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BY JOE TASH Over the past four or five years, Lale Labuko saved more than three dozen Ethiopian children from certain death at the hands of their own tribes, who considered them cursed. Now, with the help of Rancho Santa Fe resident John Rowe, Labuko wants to assure the futures of those 37 rescued children. T h e vehicle for the pair’s efforts is O m o Child, a Lala Labuko nonprofit organization co-founded by the two men who come from very different backgrounds on the opposite sides of the globe. Rowe, 61, a Los Angeles native, spent 25 years developing and marketing video games before retiring from business and turning to his lifelong passion, photography. It was during a John Rowe p h o t o graphic trip to Africa in 2004 that he met Labuko, who served as his guide and translator. Labuko, 30, has devoted himself to rescuing “mingi” children from the povertySee ETHIOPIAN, page 25

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RSF School achieves stellar state rankings — again BY KAREN BILLING R. Roger Rowe School is a 10 all around. According to the base Academic Performance Index (API) and similar school rankings released last week, both Rancho Santa Fe’s elementary and middle schools are in the top 10 percent of their similar school groupings and rank a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. Assistant Superintendent Cindy Schaub said the “10-10” ranking is something the district is “super proud” of and a distinction they’ve held for the last few years. “For both of the schools to be 10-10 schools is really exciting for us,” Schaub said. Every spring the base API is recalculated (different from the growth API released in the fall) and a similar school ranking compares

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similar schools throughout the state using demographics, size and percentage of students in certain subgroups. Of the 100 schools most like the RSF schools in the state, R. Roger Rowe elementary is ranked third in the state and the middle school is ranked fourth in the state. The elementary school soared this year with an API of 963 and the middle school reached a 954. The district-wide API of 960 was the highest the district has ever achieved. “It’s validation that the work we’re doing with our students is paying off in student achievement data while at the same time we’re able to offer an incredible, well-rounded educational experience,” Schaub said.

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Joe Hoffman, Marie and Mark Nemeth, and Lianne Chu and Deb Hoffman — with Maddy — attend the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Spring Fling on June 1 at the Fairbanks Village Plaza. See pages 20, 24 for more. PHOTO/MCKENZIE IMAGES

First high school to open in RSF this fall BY KAREN BILLING Horizon Prep is growing up. Starting in the fall, Horizon will welcome high school students to the campus, freshman and sophomore students at the only high school in Rancho Santa Fe. Since its founding in 2000, the private, Christian school, which is an extension of Horizon Christian Fellowship North County church on El Apajo, has grown steadily in enrollment and will now be able to educate students preschool through high school. “It’s a really exciting place to be. We’re grow-

Horizon Prep welcomes high school students this fall. Construction is under way on the second phase of campus construction. COURTESY RENDERING The school graduated ing,” said Lani Curtis, development director. “We from its charming green have a strong community and white cottage portables of families committed to of its old campus into the providing the very best new campus of Santa BarChristian education right See HIGH SCHOOL, page 30 where we are.”

Local youths performed popular music at the 2013 Lip Sync Show on May 31 at the RSF Community Center. See page 12 for more. PHOTO/JON CLARK

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Buzz: 2013 State of the RSF Association Address BY PRESIDENT ROXANA FOXX, RSF ASSOCIATION BOARD Every year for the last 23 years Roxana Foxx the Association President has given an annual State of the Association address. The original purpose of the address was to give the general membership a report of the current issues facing the community and an overview of the special projects that were in the works. The Address has accomplished that goal but also provides the additional benefit of establishing a recorded history for posterity of the current conditions and concerns facing the community. One of the first steps in preparing the Address is to establish an appropriate theme that would acknowledge both the issues of the year as well as the accomplishments and to look at expectations and suggestions for the future. I felt that an appropriate theme for this year is a favorite say-

ing of Pete Smith, our Association manager, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is never dull.â&#x20AC;? I think the entire board will agree with me when I tell you that â&#x20AC;&#x153;never dullâ&#x20AC;? would describe this year perfectly. 2012 will be remembered as the year housing prices hit bottom. Therefore, we started off the year with a financial challenge. In June of last year the Association charged off almost $350,000 in past due assessments as uncollectible. The Association and the Finance Committee, under the direction of Association Treasurer, Larry Spitcaufsky, devoted a great deal of time over the last 10 months collecting these funds; efforts which included filing civil actions and, for the first time in the history of the Association, actually filing foreclosure actions on properties for failure to pay assessments. Our efforts have literally paid off as we have collected over $150,000 of the past due funds. I should note that it also helps to have a 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? exmarine as our Chief Financial Officer in charge of collections. The board realizes that not only must we address

