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Appeal deadline looms for opponents of Whispering Palms project

Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club Pro Derek Miller sets up a backhand during the Pro vs. Pro tournament held Feb. 16 at the RSF Tennis Club. For more, see page 23.

BY JOE TASH Time is of the essence for opponents of a mixed-use project at the entrance to the Whispering Palms community, after a judge’s ruling cleared the way for the project to move forward. Not only do opponents have to meet an April 2 deadline for filing an appeal, they would need a judge to issue an injunction to stop construction of the project, which is already under way. “We’re going to have to move pretty quick,” said David Nugent, a member of the Whispering Palms Community Council, a residents’ group that has filed lawsuits in an effort to stop the Palma de la Reina project. Superior Court Judge Earl H. Maas III ruled on Jan. 31 that the project could move forward, and bulldozers began grading the site last week. The project had been on hold for about two years as the community council’s legal challenges — and the county approval process — took their course. The community council has long opposed the project, contending that it will make existing traffic congestion along Via

Grading has resumed on a parcel at Via de la Valle and Cancha de Golf. PHOTO/JON CLARK de la Valle and surrounding roads even worse, and that the project is too large for the 4.3-acre parcel at the corner of Via de la Valle and Cancha de Golf. Both the San Dieguito Community Planning Group and the Rancho Santa Fe Association also oppose the project. See APPEAL, page 26

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SB wants more input in proposed fairgrounds governance model Solana Beach City Council joins Del Mar in passing resolution supporting partnership BY CLAIRE HARLIN Discussions have resumed on the ongoing topic of creating a new governance model for the Del Mar Fairgrounds that would give more power to local cities, and Solana Beach wants more input in those discussions.

San Diego County Supervisors Ron Roberts and Greg Cox have held meetings with the Fairgrounds Board of Directors and the president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which governs the fairgrounds from a state level, and the cities of Del Mar

and Solana Beach have not been included in those discussions, according to a Solana Beach report regarding a resolution passed by the City Council on Feb. 13 supporting a regional governance model. County officials also traveled to Sacramento on Feb. 11 to meet

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Viewpoints event Feb. 24 is sold out The Viewpoints event — to be held on Feb. 24 at The Village Church in RSF featuring acclaimed WWII vet Louis Zamperini— is sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more, see page 3.

With local school bonds, big donors often win big contracts BY WILL CARLESS AND WENDY FRY Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 If you donate more than $5,000 to a school bond campaign in San Diego County, you have a good chance of getting the often lucrative contracts that follow. A four-month Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 San Diego investigation into local school bond campaigns revealed a pervasive pattern:

In 13 of the 17 local school districts that have issued bonds since 2006, a significant correlation exists between the major donors to the district’s bond campaign, and the companies that won work on the bond program. Overall, more than 70 percent of companies that donated more See BONDS, page 26

with the governor’s office and state agriculture officials, with no input from local cities. “It is what it is and we have voiced our displeasure and concern,” said Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell. Campbell added that although the 22nd Dis-

trict Ag. board president Adam Day has expressed a desire to continue strengthening the relationship with local cities, which has seen improvement over the past year, Campbell continues to make “it very clear that the See FAIRGROUNDS, page 26

Solana Santa Fe Family Science Night Annie Richard, Natalie Nguyen and Ali Youel enjoy Family Science Night at Solana Santa Fe Elementary School. See page 16. Courtesy photo


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Original 1929 Rancho Santa Fe Master Plan map to be featured at RSF Golf Club event Feb. 28 A special event featuring the original 1929 Rancho Santa Fe Master Plan map will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the RSF Golf Club from 5:30-7:30 p.m. At an auction in New York City last year, local antique map dealer Barry Ruderman acquired a massive map, in near pristine condition, showing the original Master Plan for Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach (labeled “La Costa” back in the day). The map was acquired from the estate of nationally recognized city planner and author of the RSF Protective Covenant, Charles H. Cheney. Ruderman knew instantly this was a remarkable treasure. “The map is a visual birth certificate for Rancho Santa Fe,” said Ruderman. The massive 8.5’ by 4’ full-color map was completed in August 1929, only months after Rancho Santa Fe residents approved Cheney’s 54-page Protective Covenant, the governing documents that define Rancho Santa Fe to this day. This map is the earliest surviving large format map showcasing Cheney’s vision for Rancho Santa Fe, and the land down to the Solana Beach coastline. “The map is a fantastic find,” continues Ruderman. The map shows a planned jetty (over what is now Cardiff Reef), a proposed “Hotel of Casa-de-Manana Type,” a Beach Club as well as a Beach Hotel. “Cheney was apparently an avid map collector,” adds Ruderman, noting “on the lower corner of this map Cheney drew an intricate, colorful image of Triton, seated atop a coat of arms, holding a sailing ship in his hand — an exact replica seen on a

1630 William Blaeu map of Bermuda, published in Amsterdam.” For those local residents who have a budding cartographer or Old California history buff, there will be a special youth viewing and lecture from 3:30-4:30 p.m. before the adult crowd arrives for their private viewing and lecture at 5:30 p.m. Several local school teachers have offered extra credit for their students who attend and then fill out a Q&A sheet (provided). Rancho Santa Fe natives Erin Weidner and Jason Mubarak, of the Rancho Santa Fe Group at Morgan Stanley, brought the idea to RSF Golf Club General Manager Al Castro, along with Golf Club members Janet Christ and Leslie Barone. Castro was enthusiastic and supportive of holding the map evening at the club. The storied RSF Golf Club hosted its first foursome in the year 1929, as well. Ruderman will be on hand, and will speak about the history, and the acquisition, of the map at 6 p.m. He will bring some additional Old California maps from his Rare Maps shop and from the La Jolla Map Museum. “The discovery of this map brings to light an important artifact in the history of Rancho Santa Fe,” notes Ruderman. “While I have already received an offer from an (Ivy League) East Coast institution for the map, I’m hopeful that it will find a home in the Ranch.” There is no charge for the evening, but an RSVP is requested. Residents and guests may RSVP to Erin Weidner at 858-613-8147 or email at erin.weidner@morganstanley. com.

Motorist sentenced for accidentally killing cyclist in Rancho Santa Fe BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A two-year prison term has been handed down to a motorist who struck a bicyclist and left him to die along a Rancho Santa Fe road last year. Twenty-year-old Jin Hyuk Byun pleaded guilty to felony hit-and-run causing death. He killed 18-year- old Angel Bojorquez last July while the victim was riding his bicycle home from work at Albertsons, located just west of Rancho Santa Fe.

HomeGoods to fill former Ross space in Lomas Santa Fe Plaza

A special event featuring the original 1929 Rancho Santa Fe Master Plan map will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the RSF Golf Club from 5:307:30 p.m.

BY CLAIRE HARLIN Local HomeGoods shoppers won’t have to venture to Encinitas for their decor needs, as the off-price home fashions store will soon be opening in the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza shopping center in Solana Beach. The Feb. 13 announcement by Solana Beach City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner followed a recent meeting with plaza operator American Assets Trust, Inc. HomeGoods replaces Ross Dress For Less, which closed on Jan. 20 after its lease for the space expired at 961 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Introduced in 1992, HomeGoods operated 374 stores at 2011’s year end, according to the website of operator TJX Companies Inc., which also oversees off-price retail stores Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. The store sells giftware, furniture, lighting, rugs, bedding, decorative accessories, children’s home basics, seasonal merchandise and wall décor. For more information, visit www.homegoods.com or www.americanassets.com. More information, such as an opening date, will be posted at www.delmartimes.net as it becomes available.

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RSF resident Michael L. Farrior elected to California Outdoors Hall of Fame Rancho Santa Fe resident Michael L. Farrior, 63, was recently elected and installed into the California Outdoors Hall of Fame by a committee of his peers, the Hall of Fame Circle of Chiefs. Farrior was cited for his volunteer work on behalf of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Tuna Club of Santa Catalina. Founded in 2002, the California Outdoors Hall of Fame (http://www.caloutdoorshalloffame.org/) noted that “Farrior has been the catalyst in arranging Young Anglers Tournaments at fishing piers for the youth of San Diego, and the annual IGFA Junior Anglers Tournament at the Marlin Club. He regularly donates fishing reels to the Make A Wish Foundation drawings as well as funding fishing trips for military patients recuperating at the San Diego Naval Hospital.” The nomination of Mi-

Michael L. Farrior chael Farrior read, in part, “ . . . he is dedicated to researching and uncovering fishing history to share with anglers in California and around the world – bringing it alive for this generation and generations to come.” A long-time member and past president of the first and oldest big-game fishing club still in existence, The Tuna Club of Avalon, Farrior was appointed historian for the organization and subsequently wrote “The History of the Tuna Club 1898-1998.” In

2012, he was appointed IGFA’s first official historian and will record significant catches, statistics and notable events of IGFA. He is a trustee of the Game Fish Association and serves as secretary on the Executive Committee and is a member of both the International Representative Committee and the Hall of Fame Induction Committee. He has shared portions of his vast antique tackle collection in a variety of venues, including the Tuna Club, International Game Fish Association, boat show displays, Maritime Museums, Cultural Centers, California historical museums, and has even shipped rare Hemingway artifacts to Japan for a fundraiser benefiting the Kobe earthquake victims. Farrior’s scope of adventures includes 15 years in Alaska, across much of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and in Australia, New Zealand and nations in Africa.

Earl Warren Middle School Spelling Bee Winners Earl Warren Middle School students participated in their school Spelling Bee on Feb. 12. (L-R) 1st place winner: Jae Reidel; 2nd place: Megan Costello; tie for 3rd: Daniel Magnuson and Kevin Parr. Jae will compete at the 44th Annual U-T San Diego Countywide Spelling Bee at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park on Wednesday, March 27.

Viewpoints thanks community for support; Louis Zamperini event sold out but more events coming Viewpoints is pleased to announce that the Louis Zamperini event on Feb. 24 is sold out. The Village Church and the RSF Foundation, and the Viewpoints Committee, wish to thank the community for its support of this exciting opportunity that we feel fortunate to be able to provide. The mission of Village Viewpoints is to “inform, inspire and impact.” We are confident that Louis Zamperini will do all of that and more. We apologize to those who will not be able to attend but please watch for upcoming programs in the RSF Review and the Community Calendar. And for those who will be attending, we are recommending carpools if possible. There will be handicapped parking provided. — Village Church, RSF Foundation, Viewpoints Committee

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Helen Woodward Animal Center terminal pup finds foster family to love for her final days The movie “Love Story” starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw has been labeled one of the most romantic films of all time. The lead characters face true love in the midst of terminal illness and the story gives its viewers a glimpse of what genuine unselfish love looks like. At Helen Woodward Animal Center, that story is currently playing out between the family of a human cancer survivor and a terminally ill 6-year old Terrier blend named Dinky – who may be experiencing real love for the very first time. Discovered in early December 2012 off the 905 Freeway by an animal welfare worker in San Ysidro, Dinky was in bad shape. Starving, dehydrated, shivering and terribly matted, no one could be sure how long she had wandered the streets. She seemed terrified of humans and shrank from human touch, but her sweet temperament shone through with her docile gestures and hopeful eyes. Over the next weeks of her recovery, the loving 6 year old Terrier-blend began to blossom and Dinky seemed destined for a new beginning with a forever family of her very own. Unfortunately, while preparing to clear Dinky for adoption, the Center veterinary team found something concerning. The biopsy of an unusual mass revealed an enlarged lymph node with metastatic mast cell grade 3 cancer. In lay terms, it was discovered that Dinky was in the final stages of a metastatic cancer and had only a matter of months remaining. Her chances of a happy ending seemed over before they had even begun. But Helen Woodward Animal Center, an organization dedicated to quality life for all orphaned animals, was determined not give up on her. This is where Dinky’s “Love Story” be-

gins. Sue Ruiz, a Helen Wo o d w a r d Animal Center foster parent heard the terminal pup’s story and took it to heart. Sue’s husband had been diagnosed with cancer only three years before. Now in remission, A new sister – Sophie her family u n d e r s t o o d Ruiz cuddles with Dinky. the importance of not giving up on someone when they needed you the most. “I called a family meeting,” said Sue, “and as a group we decided we would like to take Dinky and give her some good times for as long as she’s still with us.” The decision has changed the lives of everyone involved, not the least of all little Dinky who has finally learned about cuddling, toys, a warm bed and how to be the perfect furry family member to the Ruiz family. For everyone at Helen Woodward Animal Center, it appears that “happy endings” aren’t only for the movies after all. If you have any questions regarding the foster care program, would like more information or would like to be a foster parent, please contact Denise Clark at: 858756-4117 ext. 375., visit www.animalcenter. org or stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

Canyon Crest Academy presents ‘A Gallery of Gilbert and Sullivan’ Feb. 28-March 1 On Feb. 28 and March 1, CCA’s Vocal Conservatory will present an “Annual Spring Frolic” — three scenes from Gilbert and Sullivan’s work: The Gondoliers, The Mikado and The Pirates of Penzance, which are set at a late 19th century British girl’s school. Kellie Evans O’Connor, who developed and directed this production at San Diego State University, says that “Gilbert and Sullivan is very accessible, both musically and artistically. The fun of creating a show using various scenes is that you can design it to fit the folks you have and their abilities. They also get exposure to different shows, and at the same time, you have an over-arching storyline — not just doing scenes out of context. “The production of Dido and Aeneas, a one-act opera, which I directed at CCA last year, was the perfect entrée for this age group. That went well and Anne Whattoff, Envision Vocal music coordinator at CCA, invited me back. I am excited to be working within the high school setting. I discovered opera in the 12th grade – the marriage of singing and theater suddenly be-

Back Row: Alexis Neumann, Julia Koerber, Desi Admire, Gabriela Lipson, Michelle Wakeman, Mondona Rostami; Front Row: Sunny Moon, Carly Newman, Jamie Hart, Katie Finkbeiner came intoxicating for me – and I am excited to be sharing this love with this age group.” Assisting Evans O’Connor is Kayla Gautereaux, a founding class member of the Envision Vocal Conservatory at CCA, who is currently an undergraduate in the Vocal Arts Department at SDSU. Local families are invited to attend “A Gallery of Gilbert and Sullivan” at Canyon Crest’s Proscenium Theater on Thursday, Feb. 28, and Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door, or may be purchased in advance at www.cca-envision.org/events.html ($6 for students, $15 for adults). CCA’s Vocal Conservatory is supported by the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, a parent-led 501©(3) organization providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed to continue our support of these programs. You can donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org

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Local resident endures 26 hours of dancing at UCLA charity event BY CLAIRE HARLIN Tad McCardell, a UCLA freshman from Cathedral Catholic High School who also works as a Del Mar lifeguard during the summers, literally took a stand against pediatric HIV and AIDS on Feb. 16 and 17 by participating in a 26-hour dance marathon that raised more than $475,000 for various charities. Organized by the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, the largest studentrun philanthropic organization on the West Coast, the event has taken place each February for 12 years, and in that time has donated more than $3 million toward beneficiaries such as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF); Project Kindle, a free camp for children affected by the disease; and the UCLA AIDS Institute. McCardell, 19, was one of about 2,000 people who didn’t sit down for 26 hours straight, dancing the night — and day — away and listening to live performances as well as presentations by some 30 youth who shared their stories of being affected by HIV or AIDS. McCardell said hearing the stories of those kids not only kept him motivated throughout the event, but it connected him more deeply to the cause. He said there was one particularly moving story that stands out in his mind — a kid whose father purposefully injected him with HIV positive blood to get out of raising him. “He ended up living and now tours the nation talking about how to pre-

Dance Marathon participant Tad McCardell (far right) Courtesy photo

vent HIV transmission,” said McCardell, an undeclared freshman who hopes to study psychobiology. “Everyone started crying when he spoke, and as the event went on and on, it got more and more emotional … As time went on, I felt a connection with everyone in the room, not only those affected by HIV and AIDS.” McCardell said the first stretch of the marathon seemed like the longest. “After about nine hours, I was thinking, ‘I can’t believe there’s 17 more left,’” he said.”I was never going to quit, but mentally, it was difficult to tell myself that I had 17 more hours to go.” He said that every three hours the dancers underwent a costume change, putting on clothes to reflect different themes (such as neon, Bruins and favorite athlete) to keep them going and having fun. He said the dancers were provided fur meals and never stopped or sat down — not even during bathroom breaks. “At the end my feet hurt so bad … I just collapsed,” he said, adding that the uphill hike back to his dorm room was particularly treacherous. The Dance Marathon at UCLA is the largest collegiate charity event in California. Hundreds of supporters come to cheer on the dancers, who call on family and friends to help raise at least $250 each — and many do so in creative ways. McCardell said one participant grew out his beard to an unruly length in order to raise money, for example. The Cathedral Catholic graduate, however, said he opted to send out emails to help solicit funds. “It was one of the best experiences of my life,” McCardell said. “It made me appreciative of what I have, and motivated me to help people and be understanding, because someone could look completely normal but they could be enduring something you couldn’t even fathom dealing with yourself.” For more information on the event, visit www.dancemarathon.ucla.edu.

