the homeowners association about this idea to develop the land using bond proceeds and they were receptive. He said constructing a multi-purpose room and athletic fields on the site is a good use of the bond money because an MPR can be for community use, after-school programs and adult educa-
tion. And fields can be used by the community, for overflow from other nearby schools and for independent sports programs. “This is bringing value to the overall community,” Dill said. The payback ratio for this first draw, which includes no Capital Appreciation Bonds, is estimated to be no higher than 1 to 2.25, according to district documents. The interest is $200 million on the $160 million principal, for a debt service of $360 million. The estimated costs associated with issuing this first draw come to $1,325,720. Dill said the costs of issuance are capped by law at 2 percent, and this comes to .829 percent. Further, he said the amounts to be paid are notto-exceed dollars, and the district is actively negotiating with all parties to further lower costs. The biggest fees will be paid as follows (estimated amounts): • $800,000 to bond underwriter De La Rosa & Co. of Los Angeles • $135,000 to bond counsel DLA Piper of San Diego • $85,000 to financial advisor The Dolinka Group
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Bach Collegium San Diego presents ‘When Cupid Strikes’ Internationally-acclaimed Bach Collegium San Diego, led by music director Ruben Valenzuela, celebrated love with its “When Cupid Strikes!” performance at the Rancho Santa Fe Performing Arts Center on Feb. 9. A pre-concert discussion was also held. Bach Collegium is preparing for one if its biggest performances of the year — Handel’s “Messiah” — to take place at RSF’s Performing Arts Center on March 16 (see story on page B3). Photos/Jon Clark
Musician Shanon Zusman participates in the pre-concert discussion.
Trude Zillgens, Nancy Snyder
Counter-tenor Charles Humphries, board member Susan Hayes
Dr. Richard and Cheryl Gross
Tony and Gail Jelinek, Valerie Chereskin and Jay Hansen
The Bach Collegium San Diego performs at the RSF School Performing Arts Center.
Henry and Dawn Doorn
Peter Cramer, Sharon Pease, Dick Kessler
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Music Director Ruben Valenzuela at the harpsichord
Helen Westerfield, Katie Walders
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Canyon Crest Academy’s harpist is California’s first stringer BY GLENN BOROK Julia Schorn, a senior at Canyon Crest Academy, began her musical career at a young age when she took up the piano. However, after six years of training, the instrument and she “just weren’t clicking� and that’s when she decided to make a change. She remembered that her grandfather had always wanted one of his daughters to be a harpist, and Julia wanted to fulfill his wishes. Julia then broached the idea with her parents, but, according to her, they were very reluctant at first, wanting her to play a “normal� instrument like the violin. But, like in her many other activities, she persisted in her quest to play the harp, and eventually started lessons with her current harp teacher, Sheila Sterling. A few months later, Julia’s parents bought her a concert grand pedal harp so she could play with an orchestra. After that monumental decision, Julia and her parents never looked back. Starting off slowly, she gradually eased into harder songs and became one of the most accomplished teenage harpists in the United States. Selfdescribed as inquisitive and committed, Julia soon became very involved, practicing around five hours a day in the summer and two or more hours during the
school year. All that practice has paid off, as she is currently the Principal Harpist for the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, as well as a member of the CCA Instrumental Music Conservatory. She has only one regret about her arduous journey to the top of the harp field. “I would just start earlier,� she said. “I went to a camp in Switzerland for harp and they were all incredibly amazing [because] they had been playing since they were very young.� She maintains that the only negative aspects of playing the harp are tuning it and the transportation, as you can imagine with such a large instrument. However, those few negatives are negated by the positives, which she states are “everything else.� Even though she has won numerous awards as a harpist, the modest Julia states, “I’m not that good, I still have a long way to go.� Julia doesn’t believe she has accomplished her goals, but thinks she has far exceeded her expectations and couldn’t have imagined all the amazing opportunities she has been afforded when she began over six years ago. She has also parlayed her instrumental prowess into a club called “Music Moves,� which travels to senior living facilities and
Julia Schorn courtesy photo plays music to those who don’t have a chance to go out and enjoy it. For young aspiring harpists who hope to be as successful as Julia, her advice is to stick with it and don’t give up despite the numerous hardships that may occur playing such a unique instrument. Julia has traveled to many places to help make her into the harpist she is, visiting Denton, Texas and New York City for harp
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conferences. She even played in Times Square in front of hundreds of people after the planned Harp Flash Mob didn’t pan out as planned. One of Julia’s favorite harp experiences occurred when she visited the Eastman School of Music, in Rochester, New York, to study medieval music two summers ago, in hopes of playing in an ancient castle in her grandparents’ hometown of Siculiana, Italy. Last summer, Julia attended the official Eastman harp workshop, allowing her to meet harpists from around the United States and hone her craft. Although Julia was the one who has become the superstar harp player, she credits a large part of the journey to her family, which has helped her along the way. Whether it was her mother, helping her transport her harp, or her sister always being there for her, Julia says they were critical to her development as a harpist and as a person. She says her mother, sister, and grandfather were all role models for her, inspiring her to achieve greatness and follow in the successful family lineage. Looking anxiously towards the future, Julia has applied to a short list of colleges which include harp teachers that teach the French Method, a way of playing the instrument. She has already
been accepted Early Action to Princeton University, and is still waiting to hear from other top music schools. At college, Julia hopes to double major or minor in music, but plans to major in something else, which is still up for discussion, although she has had her eye on English, her favorite subject, or neuroscience. Julia knows she will continue to play the harp in a college orchestra, but still hasn’t decided how music will fit into her higher education. Apart from the harp, Julia spends her free time like most average teenagers do, watching television and movies, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Her favorite TV shows include Elementary, Parks and Recreation, and Criminal Minds, while she loves listening to bands of Montreal, Led Zeppelin, and lots of classical music. Now, while Julia continues on her harp journey to college, no one, including herself, knows where this will take her, but if history is any indicator, she’ll be a star to watch for in the future no matter what she chooses to pursue. Glenn Borok is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy. He is co-editor in chief of Pulse Magazine, the official magazine of Canyon Crest Academy, and an intern at this newspaper.
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Bach Collegium to perform ‘Messiah’ on March 16 in RSF
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BY CLAIRE HARLIN After a successful performance of “When Cupid Strikes!” on Feb. 9 at the Performing Arts Center at R. Roger Rowe School in Rancho Santa Fe, the Bach Collegium is preparing for one if its biggest performances of the year — Handel’s “Messiah” — to take place at the same venue on March 16. Also being shown on March 15 at La Jolla’s St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church and on March 17 at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown San Diego, “Messiah” is traditionally a recognizable, holiday-time feature that’s rarely played in its entirety. However, the piece was written in the 1700s and composed by George Frideric Handel with the intention of being performed in March, said Bach Collegium Music Director Ruben Valenzuela. “It’s a very popular piece, and people tend to listen to it in December, but we are doing it in March when there are no other ‘Messiahs’ happening,” said Valenzuela. “It’s written to be preformed right before Easter.” To keep with the huge-scale oratorio tradition associated with the piece, perpetuated by large ensemble performances over the past several centuries, Valenzuela will be bringing to San Diego some top musicians and singers from all over the country and Canada — from San Francisco, to Chi-
cago to Montreal to England. Also involved will be local musicians from San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles, he said. “The show will be rather stacked with really great people,” he said, adding that the Valentine’s Day-themed “When Cupid Strikes!” performance that took place Feb. 8 and 9 was a great success, bringing out well over 100 people for each showing even though the weather was cold and sprinkling. Valenzuela founded The Bach Collegium in 2003 and has been directing it ever since. He plays the organ and harpsichord, and he has studied music, musicology and historical performance practices at San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University. The ensemble aims to diversify the music offerings in the San Diego community by providing engaging, accessible, historically informed performances of repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical eras. Its principal members bring experience from international ensembles such as the Academy of Ancient Music and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, as well as from leading U.S. ensembles such as American Bach Soloists, Philharmonia Baroque and the Portland Baroque Orchestra. For more information or to get tickets to the March performance, visit www.bachcollegiumsd.org.
