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BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District board approved a resolution in support of Senate Bill 277, repealing the personal belief exemption for vaccinations, on April 2. The board’s discussion and vote on the bill was nearly drowned out by an angry crowd of about 40 parents who opposed the bill, many holding signs and wearing buttons against vaccinations. After the 4-1 vote with trustee Amy Herman voting against it, there was an immediate outburst: “That’s a big mistake!”
The shouts continued as a disappointed crowd spilled out of the meeting room. “It’s a civil rights issue!” “Here come the lawsuits!” “We’re all leaving the state!” “You can’t say stick our kid or they can’t go to school!” “We understand the passion on this subject,” said trustee Joyce Dallessandro. “As a school board, we’re elected to represent, speak out for and advocate for the best interest of all students. The decisions we make need to best serve all or at the very least the maSee VACCINATIONS, page 30
structure, Community Connection, on May 13 BY KAREN BILLING A group of Rancho Santa Fe School District parents is requesting that a committee be formed to examine the possibility of bringing a Parent Teacher Organization back to the school, in addition to the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation. In recent months, a group of about 25 parents have met several times to talk about giving the school a PTO — questioning why there isn’t one, whether there is a need for it and whether it is something
Fairbanks Ranch man arrested in attempted abduction of girl at SB school • Suspect pleads not guilty to three felony charges BY KRISTINA HOUCK A Fairbanks Ranch man has been arrested in the attempted abduction of a child at a Solana Beach elementary school, San Diego County Sheriff’s officials announced April 2. Jack Henry Doshay, 22, was booked into the Vista Detention Facility late April 1 on charges of child cruelty, false imprisonment with violence and kidnapping in connection with the March 23 attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl at Skyline Elementary School. During a news conference at the Sheriff’s Department headquarters in Kearny Mesa, Sheriff Bill Gore said Doshay was arrested shortly after 7:30 p.m. in Laguna Niguel. Detectives had obtained an arrest warrant earlier in the day, but Doshay’s lawyer, Paul Pfingst, helped coordinate the arrest by providing the address. Doshay pleaded not guilty April 4 to the three felony charges. He is being held at the Vista jail without bail and faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted of all charges. A hearing to further discuss whether he will be granted bail is scheduled for April 9. A readiness conference is scheduled for May 6 and a preliminary hearing is set for May 28. “This guy messed with the wrong girl and the wrong community,” said the victim’s father, Mike Paeske, at the news conference. “We are so proud of our daughter for the way she handled herself during the attack and subsequent investigation. She is our inspiration and our hero.” Although arrested in Laguna Niguel, Doshay had been living with his parents in Fairbanks Ranch. Doshay is the son of Glenn and Karen Doshay, well-known philanthropists in San Diego. See ARRESTED, page 30
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that would be feasible or advisable for the school. More than just holding bake sales, the parents want to create a genuine collaboration with the school and a forum to discuss school issues. The group is not committed to any specific outcome, said parent Sarah Neal. The crux of the issue is whether parents are valued contributors to the educational process. Parent Diana Knickrehm said while the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation is a very important or-
ganization, raising $1.2 million for the school annually, there is a need to strengthen the parentschool relationship. “Nearly all top-performing schools have a channel for parent input and representation that is vibrant and dynamic,” Knickrehm said. “We need to create that here at Rowe.” Alexia Bregman, president of the Foundation, said their organization shares many of the same See ROWE, page 26
‘Over the Top Tables’ Spring Luncheon
The RSF Community Center’s creative “Over the Top Tables” Spring Luncheon was held April 2 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. Attendees selected a decorating theme for their table and entered the fun design competition. Renowned interior and landscaping decorator Doug Dolezal entertained guests “with inspirational ideas for entertaining in extraordinary ways.” Pictured: The “Run for the Roses” table: Jennifer Briscoe, Anna Kozikowski, Tahnee Hopf, Jackie Rich, Valerie Robbins, Liz Seltzer and Michelle Kim. See page 25 for more photos. Photo by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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RSF Association Board Biz: Keeping you in the loop on your money BY ANN BOON, PRESIDENT, RANCHO SANTA FE ASSOCIATION BOARD Over the last two months, the RSF Association board and staff have completely overhauled our accounting department, financial reporting and our banking relationships. The amount of time and energy that have gone into these projects in order to get them done without slowing down the budgeting process that is underway — or short-changing any other projects — is staggering. Let’s look at accounting and financial reporting first. With recent staffing changes in the Association office over the past few months, the accounting department has been completely overhauled. With consulting and temporary accounting personnel provided by AKT (our audit firm), we have finally made the move to full accrual accounting. This conversion has enabled us to produce monthly balance sheets for the first time ever. Now, along with income statements each month, we will be able to
Ann Boon see accurate statements of restricted reserves and funds balances for each entity within the Association: General Services, Golf Club, Tennis Club, Osuna and Community Enhancement. Believe me, it sounds simple, but making the change from an accounting system that was cobbled together over decades required a herculean effort. This project could not have been accomplished without a huge commitment from our new Manager and all of our staff. As I reported two weeks ago, during the process of moving toward full accrual, the AKT accountants found discrepancies between the internal reports of funds balances and the audited balance sheet as of 6/30/2014.
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They were sure that this was a result of inaccuracies internally and did not represent any actual missing funds. To prove this, they went back to 2000, reviewed all of our internal reserve reports and audited year-end balance sheets, and worked forward. They discovered all of the inaccuracies and made the adjustments necessary to reconcile. The material causes identified in the analysis which required corrections that reduced fund balances by about $1,600,000 were as follows: •General Services: incorrect recording of transactions from property and equipment and from debt funds and incorrect recording of annual excess of revenue over expenses. Approximately $500,000. •Golf Club: duplication of receivables. Approximately $215,000. •Community Enhancement Fund: incorrect reserve amounts added to fund balance. Approximately $505,000. •Additional miscellaneous corrections totaled approximately $400,000. Now, all the mistakes
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have been corrected and reconciled with the 6/30/2014 balance sheet. We have a new 2/28/2015 balance sheet that is correct. Having balance sheets every month will ensure that this type of situation will not occur in the future. As the partner for AKT said in his letter to us: “Our analysis did not disclose any defalcation (theft) of assets but the inability of former management to prepare accurate internal schedules based on accrual financial statements and the preparation of a monthly balance sheet.” He went on to say: “In the future, we recommend management separate out the activity by department between restricted and unrestricted balances on the financial statements and the schedule become part of the audit.” This type of reporting and disclosure is now in effect. Was this all “much ado about nothing?” In a word, NO. First, this is your money we are talking about. Members of the board and staff must be absolutely sure that your money is being ac-
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the Golf Club, but also to see if we could reduce the cost and improve the quality of the regular banking services we were receiving. After a long and detailed process, Union Bank took on the competition and greatly reduced its fees. It redesigned its reporting for us to accommodate the special needs of our HOA. Finally, it has agreed to lower the interest on the loan by 0.75 percent. By lowering the interest rate and shortening the amortization period, we project that the Golf Club could save as much as $250,000 in interest expense over the life of the loan. The moral of this story is that we must make our vendors compete for our business. The RSF Association board and Manager Overton are committed to continuing to create a competitive environment for all of our vendors, in every department. We believe this will lead to additional savings and efficiencies for your Association in the years ahead. Ann.boon@me.com
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RSF Association hires new controller, RSF Tennis Club celebrates improves accounting practices ‘unbelievable’ membership gain BY KAREN BILLING Rancho Santa Fe Association Manager Bill Overton announced that the Association has hired Don May as its new controller/CPA. May, who will replace Steve Comstock, has 30 years of experience as a controller and chief financial officer for managed care-type environments in Sun City, Ariz. His first official day was March 30. Recently, during a review of the Association’s accounting department, outside consultants found a significant internal reporting error: Restricted reserves and free reserves for all the entities within the Association appear to have been miscalculated by about $1.6 million. Overton said in the accounting practice overhaul, the Association is never again using the term “free reserves” — the proper term is “fund balance.” With the accounting efficiency study, RSF Association President Ann Boon said the goals were to move to a full accrual accounting and separate balance sheets. “The task became so much bigger when discrepancies were found,” Boon said. She said the board was very concerned about the discrepancies, but the staff handled the problem well. Overton said the error is not uncommon when converting from a cash to an accounting accrual process, as full accrual statements give a more accurate picture of what’s going on. Overton said the Association determined there was no malfeasance or theft. “It’s very easy when juggling several spread sheets to make that error — a monthly balance sheet precludes these problems, which is why they are converting to the full accrual
BY KAREN BILLING Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club has added 184 members to the club this year — far surpassing the club’s goal for the year of 10 new members. “It is truly becoming a community place for people to come and spend time, and that has been our goal the whole time,” said Dave Van Den Berg, RSF Tennis Club president. “This is quite a positive change, I think.” At the April 2 RSF Association board meeting, Van Den Berg said the RSF Tennis Club is now approaching 500 members, a number that board member Philip Wilkinson said was “unbelievable.” RSF Association Treasurer Kim Eggleston remarked that this represented a huge turnaround from the grim projections of declining membership Van Den Berg had to address just six months ago, when he feared the club was in a death spiral. “The progress is just astonishing, and you should be commended,” Eggleston said. Van Den Berg said the club’s membership growth is just one example of a number of changes. The club plans to run summer sports camps, remodel its kitchen and bring its pro shop management all in-house. The hope is that the shop will soon feature gear with the RSF Tennis Club logo insignia. The club has high-speed Internet service and hired Mike Brown as the director of operations. Brown has been a tennis and golf director at many clubs across the country. A nationally ranked junior tennis and college player, Brown was a three-time USTA Na-
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Survey on Spanish classes to be sent out April 16 BY JOE TASH The Rancho Santa Fe School District will send parents a link to an online survey about reinstituting Spanish language classes for K-5 students on April 16, Superintendent Lindy Delaney said at the April 2 school board meeting. On April 13, just before the survey link goes out, the district will send parents an informational letter about the survey. Once the link is sent to some 800 email addresses,
parents will have one week to complete the survey. District officials have said that bringing back Spanish instruction will mean tradeoffs, because adding a new subject will incur new costs for the district, and also require making room in an already full school schedule. The school board agreed to send out the survey after parents presented a petition requesting that Spanish language classes be See CLASSES, page 30
tional Open Doubles Champion. Brown also had the honor of being the senior tour hitting coach for Tim Wilkinson and John McEnroe. Saturday morning pickleball has been a huge hit with the baby boomers, and every month the RSF Tennis Club has a large social event. Among the club’s goals is to start holding several weekly events — the club’s Friday night men’s beer and tennis event has grown increasingly popular. In June, Van Den Berg said the club hopes to run a sizable, two-day tournament with 32 top professionals facing off against players at the club. The tournament’s proceeds will help go to scholarships in the club’s highly successful junior tennis program. The junior tennis program has grown to 130 kids, ages 4 through 18 years old, from just 60 youngsters in December 2014. The junior program features several nationally ranked young players and is now considered a “mecca” for junior tennis in San Diego, Van Den Berg said. The club is also set to roll out an “impressive” new website at the end of the month. The introduction features a drone flight through the club, giving a feel for the beauty of the facility, Van Den Berg said. The website will also include videos of all club activities, a reservation system for courts and a database for the club to communicate with members. The club’s volunteers were able to complete a $20,000 website project, which typically takes a year, in five months for $6,000. For information, call 858-756-4459.
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RSF Association Annual Meeting is set for May 14; only two candidates now running for two seats BY KAREN BILLING In this year’s Rancho Santa Fe Association board election, two candidates will run for two available seats (while there are only two candidates for two seats, the Association must still go through the election process — 75 total votes are needed for election validation). Candidates Mike Licosati and Fred Wasserman seek to fill spots vacated by Craig McAllister and Rochelle Putnam, who will leave this summer when their three-year terms expire. The Association’s Annual Meeting will be held at 5 p.m. May 14 at the RSF Garden Club, and will include remarks from the candidates at 5:45 p.m. Election ballots will be mailed May 14 and must be returned by 5 p.m. June 15. The ballots will be counted June 16, overseen by election inspector Bruce Bishop. At its April 2 meeting, the board considered a suggestion from RSF Association member Bill Strong, who proposed the RSF Association include a format in the election process that allows voters to hear more from the candidates. “For the last 25 years, candidates have been limited to three to five minutes of comments at the Annual Meeting and the other two hours have been filled with nice but meaningless performances and awards,” Strong wrote. “Instead, the Annual Meeting should allow more extensive ‘closing arguments’ by all candidates and cut the ‘fluff’ to about 15 minutes.” The board said it would be open to having the candidates be the focal point of the annual meeting. After the candidates’ initial presentations, RSF Association Manager Bill Overton will engage them in a brief question and answer session. Board members will come up with potential questions, and Overton said questions from members are also welcome.
Assistant Manager leaving Association for new position BY KAREN BILLING Assistant Manager Ivan Holler is leaving the Rancho Santa Fe Association as he has accepted a new position in another jurisdiction. After nearly eight years with the Association, his final day will be Friday, April 17. “It really is a great opportunity for me and my family. It’s closer to home and it cuts my commute in half. I have a little more flexibility with my schedule and the opportunity for a little more time off. [The job] is in the land use arena which is my area of expertise and closer to what I was doing when I used to work for the county,” Holler said. He said that although he knows it sounds clichéed, he really does have mixed emotions about leaving Rancho Santa Fe. See MANAGER, page 6
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RSF intersection town hall to be held April 29 The Rancho Santa Fe Association will host a town hall meeting on the proposed Via de la Valle roundabouts and potential signals at 5:30 p.m. April 29 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The meeting will include a presentation on signals and roundabouts from the Association’s intersection committee and will allow an opportunity to provide public comment. The board will then consider a decision on the topic at its May 7 board meeting.
‘Former resident’ category at RSF Golf Club renewed BY KAREN BILLING In its annual review and renewal of the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club’s “former resident” category, the Rancho Santa Fe Association board suggested the club consider bumping up the 10 percent premium that former residents pay for the privilege of remaining at the club. “I think it’s OK to have former memberships, but the board of governors should look at the premium. It’s too rich of a deal for former residents,” said treasurer Kim Eggleston. “There’s no incentive to stay in the Covenant.” Board member Jerry Yahr agreed that there is room to push that 10 percent, noting it’s not much of a penalty for former members. Since the category was approved in 2011, the RSF Golf Club is required to return to the board annually to request a continuance for it. The category grants membership to those who have lived 10 years or more in the Covenant but have sold their property and moved. The members have 180 days to convert their memberships after they move, with no additional enrollment fees. After 180 days, they must pay the difference between their initial enrollment fee and the current fee. RSF Golf Club Manager Al Castro said there are 31 former resident members. Castro said the board has considered the 10 percent premium, but decided not to increase it at this time. The golf club is slated to go to the RSF Association’s finance committee this month with its budget and fee schedule, and RSF Association President Ann Boon she hoped they would seriously consider the board’s request to increase the 10 percent premium.