Police investigating Del Mar man for alleged attack BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A Beverly Hills-based internet dating service with a Christian focus is cooperating with police near San Diego as they investigate a reported rapist who may have assaulted other women, it was reported recently. Sean Banks, 37, of Del Mar, was arrested by police in La Mesa for suspicion of raping a woman he met on the ChristianMingle website. Police said the man may have victimized other women he had met on the dating website, the Los Angeles Times reported earlier this week. Sean Banks was charged with rape, burglary and penetration by force involving a woman in La Mesa, according to court records. He was arrested Feb. 11 and has pleaded not guilty, the newspaper reported. Banks, a computer technician, worked in various locations across the United States. Police said they are investigating whether he may have lured other victims through the Beverly Hills-based ChristianMingle and other websites, possibly using pseudonyms, including Rylan Butterwood and Rylan Harbough. In the La Mesa case, he used the single name Rarity, police told the Times. The alleged attack occurred in the woman’s home the first time the two met in person after carrying on conversations over the Internet, police told the newspaper. ChristianMingle was cooperating with the investigation, police said. Police asked anyone with information about Banks or other possible victims to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-7538.

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RSF Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Gala promises a ‘Grand Night at The Grand Del Mar!’ When you begin with the incomparable comedy of headline entertainer Jay Leno, and pair him with the fun and fabulous music of favorite local band “Atomic Groove” against the backdrop of the beautiful ballrooms of the Grand Del Mar, you have the makings of a “not-to-bemissed”event on March 9. But when you add to the mix the incredible generosity, creativity, and largesse of the community that will comprise the Gala’s silent and live auctions items — you end up with an unforgettable night of fabulous fun, festivity and philanthropy! This year marks the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Auxiliary’s 17th annual Gala, recognized as one of San Diego’s premier social fundraising events, which throughout its history has raised over $8 million to fund needed equipment, research, and direct care through the commitment and generosity of sponsors and attendees. This year’s Gala will feature some amazing items and experiences, including: •Luxurious 10-day cruise on Holland America •Weekend in Las Vegas including airfare and VIP meet and greet with actor/comedian Ray Romano •Exquisite diamond necklace •Day of training with Olympic medalist and former heavyweight boxing champ Chris Byrd for 10 •Vacation of a lifetime at five-home beachfront estate property in Kona, Hawaii •Beach, golf and sailing weekend at Aliso Creek Inn in Laguna Beach •Box for six at 2013 Del Mar Opening Day in Stretch Run Box •Volleyball set-up and clinic with three-time gold medalist Misty May •And an unparalleled assortment of restaurant, spa and

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Thanks to Rady Children’s Hospital Peckham Center, Ilai is now cancer free! Ilai’s Story: It was November of 2011 and 7-year-old Ilai had just completed a successful soccer season. Looking forward to returning to school after Thanksgiving break, his first day back did not go well. Ilai called home complaining of pain in his left knee. Ilai saw his pediatrician that day and was immediately referred to Rady Children’s Hospital for an X-ray. At the hospital, doctors found a growth in Ilai’s left leg and performed a biopsy. Ilai’s parents, Debi and Avi, were given the devastating news that they should be prepared for a cancer diagnosis. “The wait and the utter feeling of uncertainty and helplessness was the most traumatic time of our lives,” said Debi. Ilai’s parents soon learned that his pain was caused by diffuse large B cell stage 2-lymphoma bone cancer. This type of cancer is aggressive and requires immediate treatment. Debi and Avi were relieved to hear that although Ilai’s cancer is rare it is treatable. Ilai’s parents quickly learned as much as they could about the disease to determine whether or not Rady Children’s Hospital could cure “their angel.” They spoke to leading doctors in the U.S. “All of them confirmed that the treatment plan prescribed by Dr. Schiff of the Peckham Center was effective, and that the facility at the Peckham Center was state of the art,” Debi explained. “Over the next four months Rady Children’s Hospital became our home and Ilai began his courageous journey to recovery,” said Debi. Debi and Avi were impressed with the cutting edge program at the hospital. “Alongside the chemo, Ilai received yoga, reflexology, acupuncture and psychological guidance, as well as a healthy diet, pure air and water,” she added. “Ilai experienced painful side effects from chemo, but coped amazingly well,” said Debi. Today he is cancer free, out of his wheel chair, and back to scoring soccer goals. “Ilai’s golden hair grew back shinier and he is stronger than ever,” she said. “We remain forever grateful for the support we received from our family, community, hospital and especially our doctor at Rady Children’s Hospital who tenaciously protected and nursed Ilai to recovery,” Debi said. “We believe that Ilai’s bravery, positive attitude and inner strength are not unique. Our challenge is to empower children to harness their strengths to overcome disease.” Rady Children’s Hospital Peckham Center, Ilai and his caring support team proved it is possible!


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Pianist/composer Hershey Felder: An American story reborn locally BY JULIE SARNO Pianist/composer Hershey Felder has brought the magic of composers George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin, Ludwig von Beethoven and Leonard Bernstein to the stage at the Old Globe and theatres throughout the world. His most recent production, “An American Story for Actor and Orchestra,” has roots in La Jolla. Felder has a home in La Jolla which he refers to as “his composing house.” It is here that he spent October, November and December retooling “An American Story,” a production which he first took to the stage in Los Angeles. Through story telling and acting, Felder brings to life a composer or historical person. Audience members enjoy the sounds and the sights of the show while learning more about music and musical history. An American Story is told through he eyes of Dr. Charles Augustus Leale, a 23-year-old Union Army medic who first treated Lincoln following the shooting at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. While in La Jolla, Felder worked on the orchestration and “the finessing of this piece,” taking An American Story from being a large orchestral piece to a more intimate production in which he plays the central character accompanied by about 10 musicians. “It is a matter of story telling,” said Felder, who has a second home in Point Loma which he has rented on a long-term basis to use for business meetings. One of his professional staff lives there. “Story telling is so important. It gives a context to the music that not everyone knows.” Instead of the piano being a central character as it was in the Composer Series, Felder features a small orchestra and sings solos from Stephen Foster songs and

Hershey Felder in his production of “George Gershwin Alone.” Photo/Mark Garvin other 19th century American mu- travel as needed to open An sic. An American Story in its cur- American Story in other cities. rent iteration debuted at the Birch How did such a talented and North Park Theatre in January creative artist evolve? Felder was and ran through Feb. 3. It opens born in Montreal, Quebec, Canain Chicago at the Royal George da in 1968. His mother, Eva, was Theatre on March 7. The show born in Budapest, Hungary. His features a book and score by father, Jacob, was born in Poland. Felder. “My parents were very supFelder chose to open the portive of my interest in music,” show in San Diego as all the tech- said Felder. “They were not musinical artists he selected to work cally oriented and wanted me to with him are based here. They in- learn. They did not think it would clude Erik Carstensen, his co-pro- be a career at first. ducer and sound designer; Trevor “By the time I was 11, I knew Hay, director; Chris Rynne, Light- music was a serious interest. I ing Designer; Don Adams, stage drove my family crazy practicing manager; Abby Caywood, cos- in the basement for six or seven tume designer and Cynthia Cay- hours a day,” smiled Felder at the wood, dramaturg. Some had pre- memory. He acknowledged that viously worked for the Old Globe, practicing was not much fun until but all work for Felder now, and he had mastered the basics and

Upcoming Events at the RSF Community Center Session 3 Classes Resume on Feb. 25 — Still Time to Register! We still have openings in a few of our classes here at the RSF Community Center. If you would like to join, we can pro-rate for the two classes that were missed. There is still room in our Legomation class on Mondays and our Kids Act class on Fridays, as well as a few others. Please give us a call at 858-756-2461 for more info. Hip Hop, Yoga and Jazzercise Adult Fitness Classes! Join us for Jazzercise on Mondays and Wednesdays, Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Hip Hop on Fridays here at the RSFCC. We are very excited to be able to offer these great fitness classes for the community. Our instructors have a real passion for fitness and are here to help you get in shape. All our adult fitness classes are from 9-10 a.m., so come on in and get fit today! Cost is $125 for 10 visits or $15 for drop-ins. NEW FAMILY PROGRAM- Nature Play! Parents, come along with your children (newborn and up!) for nature play dates in our community! This is a new program that affords families an opportunity to connect with neighbors and nature by arranging nature play dates around the community and in nearby areas. Location: Trails, preserves, local parks and nature areas Fee: $50 per family per year (RSFCC membership is required) Days: Every Thursday Time: 9:30 a.m. Ages: Newborn and Up For more information or to register, please give us a call at 858-756-2461. Join Us for Our Weekly Moms and Tots Playgroup! Our Moms and Tots group has been very active this year with trips to a pumpkin patch, a Halloween bash, a holiday tea party and multiple field trips. They have boundless energy and are always looking to widen their group. The group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at various locations or here at the Community Center. Evites

could play more challenging music. Felder first recalls performing in public as about the age of 10 or 11 in Montreal. “I remember a hall with a lot of people. I played something simple, by Chopin – a mazurka.” As a young artist, he had a very long list of people who he admired as pianists and conductors. Famed pianists Artur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, Sergei Rachmaninov, Clara Haskill and Moriz Rosenthal were very special. Felder particularly admired people from the Liszt school of playing and Rosenthal had studied with Liszt. At age 13, Felder’s life changed when his mother passed away. His father was left to raise Hershey and his younger sister, Tammy, by himself. Felder devoted his youth to school and piano studies. He began studying at McGill University in Montreal in 1981 with Dorothy Morton and Eugene Plawutsky, also learning opera, conducting, composition and accompanying. He also studied in New York with Jerome Lowenthal. In 1996, Felder was asked to perform at the Canadian Consular Residence in Los Angeles and present a concert in honor of Kim Campbell, a former Prime Minister of Canada. She had been the first female Prime Minister of Canada as well as the first from British Columbia. She was Prime Minister in 1993, then in her mid40s. “We became very good friends,” recounted Felder, who acknowledged they proceeded slowly in their relationship because of their 20-year age difference. “Our values — our moral values — were the same. After eight months it became clear we wanted to be more than friends. After a year we registered as a couple. We’ve been married for 16

years. For us, the age difference does not matter.” Felder said Kim spent several weeks in La Jolla during the holidays before her obligations took her to distant places. “She consults in different countries in regard to democracy and women’s issues. She has spent her whole life with these issues, not just being but really studying. She has experience on a serious world scale. It’s fun to watch some of the things she has been a part of. “We travel, we cook, we laugh, we make music together,” said Felder, who noted the couple’s primary residence is in Paris, where they have a black standard poodle named Leo. “Kim plays piano, cello and she sings. She is quite knowledgeable about music.” Felder has a Yamaha in his “composing house” in La Jolla but a Steinway D Concert Grand Piano follows him around the country when he tours. Felder’s earlier touring productions were George Gershwin Alone; Monsieur Chopin; Beethoven as I Knew Him; Maestro: Leonard Bernstein and the Great American Songbook Sing-A-Long. The next shows he plans to work on are additions to his Composer Series, Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt. Felder spends time composing when he is not touring. His compositions include an opera titled Noah’s Ark, his Aliyah Concerto on Israeli Themes and Études Thematique and more. Felder is president of his production company, Eighty-Eight Entertainment, which issues his music, not yet available on iTunes. What advice would Felder offer to aspiring, young musicians? “Study, work learn and pay attention to those who want to teach you. Use your ears first, then your head and heart.”

are mailed weekly to members to inform them of when and where the activities will take place. Cost is $75 per year and RSFCC membership is required. Give us a call today at 858756-2461 for more information and to register for this great program. 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 jerseys. The sign-up deadline is Monday, Feb. 25, and we cannot accept late sign-ups so don’t miss out! RSFCC membership is required to participate in the league. Please visit our website at RSFCC.org or call us at 858-756-2461 for more player or sponsorship information. Save the Date- SPRING LUNCHEON on Thursday, March 28 Our annual Spring Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe. Our theme this year is “Over the Top Tabletops.” For more information, give us a call at 858-756-2461.

American Girl Fashion Shows benefit neonatal ICU The Scripps Performing Arts Academy will host more than 100 local costumed girls and their American Girl dolls walking the runway at the annual American Girl Fashion Show on March 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, in Sorrento Valley. The proceeds will benefit the UCSD Medical Center neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The models were chosen from a series of auditions held earlier this year. Tickets are $35 and limited $100 VIP seating is also available. Since 1992, the American Girl Fashion Show has raised more than $45 million for children’s charities around the country. For more information, call (858) 586-7834 or visit ScrippsPerformingArts.com


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Q&A: With an eye on finances, Trulette Clayes helps Museum of Contemporary Art run smoothly Trulette Clayes is the controller at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and co-trustee of the Joseph Clayes III Charitable Trust. She is the niece of the late Joseph Clayes, a successful financial and real estate investor, and avocado rancher. She and her uncle’s friend, Brendan Holmes, administer the charitable trust in her uncle’s Trulette Clayes name. Recently, the Joseph Clayes III Charitable Trust established a $3.5 million endowment for Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. The house provides a “home away from home� to families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals. A previous gift was given to name the Joseph Clayes III Gallery at the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library in La Jolla. Who or what inspires you? Since becoming a trustee of my late uncle’s estate, I have been inspired by the people who work for the various nonprofit organizations I have come into contact with. They truly have a passion for their charities and it is infectious. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? We love to host what we call our “table of ten.� We have our close friends and family join us as often as we can all come together. Other than a dinner with our usual “table of ten,� I would like to invite a diverse group that would have a lively and humorous conversation. The group would include the Dalai Lama, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Murray Galinson, Warren Buffett, Ellen

DeGeneres, Jack Nicholson and Terry Bradshaw ... oh, and I would love to have my Uncle Joe join us. I have a lot of questions for him! What are your favorite films of all time? Last night, I was changing channels and “Hello Dolly!� with Barbra Streisand was on. I love so many of her old movies. I also loved both versions of the “Thomas Crown Affair.� What is it that you most dislike? Disloyalty, dishonesty and procrastination. What is your most-prized possession? I don’t think of them as a possession, but I cherish my family the most. What do you do for fun? We love to travel and go to restaurants. We also love exercising, so that we can travel and go to restaurants. What is your philosophy of life? When the Trust was first established, I placed this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson on the Trust’s website: “To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — this is to have succeeded.� What would be your dream vacation? We had a dream vacation when we went on safari in South Africa and Botswana in 2011. We are looking forward to returning to enjoy another safari in a different country.

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Sign up now for Girls Junior Dunkers basketball league at RSF Community Center One of the most popular programs of the year at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is the Girls Junior Dunkers basketball league and sign-ups are now open. The league is run by Coach Mike Rausa and his One on One Basketball staff. They have many years of experience running youth leagues and basketball is their passion. The spring girls league is open to grades 1st - 6th and the cost is $250 per child. There are three age divisions: Instructional(1st-2nd grade), Rookie(3rd-4th grade) and Star(5th-6th grade). Your child will make new friends, get lots of exercise and be part of an inspiring sports league. Be sure to register soon so you can qualify for Coach Mike’s free basketball clinic on March 6. Player assessments will be held on Feb. 26 and 27. The girls will then be divided into teams and practices will begin the week of March 11. League dates are March 11-May 18, with most games on Saturdays and some weekday games. For $300 you can feel the pride of having your company name or family name imprinted on the back of your daughter’s team jerseys. Volunteer coaches are also needed as a successful league cannot be run without the dedication and hard work of its great volunteers. The sign up deadline is Monday, Feb. 25. RSF Community Center membership is required to participate in the league. Please visit RSFCC.org or call 858-756-2461 for more player or sponsorship information.