(Above) Music Director Ruben Valenzuela leads a production two years ago at St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla. The Bach Collegium music director will be leading one of the group’s biggest performances of the year in Rancho Santa Fe on March 16. (Right) Ruben Valenzuela speaks to the audience at the Feb. 9 event held in RSF. See page B1 for more. (Top) Courtesy photo; (Bottom) Photo/Jon Clark
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Ocean Author Presentation The Golden Shore with David Helvarg Feb. 26: 6:30-8 p.m. How is it that California, the most populous state in the nation, has also learned to live well with the sea, protecting some of the most spectacular marine wildlife and scenic coastline on Earth? In The Golden Shore: California’s Love Affair with the Sea, author David Helvarg explores the history, culture, and changing nature of California’s coasts and ocean. Members: Free · Public: $5 RSVP: 858-534-5771 or at aquarium.ucsd.edu
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The Patio on Lamont Street ■ 4445 Lamont St., Pacific Beach ■ (858) 412-4648 ■ thepatioonlamont.com ■ The Vibe: Casual, vibrant, chic, intimate ■ Patio Seating: Yes ■ Signature Dishes: Jack Daniels Dutch Pancakes, flatbreads, Twisted Elvis ■ Open Since: 2012 ■ Reservations: Yes
■ Happy Hour: 3-6 p.m. daily ■ Hours: • 11 a.m. to midnight, Monday-Friday • 9 a.m. to midnight, Saturday-Sunday
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■ This week’s recipe: The Patio’s Braised Berkshire Pork Oso Bucco with Asiago and Bacon Risotto
Braised Pork Shank is stationed on a bed of bacon and asiago risotto, and accented with cracklins.
Dungeness Crab & Ahi Tuna Tower consists of avocado, tomato, cucumber, citrus vinaigrette and soy ginger sauce.
Braised Beef Short Rib is served with whipped parsnips, seasonal vegetables and covered in a demi-glaze.
It’s The Patio on Lamont Street when you’ve got a taste for something special BY KELLEY CARLSON aturally, there are patios on Lamont Street in Pacific Beach. But then there is The Patio. Located between two of the area’s busiest thoroughfares — Garnet and Grand avenues — the restaurant is unexpectedly found on the corner of a predominantly residential street. This casual neighborhood eatery is where urban chic meets the beach, shorts and flip-flops are as acceptable as formal gowns and heels, and age knows no boundaries. “We want people to feel like they’re in their own home,” owner Gina ChampionCain said. Indeed, many guests find that it’s a cozy place to unwind. The walled outdoor patio provides protection from the street, yet patrons can still observe beach city life through the large windows that allow for ocean breezes. During the day, many find that it’s an ideal place to bask in the sun with umbrellas and heaters to help with comfort levels. Dogs curl up next to their owners and thump their tails while feasting on 100-percent natural dog biscuits made from pork and lamb drippings. At night, the atmosphere becomes vibrant, as guests wine and dine underneath the stars. Beginning at 6 p.m. Sundays, there’s live music from artists who perform in various styles. “It’s a happening place,” Champion-Cain said. Much of the socialization takes place in the inside/outside bar. Beverages of choice include “cool cocktails” such as the Mr. Chow, which mixes gin, Ty Ku, cucumber, lime and Sriracha chili sauce, and fresh “brunch imbibements” that include the Razz Champagne with an added touch of
The bar is a popular spot to socialize and sample the various small plates.
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raspberry vodka. The energetic vibe is also present in “The Hub,” an indoor dining area that features eclectic and “green” decor. Surfboards from a local shop hang above a brick wall that incorporates material from the previous restaurant. And like most of the furniture in other areas of the establishment, The Hub’s booths and chairs are repurposed. But for a more subdued experience, restaurant-goers can head to “The Loft,” an elegant, earth-toned room with chandeliers and mirrors. Guests can dine and relax in quiet intimacy, yet still keep an eye on the lively patio below. Executive Chef John Medall presents a menu filled with worldly influences, including Mediterranean, Asian and French, for late morning through late evening. Brunch features dishes such as the Jack Daniels Dutch Pancakes, topped with caramelized bananas and apples, berry compote and Chantilly cream. Some of the light fare for lunch and dinner includes The Patio Salad, a colorful plate of strawberries,
chevré (goat’s milk cheese) and candied walnuts sprinkled over mixed baby greens that are lightly tossed with strawberry vinaigrette, all resting on house-made ciabatta; and Champion-Cain’s personal favorite, the Deconstructed Ahi Poke with wakame salad, cucumber salad, soy ginger sauce and avocado cream. Among The Patio’s popular flatbreads are the Beef and Bleu with sirloin, Gorgonzola, mushrooms and roasted garlic sauce. For a heavier entree, one of the go-tos is the Braised Pork Shank, stationed in a bed of bacon and asiago risotto, and accented with cracklins and roasted shishito peppers. Among the unique desserts is the Twisted Elvis, a “twist” on singer Elvis Presley’s favorite sandwich with banana bread, caramelized bananas, peanut butter and foster’s sauce. Also, guests who want to bring in their own bottle of wine may wish to take advantage of the no-corkage fee on Tuesdays. Even if there is little parking to be found on the street, valet service is available for $3 after 5 p.m. daily.
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Local resident thriving as an independent filmmaker Fourth film focuses on global humanity, individual’s impact BY KAREN BILLING In the second draft of Sue Vicory’s life, she decided to become a documentary filmmaker so that she could make films that inspire. Vicory, a local resident, is now working on her fourth documentary film. She has told stories about homelessness, the history of jazz and blues in Kansas City, and her family business. Currently, she is trying to wrap her arms around the topic of “global humanity and our individual significance and impact within it� with her ambitious new project “One.� “I’m just a girl with a camera and I just stepped into this life I created for myself,� Victory said. “Everything I’ve done is such a privilege. I can’t believe it’s my life, it’s so amazing. I don’t know how else I would want to spend my time.� Vicory moved to Del Mar from Kansas City a little over a year ago when her scientist husband had the opportunity to move to San Diego with a promotion. She said she had always felt a tug from the ocean and has found her perfect fit here, with a view of Torrey Pines State
Beach out of her window. Vicory started on her filmmaking journey 10 years ago after her youngest of two daughters went away to college. She had worked at her family’s business for 20 years and was asking herself what the second half of her life was going to be like. The idea of being a documentary filmmaker came to her and within 30 minutes she went online and signed up for film class in New York in the fall of that year. She started to doubt her decision as fall inched closer but was encouraged by her older daughter to just go for it. “I went to school and became hooked on the process,� Vicory said. “I wanted to be an editor so I went to Washington, D.C. for editing school and set up an editing studio in my home.� In a matter of nine months she had changed her entire life path; now she just needed to start making films. Her first film was a short 10-minute film called “Homelessness and The Power of One.� The three-year project took her to 15 different cities for doc-
Local independent filmmaker Sue Vicory is working on her fourth documentary film, ‘One.’ PHOTO COURTESY OF LANDON COLLIS
umentary interviews. She released the film right after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the film was able to raise $30,000 for local shelters. As an additional result of her first film, she started the Power of One Project, where she worked with nine inner city schools in Kansas City, taking on community service projects. In Kansas City, there is a
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big jazz and blues heritage so for her next project, she spent five years created a feature-length documentary “Kansas City Jazz and Blues: Past, Present & Future.� “The learning curve was extreme,� said Vicory of her first full-length feature film in which she went through an extensive, exhaustive post-production process with the more-than 150 hours of footage. She completed the film in 2011 and it aired on PBS in June of that year and again in January of 2012. “That film has certainly exceeded my expectations,� Victory said.