the immediate impact of the current financial environment but we must also be proactive and make plans to address the impact of the financial uncertainty for the foreseeable future. A lot of the credit for the success of our community is directly tied to the strength of the real estate market and our property values. Therefore, with an eye to the future, and the goal of helping to enhance and promote the value of living in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Covenantâ&#x20AC;? Community, the Association board set off on a branding campaign to remind us all, and more importantly to educate potential new member, of the true value of living within the Historic Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe. To this end, we commissioned a community survey, as well as focus groups, that will be working with the membership to plan for future needs and to explore ways to increase the awareness of our community and the amenities and services that are available to them. So, to enhance and manage this effort, we established the Community Awareness Committee, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;CAC,â&#x20AC;? under the leadership of board

members Rochelle Putnam and Craig McAllister. CAC is in the process of developing a new community website and community calendar that should be up and running this summer. The website will have links to all community organizations and membership information. It will be a tremendous tool and resource for anyone that currently lives in our community or anyone that has an interest in learning more about the Covenant community. Part of planning for the future also means protecting what we have today. The Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission Statement calls for preserving and enhancing the historic rural character and ambiance of the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant Community. Thus, the Association formed the Committee on the Natural Environment or CONE for short. CONE was the brain child of 2 of our most active and concerned Board Members, Anne Feighner and Ann Boon. The initial responsibility of CONE was to look at securing alternative sources of water for the community. However, because of their

great energy and enthusiasm, we have since expanded their task to include all aspects of the landscape environment, including an expanded use of native plants, water conservation, protecting the health of the forest and improving our roadside landscaping. CONE is currently working with the Association board, the Art Jury, and the Golf Club to review the proposed Master Plan for the golf course. I am pleased to report that the Golf Club will be revisiting their recent Tree Plan and incorporate it into a Master Plan that addresses all of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. The new Master Plan will go through a complete Golf Club Membership and community review process as we did with the first Master Plan 10 years ago. Special thanks to Bill Beckman for his current stewardship of CONE. In a joint effort to protect and enhance an historic community asset, the Association and Garden Club boards collaborated on a win, win purchase sale agreement of the Garden Club property, transferring the care, management, and ownership of the property

to the RSF Association. To continue operating in a positive cash flow position and protect its ample cash reserves, the Garden Club board determined that the ongoing maintenance and management of the property presented significant challenges to the viability of the Garden Club and the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to use the facilities in the future. The Garden Club explored the possibility of selling the property on the open market or hiring a property manager to oversee the property. Under the first option, both boards were concerned that a new property owner would not operate the property in the best interest of the community and there would be no guarantee that the proceeds of the sale would be reinvested in the community. Under the second option, in order to cover the expense of a new manager, the Garden Club would need to increase the number of money-making events at the Club including events for outside groups. This would potentially have a negative impact on congestion in the center See ADDRESS, page 28

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Ag. District board approves plan to add fall race meet •If approved by state, expanded racing season means Del Mar could host Breeder’s Cup BY JOE TASH The sounds of thundering hooves, cheering crowds and ringing cash registers could become a fall fixture in San Diego County, if a proposal to expand horse racing at the Del Mar Racetrack receives approval from state regulators. The board of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds, approved a plan to add a fall race meet in both 2014 and 2015 at its meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The new fall race dates would be in addition to the normal summer race meet which takes place in July, August and early September. Fall racing was last held at Del Mar in 1967. The expanded racing season could also put San Diego in the running for hosting the Breeder’s Cup, a two-day horse racing event that some local officials have said is bigger than the Super Bowl in terms of economic impact. Joe Harper, president of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, will lead a delegation to New York this week to make a pitch for hosting the prestigious racing event in late October 2015. “The best horses in the world would be here for two days of racing,” if the Del Mar track lands the Breeder’s Cup, Harper told the 22nd DAA board. “We’d see the biggest crowd we’ve ever had for horse racing.” Harper said the Breeder’s Cup is estimated to pack a $70 million punch for the local economy where the event is held. He said the event’s organizers will announce their choice of venue for the 2015 event about a year from now. In addition to the expanded racing schedule, a $3.7 million project to widen the racetrack’s turf course to 80 feet – another prerequisite for hosting the Breeder’s Cup – will begin after the conclusion of this year’s summer race meet in September. Harper said the expanded course will accommodate a field of 14 horses, up from the current maximum of 10. The fall meet became a possibility in May, when the owners of Hollywood Park in Los Angeles announced that track’s closure by the end of this year. On May 23, the California Horse Racing Board approved the new dates for Del Mar. Two other state agencies – the California Coastal Commission and the State Racetrack Leasing Commission – also must approve the expanded race schedule, Harper said. At Tuesday’s meeting, 22nd DAA board member David Watson said it might be difficult to get Coastal Commission approval for the 2014 dates by the end of this year, when the decision would have to be made. This year’s summer racing season at Del Mar will run from July 17 through Sept. 4. The proposed schedule for next year is July 16 - Sept. 3, and Nov. 5 - Dec. 7. The proposed 2015 schedule is July 15 - Sept. 7, and Oct. 28 - Dec. 6. See RACE, page 23