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Upcoming RSF Garden Club fundraiser to promote science, music education •‘ A Very Special Evening of Jazz’ to feature great music and food at March 2 event in RSF BY CLAIRE HARLIN In terms of acoustics and sound waves, pitch and frequency, music is a science. And not only is it a creative outlet for kids who excel in math and science, but neuroscientists have for years confirmed music’s ability to light up every part of the brain. “Studies have shown that music is the one activity that’s so complex that you are working every part of the brain,” said renowned local jazz flutist Kirk Johnson. “Moreover, when you play an instrument from a young age, when the brain is developing, you have 25 percent more neuron connections strengthening the highways in the brain.” Johnson, a lifelong musician, is a firm believer in the academic benefits people can gain from music education and that’s why he’s so passionate about a particular nonprofit organization — FanFaire Foundation — that shares the same sentiment. A group that supports community music programs and budding musicians, the foundation on March 2 at 6 p.m. is holding one of its biggest fundraising events yet, and Johnson will be one of several prominent headliners. “A Very Special Evening of Jazz,” will be held at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias, and will feature a sit-down dinner masterminded by the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club’s new chef Brian Freerksen. Jazz pianist Mikan Zlatkovich, trumpeter Bill Caballero and bassist Bill Andrews will also perform, in addition to the Pizarro Brothers, a homeschooled youth duo from San Diego who, at ages 14 and 11, have risen to the professional ranks. Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club President Helen DiZio said the mission of FanFaire is close to her heart because there are many scientists in her family, including her two stepdaughters, and this event will mark the third time she has let the nonprofit use her 300-seat venue. Previous events have usually been free concerts to give kids a place to perform. The upcoming jazz event, however, will be the biggest production yet, featuring seasoned musicians in addi-

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tion to kids and attracting a broader audience. She said she has already sold more than 160 tickets to the dinnerand-music production. “By providing the venue and resources, we can get kids interested in music, and once they are interested they join together and help each other,” said DiZio. “With that, they can also gain the confidence to play in a concert, and in turn they will study more … Music and academics go hand in hand.” Dizio added that there are many opportunities and venues for kids who are interested in physical activities like sports, so she enjoys being able to provide a great outlet for kids who love music, math and science. “Kids in sports have events and everyone goes. It’s a network,” she said. “But science kids don’t always have that … Giving something to help those kids focus, something for them to look up to, that’s what we want to do.” Zlatkovich (www. jazzmikan.com) is wellknown in the jazz world and has been playing piano nearly 40 years at popular local venues, but when he heard the March 2 event would benefit kids, he was particularly excited. He said he is also happy, from a musical standpoint, to perform with Johnson, a musician he respects highly but has never had the opportunity to play with. “We don’t have to be familiar with each other to

play good music,” Zlatkovich said. FanFaire is an all-volunteer organization that provides concerts, lectures and science festival demonstrations to supplement music and science education at schools, equip young minds for the challenges of a technology-based economy and promote interest in music and science. Launched in 2011, its “KIDS Playing For KIDS” program, which has become its most popular, provides musically gifted children ages 6 to 17 with solo and ensemble performance opportunities at various venues, and released its first CD in 2012. For more information on FanFaire, visit www.fanfairefoundation.org, and for event opportunities at the RSF Garden Club, visit rsfgardenclub@gmail.com. Tickets ($75) to the upcoming event are available online at www.rsfgardenclub. org or by calling (858) 7561554.

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Caring volunteers to host ‘Tee It Up For Foster Teens’ golf tournament, dinner and auction benefit for foster teens at San Pasqual Academy Don’t miss the “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” 9th Annual golf tournament, dinner and auction that will take place on Monday, April 22 at The Santaluz Club. This is a quality tournament and the committee members are already hard at work to ensure that this will be a fun experience for all participants. Golf participants receive a round of golf, tee prizes, lunch and dinner for two people to attend the evening festivities at The Santaluz Club. Honorary Chairperson is Charger Quentin Jammer. Chairing this event again this year is Dave Scherer. Committee members include Carole Markstein, Jennifer Dunn, Connie Berkley, Judy Roberts, Mickey Burgess, Billy Berger, Chuck Yash, Karen Gray, Andrea Reynolds, Karen Ventura, Monica Sheets, Teri Summerhays, Dagmar Helgager, Lois Jones, Kathy Lathrum, Ann Boon, Debby Syverson, Eleanore Clark, Heidi Hollen, George Scott, Monetta Smoot and Joan Scott. Peter and Sandy Mossy and Mossy Auto are providing 2 Hole-In-One cars and Bill and Susan Hoehn and Hoehn Motors are also providing 2 Hole-In-One car as prizes on all the Par 3 Holes. Sponsors for “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” include Ken and Carole Markstein, Markstein Beverage, Craig and Karen Edwards and Rancho Santa Fe Insurance, Chartis Insurance, John Hardy and Emerson Network Power, Bill and Donna Herrick and Chuck and Kathy Yash. If you are not able to golf in the tournament, plan to attend the fun cocktail party, dinner and auction festivities that benefit the 150 foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Karen Ventura is coordinating a wonderful auction that includes gift certificates from various restaurants, jewelry, spa and beauty packages, golf and lunch with Charger Quentin Jammer, a signed jersey from Peyton Manning, and many more unique items! Dinner tickets can be purchased by calling (858) 759-3298. According to Lois Jones, “This tournament provides much needed funds for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. College scholarships, athletic programs, academic enrichment programs, music programs, computers and more are made possible due to funds raised by many generous participants. Many wonderful high school memories for these foster kids are created by the efforts of Friends of San Pasqual Academy by putting on Proms, dances, graduation festivities, birthday parties and other events that would not occur without the support of many generous donors and supporters. This tournament and dinner make many things possible for these deserving teens.” If you would like more information on “Tee It Up For Foster Teens,” call 858-7593298. Friends of San Pasqual Academy is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization. Proceeds generated from “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” support the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Please visit www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.

Volunteers are preparing for the 9th Annual “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” golf tournament. Pictured in back row are Billy Berger, Judy Roberts, Teri Summerhays, Jennifer Dunn, Mickey Burgess, Karen Ventura, Ann Boon and Dave Scherer. Pictured in front row are Andrea Reynolds, Joan Scott, Lois Jones and Monica Sheets.

The birth of the RSF Art Guild; Reception for next show is March 7 The RSF Art Guild’s next show, ‘Journey Into Nature,’ will open with a reception March 7, from 5-7 p.m. Workshop instructors from five workshops held last year will be featured. The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild is celebrating its 15th year since its founder Marianne Champlin brought local artists together to form this group. In the beginning there was no public art in Rancho Santa Fe. In 1989, Bill Schlosser and other RSF Garden Club members, realizing how much talent existed in the small RSF village, planned the first of four Art’s Discovery events at the RSF Garden Club, which caused great excitement and enthusiasm among residents and brought artists together. During this time, founder Marianne Champlin had invited a number of artists and other interested people to a meeting to discuss the possibility of forming an Art Guild. Also, during this time Dori Starkey had been arranging monthly shows with the library to show art from local artists and got involved. Marianne and Marileigh Schulte acted as co-presidents for the first year to create the foundation for the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Other charter members who deserve credit for getting involved are Pat Beck, Ilene Perry, Patricia Watkins and John Glendanning. Then, in 1998, the Union Bank gave office space for the RSF Foundation to do business in office space at the rear of the bank. Christy Wilson, the executive director of the RSF Foundation, invited the newly forming nonprofit Art Guild to share the space, hang art and bring together talented people who share the love of art and through

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Solana Santa Fe Family Science Night Solana Santa Fe School recently held a Family Science Night, giving families the opportunity to learn about science together. Courtesy photos

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BY MARSHA SUTTON A l though b o a r d members for the San Dieguito U n i o n H i g h Marsha Sutton School District expressed pleasure at the high quality of applicants for a seat on the district’s bond Oversight Committee, there was a dearth of candidates for three of the five required positions. Of 11 applicants, only one each qualified for the business, taxpayers and senior organization representative. The rest applied to be the parent, parent organization or at-large representative. The board was required to select a minimum of seven people to serve, and nine were chosen at an open meeting on Feb. 12. Members are: • Business rep: Michael Kenny • Taxpayers rep: Lorraine Kent • Seniors rep: Mary Farrell • Parent organization rep: Clarke Caines • Parent rep: Larry Lugo • At large: Kim Bess, Scott Seidenverg, Rhea Stewart, Jeffery Thomas The Oversight Committee is charged with monitoring SDUHSD’s Proposition AA $449 million bond measure, which passed in November by a slim margin. Michael Kenny, the San Diego County Taxpayers Association choice, became the sole Business representative after another candidate was disqualified as a business rep. That left Lorraine Kent as the only Taxpayers organization rep. And Mary Farrell was the only person to apply as a representative of a senior citizens group. Two weeks ago, Eric Dill, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of business services, said the senior citizens’ organization could not be AARP. “They have to belong to some organization that represents senior interests,” but not AARP, he said then. The example he gave was someone in a retirement community’s Homeowners Association located within the district. Yet Farrell’s qualification for the senior citizens position was her membership in AARP. At the board meeting Feb. 12, Dill said the language in the law is “openended” and had determined that membership in AARP is valid. “The sections of the code are pretty vague,” he

said, adding that he would prefer a local senior organization but it’s not necessary. Janet Mueller, an attorney with Dannis Woliver Kelley of San Diego, said the law simply calls for one member to be “active in a senior citizens’ organization.” “That’s really the only insight the law provides,” she said. Unless the district has internal policies that make it more specific, school districts have discretion on how to interpret the language, she said, adding, “Most people would interpret it broadly.” Because it was publicized that AARP membership was not adequate, what’s unknown is how many people might have applied to represent senior interests had it been clear that AARP was acceptable. Farrell’s qualifications, however, are not in question. She has extensive knowledge and experience in local education, including serving on PTAs, site councils, strategic planning groups, committees and foundations. She is influential in local politics and the education community, particularly Del Mar and San Dieguito, and, according to her application, has “served as campaign manager for many board candidates at both the elementary and high school level.” Farrell said she was applying out of “an overly-developed sense of duty” and brings to the committee “years of understanding schools.” Farrell is well-known by SDUHSD board members, having publicly endorsed incumbent trustees Joyce Dalessandro and Beth Hergesheimer in last November’s school board elections. Both incumbents won. The chosen After determining that Scott Seidenverg did not qualify as a business representative, he became an atlarge member. This left only one individual with a business association: Michael Kenny. Kenny, an active member of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is also a member of the Rotary Club of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. His experience in commercial real estate, investment, construction and development, combined with his degree in business and his involvement in civic organizations, appealed to the board. He said he wants to serve on the oversight com-

mittee to make sure that the district “spends money on what it’s supposed to be spent on.” Kenny’s shift from the taxpayers rep to the business rep left only one individual from a taxpayers’ organization: Lorraine Kent. Kent said the San Diego County Taxpayers Association suggested she apply for a seat. Emphasizing her openness to do what was required, she responded, “You tell me” when asked by the school board to define the role of the committee. Retired, with a child at Torrey Pines High School, Kent is a member of the League of Women Voters, has been involved for the past 15 years in the PTO and foundation at the Rancho Santa Fe School, and volunteered with the Girl Scouts for eight years. She wrote on her application that she wanted to serve on the committee “in a way that continues to build trust and accountability.” Clarke Caines, the parent organization representative, is active in the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation and worked on the Prop. AA campaign. He said in his application that he wanted to serve on the committee “as the project launches to ensure its success.” Caines, who was greeted by board members warmly and called “a familiar face,” has served on numerous boards, foundations and civic organizations. Larry Lugo, the parent representative, was also a strong supporter of Prop. AA, working the phones to urge voter support during the weeks leading up to the November election. On his application, Lugo said he wanted to serve on the committee, because “I feel an obligation to those that voted in favor of AA, and those that didn’t, to ensure that the funds approved are managed with a high fiduciary standard consistent with the intent of the bond measure.” At-large member Kim Bess is a parent of a former SDUHSD student and has extensive experience in education as a teacher and former science director for the San Diego Unified School District. Bess has been the principal investigator for National Science Foundation grants with budgets over $10 million. Her current focus is her work in energy efficiency at the County Office of Education. She said in her application that she wanted to serve to help increase opportunities and support 21stcentury learning for stu-

dents. At-large member Scott Seidenverg wrote on his application that the timing of the bond’s projects should cover “not only the students currently in the district but also those on their [way] up the chain …” Having young children helps him provide “at minimum a 12-year outlook,” he said. Saying he and other parents opposed the Del Mar Union School District bond for “piggybacking” on San Dieguito’s bond, he subsequently became more familiar with San Dieguito’s Prop. AA and wants to focus on “planning for changes in technology and the way students will learn over the life of each campus.” At-large member Rhea Stewart worked on the campaign committee for passage of Prop. AA and wrote on her application that she “would like to continue my involvement in the longrange facilities process.” Stewart is a former board member of the Cardiff School District from 2006 to 2010 and has served on a number of San Dieguito school foundations, committees and site councils. At-large member Jeffery Thomas was previously the athletic liaison for the Canyon Crest Academy foundation “because I felt that the needs of CCA’s scholar-athletes were not being adequately addressed,” he wrote on his application. A supporter of Prop. AA, Thomas said he wanted to serve on the committee “to ensure that the execution phase of Proposition AA is performed consistent with the trust and transparency expectations of district voters.” Geographic balance The candidates were questioned individually in five-minute interviews with the school board. President Barbara Groth asked each the same three questions: 1. What is your interest in this position? 2. What do you see as the role of the committee? 3. What will you bring to the committee as a member? Five members reside in the northern part of the district (Bess, Caines, Kenny, Lugo, Stewart) and four live in the southern portion (Farrell, Kent, Seidenverg, Thomas). Dill said others applied but withdrew after learning they needed to file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests with the Fair Political Practices Commission, which will be made public. Form 700 requires that individuals report investments and business positions in business entities, real property and income from sources located or doing business in the agency’s jurisdiction. Bess’s son is an assistant principal at Diegueno Mid-

dle School in Encinitas, and Seidenverg’s wife is a teacher at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas. Board member Hergesheimer said she worried about the perception of a conflict of interest. But Dill said the legal prohibition only restricts the applicant from being an employee of the district. “It doesn’t say anything about relatives,” he said. The larger, unspoken conflict-of-interest question was how objective the committee can be with some members who actively worked for passage of the bond measure. But this point was unaddressed. Another thorny issue was the requirement that committee members serve two full years. But Lugo, the parent representative, has a child in 11th grade, so in one year and four months Lugo will no longer qualify as the parent of a district student. Because the board appointed nine members, two more than the minimum of seven, Dill said Lugo could serve in that capacity until his child graduated. Then he could move to the at-large position and another could take his place as the parent rep. Although Dill and SDUHSD superintendent Ken Noah were present, they were largely silent during the selection process, being careful to stay neutral as board members chose committee members. Dill thanked trustees for meeting for two hours to interview candidates, saying that in other districts staff often presents a slate for the board to simply approve. The district is required to provide the Oversight Committee with administrative support, and meetings will be posted and subject to the open-meeting Ralph M. Brown Act, Dill said. Committee members will meet quarterly, must live within district boundaries and are appointed for two-year terms without compensation. Members will select a chair and vice-chair, will vote on agendas and minutes, and will issue regular reports to the school board and the public. All documents will be part of the public record and made available on the district’s website. Bond revenues must be expended only for the acquisition or lease of real property and for construction, renovation or replacement of school facilities. The funds cannot be used for employee salaries or other school operating expenses. — Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@san.rr. com.


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Local student and actress hopes to help others with new book ‘Baffle That Bully’ BY KAREN BILLING At only 10 years old, Chase Anichini has already had some hardships in life, overcoming some cruel bullying in a former school. The bright, charismatic and spunky Chase has taken those experiences and turned them into a book, “Baffle That Bully!” to help other kids face their bullies and regain their power and self-confidence. “These tactics really worked and instead of just helping me, I decided I would help get rid of the bullies for everyone and the world would be happy,” said Chase, now a fourth grader at Torrey Hills Elementary School in Carmel Valley. The bullying did not happen at Torrey Hills — the Anichinis moved to Carmel Valley over the Christmas break. Her mother, Amy Jones Anichini, who helped write the book, points out that the move wasn’t due to the bullies but simply one for convenience to be closer to work and the children’s activities. “Chase has run into some challenges in her short little life and I don’t know what I would’ve done if it had been me,” Amy said. “Her dad and I are so extremely proud of her for taking all that was thrown her way, figuring out ways to deal with it and looking on the bright side…Instead of crumbling and melting, she just kept going.” The book has been available in digital format on Kindle since September, but the paperback version was released a couple of weeks ago and is available on amazon.com. With “Baffle That Bully!” Amy offers advice for parents and Chase shares simple steps for kids that she learned going through a horrible time at her former school. “I was bullied by a bunch of guys and one girl, they were really mean to me,” said Chase. “I didn’t enjoy the days I went to school and it was hard to avoid them because they were in my class.” With help from her parents and others, Chase tried a lot of different ways to combat her bullies but found methods that really worked. She would confuse them with kindness, compliment them or ask them “totally random questions” like “How’s your baseball team?” “It took the fun out of it for them,” said Amy, noting that they had zeroed in on Chase as someone they could get a reaction out of. “She made the decision to deny them a reaction and pretend like it hadn’t even happened; it really turned the tables.” The most important tool in her arsenal was the fact that Chase learned to smile and shake it off.

