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Volume 32 Number 51
Providing The Ranch with Three Decades of Quality Journalism
RSF Rotary Club hosts bestselling author
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Solana Santa Fe School welcomes new principal BY KRISTINA HOUCK Although Stephan Bering is a fourth-generation, fully trained ice cream chef, he always knew he wanted to work in education. “I joke I loved education so much that I never left, I just switched sides — even though there are no sides because we’re all in this together,” said Bering, the new principal of Solana Beach School District’s Solana Santa Fe School in Rancho Santa Fe. Bering, 44, grew up in the beachside town of Kiel, Germany, on top of his family’s ice cream shop, EisMeyer. His first job was as an ice cream sales boy. “When you’re 7, it can’t get much better than that,” said Bering, who replaced former principal Julie Norby after she was promoted to director of instructional services. “I enjoyed free ice cream and the beach all day long.” In fifth grade Bering moved to California, where his mother is from, after his parents got divorced. For the next 20 years, he studied in the U.S. and spent his summers in Germany. Bering, who earned a bachelor’s degree in history at UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in educational leadership at Cal State East Bay, taught high school history for five years before he transitioned to administration and became vice See PRINCIPAL, page 22
The RSF Rotary Club welcomed Karna Small Bodman as its guest speaker on Aug. 27 at the RSF Golf Club. Bodman is a bestselling author and former television anchor, deputy press secretary under President Ronald Reagan and senior director of the National Security Council. (For a story on Bodman, visit www.rsfreview.com and enter her name into the search file.) (Above, l-r) Christopher Williams, Ken Wood, author Karna Small Bodman, RSF Rotary Club President Greg Grajek. For more information on Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and its upcoming events, please visit www.RSFrotary.com. See page 12 for more photos. Photos/Jon Clark. For photos online of this event, visit www.rsfreview.com
RSF residents urged to follow fire safety tips SUBMITTED BY RSF FIRE DISTRICT It has been a busy fire season this year. While a major incident has not occurred within the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (RSFFPD), the state of California, including parts of San Diego County, has seen a lot of fire activity. Currently, there are seven major wildfires burning throughout the state. Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District sent two units and six firefighters to assist on the largest active fire, the Rim Fire, burning near Yosemite National Park. As of Sept. 3, the Rim Fire has burned over 235,000 acres, making it the fourth largest fire on record in California. According to Cal Fire, this past winter was one of the driest on record, with the snowpack measuring only 17 percent of normal. That, combined with a lack of winter rain, has led to extreme dry conditions throughout the state which, in turn, have led to an increased number of large wildfires earlier in the fire season than normal. California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, climate and climate change have a huge impact on the size, severity, duration, and frequency of wildfires. The agency states that California’s three largest fires on record have all occurred within the last 10 years and the number of acres burned annually since 2000 has nearly doubled when compared to 1950-2000. A common misconception with wildfires is that areas that have recently burned will not experience another wildfire, at least not one as devastating, for years to come. However, a recently-burned area is still susceptible to wildfires. The recent Silver Fire near Banning, CA, which destroyed 26 homes, burned almost exclusively in an area that burned in the Esperanza fire just seven years ago. “This is the most dangerous year for fire that we’ve seen since 2007,” said James Ashcraft, RSFFPD board chair. “We are seeing low levels of plant moisture and there is a high probability that we will experience several Santa Ana events this fall. We cannot delay implementing any safety measures this year.” Fire Chief Tony Michel agreed, saying “While we have not had a major fire incident in the District so far this year, fire season is far from over. We are anticipating a very busy fall and Santa Ana winds season, making it important for all to be prepared. The See FIRE, page 22