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TPHS tennis player Taylor Fritz wins San Diego Section Division I championship BY GIDEON RUBIN Torrey Pines freshman tennis sensation Taylor Fritz capped off his season in grand fashion, winning the San Diego Section Division I championship. Fritz defeated Rancho Bernardo senior William Chui 6-2, 6-3 in the finals on June 3 at Barnes Tennis Center. Fritz, an RSF resident, was named the section’s “Player of the Year.” “It’s very impressive,” Torrey Pines coach Chris Numbers said. “Given that he’s a freshman it’s very special.” Fritz improved his overall record for the season to 29-2. Fritz advanced to the finals as the No. 1 seed. He defeated No. 8 Greg Lyon of Coronado High 6-4 in a quarterfinal match on May 30 and went on to beat La Jolla’s Jake Roberts, a No. 4 seed, 7-5, 6-3 in a semifinal match later in the day. Chui was the No. 2 seed. Fritz was battling cold symptoms, but that didn’t seem to bother him, Num-

Taylor Fritz bers said. “He’s very mentally tough and I think he had the upper hand mentally and physically over his opponent,” Numbers said. “He showed that he’s head and shoulders the best player in the section.” Numbers said Fritz’s progression this season from highly-talented incoming freshman with no varsity experience to section champion was impressive too. Fritz seemed to elevate his game in the postseason.

“I think his focus was a little bit more intense,” Numbers said. “I think he was a little bit more focused in the postseason.” Fritz is no stranger to elite competition. The powerful 6-foot-3 hitter who just turned 15 earlier this year, won the U.S.T.A. Boys Under-14 national championship last summer. He played in the finals of the prestigious Ojai tournament earlier this season. “He was good before he came in and I think he matured this season,” Numbers said. “Tennis is such an individual sport, but when you’re playing on a team I think you just mature naturally. You can’t do it all yourself, you’ve got to think about your team as well and he was a great teammate.” Boys golf: Torrey Pines advanced to the state championships for a fourth straight year after placing second in the Southern California Regional Championships on May 30. The Falcons were sched-

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Local resident’s new book addresses issues surrounding prostate cancer treatment BY JOE TASH Dr. Jay Cohen’s mind reeled in December 2011 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Should he immediately have surgery that could cause serious side effects, or move cautiously, gathering more information to better assess his options? “Imagine being single at 66, impotent and incontinent. I cannot Dr. Jay Cohen fathom it. On the other hand, imagine dying slowly, agonizingly, of prostate cancer. Tough choices,” Cohen, a local resident, wrote in his new book, “Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs: A Step-by-Step Guide to CuttingEdge Diagnostic Tests and 8 Medically-Proven Treatments.” Cohen, 67, is a psychiatrist and author, who has researched and written eight books and articles, many dealing with the side effects of medications. But, as he wrote in his latest book, when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he found himself in uncharted territory. The experience led him to embark on a quest to learn as much as he could about the disease, the best diagnostic tools and recent advances in treatment options. The selfpublished book is available at Amazon.com. In the book — and in an interview — Cohen said twothirds or more of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer don’t need aggressive treatment such as surgery or radiation. He argued that doctors tend to “overtreat” prostate cancer, causing many men to suffer unnecessarily from harsh side effects. In his case, Cohen said he was scheduled for surgery when he learned about a test called advanced prostate MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), which is available at only a limited number of clinics in the U.S. Another key tool, he said, is the color Doppler ultrasound. Both tests, he said, provide information about the patient’s specific cancer, which in turn can help them determine how to proceed. After tests and second opinions, Cohen decided not to have treatment, but instead to monitor his cancer and only