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Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire horse show to be held March 7-10; Benefit is March 7 The Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire horse show will be held March 7-10 at the Del Mar Horsepark. An “Inspire a Generation” benefit party for the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association in honor of Paralympian Jonathan Wentz will be held on March 7, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at The Terrace Room at the Rancho Valencia, 5921 Valencia Circle Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. The horse show will include many Olympic riders. Del Mar Horsepark is located at 14550 El Camino Real Del Mar, 92014. For more information, visit http://dressageevents.com. The March 7 benefit will honor past Paralympian Jonathan Wentz who passed away at the age of 21 from “athlete’s heart.” Wentz was only one of the four Paralympic equestrians who went to this year’s Paralympics in London, England. He was a strong supporter of this horse show and the Del Mar area.

CCA student to star in J* Company’s upcoming production of ‘Gypsy’ “Let us entertain you!” That’s just what the award-winning J*Company Youth Theatre, a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, is getting ready to do as they prepare to stage the third show in their musical theatre line up for its 20th Anniversary Season tribute to Barbra Streisand. Following the moving production of “Yentl,” J*Company Youth Theater will present “Gypsy: A Musical Fable,” soon to be revived in a film featuring Streisand herself. The show will be presented March 1-17. The play is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with “the ultimate show business mother.” According to Artistic Director Joey Landwehr, “this is, at its core, a play about family. It’s about mothers and daughters and how they come together and rip apart.” This presentation of the acclaimed GYPSY is family friendly and a show for all ages. Playing the role of Momma Rose, the overbearing stage mother made famous by Ethel Merman , will be 17-year-old Lindsey Grant, a Canyon Crest Academy senior. Landwehr calls Grant “a heavy hitter” with the powerhouse voice to take on signature songs like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” Celia Tedde, 15, a student at San Diego Jewish Academy also has a featured role in the production. All performances take place at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Call the JCC Box Office at 858-362-1348 or visit http://www.sdcjc.org/jcompany for tickets or more information.

Pacific Ridge School partners with Middlebury Interactive Languages for Summer Day Academy This summer, Pacific Ridge School will host a two-week intensive language program based on Middlebury College’s renowned world language immersion curriculum. Middlebury Interactive’s Summer Day Academy at Pacific Ridge School is offered June 16 – 29, and students entering grades five through eight may sign up for Chinese, French or Spanish language classes. The Academy is modeled after Middlebury-Monterey’s highly successful Residential Language Academies and offers a unique opportunity to acquire authentic world language skills and knowledge, as well as exposure to new cultures and customs. Students are immersed in the target language supported by carefully designed classroom-based instruction, activities, games and tangible experiential tasks to educate them about the culture surrounding the language. Pacific Ridge School shares Middlebury Interactive’s high standards for excellence in language instruction and learning, and provides an environment ideally suited for an individualized, interactive and project-based immersive curriculum. Language instructors are trained extensively in the Middlebury immersion method and support individual learning styles. For more information about Middlebury Interactive Languages or to enroll in the Summer Day Academy at Pacific Ridge School, visit http://mmla.middlebury.edu/summerday/ pacific_ridge.php.

Pulitzer Prize finalist to speak at MCASD Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea will share his life experiences at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., speaking as The Bishop’s School endowed scholar-in-residence, 2005. The lecture is free, though reservations are required by Feb. 24 to Bishops.com Born in Tijuana, Mexico to a Mexican father and an American mother, Urrea has published extensively in all the major genres. He uses his dual-culture life experiences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. His non-fiction work, “The Devil’s Highway,” is the story of 26 Mexican immigrants who got lost in the Arizona desert. Of his presentation titled, “Universal Border: From Tijuana to the World,” Urrea said, “Borders don’t interest me. I’m really in the business of building bridges.”

Spring Home/Garden Show coming to DM Fairgrounds The Spring Home/Garden Show will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 1 - 3. The event will feature hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas. For more information, contact: http://www.springhomegardenshow.com

NCL San Diego del Norte Ticktockers and leaders holding hand-tied cozy blankets made for young military families expecting their first child. Pictured (from left to right) Madison Cavanagh, Amanda Cowles, Taryn Harris, Allie Repko, Haley Scarano, Alex Stevenson, Anna Marie Previti, and Kristi Rowe Back Row Moms: Lee Ann Allman, Jane Coffin, Shelley Stevenson

NCL All Ticktocker Mardis Gras Day The San Diego del Norte Chapter of National Charity League held its fifth annual All Ticktocker Day, with a “Mardis Gras Carnival” theme in preparation for its upcoming “Bundles of Love” event at Camp Pendleton. The upcoming event is for military families that are pregnant with their first child and it will be a Mardis Gras-themed babyshower. This chapter-wide preparation day was organized and attended by the girls, known as Ticktockers from 7th through 12th grades. Rockin’ music kept spirits high as the girls assembled Military Outreach Ministry personal pampering gift bags, made hand-tied cozy fleece blankets in cheery fabrics and gift wrapped onesies and infant clothes. They also planned for the carnival games and made banners for the booths. This fun and busy day of service was organized by the Ticktocker Council representatives from each class. Vice President of Ticktockers, Shelley Stevenson, and Grade Level Advisors were on hand to back up the great effort of the Ticktockers.

Groundbreaking documentary ‘Girl Rising’ to be shown March 7 Barbara Field, senior analyst at UC San Diego, regional director of The Op Ed Project and mentor for The Afghan Women’s Writing Project, is bringing “Girl Rising,” a groundbreaking documentary, to La Jolla. Girl Rising is a film that portrays the inspiring stories of nine girls from around the world, struggling to overcome incredible odds to achieve an education. Vocal performances by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Freida Pinto and Liam Neeson. The film will be shown at La Jolla AMC on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. if enough tickets are sold. Bring your friends and buy tickets by Feb 28 at: https://www.facebook.com/ events/344207942360304.

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom will visit UCSD to discuss politics in the digital age Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California and former mayor of San Francisco, will discuss his new book, “Citizenville: Reconnecting People and Government in the Digital Age,” as a guest of UC San Diego’s Revelle Forum, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 at the Institute of the Americas, 10111 North Torrey Pines Road, on campus. In the book, Newson argues that though voter turnout declines and approval ratings have reached record lows, Americans have not given up on government. He will relate “stories of individuals who are bridging the vast chasm separating government from the technologies already revolutionizing our daily lives,” according to a press release announcing his visit. “He contends that we are in an unprecedented era of citizen participation, and the only way for Americans to secure their future is to reinvent their relationship with their government—as they have countless times before, and have the power to do so again.” Thad Kousser, UCSD Associate Professor of Political Science, an authority on state and State of California politics, will interview Newsom. Admission is $25 per person. To register, call UCSD Extension at (858) 534-9999, or visit revelleforum.ucsd.edu. When registering, refer to section ID number 092753. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A book signing will follow the lecture. Parking is $4 in the Pangea Structure nearby.

Orchid Show and Sale is March 22-24 The San Diego County Orchid Society (SDCOS) will present its annual Orchid Show and Sale at the Scottish Rite Event Center March 22, 23 and 24 at 1895 Camino del Rio South, San Diego. This year’s theme is “Orchids by the Sea.” The event will feature more than 20,000 square feet of orchid displays, exhibits, and sales booths that feature orchids from around the world. There will be scheduled information talks throughout each day. For more information, visit www.sdorchids.com/SpringShow_2013.html


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February 21, 2013

RSF Tennis Club Pro vs. Pro The RSF Tennis Club held a sizzling Pro vs. Pro event on Feb. 16 (San Diego Tennis Club professionals compete in ongoing Club Challenge events). Photos/Jon Clark

RSF Tennis Club Pro Derek Miller

Jack Popoff, Terry McClanahan, John Tanner

La Jolla Tennis Club Pro Brent Davis

Dave Vandenberg, Jeff Carmel

Mary Liu, Martha Dominguez

Ellie Cunningham, Barbara McClanahan

Paul LeBeau, Craig McAllister

Amy Longoria, Juan Garcia

Derek Miller

Dave and Laura Melbourne

Jere Oren

Phifer Crute, Sophia Richardson

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Freshman standout leads Torrey Pines into playoffs

BY GIDEON RUBIN Sierra Campisano walked into the Torrey Pines gym with modest expectations when she went out for the varsity girls basketball team as a freshman last fall. “I hoped to make a difference and be a part of the team but I didn’t think I’d have that big an impact,” she said. Her early assessment couldn’t have been much further off the mark. In her varsity debut, Campisano scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and blocked 15 shots in a 75-46 nonleague victory over Ramona on Nov. 29 — a performance that earned her Star of the Week by the prestigious Cal-Hi Sports publication. But after a magical first month in which she posted a double-double in every game she suited up, Campisano, experienced a devastating setback when potentially life-threatening complications from a burst appendicitis she experienced over the holidays required a second surgery. After a six-week absence, Campisano, an athletic 6-foot2 post player whose potential is as limitless as her enthusiasm, has returned in time to lead the Falcons into the San Diego Section playoffs. The Falcons (11-16), who are seeded ninth in the Division I playoffs, were scheduled to play No. 8 Eastlake (17-10) on Tuesday night. The Falcons lost eight straight games during a period in which Campisano and several other players were out with injuries. And although Campisano by her own admission isn’t anywhere close to 100 percent since losing an estimated 24 pounds of muscle, she nevertheless remains a formidable presence. Campisano scored 17 points and had 12 rebounds in her first game back (a 62-57 Palomar League loss to Poway on Feb. 8). She followed that up with 18 points and 10 boards in a 84-41 league win against Canyon Crest Academy on Feb. 15. Campisano is averaging 19.8 points, 15.5 rebounds and 7.3 blocks per game. As Campisano continues to regain her strength, the Falcons figure to be a potentially dangerous team should they advance deep into the playoffs. “With her on the floor we’re like a whole different team,” Torrey Pines coach David McClurg said. “Just her presence on the court, even if she didn’t do anything, is something, and at 50 percent (of full strength) she’s getting us a dozen points, she’s getting us a dozen rebounds and she’s blocking shots. Perhaps more importantly, Campisano has emerged as the team’s inspirational leader. “It’s just uplifting for the whole team to see her out

Sierra Campisano in action on the court. Photo/Anna Scipione there,” McClurg said. Campisano’s emergence as a dominant player at such an early stage of her development is almost unheard of. “It’s very unusual,” McClurg said. “It’s not very common that you have a freshman that comes in and starts, and it’s certainly not common that you have a freshman come in and put up the numbers she did the first few games against girls who are literally three years older than her.” McClurg said that most freshman post players tend to be one-dimensional, playing mostly with their backs to the basket. Campisano, whose club background includes play-

ing on the elite Sol travel team, has advanced ball-handling skills for a high school player. She sometimes brings the ball up the court. “She can get a ball off a rebound and take it coast to coast and be a distributor,” McClurg said. “That puts her way ahead, that’s why a lot of college coaches are looking at her now, because she can do that already.” What also sets Campisano apart is a passion for the game, McClurg said, noting that her intensity in practices earned her the respect of her teammates long before she started putting up monstrous numbers. Campisano said she prides herself for her blue-collar playing style, which she said her mother, Cristina Campisano, who played at Division I Northern Arizona, and her Sol club coach, Statticus Harris, instilled in her. And as much fun as it is pouring in big scoring numbers, she loves to mix it up in the trenches at least as much. “I love blocking shots, the physical contact and competing,” Campisano said. I love outworking others to win.” She attributes the success she’s had this season in large part to her Falcons teammates. “It wasn’t just me,” she said emphatically. “My teammates helped me so much. We went hard against each other in practice and they fed me the ball, so that helped a lot.” Campisano did what she could to be part of the team almost immediately after her release from a local hospital, cheering on her teammates from the bench. “Here’s a girl just out of a hospital who can barely move and she’s coming to sit on a bench at our game,” McClurg said. The way Campisano has handled herself on and off the court since joining the team has made on impression on her teammates and others in the extended San Diego County basketball community. “Not only has the team embraced her but other teams that we played during her sickness and her hospital stay would call me or come up to me at games and say ‘my team is putting together a poster for her and send it to her,’” McClurg said. “This girl is just starting out and these kids are rallying around her, and it’s not just our team that’s supporting her.” Campisano acknowledged that the circumstances surrounding her season would make a deep playoff run that much sweeter for her and her teammates. “It would mean everything,” she said. “Right now we’re peaking at the right time. We haven’t all played together and we haven’t been 100 percent until right now. “Nobody really expects us to do anything so we kind of want to shock everybody and show them that we can do this.”

Local brothers earning national recognition in rugby BY TIM PICKWELL With an Irish mother and English father, rugby might be in the DNA of Johnathan and Torran Raby. The brothers have enjoyed tremendous success in the sport over the past few years, and they captained the Torrey Pines Varsity and Junior Varsity rugby squads, respectively, to a combined 17-1 record in the 2012-13 season, and into the Southern California High School Rugby Finals Feb. 16 in Palos Verdes. Sophomore Torran helped the JV defeat Palos Verde, 51-24. Senior Johnathan had a creative, behind-the-back assist and scored a try, but a depleted Torrey Pines squad (five starters injured or MIA) lost to a powerful Long Beach Wilson HS Varsity, 50-19, in the title match. Johnathan, 18, has been playing the sport for only five years. In that short span the 6’ 2” 180 lb. senior has won Southern California U14, U16, and U19 club championships, won the So Cal JV High School championships in 2010 and 2011, the Rocky Mountain Challenge National Championship in 2012 as captain of the So Cal U17 Griffins All-Star team, and the Las Vegas Invitational High School Rugby 7’s tournament as captain of the So Cal Select Side that beat a 22-team field from Canada, Mexico and the United States. Torran, 15, surprised some by leaping past junior and senior talent from some of the top Rugby programs in the state to start alongside brother Johnathan on the winning So. Cal Select Side in last week’s Las Vegas 7’s tournament. His play in Las Vegas got some notice. Legendary USA coach Salty Thompson was in attendance, and after watching Torran, selected him to the High School All-American

The Raby brothers, Johnathan (left) and Torran (right), from Carmel Valley, celebrate with father Dean moments after leading a Southern California High School All-Star team to a championship at the international Las Vegas Invitational Rugby 7’s tournament, held Feb. 7-8. Photo/Wendy Heynen. U17/Junior Varsity team, which will represent the USA next month in the prestigious Wellington International Tournament outside of London. Allen Andrews, a former professional rugby player, coaches the Torrey Pines backs, and is a coach with the So

Cal Griffins. He picked Johnathan and Torran to represent Southern California in the LVI Rugby 7’s Tournament last week. But, he has had his eye on the brothers for over a year. “I first discovered Johnathan and Torran at the 2012 Griffin tryouts,” recalls Andrews. “I was immediately impressed with their work rate and ability to listen and follow directions. Although Torran did not make the final squad last year, I knew deep down that Torran had the makings to really be something special and that I would have a few more years to work with him. I told him to be patient and his time will come. Johnathan made the 2012 squad and was our captain. He had an outstanding tournament for us and earned a call up to the High School All-American Winter camp.” Torrey Pines Varsity Head Coach Matty Sandoval, a former USD All-American, has been coaching Johnathan for several years. “Johnathan plays a position that requires exceptional speed and toughness,” says Sandoval. “He is responsible for being the first point of defense, and for disrupting the opponent’s attack. Johnathan is perfectly suited for the position, possessing a wide receiver’s speed, and a linebacker’s size and toughness.” Johnathan started 11 games at outside linebacker for the Torrey Pines Varsity football squad in 2012, and had a key fumble recovery in the Falcons’ upset of La Costa Canyon. But, he plans on focusing on rugby in college, and will be attending St. Mary’s in the East Bay. The Gaels have the

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Morgan Run Club & Resort concludes $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit event with Singles Final The third edition of the Fresh Start Women’s Open at the Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe concluded on Feb. 17 with the singles final taking place in front of a packed house. No. 6 seed Madison Brengle completed a dream week by winning the title without losing a set, taking 14 of the last 16 points to defeat No. 2 seed Nicole Gibbs 6-1, 6-4. “I knew I had to play really well because she beat me in three sets the last time we played,” said Brengle. “She’s so consistent and I knew every point was going to be a grind, so I really had to stay focused out there.” This tournament is part of the USTA Tara Moore Nicole Gibbs Pro Circuit, which is the tennis equivalent of the minor leagues in baseball. Every player competing in the main draw this week is ranked between #180-300 in the world. With approximately 90 tournaments hosted annually throughout the country and prize money ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, the USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the U.S. Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent battleground for established professionals. The USTA launched its Pro Circuit 34 years ago to provide players with the opportunity to gain professional ranking points, and it has since grown to become the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world, offering nearly $3 million in prize money. On this page are photos from play throughout the tournament, which ran Feb. 10-17. Photos/Jon Clark Anamika Bhargava and Macall Harkins

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GUILD continued from page 12 signage. A patron member donated a pair of topiaries for the patio entrance and the RSF Nursery provided red geraniums to decorate the front entrance. The Union Bank and the RSF Foundation have made it possible to bring art to the community. The RSF Art Guild is grateful for its gallery space and the support they have provided. This organization sprung from a small group of RSF artists in 1999 and has

APPEAL continued from page 1 Developer Richard Cavanaugh, himself a resident of Whispering Palms, and his company, Newport Pacific, Inc., plan to build 54 apartments, 19,500 square feet of office space and 9,500 square feet of retail at the entrance to the community, the last large undeveloped parcel in Whispering Palms, which contains about 600 houses and condominiums. An earlier plan by Cavanaugh to build an assisted living facility on the site was also opposed by residents and was later withdrawn. The community council planned to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, to discuss its options now that construction is underway. In 2011, based on a lawsuit filed by the community council, the judge ordered the developer to complete a full environmental impact report for the project. The county of San Diego certified the EIR in 2012, and the San Dieguito Planning Group appealed the decision to the Board of Supervisors. However, be-

BONDS continued from page 1 than $5,000 to those campaigns also won bond-funded contracts. And several donors were awarded contracts without going through an open, competitive process. Rather, they were handpicked by district officials and school boards, or were chosen by a selection process that bypassed longstanding safeguards designed to ensure the public is getting the best possible deal. Passing a school bond in California takes serious money. There are consultants to pay and mailers to print.