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RSF Association approves Coast to Crest Trail link BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association is providing a crucial missing link through Rancho Santa Fe in the San Dieguito River Park’s Coast to Crest Trail, a 70-mile connection between the beaches of Del Mar to Volcan Mountain in Julian. In order to make the connections in the Coast to Crest Trail, the River Park has worked to secure property and easements over the past several years. Today, more than 45 miles of the trail are complete and open to the public. “This is the single most important parks and recreation initiative in the last 20 years,” said board member Philip Wilkinson. “It is phenomenal, and this is really important that we cooperate” with the River Park. Rancho Santa Fe Association associate planner Larry Roberts said the easement is a tiny piece on the 88-acre Arroyo Property, open space land that the Association purchased in the late 1990s. While owned by the Association, the easement in question along the southern See LINK, page 29
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RSF School board recognizes R. Roger Rowe Middle School Speech contest winners R. Roger Rowe Middle School recently held a speech contest. The top three finishers were recognized at the April 2 RSF School District board meeting. Pictured above are Anna Lauer, left, second place, and Cameron Lee-Bellows, right, first place. Not pictured is the thirdplace winner, Ella Fox. Photo by Joe Tash
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R. Roger Rowe ‘Portal Pounders’ Robotics team shines at competition R. Roger Rowe’s “Portal Pounders” Robotics team recently placed 10th in its division at a competition held in Oakland. Team members and coach/teacher Dave Warner were recognized at the April 2 RSF School District board meeting. Pictured at top, L-R, are: D.J. Nelson, sixth grade; Tyler Bovenzi, eighth grade; Brandon Wong, eighth grade; Katherine Arnold, seventh grade; and Gaby Nguyen, eighth grade. Photo by Joe Tash
continued from page 5 “This has been just an amazing place to work,” Holler said. “I’m excited and I’m a little anxious because I’m going into something new, but I’m also sad to leave the community and the folks I’ve worked with and all the people that I’ve met.” Holler arrived in 2007 just before the Witch Creek Fire and he said one of his proudest accomplishments was the work he did to help people rebuild in an expedited manner. He is also proud that he helped the Association through a challenging period last year and believes that the organization is now on the right track. Holler will spend his last two weeks wrapping up projects and helping with the transition. A decision on filling his position has not yet been determined. “It has been a great place to work and this is a remarkable, beautiful community,” Holler said. “It’s been an honor to be here for the last almost eight years.” Holler’s new position was scheduled to be announced this week (after press time for this newspaper).
Irrigation district looks to the community to conserve water in ‘dire’ drought conditions BY KAREN BILLING California Gov. Jerry Brown recently offered a statement to all Californians as he declared mandatory water restrictions statewide: “The idea of your nice little green lawn getting watered every day, those days are past.” A day after the governor imposed a 25 percent reduction on the state’s 400 local water supply agencies, Santa Fe Irrigation District General Manager Michael Bardin visited the Rancho Santa Fe Association board April 2 to provide an update on how the district is tackling this devastating drought and what the district is asking of its residents. “I’d like to say the governor took a tip from me,” Bardin said. “The drought is very, very serious, it’s the worst in the history of California, the Sierra snowpack is at its lowest level ever and the water supply is in dire conditions. “We’re asking everyone to reduce their water use by 25 percent. That is going to be hard, but it’s serious now. It’s time to sacrifice. The next steps are going to be painful — it’s not irrigating your lawn, it’s changing landscaping.”
Right now the district is at Level 2 water use restrictions, which are aimed at achieving water use reductions outdoors. Residents are limited to irrigation three days a week before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on assigned days, for no more than 10 minutes per station unless water-efficient devices are being used. The district is addressing the largest 10 percent of its users, those who use 500 to 600 gallons of water a day compared with the 100 gallons a day state average. Bardin said roughly 15 percent of the customers are using 40 percent of the water, and that’s who they need to target. Many are estate lots with groves, but are still considered single-family residences by the State Water Resources Control Board, which ranks the state’s highest water users. Bardin told the board that local water supplies are exhausted and imported supplies will be cut back this year. Last year, half of the water demand was met through stored supplies, the water “piggy bank.” He can’t predict what the cutback will be from the district’s wholesale supplier, the See WATER, page 26
RSF resident voices concerns about Stump’s closure BY KAREN BILLING During public comment at the Rancho Santa Fe Association board meeting on April 3, Rancho Santa Fe resident Lindsay Short said she hoped the Association could do something regarding the closure of Stump’s Village Market, which is set to leave by the end of 2015 after years of legal battles between the market and the landlord. “The store was unique and it served all of us for many years with our unusual requests,” Short said. Short said she was “deeply concerned” about the closure, as many residents opted to move close by to be able to walk to the community resource as they are no longer per-
mitted to drive. She said the RSF Association was able to find the funds to purchase the Osuna Ranch and wondered whether it would be possible for them to find the funds to purchase this necessity for the Village. Short proposed it could go to a community-wide vote. As the item was not on the agenda, the board could not discuss Short’s request. Stump’s departure will mark the first time there has been space available to rent in Plaza de Santa Fe since 1974. The building owner is interviewing six or seven potential replacement markets.
Driver suffers major injuries in one-car crash A driver was taken to the hospital with major injuries after a crash April 1 on Via de la Valle. Firefighters from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District responded at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, to the report of an accident on Via de la Valle between La Gracia and Calzada del Bosque. Upon arrival, firefighters found a Subaru hatchback had gone off the road and hit a tree, sustaining major damage.
The driver, who was the vehicle’s only occupant, had major injuries and was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla in critical condition. Via de la Valle was closed between La Gracia and Calzada del Bosque while emergency crews worked to assist the patient and clear the incident scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.
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Solana Beach School District steps up security at Skyline, other schools BY KRISTINA HOUCK In response to the attempted abduction of a child at Skyline Elementary School, the Solana Beach School District is taking extra steps to ensure student safety. (Solana Santa Fe Elementary School in Rancho Santa Fe is in the Solana Beach School District.) San Diego County Sheriff’s officials announced April 2 the arrest of Jack Henry Doshay. The 22-yearold Fairbanks Ranch man was booked into the Vista Detention Facility late April 1 on charges of child cruelty, false imprisonment with violence and kidnapping in connection with the March 23 attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl at Skyline School. (See story on page 1 of this newspaper for more information.) After the attempted kidnapping, the district announced it was reviewing and refining its safety protocols to ensure student safety before and after school. The district also declared it would implement new protocols to make sure students safely transition to afterschool programs. District and school officials held a meeting for Skyline School parents following the incident to answer questions, hear concerns and inform them about new safety measures. Among the new measures, the district approved a contract with Elite Services for a security guard at Skyline School. The security guard has since been in place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every school day. During a special meeting on Friday, April 3, the Solana Beach School Board ratified a $5,500 contract for security guard services through April 30, when the district expects to have additional fencing in place. The board also approved a contract with American Fence Company for a district-wide fencing project — a project that board members approved earlier this year. At Skyline School, the district is installing a gate with buzzer access at the entrance to the campus. American Fence Company was to begin work on Monday, April 6, the start of Spring Recess, and should have the gate finished by the end of the break. Also on the district’s list of Skyline improvements is raising the gate around the
kindergarten yard and temporarily blocking the open access points around the campus until permanent fencing is installed. “All of our other schools are completely enclosed during the day, where you have to go through an entry point,” explained Superintendent Nancy Lynch. “At Skyline, you are told to go through the office, but you can get onto campus without going through the office. It is the only school that’s like that.” As part of the already approved project, the district is installing fencing at Skyline, as well as the district office, Solana Highlands School and Solana Ranch School. Caroline Brown, director of technology and new facilities, noted there are more than 30 gates at the district headquarters, where the Child Development Center is also located. “We’re looking at all of the campuses,” Brown said. In the near future, the district plans to also install or enhance fencing at all its schools, including entirely around Skyline’s perimeter and around the kindergarten playground at Solana Vista School. Because of this, American Fence Company’s accepted not-to-exceed $166,225 bid includes perunit pricing valid through June 2016 for other identified projects. The board also authorized staff to solicit bids from companies for a district-wide multi-camera security system. Staff expects the system to cost $200,000 to $300,000. Some board members said the costs could be more, but they all agreed such a system is needed. Board member Richard Leib, an attorney whose professional background includes legislation for redlight cameras, noted that not everyone would be in favor of the cameras. “Be aware. We got criticism for not having cameras; we’re going to have criticism for having cameras,” Leib said. “I think, given the situation, it is vital that we go ahead and do this. I think a lot of other schools will follow suit.” “Whatever is done should be part of a longrange master plan,” added board vice president Debra Schade. “It can’t be a BandAid.”
In addition to plans for a new window in the front door at Skyline’s main office, the district is considering installing a camera near the school’s new gate so the front desk clerk can see visitors enter the gate after they sign in, Lynch said. The board didn’t decide how and when footage would be monitored for the district-wide system, but Lynch did note that not all of the district’s safety measures would be made public. “We share a lot of our security measures that we’re putting in, but there are some measures we will not share,” she said. “We do not publicly want to say what we’re doing to protect children at all times, so that if someone wants to do harm, they know exactly what our plan is.” District staff has met with staff from area school districts for information and suggestions regarding such a security camera system. In a meeting early on Friday, April 3, Lynch learned from Tom Bennett, the head of schools at Santa Fe Christian Schools, that the Solana Beach-based campus has a system that captures the license plates of every car that enters and exits the parking lot. Staff plans to bring the winning bid to the board for approval in May so that the cameras could be installed over the summer. Further emphasizing student safety, in April, Play It Safe Defense will hold assemblies at every district school, as well as the Solana Beach Child Development Center. The board ratified a $2,250 contract with the San Diego-based company, which offers programs designed to teach children the importance of awareness and appropriate boundaries through role-play. Two educational meetings for district parents will also be held at Skyline and Solana Pacific schools. Sheriff’s officials will be in attendance at the student presentations and parent meetings, Lynch said. “It’s a fantastic program,” said board member Julie Union, whose daughters have participated in it. Besides a temporary security guard, new fencing, safety assemblies and a potential video camera system, the district is looking at other ways to enhance security at Skyline and its other See SECURITY, page 26
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Author details digital TV’s local roots in ‘Televisionaries’ book BY DIANE Y. WELCH Local resident Marc Tayer had a feeling that he was part of history when — 25 years ago — the organization he worked for took a technological leap toward the digital revolution. At 6 p.m. April 14, Tayer will give a presentation at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park on the invention of digital television and how he was at the center of its development, a story told in his book, “Televisionaries: Inside the Chaos and Innovation of the Digital Revolution” (MediaTech Publishing, March 2015). The book captures the full arc of the digital television revolution, featuring the engineers, entrepreneurs, and media titans who made it happen, said Tayer. Its major themes retell how digital technology was invented and how it spread around the globe; corporate innovation; the growth of media broadcasting and the entertainment business; where the technology is today; and where it is heading for the future. While many know the history of computers and the Internet revolution, the history of digital TV was in danger of being lost to time, said Tayer. “The invention of digital TV is global, yet the fact that the technology originated here is really not known anymore,” said Tayer. “At the time, almost 25 years ago, it was big headlines and many heard about it — but now people are stunned when they hear that it actually started in San Diego.” During the 1980s, it was widely believed that the Japanese would become the leaders in media technology with their invention of HDTV. However, it was based on expensive and limited analog technology. When digital TV came along, attention was diverted from Japan to General Instrument (GI), the innovator behind the revolutionary digital TV, winning an FCC competition to radically change the television broadcast standard becoming the Grand Alliance standard by 1996.
Marc Tayer of Del Mar has written “Televisionaries,” below, about the digital television revolution.
In the 1990s, Tayer worked in GI’s business development and marketing department, having transferred from its New York headquarters to its San Diego division in 1987. On his return from a business trip to Japan, he was told that he had a new role heading up GI’s core team, pulling the nascent digital television project together. “It was my job to bring our new digital TV technology out of our research and development labs and turn it into a profitable business,” Tayer recalled. As the core team leader, Tayer coordinated the various activities (engineering, marketing, sales, operations, finance and more), overseeing the project while shepherding it through its various milestones and development phases. Initially the project was top secret. The widely held industry opinion was that transforming television from its analog roots to the zeros and ones of computers was impossible. But GI was confident that its engineers could develop the world’s first digital television system. The announcement of GI’s digital system upset the status quo on three continents. “Digital TV would soon became a reality for consumers throughout the world, and the media business was forever changed,” said Tayer. Getting the technology to market had three distinct phases: In its infancy, the technology was developed through computer simulations reading algorithms running on the most powerful computers of the day.
“Even then, we could only get a few seconds of video to look at,” recalled Tayer. The second stage came in 1991 with a one-off prototype, an extremely complex product that had yet to be refined. And while it was not sellable, it did allow realtime digital video processing. The third stage was the actual first-generation product, which was ready for market in 1992. “HBO stepped up and agreed to field-test it with their cable TV affiliates ... kicking off the digital television era,” said Tayer. Tayer remained in the digital TV business as it evolved over the next quarter century, working in a variety of roles, but still in marketing and business development. He left in 2001, co-founding two tech start-up companies. “Before we invented digital television, cable had 95 percent market share of TV subscriptions,” said Tayer. “Today, services like Direct TV, Dish Network and AT&T are readily available, with cable having 50 percent market share, but of a much bigger pie. None of these businesses would have been able to launch without our invention. It led to the real first competition to cable, in addition to HDTV, more channels, DVR and now Internet TV.” Visit http://www.sandiegohistory.org/ Televisionaries to buy tickets for Tayer’s presentation at the San Diego History Center. Visit www.marctayer.com to buy a book or to schedule a book signing.
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RSF residents open legal firm in Fairbanks Ranch BY DIANE Y. WELCH On April 1, Lincoln Horton and Colleen Curtin opened up their private law company — the Horton Village Law Group — in Fairbanks Village Plaza, Fairbanks Ranch. It’s a boutique firm, with the husbandand-wife legal team joining forces. “Right now, it is just the two of us, but we are planning on expanding, adding a third attorney in a month or two and hopefully a fourth within the year,” said Horton about their plans. “And we aim to do things a little bit different than we have done before in our past lives,” he stressed. Horton had been a partner at a 115-attorney firm for 15 years. Curtin was formerly with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles, which is ranked the top law firm in Southern California. Curtin’s expertise is employment law, on the employer side, having represented many Fortune 100 companies. Horton’s foColleen Curtin and Lincoln Horton have cus is on corporate and business work, repopened the Horton Village Law Group in resenting high-net-worth individuals and Fairbanks Village Plaza. Courtesy photo businesses of all sizes. Horton is one of the few attorneys who makes house calls, he said. A self-described “360-degree lawyer,” he assists his clients in all aspects of their lives. For example, Horton represents a billionaire who needed a premarital agreement, which Horton drew up for him. He can also help families draw up trust agreements, and if a business-owner needs an employee handbook, he can do that too, he said. “I have a 90-year-old Beverly Hills woman for a client. I’ve been representing her for 20 years, and I just got her driver’s license back for her. In short, I am willing and able to do everything I can to make a client’s life easier,” Horton stressed.