Her third film “1898: The W.F. Norman storyâ€? she did on her family’s hand pressed tin ceiling business, which is 115 years old. She still works as the company’s CFO. The idea for her latest film came out of her first project. While working on “Homelessness and the Power of One,â€? she had a chance to interview a 60-year-old formerly homeless man named Eugene in Harlem, New York. Eugene said his life was changed when an “angelâ€? came to him as he lived on the streets and asked, “Is this all you want with your life?â€? The angel was a 75-yearold woman named Beth Reed who Vicory got the chance to meet and who became the centerpiece of her film. “That was a lightbulb moment, how significant we are and how powerful we can be if we’re intentional about it in our lives,â€? Vicory said. “If you’re intentional about how your life goes, imagine the number of people you can inspire or lift up and then the trickle effect‌you can’t even quantify.â€? So far with “One,â€? she has completed 12 interviews in Kansas City and one locally in San Diego. She is still looking for local subjects who would like to participate. With the film, Vicory is trying to get a broad brush of humanity — a homeless man and a CEO, a Republican and a Democrat, people from different religious backgrounds and different ages.
She would like for the project to be international and is trying to work out a way to do some traveling to different countries. “I want to include as much of humanity as I can,� Vicory said. “It’s a big, global word yet what I hope to come out of it is a voice that is loud and clear.� In her interviews, she asks her subjects if they feel they are a significant piece of humanity, if they feel they’ve made an impact on global humanity in any way, what act they feel has changed someone’s life and what they want their legacy to be. The stories and answers she has gotten so far have been impactful and she hopes the project continues to stretch and elevate, she doesn’t want it to be just “pablum,� she wants it to resonate and light people up. While her last film took five years, she doesn’t know how long her current effort will take. The beauty of being a filmmaker is she’s calling the shots. “It will be ready when it’s ready,� Vicory said. “I don’t want it to end because it’s going to be amazing.� To learn more about “One� visit www.suevicory.com. Vicory also just created the website womendocumentaryfilmmakers.com which has resources for fellow filmmakers, as well as a journal she will write documenting the making of “One.�
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RSF residents produce San Diego Musical Theater’s ‘Chicago’
SAMSON AND DELILAH by Camille Saint-Saëns
Celebrated restaurateur, chef and cookbook author Jonathan Waxman known, for his famous eateries Jams and Barbuto, will join George’s California Modern executive chef and partner Trey Foshee for an intimate six-course charity dinner this March. The dinner will showcase the seasonal harvest of renowned Chino Farms and the freshest catch from local purveyor Catalina Offshore. “Trey Foshee is the quintessential chef--reserved, talented, and passionate. He and I have long pondered a meal together, using the amazing bounty from Chino Farms as our source for the menu. While the bulk of the United States is slipping into spring, San Diego is in its gentle month, and the Chinos will be harvesting all the seasonal vegetables that I love,” says Waxman. “Jonathan is looked at as one of the champions of California cuisine and was one of the first chefs to bring that style of cooking to New York City when he opened Jams. He has always loved San Diego and Chino Farms,” says Foshee. The Waxman/Foshee dinner will be held at Foshee’s private residence in San Diego on March 9 at 5:30 p.m. and benefit the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. In addition to the six courses paired with wine, the event will feature Scripps scientist Stuart Sandin, Ph.D offering insight into sustainable seafood practices. The menu will be slightly more rustic than the California Modern fare fans of Foshee have become accustomed to and incorporate Waxman’s and Foshee’s simple and sustainable approach to food. Cost is $500 per person benefitting Scripps Institute of Oceanography; Limited to 25 people. For tickets, contact Mary Darling at 858-822-4313 or mdarling@ucsd.edu
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With all of his experience, Kellum has a lot of faith in his leading lady. “Emma is perfect as Roxie; she’s vulnerable, brave and you just can’t take your eyes off of her. I love finding new talent and watching them grow every single day.” Hiring seasoned pros like Radwick and Kellum is all part of the plan explains Rancho Santa Fe resident Erin Lewis, who with her husband Gary, is producing the show. “We are very proud of our productions; audiences should expect a professional, quality production in a beautiful theatre at affordable prices,” says Erin. “We hire the best talent possible, from local talent to some who have been on Broadway.” Another special aspect of “Chicago” and San Diego Musical Theatre is that “we are an all volunteer organization, there are no executive or staff salaries,” Erin said. “Since ticket sales alone only cover 50 percent to 60 percent of production costs, we are always looking for people who love musical theatre as much as we do and who would like to support the arts by donating to help us offset costs.” Overall the cast and crew of “Chicago” will be ready when the curtains open on Feb. 15 for a preview show, and Feb. 16 for the official premiere. Summed up Radwick: “I’ll have a lot of adrenaline, but I’m definitely nervous. I think it’s nervous excitement.” For more information on the SDMT’s production of “Chicago,” a full schedule, and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.sdmt. org/, like them on Facebook by searching for San Diego Musical Theatre, or follow them on Twitter: @sdmtmusicals.
Famed Celebrity Chef Jonathan Waxman unites with acclaimed Chef Trey Foshee for special charity dinner
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•Sh ow runs Feb. 15-March 3 BY ROB LEDONNE “Chicago,” the world-famous Bob Fosse musical known for a long run on Broadway and a 2002 Oscar-winning film, is coming to San Diego’s Birch North Park theater Feb. 15-March 3 thanks to the award-winning San Diego Musical Theatre company, and all involved — from the production’s producers to actors — couldn’t be more excited. Emma Radwick, who plays the lead role of Roxie Hart, is a Del Mar-based actress who has roots in Australia. “My dad is English and my mom is Aussie. I was always involved in the arts, mainly because my dad has a really good appreciation for it,” she explained by phone in the midst of a hectic rehearsal schedule. “I first saw ‘Chicago’ about 12 years ago on the West End in London and fell in love. I always wanted to play this character.” Radwick moved to Del Mar from Australia with her husband, who happens to be a native of Michigan.”I met my husband while I was singing in a band in China. We fell in love and had an international relationship. When we first came to Del Mar, we were living temporarily with his brother. We love everything about the area; Del Mar is a great community.” When the opportunity arose to audition for the part of Roxie, Radwick jumped at the chance. “A lot of emotions are running through my mind; it’s a dream come true to be able to perform musical theater in my home city. My parents are flying in from Australia, so it’s definitely a big deal.” Ron Kellum, the director of “Chicago,” agrees with that sentiment and adds that the grueling rehearsal process is “going great! This cast is absolutely amazing and thrilling to watch. Audiences are in for a special treat; I’m honored to work with such a fantastic team on all fronts.” Kellum should know; so far he’s built up an impressive resume working on the Broadway productions and national tours of “Chicago,” as well as “Dreamgirls,” “Aida,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” and directed productions of “A Chorus Line” and “The Color Purple.” In addition, he also choreographed a sequence in the smash hit 2010 film “Iron Man 2” with Robert Downey Jr.
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The passionate Biblical tale of a shrewd temptress and a mighty Hebrew warrior. Let the seduction begin…
FEBRUARY 16, 19, 22, 24 (m) Visit sdopera.com Call (619) 533-7000 Tickets start at $45. English translations displayed above the stage. All performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Free lecture for ticket holders, one hour prior to each performance, sponsored by U-T San Diego.
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The Chino Farm welcomes ‘Japanese Farm Food’ author Nancy Singleton Hachisu appeared at The Chino Farm with her new cookbook “Japanese Farm Food” for a book signing on Feb. 10. The event also featured a cooking demonstration and tasting by Chef Singleton Hachisu, using fresh ingredients and winter vegetables from the farm.