get treatment if his situation changes. He said many men have non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer that don’t require immediate treatment. It’s now been 18 months since his diagnosis, Cohen said, and his cancer hasn’t advanced. He said he will need follow-up tests for the rest of his life to track any potential changes in his cancer. His purpose in writing the book, Cohen said, is to let men know about alternatives to immediate, aggressive cancer treatment and its potential side effects. He believes that in coming years, the medical profession will embrace the approach he advocates. While surgery or radiation may be appropriate for some patients, for others treatment is unnecessary, he said. “I’m not trying to criticize, I’m just trying to get the system to move along a little faster,” he said. Dr. Carl Rossi, a radiation oncologist and medical director of a proton therapy cancer center that Scripps Health will open later this summer in Mira Mesa, said Cohen is correct that doctors do tend to overtreat people with prostate cancer. But that is because doctors lack tools to determine with relative certainty two things: the life expectancy of individual patients, and how a patient’s particular cancer will behave over his lifetime. Deciding on treatment is easier when the patient has a life expectancy of several decades and a strong likelihood of being cured, Rossi said. The problem is that non-aggressive prostate cancer progresses over time to become more dangerous, Rossi said. The trick for doctors and patients is assessing how soon that change might occur. Rossi noted that no “flashing light” comes on to indicate when the time for treatment has arrived. “It’s a calculated risk,” he said, because if a patient waits too long, the cancer may progress to the point where it is no longer curable or requires even more aggressive treatment than would have been needed at the time of diagnosis. “This question comes up all the time when I’m meeting with patients,” he said. Patients must decide whether to be

treated right away and risk side effects such as sexual dysfunction and loss of bladder control, or wait and see if treatment is needed later. Cohen and Rossi agreed on the need for men over 50 to have regular PSA, or prostate-screening antigen, tests, which can detect very early cancers. The topic is controversial, because some medical advocacy groups have said routine PSA tests can lead to overtreatment of non-aggressive prostate cancers. Cohen and Rossi said the PSA test remains the best early warning system for prostate cancer, and that regular PSA testing has dramatically reduced death rates from the disease. Cohen said he is confident that with regular testing, he and his doctors can keep tabs on his cancer, and determine if he needs treatment. More likely, he said, is that his cancer will remain slow-growing and non-aggressive, and treatment won’t be needed. Canceling his surgery, he said, was the best course for him. “I feel I was lucky as hell, and yes, I definitely made the right decision,” he said. Cohen will speak before the Informed Prostate Cancer Support Group on at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15. The group meets at the Sanford-Burnham Auditorium, 10905 Road to the Cure (formerly Altman Row), San Diego, 92121.

RSF’s Ryan Mowery graduates from Westminster School Ryan Mowery of Rancho Santa Fe graduated from Westminster School during the school’s commencement ceremony held May 25 on the campus in Simsbury. Westminster School is a diverse community of 390 students, two-thirds boarding and one-third day, who represent 26 states and 19 countries. The graduation of 103 students in the class of 2013 was one of the highlights in the school’s yearlong 125th anniversary celebration, which began last fall.

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RSF School students place first and second in Santa Fe Irrigation District poster contest

On May 16, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors recognized the top three winners for the Santa Fe Irrigation District’s “Water for Life” Water Awareness Poster Contest. The annual poster contest is open to all fourth graders in the district’s service area. This year’s winners are: Sofia Vitale, first place, and Michael Chang, second place, both from Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School, and Grant Rayners, third place, from Santa Fe Christian School in Solana Beach. Sofia’s first place poster will be featured on a full page for one month in a regional 2014 North County Water Agencies calendar. The district recognized all the winners with gift certificates and a personalized water bottle. The “Water for Life” poster contest began in 1993, and, since then, more than 5,250 children from the Santa Fe Irrigation District service area have partic-

2013 Water For Life Poster Contest Winners: Left to right: Second Place Winner Michael Chang, Santa Fe Irrigation District Board President Michael Hogan, First Place Winner Sofia Vitale ipated in the Water Awareness Poster Contest. This year, over 75 children from five classes and three schools submitted entries. For more information about the Santa Fe Irrigation District, visit www.sfidwater.org.

