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June 26, 2014
Water board passes $37 million budget; no rate hike for now BY JOE TASH The Santa Fe Irrigation District board of directors approved a $37.47 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 at its meeting on Thursday, June 19, a spending plan that contains no rate increase for customers in 2015, and also includes $13 million for capital improvement projects.
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The board, which has been discussing the proposed budget for the past several months, approved the document on a 3-2 vote, with directors Greg Gruzdowich and John Ingalls in opposition. Board members made little comment on the budget before voting, and only two people spoke during a public hearing held earlier in the meeting.
High school district offers no guarantees, promises to explore options for wait-listed students BY JOE TASH School district officials stressed Thursday, June 19, that no guarantees or promises were being made to students on the wait-list for the San Dieguito High School Academy regarding attendance at the school this fall. But they did pledge to explore options for taking in more students for the upcoming school year, while also forming a task force to seek long-term solutions to the problem of too many students seeking too few seats at two of the San Dieguito Union High School District’s four high school campuses. “It’s top of the page. We’re on it,” said Superintendent Rick Schmitt, addressing parents whose children were denied admittance to San Dieguito Academy this fall due to lack of space. The issue arose earlier this month, when parents of some of the 65 students wait-listed at San Dieguito for this fall turned out to voice their objections at a school board See SCHOOL, page 24
Former RSF Association board candidate calls for ‘campaign conduct’ guidelines BY KAREN BILLING As the election season is officially over in Rancho Santa Fe, one former candidate is calling for reform in the way campaigns are run in the future. As a result of his experience running for the board, former Rancho Santa Fe Association board candidate Dominick Addario said he is proposing the establishment of “campaign conduct” guidelines that include caps on spending and a code for civility between candidates. Addario presented his campaign reform suggestions at the June 19 RSF Association board meeting. On spending limits, he proposed an absolute limit of $2,500 or less in total campaign expenditures and that candidates should reSee CONDUCT, page 24
Although the budget contains no rate increase, the district will soon launch a “cost of services” study to determine its revenue needs over the next five to 10 years. District officials have said there could be a proposal for a rate increase depending on the results of that study. Customer notification and a public hearing would be required be-
fore the board could increase rates. The split vote reflects a contention by Ingalls and Gruzdowich that district staff should have done more to trim expenses in light of a projected increase of $805,000 in operating costs next year. Ingalls said after the See WATER, page 24
RSF Rotary ‘Demotion’ Dinner
Irene Valenti (center) hosted the annual Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe’s “demotion” dinner June 20. Outgoing RSF Rotary President Greg Grajek (right) was “demoted” into retirement while incoming President Chris Dorazio (left) was installed, along with the new RSF Rotary Board of Directors. For more, see inside. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com
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Community fire preparedness meeting set for July 8 BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association and Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District will hold a community meeting on fire preparedness on July 8 at 6 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Postcard invitations were recently sent to all Covenant members. The meeting will address defensible space, evacuation procedures and other fire prevention and safety tips. Officers from the Rancho Santa Fe Patrol and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will also be in attendance to answer any questions.
Boon to again lead RSF Association board BY KAREN BILLING Ann Boon has once again been elected president of the Rancho Santa Fe Association board in a 4-3 vote. At the June 19 RSF Association board meeting, director Craig McAllister made the motion for her nomination, which was supported by Boon, Heather Slosar and Kim Eggleston. Rochelle Putnam, Philip Wilkinson and Jerry Yahr voted against the motion. Boon was re-elected to the RSF Association board this spring. Boon served as president of the RSF Association board earlier this
Ann Boon year but was removed as president at a Feb. 20 meeting. Directors voted 5-2 in favor of her removal, with Boon and director Craig McAllister voting against the ouster. “The board lost confidence in Ann’s leadership and felt she was no longer the right person to run the
board,” RSF Association Vice President Rochelle Putnam said at the time. While some members of the community agreed with the board’s decision, others did not and when two RSF Association board seats were up for election this spring a hotly contested election race took place. Four candidates vied for the two seats. Eggleston received the most votes in the election with 823 and Boon received 819, coming in second. “Kim and I are both very happy with the results, especially the huge voter turnout,” said Boon at the See BOON, page 24
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RSF Association board approves final operating budget BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association board approved June 19 its final operating and capital budget and schedule of fees for fiscal year 2014-15. The budget was mailed to every member of the Association and a finance committee budget hearing, which was open to the public, was held on May 28. With six attendees at the budget hearing, Comstock joked that it was a 500 percent increase in attendance as typically only one member attends the budget hearing every year. After the budget hearing on May 28, the Association successfully negotiated changes in employee health care options. “We’re maintaining what we have in place in the budget for the coming year but we expect to see substantial budgetary savings,” said Steve Comstock, chief financial
officer. Comstock said for the first time in the history of the expenses and operational budget the staff is making personal contributions to healthcare plans. RSF Association President Philip Wilkinson asked if the healthcare changes have been well received by staff. “Staff has accepted the changes and is comfortable with them as they’ve been presented,” said RSF Association Acting Manager Ivan Holler. RSF Association Director Jerry Yahr said changes for existing employees are always going to be difficult, but he said he thinks staff has accepted them graciously and that the Association is making positive steps forward overall. “The plan is still rather generous, better than the average plan out there,” said RSF Golf Club Manager Al Castro.
Celebrate the Fourth at RSF Parade & Picnic The community is invited to participate in or watch the 33nd annual RSF July 4 Parade & Picnic, to be held in the RSF Village on Friday, July 4. The parade will form in the RSF School parking lot (access from La Granada or El Fuego) at 12:15 p.m. The parade starts at 1 p.m. Children and bicycles are welcome (all children need to stay in the RSF School parking lot with their parents while the parade is forming). The parade will also include princesses, community band, floats, clowns, face painting, fire trucks, vintage cars, Honor Guard, decorated bikes and golf carts, Boy & Girl Scouts. The picnic will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the park in front of The Inn and will feature the Coastal Communities Concert Band. The event will include food from the RSF Golf Club, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and chicken, as well as ice cream from The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The July 4 Parade & Picnic is sponsored by the RSF Association, the RSF Community Center, the RSF Golf Club and the RSF Polo Club. For more information, contact Shannon Mountain at 858-756-1174, shannon@rsfassociation.org or Chaco Clotfelter at chacoclot@gmail.com
Del Mar to host Breeders’ Cup in 2017 BY CITY NEWS SERVICE The Breeders’ Cup World Championship will be held in Del Mar in 2017 for the first time in the races’ 30-year history, it was announced June 24. The prestigious thoroughbred races will also be held for the first time at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., next year. In 2016, the races will return to this year’s location, Santa Anita Park in the Los Angeles suburb of Arcadia, Breeders’ Cup officials said. Del Mar is set to host the event Nov. 3-4, 2017, pending state approval, according to racing officials. “We’ve had many wonderful racing events and thousands of special racing people be part of our rich history at Del Mar,” Del Mar President and CEO Joe Harper said. “But bringing the Breeders’ Cup horses, horsemen and their worldwide fans to our seaside showplace in 2017 just might be our show of shows.” This year’s series of Thoroughbred races will be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park. The 2016 races will push the Los An-
geles County racetrack ahead of Churchill Downs into a record nine times as host. Breeders’ Cup officials said Del Mar would be a good fit. “We are very pleased to announce Del Mar as a first-time host site for the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships,” said Craig Fravel, president and CEO of Breeders’ Cup Ltd. “Over the years, Del Mar has established an extraordinary reputation for outstanding racing, entertainment and firstclass hospitality. We are excited by the energy and support of the local San Diego community and their efforts to make the 2017 World Championships one of most successful in our history.” Del Mar was in the running to host the 2016 races, but concerns arose over holding the event at new venues two years in a row, as reported previously in this newspaper. The Del Mar racetrack has installed a new turf course and will replace its synthetic Polytrack with a dirt surface over the next year, as reported previously in this newspaper.
New RSF Association Finance Committee members appointed BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association board appointed two new members to the finance committee at its June 19 meeting, filling the vacancies left by Deane Curtis, who resigned in April due to a potential conflict of interest, and Jim Putnam, whose three-year term expires on June 30. The new members are Greg Gruzdowich and Philip Larson. Outgoing treasurer Larry Spitcaufsky said the committee received six “unbelievably qualified” candidates for the two open spots. They conducted interviews and sought to bring more diversity to the committee with candidates who had talents or experience that committee members didn’t have. Gruzdowich is also a member of the Santa Fe Irrigation District board.
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Authorities seek help identifying suspected watch thief [above]. Photos courtesy of Crime Stoppers.
Authorities seek help identifying suspected watch thief San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Sheriff’s Department’s 4S Ranch Substation want the public’s help to identify and locate a suspect wanted in connection with a series of commercial burglaries. Detectives say that on May 21 at about 1:30 p.m., the unknown suspect walked into the men’s locker room at the Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa located at 5921 Calle Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe. He then forced open a secure locker and stole a man’s wallet and Ulysses Nardin Santana watch valued at $60,000. At about 2:30 p.m. on the same day, the suspect walked into the Ben Bridge jewelry store located at 4505 La Jolla Village Drive. He purchased a Rolex Daytona watch valued at $12,000. The suspect used the victim’s stolen credit card and identification. On May 26, at about 10 a.m., another victim’s wallet was taken from a secure locker inside the men’s locker room at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina located at 1441 Quivira Road in San Diego. The same suspect from the first burglary was captured on surveillance video entering the CVS Pharmacy located at 3950 West Point Loma Boulevard and attempted to purchase a $500 gift card. The transaction was declined and the suspect left the store. The suspect is described as a white male, about 30 years old, 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with short dark hair and side burns. He may have been wearing prescription glasses with transition lenses. Anyone with information on this case should call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent to www.sdcrimestoppers.org. — San Diego Sheriff’s News Release
Former Torrey Pines football coach Ed Burke is searching for families interested in hosting a Japanese high school football player for 17 days in late August. The students represent Ritsumeikan Uji High School in Kyoto, Japan. They will arrive Aug. 16 and depart Sept. 2. This will be the eighth year that Coach Burke and Torrey Pines has played host to the Panther players, but unfortunately it will also be the last year. The school is changing its travel program, and the students will not be returning in 2015. So if you were considering hosting a Japanese player, this is the year to do it. The 2014 team is composed of 21 boys and one girl trainer. The team will be attending school and practicing at Torrey Pines during the stay, so most of the transportation needs will be similar to those of any student attending the high school. Hosts are asked to provide lodging, meals, and transportation to and from school during the students’ stay. A daily stipend of $15 to help offset hosts’ food and gas expenses will be provided. Each year has been a memorable experience for the families involved, and lifelong relationships are usually formed. It is a unique and rewarding experience that will not be available again. If interested, please contact Ed Burke by phone at 760-331-7412 or through email at edandloretta@sbcglobal.net.
Motorist sentenced in fatal Del Mar hit-and-run case BY CITY NEWS SERVICE An 11-year prison term was handed down June 20 in Vista Superior Court for a motorist who was drunk when he killed a marine biologist in a hit-and-run collision in Del Mar several months ago. Christopher ``Chip’’ Stockmeyer, 41, pleaded guilty in April to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run for causing the March 28 death of Rachel Morrison. Witnesses said the 27-year-old pedestrian, a UC San Diego doctorate student who was studying at the Scripps Oceanographic Institution, was walking eastbound when Stockmeyer ran a stop sign at the intersection of Camino Del Mar and Coast Boulevard about 10:15 p.m. while speeding in his Audi A4. Morrison’s friend, who was walking with her in the crosswalk, wasn’t hurt. Deputy District Attorney Keith Watanabe said the car’s Audi symbol and a partial license plate helped sheriff’s deputies locate Stockmeyer at his La Jolla home 12 miles from the crash site. Stockmeyer reportedly told deputies that he had been drinking with friends at a restaurant in Encinitas and admitted he ``might have’’ hit somebody in Del Mar. Watanabe estimated the defendant’s blood-alcohol level was 0.24 percent at the time of the crash, three times the legal limit for driving.
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Local parents chair Rady Children’s Hospital gala after daughter’s successful spinal fusion surgery BY KRISTINA HOUCK Richard Gelbart’s daughter was still in a hospital bed, recovering from spinal fusion surgery when he called Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation to learn how he could help the organization. Inspired by the success of her operation and the staff’s attentive care, the local father wanted to give back. “Sitting in the hospital, you get the sense of how Rady Children’s Hospital embraces not only the patient, but the family — pre-op and post-operatively,� said Gelbart, whose 15-year-old daughter Marisa underwent spinal fusion surgery Feb. 24. “I thought it was brilliant and really caring and very conscious of an institution to get down to that grassroots, family-level. It touched me. I felt fortunate in our unfortunate situation.� Gelbart and his wife, Kris, became cochairs of the 2014 Miracle Makers Gala, the hospital’s largest fundraiser. They shared their story in front of the gala’s 1,100 attendees May 31 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina. “I loved it,� he said. “It felt so right.� Marisa was diagnosed with scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, when she was just 9 years old. Because it was only a slight curve, it was treated with physical therapy. She also wore a body brace for about three years. While vacationing in Palm Desert during spring break last year, Gelbart noticed his daughter’s scoliosis had rapidly pro-
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(L-R) R. Roger Rowe eighth grader Brandon Fitzpatrick took first and third place on June 15 at the SouthWest Robotics in Science Education Student Showcase at the San Diego County Fair; Rowe students Lucas Luwa and Katherine Arnold took first place in First Lego League Competition on June 14; Brandon Fitzpatrick, Michael Rattner and Jannie Yu took second place in the First Tech Challenge Competition on June 21. Courtesy photos
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For the past two weekends, the fourth through eighth grade members of the R. Roger Rowe Robotics program competed in the SouthWest Robotics in Science Education Student Showcase at the San Diego County Fair. Students exhibited their knowledge and programming skills by building robots tasked with accomplishing various
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Rancho Santa Fe mom shares personal journey with autism in new book BY KRISTINA HOUCK When he was nearly 3 years old, Andrew wasn’t talking like other toddlers his age. Cristina Liberati-Basser was concerned, but doctors repeatedly told her he was “fine” and just a “late bloomer.” Until, one day, he was diagnosed with autism. “I felt like I failed him,” said Liberati-Basser, who, at the time, was a mother to three children under 3 years old. “I hadn’t seen the signs.” The Rancho Santa Fe author shares her personal journey of raising a son with autism in the recently released “Answers From Andrew.” From Andrew’s diagnosis to how he’s doing today, the personal narrative gives an intimate insight into one mother’s experience. “It’s kind of like you found my diary from the time I had him to where we are now,” she said. Born and raised in Seattle, Liberati-Basser earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She began her career at KPHO, the local CBS affiliate in Phoenix. Liberati-Basser relocated to San Diego eight years ago to enroll Andrew in San Marcos Unified School District’s Early Childhood Intervention program. Now 10 years old, Andrew just completed fifth grade at Solana Santa Fe Elementary School. Liberati-Basser noted her son was part of a mainstream classroom with an aide. “He’s a really bright and interesting kid,” she said. “He
Andrew and Cristina Liberati-Basser Courtesy photo really has a lot to offer. He is kind and loving. He’s got a heart of gold. He would give you the shirt off his back or his last cookie. “I’m really, really proud of all his hard work. He’s really invested in his own outcome. That makes me really proud as a mom.” “Answers From Andrew” is Liberati-Basser’s first book, with most of the content from her personal journals. She decided to share her journal entries with the world so oth-
ers can better understand autism. “For people who know somebody with autism, but aren’t raising somebody with autism, I hope they have a better understanding of the challenges families
and caregivers face,” Liberati-Basser said. “For the moms, dads and people who love somebody with autism, I hope they know that they’re not alone. Somebody else is really walking the journey with them,” she added. “It may be different because every kid is different, but there is somebody out there who understands what they’re going through. … There’s hope. We all love our kids and we all want what’s best for them.” Published in April by BookBaby, “Answers From Andrew” is available online on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more information, visit www.answersfromandrew.com. A reception for LiberatiBasser’s book was recently held at 067 Eatery in RSF. Event photos are below.