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RSF Senior Scene: Celebrating our furry friends: ‘In Praise of Dogs & Cats’ BY TERRIE LITWIN, RSF SENIOR CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are approximately 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats owned in the U.S. Thirty-nine percent of households own at least one dog and 33 percent own at least one cat. While professionally trained service animals provide obvious benefits to humans, the average household pet can also provide many therapeutic benefits. Pets can help with feelings of loneliness, reduce stress, promote social interaction, encourage exercise, and give us unconditional affection. Recently, scientists have begun to explore the benefits of the bond between pet owners and their pets. Studies conducted at Miami University and St. Louis University concluded that the emotional benefits of pet ownership can be equal to that of human friendship. Studies have found that pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression, have lower blood pressure in stressful situations, have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels and make fewer visits to their doctor. The key to healthy aging is the ability to effectively deal with life’s major challenges, such as retirement, the physical changes of aging, and the loss of loved ones. Pets
can play an important role by helping an individual find meaning and joy in life, helping to maintain a social network, and boosting vitality through the playfulness, laughter and exercise that having a Terrie Litwin pet promotes. The United States is the most dog-loving and cat-loving nation on earth. Author, broadcaster, and Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will share wit, wisdom, information, and inspiration about our most popular and beloved pet companions. Please join us at the Senior Center on Friday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. for Richard Lederer’s presentation “In Praise of Dogs and Cats.” Rancho San Café French Discussion Group Thursday, Feb. 21 (1st & 3rd Thursday of the month) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Music Appreciation Monday, February 25th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Local Junior League of San Diego members wear masks to get ready for their Feb. 27 event, “Incognito, A Masquerade Night,” to take place at the Del Mar Marriott. Courtesy photo
North County Junior League to host ‘A Masquerade Night’ at Del Mar Marriott The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) on Feb. 27 will host “Incognito, A Masquerade Night” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Outdoor Lounge at Arterra Restaurant in the Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real. Kiptyn Locke, TV star of “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor Pad,” will be the guest emcee. Proceeds benefit the Community Resource Center in Encinitas to support transitional women and families. Performances will include live musical sets from local bands, The Peripherals and The County Fair Band, as well as a DJ set from Will Hernandez. Guests will wear masks to gain entry; they may wear their own or they may donate at the door to receive them. “In addition to raising funds to support women and families in transitional situation, the event also provides the JLSD with an opportunity to train our newest members and provide the leadership development needed to help create San Diego’s next generation of female civic and community leaders,” said Jennifer Edstrom, the group’s president. “We are excited to host a family portrait day for these deserving families using the funds raised during this evening.” Tickets are on sale at http://www.jlsd.org/?nd=incognito for $25 per ticket, or $40 for two tickets. Additional features include raffle entry, prize drawings, a mask contest, $5 drink specials and happy hour menu items. Anyone over 21 is invited.
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Two brothers face difficult decisions in latest drama at Old Globe BY DIANA SAENGER Let’s Review! In “The Brothers Size,” now playing at the Old Globe Theatre, brothers Oshoosi Size (Okieriete Onaodowan) and Ogun Henri Size (Joshua Elijah Reese) are as different as spinach and French fries. They grew in the Louisiana bayou, but lost their mom as young boys. They were raised by an aunt and have unkind words to say about her. Yet each one chose a different path and has dissimilar personalities, hopes and ethics. The story by award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Porgy and Bess”) and directed by Tea Alagi , is delivered through poetic lines and forceful beats — infused with the music and rhythms of the South. At the first glance of the set, one wonders what these actors can do with a circle of rocks in the middle of a blank stage. There is a short time to contemplate those thoughts as percussionist Jonathan Melville Pratt entertains with original music on the drums before the play begins. When Onaodowan, Reese and Elegba (Antwayn Hopper) enter the room to a chant, they create a large circle of sand that resembles a particular space. For Ogun, it’s the home he shares with Oshoosi or the garage where
If you go What: ‘The Brothers Size’ When: Matinees, evenings to Feb. 24 Where: Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre at The Old Globe Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park Tickets: From $29 Phone: (619) 234-5623 Website: TheOldGlobe.org
he’s a mechanic. Ogun occasionally replays some of his recent days in jail, while Elegba uses the space to stick out his shiny chest of rippled muscles or to smooze Oshoosi, enticing him into some unwise decisions. Playwright McCraney already called a voice that will shape theater (The Brother/Sister Plays: “The Brothers Size,” “In the Red,” “Brown Water,” and “Marcus”) describes this play as a fable. He said he wrote from inspiration of the Yoruba culture and mythology prominent during the years of the Atlantic slave trade. Using the theme of brotherhood, McCraney intended the play to be sparse of exterior objects so it can play anywhere in the world. In some way, less is more. When one of the characters is
ready to release his lines, he emphatically jumps inside or outside the circle and repeats what he’s doing “Ogun Henri Size at work.” It not only simplifies the setting of the scene, it opens a door to what these characters do and who they are. Ogun is anxious to help his brother and get him on a new track after prison, but Oshoosi sees his brother as wasting his time in working too hard and getting nowhere. His friend Elegba, who also recently got out of prison, is far more fun to be with, and unlike Ogun (and the audience), Oshoosi cannot see the evil aura that Elegba emits. Oshoosi is traditionally depicted as a solitary hunter. Ogun is the ancient warrior-god of metalwork. Elegba is a spirit of chaos. The occasional drumming and music feeds the emotions of these characters, and it’s easy to see their different sides when Ogun and Oshoosi argue about the virtues of each other. It’s very heartfelt when Ogun says “I burned my chances at anything so as not to leave you behind.” The core of “The Brothers Size” is powerful, entertaining and has a good message, but patrons should be warned that the play has continuous vulgar language and repeated use of the “n” word.
Okieriete Onaodowan as Oshoosi Size (foreground) and (background, from left) Joshua Elijah Reese as Ogun Henri Size and Antwayn Hopper as Elegba, star in the Southern California premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘The Brothers Size’ at The Old Globe Theatre. PHOTO/HENRY DIROCCO
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Tiki Time! New Culture Cove Gallery celebrates Polynesian pop culture If you go What: Culture Cove Gallery & Tiki Room Where: 7514 La Jolla Blvd. Contact: (858) 4562683 Website: culturecoveart.com or fallingcocos. com went to UC High on Genesee Avenue where I took silk-screening classes all through high school. And I took up surfing in La Jolla! “After high school, I started my own business printing surfing stickers and the rice paper surfboard graphics that are glassed onto surfboards, such as those of the Dewy Webber and Rusty surfboard companies. Over the years, my emersion in surf culture has grown. “Somewhere along the way, I discovered the Tiki Scene, which became my true love and fascination. I have been especially inspired by the artist Josh Agle, aka “Shag,” a Walt Disney artist, who is world renowned for his Pop Polynesian beatnik art.” In 2005, McDonald helped start Tiki Magazine, a
publication promoting Tiki culture throughout America. When he is not out surfing at North Bird Rock or Hospitals, a surf break between the Children’s Pool and WindanSea in La Jolla, McDonald is hard at work silk-screening, printing, and making artistic lamps in the studio adjacent to his gallery store. Besides redesigning the graphics for Rusty surfboards, McDonald designs and supplies the coffee mugs for Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, clothing for Trader Vic’s restaurant, and merchandize for the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. He is also responsible for the graphics at the Moore’s Cancer Center Luau and Long Board competition held each year at Scripps Pier. He will be printing serigraphs for the WindanSea Surf Club’s 50th Anniversary, which is coming up this year, and he is making jackets to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hot Curl surfer icon. McDonald also helps market the annual Tiki Oasis, a weekend in August that begins at the Bali Hai restaurant then moves on to the Hanalei Hotel in Mission Valley. The event, which
draws people from all over the country, will host more than 80 vendors, 10 bands, numerous lectures and presentations, and Polynesianinspired burlesque dancers. Longtime La Jollan and La Jolla High School graduate Pam Babcock (who said she used to do champion female surfer Margo Godfrey’s homework so that Godfrey could go surfing) dropped into the store the other day to look around. “I must have driven by a 100 times and finally decided to stop in and satisfy my curiosity. I think that this is a beautiful store. It gives you a really fun feeling!” Babcock said. Terry Sanchez, owner and chief martial arts instructor at the Twin Dragons Sports Center located down the block, said he is very pleased McDonald has opened his gallery nearby. “The Culture Cove Gallery adds some more culture to our Pacific Rim-themed neighborhood. Here, on the same short block, we have a Hawaiian Cafe, a Polynesian art gallery, a Chinese kenpo karate school, and an acupuncture center. I hope La Jollans will come down and visit our growing little corner of the universe.”