Rotary in the Ranch: Donations; new members; serving dinner to the USO and ‘Taste of RSF’ BY DEANNE MOTSENBOCKER The Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club recently donated $1,000 to Cancer Angels. Eve Beutler from Cancer Angels addressed the Rotary Club on May 28 and thanked RSF Rotary for its continued support. Rotary also presented a $1,000 donation to the Global Journal Project. Steven Le accepted the check on behalf of the organization and expressed his gratitude to Rancho Santa Fe Rotary’s for its contribution. Also attending the Rotary meeting on May 28 was Dr. Terry Senjnowski of the Salk Institute. Dr. Senjnowski spoke to the group about the “Brain Initiative” and some of the latest research being conducted. Rotary has recently welcomed new member Deb Sims of Estate Management Group to its group and is always happy to have new members who are looking to give back to the community. RSF Rotary will be heading downtown on June 4 to serve dinner at the USO to our troops and their families. And don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Rotary event “Taste of Rancho Santa Fe.” This wonderful wine tasting evening will be held at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club on July 20, and will feature

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Willis Allen Real Estate announces affiliation with Christie’s International Real Estate Willis Allen Real Estate – the San Diego-based real estate brokerage that is celebrating 100 years in 2014 – has announced it is affiliating with Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network. Willis Allen will exclusively represent the Christie’s brand in San Diego County. Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries through its network of independently owned real estate brokerages. Zackary Wright, senior vice president, regional manager —Western Region at Christie’s says, “We are thrilled to have Willis Allen join this carefully selected organization of brokerages

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Volunteers needed for RSF 4th of July Parade The RSF 4th of July Parade Committee is excited for this year’s 4th of July parade and needs your help to make it extra special for the kids and the RSF community. The 4th of July Parade Committee is recruiting volunteers. The committee is looking for individuals over the age of 18 who would like to help out with the parade. A variety of duties are available, including: •Parade Marshals •Form Up Group •Parking Assistant •Crowd Control •Set-up and Take Down •General Help Short shifts will be available and something for everyone. Plus, you’ll get a neat Parade Official T-shirt! If you are interested, contact Shannon Mountain at the RSF Association at: shannon@ rsfassociation.org

Horizon Christian Fellowship North County sponsors free eWaste recycling event June 8 Recycle San Diego and Horizon Christian Fellowship North County have aligned to benefit the church’s ministry by hosting an eWaste Recycling Event on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church’s parking lot at 6365 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Jeffrey Harding, the founder and president of Recycle San Diego, says “It is always gratifying to partner with a not-for-profit institution like Horizon Christian Fellowship, whose mission and programs benefit from a portion of the proceeds. We are happy to provide our recycling expertise and coordinate this eWaste Event that will divert lead, mercury, and other toxic chemicals from our local landfill.” Items that can be recycled include: computers, monitors, TVs, laptops, cables, printers, fax machines, scanners, DVD players, VCRs, and other electronic items. Recycle San Diego wishes to remind the public that it is illegal to dispose of e-Waste in the trash and California requires that companies recycle their e-Waste. California currently has the most comprehensive landfill ban in the nation, curbing both the illegal disposal and export of the largest category of toxic electronics which includes CRT TVs and computer monitors.

RSF Library Summer Reading Program kicks off June 15 The RSF Library’s Summer Reading Program starts on June 15 and continues all summer, through August 9. The regular weekly programs will include Movie Mondays at 1 p.m., Preschool Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Love on a Leash on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., Baby Sign and Sing storytimes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (June 19- July 24), Kids Crafts on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Tweens Crafts on Thursdays at 1 p.m., Toddler Storytime on Fridays at 10:30 a.m., and Friday Fun on Fridays at 1 p.m. Special events for the Summer Reading Program include: •John Abrams Animal Magic Show: Friday, June 28, at 3:30 p.m. •Mad Science: Thursday, July 11, at 3:30 p.m. •Gaston’s Puppet Show: Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. •Ice Cream Social featuring USA Jump Stars: August 9, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. The Rancho Santa Fe Library is located at 17040 Avenida De Acacias Rancho Santa Fe; (858) 756-2512.

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Lovers of classical music are in for a treat this summer as the Mainly Mozart Festival brings the best that live music has to offer to countywide venues and beyond. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Festival Orchestra Opening Night and Amadeus Gala Concert will be held at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. (reception and auction at 5 p.m.). Maestro David Atherton, a co-founder, is the conductor. The principal players are Nathan Hughes, oboe; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Whitney Crockett, bassoon; and Julie Landsman, horn. This year marks Atherton’s

farewell season, as he is retiring after a 25-year run. Tickets for the June 8 second annual performance of the All-Star Festival Orchestra at The Village Church Sanctuary, located at 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, are limited to 500 so reservations should be made soon. Call (619) 466 8742 or visit online at www. mainlymozart.org to make a ticket purchase, and for other festival event information.