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Giacominis celebrate 50th anniversary
Charles “Jack� and Sheila Giacomini are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Charles “Jack� and Sheila Giacomini were married 50 years ago in St. James Catholic Church in Old Del Mar. Charles “Jack� and Sheila Giacomini celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2014. They were married at St. James Catholic Church in Old Del Mar. A brunch reception followed with family and friends on the Rose Lawn at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. As high school sweethearts, their love endured a family move from Chicago to Rancho Santa Fe in 1962. Jack and his mother followed shortly after. He then began his career in San Diego as a third-generation hotelier. They raised three daughters in Rancho Santa Fe and are still residents, enjoying time with their children and six grandchildren. Their family all wish them a Happy 50th Anniversary!
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The RSF Toastmasters International Club has a new schedule for summer, meeting at 5:30 p.m. every other Tuesday in the RSF Community Center.
RSF Toastmasters announce summer schedule The RSF Toastmaster’s Club begins its summer schedule at 5:30 p.m. every other Tuesday in the Community Center, from July 1 through Sept. 9. Meeting dates are: 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26 and 9/9. Stop by on Tuesday evenings to check out the scene. Meetings start promptly at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. RSF Toastmasters welcomes new members who wish to expand their horizons, improve communication skills and discover how to become accomplished speakers. Everyone learns from everyone else — positive results are abundant! It’s never too late to become a great speaker. For information, contact any of the Board of Directors: President, Gwen Mecklenberg (gwenmeck@aol.com), VP Membership, Richard Scott (rscottrealtor@gmail.com), VP Public Relations, Dale Sodergren (sodergrend14@gmail.com), VP Education, Tim Canty (tcanty3@ gmail.com), Treasurer, Roz Odmark (rozzo@me.com), Secretary, Cindy Parker (cindy@qdusa. com) or Sergeant at Arms, Myles Rush (myles@hokansonassociates.com).
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The Country Friends’ ‘Opening Day Fashion Show and Luncheon’ to be held July 2 In promotion of the Art of Fashion event and The Country Friends’ 60th Anniversary, an Opening Day Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 2, at Mille Fleurs in RSF. Time: 10:30 a.m. – Registration, social/boutique shopping; noon – luncheon and fashion show. Introduction By Maggie B And The Country Friends. Opportunity tickets can be purchased beginning July 2 to win a diamond necklace, valued at $25,000, custom designed by Rancho Santa Fe’s John Matty Co. for the Art of Fashion. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Art of Fashion on Sept. 18 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Mille Fleurs is located at 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Phone: (858) 756-3085. Tickets: $65 per person, includes one glass of wine. For more information, visit www. thecountryfriends.org/opening-day-fashion-show/
Southern California Golf Association Amateur Championships to be held at RSF Golf Club July 11-13 The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club will host the Southern California Golf Association Amateur Championships from July 11-13. The SCGA Amateur Championship has been played every year since 1900 and is the second oldest continuously contested amateur championship in the United States. RSF Golf Club General Manager Al Castro said they are privileged to have one of the nation’s most storied amateur contests at the club. He said the course will challenge the players, and the level of play will be amazing to watch. The tournament will have shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For information, visit http://www.scga.org/tournaments.
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Upcoming home tour features historical Rancho Santa Fe Row Houses The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society will hold its 2014 Home Tour from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12. This year’s tour will feature the rarely seen, historical Row Houses in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe on Paseo Delicias that date to the founding community in the mid-1920s. Of the five Row Houses, four are known to have been designed by Lilian Rice, the architect commissioned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company to be in charge of designing Rancho Santa Fe. The fifth house is also believed to be her design.
The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society will hold its 2014 Home Tour from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The Row Houses today stand among Rice’s finest achievements. Two have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “We are most appreciative of the owners of the Row Houses who are letting us showcase the design and
history of these homes that mark signature character of Rancho Santa Fe,” said John Vreeburg, president of the RSF Historical Society. Early check-in is at 11 a.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society, 6026 La Flecha, Rancho Santa Fe. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for non-members. To register, send your check, including a list of attendees in your group, to RSFHS, P.O. Box 1, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Visit www.rsfhs.org or call 858-756-9291or email info@rsfhs.org.
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RSF Rotary Club ‘Demotion’ Dinner Irene Valenti hosted the annual Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe’s “demotion” dinner at the Valenti Estate in Rancho Santa Fe on June 20. Outgoing RSF Rotary President Greg Grajek was “demoted” into retirement and properly “roasted,” while incoming President Chris Dorazio was installed, along with the new RSF Rotary Board of Directors. For more information, visit www.rsfrotary.com. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com
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Guests on the lawn
RSF Rotary incoming President Chris Dorazio, event hostess Irene Valenti, outgoing President Greg Grajek
Lisa Giacomini, Robin Chappelow, Susan Callahan, Deb Sims
Ae Soo Lerche, Jaleh and Jamshid Sheik
Brendan Lynch, Melissa Grajek, Austin Grajek
Lou Baeriswyl, Irene Perry, Jere and Joyce Oren
Dodi Osburn, Mike Mewborn, Lisa Giacomini, Ikuko Sano, Chad Maynor
John and Mary Jo Santuccio
Will Chappelow, Bill and Kathryn Gang, Suzy Schaefer
Amy and Mike Mewborn
Elaine Leach, Brad Britton
Derek Adams, Bob Vogel, Chuck Badger, Ole Prahm
Vivean Smith, Lauren Reynolds, Greg Grajek, Roshanak Clune
Music was by Susanna and the Troublemakers
Deanne Motsenbocker
Denise Mueller
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Rarely does a home of this size and quality become available in such a coveted Del Mar location. Superbly positioned, this property has panoramic Pacific Ocean and sunset views and is near the charming village of Olde Del Mar and its renowned sandy beaches. Newly built in 2007, the home features a sun filled open floor plan with all the main rooms facing the Pacific Ocean. Amenities include: Elevator, Security System with Cameras, 3 fireplaces, granite slabs, custom cabinetry, and more.
In the true spirit of Rancho Santa Fe, a heritage defined by its timeless ambitions of the West, this almost new, early California Spanish Revival Hacienda--perched on a cul-de-sac--spans an estimated 10,000 square feet of luxury living and entertaining; customized by local talents, the entire estate encompasses 1.77 acres on a private and quiet Covenant location with Westerly views
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ABOUT LINDA SANSONE Linda is a Rancho Santa Fe resident with 16 years experience representing residential buyers/sellers in Rancho Santa Fe. With a master’s in accounting, a CPA, and CFO experience for a large, prestigious architectural firm, Linda is a rarity in the real estate industry. She is ranked by the Wall Street Journal as the #2 highest selling individual agent in San Diego County. Yet, Linda’s client focus remains uncompromisingly one-on-one. This defines truly exceptional boutique service to Linda. Global expertise. Tailored service. Christie’s credibility. Willis Allen Real Estate, exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate
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Clearity Foundation’s third annual ‘Someone Lived Celebration’ An evening to celebrate survival, hope and progress in changing the odds for women with ovarian cancer doubled as a benefit for the Clearity Foundation on June 22. The event, the third annual “Someone Lived Celebration,” was held at the home of Rachel Leheny and Ed Scheibler in Rancho Santa Fe. The benefit featured music in the gardens, wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert with catering by Pamplemoussse. Guests also honored Michael Pellini, M.D., CEO of Foundation Medicine, and Nancy Hunter, an ovarian cancer survivor. The Clearity Foundation, established by cancer survivor and scientist Laura Shawver, Ph.D., is the only 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping ovarian cancer patients make more informed treatment decisions with personalized diagnostic information. Visit www.clearityfoundation.org. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
Hosts Rachel Leheny Ph.D., and Ed Scheibler Esq. The Clearity Foundation Executive Director Hillary Theakston, Someone Lived honoree Nancy Hunter, TCF Someone Lived host committee Chairperson Linda Holland, Someone Lived host committee member Lew Shuster
The Clearity Foundation Executive Director Hillary Theakston, event honoree Michael Pellini MD, president and CEO of Foundation Medicine, The Clearity Foundation founder Laura Shawver Ph.D.
Tony Yost and Fonda Morris
Janette and Mike Nall
Beth and Mike Milligan
Coreen and TCF CFO Brian Baker, Cornelia Nagy, Hans-Peter Guler, TCF board of directors co-chair Wendy Johnson
Host committee member Melina Pellini Ph.D., The Clearity Foundation board of directors co-chair John Crawford
Annette and Evan Friend
Tom and Kim Smart
Wendy Buchi, Darlene Leheny, Tom Savides
Susan Atkins, TCF Someone Lived host committee Chairperson Linda Holland, Crystal Atkins-Weathers
Susan Weinbach, David and Augusta Cerny, Judith Adler
Charles and Linda Holland
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DEL MAR $2,120,000 Rare and desirable, this approx. 2.5 acre horse property abuts the Polo Fields and has direct access to the Coast to Crest Trail. The well maintained single story 5BD/3BA home is approached by a long driveway and offers views to the west. MLS# 140025629 858.756.7899
RANCHO SANTA FE $1,900,000-$2,099,500 Seller needs SOLD now! Amazing views. Private and quiet. Custom single level. Great open floor plan with unique modern interior. 3BD + office, cul-de sac, approx. 2.5 acres with a grove, putting green. Rancho Santa Fe Schools! MLS# 140000901 858.756.3795
RANCHO SANTA FE $4,200,000 Custom estate never been on market, over approx. 2 acres, guard gated, almost 9,000 sq ft of pure luxury. MLS# 140019001 858.756.7899
RANCHO SANTA FE $2,950,000-$3,295,876 Villa Porticello is a private gated estate with sweeping Southwest/ west views within gated Cielo. MLS# 140031573 858.259.6400
RANCHO SANTA FE $2,950,000 Completely redone corner-to-corner turnkey single story Rancho Santa Fe 5BD/5.5BA estate. MLS# 140023833 858.756.7899
RANCHO SANTA FE $1,195,000-$1,295,000 REDUCED! 4BD/3.5BA at The Lakes. Complete with amazing interior upgrades and resort-like back yard. MLS# 140006575 858.755.6793
SAN DIEGO-THE LAKES $2,150,000 Views, pool, single level 4BD/4.5BA floorplan. Everything about this property is spectacular. MLS# 140028446 858.756.3795
SAN DIEGO/SANTALUZ $1,599,900 Fully upgraded, former model, enclosed central courtyard with floorplan. 4BD +library, 3.5BA. Canyon views. MLS# 140016490 858.756.3795
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Q&A: Children’s welfare inspires Jeanette Day to work for justice Jeanette Day is an attorney who represents children. Because of her awareness of the unique, critical needs of foster children, she co-founded “Just in Time for Foster Youth,� a nonprofit whose services help steer foster youth into productive adulthood. Day has served three terms on San Diego County’s Children, Youth and Families Commission. During the 1980s, she helped coordinate a renovation of the county shelter for abused children. She was a founding board member of Friends of Children and The Coming Together Foundation. She served on the board of management for the YMCA Youth and Family services and the advisory board to Angels Foster Family Agency, was vice president of philanthropy for St. Germaine Children’s Charity, and was a member of the San Diego Junior League. Day has been recognized by numerous organizations for her community work spanning three decades, including the San Diego Board of Supervisors, Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and Channel 10, receiving a Leadership Award. Who or what inspires you? I am inspired by humble, passionate people who consider the status quo just a place to start. When someone has the strength to right wrongs and to fix problems in our society, that inspires me and gives me the added passion to address issues I believe in. As a lawyer, I know the law evolves, and we as citizens need to prod and push to ensure justice and equality for all. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? I would include leaders who would share their insights as to how they kept going against great odds. Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Cesar Chavez, Clarence Darrow, Martin Luther King, Jr. I know these icons must have had terrific senses of doing the right thing. I also believe they must have a great sense of humor, and I’d like to experience that. I would include some of my favorite female actresses/comedians, Kristen Wiig and Sandra Bullock, and for me, my dad, Milton Day, all for an incredible evening! What are your five favorite movies of all time?