Horton is a third-generation San Diegan who grew up in La Mesa. He is musically talented and an avid surfer. After graduating from high school, he attended UC San Diego and the University of San Diego School of Law. As a young adult in the late 1980s, Horton was a long-haired lead singer of a rock band that headlined at venues on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. “We had a lot of fun. We’d take our friends up to LA in a bus and we’d play Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy; we had a great time.” With looming responsibility, he began to take life more seriously. He cut off his hair after he graduated from law school and entered the corporate world of law. Curtin received her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law — cum laude — and was elected to the honorary scholastic society of The Order of the Coif. She also holds a master’s degree in Labor and Employment Law — with distinction — from Georgetown University. “What makes Colleen a great lawyer is her ability to vigorously and relentlessly advocate and litigate for her clients, while never losing hold of her impeccable manners,” said Horton of his Irish-born wife. “This enables her to problem-solve and to reach resolution where others cannot.” Curtin is a sustaining member of the
Junior League of San Diego and in her free time she enjoys creative writing. She comes from a family of writers. Her greatuncle, John Jay Daly, was a writer for the Washington Post who crafted a famous poem, “A Toast to the Flag,” in 1917. Horton considers his wife to be his polar opposite. “She is a New York preppie from Poughkeepsie, N.Y.,” he joked. The two met in San Diego and were married 12 years ago. In 2006, they moved back to San Diego from Los Angeles to start a family. Deciding that they wanted to send their two young children to public schools, they felt they couldn’t do any better than Solana Santa Fe Elementary School. Opening their own firm in Fairbanks Ranch means that they are going to be closer to their children, closer to home in The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe, and able to do things exactly as they desire in their firm. “We can’t think of a better place to live. It’s far enough away from the hubbub so you can have serenity, but it’s close enough to anywhere you want to get to, allowing you to interact in the fast lane if you want to,” said Horton. “We love Rancho Santa Fe and are the quintessential All-American family.” Horton Village Law Group is in the Fairbanks Village Plaza (16236 San Dieguito Rd), Building Five, Suite 24. Call 858832-8685.
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R. Roger Rowe School enrolling new students RSF Garden Club seeking applicants Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2015? Rancho Santa Fe School District and R. Roger Rowe School are now enrolling kindergarten and new students K-8 for the 2015-2016 school year. Contact Marsha Portugal at 858-756-1141, ext. 102, or mportugal@rsf.k12.ca.us to make an appointment to start the enrollment process. Please bring your Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN#) to verify your residency in order to receive a packet. K-5 Principal Kim Pinkerton will be hosting Kindergarten Orientation at 9 a.m. April 22 at R. Roger Rowe School. Please plan to attend this orientation to find out what a kindergarten day is like at R. Roger Rowe School. If you are enrolling a new student in grades 1-8, please call Marsha Portugal to set up an appointment for a Prospective Parent Meet and Greet with one of the principals.
Rancho Santa Fe Little League AAA 1940’s Padres win ninth game in a row The Rancho Santa Fe Little League AAA 1940’s Padres hosted the Del Mar American Sea Dogs on March 31 at Solana Santa Fe Elementary School. Alex Somich was the starting pitcher for the 1940’s Padres. Alex pitched 3 1/3 innings, striking out 10 batters during his outing. After striking out the first batter, he walked the next two and then went on to strike out the next seven batters in a row before giving up a single in the third inning and getting his 10th strikeout in the fourth inning. Matthew Schilling, Phillip Johnson and Christopher Schilling completed the game for the 1940’s. Both Christopher and Matthew Schilling had a great day at the plate with Matthew hitting two home runs for 4 RBI’s and Christopher hitting a single and a home run. The 1940’s Padres under head coach Jeff Cesari went on to win the game 10-7, the ninth win in a row for the team.
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for grants to community organizations The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club is requesting applications to award funding for projects or initiatives that meet the organization’s mission to “further the development of charitable horticulture and charitable conservation activities, both within and outside the community of Rancho Santa Fe.” Applicants should show relevancy to the Garden Club mission, being technically and economically feasible, ensuring that all those actively involved in the project will benefit from the results, addressing a community The RSF Garden Club Grant Committee, L-R: Pam Wasneed, and facilitating the serman, MaryAnn Smith, Anne Rogers, Laverne Schlosstransfer of technology, skills er, Susan Glass. Courtesy photo and knowledge to others. Thanks to the income from the recent sale of the Garden Club property, awards will be made to successful grant applicants upon recommendation by the Grant Committee to the Board of Directors. Organizations eligible to apply for grants include community-based 501(c)3 charitable organizations and public educational institutions. The Grant Application information, and related details outlining the criteria that applicants must satisfy, is available at www.rsfgardenclub.org or by contacting Executive Director Erin Browne at 858-756-1554 or erin@rsfgardenclub.org. Grant applications must be received by noon May 1 to be considered. Grant winners will be notified and invited to receive their award at the Garden’ Club’s annual meeting to be held May 28.
Local Toastmaster finishes first in contest RSF Toastmasters congratulates member Terri Ensor, pictured at center right, for finishing first in the Division 5 Toastmasters competition for Table Topics. She will be continuing to the District contest on May 9. For information on where to watch her speak, contact Dale Sodergren at 858-945-8801. The Toastmasters also want to congratulate Laura Akers on placing third in the prepared speech contest for the Division. If you’d like to attend, Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters meets from 5:30 to 6:30 Tuesdays in the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center.
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Rancho Santa Fe golfers win at Invitational Rancho Santa Fe golfers competed and won recently at the Hummingbird Women’s Invitational at the Reserve Country Club in Indian Wells. Pictured, L-R: Cindy Bligh, Kathy McElhinney, Madeline Javelet, Franci Free, Bernie Fermanian and Kris Charton.
The Rancho Santa Fe Local Authors Showcase presents Eva Patel, founder and CEO of Life Rx, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic Inc., and Avesa Spa. Patel will speak at 11 a.m. April 17 at the Rancho Santa Fe Library. London-born and educated at the Charing Cross Hospital Medical School, Patel has worked in more than 106 hospitals and medical facilities throughout the United States with an expertise in cosmetic surgery and aesthetics. Patel is an international speaker and local author. Her newest book, “Soul Rx,” explores the direct correlation between the outer and inner selves. Patel performs planetary ascension wherever she travels. The Soul Rx movement is a transformational force of compassion-in-action born of a fusion of deep Eastern and Western spiritual knowledge. Patel urges readers to become part of their own lives, to open themselves up to the possibility of making a positive difference in this world and live in universal consciousness. Join Patel at the library on April 17 and hear discussion of these holistic ideas in her book. Autographed copies of “Soul Rx” will be available for purchase. The library is at 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. Call 858-756-2512.
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UCSD doctor brings erudite air to discussion of digestion BY DIANE Y. WELCH There was an attentive silence as Terrie Litwin, executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, introduced Dr. Joseph Weiss to the senior center guests. That silence soon erupted into laughter as Weiss — an award-winning speaker — educated and entertained the audience through his effervescent presentation on flatulence. Titled “To Air Is Human,� Weiss’s March 25 program covered many aspects of digestion, observing that “People burp, belch, have bloating and pass gas and no one ever talks about it in an intelligent way.� Weiss, a clinical professor of gastroenterology at UC San Diego, set out to change all that as he shared his topic with humor and wisdom, using comedic illustrations and off-beat anecdotes that included poking fun at British royalty, the Dalai Lama and Benjamin Franklin. Stating that he has an interest in things that are “a little eccentric and a little different,� Weiss — whose undergraduate majors included medieval English literature and astrophysics — joked that his interests “are extremely wide but run about an inch deep.� By giving a schematic tour of the digestive tract, Weiss explained in layman terms the whole process of digestion and how gas is produced. “Digestion is much like going through a disassembly line,� he explained. “You take things in your mouth, and your body takes them apart so it can extract the nutrients you need.� Food enters the stomach where hydrochloric acid breaks it down. It then passes into the small intestine, which helps neutralize the food using sodium bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas. This is where liters of carbon dioxide are created, bloating the gut, an effect experienced by everyone. “After a heavy meal, you may have to loosen your belt as you feel like you have gone up a size or two,� said Weiss. The colon, with massive surface area through its villi and tissue folds, moves the waste out as feces, “which is not an English word,� noted Weiss as an aside. “The proper English word for excrement is ‘shyt’ and has been used for hundreds of years, so you can use it without embarrassment,� he quipped. Well-known is that the end of digestion for humans is “poop,� but the story does not end there, said Weiss. “For some animals, it’s their next meal, and they love it!� Foods and habits that humans should avoid — as they create more gas than the normal 11.5 farts a day for the average adult — include chewing gum or hard candies, smoking cigarettes, chewing tobacco, eating ice cream, bread and apples (each made mostly of air), and drinking through a straw, which each result in more air being swallowed. Some foods relax the lower esophagus sphincter muscle, which produces heartburn and
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‘Shrek Jr.’ performed at R. Roger Rowe PAC Students displayed their many talents in the R. Roger Rowe Drama and Musical Department’s Spring Musical, “Shrek Jr.,” presented April 1 and April 2 at the PAC on campus. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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Patriot Profiles: Powering up the troops while wiring up the city BY JEANNE MCKINNEY In Kandahar City in 2010, insurgency was at increasingly high levels, and life-sustaining electrical power was in scarce supply. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) joined forces with Afghanistan’s national power company, military regional commands, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a plan.
Monrovia, Liberia, 2015. Chief Warrant Officer Second Class Michael Mears. Photo courtesy U.S. Army The Kandahar Helmand Power Project would provide affordable, reliable power to Afghanistan’s second-largest and culturally evolved city — which had been pushed to the brink by Taliban bombs and assassinations. “Powering up” economic growth and stability in this southern province, mission officials said, would also counter insurgents. “Kandahar City was operating off the Kajaki Dam at 11-12 megawatts, which was severely restrictive for them,” said Chief Warrant Officer Second Class Michael Mears, a survey and design engineer with the Army’s 249th Engineer Battalion. Mears, a Prime Power production specialist, was assigned to lead a Prime Power team into Kandahar City and oversee the construction of two 10 megawatt power plants and two 300-man base camps. Mears’ team was recognized by Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of International Security Assistance Force, for completing the $90 million project on a short due date. They tripled power into the city — a city cleared of Taliban by U.S. forces that year. Mears began as an artilleryman and decided he wanted to do something more technical in engineering. As a prime power specialist, he said, “We specialize in the design, installation, and operation of mediumvoltage power systems.” Prime Power School is long and rigor-
ous. Along with college algebra, “You have to be an E-4 or higher and pass a Basic Math and Science Proficiency Test.” He had to ace physics, trigonometry, and math logic. From the test, it’s accelerated college courses and power plant systems and specialty training. Mears was a Distinguished Honor Graduate. He explained, “The Army maintains a stock of deployable power plants. Prime Power operators — there’s only one battalion of them — about 200 of us (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th). “Whether it’s war or humanitarian, power requirements are the same. It’s essentially life support, living and dining facilities … they need their iPhone charged … regardless of what theater we roll into.” Kandahar City brought “interesting challenges” to the workplace for Mears: “Lots of rocket fire, indirect fire.” In Iraq, 2006, Mears served as the project manager for Contingency Operating Base Speicher. “When I got there, they had a 10 megawatt power plant with no distribution. My role was to design the power distribution system from the power plant throughout the entire base camp and oversee contractors. My team also did some of the install.” Mears managed 14 projects valued at $14.3 million and the expansion of more than 23 megawatts of power for the war fighter. “In a hostile theater you have so many different base camps,” he said; sometimes it is easier to go with a mobile power plant, rather than revamping existing infrastructure. “Construction materials are the lifeblood of construction,” said Mears. “If you don’t have the right materials, construction stops.” Access is also an issue. “It’s been a common theme in most theaters I’ve been in — it’s difficult to get manpower and materials to the project site.” Poor roads and limited access to the country in general require creative solutions. Mears, a native of Midlothian, Texas, has continued both engineering and officer education. He attended the Battle Staff NonCommissioned Officer course, graduating on the Commandants List. Mears became the first sergeant first class in the 249th to become a certified level two technician by the International Electrical Testing Association. Despite being selected for promotion to master sergeant, Mears chose to become a construction engineer technician, most recently serving in Ebola-stricken West Africa. “As a survey design element for the engineer task force, we knew we would be re-
RSF Republican Women to celebrate 55th year The Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women, Fed. members celebrate their 55th birthday as a club with a special event open to the public on Sunday, April 26. This is one of the oldest clubs in San Diego County serving since 1960. Check-in for the birthday event at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is 5:30 p.m. with program at 6 p.m. Cost is $50. There will be entertainment and elected officials will be attending. The club is at 2857 Via de la Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe. Your check is your reservation. Make check payable to: RSFRWF, P.O. Box 1195, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Please reserve no later than Wednesday, April 22. Contact Jody Bray at 858-756-1906 or lilyjo33@aol.com.
Kajaki hydroelectric dam on the Helmand River. DoD photo by Musadeq Sadeq. (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons sponsible for the designs, and quality assurance/quality control of essentially all construction that was happening in Liberia,” said Mears. Producing Ebola Treatment Unit-specific designs and all road and vertical construction was his detachment’s task. “The flow of the building and how patients flow through the (Ebola Treatment Unit) in the various zones ... are pretty big considerations,” he said. They talked with USAID to get the World Health Organization’s intent for that. “Each site was very different; essentially, we carve out a piece of the jungle — whatever place the local politicians allow. “Getting quality materials in West Africa is very difficult,” added Mears. He and the brigade and battalion’s logisticians had to find local key players who could help. “We were on the streets every day for a month, bouncing from shop to shop — finding out who had what and how to get it.” Procurement was also seriously challenged by the inspection process. “We’d hinge a project of getting a piece of equipment on a certain day and when it would come, it would be either the wrong quality or such poor quality that it would break upon installation.” “Americans feel safe with our power. Liberians don’t have the electrical code like we do in the States,” said Mears, who was faced with some dangerous rewiring of existing local structures. “Imagine a rat’s nest of electrical wiring. Going into a building and seeing fire marks from where it caught fire before, and they kind of rewired it. “I’m proud of what I do. I love being the Survey and Design Detachment commander. Every day I get up and give my guys an opportunity to go out and survey design the heck out of Africa and they love that. That gets me excited,” said Mears. He shines talking about the Gbediah Ebola Treatment Unit, his personal design. He said procurement was honed and everything fell into place in an impressive 23-day build. At least 10 Ebola units have had the Mears hand on them in some way. Aside from his electrical and construction prowess, Mears spent time as a drill sergeant, implanting Army culture. “Trying to get them (the recruits) on the same sheet of music, while you’re under extreme working hours and stressful conditions — was one of the best and worst jobs I’ve ever had in the Army. “I’ve learned so much about myself, about being a leader and about engineering in general with the broad spectrum of my job,” said Mears. A high-ranking officer once told him, “You’re only as good when you leave as the people you impacted and pushed forward on the way out.” CW2 Michael Mears is “powering up” the soldiers under him, with the hope that they “get to where I’m at, if not higher.”