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BY WILL BOWEN “It’s a dream come true for me … opening my own little place … where I can sell my silk-screens and promote my love, which is Polynesian pop culture,” said Gene McDonald, an artist and surfer, who, along with his wife, Lisa, a firstgrade teacher at Kate Sessions Elementary School, recently opened the Culture Cove Gallery & Tiki Room at 7514 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. It’s a very fun and interesting place — and a bit kooky — where the aesthetic focus is on the art, culture and memorabilia of a 1950‘60s retro Pop Polynesian beatnik surfer’s island paradise dream. It’s a little like the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland, but without the talking parrots. And it is the perfect place to find a clever and unique gift, as the store is packed with island paradisethemed paintings, photographs, silkscreen prints, lamps, magazines, mugs, music, books, clothing, and of course … tikis! As McDonald explains it, “I grew up in Long Beach. When I was 15, I moved to San Diego with my grandparents who were employed by Signal Oil Company. I
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Have Lincoln meet Oscar at your Academy Awards After Party! The Kitchen Shrink
BY CATHARINE KAUFMAN If Abraham Lincoln were alive today, he’d have a lot to celebrate this month. He would’ve turned 204 on Feb. 12, and the Spielberg movie that bears his name leads the field in 2013 Oscar nominations at one dozen. Here’s a primer to help you produce a fun and funky Oscar party with a little vera similitude to pay homage to our 16th President. Honest Abe’s Faves A Kentucky farm boy growing up on the frontier, Lincoln’s meals were simple and agrarian, and his gustatory tastes evolved from his Spartan beginnings. As a
boy he graciously accepted any food he was given, including the staple corndodgers, (coarse cornmeal cakes), mush, eggs and wild game. He cottoned for bacon, New Salem fruit pies (especially apple) and gooseberry cobblers. He particularly adored honey and gingerbread. In the White House, Honest Abe got his morning jolt with a strong cup of coffee, and later fueled his furnace with a single poached egg or snacked on nuts, cheeses, crackers, apples and grapes. For dinner, his foods of choice were chicken fricassee and oysters in any form — from fritters to stew. Of course, that was in the days before these bivalves were laced with mercury and other toxins. For your Oscar party: Serve bacon-wrapped oysters (better yet, deep-sea scallops), mini bacon quiches, assorted cheeses and fruit platters of Abe’s faves, honey-roasted nuts, and a hearty chicken fricassee with a side of homemade cornbread. And for some just desserts, a riff on
gingerbread men wearing stovepipe hats, mini apple and berry cobblers, and assorted frappuccinos and flavored coffees. Mary Todd-Style Although Lincoln’s wife was also a native of Kentucky she had refined (and expensive) tastes as she was raised in the bluegrass part of the state with a tradition of lavish foods and gracious hospitality. In walks aspic of tongue, pate de foie gras, turkey stuffed with truffles, lobster salad, and venison, pheasant and canvasback duck at the White House dinner table and State balls. A sugar and strawberryphile, Mary gave numerous strawberry socials, serving berries with ice cream and assorted elaborate cakes, including her Burnt Sugar Courting Cake. For your Oscar party: Do a spicy seafood cocktail with a blend of wild-caught shrimp, deep-sea scallops and chunks of lobster, a caviar bar with the black beads displayed on a platter in the shape of a stovepipe hat, and for a sugarfix, strawberry shortcake
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Lincoln-inspired Chicken Fricassee Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken or turkey 1 small chicken (3 pounds) cut in pieces 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons coarse breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon spicy mustard 1/2 green pepper, diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1 cup dry red wine Juice from one lemon 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 15 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce Sea salt, cayenne and black pepper to taste Method: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, 1/2 onion, 1/2 garlic, breadcrumbs and mustard. Mix well and season. Set aside. In a large stewing pot, heat oil on low and sauté rest of onion, garlic and peppers until soft. Add tomatoes, wine, lemon, sugar, and seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add cut-up chicken and cups. Ban the Booze Lincoln was a tee- (and coffee-) totaller, rarely if ever imbibing on alcoholic libations. In fact, when a hamper of imported wine was gifted to the White
meatballs, and simmer covered for one hour or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with rice, noodles or Lincoln’s favorite corn muffins.
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Mingei hosts folk art of Bill Traylor FROM MINGEI MUSEUM REPORTS A traveling exhibition of the work of Southern folk artist Bill Traylor is at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park through May 12. “Bill Traylor: Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts,” contains more than 60 of Traylor’s drawings, including human and animal figures in depictions of his memories of plantation life and in the urban landscape in Alabama. Although he worked largely in anonymity during his lifetime, Traylor became one of America’s most respected selftaught artists after his exposure to a larger public in the groundbreaking 1982 exhibition “Black Folk Art in America, 19301980,” which opened at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. and traveled to four other U.S. cities. About Traylor William Traylor was born into slavery in Lowndes County, near Benton, Ala., sometime between 1852 and 1856, and was freed by emancipation in 1863. For more than 60 years he worked as a field hand on the plantation where he was born. Around 1935, Traylor moved to the nearby city of Montgomery, where he spent his nights in the back room of a funeral parlor and, later, a shoe repair shop. He spent his days sitting on the city sidewalks, where he drew scenes from both his memories of plantation life and the street life around him. In 1939, he met the painter Charles Shannon. Recognizing Traylor’s talent, the younger artist and his colleagues from the New South Cultural Center provided Traylor with art supplies and preserved much of his work. Traylor spent the war years living with his children in the North and returned to Montgomery in 1945, where he resumed drawing. In 1947 he briefly moved in with his daughter in Montgomery, but declining health soon forced him into a nursing home, where he died in 1949. Traylor’s short career was prolific: he produced more than 1,200 works in graphite, colored pencil, poster paint, charcoal and crayon. Traylor’s work has been represented in at least 30 solo exhibitions and 85 group shows since the late 1970s, and he is now recognized as one of the finest American artists of the 20th century.
If you go What: ‘Bill Traylor: Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ When: Through May 12. Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego Admission: $8 adults; $5 seniors, youth (age 6-17), students/military with ID; Free for Mingei members and children under 6 Contact: (619) 239-0003 Website: mingei.org
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Premium wines gathered for Bishop’s auction
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am and Dawn Maywood hosted a wine collection and tasting party on Jan. 26 at their La Jolla home in preparation for the upcoming Baja Knights auction/ gala. The Bishop’s School’s annual fundraiser. Set for April 20 on the school’s campus with guest performer Sammy Hagar, the event supports the school’s need-based student financial aid and faculty professional growth programs. Parents Janna and Marco Monroy, and Tina and David Thomas are cochairing the 2013 gala. It will feature a premium wine auction, dinner for 500 and both live and silent auctions with an emphasis on items that offer unique experiences. PHOTOS NANCEE LEWIS
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Top row, l-r: A tiny party goer!; Kids at SVDP Valentine party; Music makers at Valentine Party; Natalie Taylor; Bottom row, l-r: Playing Pass the Parcel; Valentine Party - Anna Crabs.
NCL Valentine’s Day Party National Charity League, Del Norte Chapter, hosted a Valentine Party for the families at Saint Vincent de Paul on Feb. 9. The 2015 and 2018 NCL class created a fun event for the kids, with sandwiches, cookies and cupcakes, games of musical chairs, pass the parcel, cookie decorating, and Valentine card making. A sweet little girl celebrated her 2nd birthday that day and everyone sang Happy Birthday and celebrated with a pretty cake. The children loved the games and music.