Jeanette Day These are “The Notebook,� “Milk,� “The Candidate,� “Something’s Gotta Give,� and “12 Angry Men.� What is it that you most dislike? I dislike prejudice and pretentiousness. What is your most prized possession? My most prized possession is my friends and family, who never cease to amaze me with their love, caring friendship and talents. However, I must add my law degree, which has given me the ability to help so many — literally thousands of children — which is an amazing privilege. What do you do for fun? I love nature and taking
2014 Rotarian of the Year A very special member of the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club — Dr. Robert Vogel — was honored June 17 as “Rotarian of the Year 2014.� Above (l-r): Dr. Robert Vogel, and the club’s president, Greg Grajek. Courtesy photo
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TPHS alumnus a nominee for the 2014 Major League Soccer All Star game BY KAREN BILLING A.J. Soares, the only Major League Soccer player to come out of Torrey Pines High School, is having one of his best professional seasons this year. The 25-year-old athlete has been the New England Revolution’s most consistent presence on defense this year, playing every minute of every game so far. Soares has also helped the team on the attacking end, scoring a memorable goal at Philadelphia in week 11. Soares’ strong efforts have made him a nominee for the MLS All Star game. Fan votes will decide whether Soares gets the chance to represent the United States and showcase the league in a match against Germany’s Bayern Munich. The All Star game will be held on Aug. 6 in Portland and will air on ESPN2. Fans can vote for Soares online at mlssoccer.com/all-star/2014/vote through July 11. The center defenseman is now in his fourth season with the New England Revolution. “My dream my whole life has been to play professional soccer, and to play the sport I love every day for my job, it’s pretty awesome,” said Soares. “I’m just a normal kid from the Carmel Valley area, and it shows it’s very attainable if you work hard.” Soares played with San Diego Surf Soccer from the time he was 7 years old until he was 18. His best memories from the early Surf days are of the San Diego Surf Cup, a tournament held every summer at the San Diego Polo Field. “I always loved representing the club at what felt like a huge tournament,” Soares said. He went on to play at UC Berkeley, where he was named the 2010 first team All American and 2010 Pac-10 Player of the Year. In his four years at Cal he missed only two games and helped his team advance to three NCAA Tournaments, including the national quarterfinals in 2010. New England picked Soares as the sixth overall pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. Soares said the team has given him an amazing opportunity. “My most memorable moment in soccer so far was my debut in 2011,” Soares said. “It was my first professional game and I played in Los Angeles against the Galaxy, in front of all my friends and family and against one of my idols, Da-
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A.J. Soares and Servando Carrasco (Houston Dynamo) from their days at Surf Soccer Club.
vid Beckham.” He is used to playing against famous soccer players and doesn’t get starstruck, but he does enjoy the chance to play against some of the best in the world, such as Thierry Henry, Alessandro Nesta, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and all of Manchester United and Inter Milan. The 6-foot Soares is described as a skilled defender and very physical leader on the field. “My best strength as a defender is my brain. I always think my way through games and try to plan well and be one step ahead of my opponents,” said Soares. “I also love the camaraderie of soccer, so I get fired up during games and love to fight to win with my good friends that are my teammates.” In addition to playing for the Revolution, Soares is also the team’s representative for The Sports Museum’s Boston vs. Bullies educational program, where he teaches anti-bullying behavior to Boston-area kids. He is also a volunteer assistant soccer coach for the Harvard University men’s soccer team. Harvard’s head coach, Pieter Lehrer, was the assistant coach at Cal when he played there. “We are very close friends, and I enjoy working with such great students who are also great players,” Soares said. The MLS season is essentially a full-year gig with only December off. At the midway point, the Revolution team is in a good spot in second place in the eastern conference at 7-5-2 behind DC United. “We want to make the playoffs. We just have to stay on top of the table and keep winning games,” Soares said. Last week, Soares was spending some time away from Boston in San Diego and taking the opportunity to watch a lot of World Cup soccer. “To me, it’s the best sporting event ever to watch,” he said. While Soares has done some analyst work with Comcast New England’s World Cup coverage, he does not believe broadcasting is in his future — he has his sights set on making a World Cup team himself four years from now. Vote Soares into the All Star game at mlssoccer.com/allstar/2014/vote.
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At $40 annually per vehicle, the San Dieguito Union High School District collected over $77,000 in fees this year from students for Marsha Sutton campus parking permits. With an overall budget this year of about $107 million, $77,000 may seem insignificant. But there’s a principle at stake here, says Sally Smith, a San Diego attorney and relentless crusader for equal access in public education. Smith has taken on dozens of school districts throughout California for what she claims are illegal fees that exclude or discriminate against low-income students. A Uniform Complaint filed by Smith against SDUHSD on May 2 itemized five areas of questionable practices, one of which was student parking fees. “It is strictly a fee to generate revenue directly from the students which is illegal,” her complaint reads. “[S]tudents are used to generate tens of thousands of dollars and only they bear the burden, not the adults. No district should impose a fee which makes it more difficult for students to get to school, particularly indigent students.” In her complaint, Smith argued that parking on campus is related to an educational activity, and schools cannot charge fees for educational activities. Supporting this claim, Smith said that “students may have their parking pass revoked for behavior issues … so it is used as student discipline.” She also noted that staff is not charged for parking on campus, only students. “The parking fees have been imposed unilaterally on only the students,” she said. “School districts that charge fees such as colleges require visitors, staff, and students to pay parking fees. UCSD is an example. The law is fairly applied to all citizens and does not single out minors to bear the burden of the cost for parking.” Students, she wrote, are required to use their vehicles for school events, and students who can afford the fee “have an advantage over students who cannot pay parking fees because they have access to their vehicles for extracurricular activities.” In addition, she said the district “recognizes that there are indigent students by requiring students to identify as charity cases to get the [parking] fee waiver, thus causing humiliation and shame to a child …” Finally, Smith said there must be a specific law that allows school districts to charge particular fees, and there is no such California law identifying parking on school property as a legitimate fee. She also claimed that the governing board of a school district must approve such fees, and San Dieguito’s board has never taken this action. To support her arguments, Smith cited guidelines from the Tulare high school district which state that lawful fees must be specified in the California Education Code and must be authorized in advance by the school district’s board of trustees. “The law requires any public agency, including school districts, to hold a public hearing, at which oral or written presentations can be made, as part of a regularly scheduled public meeting, before adopting
any new fee or approving an increase in an existing fee,” guidelines state. Smith cited a legal interpretation on the issue, which reads in part: “Title 5 says that any fees charged to students must be specifically authorized by law. … “Although Vehicle Code 21113 has been interpreted as to allow such fees, some attorneys have suggested that without specific authorization in the Education Code, the fees may not be charged since the Vehicle Code only speaks in terms of parking regulations. “Therefore, districts should consult legal counsel prior to the levying of such fees.” That is exactly what San Dieguito did. After consulting with legal counsel, Eric Dill, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of business services, wrote in his May 30 response to Smith’s Uniform Complaint that, under the law, “schools may charge fees for items not related to ‘educational activities.’ Vehicle Code 21113 has been interpreted to include allowing schools to charge for parking.” Case law analyzing the Vehicle Code section “allows for the governing bodies of public entities to impose regulations on cars parked on their property,” he wrote. Despite the apparent requirement that governing boards must establish fees, Dill said Smith’s claim that the fees must be set by the governing board is inaccurate. “The Vehicle Code section specifically allows the condition or regulation to be set by the governing board or officer of the public school,” his response reads. “As such, the principal or other school officer could set the parking permit fees without violating the California Constitution’s guarantee to a free public education.” Dill said the practices detailed in the complaint do not violate the “free school” guarantee. “The district and its constituent schools may charge fees for parking,” he concluded. The schools, he said, are complying with the law. Free parking Information provided by Dill showed that student parking fees collected during the 2013-2014 school year were, by school: $18,862 from Canyon Crest Academy, $25,422 from Torrey Pines High School, $11,736 from San Dieguito Academy, and $21,280 from La Costa Canyon High School. This totaled $77,301, about the same as last year, Dill said. All the money goes into the district’s general fund and does not stay with the schools, he said. In an interview, Dill said the district received a comprehensive review in 2004 from legal counsel that examined everything schools were charging fees for, and “we had the opinion that we were okay on parking.” On the question of whether fees can be charged if not specifically authorized by the Education Code, Dill said, “Our position is that driving to school is not a requirement. Nobody gets a grade for driving to school.” He said students can get to school any number of ways. “Any student can walk, ride, skateboard, carpool, get dropped off by parents, take the bus, take public transportation,” he said. Staff could also get to school any number of ways, but they don’t get charged a fee to park on campus, which is precisely Smith’s point.
Whether staff should pay for parking if students have to, Dill said, “This is the first time I’ve ever seen that particular argument, that you can’t charge a fee unless you charge adults as well, so that’s a new one.” Dill said one reason the schools charge students to park on campus is to control traffic in the student parking lot, because there can be more students wanting to drive to school than available spaces. That is not an issue in the staff parking lot, he said. “That’s one way to control the traffic in the parking lot,” Dill said. A simple solution to that would be to issue permits at no charge until the number of spaces available have been allotted. So it’s hard to understand how charging for parking reduces demand, unless it’s to weed out those who can’t afford the permit fee. No legal authority Smith said Dill cited a court case that applies only to private universities. “Colleges charge for tuition, books, parking, etc., but the Constitution does not provide for a free college education,” she said, whereas it does for K-12 public schools. “Calif. Code of Regulations § 350 states that any lawful fee must be specifically authorized by the state legislature,” she said, claiming there is no legal authority for San Dieguito to collect these fees which are therefore illegal. “Parking fees are particularly egregious because the school district does not require staff nor visitors to pay parking fees, just the teenagers,” Smith wrote in an email. High school students, she said, “are singled out for the fees to generate revenue while employees pay nothing. I believe parking fees must be returned to students.” Rick Schmitt, SDUHSD superintendent, said the district is diligent about making sure that no illegal fees are charged to students and that low-income students have equal access to all educational experiences. “Kids never have to self-identify, and no questions are ever asked,” he said. Several years ago, the American Civil Liberties Union requested extensive information from California school districts on the subject of student fees and reviewed the material from SDUHSD in depth. “The ACLU agreed we do all we can,” Schmitt said. “We’ve really gone out of our way.” But Smith doesn’t mince words. She noted how many tens of thousands of dollars parents in the San Dieguito district donate to their schools, and said charging students additional fees is not just illegal but unreasonably excessive. “Educators have lost their way,” she said. Whatever one may think of Smith, no one can argue that she is not driven with a purpose and armed with steely determination to represent the under-represented. Sally Smith keeps us honest, is a mirror to our conscience, and reminds us all that not everyone is privileged to have the economic advantages in life that some school districts take for granted. Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@san.rr.com.
North Coast Symphony presents ‘Pops Picnic’ The North Coast Symphony presents its summer concerts “Pops Picnic” at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive (at Encinitas Boulevard and Balour Drive). Broadway and movie score favorites will compose most of the program, including a medley from the recent animated hit movie, “Frozen.” Anna Roberts, a San Diego musical theater enthusiast and singer, will be the featured vocalist. Tables seating up to eight persons will be set up so that the audience can enjoy a picnic supper during the concert. Do bring food, but no alcoholic beverages. Tickets are available at the door: $10 general, $8 seniors/students/military, $25/family max. Visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.
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Local doctor focused on developing device to capture cancer stem cells BY KATHY DAY Twelve years ago, Jeff Allen’s wife Denise died from pancreatic cancer. Today, with his two sons’ help, he’s working on a device that will capture cancer stem cells — with the ultimate goal of finding the root cause of the deadly disease. With a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Ph.D. in analytical biochemistry from Arizona State University, Allen has spent the past 20 years working with biotech companies to develop clinical and diagnostic tools to study blood and biological fluids in infectious disease. During that time, he said, he’s learned that a lot of “bright people” are working on products, but the questions of cost and who will buy them — where they fit and how they change treatment methods — often slow them down. After his wife died in 2002, he said he realized he couldn’t “cram all of medical school and an oncology residency into months and couldn’t learn enough about cancer,” so he took a new tack. Initially, he focused on learning as much as he could about pancreatic cancer and its genetic roots, which he said he believes lie in cancer stem cells. “These are very rare but unique cells that have the ability to not only replicate themselves but to differentiate (change) into the different types of cells which make up a cancer tumor,” noted Allen, a local resident. “Relatively new research suggests that a very small number of cancer stem cells may break off from the primary tumor and begin to circulate in the bloodstream, and may become lodged in a different organ than the primary tumor. Then they may begin to grow secondary tumors, thus spreading the cancer throughout the body.” He said he believes that if these particular cells can be singled out and analyzed for the break in the genetic code that could be causing a tumor to form, new therapies can be designed to target the underlying cause rather than just shrinking a tumor with chemotherapy and radiation. “It’s not where the cancer starts, it’s what the breaks are in the genome that cause it to metastasize,” he said. Two years ago, his search for an answer took another step when he formed TumorGen MDx to develop a device to isolate and capture these particular cells. His goal is to be able to sequence the genome to be able to “identify each patient’s unique mutations.” During his studies, Allen found some discussion about a
Austin, Jeff and Alex Allen. Courtesy photo patient whose breast cancer had metastasized to the pancreas. The researcher, in England, noted that they used tamoxifen, an estrogen-blocking drug commonly used on breast cancer. The woman’s cancer cleared and she lived. “That wasn’t the case with my wife.” That was one influence moving him to push on and devote himself full-time to developing the company. “My interest is in fighting this disease. I will never stop,” he added. Recent research, including work being done at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Michigan, is encouraging him. The more involved he got, the more intrigued his sons, Austin and Alex, became. Austin is studying mechanical engineering at MiraCosta College and wants to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He has experience in AutoCAD design, gained while he was at La Costa Canyon High School. His interest in microfluidic systems fit right in, so he put those skills to work designing the prototype of a chip the size of a microscope slide called the Cancer Stem Cell Capture Chip. “I’ve always been interested in science,” he said, with a wry grin, adding a few stories about teenage exploits that
made his dad and brother smile. Alex, a Cal State San Marcos biology major with a concentration in molecular cell biology, works in the virology lab there. He’s working on a project determining whether genes in viruses are pathogenic or not. That fit in, too, giving his dad another scientific mind to help on his mission. “We don’t learn anything if we don’t look for it,” Alex said. Familiar with the ins and outs of the biotech industry, Allen knows that one of his first steps must be to patent their device, which he contends will provide “a faster, better and cheaper method to analyze cancer stem cells.” After that comes the feasibility phase, proving its applications. Essentially the device is a series of channels coated with antibodies that bind to specific proteins on the surface of a cancer stem cell, Allen explains in a video on the company’s website. When blood is passed over them, the antibodies snag the cancer stem cells, while remaining blood cells are directed to the waste area and washed away. The advantage to the TumorGen MDx approach is that the “chip reveals a cell that’s still alive,” as opposed to those identified by traditional methods of staining them or breaking them apart, causing vital information to be lost, Allen said. Now that they have a working prototype, the mission is to build the company slowly. Acknowledging it is still in its infancy — it truly is a garage-based company — he’s launched an initial fundraising effort via the website gofundme.com, aiming to raise $50,000 for the next steps. Allen says he’s not ready to approach angel investors or venture capitalists yet because he’s “not to a data point” that they would support. He’s asking people to contribute at least $30 – the cost of producing each device — and promises they will know where their money goes. At press time, $6,065 had been raised toward the $50,000 goal. Nearly 150 people have pitched in to date, but there’s a lot of work ahead, he said. “Research is not for the faint of heart,” he added. “There are technical risks; we are not taking the easy route.” The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 46,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer — or 2.8 percent of all cancers — are expected this year, with only 6.7 percent of patients from 2004-2010 surviving for five years. Visit tumorgenmdx.com.