CCA students earn top awards at Science Fair Canyon Crest Academy students earned numerous awards at the March 26 2015 Greater San Diego Science Fair. The students’ research projects covered categories such as Computer Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Materials, Mathematical Science, Medicine-Health Science and Microbiology. CCA students received the following awards: Sweepstakes (highest award and all expenses paid trip to Intel Science Fair in Pittsburgh): Brian Xia Sweepstakes Taiwanese Society Schol-
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R. Roger Rowe School Science Discovery Day
Justin and Conrad practice CPR skills.
Sofia Han teaches 2nd graders how to make goo slime.
Students participated in a variety of unique events at the Annual Science Discovery Day held April 3 at R. Roger Rowe School. The event was funded by the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation. The day is focused on providing the students with “fun learning and discovering opportunities.” One exciting highlight of this year’s Science Discovery Day was a visit by the 17-foot-tall robotic Electric Giraffe, “Russle” (www.electricgiraffe.com). This artistic and impressively-engineered robot has been busy traveling around the country and was present at the White House Maker Faire with President Obama. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
2nd graders have a paper airplane flying contest.
Ranger Kyle with the Angel fish kindergarteners.
RSF School District Superintendent Lindy Delaney, volunteers and teacher Dana Knees. 4th graders learn how to make perfume.
Mary Rose teaches kindergarteners about the planets.
5th graders with Lindsay Lawler and the electric giraffe project.
Julie Buechler helps students construct DNA models using gumballs.
Sarah and Maddie receive instruction on extinguishing fires from RSF Fire Dept. Prevention Specialists Conor Lenehan and Nicole Berry.
Sarah puts out a fire under fire department supervision.
5th graders with Lindsay Lawler and the electric giraffe project.
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‘Over the Top Tables’ Spring Luncheon
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The RSF Community Center’s creative “Over the Top Tables” Spring Luncheon was held April 2 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. Attendees selected a decorating theme for their table and entered the fun design competition. Renowned interior and landscaping decorator Doug Dolezal entertained guests “with inspirational ideas for entertaining in extraordinary ways.” Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
The ‘One Night in Bangkok’ table: Elizabeth Fried, Stacy Shahri, Sarah Neal, Melissa Rene, Phan Kaffka, Brenda Kleege, Jolene Perry, Richelle Aarons
The ’50 Shades of Grey’ table: Resah Hage, Laleh Hanks, Ingrid Fioroni, Jenna Daley, Jen Cobb, Wende King, Maria Chasan
The ‘Vintage USO’ table: Amanda Shapouri, Belinda Young, Jenkie Arnold, Sally LaRocca, Taryn Jones, Cindy Moran, Vanessa Strickland, Michele Weber, Steph Walker, Alexia Bregman, Heather Mubarik, Annette Symon
The ‘Marvel-Us Mamas’ table: Felicia Vieira, Alicia Gaudio, Nicole Mendez, Lisa Sullivan, Silvania Saldivar, Tami Reese, Lauren Gill, Jennifer Gramins, Lisa Pidgeon, Melissa Gilbert The ‘Orange Is the New Black’ table: Front (L to R): Kate Lafleur, Julie Buechler, Hillary KohnkeSunenshine. Back (L to R): Stephanie Smith, Kristin Moss, Kali Kim, Brynn Engelhorn, Sarah Maha, Paige Penock
The ‘Birds of a Feather’ table: Sarah Shaffer, Erica Lucia, Jamie Hampers, Elisabeth Pedder, Lila Jarvis, Genta Luddy, Diana Kupiec, Sabina Woodson, Laura Amaya, Crissy Basser, Nicole Mikles, Erica Shepherd
The ‘Butterflies’ table: Alex Johnson, Tina Bennett, Leslie DeGoler, Kat Botkiss, guest speaker Doug Dolezal, Sophia Alsadek, Koki Reasons
Elisabeth Pedder, Lila Jarvis, Crissy Basser, Genta Luddy
Guest speaker Doug Dolezal with Community Center staff members Michelle Shah, Linda Durket, Kim Swaney
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schools. Some board members suggested reconfiguring the main lobbies at schools so that front office personnel can easily see the campus entrances. Such a project could be funded by a general obligation bond. The district is exploring whether to place a bond on the 2016 ballot. Board members also suggested establishing a committee, which would include parent representatives, to explore safety procedures. “The focus right now is on one school; we want to make sure we reach them all,” Schade said. Sheriff’s crime prevention specialists Gary Rivers and Jonathan Simon recently toured Skyline and compiled a list of recommended security measures for the site. The district plans to have the specialists tour the other school sites, too. They recommended installing mirrors in dark or secluded areas and trimming shrubs to increase visibility, among other ideas. During the meeting, Rivers emphasized the need for a single access point to Skyline, which the district is ensuring by temporarily blocking all access points until permanent fencing is installed. “Having one site where everyone comes on campus and leaves is a good idea,” said Rivers who pointed to Stone Ranch Elementary School and Del Norte High School in 4S Ranch as good examples of secured school sites. The board also heard from parents, who reiterated some of the safety protocols the district is implementing or considering. Speaking on behalf of a group of parents who compiled a list of suggestions, Colleen Curtin asked the district to make all exterior fences at least 6 feet high, install security cameras at all schools, reconfigure school lobbies and add buzzer systems. “I would like to thank the board and the district for taking prompt and successful efforts to alleviate the situation over the past few weeks,” said Curtin, whose children attend Carmel Creek and Solana Santa Fe elementary schools. “Thank you in advance for giving thoughtful consideration to these additional safety measures, and for doing everything we can to keep our children safe.” The district has received some complaints from parents and community members about new safety protocols, such as closing the back gates. At Skyline, for example, staff, parents and community members have gone from having a number of entry points to the school to just one — including the school field, which is open to sports organizations. Although more access may have been more convenient for the adults, Lynch said student safety is the district’s top priority. “What we have to do is make sure that we limit access to our campuses so that there are a couple places we can monitor and see who’s coming on, rather than numerous access points,” she said. “Our focus needs to be on keeping our kids safe. That means that we all need to adjust.” Despite some complaints, the community, for the most part, has been overwhelmingly supportive about the district’s beefed-up security measures, she noted. “I think our community really understands what we are trying to do,” Lynch said.
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, but it could be in the 20 to 25 percent range. “It’s a pretty dire situation. This is the hottest and driest conditions we’ve ever experienced, and even as we’ve reduced use, the conditions drive the demands up,” Bardin said. The Rancho Santa Fe Association’s Committee on the Natural Environment has proposed creating an ad-hoc committee to address the need for water conservation outreach in the community. “We know this has been urgent for a long time, and now it’s critical,” said RSF Association President Ann Boon. “We’re rolling up our sleeves.” Bardin said the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club has been a leader in efficient water use with its turf reduction project and said it is an example of what the community is capable of. Through grant money from the Metropolitan Water District’s Turf Removal Program, the district offers several rebates and incentives for customers who change their property’s landscaping. Bardin said anyone interested in replacing turf should put applications in as soon as possible — additional funding will be provided in the coming year. RSF Association board members Jerry Yahr and Philip
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concerns and has been working on plans to reorganize the Foundation’s structure. At public meetings at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 13 in the Performing Arts Center, the Foundation will announce a new Community Connection arm. “We’re hopeful that they will be as excited about the new developments as we are,” said Bregman. “We think it’s cohesive with what they want, and everybody ends up in a happy place.” While the Foundation hopes to iron out the final details of how its nominating committee will work and whether it will need to change any group bylaws at its April 20 and April 27 meetings, Bregman said they “jumped the gun” and shared what they had in the works with the PTO group because they felt it was in line with what they were discussing. The Foundation’s Community Connection branch plans to have six town hall events per year, as well as monthly forums to get parent input on issues. Minutes of the forums will be shared and, if necessary, issues will be taken up with the school board and RSF School District Superintendent Lindy Delaney. Bregman said the Foundation’s revised structure would have five arms: the parent organization, annual fund, finance, marketing and the endowment. Each will have two representatives who will sit on the executive board. The board has 21 members, and this will streamline the structure, Bregman said. The endowment, which has reached $4.7 million, will also have a formal board, whose members will be introduced at the May meeting. Superintendent Delaney said that she was open to having the PTO conversation, but not sure of the need. “Our Education Foundation is a vital, hardworking organization made up of parent volunteers. In my opinion, there is not a need for another parent organization in our school,” Delaney said. “It would be my hope that the parents interested in organizing a PTO work alongside of the Education Foundation to effect any change needed. We have a wonderful school community, and the best way to maintain a strong school is to work together.” There was a time when R. Roger Rowe had both organizations. The PTO and the Rancho Santa Fe Endowment Fund merged to form the RSF Education Foundation in 2007. At the time, the idea was to clean up the fundraising message for parents, as it had become increasingly difficult to raise the necessary funds. In the past, the PTO raised funds more frequently and in smaller amounts, for classroom supplies and teacher salaries, while the Endowment solicited much larger, long-term gifts and focused mostly on keeping low class sizes. “When the PTO and Foundation merged, the unintended consequence was that an important piece was lost and that’s the parent engagement piece,” Knickrehm said. “Parents need a venue to come together, share experiences, gain input on topics of education to enhance the school and provide a collective feedback to the school. That channel has fizzled.” After the group of parents united on the idea of bringing back a PTO, they tasked Neal and Knickrehm with finding more information. They assert they are not spearheading the effort, and they don’t intend to be “rabble-rousers,” but are simply raising a question. “We value the Foundation; we don’t want to disrupt what they’re doing because it’s really important,” Neal said, noting that the Foundation is a model organization for other school districts and is extremely successful, if not the best, at what they do. Knickrehm said there is a concern that the Foundation isn’t necessarily representative of parents, as it is a corporate structure, not a membership structure. Positions can be held only if the person is a donor at a certain level, and Knickrehm said the nomination process is not as transparent as it could be. “Everybody should have a voice, no matter what level of donation or participation they have,” she said. Superintendent Delaney operates with an “open door
Wilkinson both participated in the turf removal program, removing 30,000 and 15,000 square feet, respectively, from their properties. Bardin thanked the board members for their leadership and setting a good example for the community about what the new future looks like — no more “nice little green lawns.”
policy,” meaning parents are welcome to come to her at any time with any school concerns. The parents complimented Delaney for her willingness to meet with any parent, but they said they feel it would be more effective for her to hear about issues from a PTO, rather than have 20 separate conversations with individuals about one issue. Rather than being “bogged down with squeaky wheels,” a PTO could encourage the administration to be less reactive to concerns and more proactive by engaging more parents and hearing ideas that push the school forward, Neal said. Knickrehm said having more parent involvement would acknowledge that their ideas and opinions are valued. If they are more involved in the process, even if the end result was not what they wanted, she said parents would be satisfied that their voices are being heard and it would result in “less headaches” on the backside. It might slow down the decision-making process, but it would be more efficient in the long run, Neal said. Most of the funds raised by the Foundation go to keeping class sizes small, which is a universal priority. But as Neal pointed out, a PTO allows teachers and parents to initiate funding for additional resources such as equipment or supplies. “It really builds our sense of community for parents to come together and collaborate with the school to make changes that are important to the overall parent community,” Neal said. Many issues the parent group has raised are shared by the Foundation, Bregman said, most notably that in order to be involved on the Foundation board, parents had to either contribute a certain amount of money or to take over a leadership seat. “We realized it was increasingly difficult because not everyone wants to do that — there wasn’t a capacity to join the Foundation without being a part of it,” she said. Under the new Foundation structure, people will still be able to take leadership roles or volunteer if they wish, but they won’t have to take a leadership role to attend and contribute at the town halls or forums. “We never really had that before in the Foundation structure,” Bregman said. “We realized that it was important to have more of a community relationship, that had gotten lost over the last couple of years and we’re excited to be bringing that to the community, allowing everyone to participate in the Foundation by virtue of the fact they have a child in the school.” She said she has shared the Foundation’s plans with the parent group that is interested in forming a PTO in the hope that they would see that their goals were aligned. “They are dead-set on having a new parent organization, and I’ve asked them to give us a chance and see we are very authentic in our desire to do this within our school Foundation,” Bregman said. She said that while she will welcome input and feedback on the Foundation’s organization structure, it would ultimately be up to the Foundation board to decide what makes the most sense for their organization. Bregman said she has been open with the PTO group and even offered one of the parents a leadership role at the Foundation. “I absolutely support them advocating for themselves, and they absolutely should if they feel their needs aren’t being met,” she said. The conversation about a PTO is still one the parent group would like to have. They understand there are still many questions to be answered: Could two organizations slow things down? Do parents really want to be engaged? Is this something that a majority of the school community wants? What it comes down to for Neal and Knickrehm is the parental engagement. Knickrehm said that yes, gathering parent feedback is “messy,” but discussions and debate should be tolerated. “Even at a small school, it still makes sense to do things the best way,” Neal said.
“Having a big rolling lawn is no longer the norm, it isn’t sustainable, ” Bardin said. “We have a challenge ahead of us, but if we work together, we can get there. I’m eternally optimistic.” To learn more about district’s rebates and free residential water savings checkups, visit http://www.sfidwater.org/ and click on the conservation tab.
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Superintendent Rick Schmitt plans to update the greater San Dieguito Union High School District community with a monthly update. Topics will include curriculum, facilities, budget, enrollment, safety, and other specific and special interest topics. Today’s update focuses on new California assessments and school enrollment. The smarter balanced tests reflect higher, more rigorous standards In late April, students across the San Dieguito Union High School District will prepare to take the new Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments in grades 7-8 and 11 as a component of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These tests have been designed to assess both content knowledge as well as critical thinking skills in our students. As I have noted in previous columns, this is a significant shift from what former state standardized tests expected of our students. The former exams focused solely on academic content and material that could be memorized and focused on students’ ability to recall information. The new instructional shifts that are occurring in Common Core classrooms throughout the state include an increase in reading, writing, speaking, and 21st-century skills, and cannot be assessed relying solely on student recall. We have always prided ourselves on the deep level of cognitive rigor that occurs in our classrooms and realize that this new type of assessment will only enhance our students’ academic future and ultimately benefit them in being college- and career-ready. For many years, our AP and Honors students have been assessed on critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the SAT and ACT have been aligned to the Common Core standards and will also assess critical thinking skills. It is important to note that the SBAC assessments are the culmination of ongoing collaboration between the K-12 school community and our post-secondary institutions. As noted in a letter from the leaders of the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (e.g., University of Southern California and Stanford) systems to the State Board of Education in 2014, “Our collaborative efforts will help ensure that the tests measure standards that our K-12 and higher education systems all agree address appropriate expectations for the preparation of high school graduates who are ready to succeed. It is critical that students arrive at college better prepared for the kind of inquiry-based learning and collaborative problem-solving that defines 21st-century learning. These assessments align with our commitment to new learning outcomes to ensure our graduates are ready to succeed in an increasingly complex global environment.” The education community realizes the need to shift to a more accurate testing system that truly assesses the deep level of knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in today’s ever-evolving world. With the introduction of the new standardized testing system, the state of California has taken the unprecedented step of suspending the statewide accountability system in place since 1999 that included a school Academic Performance Index (API). Though each school site will not have an API for this year, we will be able to provide each student with an individual score report. Student Score Reports will be sent home to parents over the summer and will include an overall score, a description of the student’s achievement level for English-Language Arts and Mathematics, and other information. It is important to note that these scores cannot be compared with scores that your child previously received on the STAR Program tests, because this test is based on the new Common Core State Standards, involves different types of test questions, and will not be reported using the STAR Program reporting categories. We look forward to working with our schools, teachers, and families as we begin this new era of assessment in CaliSee SUPERINTENDENT, page 29 LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, e-mail address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits (about 400 words maximum). E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@rsfreview.com. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.