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Spectacular view-oriented four acre property located within the gate guarded community, Rancho Del Lago. Four bedroom main residence, nanny’s quarters with private entrance, 1,500 s.f. guest house with living room, two en-suite bedrooms and a bonus room, a serene pool and lower level tennis court.

Enter this 17 plus acre Gentlemen’s Kentuckystyle equestrian estate (formally part of the Frank Capra Ranch) through a gated, tree-lined drive. Four bedroom main residence. Horse facilities include a four stale barn with tack room, wash rack, detached hay barn with foreman’s quarters, pipe corals with viewing stand.

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Fairbanks ranch Traditional warmth is captured throughout this four bedroom, custom-built treasure. This property offers delightful street presence and sis on a most desirable cul-de-sac street. Master suite with his/her baths and closets and balcony overlooking rear yard with pool, spa and gazebo.

Truly in a league of its own, this exquisite architectural statement perfectly evokes the mood of a Spanish Colonial enclave. Magnificent main residence, charming detached villa, detached gymnasium/pool house, guest house. Extraordinary and breathtaking.

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Rancho Santa Fe The major price reduction makes this a truly amazing buying opportunity. Quiet Covenant cul-de-sac location with magnificent countryside views. Entry level master suite with his/her baths,wood library, negative edge pool with spa and waterfall and dining pavilion with fireplace.

This Lilian Rice charmer has been refined and expanded to fit luxury life styles of today. Renowned charm and character are found throughout this quaint hacienda-style compound. Centered on an expansive central courtyard with guest house, pool, spa, sauna and volleyball court beyond.

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Rancho Pacifica An amazing opportunity for an impeccable property--lowest price in Rancho Pacifica. Newly landscaping and looking beautiful! Over 7,200 s.f. with five bedrooms (master on entry level), large working office with fireplace, dramatic gourmet kitchen opening to family room.

Impeccable single level five bedroom home interweaves gracious indoor and outdoor living. Palatial master suite, wood paneled library, gentlemen’s retreat with pool table, walk-in refrigerated wine room, home heater, covered loggia with fireplace, vanishing edge pool with spa.

$2,595,000

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Longtime Reuters photographer has enjoyed a front seat to history BY ROB LEDONNE It’s not hyperbole to say that Mike Blake has photographed virtually every event of cultural significance for the past 25 years. His lens has captured events as varied as the Super Bowl, Olympics, Oscars, Grammys, NBA Playoffs, and the list goes on and on, all for the Reuters News Agency, a global news source that countless websites, newspapers, and TV stations rely on for images and information. “There’s something about the human condition and the still picture,” he explained from his North County home. “You really don’t see an event until you look at a picture of it.” Reuters, which was first started in the 1800s by Paul Julies Reuter who used carrier pigeons to let people know when ships would come in, is now, as Blake explains it, a “global news service, so we always look at stories from a world perspective.” That means as a Senior Photographer for Reuters Blake dashes up and down the West Coast covering whatever the rest of the world would be interested in. Originally, however, Blake was taking pictures of him and his friends skateboarding as a kid growing up in Toronto, Canada: “That’s how I got into photography. After taking some classes in high school, I went to art school but dropped out because I didn’t want to learn the whole foundation of painting and drawing — all I wanted to do was take pictures.” Blake soon found himself at Reuters where he started in the late 1980s, and after moving from Toronto to Vancouver, Blake wound up in Southern California thanks to his wife who works in the music industry. “California is very interesting,” said Blake. “It’s a driver of so many cultures; lots of things start in this state. It’s fascinating to watch the culture here.” Over the years, Blake’s pictures of life in Southern California and around the country —from Tiger Woods winning the Masters, Lady Gaga’s meat dress, and this past year’s Grammys and Oscars — have wound up everywhere from the front pages of websites, magazines, books, and on television. “As any photographer will tell you, sometimes things go your way and sometimes they don’t,” Blake explains, and one particular night when everything went his way occurred in 1998 during the NBA

Mike Blake covers the British Open. PHOTO/REUTERS Tiger Woods plays at Torrey Pines.