Patriot Profiles: ‘Find the positive in everything you do’ This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes.
BY JEANNE MCKINNEY A soldier needs stress unless it leads to distress. “Stress causes energy-pumping hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to be released into the bloodstream, preparing the body to act in times of danger, known as a ‘fight or flight’ response,” states Lisa Young, a health educator with the U.S. Army Public Health Command. “While this burst of energy can help Soldiers get through a battle or even overcome a difficult obstacle course during training, chronic stress is not a good thing.” Army Specialist (Spc.) Erin Cortez Jones is someone who helps others “soldier” through hard challenges. “When I was having a down time about things at home, he was able to lift my spirits and make jokes to help me feel better,” states Spc. T. Weatherspoon. This simple act of caring helps insure that a confident, highly-trained warrior maintains his ability to survive. An Oceanside, Calif. native, Jones first clarifies that Erin, typically a female name, is really his. He grew up seeing the world as the son of a Marine who served as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. In Japan, Jones and his younger brother went out together a lot. “I just wanted to party and have fun the rest of my life,” admits Jones. “He [his brother] went out one night without me and had a situation happen I can’t speak on. It was enough to send me a wake-up call to better myself before I end up where he almost ended up. I decided to up and join the military.” No problem for a Marine Corps brat to go Army. Jones’ father, a 27-year veteran, was proud he’d joined a branch and felt the Army would be a better fit for his son. “I’m used to being goofy, energetic, and fun,” says Jones. In addition, his listening skills can pull someone away from their unhealthy thinking.
Spc. Erin Cortez Jones. Courtesy U.S. Army As an Automated Logistical Specialist, Jones calls what he does “UPS for the military.” “We supply the parts needed to have equipment missionready and to keep track of what and where it is being used at all times,” says Jones. In one of what he dubs his “personal battles,” he puts the cross-
hairs on threats to combat readiness, “We had someone new who was pretty upset in our shop. Instead of letting him storm off, I sat him down and talked to him letting him know he’ll be alright. He continued on for us and the mission.” While serving in Kuwait 2013, with 4th Brigade Support Battalion (4BSB), Sgt. Brett Madara, his first-line supervisor stated, “From the beginning of deployment to when he left, he showed great motivation. He always shows up ready to accomplish the task at hand.” Computerized logistics requires skills Jones had before he joined. “I’ve been in computer classes since kindergarten. I adapted how to operate computers inside and out and how to make one from scratch if needed. There are a whole lot of tricks of the trade using Microsoft Excel, Word, the Internet and Google — you must be very well-versed.” Jones says, “We have those days – it’s overwhelming – there’s too much going on and I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do this.’ It’s rare for me to do that, because if I’m the one that starts thinking like that, everyone’s going to start thinking like that.” “There are always people that find so much negative, they forget to look at the positive. Find the positive in everything you do.” Jones musters his own strength while making sure everyone laughs and has a good day. His go-to leaders inspire him and his iPod placates his passion for music. Now stationed at Ft. Carson, Colo.,
Jones’ days are spent ordering, receiving, and issuing repair parts, along with opening and closing job orders for the battalion and sister battalions around 4BSB. He’s also an equipment dispatcher. Jones knows culture shock, extreme heat and lack of comfort, pressure, system flaws, and personality clashes. Call to combat hovers like a stubborn cloud…consequences of decisions are in perpetual motion… A logistics guy supplies a part to a Humvee in a supply convoy whose lead driver was yesterday – feeling blue. After getting a handle on stress, today the Humvee driver’s senses are sharp and suggests going down an alternate road – avoiding suspicious IEDs. One less wheelchair will be filled, no family will go fatherless and needed supplies will reach their intended destination. In those supplies is a rifle part, so when that ground soldier faces a kinetic enemy – his defense will be swift and sure. With the enemy out of the neighborhood, a displaced foreign family can come home – free to work and live without the stress of tyranny. Spc. Erin Cortez Jones, who wanted to serve his way, is helping the Army win their battles in more ways than one saying, “I’m pretty content here. I might make a career out of it.”
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Falcons runner ‘flips hourglass’ to create stellar career BY GIDEON RUBIN When Tal Braude first surfaced at Torrey Pines as a freshman, it was assumed he’d be following in the footsteps of his two older brothers, both excellent soccer players for whom competing in track was a secondary activity. “So here’s the third brother, it’ll be the same old story,” figured Torrey Pines track and field/cross country coach Brent Thorne. “It’ll be soccer-soccer-soccer, and he’ll fit running in where he can.” To say Braude exceeded the expectations on the track and cross country circuits would be an understatement. Early in his prep career, he decided to forgo soccer to focus on distance running. That decision paid big dividends. Braude, who earlier this month concluded a distinguished prep career at Torrey Pines, will compete in track and cross country at Division I Columbia in the Ivy League later this year. His Falcons career was highlighted by him becoming the school’s first state cross country champion — in either the boys or girls circuits. “He totally flipped the hourglass upside down,” Thorne said. “Totally.” Braude went out for cross country at the prodding of former Falcons distance running sensation Ally Billmeyer, whom he met at a junior lifeguard camp the summer before his freshman year. “When I went into the first race, I was like, ‘Coach, how do you think I’m going to do in this race?’” Braude said. “They were just like, ‘Go out and have fun and just do the best you can, and we’ll see from here.’”
In that race at the Bronco Invitational, his coaches saw the first chapter of one of the most distinguished distance running careers in school history. Braude shocked a rising star from rival La Costa Canyon, Steven Fahy, who happened to be the younger brother of former Torrey Pines standout Matt Carpowich’s nemesis, Darren Fahy. “I didn’t really know what I was getting into in that first race,” Braude said. “It developed into its own rivalry between us.” That rivalry helped push Braude to become one of just a handful of San Diego Section runners to ever win a state title in cross country. He jokingly credits his siblings for his development as a runner. “My family says it’s ... because they used to chase me around with a cricket bat when I was younger,” said Braude, who was raised in South Africa, where cricket enjoys great popularity. He decided to give up soccer early in his freshman year, when it became apparent the demands of competing on the cross country and track and field teams would be too much to accommodate a third sport. It wasn’t an easy decision, though. Braude had looked forward to following in the footsteps of brothers Liran, who graduated in 2007, and Liad (2009), both of whom played on Falcons teams that won Palomar League and San Diego Sections championships. “I felt it was time for a change and time to focus on something I was good at,” Braude said. “I saw what I wanted to become
Tal Braude will compete for Columbia after a distinguished prep career at Torrey Pines High School. when I started. I guess that just kind of pushed me to do the best that I can.” Braude’s decision had his soccer family’s blessings. “My family is really good about not putting on pressure on you,” he said. “As long as you’re happy, they’re fine with it, because that’s what counts.”
But Braude has put pressure on himself. He said his family instilled a whatever-ittakes mentality in him at a young age. His father, a karate instructor, taught Braude and his brothers martial arts. Braude credits Billmeyer and Karpowich for being role models who helped him keep his focus when he was just starting his distance running career. “I’ve had great teammates and coaches who’ve been pushing me and sticking by me,” he said. In a sport that inherently emphasizes individual accomplishments, Braude has embraced the team concept. He cites mentoring younger teammates among his most important contributions to the program, and helping lead the cross country team last year to its first San Diego Section title in recent memory ranks right up there with his individual state title among his most important accomplishments. “It was a big deal, because we hadn’t gotten first in a really long time,” he said. “I was so pumped, and my coaches were so pumped.” Thorne said Braude contributed to the development of up-and-comers Spencer Dodds (who has since moved to Temecula) and Ian Hutchinson, among others. He believes Braude’s blueprint offers lessons for other athletes. “He’s one of those stories that you love to tell as a coach,” he said. “He had big goals and big dreams. He had some talent, but we didn’t know how much, and I think he maximized his talent and his potential by hard work and dedication.”
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time of her re-election. “It shows that people throughout the community are engaged and interested in participating in the governance of Rancho Santa Fe. Kim and I look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working not only with the members of the board but with all the members of the community as well. The Association board has many projects on the table and Kim and I want to focus on the positive things we can all do together.” At the June 19 RSF Association board meeting, McAllister was named vice president in another 4-3 vote and Eggleston was named the new treasurer in a unanimous vote.
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meeting that he opposed pay raises for the general manager and staff, and also expenses for outreach, a category that he said includes attendance at conferences by staff and board members, public relations and water conservation efforts. Overall, he said, he would have liked to see about $290,000 in savings by cutting administrative costs and sharing labor expenses with neighboring water districts. Gruzdowich reiterated his concern that the board had failed to stick to its resolve to put half of the money generated by a 6 percent rate hike imposed last year into its capital project fund. At a budget discussion in April, Gruzdowich had challenged general manager Michael Bardin and his staff to “sharpen their pencils” and look for additional cuts. “He came back and really didn’t sharpen it very much,” Gruzdowich said after the June 19 meeting. Bardin discussed the decision to forego this year’s contribution to the capital reserve fund in a message contained in the budget document. “Without a rate increase operating revenues will not generate enough in operating gains to contribute an additional $1.0 million as intended by the board. This amount was meant to reimburse the Capital Reserve Fund for the pre-payment of the CalPERS Side Fund at $400,000 per year, and another $600,000 represented a portion of the January 2013 rate increase,” Bardin wrote. During the board’s budget deliberations, Bardin noted that the district did
Outgoing board president Philip Wilkinson said despite some distractions and controversy this year, the board was still able to achieve many accomplishments. Wilkinson said he is confident that the current “smart, dedicated and hardworking” board will be able to continue to face future issues together. “I think this is a very strong board and I feel positive about going forward,” Wilkinson said. Outgoing treasurer Larry Spitcaufsky also praised Eggelston, who will be taking over the position he held for the last three years working as a liaison to the finance committee. “I’m glad to hear he’s coming in, I think he’ll do a great job,” Spitcaufsky said. Eggleston will join the board at its next meeting on July 3.
make an additional contribution to the capital fund last year, and that expenses have been cut deeply in recent years. The largest share of the increased operating costs for the fiscal year 2014-15 is due to imported water costs, according to a presentation by administrative services manager Jeanne Deaver. That is the money the district spends to buy water from outside suppliers. Those costs are projected to rise 4 percent in January, or $340,000, according to Deaver’s report. A dry winter means that the district will need to buy about 70 percent of the water it supplies to its 22,000 customers in Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Fairbanks Ranch. The other 30 percent will come from local water supplies in Lake Hodges and the district’s reservoir. Deaver said the district pays $829 per acre foot for imported water, which will go up to $865 in January, compared to $50 per acre foot for local water. In wetter years, the district obtains close to half of its water from local sources. An acrefoot contains 325,000 gallons, roughly the amount used by an average family in a year. At the June 19 meeting, Gruzdowich suggested that future budget hearings should be held in the evening so that district residents would not have to miss work to attend. “I’d like to see more people maybe pressure us to make more frugal decisions,” he said. Board president Michael Hogan agreed with the suggestion, and asked that the topic be placed on a future board agenda.