Your Family Matters: Valentine’s Day pressures BY DR. KEITH KANNER It’s hard to imagine that when Saint Valentine performed illegal marriages for prisoners who were forbidden to marry that he would have thought that his acts would lead to a Dr. Keith Kanner tradition of sending flowers, cards, and candy to loved ones. Well, this actually is not the case. In fact, the sending of such tokens of love is really a Western Culture tradition that is not necessarily an international way of expressing love. For example, in Latin America, there are no flowers, cards and candy. Instead, the tradition is to perform acts of love and kindness for loved ones on their day of celebration. I like this tradition because being loving to the one a person cares for ought to be a healthy daily activity and not just restricted to a particular day. Love notes, kind acts, even flowers can be given to someone whenever the heart desires. But, here in the Western part of the world, the stereotype is that sending flowers, cards and candy is the way lovers are “suppose to” express “love” for their significant other on a particular day, Feb. 14. Therefore, there is a sense of “obligation” or “pressure” that if they do not express their love in this particular fashion, they are not fulfilling the expectations of “love” according to the tradition of Valentine’s Day the way we have defined it. The problem is that once “expectation” becomes part of the equation, the essence of one’s personal
means of expressing love and admiration to their mate becomes more of a task than an expression of unique love. Has Valentine’s Day been another example of “keeping up with the Joneses?” How sad is that. Each couple’s experience of love should be unique and celebrated by the particular knowledge of what makes each person feel loved by the other. Saint Valentine married people out of love, not expectation. If cards, flowers, and candy are your way of showing love to your partner, then buy and give. However, if you think some other means of sharing your love with your mate would be more significant, then show them in this “special” way. After all, if you have true love with your partner, he or she will be more taken by your own way of expression then some stock card and some flowers. Love between people is unique and should be celebrated in special ways that make your relationship special, not just based on some outside force. 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 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. Kanner is also part of FM radio on Tuesdays on the Walrus FM with Nolan and Kim. 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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Congratulate your senior and support TPHS Dollars for Scholars with a sign and balloons Do you know any seniors graduating from Torrey Pines High School? Make them smile by giving them a “Congratulations TPHS Grad” yard sign and balloons. “Congratulations TPHS Grad” is a 18 X 24 yard sign and gold mylar balloons. The sign and balloons will be delivered and placed in the front yard during the week before graduation. A gift card which says “GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATULATIONS” will accompany each delivered order. Deliveries will be made only to Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach. Anyone wishing to order the yard sign without balloons and delivery must pick up the order at the school on Tuesday, June 12, between the hours of 2:30 and 6 p.m. All proceeds go to support TPHS Dollars for Scholars Senior Scholarships. To place your order, please visit www.tphsdfs.org.
Women’s Self Defense Workshop to be held Feb. 24 A self defense workshop specifically designed for women, and taught by women, will be held at Full Potential Martial Arts in Carmel Valley on Sunday, Feb. 24, deom 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Open to female students, age 13 and older, the workshop will be taught by Sarah Sagi, a 3rd degree black belt and experienced instructor. In this three-hour workshop you will learn practical approaches to personal safety. You will also practice assertiveness and easy-to-learn self defense techniques. This workshop is offered as a service to the community — feel free to invite a friend. Space is limited. You must sign up in advance to reserve your spot. Full Potential Martial Arts is located at 12264 El Camino Real, #60, San Diego, 92130. Cost: $20 per person. Advanced registration required: http://fullpotentialm a .c o m / w o m e n s - s e lf-defense-workshop/ Questions? Call 858-4619223.
event’s four theaters including the Digital Artistry Workshop Series and Video Theater. This year’s featured presenters include world famous photographers such as Victor Ha of Xrite/Tenba/Induro/Benro, Alan Hess of Alan Hess Photography, Ross Hockrow of CineStories, Jeff Medford of CineStories, Jay P. Morgan of The slanted Lens, and Colin Smith of PhotoshopCAF. For a complete list of seminars, visit www.photovideowest.com. Photographers also have an opportunity to enter the event’s World Cup of Photography photo contest presented by ScanDiego and hosted by Werner Publishing,
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Art lecture on ‘Parallel Development of Photography and Painting from the 19th Century to the Present’ to held in Del Mar Mary Kay Gardner, San Diego Museum of Art docent, will give a visual presentation about the “Parallel Development of Photography and Painting from the 19th Century to the Present.” The lecture meeting will held on Monday, Feb. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 1130 a.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th & Maiden Lane (across from the Del Mar Plaza). Free for San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter members and firsttime guests. $5 for others. Information: 760-704-6436.
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Real estate experts gather for discussion at The Bridges George Chamberlin and a panel of real estate experts gathered Feb. 7 at The Bridges to talk about economics, banking and changes in real estate law. The panelists included: Lou Galuppo, managing shareholder of Galuppo & Blechschmidt, APLC; John Olinski, executive vice president of OneWest Bank; and Gary London, principal with The London Group Real Estate Advisors. Photos/Jon Clark
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Longtime Solana Beach studio TRC Gymnastics continues to thrive BY KAREN BILLING Since running TRC Gymnastics in Solana Beach for the last 20 years, Darryl Davis estimates he’s seen just about every kid in the area in his gym. He credits the longevity and popularity to the fact that they love what they do and through positive word of mouth from children and parents the families just keep coming. With nearly 600 kids a week taking classes and 440 on the waiting list, TRC (which stands for The Rolling Company) had to open up its second location in Sorrento Mesa to recreational classes. The Sorrento Mesa location opened in 2009 and was slated to be specifically for TRC’s competitive team training, but TRC has become so busy that they decided to open it up for more classes and get more kids off the waiting list and into the gym. “I have a vision of doing this forever and having classes there is a big part of its success,â€? said Davis. “It’s exciting for me to see the class program developing over there‌I want to see lots more kids go through and fall in love with the sport.â€? There are several levels of programs for kids at TRC, including a happy gym with a bouncy floor, apparatuses for kids of all sizes and paintings of tumbling
monkeys on the wall. They do Mommy and Me classes for children 18 to 24 months, Kindergym for children 3-5 years old, open gymnastics for preschoolers, girls and boys gymnastics up to age 13, a high school program, and a program just for tumbling for a variety of skill levels. Just starting in January, TRC also now offers a cheer program to introduce students to the tumbling, stunting and flying involved in the growing sport. TRC’s competitive gymnastics team is by invitation-only. Davis prefers to develop his competitive team from kids who have moved up the ranks at TRC with great success. The TRC team competes statewide and nationally. Davis grew up in the Los Angeles area and really started gymnastics by accident. On a rainy day when he was a high school sophomore, they gave students the choice to do gymnastics indoors or be out in the rain. Davis chose the gymnastics as he didn’t want to be in the rain and had already taught himself how to do a round-off back handspring while he was bored in the outfield during baseball games. “I fell in love with it,� said Davis, who would letter in the sport by the next year. “In the 11th grade I told my
Darryl Davis has run TRC Gymnastics in Solana Beach for the last 20 years. PHOTO/KAREN BILLING parents I wanted to be a gymnastics coach and own a gym one day.� Being a coach just seemed to be in his nature — as just a junior in high school, he developed an after school program for five Los Angeles elementary schools. He competed in college at Arizona State University (floor exercise and vault were his specialties) at the same time as being a 19-year-old head coach in different gym. He founded The Rolling Company in 1983 as a mobile gymnastics program.