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Education Matters/Opinion Enrollment study group wraps up its work BY MARSHA SUTTON The fourth and final meeting of San Dieguito Union High School District’s enrollment study group was held Feb. 17 and was, as requested in my Feb. 5 column, open to the public, unlike the three previous meetings. After referencing applicable Brown Act clauses as evidence that the meetings should be open, I asked the Marsha Sutton district what basis it had for closing the meetings. That legal evidence was never forthcoming, even though district officials said counsel had been asked to provide support to back its position. I maintain to this day that the closed meetings were illegal, and the district maintains to this day that it had every right to keep the meetings closed. Once the decision was made to open the meetings to the public, apparently the directive to the lawyers was dropped. Yet SDUHSD superintendent Rick Schmitt said at the Feb. 19 board meeting that the study group meetings were “not illegal and fully transparent.� Although the point is now moot, it would be best not to continue to say the closed meetings were legal if evidence is not provided to support that position. The issue remains relevant to ensure that future meetings don’t violate open meetings laws. At SDUHSD’s Feb. 5 board meeting, trustee John Salazar advocated for open
meetings, and asked, “How much is it costing the district to ‘lawyer up’ to defend against the view that the boundary meetings should be open?� Trustee Maureen “Mo� Muir agreed. “We need transparency in the district with boundary meetings,� she said. SDUHSD associate superintendent of educational services Mike Grove said, “It’s an ad hoc committee and not decision-making,� he said. “We can open it up, but is that in the best interest?� “It’s ethical to open it up,� Muir responded, saying she’d like to attend the study group meetings. Grove further justified the closed meetings, saying they were transparent because the district posted reports on its website after each meeting. But how would the public know the reports were complete, without being present? Pre-screened information can be incomplete, misleading or non-descriptive. Debates need to be heard to gain a full understanding of what has transpired. Someone choosing which information to select for public disclosure is not transparency. Study group member Sarah Gardner, who spoke at the Feb. 5 meeting, raised another reason why the meetings should remain closed. She said members would be reluctant to speak up and share their thoughts openly if they knew the press might be there to report what was said. “The focus should be on the information instead of attacking the process,� Gardner said. But at the open Feb. 17 study group
meeting, it was clear that the presence of the public and the press did not deter a lively conversation and healthy debate about boundaries and enrollment. Members were actively engaged as they discussed all their options. Comparing the open and closed meetings, several members said afterward they saw no difference in the level of engagement and free discussion. Grove also argued that if the public and press only heard piecemeal discussions without the background given to members in the early meetings, incomplete or inaccurate information might be transmitted. “Snippets only lead to greater confusion,� he said. Ironically, at the conclusion of that fourth study group meeting, members all agreed that the public needed to be better informed of the facts and legal constraints facing the district. Too bad the press and public weren’t allowed to sit in on the meetings from the start, so more information could have been disseminated earlier. Next steps The next step in the process, now that the study group meetings have concluded, is to reach out to the community directly. In March, Grove held four “town hall� meetings to inform interested parents of the five boundary proposals under consideration, and provide foundational background information on the process and legal requirements associated with boundary changes and enrollment options. He’ll hold several more town hall meetings for elementary families April 14 and 15, and the district will then conduct a survey of district and elementary families in late April. “After that, I will see how complex the
feedback is,â€? Grove said in an email. The study group may reconvene (in another open meeting, hopefully) to review and analyze the feedback from the town hall meetings and surveys. That would likely be in May, Grove said. But another meeting is uncertain. “I don’t want to have a meeting just to have a meeting,â€? he said. “If the group can help ‌ then we’d meet. If there’s no real purpose to meet, then we wouldn’t.â€? Grove hopes to present the information to the school board in June, for trustees to discuss, consider and make a final decision on possible boundary and enrollment policy changes. The study group will make no recommendation. The wrap-up With the study group meetings concluded, consultant Leonard Steinberg has ended his contract with the district to facilitate the meetings. Now that Steinberg’s services are no longer needed, the final bill has been tallied. Grove said the total amount paid to Steinberg for facilitating the four meetings came to $22,452.50 – that’s 64.15 hours of work at $350 per hour. Steinberg’s contract and his hourly rate were approved by the school board last year by a vote of 4 to 1, with Salazar opposed. The vote was taken before Muir was seated on the school board. Since taking the oath of office, Muir – along with Salazar – has repeatedly objected to the cost to hire Steinberg, as have many in the community. After witnessing a portion of the open fourth study group meeting, I felt Steinberg did a decent job, despite my criticism of his hourly rate. Still, someone from the County Office of Education could certainly have led these See EDUCATION, page 29
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Middle school and high school enrollment On March 18, we were very excited to announce that all students who legally participated in our high school selection process this spring were admitted to their school of choice for the 2015-16 school year. This included all incoming freshmen as well as all upper- grade students. We were able to accomplish this thanks to working diligently to efficiently utilize existing facilities at each of our high schools and due to increased long-range capacity solutions at three of our high schools, all part of our long-range facilities master plan and the associated Prop AA funding. Our goal each year is to do our very best to accommodate all students at their first-choice school.
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In addition to high school enrollment, we were also able to admit close to 600 transfers among our five middle schools for the 2015-16 school year. Every SDUHSD middle school student who applied for an intra-district transfer to a middle school within our district was approved for the 2015-16 school year. This was due to available capacity at each middle school, including Carmel Valley MS for the first time in a decade. With the fall 2015 opening of our new Pacific Trails MS, we had enough capacity at each of our five middle schools to accommodate all transfer requests, which means that each middle school student will also attend his or her first-choice school in 2015-16. Transfers are from within SDUHSD boundaries. SDUHSD does not accept students from outside the school district. Moving forward, we continue to work with our community to examine how we can best accommodate enrollment demand at our high schools in the future. Our High
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meetings, at no charge, just as effectively. Twenty-two thousand dollars is a lot of money for a district that’s always scrambling for funds. At the start of that fourth meeting, Steinberg moderated a discussion about the press, as members wanted to discuss whether the meetings should be open or closed. A conversation about the proper role of the media is absolutely appropriate, given the controversy over the study group’s transparency. And a conversation about the content of my column calling for open meetings, also seems on task. But how long should a skilled facilitator let a judgmental discussion continue in a large group format about one writer, criticizing her knowledge, motives and credibility? Thanks to Rick Schmitt for calling a halt to the public pile-on and for recognizing that the subject was off-topic, inappropriate and a waste of both time and money – and thanks also to Mo Muir who offered a public apology on behalf of the board. I’ve certainly been called worse things than a pot-stirrer and had my writing ability challenged, but is this really a topic worth $350 an hour of the district’s money? — Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.
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edge of the property is not within the Covenant. The easement extends 1,400 feet and is 12 feet wide, connecting this portion of the Coast to Crest to Escondido. The trail will not interfere with the RSF Association trail of wood chips and organic mulch that runs parallel to the easement. The Association’s trail committee came up with some conditions to place on the easement so that it can be revoked in the event that any conditions are not addressed. Roberts said the biggest issue is maintenance and how to limit outsiders’ access to the Association. Access to the Covenant would be limited by barriers, fencing, rocks to stop vehicle passage and the natural topography — the steep embankments make it pretty difficult to leave the trail, Roberts said. The Association will also not permit any grading of the trail. “The trail gets quite steep, and they would prefer it to not be so steep, but we don’t want them to come in and grade,” Roberts said. Any further improvements to the easement would require approval by the Association’s Covenant Design Review Committee.
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VACCINATIONS jority of district students. It’s imperative that students are able to attend schools free of any overall safety and health concerns, so I am in support of this resolution.” Public health officials believe an immunization rate of 95 percent is critical to minimizing the potential risk of a disease outbreak. California is one of only 17 states that allows parents to enroll their children in school unvaccinated through a personal belief exemption. SB277 would prohibit children from attending any public elementary school or child care center unless they have been fully immunized against a list of 10 various diseases, including measles, mumps, and pertussis, and any other disease determined appropriate in the future. The only exemption allowed would be for medical reasons; Mississippi and West Virginia are the only states to allow no opt-outs except for medical reasons. “For me, I keep coming back to the overarching concern that there are increasing numbers of unvaccinated students in this area,” said district Board President Beth Hergesheimer, noting some numbers are above what is considered safe for public health. All of the district’s feeder school districts exceed the threshold established by the state of 2.5 percent for unvaccinated children. The highest opt-out rates are at Olivenhain Pioneer at 16 percent, Encinitas Union with 11.6 percent, and Rancho Santa Fe School District with about 8 percent. The Del Mar Union School District has about a 3.8 percent opt-out rate and Solana Beach district is at 3.3 percent. Six parents spoke against the bill during public comment, arguing in favor of informed consent. Kelly Haas said that she doesn’t want the “sensationalized account” of the Disneyland measles outbreak to drive this bill. Haas said there have been zero deaths due to measles reported since 2003, while 108 deaths can be attributed to the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. Amy Mitten-Smith said her son had extreme reactions to vaccinations and said they can cause autism and other neurological disorders, adding that the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has paid out $2.8 billion to those who suffered adverse effects.
ACCOUNTING system,” he said. Treasurer Kim Eggleston said he was happy to see the switch after the problems that accumulated over the years because of a misunderstanding of accounting principles. The board has also requested a “quick and easy” financial dashboard review that members will view monthly. Eggleston said dashboards created in the past were too confusing and changed every time the board had a new treasurer. In the interest of efficiency, Eggleston recommended the form be kept as a simple, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)-oriented form that can’t be changed with each treasurer. Overton said he and May would come up with a possible dashboard form and present it to the finance committee and to the board for review. Overton said it was unfortunate but necessary that they had to discuss the topic of the discrepancies at the meeting. “We want you to know what’s going on, and we’re handling it in the best way possible,” he said. “We have nowhere to go but up from here. We’re pointing in the right direction; we have stabilized things.” As the RSF Association board has been diligent in looking into all major services in the organization, members also recently
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“Why are children asked to carry an unsafe burden?” asked parent Ivana Nedic. “I’m calling for safe, ethical and individual vaccine practices, I’m calling for the choice to say yes, I’m calling for the choice to say no, I’m calling for the choice of freedom.” David Jackson said he’s raised his family on the values of faith and freedom, and the freedom of religion was what the country was built upon. He said there has to be a better solution than SB 277. “I’m not so much anti-vaccine, but prosafety and the freedom of choice,” said parent Bo Molocznik. “This bill rips that away from us.” Trustee John Salazar, who requested that the bill come before the board, said he had heard what the parents had to say regarding the issues of religious and personal freedoms, but noted that his job as an elected official is to look out for the greater good of society. Salazar remarked on how lucky people are to have vaccines, speaking about how before Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, the disease was a huge fear among families in the 1950s and thousands of children were crippled by polio. As early as five years ago, he said, there was an outbreak in India and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation stepped in to provide vaccinations. He was then shouted down by parents about Bill Gates’ methods to provide health care and vaccinations to underdeveloped countries. “I absolutely feel that we, as a school board, should support this bill,” Salazar said. “We’re elected to look out for the welfare of children and teachers in this district.” He reminded those expressing their frustration at the board’s action that the trustees are elected, and in the next election they could let their votes speak. One anti-SB 277 parent approached the board at the conclusion the meeting and apologized for the heated reactions. SB 277 is now moving through the Senate health and fiscal committees and must pass the Senate floor by June 5. If the bill goes to the Assembly, it must pass the floor by Sept. 11. Brian Stenzler, president of the California Chiropractic Association, said that while the vote may be symbolic, it carries a lot of weight.
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evaluated requests for proposals for their banking services. Four finalists were selected: the existing provider, Union Bank, as well as Wells Fargo Bank, Torrey Pines Bank and Bank of America. The Association has decided to stay with Union Bank, but the banking relationship has changed in a very positive way, Overton said. Union Bank will offer a significantly superior interest rate of 3.25 percent for the Association’s $4.5 million Golf Club loan — 75 basis points fewer than what the Association pays right now, resulting in a $275,000 savings over the life of the loan. Union Bank also reduced its banking fees and made internal adjustments to better facilitate Association investment and reporting needs. The board offered kudos to Eggleston for initiating the review of the Association’s banking practices. They said the take-away is that they should look at their major vendors on a regular basis to make sure they are getting the best deal. They are also evaluating their legal firm services and are down to two new firms in addition to their existing firm. “Imagine that, running an HOA like a business,” board member Philip Wilkinson remarked.
“This guy messed with the wrong girl and the wrong community,” said the victim’s father, Mike Paeske, at the news conference. Photo by Kristina Houck
ARRESTED Glenn Doshay is a San Diego businessman and minority stake owner of the San Diego Padres. Doshay’s brother lives near Skyline School but officials said there is no connection — to their knowledge — between the suspect, the victim and the school. Doshay’s arrest occurred nine days after the incident. Witnesses reported seeing a man about 3:30 p.m. March 23 on the campus on Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Although authorities initially said they did not believe the man physically assaulted the girl, they learned after talking with the victim that she fought the suspect as he threatened her. The suspect approached the girl as she was heading to an after-school program. He reportedly told her that if she wanted to see her mother again she should cooperate. He allegedly put his hand over her mouth, tried to wrap packing tape around her head and attempted to pick her up, according to officials. The girl kicked and screamed, attracting the attention of teachers and staff. The suspect ran. The girl was
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Jack Doshay was arrested in the attempted abduction of a child at Skyline Elementary School. Photo courtesy of San Diego County Sheriff’s Department not physically injured. The victim’s father detailed the attempted kidnapping in a mass email March 24 to help catch the suspect and prevent similar incidents. In the email, he encouraged parents to talk with their children about “stranger danger.” “Never in our wildest dreams would we think this could happen to us,” he wrote. “Please forward to as many people you can to help prevent it from happening to others.” The email, which was shared on local blogs and
social media sites, helped bring attention to the case. Based on the accounts of the victim, teachers and staff, the Sheriff’s Department released a composite sketch March 24 of the suspect. The suspect was described as a white man in his 40s, about 6 feet tall with a medium build, light brown hair and tan skin. According to booking records, Doshay is 6 feet 2 inches tall, 165 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. Volunteers helped distribute the sketch to local businesses around the community. In the days following the incident, the Sheriff’s Department and San Diego County Crime Stoppers received more than 150 calls and tips. The department looked at several potential suspects, Gore said, but detectives focused on Doshay. “San Diego County families can sleep a little bit better knowing that one less threat isn’t out there on the street,” said Paeske, who thanked friends, neighbors, police and the greater community. “Now we begin the process of healing.”