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The Rolling Stones PHOTOS/MIKE BLAKE

(Above) The Academy Awards (Meryl Streep at left); (Bottom) Lindsey Vonn at the World Cup. PHOTOS/MIKE

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal

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playoffs in Salt Lake City. “Michael Jordan (as a member of the Chicago Bulls) stole the ball with 9 seconds left to win the game, and he happened to be right in front of me, directly lined up with the basket so I got some great shots there. After the game, I was there when they were giving speeches, and then followed him to the locker room when they were spraying champagne everywhere, so I thought I had some amazing pictures and went to run back to send everything in. As I was walking down an arena hallway to leave, I see him and his mother hugging and took more shots. Everything just clicked.” Aside from cultural and sporting events, Blake sometimes goes on dangerous assignments as well. This past April, he went on a ride-along with authorities on the United States/ Mexican border, which Blake says was eye opening. “I made a few phone calls because it’s such an interesting story. You have people who are trying to hop the border in search of a better life, and you have agents who are risking their lives to patrol it. It was a tricky story.” In addition, since Blake lives in North County, he’s become accustomed to taking photos all over the area that also run globally. Recently, a story on McDonald’s needed a companion picture, so Blake went to the restaurant’s location in the Del Mar Highlands to snap a few pictures of the famous golden arches outside; shots taken locally of Ralphs, Whole Foods, and gas pumps have also found their way across the world. “You’d be surprised how many professional photographers live in the North County,” said Blake. “There’s a lot of them that work for a variety of publications.” All in all, Blake is amazed at how the profession has changed since he started working with Reuters. “We used to have our own darkroom kits to develop the negatives. Today, for example, I can photograph the Rolling Stones up in Anaheim, and have the pictures sent in even before the show ends. It’s amazing how pictures move around the world now.” Blake is also impressed by how photography seems to be more popular than ever. “Instagram is probably the greatest picture distribution system ever created,” he says of the application. “People look at photos now and appreciate them much more since everyone is recording everything.” For now, Blake is basking in a decades-long career which pays off when walking through a bookstore with his son. “I’ll pass by a book and see there’s a picture on the cover I took and show him. I notice that all the time now, especially with how long I’ve been working.”

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(L-R) Donald Stephens of the San Diego Animal Shelter and Avalon Chaffer with Benaitt; Nicolette Bahr, Gillian Chaffer. Photos/McKenzie Images

Girl Scout working toward Gold Award, organizes Open House for San Diego County Animal Services Horizon Prep Summer Author’s Tea Honorees: Front Row (L-R) Ian Crosbie, Bella Raiszadeh, Alex Scafidi, Grace Kettler, Will Morgans, Andre Philibbosian, Audrey Schafer, Rachel Coons, Trey Telfer; Second Row (L-R) Antonio Partida, Carly Gammel, Hayden Center, Lauren Bothe, Nick Macaluso, Emma Albrecht, and Joshua Jablonski.

Horizon Prep Author’s Tea The fourth, and final, Author’s Tea of the school year at Horizon Prep seemed to celebrate the coming days of summer along with the budding 1st through 8th grade authors. “Author’s Tea is only held four times throughout the school year,” says Horizon Prep Librarian Kelly Hendrickson, “and students are chosen for writing above grade level or greatly improving in their writing skills.” Students read their selections to a standing-room-only audience of family and friends. Pieces included poetry, essays, personal narratives, fictional response and descriptive writing. Following the program, students and visitors enjoyed lovely summer-themed dessert refreshments. Visit www.horizonprep.org

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Avalon Chaffer, a senior Girl Scout from the Solana Ranch Service Unit, Troop 1106, is finishing her work on her Gold Award. As one of her tasks, on Saturday, June 1, she organized an Open House for the San Diego County Animal Services in Carlsbad. She created a media presentation and has presented to several groups around the community with the goal to promote not only where the new shelter is located but also to promote what services they offer to animals to the community. Avalon has always been interested in animals and has several pets herself so she thought a project with animals was a perfect fit for her interests. The SD County Animal shelter, located at 2481 Palomar Airport Rd. in Carlsbad, has a veterinary facility, which allows them to spay or neuter pets along with tagging or otherwise known as chipping services for your pets. Not to mention the shelter has dogs, cats and rabbits for adoption and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Avalon has been a girl scout since kindergarten at Rancho Santa Fe School and plans to continue until she graduates from high school. She looks forward to receiving her Gold Award this fall along with several girls in her troop. Her project has been giving her a chance to stretch her leadership skills while helping her community. She plans to expand her volunteering at the shelter and help facilitate another Open House event for the shelter next year.