“I borrowed mats and solicited classes in the back room at a Montessori school, at a synagogue and even a golf club,� Davis said. Davis eventually moved back to Los Angeles, where he coached at University of Southern California and ran a gym in Palos Verdes. He moved to San Diego with his wife and spent two “crazy� years running the gymnastics program at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center and commuting back to LA to train his old team and do private lessons. He finally accomplished his dream of having his own gym when he opened up TRC in Solana Beach in 1992. He started with a 1,500-square-foot facility and about 15 kids. Within the first month he grew to 150 students. TRC expanded five years ago so it is now a 9,500-square-foot facility, serving nearly 600 kids. The Sorrento Mesa location offers an additional 1,300 square feet. Davis knows the lines about gymnastics helping to teach kids self-esteem, discipline, and commitment, but he sees his gym as having the responsibility to serve his community. There’s less PE in school and kids need the room to move and play. “When I was a kid, I was turned loose with my friends to ride bikes, climb trees and go ex-
ploring. A lot of kids don’t have that anymore because of the environment we live in today, they don’t get the chance to play like that,� Davis said. “This gives kids some of that stuff back. Kids that don’t get outside a lot, they get the experience to jump and tumble.� Davis said while he can be strict with his competition team — he takes a “goofball� approach with the younger kids — he likes to do karate poses and tease them and act like a 55-year-old “grandpa.� “For the most part I play because I love what I do and I know the kids like it,� Davis said. Davis said he has taken gymnasts to the national championships six or seven times in 40 years and had only two compete at the international level. “I’m not under the false perception that every kid I have is going to the Olympics. To me, there’s more important things than that. I’ve had close to 10 people that I coached when they were kids bring their kids to me. That’s fun,� Davis said. “I want to generate an organization that lives long past me, long beyond my years.� To learn more about TRC, visit trcgymnastics.com
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responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 7302727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. P1018655 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2013. RSF293 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-003031 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Wicked Kitchen b. Pozoot’s Wicked Kitchen Located at: 3724 Calle Cortejo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92091, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Wicked Kitchen LLC, 3724 Calle Cortejo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/31/2013. Jon R. Pozgay, Member. RSF292. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-002034 Fictitious Business Name(s): Southern California Reining Horse Association Located at: 2020 Hollister Street, San Diego, CA, 92154, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1042-B N. El Camino Real, Ste. 414, Encinitas, CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: The San Diego County Equestrian Foundation, 1042-B N. El Camino Real, Ste. 414, Encinitas, CA 92024, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/22/2013. Michell Anne Kimball, President. RSF291. Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2013
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OF 30°40` A DISTANCE OF 67.45 FEET. SAID 60 FOOT STRIP TO TERMINATE ON THE NORTH IN SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 476 F.A.S. 728-A. EXCEPTING FROM PARCELS A AND B ABOVE, ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN DEED TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, RECORDED APRIL 9, 1952, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 43662 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND SAN DIEGUITO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY BY DEEDS RECORDED IN BOOK 770, PAGES 73 AND 74 OF DEEDS AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 1, 1940 IN BOOK 1007, PAGE 303 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AS CREATED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1962 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 190314 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,601,759.55 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 17577 RANCHO DEL RIO RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 APN Number: 267-131-31 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to
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The Investigator
The O.J. Case This column, which is written by investigator RW “Pete” Peterson, discusses issues and cases related to investigations and investigative services.
BY RW “PETE” PETERSON When the O.J. case broke we had been working in L.A. for multi-billionaire Marvin Davis. I watched the “slow speed” chase live on TV in my hotel room. We were retained by a RW “Pete” Peterson group of wealthy women who had been active in supporting women’s issues. We came up with the moniker for the group: “Friends of Nicole.” These people were concerned that in Los Angeles, O.J. could “walk” and get away with murder. We all know how that turned out. During our work on the case we located a witness, a waiter who worked at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), which was caddy corner from Mezzaluna, the restaurant where Goldman had worked in Brentwood. He had seen O.J. sitting in his Bronco with his then girlfriend Paula Barbiari in 90-plusdegree heat, in front of CPK, staring up at the patio where Ron Goldman and his friends were having lunch. This was approximately one week before the murders. The waiter only made the connection with what appeared to be O.J. stalking Goldman after the murders. We convinced him to meet with investigators from the D.A.’s office. The D.A.’s investigators never got back to us and the information was not used at trial. I appeared on the Larry King show and was asked by authorities not to mention the witness. I assumed that they wanted to not tip off the defense. Had I known that this information was going to be suppressed at trial, I would have made it very public. During the first six months of the case the prevailing feeling in L.A. seemed to be that “the Juice didn’t do it” and that it was the Colombian drug cartel or some other boogie man who had killed Ron and Nicole. Many people in L.A. and subsequently the jurors seemed to think that this new thing called DNA was “voodoo science.” In our dealing with the D.A.’s office we got the impression that their heart wasn’t in the case and I believe that we saw that manifested at trial. There was the fear in post-Rodney King
L.A. that if O.J. was convicted the city could erupt in another riot. We spent a good deal of time in the case getting to know and doing surveillance on some of O.J.’s friends and acquaintances. We brought other information to the authorities, much of which I can’t get into here. There were definite connections to people with criminal backgrounds, including organized crime. Again, the DA’s office elected not to use what we thought was very pertinent information. One day while conducting surveillance on Al Cowling (AC was his friend driving the Bronco in the “slow speed chase”), we noticed that we were not alone. There was another vehicle tailing AC. This activity is easy to spot because a vehicle will be driving erratically. While trying to maintain a discreet distance and keep one or two vehicles between you and the subject it becomes necessary to change lanes and sometimes to do things like go through a long yellow or red light in order not to lose the subject. Sometimes it is necessary to cut through a gas station in order to circumvent gridlock at an intersection. (These are all good reasons to drive conservatively when not on surveillance to preserve points on your driver’s license.) When our subject had reached his destination we talked to the other driver and found out that he was an investigative reporter with “Hard Copy.” Later we sold several minutes of tape of our subject to “Hard Copy” for $5,000. (There can be good money in the paparazzi business.) We also did a considerable amount of work on Brian “Kato” Kaelin. We came to the conclusion that he was out of the loop and had no knowledge of the murders. He and OJ had gone for hamburgers earlier in the evening of the murders but Kato was not privy to OJ’s activities that night. I believe that the OJ case had an effect on a subsequent case that we worked on, the Jon Benet Ramsey case. There was so much anger over OJ’s acquittal that when John and Patsy Ramsey (who, like OJ, were wealthy) “lawyered up” it reminded people of OJ buying his way out of it with the Dream Team. Justice in this country has become very political and heavily influenced by media. RW “Pete” Peterson has operated his investigative firm for 30-plus years. He can be reached at 760-443-0575; www.RWPeterson. com.
2013 Arts Alive Unveiling Reception is Feb. 16 The 2013 Arts Alive Unveiling Reception is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at 1950 N. Coast Highway, Leucadia. This spectacular art event is free and open to the public. The 101 Artists’ Colony, Cardiff 101 MainStreet, and Leucadia 101 MainStreet present this fantastic art exhibit every year and this year marks the 14th anniversary of Arts Alive. After the unveiling, all 101 original paintings will be displayed from the light standards starting at La Costa Blvd. and continuing south to Cardiff by-the-Sea along Historic Highway 101. The exhibit will come down just before the final Live Auction in the Cardiff Town Center on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. Silent bidding is kicked off at the Unveiling Reception where bidders can write-in bids on the spot and then bids may be called in to Leucadia 101 MainStreet at 760- 436-2320 until the Live Auction on May 26. All 101 paintings will be revealed at once shortly after noon so get there early to witness this display of art and meet some of the artists. Visit www.artsaliveencinitas for more details about the exhibit.
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Rancho Santa Fe Review
Coldwell Banker Realtor Danielle Short recognized by Worldwide Who’s Who for excellence in real estate Luxury-certified, Coldwell Banker Previews Property Specialist Danielle Short, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Rancho Santa Fe, has been recognized by Worldwide Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in real estate. Short is a member of the Coldwell Banker President’s Premier Division, positioned in the top one percent of realtors internationally. Furthermore, she ranks in the top 50 agents in San Diego County. Short has the experience, skill and confidence to assist home buyers and sellers at all levels With 17 years of experience, she excels overseeing luxury properties through Coastal North County San Diego. Providing excellent customer service, Short pays meticulous attention to details, keeping in contact with clients on a daily basis. She attributes her success to her hard work and love of the business. Danielle Short Short is a certified relocation professional and certified ePro through the National Association of Realtors. She is a member of the CIPS, the North County Association of Realtors and the California Department of Real Estate.