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Water District board to consider pros and cons of neighboring agency merger at workshop BY JOE TASH Along with the steep rise in the water bills of San Diego County residents over the past few years has come more talk about water agency consolidation. While some say water district mergers can generate millions of dollars in savings through reduction of administrative overhead costs, others say they can also erode local control over precious water resources such as pipes, treatment plants and reservoirs. The Santa Fe Irrigation District, which provides water to residents of Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch and Solana Beach, is no exception, either to increased rates or talk of consolidation. The district’s board of directors will discuss the pros and cons of merging with a neighboring agency at a workshop meeting, set for 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 12 at district headquarters, 5920 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe. “All water agencies are under tremendous pressure to control costs,” said Santa Fe board President Michael Hogan. The district has reduced retirement benefits for new hires and eliminated positions, but, “I think the time is right to have a discussion of what are the other options, including consolidation.” Over the past six years, the Santa Fe board has imposed 74 percent in rate hikes on its customers, which director Greg Gruzdowich said is equivalent to a doubling of rates when annual increases are compounded. Water agency officials have long pointed to the increasing costs of “imported water” —which is sold to local agencies by wholesalers such as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California — as the key driver of higher local See WATER, page 24
David Jaffe returns to district as TPHS principal BY KRISTINA HOUCK As a child, David Jaffe was a fan of Torrey Pines High School’s football team. Now, he’s head of the Carmel Valley school. “Torrey Pines has always been a flagship school in San Diego, the state and the nation, so the opportunity to actually lead this school is just outstanding,” said Jaffe, the new principal at Torrey Pines High School. Although Jaffe began his first year as principal on Aug. 27, he’s not new to the San Dieguito Union High School District. The San Diego native has been in education for 20 years, 18 of which have been with the district. Jaffe started in the dis-
David Jaffe trict in 1993 as a history teacher, then an assistant principal at Diegueno Middle School. After a brief stint as assistant principal of La Costa Canyon High School, Jaffe opened Canyon Crest
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Local school districts join forces to help prevent more crimes •Solana Santa Fe School in Fairbanks Ranch has been hit three times BY KAREN BILLING After a series of burglaries at their school campuses, the Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) and Solana Beach School District (SBSD) are teaming up in an attempt to prevent further crimes. The districts will share the cost of working with Networld Solutions, a company that specializes in video surveillance work. Since July, DMUSD has been hit by burglars seven times, resulting in the thefts of $30,049 worth of computers and $9,672 in damages to campus buildings. The Solana Beach School District has been hit three times in the same span, all of the incidents occurring at Solana Santa Fe School in Rancho Santa Fe and in all three incidents a total of eight computers were taken but all were recovered. The districts will split a cost not-to-exceed $7,000 with Networld, which will develop a high level needs analysis and provide a range of solutions and costs. “I think it’s a great way for us to join forces, considering the issues we have,” said Caroline Brown, director of technology and new facilities at SBSD of their agreement. “Maybe we can stop some of these things from happening.” See CRIMES, page 26
Fire sprinklers save Morgan Run Clubhouse On Monday, Sept. 1, at 8:06 p.m., firefighters from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District responded to a commercial structure fire at the Morgan Run Golf Club. Upon arrival at the main clubhouse they found fire sprinklers had been activated and were flowing water. The building was also filled with smoke. The firefighters ensured the building was evacuated and then located the fire, which had been extinguished by two activated sprinkler heads in the attic space. Crews shut down the sprinkler system, ventilated smoke from the building, and then worked to remove water from the building’s interior. A wedding party was in progress at the time of the fire and was relocated to an exterior patio after the fire was confirmed to be out. “Fire damage was minimal, but the water damage was fairly extensive,” said Battalion Chief Fred Cox. “However, without fire sprinklers this could have been a major fire. The fire was well established before sprinkler activation, and without them, it would have easily spread unchecked through a very large and open attic space before being detected.” Total dollar loss is undermined, but could exceed $10,000. Crews remained on scene for about two-and-a-half hours performing salvage and overhaul work. Del Mar and Solana Beach Fire Departments assisted on the call. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature. — RSF Fire District report