Rancho Santa Fe Review flourished to a group of 80 artisans from all over the county. It serves the community to have a focus on art for the enjoyment of all who come here. Art Guild Mission Statement: The purpose of the RSF Art Guild is to embrace the visual arts, provide exhibit space, enhance community awareness and foster artistic skills. Every two months the gallery show is totally rehung by a committee of members and invites the public for a wine and food reception with live music. The RSF

Art Guild invites residents, designers, realtors, landscape architects and builders to the possibilities of using art from local artists to decorate their spaces. Any interested artisans are invited to apply for membership. Patrons are also invited to donate or simply to volunteer at the gallery and be a part of its success. Simply go to www.ranchosantafeartguild.org to down load an application then drop off or mail to RSF Art Guild P.O. Box 773 RSF, CA 92067. The RSF Art Guild is located at 6004 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, 92091; (858) 759-3545.

cause the county determined the appeal was not filed in a timely manner, the appeal was rejected. Judge Maas then ruled that because the opponents had not gone through the county appeals process, their lawsuit challenging the EIR was rejected. Residents of Whispering Palms, who have already battled development plans for the property for nearly two decades and spent tens of thousands of dollars on legal fees, would have to contribute more money to appeal Maas’ decision. Nugent, an attorney, said he will advise his council colleagues to press forward with the appeal. “It would be sad if it all ended over a technicality. If we lose on the merits, if we have our day in court…. then I’d say OK, at least we’ve had our day. But to kick us out of court at this particular time, it just doesn’t seem right,” said Nugent. Jeff Carmel, the community council’s acting president, agreed with Nugent that an appeal should be filed. The issue affects everyone in the region because of

the traffic the project will generate, said Carmel. The environmental impact report contains numerous errors, said Carmel, but because the case was thrown out based on the timing of the appeal, opponents never got to make their case about the EIR’s flaws. “This has been a long engagement, we’ve spent thousands of hours, thousands of dollars, to try to protect the community and to try to get something better for the empty lot. And not being able to challenge it based on the merits but to … have the case dismissed on a technicality, is no way to go down,” Carmel said. Wayne Brechtel, Cavanaugh’s attorney, said in an interview last week he doesn’t think opponents would be successful in appealing Maas’ decision or obtaining an injunction. And both he and Cavanaugh said the project will be good for Whispering Palms. “At the end of the day, we’re still confident when this project is built it will be an asset to the community and no one will remember what the dispute was about,” Brechtel said.

There are campaign signs to erect and robocalls to record. It’s a complicated, costly process that can take months of planning and often requires tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. “You can’t bake-sale your way to a bond measure,” Tim Baird, superintendent of the Encinitas Union School District, likes to say. Luckily for California districts, private companies are willing to spend big cash to boost bond campaigns. Construction firms, architects, lawyers and investment banks all stand to make a lot of money from school districts if their bond measures are successful. Those donations aren’t

supposed to influence districts when it’s time to start handing out work to finance and build projects paid for by the bonds. School officials and trustees are supposed to pick the firms that will give taxpayers the best deals on loans, financial and legal advice, and construction work. But in some districts, the number of big donors that also received contracts was striking. Eight companies donated more than $5,000 each to the campaign for Poway Unified School District’s Proposition C, which passed in 2008. Seven of those firms won contracts with the district. Five companies gave

out of traffic with a burst of speed. It’s quite a move.” William “Chief” Leversee coaches the Torrey Pines Junior Varsity, and has had a hand in developing the 6’ 2” 175 lb. sophomore. “Torran is unique in that he is a big athlete with solid ball distribution skills,” says Leversee. “He is developing his tactical kicking and has proven to be a fast and stealthy runner.” Torran’s name is a variation on “Torrey” since Mom, Michelle, enjoyed hiking at the Torrey Pines Reserve while pregnant with him. So, it’s a good thing he is attending Torrey Pines HS where he plays football, as well as rugby. On the pitch, Torran plays the #10 (flyhalf) position, and could probably get some playing time on the Varsity. “We like to keep age-appropriate kids playing together,” says

Leversee, a former USA Eagle and international professional rugby player. “Torran is riding a very strong high school season and has great chemistry with his back line centers. To disrupt that pattern [by playing him up] is risky.” Father Dean is a telecommunications engineer, and played rugby at the University of Reading in Berkshire, England, and later at the Reading Rugby Football Club where he humbly admits to starting on the “third and fourth string squads. I’m not sure where the boys got their talent.” There is a third Raby child: Alyssa. The Carmel Valley Middle School 7th grader plays soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. But, she is forbidden by Mom from following her brothers until, “they develop a bubble-wrap suit for female players.”

impacted cities need to be represented.” Campbell said he has hope that local cities will soon have more of a voice, however, because newly elected District 3 Supervisor Dave Roberts, a former Solana Beach councilman, has requested that he replace one of the two supervisors who make up the committee dealing with this issue because his jurisdiction involves three of the fairgrounds’ neighboring cities. “It is our expectation that will probably happen,” said Campbell, adding that Dave Roberts would be an “ally” to the city. Solana Beach has proposed that there be a joint powers authority (JPA) between the Ag. board and leaders from local cities — Solana Beach, Del Mar and

San Diego. Although there is no concrete model on the table, the Ag. board has been receptive to sharing control with local jurisdictions since the issue came up in 2009, after former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed selling the regional asset. At that time, Del Mar proposed buying the fairgrounds for $120 million, a move that Solana Beach opposed, and local governance has became a contentious topic at that time. In October, the Board of Supervisors officially voted to look more closely at the potential partnership. Del Mar on Feb. 4 passed a resolution similar to the one passed unanimously (save for Mayor Mike Nichols who was absent) by Solana Beach on Feb. 13 urging more local control. City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner said she supports the county handing

down more local control, however, she has “grave concerns” about how representatives from neighboring cities would be chosen. She therefore proposed language, accepted by the council, that clarified in the resolution that the City Council should have appointing power in Solana Beach. Currently, the county is the sole local operator of the fairgrounds, and Heebner expressed that there is a difference in philosophy, mission and values between the operations of Solana Beach and the county. She also said she is confident that involved entities are close to resolving issues and agreeing on a good governance model. “I wasn’t wild about how that happened, that we weren’t involved,” she said. “But let’s not focus on that, and let’s move forward in a positive way.”

the Oceanside Unified School District’s Proposition H campaign more than $5,000 in 2008. They all won contracts to work on the bond program. Every one of the 12 companies that contributed more than $5,000 to the Grossmont Union High School District’s Proposition U campaign in 2008 won a contract from the district. The subjectivity involved in handing out hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded work, combined with the fact that large campaign donors often end up winning contracts, has government watchdogs, lawmakers and other regulators concerned. “This is a quid-pro-quo that would be illegal in just

about any other circumstances,” said former Assemblyman Chris Norby, who introduced a recent bill aimed at barring bond underwriters from contributing to school bond campaigns. “Can you imagine a politician getting money from a company and then saying, ‘You’re going to get all of my business from now on?’ He’d be in jail for sure.” Donations aren’t a guarantee of work. At some districts, donations of more than $10,000 did not result in contracts for the donors. Similarly, some of the biggest winners from local school bond programs didn’t donate a cent to bond campaigns. School district officials

across the county said donations to bond campaigns have no impact on who is selected for contracts. The staff members who choose which companies win contracts often don’t have any idea who has donated money, officials said. However, aware of the negative connotations of awarding contracts to big donors, some local districts have started to limit the donations they take from firms that will later compete for their business. And even in districts that have no limits, officials acknowledged the current system is far from perfect. There is more to this story, including charts. To read the entire article, visit http:// www.voiceofsandiego.org/

RUGBY continued from page 24 No. 5 ranked college rugby squad in the U.S. according to Rugby Magazine — outpolling all but one Pac 12 school, the service academies, and a number of East Coast rugby powerhouses. Johnathan’s embrace of the sport includes coaching a younger team in the Mustangs Rugby Club. Although Johnathan’s rugby resume is impressive, younger brother Torran may have more potential. According to Sandoval, the younger Raby possesses, “a stutter step move that you only see in international competition. When he has the ball and the tacklers are closing in, Torran actually slows down to let them get closer, then he accelerates

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‘Mardi Paws Parade’ Helen Woodward Animal Center held its First Annual Mardi Paws Parade on Feb. 12. The free event connected Center adoptables, alumni and revelers of all ages, breeds and creeds on “Bour-bone Street” down in “Cat-on Rouge.” Participants dressed their pooches in Mardi Gras-themed costumes and paraded their own “floats” (created from small wagons or pet strollers) around the Center grounds. Visit www.animalcenter. org. Photos/Jon Clark

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Roofer completes more than 500 installations in Rancho Santa Fe •L ocal man says honesty is the cornerstone of his business BY CLAIRE HARLIN When Eric Johnson started his roofing business in 1990, little did he know that he would unofficially become known as “the Rancho Santa Fe roofer,” a recognizable face who has completed at least 510 jobs in the area — and counting. “It’s amazing I’ve been doing roofs this long,” said the longtime San Marcos resident. “I don’t live there, but when I go to the bank or I see people at events or in restaurants, people always say, ‘Hey Eric, Hey Mr. Johnson.’” His first job in the Ranch was in 1994, and not knowing anything about the area, he learned quickly that there are very strict building parameters — and they were even stricter back then, he said. “The owner told me exactly what I had to put on, and as soon as I did the roof, the homeowner was so happy,” Johnson said. Not only did the client tell his friends, but Johnson said the client also told the Rancho Santa Fe Association, and someone from the homeowners group promptly called to ask questions. “If they didn’t like the way you were doing a roof, they would kick you off the job,” he said. “But once they vetted me, every week someone would call me in the Ranch to do a roof, and it’s been that way now for almost 20 years.” Residents may have seen Johnson on theirs or their neighbor’s roof over the years or at a local event, but it’s also likely they recognize his smiling face from his ad in the Rancho Santa Fe Review that has run at an unwavering rate since the mid-1990s. After doing about 20 jobs in the area, the Rancho Santa Fe Association recommended that he place the ad, he said.

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“Instead of just putting ‘roofer,’ I put my picture in the paper like the realtors do,” he said. The ad has run consistently at about the same size and in basically the same form, save for one change: As he completes more and more installations in Rancho Santa Fe, he crosses out the number completed and updates it with a new number, letting residents watch the number grow steadily over the past two decades. “Now I’m up to 510 and that was a few months ago,” Johnson said, adding that he’s gotten calls from former clients congratulating him on his continued success. “People say that I’ve done more roofs than anyone in Rancho. I’m not sure, but that sounds about right to me.”

A Rancho Bernardo native, Johnson learned the ropes working as a roofer while earning a business degree from the University of San Diego. At first, he did the job to save money for a trip to Europe, but Johnson returned from seven months overseas to find himself back in the roofing business, working in management and running a division out of Los Angeles. Once in L.A., he decided he wanted to run a company himself, but he wasn’t sure if he had what it takes. The realization that he was indeed capable of starting his own company came in his mid-20s when he vied for a sales position at Mobil oil company and got the job, beating out candidates from top universities nationwide. “I thought, ‘OK, I have enough moxy to get a job at real company,’” he said. “I knew then that I had the wherewithal to get a job anywhere.” But the affirmation was all Johnson needed, and he turned down the sales job at Mobil the moment he was offered it in order to start his own business: Eric Johnson Roof Systems Inc. “I like building and construction and roofing,” he said. “I just like it; I don’t like being inside; I like doing what I am doing and I’m so happy for the years I’ve done this that I’ve been my own boss.” Johnson said the newspaper ad, which usually takes up a little more than a quarter of a page, has contributed in large part to the growth of his business in the area, however, his main claim to fame has been the result of a two-part formula — honesty and integrity. “Reputation is everything in Rancho Sante Fe,” he said. “If you mess up once, then you’re out.” For more information or to contact Johnson, email ericjohnsonroofsystems@cox.net or call (760) 744-1144. Note: Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Broadway’s ‘Time Stands Still’ comes to North Coast Rep

If you go What: “Time Stands Still” When: Matinees, evenings Feb. 23-March 17 Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach Tickets: $37-$54 Phone: (858) 481-1055 Website: www.northcoastrep.org Note: Strong language and adult content Gercke), both of whom are coming home after covering wars in the Mideast. Jamie is suffering from a nervous breakdown, and after he left the battle zone, Mandy became a victim of a roadside bomb and was almost killed. Now physically and mental-

ly hurt, Jamie and Mandy have a new challenge. Although they’ve been together for more than eight years, they’ve never been together as time stands still. They’ve always been on the move while working. Can they cope with being with each other 24/7 in a New York apartment? “It’s certainly about things that people are dealing with right now,” Ellenstein said. “The story covers both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, so it will resonate with the audience. The story is also an examination of what responsibility means, and there is another couple in the play (John Nutten as Richard, and Mhari Sandoval as Sarah), who are dealing with some new twists in their lives as well.” Ellenstein is superb at choosing a cast and doesn’t disappoint with the actors he picked for this play. Gercke has appeared in many San Diego productions (“Proof,” “The Merchant of Venice,” Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Tragedy of the Commons,” and others) and is co-founder and former artistic director of New Village Arts. Ellenstein previously directed Sandoval in her first professional play in 1991. Since then, she has achieved success in

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Pan Roasted Ling Cod is combined with black trumpet mushrooms, salsify, English peas, and warm Dungeness crab salad, in roasted chicken jus.

Veladora at Rancho Valencia Resort ■ 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe ■ (858) 759-6216 ■ ranchovalencia.com ■ The Vibe: Elegant, romantic, resort casual ■ Signature Dishes: Slow Poached Maine Lobster Salad, Breath of the Sea, Braised & Lacquered Veal Breast, Grilled Artichoke Cannellonis ■ Open Since: 2012 ■ Reservations: Yes

■ Patio Seating: Yes ■ Happy Hour: No ■ Hours: • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Chilled Wild Octopus Carpaccio consists of roasted peppers, smoked Parisienne potatoes, butter olive pesto, lemon preserve, extra virgin olive oil and petite herbs.

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The Slow Poached Maine Lobster Salad includes Rancho Valencia citrus, pickled and roasted beets, avocado, burrata cheese and lemon vinaigrette.

BY KELLEY CARLSON hether sunlight is streaming through the multi-paned windows or votives are illuminating the tables, Rancho Valencia’s Veladora is always glowing. The restaurant — whose name means “candle” in Spanish — conforms to the traditional hacienda style of the property with its rich colors and natural materials, yet there’s a hint of new age. By day, it’s vibrant — there are orange and yellow place mats on the tables. The multicolored hues of the real butterflies in the $1.1 million, 84-by-84-inch “Imploration” art piece by Damien Hirst are brilliant against the neutral-toned wall. But at night, it’s dramatic and romantic, with flickering lights cast from the hurricane lamps and fireplace. In the background, jazz music can be overheard. Outside in the fountain courtyard, the added sounds of bubbling water soothe, while guests curl up in lounge chairs near flaming logs. Meanwhile, groups gather for special occasions in the elegant brick wine room that houses the resort’s rarest bottles, and in the blue-and-gold Sunrise Room that features dozens of lights suspended from the wooden beams above. But even though Veladora is elegant, it’s very relaxed and hip, and resort casual is the accepted style. Executive Chef Eric Bauer emphasized that it is not a pretentious establishment. In fact, “it’s a home away from home,” Bauer said. It’s casual enough to bring the kids — they are able to enjoy fare such as Ants on a Log (celery “logs” filled with peanut butter) and Grilled White Fish with steamed rice and broccoli, and standards that include

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Crispy Chicken Strips and plain or cheese Rascal Burger Sliders with French fries. They can even color while they are waiting for their food to arrive. The main menu focuses on a coastal ranch/Mediterranean-inspired concept, and many dishes are switched out on a weekly or biweekly basis, often due to ingredient availability. Bauer favors produce from area growers, such as Rancho Santa Fe’s Chino Farm. But some items require even less travel: On the Rancho Valencia property, there is an olive grove and honeybee hives, and herbs are grown on the land. Some of Veladora’s dishes center around the vegetables; among them is the Grilled Artichoke Cannellonis with braised baby leeks, black truffle cream, charred endive and Reggiano cheese, wrapped in potato

instead of the standard pasta. Others focus on meat, such as the Braised & Lacquered Veal Breast with winter onion soubise, smoked carrots and puffed farro, in a natural veal reduction. And then there are the seafood selections. The colorful Slow Poached Maine Lobster Salad incorporates Rancho Valencia citrus, pickled and roasted beets, avocado, burrata cheese and a lemon vinaigrette. The raw Breath of the Sea combines California uni, spot prawn, Kusshi oyster, giant clam, cucumber, seaweed, finger limes and chilled dashi consommé. The latter “is the soul of the ocean — very fresh, very clean,” said Bauer, who recommends Veladora guests try a variety of dishes, made possible by half portions of pastas and other small plates.