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HIDDEN JEWEL IN THE COVENANT! 5 BR · 5 BA · $2,690,000 Magnificent home on two acres has maintained its architectural elegance with every attention to detail while updating this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Masterpiece. Spectacular sweeping panoramic views, wood beamed vaulted ceilings, flowing floor plan make this an entertainer’s delight! Beautiful pool and spa with a rock waterfall in this very private backyard surrounded by Citrus Trees!
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REALTOR ® PACIFIC SHORES REAL ESTATE,INC. 858-242-9456 CELL DRE# 01903537
‘Ante Up’ for kids with cancer at Seany’s Showdown Poker Tournament & Casino Night benefit On Saturday, March 30, from 5-11 p.m., more than 100 guests are expected to play their hands at poker and casino games at Seany’s Showdown Poker Tournament & Casino Night at Co-Merge. The event—hosted by The Seany Foundation to raise awareness and funds for children, teens, and young adults affected by cancer—promises to be fun-filled for players of all skill levels. Guests will enjoy music, cocktails, light appetizers, and a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. The Grand Prize Poker Winner will receive a twonight stay at the luxurious Wynn Hotel Las Vegas and two tickets to see Cirque du Soleil’s Le Rêve! Registration starts at just $49. Enter discount code ANTEUP before March 1 for 20 percent off. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amie Kuznicki at afkuznicki@theseanyfoundation.org or (248)563-4502. To register, or for more event details, visit http://www.theseanyfoundation.org/poker Sean Lewis Robins passed away nearly 6 years ago as he fought Ewing sarcoma (a rare bone cancer). Since then, The Seany Foundation has continued his legacy of battling pediatric cancer. The Foundation continues to raise funds for important quality-of-life programs for local children with cancer. Co-Merge is located at 330 A Street, San Diego, 92101.
‘5K Paw Walk in the Garden’ benefit to be held Feb. 23 Register now for the “5K Paw Walk in the Garden” on Saturday morning, Feb. 23, at 9 a.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG), 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. For the first time ever, you can take your dog for a stroll through the gardens. Several courses and distances to choose from. Proceeds benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and San Diego Botanic Garden. Individuals and groups, with or without dogs, are welcome. For more information, visit www.rchumanesociety.org or log on to “5K Paw Walk” on Facebook.
Broadway star to perform in La Jolla La Jolla Music Society concludes this season’s special event series with the incomparable Broadway star Barbara Cook at the MCASD Sherwood Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50-$75 and are available through the La Jolla Music Society ticket office: (858) 4593728 or online at www.LJMS.org.
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OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY
CARMEL VALLEY
$424,880 2BR/2BA
12360 Carmel Country Road, #B202 Devon Boulon-Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (858) 335-2008
$939,000 5BR/3BA
13016 Chambord Way, Carmel Valley Charles & Farryl Moore-Coldwell Banker
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 395-7525
$1,079,000 5BR/3.5BA
4367 Mensha Place Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Charles & Farryl Moore-Coldwell Banker (858) 395-7525
$1,099,000 5BR/3BA
3905 Corte Mar de Brisa Charles & Farryl Moore-Coldwell Banker
DEL MAR
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 395-7525
DEL MAR
$939,000 3BR/3BA
15787 Caminito Cantaras Laleh Hedayat-Coldwell Banker
$1,525,000 4BR/3BA
14071 Mira Montana Drive Dina L. Lieber, MIRM-The Cascade Team
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 361-3197
$1,575,000 4BR/3.5BA
14121 Recuerdo Drive Brett Combs-P.S. Platinum Properties
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 583-4714
$1,885,000 5BR/4.5BA
13676 Mira Montana Drive Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Joseph Sampson-Sampson CA Realty (858) 699-1145
SOLANA BEACH $2,175,000 4BR/3BA RANCHO SANTA FE
Sun 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (858) 774-2018
SOLANA BEACH 423 N. Acacia Ave. Rande Turner-Willis Allen Real Estate
Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 755-6761
RANCHO SANTA FE
$1,475,000 5BR/4.5BA
17445 Via Cuatro Caminos Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Linda Lederer-Bernstein-Pacific Sotheby’s (619) 884-8379
$1,679,000 3BR/2.5BA
5572 Linea Del Cielo Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm K. Ann Brizolis/host: B. Estape-Prudential CA Realty (858) 405-2003
$1,795,000 5BR/4.5BA
6840 Paseo Delicias Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm K. Ann Brizolis/host D. Henry/T. Kohn-Prudential (858) 776-8585
$1,995,000-$2,195,000 5BR/5.5BA
6411 Via Naranjal Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Polly Rogers- Host A. Ashton-Prudential CA Realty (760) 716-3506
$2,195,000 4BR/4.5BA
16511 Down Memory Lane Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gallagher & Gallagher-Prudential CA Realty (858) 259-3100
$2,595,000 4BR/5BA
6550 Paseo Delicias Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gallagher & Gallagher-Prudential CA Realty (858) 259-3100
$2,690,000 5BR/5BA
6429 Las Colinas Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Barbara M. Maguire-Pacific Shores Real Estate (858) 242-9456
$2,795,000 6BR/5.5BA
17445 Circa Oriente Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Becky and June Campbell-Coldwell Banker (858) 449-2027
$3,195,000 5BR/6.5BA
14926 Encendido Danielle Short-Coldwell Banker
$3,495,000 4BR/4.5BA
7024 Rancho Cielo Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm J. Greene/hosts P. & S. Linde-Prudential CA Realty (760) 585-5824
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (619) 708-1500
To see a full list of open house listings go to rsfreview.com/homes and delmartimes.net/homes
IF IT'S SHOWN IN BLUE, IT'S NEW!
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Rancho Santa Fe Review
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$6,275,000-$6,475,000
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$5,995,000
Private & gated, this magnificent Mediterranean was built by a prominent architectural & interior design team with custom finishes throughout. Features include 2.27 acres, 1BR/1.5BA guesthouse & pool house.
Gracing a prime Covenant location, this impressive 4.07 acre site is gated, fenced, and lushly landscaped. Adorned with the finest materials, envelop in the sensuous ambiance of an Andalusian Spanish paradise.
Santaluz-$5,590,000
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$3,995,000
The ultimate in luxury and lifestyle, this amenity-packed landmark custom estate overlooks the 10th fairway and green with unobstructed panoramic views to the ocean. Exclusive golf membership included!
Beautiful 7600+SF single-level Tuscan estate features 5BD/5.5BA, guest house, refreshing pool/spa, and vibrant garden. Elegant design elements include hand-tooled pecan floors, box beam ceilings and MORE!
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$3,995,000
Rancho Santa Fe | Fairbanks-$3,475,000
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$3,395,000
Stunning 7,400SF Villa features 4+BD/5BA + 2BD/2BA guesthouse, perched on a hilltop with breathtaking views on 3+ acres.
Grand-scale Mediterranean designed for endless entertainingspectacular interior & over-sized tropical grounds!
This enchanting single-story estate on 2.95 acres captures the timeless beauty & romantic style of a classic CA Ranch.
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$2,400,000
Rancho Santa Fe | The Covenant-$2,250,000
Rancho Santa Fe | Del Rayo Downs-$1,595,000
Impeccably maintained 1950’s ranch-style estate located on a premier street with commanding, elevated views.
Incredible opportunity! Spectacular, panoramic views overlooking the idyllic countryside of RSF extend to La Jolla & beyond.
Stylish & sophisticated single-story residence features a sparkling pool, putting green, wonderful gardens, and fruit trees.
Warner Springs | Sunshine Summit-$925,000
San Marcos | Old Creek Ranch-$749,900-$779,900
Jamul | Sunrise Estates-$599,000-$619,000
This lovely, well-groomed & gated horse ranch consists of 3 houses, 9 acres and extensive horse facilities with views.
Designer staged home with all the bells & whistles! Canyon views surround this gorgeous, tropical landscape!
This exclusive mountain top Hacienda boasts 360 views and a spacious Spanish-style courtyard- ideal for entertaining!
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