Helen Woodward Animal Center offers $5,000 reward for arrest of individual who removed puppy’s ears Animal welfare workers worldwide are no strangers to the tragic abuse suffered by innocent animals at the hands of cruel individuals, but the latest fuzzy resident at Helen Woodward Animal Center has even the most stoic staffers shaking their heads in disbelief. A darling spaniel blend puppy named Pongo is recovering from a shocking recent past of abandonment, malnourishment and extraordinary mutilation. Thrown into a dumpster with his three canine siblings, Pongo was left for dead with his ears cut off in brutal fashion. The loving, little puppy, who meekly exposes his belly to anyone willing to provide some kindness, has so touched the members of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s staff and board that a $5,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the person who committed the atrocity. Lizbeth Luna, a Helen Woodward Animal Center transfer partner who works primarily with Animal Advocates of the United States, commented “I have worked in animal rescue for over seven years and I don’t remember ever seeing a case like this one.” In May of this year, the four puppies were discovered in Chula Vista, Calif., when a friend of Luna’s heard cries coming from a nearby dumpster. Within the dumpster was a closed box holding the mutilated puppies, no more than 5 weeks old. Over the last three months, all four puppies have been provided veterinary and foster care, but only Pongo has passed medical approval to begin his search for a forever home. It is hoped that the remaining puppies will continue their healing and become available for adoption in the weeks ahead. Luna explained that the puppies may have been the product of inexperienced breeders who thought the ear removal – called “cropping” – would make the puppies cuter and, thus, more valuable. “Cropping” is a practice some professional breeders still employ to certain canine breeds such as boxers and terrier-types but it is rarely, if ever, seen on spaniels. Luna suspects that once the procedure was crudely done, the offending individuals realized their mistake and simply threw the puppies away.
Pongo’s ears were cut off.
Pongo “We are looking for a compassionate adopter with a loving heart who can demonstrate how kind human beings can be,” stated Helen Woodward Animal Center President and CEO Mike Arms. “There is a better
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Commemorative presidential coins discovered at the RSF Library will travel the country with the Spirit of Liberty Foundation BY KAREN BILLING The recent remodel of the Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild’s offices and Book Cellar unearthed a treasure of commemorative presidential coins, large bronze pieces representing the presidents from Washington to Nixon. Book Cellar regular Richard Rovsek purchased the coin collection housed in a table last week and plans for the coins to travel the country with his Spirit of Liberty Foundation’s Freedom Bell. “We are excited that we can be a part of history,� said Susan Appleby, Library Guild membership director. Nobody knows exactly how the coins and table ended up at the library. For years it had been in the guild office, and had always been used as a workstation — a cover had been placed over the coins and the desk was topped with shelves. During the move in June, Library Guild member Terri Weaver uncovered the coin collection after taking off the loose top. “It didn’t look like anything at first, but I started to wipe the dust off and it looked like something exciting,� Weaver said. The coins sit framed inside the table and flip so both sides are viewable. Rovsek plans to leave the coins in the wooden frames but remove them from the old table for traveling. Rovsek’s Spirit of Liberty Foundation is a non-profit that supports men and women in the Armed Forces with an emphasis on wounded warriors and fallen heroes. The Freedom Bell was created just a few months ago, from a Rovsek design scribbled on a napkin to being cast in bronze at a 171-year-old foundry in Ohio. Some of the metal in the bell is from the World Trade Center. The bell bears the official seals of all of the branches of the Armed Forces and the words “Honoring our Armed Forces past, present and future.� The foundation travels with the bell, allowing people to ring the bell in honor of a family member or friend who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces. The bell has tolled from the deck of the USS Midway to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. “The bell has taken on a life of its own,� said Rovsek. When it was unveiled in Philadelphia on June 14, one of the first members of the public who rang it was a little girl, ringing the bell in memory of her father who was killed in Iraq. A 94-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor rang it for his shipmates who did not survive. During the bell’s time in San Diego on the Midway over the July 4 holiday about 500 people came to ring the bell. Michael Rainey, the executive vice president of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation, said the stories they hear from the people who ring the bell are very sentimental and touching. “It affects the Vietnam vets like you cannot believe,� Rainey said. “Many have been silent about it for so long and for them it’s a way to say thank you to friends who fought alongside them.�
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Commemorative presidential coins discovered at the RSF Library were purchased to travel the country with the Spirit of Liberty Foundation. (L-R) RSF Library Guild members Susan Appleby and Harry Bord, RSF Library Guild President Art Yayanos, and Michael Rainey, the executive vice president of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation. Photo/Karen Billing Rainey said one man planned to ring it five times for five friends he lost in Vietnam but couldn’t get past the second ring, he was shaking and had been reduced to tears. The bell so far has made stops in places like the veteran-heavy Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota and was returning this week from Minnesota. Plans are for the bell and coins to be in New York on 9/11 and this Veterans Day it will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Author of ‘Mr. Ruehle, You Are a Free Man: A Broadcom Saga’ to speak at RSF Library Sept. 19 BY JOE TASH Bill Ruehle spent years working to clear his name after being accused of misleading investors in a high-profile securities fraud case involving his one-time employer, the semi-conductor manufacturer Broadcom. The book he has written about his legal odyssey was intended to do two things, according to the 71-year-old North County resident: allow him to tell his side of the story for the first time, and also serve as a cautionary tale about the abuse of government power in the hands of prosecutors. “Be aware,” said Ruehle in an interview. “Never assume that you’re invulnerable.” Ruehle will give a talk about his self-published book, “Mr. Ruehle, You Are a Free Man: A Broadcom Saga,” at the Sept. 19 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild. A private reception will be held at the library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the author presentation, a question and answer session, and a signed copy of the book. Tickets cost $40. Ruehle joined Broadcom in 1997, when the company was still private, and had revenue of about $20 million per year and 150 employees. By 2006, he had become chief financial officer, when allegations arose that the company had misled investors by backdating stock options for company employees. He was indicted in 2008. “It’s something you never imagine and it turns your world upside down,” Ruehle said. The website Investopedia defines backdating as “the process of granting an option that is dated prior to the date that the company granted that option. In this way, the exercise price of the granted option can be set at a lower price than that of the company’s stock at the granting date.” Critics of the practice contend it allows company employees to buy their stock at a lower price than its value on the date when the option is granted, so they can make a profit by selling the stock at the subsequent, higher price. Ruehle said the charges against him and his fellow executives stemmed from allegations they were understating expenses, and overstating profits, through the backdating scheme. However, Ruehle said, the charges were totally unfounded. “My position is we never did the backdating we were accused of,” said Ruehle. Ruehle’s trial was held in late 2009 in Santa Ana before U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney. According to news accounts of the trial, Carney dismissed the case against Ruehle and his co-defendant, Broadcom co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III, in December of that year. In dismissing the case before it went to the jury, the judge noted misconduct by a prosecutor, who allegedly tried to intimidate witnesses and defendants. More significantly, said Ruehle, the judge also ruled there was not enough evidence to give the case to the jury. The judge’s decision is equivalent to an acquittal on the charges, which cannot be brought again because of the Constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy. Ruehle said it was devastating to be charged with securities fraud after a long business career in which he had been the person that others relied on to provide the truth. He passed on offers of plea bargains, opting to fight to clear his name. “I was determined not to let the government take my life away,” he said.
Bill Ruehle The odds were against him from the start, Ruehle said, because less than 1 percent of people indicted for “white collar” crimes are ultimately acquitted. As to his decision to write the book, he said, “I wanted my story to get out.” Although he had wanted to testify at his trial, he and his attorneys decided his testimony was not needed. Two fellow company executives told the defense’s story after being granted immunity from prosecution. These days, Ruehle and his wife, Julie, run Ruehle CFO Advisory Service, which advises early stage companies on how to prepare for an initial public stock offering. The notoriety gained from his criminal trial has both helped and hurt the business, Ruehle said. Some younger entrepreneurs admire that he stood up to the government and won, while other more established executives are put off by the stigma of his indictment and trial. But he still enjoys the challenge of guiding a startup enterprise. “I really enjoy getting companies going, it gets in your blood,” he said. The book “Mr. Ruehle, You Are a Free Man: A Broadcom Saga” is available at www.Amazon.com.