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‘Crazy Heart’ soundtrack singer to perform new album in Solana Beach Ryan Bingham’s affinity for surfboard shaping has local roots

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Ryan Bingham will perform at the Belly Up on March 1. PHOTO: ANNA AXTER

don’t know how many — a lot;” and that’s going to make the Belly Up performance that much more special. “There’s always a lot of excitement around the first show of the tour,” he said. “It will be a unique one of it’s own kind … We don’t do the same set every night.” While winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy for his “Crazy Heart” song was the biggest highlight of his 17-year professional music career so far, he said he doesn’t put pressure on himself to beat his previous achievements. His upcoming tour features his first record since that “oncein-a-lifetime” opportunity,

he said, and “at the end of the day, it’s all about just playing and getting on the road.” Not only was Bingham inspired by music icons such as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, but his sound has commonly been compared to the greats of singersongwriter Tom Waits, a “flattering” honor, he said. “I don’t even know how to react to that sort of stuff,” he said. “That’s big shoes to fill.” For more information, visit www.binghammusic. com, and for tickets visit www.bellyup.com.

Del Mar BodySurfing Club formed, invites others to join The Del Mar BodySurfing Club has recently been formed to promote the sport of bodysurfing and establish a local beach fraternity of ocean lovers. The DMBC congregates every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at 9:30 a.m. at the 17th St. Del Mar Lifeguard headquarters on the beach in front of the Del Mar Motel to enter the waves for approximately one hour. Other wave sessions are scheduled during the week depending on the surf conditions. The newly formed club has 15 active members and has raised a fund to help promote the DMBC and sport of bodysurfing. The DMBC plans to sponsor Del Mar Lifeguards who enter the World Bodysurfing Championships to be

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BY CLAIRE HARLIN Grammy- and Oscarwinner Ryan Bingham will be kicking off a monthslong tour for his new album at the Belly Up on March 1, but that’s not the only reason the rock ‘n’ roll star is excited to come to Solana Beach. “I’m looking forward to playing, but I also come down and surf quite a bit,” said the L.A. resident and New Mexico native, who topped charts and raked in awards for his song “The Weary Kind” from the 2009 film “Crazy Heart.” An avid surfer, Bingham learned from local surf guru Rusty Preisendorfer how to shape surfboards after the Rusty’s Del Mar owner— a fan of Bingham’s music — personally invited him to the San Diego warehouse where his popular brand was born. Ever since, Bingham has spent much of his time away from the stage and studio in the ocean or practicing shaping. But for the next several months, Bingham won’t be getting much surf time as he will be traveling internationally performing his new album, “Tomorrowland.” He said it’s the first show of “I

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“This is grand opera at its grandest…big costumes, a big chorus, big gestures and a big ending.” U-T SAN DIEGO

Del Mar BodySurfers at 17th Street, Del Mar: L-R: Armando Cazares, Bruce Macklin, Brian Bobbit, Vince Askey. held in Oceanside in August 2013. In addition, the DMBC will teach youth bodysurfers the art of competitive bodysurfing. Recreational and competitive bodysurfers are encouraged to participate! For more information, contact DelMarBeach@aol.com or visit the Facebook page of Del Mar BodySurfing Club.

FEBRUARY 22 and 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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Legal community’s 12th Annual Black & White Ball is March 2

The 12th Annual Black & White Ball will be held on Saturday, March 2, with a reception and silent auction beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner and live auction starting at 7:30 p.m., in the Elizabeth Ballroom of the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. To round out the evening, dancing and casino games will keep the more than 700 expected attendees well entertained. The Black & White Ball has quickly become a premier social event for the San Diego legal community, providing in-house counsel and the firms that support them an opportunity to socialize with one another while raising money in support of a deserving local charity. This year, the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has selected the Girls on the Run (GOTR) as the beneficiary of this important fundraising effort. This non-profit organization is a positive youth development program that combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy choices in pre-teen girls and tools to avoid risky adolescent behaviors. The Black & White Ball, as well as the San Diego Chapter itself, is heavily underwritten by a number of large and small San Diego law firms, as well as a handful of legal industry service providers. For a list of this year’s San Diego Chapter sponsors, please visit: http:// www.acc.com/chapters/sandiego/sponsors.cfm For more information, please call or e-mail one of the following members of ACC San Diego: Jon Hellings, executive director, ACCA-SD@cox.net, 619-758-0795; David Szekeres, David.Szekeres@lifetech.com, 760-268-8363.

Adrenaline Lacrosse kicks off San Diego Youth Leagues Adrenaline kicked off its spring youth leagues in San Diego on Feb. 19. The Adrenaline Youth Leagues San Diego (AYL SD) offer coaching by top lacrosse players in an environment adjusted for beginners and more advanced players. “Lacrosse is an important youth sport in San Diego,” said Jesse Foss, training director of AYL SD. “We have a solid program here with the most experienced lacrosse players and coaches in the nation, providing dedicated support for each of participants to achieve their peak potential.” Organized and backed by the leading lacrosse brand in the U.S. – Adrenaline – the leagues also include a pro clinic, AdrenaFIT

training session, and Awareness Initiative. “We turn passion into potential by coaching the complete player,” added Foss. “We’re not just coaches to these kids, we’re mentors.” AYL SD has the most games of any league in the area with up to 14 games (10 regular games and 2 playoff games), which are played on Sundays for the boys and Saturdays for the girls. Registration is available via e-mail at info@adrln.com, online at www.aylsd.com or 858-405-2435. Additional details about AYL SD are available at www. aylsd.com. Divisions include boys 1st through 6th grade, and girls 1st through 8th grade, as

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The Flaming Lips to star at La Jolla Playhouse Gala March 9 Experimental rock band The Flaming Lips — composers of the La Jolla Playhouse’s acclaimed, world-premiere musical, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” will perform during the Playhouse’s annual gala, Saturday, March 9. The 2013 event boasts a contemporary lounge atmosphere with custom banquettes and multi-level platforms, designed by the Playhouse’s scene shop artisans. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail party in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Lobby in the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for La Jolla Playhouse, featuring signature spirits and savory treats. Guests will then move into the Potiker Theatre for a dinner-by-the-bite menu catered by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille. After dinner will be a one-of-a-kind, unplugged performance by The Flaming Lips, followed by late night bites, drinks and dancing. For guests at the $5,000 Commanderie and $2,500 Sommelier ticket levels, the Playhouse has lined up a group of wine hosts to curate a sensory experience from their private wine collections. For tickets ( $500 to $5,000) contact Events Manager Elizabeth Galloway at egalloway@ ljp.org or (858) 228-3085. well as boys 7th and 8th grade. Fees range from $350 to $450 depending on the division. Adrenaline Youth Lacrosse has firmly established itself as the official youth league for boys and girls that feeds directly into some of the strongest high school teams in the area. These firm and robust programs allow AYL SD to develop potential future greats. All fees are paid up front, freeing parents and players to focus on the game and experience and letting Adrenaline handle logistics and coaching. With its headquarters in San Diego, Adrenaline’s goals are to raise money for charity partners, increase awareness of lacrosse, and make an impact on the sport. The company has raised $124,459 since its inception and continues to raise much more through its many charitable endeavors.

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Febraury 21, 2013

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FROM PLAYHOUSE REPORTS As part of its 2013 cabaret series, La Jolla Playhouse will bring three special acts to its Potiker stage on the UCSD campus. The Second City’s “Laughing Matters” sketch comedy tour comes back to town March 20–23, with showtimes at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday; and 2, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The Playhouse will also present “Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen,” 8 p.m. Friday, March 29; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31. The show highlights Vereen’s unique artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Tickets for these two shows are $30-$65 at (858) 550-1010 or LaJollaPlayhouse.org The local band Steam Powered Giraffe will entertain at 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The artists behind Steam Powered Giraffe started street busking as their signature robotlike characters in January 2008 in Balboa Park and instantly drew the attention of Southern California. Since then, they’ve performed at The San Diego Fair, The San Diego Zoo, Legoland and numerous Sci-Fi, Fan-

The Second City’s touring cast includes Dawn Wilson, Kevin Sciretta, John Hartman, Cate Freedman, Warren Phynix Johnson, Chelsea Devantez and Tilliski Ramey. PHOTO/DAVE RENTAUSKAS and original music. Trained in pantomime by Seaport Village mime Jerry Hager, with collective backgrounds in clown, theatre, music, and visual design, Sam Luke, and the Bennett

tasy and Steampunk Conventions. Their act combines the visual of robot pantomime with sketches, pop culture references, improvised comedic dialogue,

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Classical guitar orchestra strikes a chord with the locals Local woman one of many to learn under direction of Peter Pupping BY CLAIRE HARLIN Local resident Lisa Margolin-Feher has always been intrigued by the sounds of the guitar, for years imagining herself strumming chords every time she heard music featuring the instrument’s classical riffs. But it wasn’t until five years ago when Margolin-Feher joined the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra that she felt her dream was within reach. “I’d hear a piece of iconic classical guitar music and I would think, ‘Wow, I’d love to be able to do that,’ but I always thought, ‘No, that’s too daunting,’” she said. Founded in 2005 by local award-winning guitarist Peter Pupping, the community group of about 30 members is not only performance driven, but it offers a way for guitarists of all levels to strengthen music-reading skills in the same way members of traditional orchestras and symphonies excel. Beginning on Feb. 25, the orchestra will start a new ses-

sion (which lasts about three months) rehearsing on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., and Pupping is inviting local players to join. Culminating with a performance on May 17, the session, called “A World Folk Music Celebration,” will explore a variety of folk music styles, including Afro-Cuban, Calypso, South American, American folk, Irish and Spanish. A world music specialist will also be joining the group. “Each session is a different theme,” said MargolinFeher, who has been taking part in every session, twice a year, since she first joined. For example, last session had a holiday music theme to coincide with the season. Margolin-Feher, who has lived in Solana Beach for more than 20 years and works independently as a public relations specialist, said the $300 cost to be part of a session is minimal compared to the amount of instruction she receives, as well as the camaraderie. “We perform solo pieces in front of each other and that can be nerve-racking, but everyone wants you to succeed,” she said, adding that her involvement in the orchestra, as well as playing

Each four-month session of the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, directed and founded by Peter Pupping, ends with a public performance. COURTESY PHOTO the guitar, will be a lifelong pursuit. “The more I learn about the instrument, the more I realize what I don’t know,” she said. Pupping has arranged the orchestra into five sections, and often adapts chamber music to be played by his group of guitarists, who range in age from 14 to over 70. “I always say, ‘We take anyone, 5 to 75,’ but once I

had someone who was 76,” Pupping said. Guitar orchestras are unique, especially the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra that is united at the community level. Pupping said similar groups are popular in countries such as Spain and Japan, and many have popped up in music schools at universities around the nation. “There are classical guitar societies around the country, but they are mainly

associated with schools,” he said, adding that he once saw a photo of an 1,000-member guitar orchestra in Japan. Often guitarists practice solo, with other types of instruments or without learning to read music, Pupping said, so the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra offers a completely different training experience, especially for those interested in classical guitar. “It is not necessarily

better than the way people practice in contemporary bands, but it enhances a musician’s skills,” said Pupping, who has 15 albums under his belt and plays concerts, weddings and corporate events around San Diego County. Pupping hold a master’s degree in music, has been playing for 43 years (since he was 9) and has been nominated for two separate honors at the San Diego Music Awards. But in addition to excelling in his own music career, he said he gets much of his fulfillment from passing on his knowledge and being part of the learning process of others. I genuinely love teaching,” he said. “I’m teaching because I love it and I do it regardless of what my performance career is doing … I enjoy watching people grow, and as much as I love the sounds of a guitar, seeing a beginner succeed is equally exciting.” For more information on Pupping, visit www.guitarsounds.com or www.peterpuppingband.com. For more information on the guitar orchestra, visit www. encinitasguitarorchestra. com.

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Festival of Animation welcomes ‘Simpsons’ producer David Silverman BY ASHLEY MACKIN The Spike and Mike Festival of Animation kicked off its 30th anniversary celebration with a guest visit by David Silverman, producer and director of “The Simpsons,” Feb. 9 and 10 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. “It’s always high anxiety for me because it’s a lot of responsibility, (and) until we show the films and see the initial response (you never know),” said Craig “Spike” Decker, festival cofounder. “I think every film we picked so far has been a winner; we haven’t had one negative comment.” Reflecting the evolution of animation, 20 films — including those created via traditional hand-drawn cells, clay model 3-D, computer-generated and puppet animation — will screen through March 30. Silverman answered questions and signed autographs during the festival’s premiere intermissions. Having attended in the past just for fun, Silverman said this time he has enjoyed being a “celebrity director,” and answering questions from the audience. One viewer asked Silverman if the actors are allowed to ad-lib. “Not only are they allowed, we relish and look forward to them ad-libbing,” he said, adding that

David Silverman and Craig ‘Spike’ Decker in what they call their ‘key to the city’ pose. PHOTO/ASHLEY MACKIN now, writers leave spaces in the script solely for ad-libs. At the Feb. 10 show, Silverman kicked off the Q&A citing the top questions he gets asked. “Maggie will not talk, (the kids) will not get older, Springfield is a madeup city in a made-up state,” he told the crowd. Jill Funk, 8, wondered how the animators draw the characters so well? Silverman explained that the producers use model sheets and construction diagrams to maintain consistency from artist to artist, which help illustrate how to draw the characters. That, and “We’ve been doing this for 25 years, so we kind of figured it out,” he laughed. One budding animator asked for advice. “I recommend practicing drawing people in action, either dancers or (athletes at) sporting events or something like that. Get a

sense of quick gestures (and) a sense of real, strong dynamic poses that have energy and movement,” Silverman advised. Referencing the films being screened at the festival, he said, “What I like about them (are) the dynamic posing and really, the energy. The way you get there, I find, is gesture drawings. That not only helps your drawing abilities, but also when you start doing computer animation.” Decker said this Festival of Animation “tends to be more of a highbrow show, if you will. There is a heavy emphasis on humor, art and entertainment — just fun films with a lot of awardwinning film styles and techniques.” For a schedule and tickets, visit spikeandmike.com

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Cardiologist to discuss the heart at Distinguished Speakers event Ehtisham (Shami) Mahmud, M.D., co-director of the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UCSD will be the next guest of the La Jolla Community Center’s Distinguished Speaker Series, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. In a salute to Heart Month in February, Dr. Mahmud will discuss, “Healthy Hearts in 2013: Current Therapies.” A question-and-answer session will follow his talk. A 5-6 p.m. reception with refreshments will launch the presentation. Dr. Mahmud is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology, and has extensive experience in complex coronary, renal, lower extremity and carotid interventions. Under his leadership, the Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology programs at UCSD are among the largest academic programs in the western United States. Dr. Mahmud also directs the interventional medicine clinical trials center and his research interests include investigational pharmacotherapies and devices used in cardiovascular interventions. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Society of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, serves on the Interventional Scientific Council of the American College of Cardiology, and is the Co-chair of the Education Committee of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He has been voted as one of the top physicians in San Diego by the San Diego county medical society and among the top 1 percent of interventional cardiologists in the nation by US News and World Report. The event in complimentary and has limited seating. RSVP is required. Please call the La Jolla Community Center for more information (858) 459-0831 or email at info@ljcommunitycenter.org

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Local resident establishes delicious niche as the ‘Queen of Macarons’ BY KAREN BILLING Grace Abdo loves all things “beautiful and meticulousâ€? so it makes sense that she would be drawn to the art of creating the fragile and luscious French confection, the macaron (French spelling). Since fall of 2012, the local resident has been staking her claim as the queen of the macarons with her catering company, La Reine des Macarons. The round, colorful and completely handmade confections are delicately stuffed with a variety of ganache flavors such as coffee, caramel, crème brulee, lemon, mango, white chocolate, vanilla and raspberry. La Reine has become a popular choice for weddings, bridal and baby showers, corporate gifts or for anyone looking for authentic French macarons. Abdo’s macarons are not frozen, there’s no buttercream, no artificial flavoring. She makes everything by hand using a technique she learned and perfected in France using only the most pure ingredients. “It’s an extremely time-consuming method,â€? Abdo said. “You get very attached to the macarons, I call them my little babies.â€? Williams-Sonoma in Fashion Valley recently invited Abdo to come into the store on Feb. 10 for a demonstration of her unique Valentine heart macarons. Not only did she have an interested crowd of macaron-enthusiasts, she also sold 600 macarons in two hours. Abdo and her husband Ghassan have lived locally for 11 years, moving to this area from the French Alps. They have three children: Stephan, a chemical engineering graduate of UC San Diego who is working on his master’s degree in biological engineering at Duke University; Jacqueline, who studied finance in France and is now working at LPL Financial; and her youngest child, Emily, who is a sophomore at Cathedral Catholic High School and is one of La Reine’s biggest fans, helping with the company’s design of a colorful macaron crown.