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meeting. A community meeting with parents and district officials was held on Monday, June 16, to discuss the issue, and the topic was also placed on the agenda for Thursday’s school board meeting. Currently, two of the district’s high schools, La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines, are called boundary schools, meaning that geographic boundaries determine which students go to each of the schools. The other two schools, San Dieguito and Canyon Crest academies, are called choice schools, because students can apply to attend them no matter where they live in the district. However, because more students applied to San Dieguito and Canyon Crest than could be accommodated for this fall, a lottery was held to admit applicants. Sixty-five students were put on the wait-list for San Dieguito, and 100 for Canyon Crest, according to discussion at Thursday’s board meeting, and officials said they didn’t expect seats to open for those on the waitlist. Some of the parents who attended Thursday’s board meeting live within a few houses of San Dieguito, but said they will be forced to pay to bus their children to La Costa Canyon, about six miles away. “Flat out, the district has failed these people,” said James Bush, whose child is one of the 65 on the San Dieguito wait-list. Jennifer Lessley, who said she lives seven doors from San Dieguito Academy, described how her daughter was devastated by the email informing her of being waitlisted, because most of her friends from middle school will be attending the academy, while she will have to walk to the bus stop at San Dieguito Academy and catch the bus to La Costa Canyon. “I’m asking you, the board, right now, please help us,” Lessley said. Her daughter, Taylor, a 9th-grader, then tearfully addressed the board. “When I start school in August, I will be alone,” the girl said, voice quavering. “I know I will be miserable and not reach my full potential as a person and as a student.” Chris Schwartz, another district parent, said school officials were missing the
point. Rather than establishing a task force, he said, they simply need to increase capacity at San Dieguito. “In effect, what we need are two more classrooms at San Dieguito Academy,” Schwartz said. At least one board member, John Salazar, agreed. Following public testimony, he said it was “ridiculous” that students should have to win a lottery to attend their neighborhood school. “These are taxpayers. They deserve a neighborhood school. We can fix this instantly,” said Salazar, triggering applause from the audience. However, Schmitt and other board members said the issue is not so simple, because the entire school district population, comprised of more than 12,000 families, must be informed and have a chance to voice its opinion before significant changes are made to enrollment policies. “I wish we could fix it tonight but we need the input of the whole community,” said board vice president Amy Herman. The task force, to be convened by this fall and include parents, students, teachers, administrators and school board members, will examine broad issues such as whether the district should continue to have a mix of boundary and choice schools, or move to a boundary-only system. In the meantime, officials said, they will look for ways to expand capacity at the two academies with an eye toward accommodating more students this fall. One suggestion was to add programs to La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines to draw more students to those campuses. La Costa Canyon was built to hold 2,700 students but now has 1,950. “Whatever you can do to recruit more students to La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines would be terrific,” said parent Julie Union. After the meeting, Lessley said she and other parents felt rushed at the June 5 board meeting, and that officials weren’t really listening. That attitude had changed by Thursday’s board meeting, she said. “Tonight I felt they understood there are a lot of parents with a lot of concerns,” she said. “It sounds like they’re going to work on it and take our concerns to heart.”
CONDUCT continued from page 1 frain from multiple media advertisements or mailers. “Clearly the last campaign had spending well beyond what has been historically seen in the community,” Addario said. “It’s damaging and I hope we can heal and move forward.” Addario suggested that candidates should refrain from negative attacks on other candidates or supporters both verbally and in writing, and that the board should review all campaign materials before being distributed. Demeaning and mocking of the candidates and/or their supporters would be “strictly prohibited” and Addario said the board should have the authority to disqualify a candidate who violates the code of conduct. Addario said that the RSF Association board needs to do a better job of monitoring campaigns and enforcement. He said he believes the board was “passive to the extreme” during the
last election. Addario said that things need to change if they want to continue to draw good people to the board. “There are so many qualified people who said they would never run because they don’t want to deal with the mockery and expense,” Addario said. RSF resident Mike Licosati said that the board should not waste any time or money exploring the issue of campaign spending — he cited the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision that prohibits the government from restricting political independent expenditures. “As idealistic as (Addario’s) goals may be, it’s unconstitutional. You can’t put limits on campaign spending,” Licosati said. Addario also congratulated Ann Boon and Kim Eggleston on their election to the RSF Association board and wished them the best in their terms serving the community.
Zoonitas event lending a paw to help Humane Society Seventeen local artists will “join paws” to help the animal victims of domestic violence during the Zoonitas Extravaganza Exhibition benefiting the Animal Safehouse Program at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. An opening reception will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Encinitas Library Gallery at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. “Zoonitas artists are proud to be a part of the vibrant art scene in Encinitas,” said Cheryl Ehlers, a local artist and curator of the 2014 Zoonitas art exhibition. “Encinitas is home to a diverse population of talented artists. During the opening reception, our guests will experience all forms of artistic expression.” Guests will have the rare opportunity to step into “virtual studios.” Each artist will have one hour to complete an original work of art. Participants include wildlife and landscape artist Gary Johnson, muralist and fine art instructor Linda Luisi, and Joan Hanson, a nature artist, instructor, and book illustrator. During a silent auction afterward, the guests with the highest bids will take home the original works of art “fresh off the easel.” “We’re so honored that these local artists have chosen Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Animal Safehouse Program as the beneficiary of Zoonitas,” said Amy Heflin, director of the program. “Safehouse is a safety net for the pets of domestic violence victims. When they know their pets will be safe, it allows them to escape and break the chain of violence. Safehouse is also a lifeline for veterans, senior citizens, accident victims, and — most recently — victims of the fires. Thank you, Zoonitas!” Added Ehlers, “All of the artists are excited. We’re ready to let the fur and feathers fly!” The reception will include live music by Second Cousins, food and refreshments, the silent auction, and opportunities to meet the artists and discuss their work. For more about Zoonitas, call 760-519-1551 or visit zooinitas.zohosites.com. For more about the Animal Safehouse Program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, visit the shelter at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or visit www.sdpets. org.
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Village Church sponsors concert in RSF Village RSF community members gathered June 22 for a free concert featuring The Peter Sprague Group. The event was held on the green in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe, adjacent to The Inn at RSF. The event was sponsored by the Village Community Presbyterian Church. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com
Peter Sprague on guitar, Duncan Moore on drums, Rebecca Jade on vocals
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Retired local judge to be inducted into Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Morgan Stanley director named to Top 400 list
BY KRISTINA HOUCK After 26 years as a trial lawyer followed by another dozen as a judge, Steven R. Denton was inducted into Consumer Attorneys of San Diego’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame June 24 at the San Diego Yacht Club at Shelter Island. “It’s a big thrill,” said Denton, a local resident for nearly a decade. “It’s a very prestigious award within the San Diego legal community.” Because his father worked for Pan Am, Denton was born in the Philippines and grew up mostly in Japan, and then Hawaii before it became a state. He attended high school in Germany. After high school, Denton returned to the United States and earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental biology at UC Santa Barbara. Halfway through, he decided he would go on to law school. “The mid-60s was an interesting time,” Denton recalled. “There was a lot of debate going on, on a number of different topics, including the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. As a result, I became interested in civil justice and found my way into law school.” After studying law at the University of San Diego, Denton began a 26-year career as a trial attorney, primarily focused on construction injury litigation. “There’s nothing more thrilling than representing a deserving client and achieving a jury verdict on behalf of a deserving client,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to have that experience on a number of occasions.” In 2001, Gov. Gray Davis appointed Denton to the San Diego Superior Court. At the time of his appointment, Denton had established his own law firm, was president of the local American Board of Trial Advocates chapter and was the former president of Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, the organization that is now honoring him by inducting him into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. “I’ve always been service-oriented and I wanted to continue that service as a judge,” Denton said. “I had a successful law practice that I gave up to be a judge, so it was a financial sacrifice to go on the bench and become a judge, but it was well worth it. My experience was excellent. The assignment that I had was something that I really coveted.” Denton retired from the San Diego Superior Court in
Steven Denton, Cynthia Chihak Denton, (front) Brooklyn Denton and Ryan Denton. Courtesy photo June 2013, after having served as the assistant supervisor of the civil division. He now works as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge. “Although retired as a judge, I’m working as many hours now as I did then,” said Denton, who lives with his wife Cynthia Chihak Denton, also a trial lawyer, and their two young children. He also has two grown children. “I get to work with excellent lawyers and matters of substance and try to avoid clogging the courts up with a lot of litigation. It’s very fulfilling.” The Consumer Attorneys of San Diego is an organization of trial lawyers in the county working to preserve and protect the legal rights of consumers. The organization’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame commemorates the career contributions of select members for their accomplishments as trial lawyers, their service to the public and their leadership of the association. A committee of past presidents selects award recipients. “The law is a career that I would recommend to anyone who wants to work hard and do good things,” Denton said. “I’ve had a great time being a lawyer, a judge and now a private judge.”
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Star-studded tennis match to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s San Diego Chapter
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BY KRISTINA HOUCK More than one million Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, two painful conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. To raise awareness about these conditions and funds for research, the Mylan World TeamTennis has named the local chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America as a beneficiary of the San Diego Aviators’ opening match against the Austin Aces July 7 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego. Led by Slovak tennis player Daniela Hantuchová, the San Diego Aviators will compete against the Austin Aces, featuring retired American professional tennis player Andy Roddick. The event kicks off the coed professional tennis team’s 2014 schedule. “Raising awareness for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — that otherwise stay in the closet — is imperative if we are going to raise the money and the interest necessary to reach a cure,” said Susan von Posern, who serves as committee chair for “Rally for Cures,” a reception that will take place just before the match in the VIP Players Lounge. A local resident, von Posern also serves as a board member and general counsel of the local chapter. “You may not think that you know somebody who’s impacted by these diseases, but you probably do.” An estimated 1.4 million Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, conditions that can cause diarrhea, bleeding, cramps and fatigue. Approximately 16,000 people suffer from one of the two conditions in San Diego County, said Carly Bazzett, the San Diego chapter’s executive director. Many patients must take drugs with serious side effects or undergo surgery. No cure exists for either condition, both of which fall under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel diseases. “A misconception is that it’s a bathroom disease, when really, it’s a debilitating physical condition,” Bazzett said. “It may require multiple hospitalizations and surgeries, and it can lead to other complications.” The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is a nationwide or-
The “Rally for Cures” reception begins at 5:30 p.m. July 7 in the VIP Players Lounge at Valley View Casino Center, located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego. Doors open at 5 p.m. The match begins at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$200. “It’s a fun, unique way to raise money, bring friends together and have a fun evening,” Bazzett said. For more information about the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America or the local chapter, visit www.ccfa. org or www.ccfa.org/chapters/sandiego/. To purchase tickets, donate auction items or purchase auction items, or learn about sponsorships opportunities visit www.rallyforcures.org.
Big band jazz featured at July 16 concert The Coastal Cities Jazz Band performs a concert of big band jazz at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Carlsbad Community Church, Carlsbad. Music popular during the World War II era will be on tap, with trumpeter Willie Murillo and vocalist Becky Martin joining the band for this performance. Tickets are $15 general admission or $12 for seniors and students. For advance tickets, call Gary Adcock at 858-7751113. The Coastal Cities Jazz Band has become quite popular with very entertaining programs that feature guest artists from the Los Angeles scene. Both Murillo and Martin are in demand around the world, having just returned from a tour in Japan and Australia. We are fortunate to have them with us for this concert. For information, call 858-775-1113.
Event committee (L-R): Laurel Smith of Solana Beach, Susan von Posern of Solana Beach and Janet McCulley of Rancho Santa Fe. Not pictured: Debra Hart of Solana Beach, Patty Leitch of Del Mar and Dawn Levine of Laguna Beach. Courtesy Photo ganization dedicated to funding research and providing support to patients. Launched in 1980, the local chapter holds a number of fundraising events each year, and also helps patients and their families through educational forums, support groups and other services. Last year, the chapter raised about $900,000 for the cause. This year, the chapter is on pace to raise more than $1 million, Bazzett said. “The money you donate stays here,” said Bazzett, whose grandmother was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.
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Mexican Seas | Mares Mexicanos Opens June 28! Mexican Seas | Mares Mexicanos features the awe-inspiring photography and fascinating research of Octavio Aburto, marine ecologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Take an intimate photographic journey to four unique biodiversity hot spots in Mexican waters and see stunning images of the marine life that thrives in these protected areas. Included with admission. More info at aquarium.ucsd.edu
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Athenaeum Summer Festival Gustavo Romero, piano Sundays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, at 4 p.m. This summer, celebrated pianist Gustavo Romero returns for a four-part concert series celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven. Romero, a native San Diegan, first performed at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library as a young boy, and it was with him that the Athenaeum planned its first Summer Festival in 1999, the organization’s 100th anniversary. Each year, Romero chooses composers to study in depth, sharing the full range of their artistry. Series Tickets: $132-192 Individual Concerts: $35-50 (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org/musicfest
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RSF Golf Club Summer Kickoff Party The RSF Golf Club held its Summer Kickoff Party June 22. The event included live music, bounce house and games for kids, beer tasting for adults, and great food. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com
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New coffee shop and eatery Café Cantata opens in Flower Hill Promenade BY KAREN BILLING Café Cantata, a new coffee shop and eatery opened up on June 18 in Flower Hill Promenade, filling the space left behind by Pannikin. The new café comes courtesy of Johan Engman, the owner and founder of the popular Fig Tree Café. “We’ve had a nice little crowd in here and the feedback has been very good,” said Engman. “People are super happy with the design, they think it’s cool and cutting edge.” Engman said people are raving about the bike on the café’s brick wall — it’s a beach cruiser juxtaposed on the wall so the wheels serve as the “O”s in the word food. After taking over the space, Engman did a fair amount of remodeling over the last month. A counter top and seating replaced the old pastry display case and Engman brought in reclaimed wood tables and chairs stamped with the café’s name and created several cozy nooks for lingering over coffee. A big brown leather couch sits in the middle of the café and a va-
Owner Johan Engman has opened up Café Cantata in Flower Hill Promenade. Photo by Karen Billing riety of potted greenery dots the tables and is on display throughout the space. The café is still connected to Pangea Outpost, but is no longer connected with Dahlmann’s Chocolates. Engman started off in the restaurant industry when he was 17 years old, working as a busboy. He worked his way up to server and started saving money to open his own place. He opened his first Fig Tree Café in Pacific Beach in 2008 on a shoestring budget with plastic tables and chairs. He said 2008, in the middle of the economic downturn, was “arguably the worst
time to open a restaurant” but it turned out really well, he was able to remodel his space and gain quite a following. Engman opened his second Fig Tree location in Hillcrest in 2011 and his third last year at Liberty Station. The opportunity to come to Flower Hill Promenade was one he couldn’t pass up. “I had always wanted to go up north with the Fig Tree concept but this space wasn’t right because the kitchen is smaller,” Engman said. “I liked this mall and I like being in this area and I wanted to do some-
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RSF students among those participating in Pacific Ridge School’s global service program Colton Bancroft and Lindsey Sanderson of Rancho Santa Fe are two of more than 480 Pacific Ridge School students and staff who spent the past few weeks experiencing academic, service learning, and cultural experiences around the world. During the school’s year-end global travel period, students in grades 7 through 10 travel on class trips to the Santa Monica Mountains (7th grade), WilRancho Santa Fe resident Lindsey Sanderson leads an liamsburg (8th grade), Chiactivity at an urban youth program in El Salvador. na (9th grade) and the Northern Sierras (10th grade). Juniors and seniors have the option of choosing from one of many school-designed trips or designing their own year-end trips or internships. Bancroft, a junior at Pacific Ridge, elected to join classmates on a school-designed trip to Cambodia, where they built and installed water filtration systems for a local village, and taught English at a school for orphaned or disadvantaged children. Students also had the opportunity to explore the country’s local markets, tour the Siem Reap war museum, and visit Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temple at sunrise. Sanderson, also a Pacific Ridge junior, traveled with a group to El Salvador, where she worked with children in the Angeles Descalsos (Barefoot Angels) Urban Youth Program. Students spent their days organizing activities for the children that included English lessons, crafts, and games. The group also had a chance to explore the countryside through visits to rural villages, a zipline tour over the Apeneca Canopy, and a boat ride around scenic Lake Coatepeque. Bancroft and Sanderson weren’t the only Rancho Santa Fe residents to take part in Pacific Ridge School’s global travel program. Many students from the community participated in class trips and school-designed offerings, including an ecological exploration of Costa Rica’s cloud forests, a culture- and diplomacy-focused trip to Israel and the West Bank, an exploration of India’s vibrant culture, an outdoor adventure in New Zealand, and many more.