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provided for elementary school students. Foreign language classes are offered to district students at the middle school level. The district serves grades K-8. The district hired a consultant at a cost of $6,000 to conduct the survey, and the questions were drafted with the assistance of a special committee formed for the purpose. Delaney declined to release the survey on April 2, instead preferring to keep it under wraps until it is sent to district parents. The superintendent said she hopes to bring results from the survey to the board at its May meeting, although she said it could be June before a final report is compiled. District teachers have also been surveyed on the issue, she said.
Poll of the Week at www.rsfreview.com Do you think the RSF Village needs a grocery store? YES: 81 percent NO: 18 percent This week’s question: In light of the attempted abduction at Skyline School, do you think schools should install video cameras? Yes or No
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Ben Vereen to entertain at North Coast Rep’s 2015 Spotlight Gala
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Legendary actor and song and dance man Ben Vereen will headline North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Spotlight Gala on April 26 (see story at right, page B3). The Spotlight Gala, the theatre’s major annual fundraiser, will be held at Del Mar Country Club. Vereen won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award as “Best Actor in a Musical” for his performance on Broadway in Pippin. He has appeared in a number of movies and television shows as well. Other Broadway roles have included the Wizard of Oz in Wicked, Fosse, I’m Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grind, Jelly’s Last Jam and more. On television, he is remembered for his performance as Chicken George in Alex Haley’s “Roots” mini-series in the 1970’s and Louis Armstrong in “Louis Armstrong–Chicago Style. “ The Spotlight Gala is North Coast Rep’s major annual fundraiser. The Spotlight Gala will feature a cocktail reception, a sumptuous dinner, silent auction and live auctions, a sleight of hand magician, a guitarist and other entertainment. The event is chaired by Jeri and Richard Rovsek, assisted by cochairs Jean and David Laing and Marina and Rafael Pastor. The guests will be greeted with a signature drink, The Market Fizz, created for the event by The Market Restaurant in Del Mar. The silent auction treasures offered are many. •lunch with Judith Ivey (actress and director) •lunch with Dick Enberg (the voice of the Padres) •framed photograph of Jimi Hendrix •week for two at Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming •$500 Home Furnishing Package from
WeRHome Live auction items include: •Napa wine tasting for six with transportation via private jet is available, private tastings at top wineries, and then retire to the comforts of Villagio Inn and Spa, touted by Town and Country Magazine as “a pleasure seeker’s heaven.” •Four-night stay for two in Telluride, Colorado with breakfasts, dinner and wine included. •Dinner with Artistic Director David Ellenstein, and his wife, Denise. at The Market Restaurant and Bar in Del Mar. The evening includes a chef’s pairing with wine tasting created by Chef Carl Schroeder who will serve a four-course tasting menu, and Sommelier Brian Donegan who will pair each course with a carefully selected wine or beer. The Honorary Chair of the Spotlight Gala is Ken Baca. The Honorary Committee includes Dr. Jeffrey and Carol Chang, Gigi Cramer, Dr. Cynthia and Martin Davis, Berit and Tom Durler, Lee and Frank Goldberg, Lola and Walter Green, Jerry and Jill Hall, Leonard Hirsch, Sharon Rosen Leib and Richard Leib, Jo Ann Kilty, Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky, Prof. Marianne McDonald, Ph.D., Dr. Allen and Judy Moffson, Walter Oliver, Dori and Jeff Patterson, Supervisor Dave Roberts, The Honorable H. Lee and Marjorie Sarokin, Sharon and Jerome Stein, Hannah Step, Jeanette Stevens, Molli and Arthur Wagner, Nancy Weiss, Dr. Charles and Judith Wheatley, Dr. Steve and Lynne Wheeler and Susan Winbigler. Jeri and Richard Rovsek, the Laings and the Pastors serve on the working committee with Leslie Cater, Renee Nay Carter, Connie Coe, Marion Dodson, Neville Engelbrecht, Holly Smith Jones, Bill Kerlin, Julie Sarno,
Sharon Stein, Marilyn Tedesco and Leslie Zwail. Tickets to the Spotlight Gala begin at $300 per person and also are available at the patron level for $500 and $1,000 per person. Tables of 10 are available. For further information, contact Julie Sarno at julie@northcoastrep.org or 858-2155, Ext. 224. Located in Solana Beach, North Coast Rep is now in its 33rd season. Under the direction of Artistic Director David Ellenstein
and Managing Director Bill Kerlin, North Coast Repertory Theatre produces seven main stage plays each season. A respected professional regional theatre, North Coast Repertory has been located in Solana Beach for 33 years. North Coast Rep’s next show is Paul Slade Smith’s Unnecessary Farce, opening in previews on April 15. Visit www.northcoastrep.org
Rady Foundation commits $100 million to benefit UCSD Rady School of Management UC San Diego has announced that the Rady Family Foundation has made a $100 million commitment to help recruit and retain faculty and fund strategic priorities at the Rady School of Management. “What a magnificent first 10 years — and the school is just getting started,” said Ernest Rady. “Dean Sullivan and other leaders within the community held a vision of a business school in a symbiotic relationship with the innovative culture of our region. The school is already exceeding expectations, and there is so much more to come.” For Rady, one of San Diego’s most prominent philanthropists and business leaders, this recent commitment to the Rady School is driven by his “Return on Life (ROL)” philosophy. “We want the resources that we’ve been fortunate enough to accumulate to go to help other people,” he explained. Visit www.rady.ucsd.edu.
Vegas comes to RSF with ‘Simply Sinatra’ Las Vegas style entertainment is coming to Rancho Santa Fe in the form of Steve Lippia with his newest program, “Simply Sinatra.” In this rousing Frank Sinatra tribute show, Lippia interprets the best of the Big Band era and American classic pop by bringing back the timeless appeal of the “Ol’ Blue Eyes” repertoire, including “That’s Life,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Night and Day,” “All the Way,” “New York New York” and more favorites! Come to the Village Church Fellowship Hall on May 9 as Steve Lippia belts out many of Sinatra’s greatest hits. Doors open at 6 p.m. with concert at 7 p.m. This concert is “cabaret style,” with reserved seating at tables of 10. All are invited to BYO wine/beverage and picnic finger-food to enjoy with your friends before the concert. Community Concerts will provide wine glasses at decorated tables, plus iced water and hot coffee. You can see a short video clip of Lippia at www.ccrsf.org. Tickets for “Sinatra” can also be purchased with MasterCard and Visa online. Checks are always appreciated, credit cards also accepted, by mail: PO Box 2781, RSF 92067.
Tuesday, Tues sd day, April 14: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.–8:30 8:30 p.m. Explore exciting careers in ocean science. Meet scientists and professionals from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium who are involved in a diverse array of careers. Gain valuable resources while learning more about ocean related STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professions. Open to students attending grades 6– 12. Ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Members: $10 Public: $12 Splash Café will be open prior to the event. RSVP: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu
CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: SINATRA CENTENNIAL Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 8 p.m. Jacobs Music Center/Copley Symphony Hall Tickets: $99, $67, $42, $27 Multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy® and five-time Grammy® Award-nominated entertainer makes his La Jolla Music Society debut with his big band, celebrating the music of Ol' Blue Eyes. (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org
Laugh-in: Art, Comedy, Performance Through April 19 MCASD La Jolla Laugh-in: Art, Comedy, Performance explores the recent turn toward comedic performance in contemporary art. The exhibition presents the work of 20 artists who engage strategies of stand-up comedy as a means to reframe questions surrounding performance, audience, and public speech. www.mcasd.org MCASD La Jolla 858 454 3541 700 Prospect Street
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ATHENAEUM JAZZ AT TSRI continues
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Willie Jones III Quintet
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 PM All stars! Jones on drums, past Ralph Moore on sax, Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet, Eric Reed on piano, and veteran jazz artist Buster Williams on bass.
SFJAZZ Collective Directed by Christopher Ashley Single Tickets go on sale April 18th! LaJollaPlayhouse.org
Monday, April 20, at 7:30 PM An 8 piece group of today’s top jazz artists: alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón, tenor saxophonist David Sánchez, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, trombonist Robin Eubanks, pianist Edward Simon, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Obed Calvaire. Tickets: $30 members, $35 nonmembers ljathenaeum.org/jazz-at-tsri (858) 454-5872
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Vereen’s mission: exposing youngsters to the arts, because ‘life itself is an art form’ • Actor/dancer to entertain NC Rep supporters April 26 at Spotlight Gala, after awards show at Balboa Theater BY LESLIE CARTER Ben Vereen, the legendary actor and song and dance man, will entertain supporters of the North Coast Repertory Theater during the Spotlight Gala 2015 on April 26. He will come to the gala immediately after being the impresario of the second Ben Vereen Awards at the Balboa Theater. The awards, in partnership with Broadway San Diego, and with support from San Diego Credit Union, elect the top two musical theater stars from local high schools, awards them $10,000 each and sends them on to compete in New York City for a chance on Broadway. This year the scope of the competition will be enlarged, to expose more local high school students to the arts. Vereen’s career, which began in the late ’60s, shot skyward during his run in the Broadway musical “Pippin,” which brought him a Tony Award as Best Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance in 1973. He also had a key role in the award-winning movie “All That Jazz.” He stormed onto television as Chicken George in “Roots” in the ’70s, and has been active ever since. His last listed TV appearance on IMDB.com is an episode of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” comedy series, alongside nonagenarian actress Betty White. Q: When you got to the High School of the Performing Arts in New York, were you already a singer or a dancer? A. I liked singing. I liked dancing. I
loved doing it. I was immersed in it. I wasn’t looking at is as a career, I just loved the fact of doing it. I wasn’t thinking about Broadway. I wasn’t thinking of the movies. It was about enjoying the moment at the time as a child. It was loving the performing. Q. Do you remember some of the experiences that you had there that gave you a clearer idea of what direction you would take? A. I was a modern dance major. They taught me the classics — in modern dance, ballet, and character. And Dr. Woods (David Woods, a protégé of Martha Graham) taught us acting, because every dance has a story that you dance to. Q. Did you have a mentor during your early career? A. Many. James Earl Jones, Sammy Davis, Jr., Marlon Brando, Bob Fosse, Tom O’Horgan, Shirley MacLaine, Liza Minnelli … Q. These are people that you have worked with. Were you mentoring and learning from each other? A. That’s exactly what happens. Q. Does your career have a most significant event? A. Well, I know that people like to reference things, and probably some would say Chicken George in “Roots,” Leading Player in “Pippin” or Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” but … now I like to stay in the present. I’m present here now in San Diego working with the Ben Vereen Awards. Q. Tell me about the importance of
Ben Vereen has started an initiative for kids in inner-city schools called “Wellness Through the Arts.” Courtesy photo the Ben Vereen Awards to you. A. I have started an initiative for kids in the inner-city schools called “Wellness Through the Arts” and it is part of the BVA because my philosophy is that art is a form of life. The self is an art form and what has been done was to separate ourselves from our art. And I want to bring it closer together. I’m finding kids troubled with diabetes, obesity, bullying and low-self-esteem. They have a story. I get them to tell their story by writing a two-page essay or a two-minute video. Q. What will happen with these essays and videos? A. We will pick five of those essays this year. Five of
them will win $500 apiece toward their schooling. Thirty-five kids have submitted the first year. We have given them a title: “My Best Day (how I overcame).” We have a wonderful video by a young girl about obesity that will bring a tear to your eye. The winners will come to the Ben Vereen Awards. They’ll rub elbows with kids that are in the arts, who will be performing and who want to go on. And you never know, one of those kids could be like me — ot knowing what the performing arts could do for my life. (Somebody said “You, kid from the streets”) and it changed my entire life. Some of the kids we will reach won’t know anything about the arts, but through their stories they’ll express their inner conversations. You get kids talking about bullying; having real conversations about dealing with diabetes. You get them talking about obesity, and it’s not an ogre any longer. It’s not the ... elephant in the room because they are talking about it. So our job as facilitaSee VEREEN, page B23
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Latin-American superstar Lila Downs comes to Symphony Hall BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT The latest (and hottest!) performer in San Diego Symphony’s International Passport Series, which has included Chinese acrobats, Argentine tango dancers, Russian ballet and the Vienna Boys Choir, is superstar singer/ songwriter Lila Downs, soaring into Symphony Hall on April 17 with her back-up band, La Misteriosa. She may not be a household word here, but this daughter of a Mixtec Indian singer and a Minnesota art professor has made a name for herself in World Music with her soulful renditions of Latin-American songs. Born in the Mexican state of Oaxa- “Balas y Chocolate” (“Bullets and Chocolate”) is the new ca, and partly raised in Min- RCA album by Lila Downs. Courtesy photo nesota and California, she has won Latin and American Grammys, and has been featured at international jazz festivals, the Latino Inaugural Ball for President Obama, the opening ceremonies for the 2011 Pan American Games and the 2012 Latin Grammys on Univision. She had a small but notable part as the Tango Singer in Julie Taymor’s 2012 film “Frida,” and sang one of the songs from that score at the 75th Academy Awards show. And maybe we should mention that her look is as gorgeous as her sound? Lila Downs’ unique style is a rich mix of the traditional music of Mexico with touches of jazz, blues, country, hip-hop and flamenco. She considers herself a social activist, singing out on behalf of indigenous people, compassionate human connections and the environment. She has previously performed at 4th & B, House of Blues and Humphreys, but this will be her first appearance at Symphony Hall, and the first part of a U.S./Canadian tour to promote the release of her latest album, “Balas y Chocolate” (“Bullets and Chocolate”), which addresses some of the problems in Mexico and the rest of the world. “I think songwriters have the unique capacity to give a voice to the voiceless, and stir emotions in people who might otherwise want to turn away,” Downs said. “Music really
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penetrates the body and soul, and I love touring, because the band and I get a chance to interact with our audiences face to face.” Another thing she loves about touring is that it’s a family affair, including her husband and musical director Paul Cohen, who also plays saxophone in the band, and their 4-yearold son, Benito. If you’ve never heard Lila Downs before, now would be a great time to do so. You can expect passionate protest songs, upbeat folk tunes, lush ballads. It doesn’t really matter whether you understand the language. Your body and soul will feel what she’s singing about. San Diego Symphony International Passport Series: Lila Downs, performing with her band, La Misteriosa (San Diego Symphony will not perform); 8 p.m. April 17, Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. Tickets: $20-$85; call 619-235-0804; visit sandiegosymphony.com.
‘Spring Mansion Party’ at private estate April 11 to benefit Helen Woodward Center A “Spring Mansion Party” will be held at a private Rancho Santa Fe estate at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Attendees and contributors include celebrity fashion designer Andre Soriano, who has designed a special fashion show for this event. Kaya Jones, former Pussy Cat Doll, will sing with Atomic Groove. Funds raised will benefit the Helen Woodward Center for Animals in Rancho Santa Fe. Reserve tickets at https://rsfmansionparty.eventbrite.com.