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Developing innovative science skills in Rancho Santa Fe School’s students BY RSF EDUCATION FOUNDATION The R. Roger Rowe School (Ranch School) continues to evolve their science curriculum in order to prepare their students for success in the 21st century. Along with the 20-plusyear traditions of Science Discovery Day and Ocean Weeks, the Ranch School is introducing and expanding programs that develop engineering and computer science skills. Courses this year have involved constructing bridge structures, designing rockets, and programming robots. The school is committed to teaching their students more than scientific knowledge. Students also learn the skills needed to use this knowledge, such as problem solving and cooperation, enabling them to be effective 21st century citizens. Many schools can only offer science taught by grade level teachers. A generous $1 million grant from the RSF Education Foundation (RSFEF) allows Superintendent Lindy Delaney to not only offer specialized science teachers but to offer innovative programs that enable our children to be the next generation of innovators. Learning to inquire like a scientist Students at the Ranch School have a year-long study of Ocean Science which culminates in late May with Ocean Weeks. Their learning incorporates marine habitats, field studies, and visits from science researchers. Each grade has a habitat they study, such as sandy beaches or the kelp forest, which is integrated into other subject areas such as social studies, language arts, or art so that students gain a broader understanding of the subject. Roberta Dean, an Ocean Literacy Specialist from the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, leads the partnership with the Ranch School This year, sixth grade students, with the support of Science Teacher Tanya Baumgardner and Literacy Coach Lindsey Donaldson, are connecting the study of coral reefs using strategies found in the newly adopted Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Content Area Literacy in Science. The students explore how corals are formed, where they are located, and what kinds of plants and animals are associated with these diverse communities. Mrs. Dean noted, “The Ranch School’s investment in technology will enhance student’s capabilities to access the scientific community’s most current information on questions concerning coral reefs and help facilitate student’s research projects exploring topics such as: • Should all reefs be protected in Marine Sanctuaries? • How and why does coral bleaching occur? • Does climate change affect the health of coral reefs? • What kinds of human activities can affect these ecosystems?” This year during Ocean Weeks, Dr. Andy Nosal spoke to 6th grade students on sharks including the public’s perception of these ancient animals and their role in the ocean food chain. The Scripps Ocean Partnership (SOP), facilitates the involvement of Scripps, inviting a year-round connection to scientists like Dr. Nosal, to learn about their work and share their passion for the ocean with our K-8 student community. Programs like these teach our

Ranch School students learn by doing. (L-R) First grader Joani Berger tries her hand at composting. Tucker Drawdy, Kevin Francisco, Alex Steiner and Chris Kanner prepare to launch their straw rocket they designed in Mr. Galipaualt’s Tech 21 class. They are considering the angle of launch and the amount of force they will apply, hoping to achieve their objective and hit a target exactly 27 feet away. children to think like a scientist. Celebrating failure and learning from mistakes All students at the Ranch School benefit from specialized science teachers. Students in grades 5 through 8 also have the opportunity to try their hands at more specialized topics like engineering. In Tech 21 students practice the engineering process. At one point in the class students construct stable bridge structures using an online simulation. “A lasting effect on learning the engineering process for 5th and 6th graders is their learned ability to cooperate and to actively learn from their mistakes,” remarked Science Teacher John Galipault. “Students think that failure is bad, but here we celebrate it and learn from our mistakes.” Another popular course is rocketry. “During the rocketry elective students encounter increasingly sophisticated designs: straw, paper, bottle, parachute recovery and Estes,” noted Science Teacher Dave Warner. “When students master each of these projects, they become effective problem solvers and prepare themselves for higher level engineering course.” These students are clearly learning skills that will help them be successful in high school and beyond.

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RSF Family Lip Sync Show

he RSF Community Center held its popular Lip Sync Show on May 31. Contestants performed top hits from the 21st century. For photos online, visit www. rsfreview.com PHOTOS/JON CLARK

‘Goofy Goober Rock’

‘Call Me Maybe’

‘Wide Awake’

‘Nothin’ on You”

‘What Makes You Beautiful’

‘I Knew You Were Trouble’

‘Down’ ‘Single Ladies’

2013 Lip Sync performers

‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’

‘Womanizer’ ‘The Show’

‘Scream and Shout’

‘Run This Town’

‘I Love It’

‘Toxic’

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