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Lemonade stand benefiting Kids’ Cancer Research to be held Feb 24 at Solana Highlands School

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Robotics — exercise for the mind! BY NIC STONE, CANYON CREST ACADEMY SENIOR AND DE.EVOLUTION TEAM CAPTAIN FIRST robotics is a program focused on developing an interest towards science and engineering among students of all ages, and it is quickly becoming more and more popular among local students, parents and teachers. Many local schools are not only offering robotics afterschool programs, but also developing robotics and engineering classes to add to the school’s curriculum. One of Canyon Crest Academy’s robotics teams, De.Evolution, is helping to spearhead this growing movement in the community. The team, composed of seven juniors and seniors from Canyon Crest Academy, has been competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition for two and a half years, and was the second place finalists at the World Competition in St. Louis two years ago. This season, they have won two out of their three regional qualifier competitions, and will be competing at both the Feb. 23 San Diego regional and March 2 Los Angeles regional in the hopes of again qualifying for the St. Louis international competition in April. As well as mentoring several existing FTC robotics teams in the San Diego area, De.Evolution has given engineering and FIRST robotics focused presentations to local sixth-grade students at Del Mar Heights Elementary and Solana Pacific Elementary this past month. These demonstrations provided students and teachers an opportunity to observe firsthand the team’s robot in action, as well as hearing about the different aspects of the program from members of the team. The principals and many of the school’s teachers were given the chance to try driving the robot around, much to the enjoyment of their students. De.Evolution encourages any students or schools interested in starting a team or hearing more about the FIRST program to contact them through their website at www. team4278.com. De-Evolution team members look forward to helping develop understanding of robotics and engineering to middle and high school students, and spreading the message of the excitement and team spirit the FIRST program provides.

What do Max’s Ring of Fire, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church and the San Diego Star Wars Society have in common? They join forces this Sunday, Feb. 24, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Solana Highlands Elementary School (located between Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley at 3520 Long Run Dr San Diego, 92130) to host a lemonade stand to raise money for kids fighting cancer. Since 2009, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church (SBPC) has designated a day where it closes its worship doors on Sunday in lieu of serving the community through service projects all up and down the coast. One of the 150 projects the church has identified is a Lemonade Stand to benefit Max’s Ring of Fire, a local non-profit that raises money and awareness for childhood cancer research. Carmel Valley residents and church members founded Max’s Ring of Fire after their son Max Mikulak died in 2008 at age 7 from Neuroblastoma, a common form of childhood cancer. “It’s a sobering fact that cancer remains the number one disease threat to children’s lives,” states Andy Mikulak, Max’s dad. Childhood cancer takes more children’s lives than asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and pediatric AIDS – combined. “SBPC’s Community Serve Day is one of the most meaningful activities we do as members of our church,”

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SD celebrity chef ‘Sam The Cooking Guy’ and local Africa specialist plan unique gastronomic safari Combining food, wine and wildlife in a completely unique way, charismatic celebrity chef “Sam The Cooking Guy” and his wife Kelly of Carmel Valley are hosting a South Africa adventure designed by Aardvark Safaris, San Diego-based Africa travel expert. Passionate about exploring food and wine from around the world, Sam and his group will experience the finest restaurants, vineyards and game reserves the country has to offer. “We’ve been thinking about a safari in South Africa for a long time. Discovering this amazing country through their food and wine is the perfect pairing. We can’t wait!” Sam said. Sam met Victoria Langmead, Aardvark’s seasoned Africa safari planner, on one of his popular cooking courses and immediately loved the idea of a customized gourmet tour of South Africa. The gastronomic journey starts in Cape Town with five days exploring storied wine estates, enjoying delicious local fare and taking in the spectacular scenery of the famed Cape Region with its rolling vineyards, impressive mountains and charming Cape Dutch architecture. Staying three days at the world-famous Cape Grace Hotel, then two days at the exclusive Relais & Chateaux Le Quartier Francais, the group will enjoy local wines and gourmet five-course dining experiences at Luke Dale-Roberts’ (Food Network Chef of the Year) The Test Kitchen, and at The Boat House, private home of celebrity chef Bruce Robertson (Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler), as well as cooking les-

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The Caregivers’ Journey: A Long and Winding Path BY MARSHA KAY SEFF Becoming your parents’ parent conjures up pictures of “tangled apron strings.” As a child, the strings seemed well-defined. You needed your parents and their role was to fulfill your needs. Now, with your Marsha Kay Seff parents aging and leaning increasingly on you, the apron strings are tangled and wound tightly around you. This role reversal isn’t easy for any of you. Your parents, no doubt, are fighting furiously to cling to their dignity and independence. At the same time, you’re pulled between the demands of your own family and the need to help your parents. You might be looking out for them – becoming their caregiver – out of love, caring for the people who loved and cared for you. Or you might feel a sense of duty to care for them, even though your relationship has been rocky. Regardless of why you ended up in this role, it’s a tricky one. Your parents will always think of you as their child. And listening to your advice and taking directions from their child is bound to rub them the wrong way at least some of the time. Neither is it a day at the beach for you to become the conductor of your parents’ later life. So you all do your best. Sometimes, you, as the caregiver, overstep your boundaries; often, they fight back. You push and they push harder. But the way I figure it, if you act lovingly, do what you believe is in their best interest, you can’t go too far wrong. At some time, you’ll probably have to take over your parents’ shopping, finances and medical decisions. You’ll be lucky if you can all agree on when the time is right. More likely, their dependency will be gradual. The biggest mistake you can all make is waiting until a crisis to make changes — until Dad trips on a rug and breaks a hip, until Mom forgets to turn off the stove and sets the kitchen on fire or until someone scams them and takes a big chunk out of their nest egg. The trick is to help steer your parents in the right direction without steamrolling them. You need to learn to suggest – not demand. After all, it’s still their life. I used to give my mom several choices – all of which I thought could work out – so

that she could feel like she was still in control and making the decisions. “Mom, shall we install a shower seat or would a walk-in tub be better? Do you want to tell the doctor about your anxiety or would you like me to discuss it with him?” It’s not uncommon for aging parents to be unconcerned about their own safety, while that’s all the adult children worry about. The experts say we need to respect our parents’ wishes as much as possible, as long as they’re not endangering anyone else. I was more selfish about safety and health. I knew if they got hurt or sick, I was the one who was going to have to nurse them. At one point, my mom, who was unsteady on her feet and used a walker, insisted on buying slip-on shoes. I know she liked them because she could put them on without help. But I was scared to death she was going to walk out of them, fall and break a hip – again. Neither of us would give in. Finally, I told her she could buy the clogs on the condition that if she hurt herself, I would not visit her in the hospital. She agreed and bought the shoes. And, you know what? She was so scared of falling and proving me right that she paid such close attention to walking in those shoes that she never did have an accident in them. Then, there was the no-salt requirement when Mom was in heart failure and on hospice. The doctor said no-salt and I made certain Mom followed that regimen. Why? Would it have meant an extra week, an extra day? She’d probably have traded that time for fries and salty ketchup. I try not to beat myself up about mistakes I made as a caregiver, because I know I did the best I could possibly do. Even so, if I had it to do over, I would have done some things differently. I regret that I refused to give my dad his wallet and some cash when he was in a skilled-nursing facility, because he didn’t need money and I was afraid if would be stolen. It probably would have been. But, again, so what? It was a small expense in order to allow Dad to claim a little independence. You’ll make mistakes, too. The knots in the apron strings will become tighter. But cut yourself and your parents some slack. All you can do is what seems best at the time. Sponsored by Right at Home In-Home Care & Assistance, www.rahencinitas.com, 619-200-2110, alex@rahencinitas.com. Contact Marsha Kay Seff at mseff@gmail.com.


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To Your Health: Vitamin D is vital to bone health BY MEGAN BOITANO, RD, SCRIPPS HEALTH Calcium gets plenty of credit for building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis, but another nutrient deserves recognition for helping calcium do its job — Vitamin D. Vitamin D’s main function is to aid in the absorption of the calcium and phosphate you take in and therefore plays a significant role in helping to keep bones strong throughout your lifetime. It helps infants and children build strong bone mass and prevent rickets, a disease associated with vitamin D deficiency. If calcium and phosphate levels drop too low, the body may respond by sending out hormones that cause bones to release calcium and phosphate. As a result, bones may become soft and weak. Rickets was much more of a concern before vitamin D was added to milk in the 1930s, but children who don’t drink milk may need more. In adults, vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of brittle bones and fractures. In addition to bone problems, vitamin D deficiency may be linked to a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment and cancer. Research also suggests that vitamin D could be a factor in a variety of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, additional research is needed to further explore these associations. It’s important to make sure you get an adequate amount of vitamin D every day. Because it is produced by the body in response to sunlight, people who live in areas with limited sunlight, or who spend most of their daylight hours indoors, may not get enough exposure to sunlight to create sufficient vitamin D. Clothing, hats and sunscreen can also block vitamin D-producing rays from reaching your skin, and people with dark skin may have a reduced ability to make vitamin D from sunlight. For most people, casual exposure of the face, arms, and legs to sunlight two to three times a week is adequate for vitamin D production. The exact amount of time depends on factors such as age, skin type and time of day,

so ask your physician how much exposure you need. As adults age, their ability to synthesize vitamin D in the skin significantly decreased. Adults over the age of 65 years product four times less vitamin D in the skin compared with adults aged 20-30 years. Vitamin D naturally occurs in very few foods, mainly in the flesh of fatty fish, some fish-liver oils and eggs from hens fed vitamin D. . Fish such as salmon, swordfish, or mackerel are a very good source; tuna and sardines have lower amounts. Most people’s dietary intake of vitamin D comes from food fortified with vitamin D. such as dairy and grain products. People who follow a vegetarian diet or do not consume dairy products may be more likely to have insufficient levels of vitamin D. In some cases, people are physically unable to process vitamin D effectively. The older we get, the less efficient our kidneys become at processing vitamin D, which contributes to deficiencies among older adults. Some medical conditions, such as celiac disease and intestinal illnesses, can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb vitamin D from foods. Obesity can also interfere with vitamin D; people who have a body mass index of 30 or higher may have levels that are too low. The recommended allowance for vitamin D from food is 600 IU (international units) per day for adults up to age 70; people over age 70 should have 800 IU. Too much vitamin D (above 4,000 IU per day) from diet may raise the amount of calcium in the blood to unsafe levels, which can lead to problems with the kidneys and arteries. (You can’t get too much vitamin D from sun exposure, because your body stops producing it.) Before you take a vitamin D supplement, talk to your physician, who can measure the amount of vitamin D in your blood and recommend the best ways to increase your intake if needed. Megan Boitano, RN, is a manager of clinical nutrition at Scripps Health. “To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff of Scripps. For more information or to make an appointment with a physician, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.

TAG Family CFO practice celebrates new office location in RSF with Open House event TAG recently expanded the Family CFO practice with a new office location in Rancho Santa Fe. TAG Family CFO excels at high net worth accounting and financial consulting by applying a controller-level’s insight to manage personal finances. By working in conjunction with wealth managers, CPA’s and attorneys, it ensures the highest quality data and financial reporting for TAG Family CFO’s clients’ planning needs. To help celebrate, an open house event for clients and friends was co-hosted in late January with the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation. The new office is located at 16904 Via De Santa Fe with a shared courtyard with the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. “The new office solidifies our goal of having a physical presence in, and being and active member of, our clients’ communities,” said Anneke Stender, vice president of TAG. “Elaine Leach will be heading up the office and we look forward to her not only contributing to our clients’ success, but also contributing to the Rancho Santa Fe community,” she said. TAG is located at 1227 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037 and 16904 Via De Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Visit www.teamtag.net. — Submitted press release

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New motion picture production company has headquarters in DM BY DIANE Y. WELCH When Samir Zakir was in preschool he was no stranger to the spotlight. The gregarious toddler found joy in acting and modeling as he was bitten by the acting bug early in life. Fast forward 20 years and Zakir is now CEO of Zakir Pictures, LLC, an international motion picture production company headquartered in Del Mar with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Dubai. The executive team includes Adam Dyer, COO; Ajit Ahooja, CFO; and Terry Beardslee, CLO. Just launched, the company has already attracted interest from the top five movie distribution companies: Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. Of these, two are in negotiations with a decision and official release of the sole partnership set to confirm after the Cannes Film Festival in May, Zakir said. The company plans to initially produce 10 films, with five already selected

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for this year. Two are Zakir’s own screenplays which are in the pre-production phase: “Money, Power, and Everything Else” and “Facade,” with a third based on the life and work of early 20th century Rancho Santa Fe architect Lilian J. Rice in the development stage. The projects are in the process of being financed by private local and overseas investors and will close escrow later this year for release in theaters within the next two to three years. Committed to produc-

ing “quality innovative films” specializing in dramas, political stories, action adventures, mysteries, and high-concept features, “each will also have an underlying theme that speaks to people from all cultures, with an eye toward positive change,” said Zakir. It is a dream come true for the son of Afghanistan parents who emigrated to the U.S. as children. A close relative of Zakir’s, Khaled Hosseini, is the author of “Kite Runner,” a novel which was adapted into an award-winning movie. But Zakir is quick

to explain that his dream was realized without family help and is the result of a personal drive to tell powerful stories. Having graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School at age 16 to pursue law and acting, Zakir turned to storytelling when he began writing screenplays. Intending to develop his screenwriting into movies, Zakir instead headed down a destructive path. “I discovered gambling,” he said. A teen entrepreneur who made a fortune in sales in the gold industry,

Zakir became a hard-core gambler. From the age of 18 through 21 he spent much of his income in casinos. The money he lost each year, “most people don’t make in five years,” he said. Zakir faced his demons for the last time when he gambled $100,000 in one session, money earmarked to start his own production company. But through the support and love of family and friends, being broke and hitting rock bottom, he was able to start over. The experience prompted Zakir to establish a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, a foundation with 10 divisions of giving. One has a specific focus on addiction. The charity has been formed to coincide with the production company launch and Zakir Pictures will donate a percentage of film profits to the foundation. It has already brought together several powerful people who support the variety of causes and will officially launch in late spring. Each division will

have a separate board of directors. Areas of focus include victims of hunger, abuse, rape, inhumane forceful acts, lack of education and current disasters. “We focus on bettering the lives of others by demonstrating positive influences and examples to the homeless, foster-kids, and underprivileged youth,” said Zakir, who loves children. A close friend, Jeanette Day, founder of “Just in Time For Foster Youth,” will collaborate closely with the foundation. Research into mental conditions, major diseases and health disorders will also get support, as will education, adoption and endangered animals. By following his dream to tell stories Zakir has also realized his parallel dream as a philanthropist. “I’ve seen a lot of bad things in this world, and I’ve always wanted to help and now I’ve finally been able to figure that out,” he said. Visit www.zakirpictures.com/ to find out more about Zakir Pictures, LLC and its foundation.

Note of apology My sincerest apologies go out to The Dunn Family and the Scherer Family for not mentioning in a recent submission to the RSF Review their most generous donations to the Susan G Komen Foundation and the Rally for the Cure event they sponsored in January. “Thank you for your generosity and support!” — Deana Ingalls

Teen Speaking Skills offers free public speaking skills classes for children in San Diego

Do you wish your child were less shy and more confident? Teen Speaking Skills offers fun, interactive classes to empower teens and pre-teens become confident, effective communicators. Your child will learn the value of not being afraid to express his or her ideas while developing confidence, leadership experience, and public speaking skills. These essential communication skills will support your child in doing well in school and achieving his or her goals in life. During the introductory class, your child will learn why public speaking skills are important, how common the fear of public speaking is, and how he or she can overcome the fear of public speaking. Graduates of the Teen Speaking Skills program will share their experiences, in-

cluding how they initially felt about public speaking, what they learned and liked about the classes, and how the skills they have acquired have helped them in school and life. During the level one Teen Speaking Skills course, your child will learn how to write and deliver speeches, give effective peer evaluations, and reply to impromptu questions. The speech projects include introduction, storytelling, inspirational, and persuasive speeches. The free classes are open to students in 3rd-12th grade and will be offered on Feb. 23, March 2, and March 9, from 2:45-3:45 p.m. at the Hampton Inn Del Mar. For more information and to register your child for a free public speaking skills class, please visit www.TeenSpeakingSkills.com.