Rancho Santa Fe resident Colton Bancroft (right) interacted with school children in Cambodia on a recent trip through Pacific Ridge School. “Global engagement is a key piece of our mission, and is reflected in every aspect of our curriculum,” said Head of School Dr. Bob Ogle. “The year-end global travel period gives students the opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom walls.” Visit www.pacificridge.org.
Orchid Society presents summer show, sale The San Diego County Orchid Society presents its Summer Orchid Show & Sale on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, in Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. Admission is free. Doors will open around noon on July 26 and 10 a.m. July 27. Closing times are 5 p.m. July 26 and 4 p.m. July 27. Free parking. The annual show features displays of varied orchids, with many available for purchase. Donated plants will also be for sale to support orchid conservation. The society welcomes orchids from members and non-members to be submitted to the shows, whether the owner wants them judged or not. To determine the section and class your plant belongs in, refer to the Show Registration Schedule. It is in pdf format so you can print your own copy and fill it out before arriving at the show. For information, visit www.sdorchids.com/SummerShow_2014.html.
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Beads, Crystals and More shop a dream come true for owners BY KRISTINA HOUCK In the summer of 1969, Phil Fischman walked into his first bead store on the New Jersey boardwalk. At just 15 years old, he thought it would be nice to one day own a bead shop in a little beach town a few blocks from the ocean. More than three decades later, his dream came true. “This is exactly what I asked for when I was 15 years old,” said Fischman, as he looked around Beads, Crystals and More, an Encinitas-based shop he owns with his wife, Valeri Okun. “It just took 35 years to catch up to that vision.” Fischman and his wife have owned the store for the last 16 years of its 23-year history. Located at 967 South Coast Hwy 101, the roughly 1,600-square-foot store offers a variety of beads, crystals, jewelry and antiques. “We have beads in the store that are 6,000 years old from sacred religious places in the world where Judaism and Christianity originated, and for children, we have little pieces of plastic with puppies on it,” Fischman said. “I love seeing children play, and I love seeing adults get stimulated culturally, intellectually and spiritually.” A New Jersey native, Fischman is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. He worked for Zales for nearly a decade. With a passion for jewelry, Fischman has created numerous pieces for his wife of 21 years. For her 43rd birthday, he spent several weeks secretly crafting 43 pairs of earrings. When he ran out of materials after the 42nd pair, he visited the local bead shop and learned it was just days from foreclosure after being on the market for years. The couple decided to use their life savings to save the place. “I was the exact right person to walk through the door that day,” recalled Fischman, who has lived in the community for more than 20 years. “They were just about ready to give up and close the doors.” From the chains to the charms, Fischman selects every piece he sells in his store. “I buy everything like it’s a gift for my wife, my mom,
in intensive care. Fischman is currently writing a book about Lava’s recovery. Since welcoming Lava, the couple has adopted cats Opal and Onyx from the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. “My wife and I are examples of and we are living the American Dream,” said Fischman, who supports local schools, shelters and Escondido-based Ecolife Foundation. “We’re grateful that we’ve got something that pays the bills and supports our lives. It’s a very special thing for us. It’s more than a business. It gives us the opportunity to be creative, to be generous, to be in touch with nature and to be part of the community.” Beads, Crystals and More is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information about the store, call 760-9425222 or visit beadscrystalsandmore.com.
Phil Fischman and Valeri Okun Courtesy photo my dad,” he said. “I don’t buy things to sell to other people; I buy things that I love and I would gift to the people I love the most. Our clients appreciate that. They know that when they come in, they’re going to find the nicest things we could find. We give loving attention to everything we do.” Years ago, he purchased gold charms that read, “Rescued.” Although he intended on selling the charms, after they arrived, he decided to give them to customers who rescue animals, which he continues to do to this day. Fischman and his wife rescued their first cat, Jasper, when they first moved in together, and later adopted Topaz. After the 2007 wildfires, the couple adopted a badly burned kitten. Burned on his face and paws, Lava spent six months
TPHS debate camp to be held Aug. 18-21 Torrey Pines High School varsity speech and debate team students will run a four-day Forensics Camp from Aug. 18-21. The camp serves as an introduction for incoming ninth- through 12th-graders interested in improving their skills in critical thinking, effective research, and persuasive and confident speaking. Students will also learn about extemporaneous speaking, and researching issues and learning to speak about them. The final day of camp is set aside for a mini-tournament that gives all campers a chance to show what they’ve learned. Contact Rachel Krause at rachel.krause@sduhsd.net. Cost is $80 per student; all forms and payments must be received by Aug. 1. Make checks payable to TPHS Foundation/S&D and send to TPHS Foundation, P.O. Box 2489, Del Mar, CA 92014.
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Gluten-free café opens in Solana Beach BY KRISTINA HOUCK There’s a new, all-in-one café, shop and cooking school in Solana Beach. Co-founded by chefs Barbara McQuiston and Kai Peyrefitte, The Curious Fork opened mid-June in the Ocean Pointe complex just north of the Del Mar Racetrack at 512 Via de la Valle. “It’s been an adventure getting this place opened up,” said Peyrefitte. “We had to find the right home,” McQuiston added. “We were lucky to find this space and be able to make it our own.” From 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with lunch starting at 10:30 a.m., The Curious Fork operates as a quick-service café, serving organic, gluten-free pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches, pizzas and more. The café is also the first in San Diego to serve the Bay Area’s Blue Bottle Coffee. “We have one standard: If it does not match up to the best gluten product out there in the industry today, we don’t put it out,” Peyrefitte said. “Everything we do here, you can’t tell the difference between it and a product made with gluten.” McQuiston, a Del Mar resident, grew up cooking with her mother and grandmother using fresh ingredients from the garden. She and her children were later diagnosed with celiac disease, a digestive and autoimmune disorder that can damage the lining of the small intestine. After switching to a gluten-free diet, her family’s health, along with her own, dramatically improved. “We want to bring healthy, gluten-free cooking into people’s lives,” McQuiston said. “We want to educate people on how to live a wholesome life.” For 30 years, McQuiston worked in aerospace and national defense, most recently as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. She worked closely with both the Bush and Obama administrations. With a passion for culinary arts and healthy-living, McQuiston transitioned from her high-profile career and enrolled at the San Diego Culinary Institute. “Working in defense and defense-related technology, I was doing a service to the country,” McQuiston said. “Now, I’m helping the world one person at a time. I call this my ‘second life.’” While at SDCI, McQuiston met Peyrefitte, her teacher and also an accomplished chef who has been in the industry for more than 30 years, since he was 13 years old. Sharing the same vision, the pair decided to open an all-in-one café, shop and cooking school to promote healthy living. In the evening, The Curious Fork will host a variety of cooking classes for all skill levels, as well as guest chef demos and special events. “Cooking can be so simple,” said Peyrefitte, who graduated from the California Culinary Academy in 1993, and went on to work as the executive chef for Hilton Hotels, the executive chef for The San Diego Convention Center Corporation, and the food and beverage director for multiple country clubs. “It’s fun and it should be fun. It doesn’t need to be some big, technical mystery.” McQuiston and Peyrefitte also brought Daryl Biggs, another SDCI graduate, to The Curious Fork. Biggs also transitioned to the food industry, having worked in finance for eight years. As product manager, he handpicks the products the shop sells. The retail shop at The Curious Fork features products that promote healthy living and improve at-home cooking techniques. From EcoQue, an energy-efficient portable grill for $69.99, to ROK, a manual espresso maker for $199.99, the shop carries a variety of appliances, cookware and bakeware, artisan goods and specialty gifts, including do-it-yourself cheese kits and bottled balsamic vinegar made in-house. “If we carry it, we stand behind it,” said Biggs, a Del Mar resident. “We stand behind everything we have.” For more information about The Curious Fork, call 855-387-3675 or visit www.thecuriousfork.com.
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DAR hosts USS Midway historian for program saluting American flag In honor of the 200th anniversary of Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner,” U.S.S. Midway staff historian Karl Zingheim spoke on the flag’s design origins and evolution to the De Anza Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at their monthly luncheon held June 7 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. “The American flag goes back to the medieval heraldry,” Zingheim said, “starting with an amalgamation of St. George’s cross of England and St. Andrew’s saltire of Scotland into the Union Jack of the United Kingdom.” Various designs evolved in the colonies through the 1600s and 1700s until the distinctive 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a blue field was adopted during the Revolution — on June 14, 1777 — as a universal representation for the rebelling colonies. The blue starry field came from the flag used to designate Washington’s headquarters of the moment. When adding a stripe for every new state entering after the Revolution began to get out of hand with 19 stripes in 1818, Congress established the official design as 13 stripes for the original colonies and added stars instead for new states. Regent Laurel Lemarié reviewed proper disposal procedures for a tattered, torn, or faded American flag. “The flag should not be thrown in the trash,” Lemarié said, “nor should damaged flags continue to fly.” Burning a non-serviceable flag in a dignified and respectful fashion is preferable, or the flag can be turned over to Scout or veterans groups for disposal. Improper disposal of an American flag violates federal law. De Anza members collected damaged and faded flags from the community to turn in to Point Loma Boy Scout Troop 500 at this year’s Midway Flag Day ceremonies. The troop will properly dispose of the flags. De Anza officers for 2014-2016 were installed by Lillian Leslie, District XIV assistant director. They are Marti Meiners, Regent; Jeanne Bednorz, 1st Vice Regent; Julia Ryan, 2nd Vice Regent; Martha Gresham, Chaplain; Renee Evans, Recording Secretary; Linda Unrue, Corresponding Secretary; JoAnne LaGasse, Treasurer; Kathleen Loftman, Registrar; Katharine Dixon, Historian; Julie Sanderson, Librarian; and Sue Bubnack, Parliamentarian. A woman 18 years or older descended from an American Revolution patriot is eligible for membership in the De Anza Daughters. If you think you have a Revolutionary patriot in your family tree, contact Marti Meiners at mcmeiners@icloud.com or visit www.deanzadar. org.
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Tickets on sale for Aug. 17 luau, surfing benefit Now in its 21st year, the Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational (formerly known as the Luau and Longboard Invitational) will kick off at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 on the beach near Scripps Pier. A luau follows at noon with live music, traditional Polynesian dancing from the Heali’i’s Polynesian Revue and a tropical buffet. Live and silent auctions will feature one-ofa-kind surfboards, memorabilia and vacation packages. The program closes with the presentation of the Rell Sunn Award. The 2014 honoree is Dr. Napoleone Ferrara, a world-renowned molecular biologist, who is credited with helping decipher how tumors grow. Ferrara is senior deputy director for basic science at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $6 million to help transform cancer prevention, detection and care at the Cancer Center. The surfing tournament is free to view; tickets to the luau are $175 per person and sponsorships are available. For details, call 858-534-4289 or visit luauandlegendsofsurfing. org. For more about UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, visit www.cancer.ucsd.edu.
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McNallys launch Rancho Santa Fe Estate Auctions Connie and Bill McNally, internationally-known antique dealers in Rancho Santa Fe, launched their new venture, McNally’s Rancho Santa Fe Estate Auctions, June 21-22 at the RSF Golf Club. The event offered an array of antiques, designer furniture, paintings and objets d’art from some of the finest homes in Southern California. A portion of event profits will benefit local charities. For more information,, contact the McNally’s RSF Estate Auctions at (858) 756-2701, mcnallyauctions@gmail.com, or www.rsfauctions.com. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.