Morgan Run nutritionist/trainer offers full-day wellness workshop May 2 Certified nutritionist Kelly Jean Dammeyer, a master fitness trainer and life coach and owner of Kelly Jean Wellness, at the Morgan Run Club & Resort, is offering a Total Wellness Breakthrough Workshop from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 2 at the resort. All three aspects of wellness — nutrition, fitness and lifestyle support — will be covered. Participants will get Dammeyer’s entire Blood Sugar Stabilizing Nutrition Program, a customized fitness program, proven tools for moving past fears and challenges, and more. To register, visit www.KellyJeanWellness.com.
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Tour de Cure sets wheels in motion at fairgrounds April 18 to help diabetes research BY KRISTINA HOUCK Hundreds of cyclists are expected to raise awareness and funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy during the annual Tour de Cure on April 18 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “We try and make events that provide people with a way to make a difference for themselves, both physically and mentally, and be involved in helping find a cure,” said John Correia, associate director of the American Diabetes Association’s greater San Diego area chapter, which covers San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties. “That’s what Tour de Cure is all about.” Founded in 1960, the local chapter hosts the cycling event and three walks every year to support the national association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. The American Diabetes Association has funded innovative research to combat diabetes since 1955. In 2010, the association funded more than $34 million in research at 125 leading research institutions across the country. The local Tour de Cure is part of the association’s annual event, which first took place in 1991 in California and New York. Today, there are cycling events in 44 states. Nearly 850 people participated in the local Tour de Cure last year, raising $365,000. The event, which took place in Temecula, was originally scheduled for Torrey Pines High School but was postponed after the 2014 wildfires. This year, the chapter expects close to 1,000 participants with the goal to raise $420,000. Funds will benefit diabetes research, education and advocacy. “This is our first year at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and we’re very excited about that,” Correia said. ‘We are very hopeful to make the Del Mar Fairgrounds our start and finish location going forward. We think it’s a great location, and we think the community is very excited about the opportunity to partner with us and raise awareness.” More than 2.5 million people are living with diabetes in the local chapter’s area. Almost 30 million people have diabetes in the United States. Approximately 1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year. San Diego native Guillermo Ybarra is one of the millions of Americans who has battled diabetes. Ybarra recalled driving on July 4, 2013, when his vision became blurry. When he awakened the next morning with blurry vision again, he made a doctor’s appointment. He was soon diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the age of 34. “I was kind of in denial,” said Ybarra, a Chula Vista resident whose parents have diabetes. His cousin also lost his sight from the disease. “I didn’t want to believe this could happen to me. How could I be OK one minute and not the next?” Despite his diagnosis, Ybarra did not change his eating and exercise habits. At his heaviest, he was 369 pounds. When he finally decided to make a change, he took up some active hobbies, including cycling, and joined a weight-loss program. Now 36, he has lost 119 pounds and is diabetes-free.
Above: Ybarra is more active now than he was when he first got his diabetes diagnosis. Right: He lost 119 pounds and is diabetes-free. “It is amazing,” Ybarra said. “It was one of my goals to beat diabetes.” He will be riding in the upcoming Tour de Cure for the second consecutive year. During the event there will be four different routes: a 100-mile, 62-mile and 29-mile ride, as well as a 1-mile loop Family Fun Ride. The 29-mile ride is symbolic of the almost 30 million Americans with diabetes. “This event makes me feel like I’m not alone,” Ybarra said. “We’re all in this together.” There will be more than 25 vendors, a taco truck and beer available at the event. All participants will receive a free lunch and medal. Those who raise $1,000 or more will receive VIP treatment with a massage and a free beer. All riders participating in the Tour de Cure can also register for the 2016 Tour de Cure for free. “We’re always looking for volunteers, and we’re always looking for people to help us move our mission forward with donations,” Correia said. “Donations of any amount are always welcome.” For information or to register for the American Diabetes Association San Diego Tour de Cure, visit www.diabetes.org/sandiegotourdecure. Enter “LUCKY7REG” to register for the event for just $7. Participants must raise a minimum of $200.
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La Jolla Concours d’Elegance VIP soirees showcase luxury, style The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance has become an internationally sought-after “Save The Date” for automobile aficionados but also has grown in its stronghold for social calendars as the place to see and be seen. The Friday and Saturday evening VIP receptions hosted at La Jolla Cove are the talk of the spring event season. • On Friday, April 10, a deliciously elegant VIP reception, the Rolls-Royce Motor Car Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party, will be held at the recently remodeled historical hotel, La Valencia, to welcome car enthusiasts from around the globe for the launch of the annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. Guests will be escorted into the private event through the showcase of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on display flanking the “Pink Lady” entrance. Once inside the exclusive party, the culinary genius of acclaimed Chef James Montejano will excite the palates of all attendees, especially the foodies. Lively entertainment will keep the rhythm of the enticing evening focused on the bevy of beautiful cars, artwork, and luxury; all of which have become the signature of the La Jolla Concours weekend. — 7-10 p.m., La Valencia Hotel, $150 per person • An oceanfront, sunset soiree is the ultimate indulgence when visiting La Jolla. The exclusive Runaway with the La Jolla Concours Circus VIP reception on Saturday, April 11, will be a stunning interlude before the big event on Sunday. Held on the bluffs of La Jolla Cove at the Ellen Browning Scripps Park, this red carpet soiree will transform the blank space into a magical venue filled with exquisite cars, incredible food from a multitude of San Diego’s top restaurants, and live entertainment. Party-goers will enjoy lounging about seaside with a cocktail and bites, savoring the anticipation of exquisite vehicles to be showcased the next day in the very same location. — 6-9 p.m., Ellen Browning Scripps Park (La Jolla Cove), $150 per person • The main events, La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and La Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours, on Sunday, April 12, will feature 300-plus spectacular, exemplary vehicles situated along the Pacific Ocean and will include offerings from fabulous vendors and exciting offers from top-notch sponsors. General admission tickets include two tastings from the wine and craft beer garden and a commemorative program. Children under 14 are free. VIP tickets include the above general admission benefits, plus a signed poster from the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance official artist Scott Jacobs, free lunch from incredible restaurants, hosted wines, craft beers, and cocktails courtesy of Blanchard, Krasner & French from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ellen Browning Scripps Park (La Jolla Cove), $40 general admission in advance, $50 general admission event day, $125 VIP tickets; Ultimate VIP Package $325 per person: VIP access to the Concours and Friday and Saturday Amid the celebration, funds raised at the 11th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance will
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Actors use ‘Unnecessary Farce’ to bring the laughs at North Coast Rep BY DIANA SAENGER Zany entertainment awaits those who go to see the award-winning comedy “Unnecessary Farce” by Paul Slade Smith on stage at North Coast Repertory Theatre April 15 through May 10. With more than 155 productions to date, the show has received glowing reviews — “dazzlingly funny,” “unrelentingly funny plot” and “funniest two hours of theater I have seen in several years.” Director Matthew Wiener said the run at NCRT would mark its San Christopher Williams (back), Jacque Wilke and Jessica John (center), and David McBean (front) in Paul Slade Diego premiere. Playscript.com summa- Smith’s ‘Unnecessary Farce’ at the North Coast Repertory rizes the plot this way: In a Theatre through May 10. Photo by Aaron Rumley cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. “Since I have directed several NCRT comic farces, like ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ and ‘Perfect Wedding,’ artistic director David Ellenstein asked if I would direct ‘Unnecessary Farce,’” Wiener said. “I love working on this kind of material. These plays are so fun, and I love making audiences laugh. This play has wonderful performers, some I’ve worked with before, which is really grand.” The cast includes: Ted Barton (Mayor Meekly), Dagmar Krause Fields (Mary Meekly), Jessica John (Karen Brown), David McBean (Todd), John Nutten (Agent Frank), Jacque Wilke (Officer Billie Dwyer) and Christopher M. Williams (Officer Eric Sheridan). “Good farce, well done, is demanding and requires a lot from its actors throughout the entire production,” Wiener said. “It requires plenty of musicality to get all the rhythms right. The amount of repetition necessary to get the timing locked down, and the precision required of the actors, can be draining. Actors have to rehearse very hard, and there’s no room for alteration. You’ll see some of the best actors in San Diego in this show. “In our world today, being able to spend a few hours laughing and having a good time is very important. Farce has roots in both the French and English stage, and the plots are full of variations, like mistaken identities or who’s in bed with whom. But when it’s done well, audiences of all ages walk out feeling great.” “Unnecessary Farce” runs April 15-May 10 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets from $37; call 858-481-1055; visit northcoastrep. org.
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Spring Carnival held at The Bridges at RSF Local families participated in the fun-filled Spring Carnival at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe. The event, which included a variety of festive activities for kids and adults, featured a visit by the Easter Bunny who arrived via helicopter. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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Kickstarter party April 18 for streaming video service focusing on art and artists BY KRISTINA HOUCK From behind-the-scenes looks to sit-down interviews, arts enthusiasts will soon be able to have unlimited access to premium arts television. The Artist Odyssey, a new subscriptionbased streaming arts-related video service, starts this fall. To raise funds for the project, The Artist Odyssey launches its Kickstarter campaign with a party April 18 at 3RDSPACE in San Diego. Four local artists will create and perform live at the event. “I love what I do and I’m looking forward to sharing these conversations with others,” said founder Chris Fessenden, a Del Mar resident for more than 20 years. “Hopefully, we can share the magic that we’re feeling.” The Artist Odyssey is a global arts network focused on sharing artist stories and supporting school arts programs. Artist documentaries put the audience in the gallery or studio with leading photographers, filmmakers, musicians, visual artists and performing artists. As a child, Fessenden was surrounded by the arts. His mother studied music and was a teacher for 26 years. She always brought music into her classroom. His father studied drama and was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. He performed in musicals in the evenings and on the weekends. In addition, his family had friends who played in local bands. He also became friends with a number of people who grew up to be professional artists. Although Fessenden went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science at UC San Diego, arts and creativity have always remained a part of his life. Before establishing The Artist Odyssey, Fessenden started and ran a small video production in the mid-1990s. He then spent 12 years in the finance industry, researching technology, media and consumer companies. Fessenden and his team began working on The Artist Odyssey about two years ago, filming, reviewing and editing interviews and other footage. The team has since filmed 20 interviews, all of which are in post-production. As part of the public launch of the company, trailers for some of the interviews have been released. The company plans to release its subscription-based network in the fall. The fall launch of the network will feature a video archive at least 10 to 20 interviews. After the launch, a new interview will be released every week. “Hopefully, as we grow, we’ll have the ability to tell more stories while we maintain the quality,” Fessenden said. The Artist Odyssey will offer two types of interviews: Masters and Spotlight. Similar to James Lipton’s “Inside the Actors Studio,” Masters interviews feature artists who have been leading their niches for decades. A sit-down interview, from 90 minutes to two hours, is filmed in front of a studio audience. So far, such interviews have been filmed at UCSD in conjunction with the university’s ArtPower! series.
Cindy Wasserman and Frank Lee Drennen tape an interview for broadcast on The Artist Odyssey, a subscription-based streaming arts-related video service. Courtesy photo The artists are also captured in the gallery or studio. Testimonials with friends, family and peers are also included. Edited versions range from 45 minutes to an hour. “These will eventually live as a series, if an artist is willing to give of their time,” Fessenden said. “Our ultimate goal there is to provide a definitive career retrospective. This is evergreen content. We’re not trying to be current events or news.” Spotlight interviews offer a more flexible format, Fessenden explained. They feature shorter interviews with up-and-coming artists, usually just in the gallery, studio or field — wherever they create their work. Interviews could also take place at an event such as an art show or a film festival. They can be as short as two to three minutes or as long as an hour, covering their background, process and journey. See ARTISTS, page B23
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Summer Camp, Run for the Roses Gala, Exercise presentation, Shakespeare fun with Moms & Tots at RSF Community Center Richard Lederer on tap at RSF Senior Center BY LINDA DURKET, RSF COMMUNITY CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is at 5970 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe. Register for all classes and events to 858-756-2461 or visit www.rsfcc.org: • 44th Annual Gala, “Run for the Roses” Saturday, May 2: The spectacular Del Mar Country Club will be the location for the center’s largest fundraiser! Everyone’s celebrating Kentucky Derbystyle at the Run for the Roses Gala from 5:30 to 11 p.m. May 2. Enjoy mint juleps, live jazz, and delicious Derby-inspired cuisine. The evening will include silent and live auctions, hosted bar, gourmet three-course dinner and dancing to Atomic Groove! Thank you to these sponsors: Wells Fargo — The Private Bank, The Kim Family, The Wohlford Family, Ranch & Coast magazine and Latham Watkins, LLP. All proceeds from the gala support the center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. • Summer Camp 2015 registration now open: Sign your children up for days filled with fun and excitement this summer. The center is offering week-long or single-day camps for students in grades K-5. Field trips all around San Diego are planned for our staff-led Rancho Youth program, while specialty camps such as Video Game Design, JEDI/Ninja Engineering, Animation, hoops, multi sports, dance, tennis, surf and many more will be held at the Center or nearby. • Moms & Tots, Tuesday mornings: This popular program is free with your family membership to the Community Center. Join local moms and their little ones Tuesday mornings for play dates in the Ranch and around San Diego. The Moms & Tots group is a wonderful way to meet new families, make friends, share play dates and experience kid-friendly activities, including holiday parties, park adventures, creative play at Art Soup, museum outings and botanical garden excursions. Introduce your little ones to new friends and make lasting relationships. This group is perfect for moms and babies ages newborn to preschool. Families are welcome to join any time throughout the year. • Facility Rentals: Planning an upcoming event? The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center has affordable pricing
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BY TERRIE D. LITWIN, MSW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR These events are upcoming at the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, 16780 La Gracia, Rancho Santa Fe. Call 858-7563041 to register, or visit www.rsfseniors. org: • Exercise, Healthy Eating, and Anti-Aging Trends, 2 p.m. April 10: Join Diana Hoppe, MD, for an informative presentation with tips designed to help you feel your best! Dr. Hoppe is a distinguished physician, researcher, and popular public speaker. • Celebrate Shakespeare with Richard Lederer and the San Diego Shakespeare Society, 2 p.m. April 17: Lederer will entertain and enlighten while dem- Terrie Litwin onstrating Shakespeare’s astonishing contributions to our English language. He will be accompanied by members of the San Diego Shakespeare Society performing excerpts from plays and sonnets. Please call to register for this program. • Healthy Aging Conference, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24: This event, held at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, will feature dynamic speakers, lunch, a resource fair and raffle prizes. The fee is $10 per person and includes lunch. • Resource and Referral Service, available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays: Seniors and their family members can speak with a staff member for valuable information to address a variety of needs. For assistance, or to schedule an appointment, call 858-756-3041. • Balance & Fall Prevention Fitness Class: Meets at 10:45 a.m. Monday mornings. Licensed physical therapist Cathy Boppert leads the class in performing practical and useful exercises to improve balance, strengthen muscles, and help prevent falls. A fee of $5 for each class is paid to the instructor. • Classical Music Appreciation: Meets from 2-4 p.m. with next classes April 20, May 4. Instructor Randy Malin leads this class featuring classical composers and the music that has endured through the ages.