RSF Toastmasters to welcome speaker and author John Silverwood at Oct. 1 event • All interested community members are invited to attend the event. Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters will host a special gathering on Oct. 1 featuring local resident, author and acclaimed speaker John Silverwood. Many community members have heard of Silverwood’s experiences in a remote area of the South Pacific, when the sailboat he and his family were on hit an uncharted reef and began to sink. The full story is something you won’t want to miss. In fact, it is so compelling that a TV documentary special has been aired worldwide by CBS, FOX news, A & E Biography, and The Discovery Channel. His family was featured in Reader’s Digest’s Drama in Real Life and a BBC Radio program will be aired worldwide this fall. Silverwood’s book is “Black Wave; A Family’s Adventure at Sea and the Disaster That Saved Them.” All interested community members are invited to attend the event. Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters is the local chapter of an international organization. Participation in Toastmasters is designed to sharpen public speaking and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Meetings are held each week on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the RSF Community Center. Guests are always welcome. The event on Oct. 1 will also be held at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge but reservations are encouraged. Please contact Gwen Mecklenburg at gwenmeck@aol.com or 858-756-8759.
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Tasha Valdez, chapter president, (center of photo above in the white jacket) shown with the 2013-2014 San Diego Del Norte Chapter of the National Charity League Board.
Inspirational NCL board meeting held by San Diego Del Norte Chapter The San Diego Del Norte Chapter of the National Charity League celebrated the start to the 2013-2014 year with an end-of-summer board meeting at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Jennifer Levine. The Chapter President, Tasha Valdez, warmly welcomed 30 new and seasoned members to the board. “NCL’s vision brings mothers and daughters together to serve the local community side by side. Our theme this year is Connected Hearts and we have a wonderful agenda of philanthropy and league activities planned!” Valdez said. “The entire chapter is grateful to these outstanding women for taking lead positions on the board. They inspire, influEAL STATE IRECTORY ence and invigorate all of us.” Angela De Garcia B1 The value of NCL is exP.S. Platinum Realty, Del Mar emplified in the following categories; strengthening Charles & Farryl Moore B28 mother- daughter relationColdwell Banker, Carmel Valley ships, leadership development, cultural experiences, Coastal Premier Properties A12 & A13 and philanthropic service to Carmel Valley Office local communities. National Charity League is a national Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage A15 organization with chapters Carmel Valley & Del Mar offices across the country. Harden Wright Associates A4 Prudential CA Realty, Carmel Valley
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Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary holds board retreat The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary held its board retreat Aug. 23 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe to map out what is projecting to be an amazing year. A New Member Brunch will be held on Sept. 10, followed by Tee Up for Rady 3rd Invitational Golf Tournament at The Crosby on Oct. 8. The group’s traditional Holiday Luncheon will take place on Dec. 5 and its totally reinvented gala, “Bohemian Nights,” is scheduled for Jan. 25 at The Grand Del Mar. So mark your calendar and join the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary at any or all of its events. “On behalf of our Rancho Santa Fe Unit we thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to seeing you soon.” If you have any questions, visit www.rcha-rsf.org or email sdenuijl@cox.net. Photo/Jon Clark
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Accomplished RSF global communications executive launches cyber-security company BY JOE TASH Companies around the world are at greater risk than ever of losing their coveted trade secrets to computer hackers, said Rancho Santa Fe resident Hossein Eslambolchi, and his new venture aims to help businesses bolster their cyberdefenses. Eslambolchi, 55, is a former top executive with global communications giant AT&T. He recently helped launch La Jolla-based CyberFlow Analytics, Inc., which is developing software that it contends will provide companies with an “early warning system” against corporate espionage and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). APTs are attacks by hackers in which a virus is implanted into a victim’s computer network, then remains dormant for months before beginning to extract and send back vital information. The need for new methods of defending against hackers is great, said Eslambolchi, because more and more devices linked to the Internet are being used in all aspects of daily life. For example, he said, malicious hackers could target computers used to control “smart cars,” causing massive traffic jams, or even medical devices such as pacemakers and insulin pumps. “I believe we’re heading in that direction,” said Eslam-