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Unique duo to perform popular hits from the 1930s-1950s at ‘Stardust Memories’ event BY DIANE Y. WELCH On Thursday, July 3, from noon - 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Del Mar is the venue for a unique musical experience that crosses culture and generations. The “Stardust Memories” show is a one-time event featuring pianist Dr. Ed Siegel of Solana Beach and vocalist Joohoe “Peppy” Koo of Seoul, Korea. The two will perform a medley of songs that also cross genres and eras, and appeals to a broad audience. The hour-long repertoire includes popular hits from the 1930s through the 1950s; Broadway show hits; covers from Elvis, The Beatles, and Billy Joel; popular songs from film; and romantic love songs. Siegel will also play some solo classical pieces that include Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”, Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”, Bach’s “Aire on a G String”, and more. Sponsored by the church and by the Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club, the event is free but donations of any amount are welcome and will be split equally to benefit both organizations, said Siegel, who conceived and planned the event. “People may bring along a bagged lunch and free parking will be available in the church lot,” he added. Koo was in La Jolla at UC San Diego studying English when the two met eight years ago. “I was good friends with one of his teachers at that time and we would often have potluck dinners with his students at my house. Joohoe came in and I could see he was outgoing and friendly,” recalled Siegel. “I said, ‘I hear you can sing, how about com-
Dr. Ed Siegel and Joohoe “Peppy” Koo. Courtesy photo ing here to the piano and doing a few tunes?’” They began with hits by Billy Joel, and then “My Way”, and “New York, New York.” Siegel was stunned by his vocal ability. “I said to him – and I didn’t really know him as we had just met – ‘You are not leaving town until we can do a CD together,’” Siegel said. “We have a musical connection that I have never experienced with any other person in my
Expert to speak at UC San Diego Economics Roundtable Ken Kroner, senior managing director, global head of Multi-Asset Strategies, head and chief investment officer of Scientific Active Equity at BlackRock, will discuss “Investing in a Post-QE World” at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10 at the UC San Diego Faculty Club. The $50 per person cost to attend the UC San Diego Economics Roundtable includes breakfast and parking. Significant discounts are available for UC San Diego faculty, staff, students, and alumni. For additional information and registration, visit www.economics.ucsd.edu/roundtable, email econroundtable@ucsd.edu, or call 858-534-9710.
life.” This connection is more remarkable given their backgrounds and cultural differences. Siegel, a psychiatrist, is 74; Koo, a banker who sell derivatives to institutional buyers, is 34. But they share common interests. Both travel extensively and like to entertain, and both are amateur musicians with an intuitive skill level. Siegel does not read music but has a repertoire of over 1,000 tunes that he plays from memory; Koo has perfect pitch, easily harmonizes tunes and memorizes lyrics and sings with a voice that is a cross between “Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole,” according to Siegel. Neither has had formal musical training. The two rehearsed over a couple of weekends in the summer of 2005, then booked six hours of recording studio time when they cut 50 professional-level songs on a CD. “We couldn’t believe how well it came out,” Siegel remarked. Each year they meet either in Korea or the U.S. and perform together. Past venues include Fort Collins and Estes Park, Colo., and performances in Seoul and Hong Kong. The “Stardust Memories” mid-day performance will be followed by the Solana Beach Patriotic July Fourth Community Sing-a-Long on Thursday evening at Fletcher Cove Community Center at 7:30 p.m. when Koo and Siegel will perform some of their repertoire. Both events are family friendly and free to attend.
Don Diego Scholarship Foundation invites guests to ‘Rock & Roll at July 1 Huey Lewis & The News Gala’ at the fair The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation presents its annual Dinner and Concert Gala on July 1 at the San Diego County Fair benefiting the Foundation’s educational programs. After cocktails and award-winning Taste of the Coast wine sampling, gourmet dinner at the famed Turf Club, presentation of Class of 2014 scholarship recipients, and other activities where guests can mingle with a who’s who of San Diego County society, the exclusive event culminates with champagne and VIP seating at one of the 2014 Fair’s most coveted concerts: Huey Lewis & the News. Information and tickets are at www.dondiegoscholarship.org or dondiego@sdfair.com.
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10th anniversary Switchfoot Bro-Am arrives July 12 The 10th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf contest and concert returns to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas on July 12. The free day-long event features activities including a charity surf contest (7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), a nerf surf jousting exposition between surf contest heats, the Rob Machado Bro Junior, and live music from Switchfoot, The Future’s League, Run River North, and Cody Lovaas on the beach (noon-5 p.m.). The evening will round out with a 7 p.m. screening of Switchfoot’s documentary, “Fading West,” and a performance from Switchfoot at La Paloma Theatre. Tickets are $35, which includes a signed copy of “Fading West”; or $50 VIP, which includes a signed copy of Fading West, reserved seating, and meet-and-greet with Switchfoot. Bro-Am weekend kicks off on Friday, July 11, with an auction night at a private Olivenhain estate. Guests will savor signature dishes and sips from the area’s leading restaurants including Sea & Smoke, Truluck’s, Jake’s Del Mar, Table 926, Pacific Coast Grill, Daphne’s, Pacifica Del Mar, Lobster West, Pizza Port Brewing Company, Meritage Wine Market, and more. Highlights include a performance by Switchfoot, opportunity drawings, and silent and live auctions featuring Switchfoot’s own Drew Shirley as auctioneer and emcee, alongside action sports personality Chris Cote. This year’s event will also feature a rare appearance and live auction painting created on stage by internationally recognized graffiti artist, best-selling author (“Unthink”), and
TED presenter Erik Wahl (https://vimeo. com/84862277). Using his experience as a businessman and artist, Wahl has become a sought-after corporate speaker, with clients including AT&T, Disney and Microsoft. The only way to acquire a Wahl painting today is via a charity auction. Auction Night tickets are $175, or $250 for VIP, which includes a preevent meet-and-greet reception with Switchfoot and Wahl. An annual event dear to Switchfoot’s heart, the Bro-Am was created to give back to the San Diego community while benefiting local children’s charities through funds raised at the auction night, as well as from vendors on the beach day-of, corporate surf team entries, and sponsorships. Since its inception in 2005, the Bro-Am has raised more than $900,000 for San Diego-based children’s charities. The members of Switchfoot recently created the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation to continue their mission of supporting local at-risk, homeless and street kids. This year, the band will partner with SIMA, and a portion of this year’s Bro-Am proceeds will benefit SIMA’s 2014 Humanitarian Fund, which raises money to support surf- or boardsport-related social and humanitarian nonprofits focused on improving the quality of life, health, and/or human welfare. “The Switchfoot Bro-Am is my favorite day of the year,” says Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman. “It’s an entire community of surfing and rock and roll joining together for a surf contest and concert on the beach, all to benefit home-
The Switchfoot Bro-Am has raised more than $900,000 for San Diego-based children’s charities. less and at risk youth — what could be better? And this year means even more than ever — it’s our 10th anniversary!” This year’s event will welcome back the third annual Rob Machado Bro Junior, for ages 16 and under. Kids compete on one of Rob Machado’s boards, and stick around for the day’s festivities. Rather than a financial donation, entrants bring gently used surf clothes to the beach on competition day as their entry fee. Four-person corporate surf teams secure their participation via sponsorship donation to the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation. Participants thus far are representing Hurley, Surf Ride, Shaper Studios, Dragon, Nixon, Rusty North America, Surfline.com, Univ, and Macbeth, as well as surf legend Rob Machado, and members of Switchfoot.
Thanks to Bro-Am’s relationship with Hurley H2O, the Bro-Am beach experience is a “single-use-plastic-water-bottle-free event.” Attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up free at the H2O station, and Hurley H2O provides stainless steel bottles with funds raised supporting nonprofit ecopartners. Continuing its eco-friendly efforts, the Switchfoot Bro-Am will again offer cuttingedge solar-powered sound and staging by using solar energy to deliver pollution-free concerts. The Rob Machado Foundation, dedicated to teaching youth about their impact on the environment, will once again have a team of surfers and environmentalists managing waste at Bro-Am. The Green Team will ensure that as much waste as possible is diverted from the landfill. The team will educate attendees on proper sorting of trash and recyclables as well as tabulating the total landfill diversion rate. The goal is to empower attendees to reduce their trash footprint beyond the event. To continue to help ease traffic in neighboring areas, the Switchfoot Bro-Am will again offer parking and traffic solutions, which include a free shuttle from San Dieguito Academy. The event encourages attendees to use the parking lot at City Hall, at the corner of Vulcan Avenue and E Street. Attendees are also encouraged to take the Coaster. Tickets for all events are available at www. switchfoot.com/bro-am.
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‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dinner, youth camps on tap at RSF Community Center BY LINDA DURKET, RSF COMMUNITY CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A supper club dinner, Jazzercise classes to work off the dinner, and summer camps for the kids are among upcoming events at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. Call 858-756-2461 or visit www.rsfcc.org. • Summer Supper Club Dinner- Saturday, July 12 Join us for a “Midsummer Night’s Dream” Supper Club dinner under the stars at a beautiful private residence in Rancho Santa Fe from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The event is open to Rancho Santa Fe residents and their guests. Get to know your RSF neighbors as the evening falls and hot air balloons rise over the town. Tickets are $75 per person and include wine, non-alcoholic beverages, dinner, dessert and live entertainment. Last summer’s dinners sold out quickly; don’t miss out on the fun. Tickets must be purchased through the RSF Community Center at least one week before the event. Reserve to 858-756-2461. • Summer Youth Camps! Grades K-5 Summer is here! Camps have kicked off, and we are having a blast! Space is limited because of high demand, so please reserve your child’s spot early. Next week we’ll be taking day trips to Jump Sky High, USS Midway, Del Mar beach and bowling. We also feature half-day, on-site camps, including: Hollywood Video Creations, Multi Sports, Fencing and Robotics. There’s something for everyone! Our energetic, caring Recreation Leaders are ages 20 and up and are CPR and first-aid certified with clean driving records. Children enjoy lots of attention with our low 5:1 camper to counselor ratio to ensure safety. Please note the Community Center will be closed on Friday, July 4. We hope to see you at the Rancho Santa Fe Independence Day Parade; look for us on our “Summer Fun” float! • Adult Fitness-Jazzercise (8-9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) Start your mornings with a bang at our Jazzercise classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each class offers a way to stay fit, meet neighbors and have fun while strengthening your muscles, heart and core. Any workout clothing is OK. Most people wear capris or jazz pants and a workout top or T-shirt. Bring a towel or exercise mat for floor work. Sturdy, rubber-soled aerobic shoes are recommended. Weights are optional for new customers. We recommend you familiarize yourself with the basic exercises and techniques before using light (3- to 5-pound) weights. Classes can be attended on a drop-in basis; payment is $15 per class, or $12.50 per class with a 10-class package rate. Annual RSFCC member-
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Salute to Beethoven at Athenaeum’s festival social dinners The 16th annual Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Summer Festival with pianist Gustavo Romero will feature four concerts celebrating the work of composer Ludwig van Beethoven at 4 p.m. Sundays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Post-concert dinners are part of the package, set in private homes or at the Athenaeum, allowing concert-goers to socialize, meet Romero, and have a meal together. Dinners are $165 and include the concert ticket. The series of four concerts and dinners are $620. Romero, a native San Diegan, first performed at the Athenaeum as a boy, and it was with him that the Athenaeum planned its first Summer Festival in 1999, the organization’s 100th anniversary. Each year, he chooses composers to study in depth, sharing the full range of their artistry. For more information, visit the Athenaeum at 1008 Wall St., contact (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org/musicfest.
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Localâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company restores Don Diego statue at Del Mar Fairgrounds BY KRISTINA HOUCK The San Diego County Fair attracts more than 1.4 million fairgoers each year. With this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fab Fairâ&#x20AC;? well underway, returnees have most likely noticed the fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mascot has received a much-needed makeover. The 16-foot bronze Don Diego statue, which stands at the fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main entrance, was restored prior to the start of the fair. Carlsbad-based Restoration ArTechs was hired to do the job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen Don Diego degrade and not be appreciated,â&#x20AC;? said Restoration ArTechs owner Barry Feinman, who has lived in Del Mar for more than a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being that I live in Del Mar, they felt I had a vested interest in wanting to take care of him and that we would be the right company.â&#x20AC;? With the fair season kicking off June 7, Feinman and his team began the three-day restoration process May 25. First, Feinman and his employees cleaned the statue. Then, they removed the patina, a thin and usually green layer that forms naturally on bronze when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposed to air for a long time. They also removed discolorations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bronze actually has natural gold highlights in the metal,â&#x20AC;? Feinman explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this happened to have been painted. A lot of the faux look that he had was painting.â&#x20AC;? The Restoration ArTechs team stripped the paint and buffed the statue to bring out its highlights, then added a clear, protective coat, which has a 10-year warranty. The coat will preserve the appearance of the statueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tones and protect it against the salt air, Feinman said. Finally, the team added a wax coating to the statue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the work that we take pride in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; restoring sculptures, keeping the area beautiful, and making places presentable and welcoming,â&#x20AC;? said Feinman, who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disclose the exact project coast, but noted it was several thousand dollars. Feinman has been in the restoration business for 18
Del Mar resident Barry Feinman owns Restoration ArTechs, the company behind the restoration of the iconic Don Diego statue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Photo by Kristina Houck
The Don Diego statue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds was recently restored. Courtesy photo years. He started his business out of his garage, and now his company has a portfolio that includes work on the Golden Gate Bridge. From private art collections to national monuments, Feinman has restored metal, stone, tile and glass surfaces across the country. But his latest project is one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a local,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I attend the fair every year.â&#x20AC;? The Don Diego statue was unveiled nearly 30 years ago, the night before the 1985 fair. The monument was created in honor of Don Diego, the official greeter and
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Del Mar Highlands’ Mia Francesca unveils new summer menu BY KRISTINA HOUCK From drinks to desserts and every dish in between, Mia Francesca in Carmel Valley has released an all-new menu just in time for the summer season. Located in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, the Italian restaurant is known for its rotating seasonal menu. In fact, Chef Woody Benitez changes the menu so often that diners order from a handwritten list of dishes that’s updated monthly. Sauces, pastas and dishes are made from scratch with fresh local produce and seafood. “Chef Woody’s got some amazing stuff coming out of the kitchen, some great summer dishes,” said General Manager Kevin Haagenson, who also heads Mia Francesca’s sister restaurant, Davanti Enoteca, which is located next door. “We’re looking forward to a great summer. We’ve got something for everyone.” This summer, diners can cool off with a cocktail on the restaurant’s patio. The DiSotto Manhattan features a mix of Templeton Rye and Sweet Vermouth, topped with maraschino cherries and an orange peel. The Pomegranate Lychee Martini is a tropical splash of pomegranate vodka, SOHO Lychee Liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice and garnished with fresh lychee fruit and three olives. Start off with an appetizer and choose from four varieties of bruschetta, thick-cut slices of toasted Italian bread layered with cheese, herbs, veggies and other toppings. Fans of roasted Brussels sprouts are sure to enjoy Cavoletti di Bruxelles con Pancetta, sprouts served with spicy Fresno peppers, crispy pancetta and a touch of lemon. Or you can try Risotto con Funghi, a creamy risotto made with mushrooms, garlic, white wine and fresh mozzarella. A popular new dish is Focaccia al Forno, oven-baked Italian bread topped with Crescenza cheese, thin slices of Italian speck ham and fresh arugula.
(Above) Mia Francesca; (Right) Linguine Fagattaro. Photos By Kristina Houck
If you’re in the mood for pasta, you’ve come to the right place. Mia Francesca’s noodles are made in-house, and this summer, the chef has introduced Linguine Fagattaro. This simple yet scrumptious dish features linguine topped with a sauce of to-
matoes, basil, garlic, olive oil and mozzarella. As for seafood, the Pesce con Tarragon e Funghi is new on the seasonal menu. The yellowtail comes with bay shrimp, tarragon aioli, mushroom and oven-dried tomatoes.