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Village Church hosts annual ‘EGG-stravaganza’ The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe hosted its annual “EGG-stravaganza” on March 28 on the church campus. The event is for children and their families and features an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, balloon artist, face painting and crafts. Three Easter Sunday services will be held on April 5, at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. New to the Village Church for Easter this year will be a “Children’s Jubilee” at the church’s Fellowship Center during the 9 and 11 a.m. Easter services. The Jubilee will feature an age-appropriate Easter service, with crafts, activities, and snacks. Child care will be provided for all services. The Village Church is located at 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. Visit www.villagechurch.org or call 858-7562441. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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Volunteer Committee Members for “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” are Adam Zuffinetti, Billy Berger, Andrea Reynolds, Karen Ventura, Jennifer Dunn, Chuck Yash, Joan Scott and Dave Scherer. This event provides funds for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy and will be held on Monday, April 13, at The Santaluz Club.
‘Tee It Up For Foster Teens’ 11th golf tourney to be held April 13 Don’t miss the “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” 11th annual golf tournament, dinner and auction that will take place April 13 at The Santaluz Club. Even if you’re not a golfer, you’re invited to join in the cocktail party, dinner and auction festivities that benefit the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. “We have unique, wonderful auction items that will be available for our participants,” said Karen Ventura. Auction items include a VIP Nashville trip from Adam and Carly Zuffinetti, a beautiful jewelry piece from Coleen Freeman and Rancho Santa Fe Jewelers, unique items from Billy Berger, a fabulous jewelry piece from John Matty and Matty Jewelers, golf at Bighorn, a Beach Volleyball Clinic conducted by Karch Kiraly, a room and services at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, dinner for 12 people at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, treatments from Dr. Joan Kaestner, a Direct TV package which includes the NFL MAX package from Brynne Dunn, services and products from Benten Salon, items from Annmarie D’Ercole, a yoga session from Nan Comstock, spa treatments, gift certificates and more wonderful items that will be available for Friends of San Pasqual Academy supporters. Plan to golf in this tournament, which includes dinner for two and also a cocktail reception. There will be four opportunities to win a car on all Par 3 holes. Two luxury cars will be provided by Peter and Sandy Mossy and Mossy Auto and also by Bill and Susan Hoehn and Hoehn Motors. “This tournament provides much needed funds for the foster teens of San Pasqual
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BY LINDA MCINTOSH SPECIAL TO THE RANCHO SANTA FE REVIEW Champion horses and riders from around the world are set to compete in the Del Mar National Horse Show starting April 16. The event dates to 1946, making it one of the oldest equestrian competitions in the West. The 71-year-old event highlights a different riding competition each week over several weeks, beginning The Del Mar Nationals Horse Show kicks off April 16. with Western, followed by dressage and hunter/jumper. The Del Mar Nationals, one of the most prestigious equestrian contests in the western states, started as part of the annual San Diego County Fair. The first meet drew several hundred competitors, each vying for a piece of the $20,000 prize and the champion title. This year’s event is expected to offer more than $350,000 in prize money and attract more than 3,000 participants, including Olympic, World Cup and World Champion horses and riders to the fairground’s Del Mar Arena. The 100,300-square-foot arena was the site of the World Cup in 1992 and was picked as one of two venues in North America to hold the Olympic Observation Trials for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The show schedule: Western Week April 16-19, Dressage Week April 23-26 and Hunter/ Jumper Week April 28-May 3. A lineup of special events features Night of the Horse at 7 p.m. April 18 with top riders and their American paint horses, wild mustangs, rescues, Icelandics and miniature horses. The Evening of Musical Freestyles is at 7 p.m. April 25 with Olympic and World Champion pairs demonstrating artistry and athletic prowess. Among the famous local participants are Olympian and World Cup Champion Steffen Peters and former Olympian Guenter Seidel. The event is capped by the $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix at 6:30 p.m. May 1 and the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar, along with the $10,000 Speed Derby, at 6:45 p.m. May 2. Visit delmarnational.com or delmarfairgrounds.com; call 858-792-4252.
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Breath of Hope 5K on April 19 will 19th annual Meet the Chefs event benefit UCSD Moores Cancer Center April 26 benefits Casa de Amparo The seventh annual San Diego Breath of Hope Lung Cancer 5K Walk, benefiting lung cancer research at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, will take place April 19 at Cancer Survivors Park on Harbor Island. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. The walk will start at 9 a.m. “The San Diego Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk brings together passionate San Diegans in a united effort to advance transformative research and therapies to treat lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women,” said Scott Lippman, M.D., director of Moores Cancer Center. “Proceeds provide an important source of support for our world-class physicians and researchers in their ongoing work to develop innovative solutions for treating and preventing this deadly disease.” Pre-registration for the seventh annual Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk is $35. Onsite registration is $40. The cost for survivors to participate is $15 and children under age 12 are $20. Visit sdbreathofhope.ucsd.edu for information and to register.
For the 19th consecutive year, the public is invited to join some of San Diego’s finest chefs to support the children of Casa de Amparo at Meet the Chefs, a spectacular food and wine event, on Sunday, April 26. The event kicks off with a VIP reception from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. and chefs’ tastings from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests can also enjoy wine, champagne, auctions, opportunity drawings and live music poolside at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. Nutrition is a basic need for Casa kids that must be met each day. Casa de Amparo provides more than 32,000 meals to participants in one year. By joining us, you will be directly supporting and enhancing the health and well-being of all Casa kids. Meet the Chefs is a culinary experience offering guests the rare opportunity to sample signature dishes from more than a dozen premier restaurants and chefs, complemented by an extensive selection of wines and champagne. For information and to buy tickets, visit www.casadeamparo.org/events/meetthechefs.
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Amazing CARE Network guest speaker discusses ‘Aging Gracefully’ at Ladies Tea in RSF A Ladies Tea was held March 27 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. The event featured Amazing CARE Network CEO and founder Cora M. Tellez, who spoke on “Aging Gracefully.” According to Amazing CARE Network’s website, Tellez “founded Sterling Administration in 2004, a pioneer in the field of Health Savings Account administration. Her company has been financially self-sustaining since 2007, administers over 50,000 health accounts and holds assets exceeding $128 million ... Amazing CARE is about women and men who are passionate about staying in control of our lives as we age.” Erin Weidner of the Rancho Santa Fe Group at Morgan Stanley served as the local host for the event. For information, visit www.amazingcarenetwork. com. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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100 - LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-007360 Fictitious Business Name(s): HH Sensing Located at: 721 Costa Del Sur, San Marcos, CA, 92078, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 721 Costa Del Sur, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is registered by the following: Alessandra Deerinck, 721 Costa Del Sur, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 3/18/15. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/18/2015. Alessandra Deerinck. RSF413. Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 2015. Trustee Sale No. 14-004042 Loan No: 22-076941-4 APN 266-192-15-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Deed of Trust DATED June 14, 2005. 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 April 29, 2015, at 10:00 AM, at the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 1, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0558759 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, CA, executed by: FIR M. GEENEN AND JUDY M. GEENEN, CO-
TRUSTEES OF THE GEENEN FAMILY TRUST DATED JULY 29, 2004, as Trustor, in favor of FIRST REPUBLIC BANK, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: LOT 5 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 4390, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 11446, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, FEBRUARY 12, 1986, 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-00404-2. 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 real 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: 5921 VIA DE LA CUMBRE, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,339,240.07 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender
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other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: April 1, 2015 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 14-00404-2 11000 Olson Drive Suite 101 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916636-0114 Sara Berens, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 P1138216 4/9, 4/16, 04/23/2015. RSF 415 Trustee Sale No. 14-003902 Loan No: 60-076942-2 APN 266-192-15-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Deed of Trust
Rancho Santa Fe Review DATED June 14, 2005. 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 April 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM, at the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 1, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0558760 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, CA, executed by: FIR M. GEENEN AND JUDY M. GEENEN, COTRUSTEES OF THE GEENEN FAMILY TRUST DATED JULY 29, 2004, as Trustor, in favor of FIRST
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To place your ad call 800.914.6434 REPUBLIC BANK, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: LOT 5 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 4390, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 11446, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, FEBRUARY 12, 1986. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-00390-2. 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 real 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: 5921 VIA DE LA CUMBRE, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be
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made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,818,421.23 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 18, 2015 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 14-00390-2 11000 Olson Drive, Suite 101 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-6360114 Sara Berens, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 P1137186 4/2, 4/9, 04/16/2015 . RSF414 APN: 269-202-40-00 TS No: CA08006688-14-1 TO No: 110494597 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 29, 2005. 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 April 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 4, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0271917, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement recorded on April 18, 2008 as Instrument Number 20080206442 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego
County, California, executed by RAY W. GRIMM JR. AND DARAN W. GRIMM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for CHEVY CHASE BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein 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: 17061 CIRCA DEL SUR, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $2,972,806.01 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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
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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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08006688-14-1. 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. Date: March 12, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08006688-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing AT 714-5731965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1135564 3/26, 4/2, 04/09/2015. RSF412. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-006189 Fictitious Business Name(s): NeuroGym Located at: 18025 Calle Ambiente #204, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, San Diego County. Mailing address: PO Box 5005, #138, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. This business is registered by the following: Praxis Now, LLC., 18025 Calle Ambiente suite 204, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, California. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was on 10/29/2014. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/05/2015. Andy Jedynak, COO. RF411. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 2015.
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Spring fashion show benefits Shelter to Soldier The fourth annual Spring Xposure Fashion Show was held March 26 at Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe. The event featured top designers from Nordstrom as well as local retail boutiques, gourmet food from select vendors and live music by Wayne Foster Entertainment. Jagger and Kristi from Magic 92.5 served as emcees of the event, and Nine10 Photo documented festivities. The event was hosted by FINE Magazine and Schubach Aviation. All proceeds from the event will benefit Shelter to Soldier, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that rescues dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service companions for post-9/11 combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and/or other invisible wounds associated with combat. To learn more about veteran-support services provided by STS, call 855-CUS-TMK9 (855-287-8659) for a confidential interview regarding eligibility. Visit sheltertosoldier.org. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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tors, as way-showers, is to give back, and this is the way to give back. And I’m glad that Broadway San Diego is allowing me to do that. Q. Will this be a continuing program? A. I spoke to your mayor and he’s excited about the Ben Vereen Initiative, “Wellness Through the Arts.” So every chance I get I will speak at schools. Broadway San Diego is making it possible to reach out to the schools. And also the San Diego Credit Union is backing it. It’s wonderful, isn’t it, that these corporations are coming aboard and saying, “Yes, It’s about our children, about making a better world and giving them the tools to do it.” I looked out over the playing field and I saw that kids are left out because arts have been cut out of a lot of schools, which is foolish to me because without the arts you have no culture. Our culture is our civilization. So why would you cut away the culture by cutting away the arts? From the beginning of time man has always expressed himself through art forms and left those messages here for us to learn of their being here. The program will give me a chance to speak to high school kids about their possibilities
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if they speak to their heart’s passion. It could be singing, dancing, acting, medicine, engineering, and on and on and on … it’s all an art form. The “Wellness Through the Arts,” essays and videos can be taken around to the schools. And we could put more thoughts into plays or a 10-minute musical and film it and show it around the other schools and so they can begin to have conversations. And if you come through the performing arts, you have an opportunity to express it better. Q. You came to North Coast Repertory Theatre to teach a Master Class to students in the Theatre School last January. What did you think of the kids you met there? A. I liked working with them. I think they were very courageous to take the Master Class with me, and they seemed hungry to learn, and to lay themselves open. Q. Any last words for us? A. Please support the arts. For the arts is who they are, because life itself is an art form, and the art for which they are seeking is seeking them. For information contact www.benvereenawards.com. Visit North Coast Repertory Theater at www.northcoastrep.org.
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“There has to be an interesting story, and they have to be doing interesting work,” Fessenden said. To date, some of the artists Fessenden and his team have interviewed are Grammy Award-winning record producer Chris Goldsmith, filmmaker Neil Kendricks, muralist Mario Torero and visual artist Emily Halpern. “I’ve enjoyed hearing the artists’ stories,” Fessenden said. “It’s a lot of work, a lot of hours, but with every interview we’ve done — there’s been a moment where the hair stood up on the back of my neck.” In addition to documenting artist stories, part of The Artist Odyssey’s mission is to support arts education — something that was inspired by Fessenden’s love of the arts and his mother’s teaching career. “Being surrounded by the arts, at the intersection of the arts and education, I saw the impact that arts education can have,” he said. At the end of every sit-down interview, there will be a 30-second to three-minute lesson. The quick lessons are designed to supplement arts curriculum. Rather than offer how-to videos, these clips will teach viewers unique tips and tricks. “It’s designed to really provide the insights and inspirations from professional artists — how they think about things,” Fessenden said, adding that such a lesson could be an author’s tip on how to move past writer’s
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4877 Bayliss Court Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker
Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
$1,799,000 5 BR/4.5 BA
5334 Foxhound Robyn Raskind/Berkshire Hathaway
Sat 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-229-9131
$1,899,000 4 BR/3.5 BA
5177 Seagrove Cove Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
$1,989,000 5 BR/4.5 BA
13587 Penfield Pt. Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m 858-395-7525
DEL MAR $869,000 2 BR/2 BA
248 Dolphin Cove Ct. Kyle Belding/Del Mar Realty
Sat & Sun 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 858-525-2291
$989,000 Lot /Land
Carmel Valley Rd btw Grimaldi & Portofino Chris Lin/Berkshire Hathaway
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-605-8355
ENCINITAS $859,500 3 BR/2.5 BA
1624 Pacific Ranch Lisa Kelly/P.S. Platinum Properties
Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-880-5242
RANCHO SANTA FE $2,150,000 4 BR/3.5 BA
5881 San Elijo Janet Lawless Christ/Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700
$2,949,500 5 BR/6.5 BA
7775 Sendero Angelica G. Shepard & K. Lysaught/Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-417-5564
$2,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA
17038 Mimosa Janet Lawless Christ/Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700
$3,488,000 6 BR/6 BA
5050 El Secreto Mary Heon/Coldwell Banker
Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-888-7653
$3,495,000 7 BR/9 BA
5283 Avenida Maravillas Janet Lawless Christ/Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700
$3,495,000 5 BR/5.5 BA
14296 Dalia Becky Campbell/Berkshire Hathaway
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-449-2027
$4,995,000 4 BR/4.5 BA
6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ/Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700
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Rancho Santa Fe – Covenant 4BR/3.5BA | $1,369,000
Rancho Santa Fe – Covenant 5+1BR/6+2BA | $4,995,000-$5,495,000
Rancho Santa Fe – Covenant 4+1BR/4BA | $3,349,000
Rancho Santa Fe – Covenant 3BR/2.5BA | $1,286,000
GARY WHEELER, BRANCH MANAGER 6012 PASEO DELICIAS, RANCHO SANTA FE | 858.756.2444 | INFO@WILLISALLEN.COM
Dana Point – The Strand, 4BR/4.5BA | $11,500,000
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