Hossein Eslambolchi bolchi. Murray Jennex, a professor at San Diego State University and cyber-security expert, agreed that cyber attacks are on the rise in fre-
quency, severity and sophistication. “We’re noticing a lot more (attacks) this year than we have in the past,” said Jennex, who has predicted that a “watershed” cyber attack will occur somewhere in the world this year. Jennex said he hopes he’s wrong, but that in his opinion, cyber security has not kept up with advances in technology. He attended a security conference in Las Vegas called Black Hat, where hackers penetrated a variety of devices, from smart TVs to phones to utility meters. The software under development by CyberFlow analyzes and monitors activity within a computer network, providing an early warning to clients before their data is damaged or stolen by hackers, Eslambolchi said. In July, the company announced that Toshiba American Electronic Components, Inc., had invested $2 million into the start-up venture. Eslambolchi said a prototype of the software is expected to be unveiled within the next month, Beta versions will be ready by the beginning of next year, and the product launch is slated for the second quarter of 2014. Eslambolchi said CyberFlow’s security software has global applications, from the corporate world to government agencies. “I look at us to become the Google of cyber security,” he said. “This will turn the security industry on its head,” said Matthias Hynes, CyberFlow’s vice president of sales
and marketing. “It’s next-generation security using mathematics.” Jennex said security experts have been using analytics for some time to detect suspicious online activity, but the industry is always seeking better algorithms. Most important is software that can “learn” and recognize new patterns indicating the presence of intruders, he said. “Cyber attacks are constantly evolving, the attackers are slightly changing things,” he said. While Eslambolchi’s goals for CyberFlow may sound ambitious, he does have an impressive track record as a technology innovator. After emigrating from his native Iran as a teenager, Eslambolchi played varsity soccer at the University of Oklahoma, where he pursued a medical degree. After switching his studies to engineering and applied physics, he transferred to UC San Diego, earning bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. In 1986, he joined the staff of AT&T’s Bell Labs as a technology staffer, and he steadily rose through the ranks over the next 20 years. He held such positions as chief information officer and president and CEO of Global Networking Technology Services before leaving the company in 2006. After leaving AT&T, he served as a technology consultant, then helped found LonoCloud, Inc., which created cloud networking software and was purchased earlier this year by Carlsbad-based ViaSat, Inc. Eslambolchi’s name is attached to some 1,000 U.S. patents, which are either completed, pending or in preparation. Some of the patents were filed in conjunction with colleagues at AT&T, while others are solely in his name, he said. He’s also received numerous awards for his work, and is slated to receive an Edison award in November from the Research and Development Council of New Jersey for software he helped develop that allows smart phone users to text contributions to charities. Among his inventions are a system to fix breaks in a fiber-optic cable in just a few minutes, rather than the 12 to 14 hours under the old system, and a device to detect potential disruptions to a fiber-optic line before the line is actually cut, Eslambolchi said. He’s also written a book about technology, called “2020 Vision: Business Transformation Through Technology Innovation,” and helped found the Center for Networked Systems at the UCSD School of Engineering. So far during his career, Eslambolchi has filled many roles: researcher, inventor, author, business executive and company founder. He is most passionate about finding solutions to problems, the more challenging the better — even when he’s told that what he’s trying to do violates the laws of physics. “That’s what makes me tick,” he said.