La Jolla Music Society presents Tafelmusik March 9 La Jolla Music Society continues this Season’s Revelle Chamber Music Series with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra at the MCASD Sherwood Auditorium on March 9 at 8 p.m. Tafelmusik, Canada’s award-winning orchestra on period instruments, has become an internationally recognized ensemble. La Jolla Music Society enhances the concert-going experience by presenting “Preludes” – pre-concert chats and performances – prior to each performance. Ruben Valenzuela, Founder and Director of the Bach Collegium San Diego will deliver a pre-concert lecture, A Tale of Five Cities — exploring the musical imprint in Western music left by Baroque composers working in Europe’s great artistic and cultural centers — at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$75 and are available through the La Jolla Music Society Ticket Office, (858) 459-3728 or online at www.LJMS.org.


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to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Mar. 26, 2013. Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 26. The address of the court is: San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081-6627. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Rancho Santa Fe Review. Date: Jan. 29, 2013. K. Michael Kirkman Judge of the Superior Court RSF295. Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 2013 T.S. No. 20120307 LOAN NO.: 1578496/REDMAN NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 4, 2008 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ALLEN W. REDMAN AND SANDRA R. REDMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 4/11/2008 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 2008-0194023 , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego county, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded 10/29/2012 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 2012-0664621 of said Officials Records, will SELL on 3/14/2013 at 10:00 AM : At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (NOTE: CASHIER’S CHECK(S) MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17122 VIA DE LA VALLE RANCHO SANTA FE, CALIFORNIA 92067 APN# 266-292-68-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,479,709.15. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and

of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be 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, you may call 714-5731965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.priorityposting.com regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case T.S. No. 20120307. 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. The mortgage loan servicer, beneficiary, or authorized agent has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 has been met. UnionBanCal Mortgage 8248 Mercury Court. M-520, PO BOX 85416 San Diego, California 92186-5416 858-4965484 UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION By: TONI SCANDLYN, VICE PRESIDENT P1019708 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2013, RSF294 Trustee Sale No. 441815CA Loan No. 3014335495 Title Order No. 385511 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-28-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-08-2013 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-07-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0592819, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, executed by: MARIE HABCHI, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this

state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Legal Description: PARCEL A: PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 2200, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, DECEMBER 27, 1973 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 356130 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND AS FURTHER DEFINED IN THAT CERTAIN JUDGEMENT IN CASE NO. 37-2007-00080264-CU-OR-NC, SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, A CERTIFICED COPY BEING RECORDED 12-17-09 #2009-0697488 O.R. PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD, SEWER, WATER, GAS, POWER AND TELEPHONE LINES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND 60.00 FEET IN WIDTH LYING WITHIN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID 60.00 FOOT STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ROAD SURVEY NO. 476-F. A.S. 728-4 DATED MAY, 1957, SAID POINT BEING AT ENGINEER`S STATION 464 PLUS 31.39; THENCE SOUTH 32°00`10” EAST, 118.16 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 476-F.A.S. 728 4 BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 32°00`10” EAST 9.10 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 274.97 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE WESTERLY; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 26°36` A DISTANCE OF 127.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5°24`10” EAST 77.05 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 98.29 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 39°12` A DISTANCE OF 67.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44° 36`10” EAST 43.90 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 126.01 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE 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


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COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www. priorityposting.com or 1-714-5731965 www.auction.com or 1-800280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be 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) 730-

5. The same question will arise again at later dates allowing for more information 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

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part of the news team as the Mental Health Host. His book with the same name ( “Your Family Matters — Solutions to Common Family Dilemmas” ) recently won the Mother’s Choice Gold Award for excellence in parenting literature. Visit yourfamilymatters.com for more information.

Ask the Plastic Surgeons By Wendell Smoot, MD, Reza Sadrian, MD, Carol Hollan, MD and John Smoot, MD Q. I’ve been thinking about having breast augmentation surgery but wanted to know if breast implants are easily detectable, and is this considered a common plastic surgery procedure? A. The ability for the untrained eye to detect breast implants can often be associated with the size of the implants. If the size of female breasts is disproportionally large in relation to the body frame, this may indicate that the breasts have been augmented with implants. Breasts are comprised predominately of fat, and petite or skinny women don’t generally have extraordinarily large breasts except in very rare circumstances. Additional indicators that breasts have been surgically enhanced with implants include breasts that are too close to each other in proximity, sit too high on the chest and visible scars. In our office, we emphasize a conservative approach, where “less is more.” If a natural approach is taken, it’s harder to detect that breasts have been augmented with implants. We often treat mothers who have finished their nursing cycle and who want to return their breasts to a pre-baby condition. In this instance we might suggest a breast lift in addition to breast implants, to create a look that is real, rather than false. We also perform breast-reduction surgical procedures, as the trend these days is moving toward a more natural look. In most situations, we find that many women elect to undergo breast surgery to improve their selfesteem. According to the American Society for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentation surgery remains one of the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures. In 2011, there were more than 316,000 total surgeries completed by ASPS member physicians. Interestingly, 38 percent of the breast implant surgeries implemented in the U.S. are performed on patients who reside in Western states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. One indicator seems to correlate with the West coast culture that is more accepting of altering the physique through plastic surgery. This concept is further advanced by the willingness of female Hollywood celebri2727, 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):

Wendell Smoot, MD, Reza Sadrian, MD, Carol Hollan, MD and John Smoot, MD ties to promote their decision to choose breast enlargement procedures to improve their appearance. As celebrities are high-profile individuals, this open expression encourages others to feel comfortable with utilizing plastic surgery to improve how they look. A recent study conducted by ASAPS found that more than 51 percent of all Americans (regardless of income) approve of cosmetic plastic surgery, marking a three percent acceptance over 2009. As always, we strongly recommend a consultation by a board-certified plastic surgeon when contemplating your options. John Smoot, MD, is the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla and Wendell Smoot, MD, has been voted by his peers as Top Doctor in San Diego for five consecutive years. Carol Hollan, MD, is San Diego’s first female board-certified plastic surgeon while Reza Sadrian, MD, is one of very few plastic surgeons dually certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery. The practice has over 20 years of tenure in the industry and each is individually board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Any of the physicians can provide consultations on plastic surgery procedures and/or laser and skincare treatments at their Laser and Skincare Center and can be reached at their offices on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla in the Ximed Medical Building by calling (858) 587-9850 or via the web at sandiegoplastiscurgeryclinic.com.

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

LEGAL NOTICES

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Joy Bender honored for Luxury Market Knowledge Joy Bender of Prudential California Realty announced recently that she has been selected to represent La Jolla in the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global compendium of the finest luxury real estate brokers and agents in the world. The alliance enJoy Bender ables her to offer her clients more than 50,000 properties across the United States and in over 85 countries. Additionally Bender’s San Diego area exclusive property listings will be offered to a global cooperating broker workforce of more than 70,000 professionals, who collectively sell in excess of $190 billion in real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. John Brian Losh, Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate Chairman and Publisher, invited Bender to join the network, which includes more than 1,500 members in 69 countries.

The network is centered on LuxuryRealEstate.com, an international Webby Award Honoree real estate website with more than 2 million page views per month. Bender’s personal website luxurysocalrealty.com will interface with the Luxury Real Estate portal and host homes, villas and condos for sale from around the world. To be eligible for membership, firms and brokers must list and sell in the top 10 percent of their market and demonstrate expertise in the marketing and sale of multimillion-dollar properties. With the guidance of the Board of Regents, the governing body of Luxury Real Estate, the network represents the best in the business. Bender specializes in luxury real estate in the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. Bender’s real estate articles have been published nationwide in over 358 newspapers, online news services, and magazines. Most notably her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal Market Watch, The Boston Globe, nationwide Business Journals, Reuters, The San Francisco Chronicle, CNBC, and The Houston Chronicle. Additionally, Bender has been interviewed on the local FOX 5 San Diego TV station regarding the San Diego real estate market.

New clubhouse Lounge interior design debuts at The Bridges

The recently remodeled Lounge at The Bridges clubhouse.

4 BR • 4.5 BA • $12,000 per month Spanish Beauty nestled in the gated community of Rancho La Cima Lavish living with reclaimed wood floors, exposed beam ceilings, gracious archways, main level master retreat and all bedrooms ensuite with private patios, upgraded Lurton lighting and entertainment areas with state of the art electronics.

VICKI SHEA THE STERLING COMPANY (619) 743-5644 DRE# 01177863

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

HOME OF THE WEEK

COASTAL ELEGANCE Olde Del Mar, CA Located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods of Del Mar, this stunning home boasts views up and down the coastline from its extra large lot. It has high ceilings and natural light throughout, with custom finishes including beautiful cherry wood flooring and limestone tile. A spacious outdoor area can accomodate dozens of guests for entertaining in tranquil elegance. 4Br 4.5Ba Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. Exclusively Offered at $5,395,000

Experience by video at: www.TorreyPinesTerrace.com Scan this QR tag to see how Debbie and PS Platinum bring this home to life:

Debbie Carpenter 858-794-9422 CA DRE Lic #01461472

A recent remodel of the clubhouse’s Lounge at The Bridges illustrates the private golf club’s progressive attitude toward interior design, remodeling and service improvements, as well as the new ways in which members want to relax and interact throughout the day and into early evening. “The Lounge is the centerpiece of our philosophy of combining the Club’s overall classic architecture and design with a contemporary feel,” says General Manager Sean McCune. “It’s an ideal environment for members to socialize and enjoy themselves after a round of golf, or on other informal occasions, like a Thursday night wine tasting or Sunday morning breakfast buffet. It’s much like the family room of a great, comfortable home.” The casual new Lounge seats 24 inside and opens onto a patio that can host 16 more. The indoor-outdoor feel maximizes a view-rich relationship with the course and surrounding neighborhoods—a setting modeled after Tuscan hilltop villages. This modern Tuscan design blends contemporary and classic touches and includes original art by noted Oregon painter Michael Schlicting. Other high-tech amenities include a state-ofthe-art sound system and an Enomatic wine-by-the-glass Rick Dyer dispenser, which allows the (760) 765-1111 Club’s sommelier to offer DRE# 01419334 highly unusual fine wines without exposing a bottle’s Apple Tree contents to the atmosphere. Realty Most seating is purposeCharming Julian Home ly at a bar-top level to proCharming beautiful house located in Kentwood area, 704 sq. ft., 1BR, mote accessibility and inter1 Large Loft, 1BA, .25 Acres. Fully furnished, perfect for mountain action, while one grouping living, real knotty pine walls throughout, stairs to large loft room sleeps of low, comfortable uphol6 easily, new wood burning stove, open kitchen with eat-in space, large stered couches invite a relax(586 sq. ft.) Trex Decking, huge covered wood patio, laundry room is ing drink by the fire. Guests in basement, circular driveway with lots of parking, big trees & pines! also enjoy a special lounge Email: Rick@JulianAppleTree.com www.JulianAppleTree.com menu or they can order $25,000 PRICE REDUCTION! NOW $214,000! from any menu being served DRE# 01428330 at that time in the dining room. “The Lounge has been an instant hit with members who appreciate a more informal dining option,” said Rick Dyer McCune. (760) 765-1111 DRE# 01419334 Located in Rancho Santa Fe, The Bridges Club was Apple Tree recently ranked as the best Realty in San Diego and the 15th among top golf venues in Breathtaking Panoramic Views in Julian California by Golf Digest. Views from the Coast to the Salton Sea. $50,000 in improvements. Designed by Robert Trent 1,134 SqFt. 1-2 Bedroom 2-Bath home on .53 acres. NEW high-end Jones, Jr., this iconic North KITCHEN: Oak cabinets, Granite counters, Breakfast bar, Travertine marbel, Stainless steel appliances Black Granite under-mount San Diego County club is fasink, ALL NEW FLOORING, Laundry Rm, Wood-burning stove. mous for its signature collecHuge Master bedroom with walk-in closet. FINISHED BONUS tion of unusually engineered ROOM (12’ x 23’) maybe used for extra bedrooms + wet bar. and beautiful bridges, inRick@JulianAppleTree.com

dmark@san.rr.com DRE# 01428330

www.JulianAppleTree.com OFFERED AT: $199,000.

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cluding the 285-foot-long stress-ribbon bridge that spans a dramatic ravine, 85 feet in the air. Since opening in 1999, the 6,965-yard championship course has hosted such prestigious events as The Battle of the Bridges, a nationally televised skins game that attracted the likes of Phil Mickelson, Ernie Ells, Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods. Golf membership at The Bridges includes privileges at a new $5 million Tennis & Recreation Centre as well as a state-of-the-art Sports Centre. With 11 unique menus served at four dining facilities, The Bridges puts a premium on the culinary arts. This summer, The Bridges will host the American Junior Golf Association’s 2013 Wyndham Cup, an annual team match play competition that attracts the nation’s top 40 junior golfers in an East-versus-West team match play tournament. For more information, contact Gordon Cooke at 858-756-8055.

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Know Real Estate

When John and Angela list a property, it SELLS!

Solana Beach Community Senior Center to host Home Care & Housing Expo Solana Beach Community Senior Center is hosting a Home Care & Housing Expo on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Debin Hall, located at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, 92075. This event will help mature adults and their adult children gather information that will benefit you as you age safely in place or choose to move to a retirement community. Get all your questions answered and make valuable comparisons, all under one roof. The event is free and open to everyone. Door prizes, refreshments and a free lunch make this great day even better. Vendors related to home care, residential communities and a few select services will be available to discuss their organizations’ offerings. Call 858-509-2587 or email sharon@solanapres.org for any questions.

OPEN HOUSES John R. Lefferdink

CARMEL VALLEY $1,299,900 5BR/3BA DEL MAR

CARMEL VALLEY

858-405-9270

CA DRE #00888645

CA DRE #01459726

10777 Spur Point Ct. Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Joseph Sampson-Sampson CA Realty (858) 699-1145

DEL MAR

$468,888 2BR/2.5BA

951 Intrepid Court Connie Cannon-Coldwell Banker

Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 354-5538

$899,000-$929,000 3BR/2.5BA

15839 Caminito Cantaras Vinni Brown-Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 414-8162

$1,170,000 4BR/2BA

13024 Caminito Del Rocio Ellen Bryson-Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 945-2522

$1,525,000 4BR/3BA

14071 Mira Montana Drive Dina L. Lieber, MIRM-The Cascade Team

Sun 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (858) 361-3197

$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

RANCHO SANTA FE

Angela Meakins-Bergman

619-813-8222

RANCHO SANTA FE

$1,795,000 5BR/4.5BA

6840 Paseo Delicias Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm K. Ann Brizolis/host: B. Estape-Prudential CA Realty (858) 756-6355

$1,995,000-$2,195,000 5BR/5.5BA

6411 Via Naranja Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm P. Rogers/host: B. Swanson-Prudential CA Realty (760) 419-4957

$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

$2,795,000 6BR/5.5BA

17445 Circa Oriente Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Becky and June Campbell-Coldwell Banker (858) 449-2027

$3,995,000 7BR/7.75BA

15906 Via Pato Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm L. LaRue/host: S. Donahue-Willis Allen Real Estate (760) 855-1704

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!

Fractional ownership in the Grand Del Mar

Coming Soon

Enjoy Christmas week and New Year’s week year after year with the added flexibility of scheduling your additional 3 weeks whenever you like (based on availability). Own a fraction of your own lavishly appointed private residence villa at The Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa. Featuring 4,453 sqft, 3 master suites, gourmet kitchen, office, bar, spa and outside area for entertaining. Ownership includes unlimited golf while in residence - please call Angela for details on this perfect alternative to a second home!

Offered at $315,000

8119 High Society at the Crosby

Just Listed

4,082 SF | 4 bedrooms | 4 full baths, 2 half baths Custom home located in the Crosby Estates in Rancho Santa Fe. Single story with a library, as well as a dramatic entry and living room area that opens out completely into the patio by the infinity pool and spa with waterfall. Beautiful travertine floors, custom cabinetry and media centers, and faux finish paint throughout the home. The exterior of the home features custom stonework, lush landscaping, a fountain, and a built in bar with barbecue and refrigerator. Situated with a spectacular view of the Crosby lakes and waterfall, and within walking distance of the golf course and country club.

Offered at $1,795,000

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Rancho Santa Fe Review


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