Finish off your meal with refreshing blood orange sorbet mixed with vanilla gelato and Aranciata, which is Pellegrino’s carbonated orangeade, and topped with whipped cream. Mia Francesca came to San Diego more than two and a half years ago, after a long history in the Midwest. In 1992, restaurateur Scott Harris opened the first location in Chicago. Now there are 20 Mia Francesca traditional Italian eateries in Chicago, as well as locations in Wisconsin, North Carolina and California. Mia Francesca is located at 12955 El Camino Real, Suite G-4, Carmel Valley. The restaurant sits next to Davanti Enoteca and across from Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas. For more information, call 858-519-5055 or visit miafrancescadelmar.com. Note: Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.
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1. Temperature Did you know that lighting temperature can significantly alter the quality of your home theater? Lights should ideally be set at 6,500 Kelvin. When light temperature is too strong, it can lead to off-set colors. For example, certain temperatures can change the fidelity of the screen, setting hues off-balance. Dimmable LED lighting is the ideal choice for lighting your home theater. Click here to see some examples of how we’ve used light to create the perfect ambiance using just the right temperatures. 2. Lighting Automation It goes without saying that watching Jurassic Park is completely different than tuning into the 6 o’ clock news. Your lighting should reflect the mood appropriately and automation can set that dream into motion. For example, when you watch the news, your lighting can
be programmed to illuminate into a bright setting. On the other hand, when you’re ready to watch a movie, the lights can dim to perfect theater level. Automation makes lighting incredibly easy. 3. Zoned Lighting In many cases, it makes sense to zone lighting controls. Depending on how your room is set up, you’ll want to take into consideration which part of the room deserves the greatest amount of light versus the area of the room that ought to be dim. Create light installations on unique circuits to customize the look even further. We’ll help you map out a lighting plan that best suits your home theater. 4. Accentuate with Light We work with many San Diegans who want a custom home theater. Regardless of the style you choose, you’ll want to use light to accentuate the space. We can use lighting to
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Education key to reducing disparities in cancer care BY SCOTT M. LIPPMAN Cancer is a worldwide scourge. Every year, there are more than 14 million new cases and 8 million deaths. Heart disease is still the biggest killer in the United States, but cancer is expected to eventually supersede it. Indeed, cancer is already the leading cause of death in San Diego County. And yet cancer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or rather the spectrum of diseases we collectively call cancer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is not uniform in its affliction. Different types affect different people differently. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious why women donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get prostate cancer and breast cancer is comparatively rare among men. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less clear why some forms of brain cancer are more common in women, or why tonsil and other head and neck cancers are more prevalent among males. Some reasons probably relate to differences in physiology and biology, others to cultural histories and social behaviors. And yet others are ascribed to factors associated with poverty, low education and prejudice. The last group of factors is arguably the most concerning, because it is also the most tractable. Reducing cancer disparities is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or should be â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as important and compelling as the overall drive to conquer cancer
Dr. Scott Lippman itself. It is part of the mission at the National Cancer Institute-designated UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, one in which we have invested dedicated researchers, programs and funds. These men and women are defining the challenge and marking a path to improvement. For example, a team of scientists recently looked at the impact of racial inequalities in the treatment of African-Americans for metastatic colorectal cancer. The team included principal investigator Dr. James D. Murphy, chief of the Gastrointestinal Tumor Service for Radiation Oncology at Moores and first author Dr. Daniel R. Simpson, in the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences. They found that Afri-
can-Americans with metastatic colorectal cancer were measurably less likely to be seen by cancer specialists or receive advanced forms of treatment, resulting in a 15 percent higher mortality rate. Roughly 140,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, and more than 50,000 will die this year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. On the plus side, significant progress has been made in preventing colorectal cancer. On the negative, the benefits of screening and early detection have not been evenly distributed. Some populations, such as the uninsured, recent immigrants and some racial/ethnic minority groups, are particularly affected. For example, the disease disproportionately affects black patients, who experience high incidence rates, more advanced stages at diagnosis and decreased survival rates compared to other ethnic groups. In their study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Murphy and colleagues found that black patients were 10 percent less likely to have primary tumor surgery,
17 percent less likely to receive chemotherapy and 30 percent less likely to receive radiotherapy. Among patients who got chemotherapy, they found white patients typically got it sooner and had more treatments than black patients. Timely chemotherapy reduces the risk of death from colorectal cancer more than 60 percent. The authors concluded that almost half of the relative difference between the longer survival times of white patients compared with black was because of treatment differences. They offered no conclusion about the cause for the racial disparity, but they did suggest possible explanations: conscious or unconscious bias by health providers, patient mistrust, health literacy, patient-physician communication breakdown, barriers to access to health care and race-based differences in disease biology. The Murphy study was followed by another JNCI paper by first author Dr. Samir Gupta, a board-certified gastroenterologist and GI cancer specialist in the UCSD Health System; senior study author Maria Elena Martinez, Ph.D., professor of family and preventive medicine and co-director of the
Reducing Cancer Disparities program at Moores; and colleagues. They looked at the challenges of colorectal cancer screenings for the underserved and offered some solutions. Specifically, they advocate promoting the message that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best (screening) test is the one that gets done;â&#x20AC;? developing and implementing strategies to identify the neediest individuals; creating and implementing new, organized screening efforts; and, of course, boosting the programs and funding that address these issues. These recommendations may seem obvious or simple. They are not. They require increased and steadfast efforts by scientists, doctors and all others involved in battling cancers of all kinds. They require the will to prevail for the benefit of everyone. Dr. Scott M. Lippman is Director of UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. His column on medical advances from the front lines of cancer research and care appears in the La Jolla Light every fourth Thursday. You can reach Dr. Lippman at mcc-dir-lippman@ ucsd.edu.
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Scripps Cancer Survivors Day Celebration Scripps Health hosted free public celebrations throughout the month of June for local cancer survivors, families, friends and the community at large at each of its five hospital campuses across San Diego County, as part of the 27th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. Events included inspirational stories of survival, presentations on cancer care advances, refreshments and opportunities to connect with caregivers and fellow survivors. Photos on this page are from the June 21 event held at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Photos by McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com
Dr. Jay Rosenberg spoke about rehabilitation after cancer
Scripps Cancer Navigator Bunny Nedry RN delivered the opening remarks Guests
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To Your Health: Get the facts about low testosterone BY LUIGI SIMONE, M.D., SCRIPPS CLINIC It’s almost impossible to watch television or use the Internet these days without seeing at least one ad offering treatment for low testosterone. Judging by the number of ads, you might think “low T” is a very common problem that always requires medication — but is that really the case? A little background: Testosterone is the hormone responsible for male characteristics such as a deeper voice, muscle growth, and development of the sex organs. Testosterone production begins in puberty and usually peaks during early adulthood; after age 30, it gradually begins to decline by about 1 percent every year. While this gradual decline is a normal part of aging, an unusually low level of testosterone is a condition known as hypogonadism. It can cause symptoms including a decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction and infertility, as well as depression, fatigue, insomnia, increased body fat and reduced muscle mass. Low testosterone can also cause sleep apnea and congestive heart failure to worsen, and decrease bone density. Just because a man has these symptoms, however, does not necessarily mean he has low testosterone. Aging, thyroid problems, diabetes, depression and other conditions may also cause many of them. Before beginning any kind of treatment, men should make sure their symptoms are, in fact, due to low testosterone. A simple blood test can determine whether levels are truly low. A man’s normal total testosterone range is between about 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) and 1,000 ng/dL.
If it is low, a hormone disorder is not always the reason. Diabetes, infection, liver or kidney disease, and testicular cancer all are possible causes, as well as injury and the use of some medications. Once other causes have been ruled out, treatments for hormonal disorders aim to bring testosterone levels back into the normal range. Before turning to prescription medication, though, men might try several lifestyle changes to see whether they can increase their testosterone naturally. For example, lack of quality sleep can affect hormone production; aim to get seven to eight hours of restful sleep every night. Being overweight or underweight can also decrease testosterone, so getting back to a healthy weight may remedy the problem. Staying active is another way to help maintain testosterone levels — if a man doesn’t use his muscles, his body may stop producing the testosterone needed to keep them strong. (But don’t overdo it, as excessive exercise can lower hormone levels.) Finally, men who have high stress levels may produce too much of the stress hormone cortisol, which makes it more difficult for the body to produce enough testosterone. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, prescription medications may help. Testosterone gels can be applied to the skin daily; the gel is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. Men who use testosterone gel should be very careful to wash their hands thoroughly after applying it to avoid spreading the hormone to others. A nasal gel is also available. Testosterone patches are another option; the patch is applied to the skin daily and, like a gel, continually releases
testosterone. Implantable testosterone pellets can be placed under the skin in a minor surgical procedure, where they release hormones over the course of several months. The goal of these types of treatments is to maintain testosterone at a steady level and prevent symptoms from recurring. In cases where low testosterone is causing infertility and a couple are trying to get pregnant, testosterone injections may be the recommended treatment. Injections are given every few weeks to stimulate sperm production at the same time a man’s partner is ovulating. Many patients see improvement in symptoms within a few weeks. However, testosterone treatment does have risks. The long-term effects of therapy are not yet fully known. Because testosterone therapy can raise red blood cell count, there may be an increased risk of clots and stroke. Men with prostate cancer should be monitored regularly by their physicians while using testosterone therapy. Finally, don’t be tempted by the ads for over-the-counter (or online) pills or drinks that promise to treat low testosterone. These supplements are not FDA-approved, and many have ingredients that have not been tested for safety — or are actually known to be dangerous. If you are concerned about low testosterone, start with your physician. Dr. Luigi Simone is a family medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic. “To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff at Scripps. For more information on staying healthy or for a physician referral, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
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A “boutique” cheese platter is accompanied by Bernardo Winery white zinfandel and sangria.
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Pulled Pork Sandwich is topped with fennel coleslaw and served with duck fries.
Café Merlot pours out the charm with ‘medicinal’ menu BY KELLEY CARLSON or Café Merlot owners Toni and Rick Kraft, using culinary medicine in their restaurant’s recipes makes perfect “scents.” Toni Kraft said food is key to health and wellness, and that smells trigger people’s emotions. She appeals to guests’ senses by incorporating edible flowers, herbs and produce grown in the restaurant’s onsite micro-farm into the fare, along with culinary grade essential oils. Have a headache? Kraft will recommend something with peppermint. Suffering from a “cloudy” brain? Lemon is the answer. Patrons are also encouraged to slow down their eating and savor their bites, to “have an experience and eat with intention,” Kraft said. They’re aided by a relaxed setting, surrounded by olive trees and geraniums on the Bernardo Winery property, sometimes serenaded by the sounds of jazz. The day at Café Merlot begins with breakfast items such as the Lobster Eggs Benedict on warm focaccia with breakfast potatoes, Kashi Granola, and a create-yourown Wine Country Omelet. As the lunch hour approaches, people seem to enjoy starting their meals with a cheese platter, designed to complement the café’s wines from the Bernardo Winery and other labels. The “boutique” platter touches all the tastes — astringent, pungent, sweet, salty, sour and bitter — with samplings of Parmesan, baby Swiss, aged sharp cheddar, goat cheese rolled in fine herbs, goat cheese with craisins and walnuts, California garlic, Kalamon olives, sun-dried tomatoes and organic berries. Much of the award-winning menu boasts
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On The Menu Recipe Each week you’ll find a recipe from the featured ‘On The Menu’ restaurant at www.bit.ly /menurecipes
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Café Merlot’s Bresaola Salad house-made soups, salads and pastas. The Café Merlot House Salad is among the specialties, composed of grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and toasted almonds over mixed greens with a creamy merlot salad dressing. Another is the Northwest Atlantic Salmon Salad, which features a thinly sliced and grilled filet over greens, various vegetables, tomatoes, purple onions, capers with lemon wedges and lemon dressing. Sandwiches also comprise a large portion of the offerings. Meats are soaked in brine and smoked on the premises, and used as fillings. One example is The Chef with Applewood smoked tri-tip that’s thinly sliced and marinated in a teriyaki glaze, accompanied by Thai peanut sauce, lettuce, tomato and Swiss on a toasted Kaiser bun.
Café Merlot House Salad is composed of grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, toasted almonds, mixed greens and merlot salad dressing.
There’s also the Chicago-style Reuben: hot corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss on rye pumpernickel swirl bread. “I’ve had people tell me if I ever take the Reuben off the menu, they’ll hang me from a flag pole,” Kraft joked. As for Café Merlot’s desserts, they’re made from scratch. Kraft prefers the use of agave and raw local honey in the treats, rather than sugar. Popular items include Apple Crumb Pie, Kahlua Chocolate Cheesecake and Hot Chocolate Chip Fudge. Patrons who admire the cooking techniques at Café Merlot can take threehour cooking classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays every other week. They’re instructed in various styles, from ayurvedic vegan to barbecue, for $60 per class. ◆
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RSF Motor Club & Storage hosts event (See photos at left) Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage held the first in a series of ongoing social events on June 11 on site at 3270 Corporate View, Vista. Events are scheduled every second and last Wednesday evening. Special guest in attendance was Jim Wangers, former Pontiac chief marketing manager, also known as the “Godfather of the Pontiac GTO.” Auto enthusiasts brought their favorite cars and traded stories with Wangers while he autographed copies of his co-authored book, “Pontiac Pizazz!” Call 760-305-8938; email info@rsfmotorstorage.com or visit www.rsfmotorclub.com.
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2334 Caminito Cala Steve Uhlir, Harcourts Prime Properties 13861 Durango Drive Debbie Carpenter, PS Platinum
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858)755-6070 Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (858)735-0924
SOLANA BEACH $1,295,000 3 BR/2 BA
539 Lomas Santa Fe Sat & Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Harriet Reif/host: V. Tuck, Berkshire Hathaway (858)353-3377
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