QUICK FACTS Name: Hossein Eslambolchi Personal: Married to Farnaz Eslambolchi, who is studying medicine. His parents live in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Distinction: Holder of some 1,000 granted, pending or planned patents. Former president and CEO, AT&T Global Networking Technology Services. Current chairman and CEO of CyberFlow Analytics, Inc., which is developing cyber-security software. Interests/hobbies: Playing soccer, tennis and golf, as well as 3D chess. Photography. Books: Enjoyed “A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking, and “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. Films: Likes action movies, recently saw “2 Guns,” with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. All-time favorite is “Contact,” starring Jodie Foster. Getaway: Maui, because of its tranquility. Philosophy: “Do it right, do it once, do it every time.” Also, “Whatever it takes,” never back down from a challenge.
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Strauss retires as Del Mar Thoroughbred Club chairman; Batchelder is successor
Robert S. Strauss, an international statesman, presidential cabinet member and one of the nation’s top lawyers who has headed the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s board of directors as its chairman for the past 12 years, announced Aug. 30 that he would be stepping down from his DMTC role, effective immediately. The 94-year-old Strauss, who served both Democratic and Republican presidents over the course of an accomplished legal and political career, has a special love for Del Mar, a place he has been coming to for more than half a century. Stepping up to take on the role of chairman, by unanimous vote of the nine-member DMTC board convened at a meeting at the track Aug. 30, is David H. Batchelder, 63, a businessman who has been a board member for the past five years and is a racehorse owner with a deep passion for the game. Strauss, who has served on the DMTC board since 1988, has agreed to stay involved as both a director and chairman emeritus. He said he has treasured his association with his favorite racetrack. “Del Mar is just a wonderful place to be each summer and it has been my great joy to be involved with it over these many years,” he said. “The fine sport, the special people and the marvelous setting have all blended together to make it a magical summer playground for any and all.” Strauss lives primarily in Washington, D.C., but takes up residence at his oceanfront home in Del Mar each summer. He plans on continuing those arrangements into the future.
De Anza DAR announces American History essay contest The De Anza Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding the annual American History Essay Contest for the 2013-2014 academic year. All fifth through eighth grade students in public, private, parochial, school or those who are home schooled are eligible to participate. This year’s topic spotlights the effect of the Revolution on youth with a topic of “The Lives of Children During the American Revolution.” Some may have followed their fathers into battle; others stayed home and assumed new responsibilities to ensure their families’ survival. The student essayists are invited to imagine
themselves in the place of one of these children, either a historical child or a fictional child during the colonial fight for freedom. The top winner from each grade will receive a medal, a certificate, and a cash award from the De Anza Chapter, as well as the opportunity to advance in the state and national competition. A colonial tea and awards ceremony will be held to recognize the winning students, their teachers
and principals. Essay submission deadline is Nov. 1. Schools and individuals may contact the De Anza Chapter Regent Laurel Lemarie, 858-756-2835, for contest rules and a guide sheet. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution founded in 1890 sponsors the yearly essay contest in conjunction with state and local chapters to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, “to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion.” Visit www.deanzadar.org for membership information.
RSF Garden Club to hold ‘Coffee in the Garden’ The RSF Garden Club will hold a “Coffee in the Garden” event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come enjoy camaraderie, refreshments and the garden of the September hostess. Address and directions will be emailed on Sept. 6. Free to Garden Club members, non-member fee is $20. RSVP to noraki1881@yahoo.com or susanglass.rsfgc@gmail.com. Other events include: • Tuesday, Sept. 10: Fall Potting Party, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring cuttings to share and odd containers to create fresh new arrangements. Members are welcome to donate cuttings from overgrown succulents on the RSF
Garden Club patio. An avant-garde container can also be found in the Upscale Resale Shoppe. There is a small fee for lunch and supplies, RSVP to gardenclub92067@gmail. com or call/text Suzanne Johnson at (619) 507-2754. • Friday, Sept. 20: Protea wreathmaking, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. International protea developer and rancher Ben Gill will lead a class in making an elegant protea wreath with many different varieties and colors that will last throughout the fall. Fee to cover materials and instructor, RSVP to gardenclub92067@gmail.com or call/text Suzanne Johnson at (619) 507-2754.
RSF Garden Club to host Harvest Dinner, vegetable contest Sept. 28 The RSF Garden Club will celebrate fall with a Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 28. Join your neighbors to celebrate the end of the harvest season with a vegetable contest worthy of Nick Park’s Were-Rabbit! Contest entries and voting: 12 to 4 p.m.; Awards and prizes: 4:30 p.m.; Dinner and dance: 5 to 10 p.m. Prizes awarded in three categories: Weirdest; Biggest; Home-Grown.
The dinner and dance will be collegecasual. Wear your letters or your pleated skirt to improve your chances of winning a place on the Homecoming Court. BYOB and a side dish to share; the Garden Club will supply mixers and a choice of two entrees. Fee to cover food and music. RSVP to gardenclub92067@gmail.com, or call/text Suzanne Johnson at (619) 507-2754.
Batchelder, co-founder and principal of Relational Investors LLC, a $6-billion investment fund, as well as a past chairman or board member on 11 public companies, several of them on the Fortune 500 list, said he was honored to be selected to fill the role of DMTC
chairman. “I am honored to be associated with the exemplary management and board of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club,” he said. “Del Mar sets the standard for all of horse racing with its incredible location and facility, combined with the passion of its fans and the integrity of its
leadership. I also would like to add my personal thanks to Mr. Strauss for his leadership as our chairman.” Batchelder, who lives in Del Mar, dabbled in racehorse ownership initially with the partnership group West Point Thoroughbreds. Currently, he and his wife, Sylvia, who is a dressage rider, have an interest in 12 Thoroughbreds overseen by family friend Jeff Bloom of the Bloom Racing Stable. The Batchelders also have a ranch near Santa Isabel where they have nine horses, including two former racehorses. His wife enjoys the challenge of converting them into dressage horses. The couple has three grown children and two grandchildren. — Submission
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More than a ‘river in Egypt,’ denial may be the key to human evolution, dominance BY PAT SHERMAN “Optimism is denying reality” and “reality isn’t very comforting” said Dr. Ajit Varki, a distinguished professor of medicine and cellular and molecular medicine at UC San Diego, speaking recently with this newspaper group. Sound bleak? Depressing? Maybe not. As Varki posits in his new book, “Denial: Self-Deception, False Beliefs, and the Origins of the Human Mind,” our unique ability to deny reality may also be the key to our success on the evolutionary ladder. Varki will discuss his theory and sign copies of his book at Warkwick’s in La Jolla, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11. Though scientists have long sought to answer the question, “What makes us human?” Varki believes researchers should instead be asking what has stopped even the most intelligent animals such as dolphins, elephants, crows and chimpanzees —which have demonstrated everything from the ability to form social groups making tools — from becoming human-like. The primary human attribute these animals lack is referred to as “theory of mind,” the ability to attribute one’s own mental states — including beliefs, intentions, desire, knowledge and imaginings — to others (or more simply put, the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes). It is also what allows two people not in each other’s presence to correspond via phone or e-mail. “There have been some pretty smart creatures around for a long time, yet there’s only one species like humans that can put out newspapers, have phone conversations, act in comedy shows or give lectures,” Varki said. “If I’m a chimpanzee, I’m self-aware … but I’m not truly conscious of the consciousness of another chimpanzee.” Yet, theory of mind is also what alerted our human ancestors to the ultimate, grizzly reality: our own mortality. “The first time you get this knowledge it’s very discomforting,” said Varki, who believes human brains likely developed a capacity for denying reality as a means of survival. Since it is unlikely that the brain would develop something as specific as denial of death, Varki said humans developed a broader capacity to deny anything they dislike, wish to avoid or find objectionable. “I know many cardiologists who … watch other people
UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Dr. Ajit Varki, poses in the lab at UC San Diego. Courtesy die of heart attacks and strokes from smoking and they’re still smoking cigarettes,” he said. “We know what we’re supposed to do in terms of exercise and eating right, and we just ignore all of that.” In the book, Varki uses the phrase “mind over reality” to express this. “Actually, what we have is diminished fear responses,” he said. “We humans do crazy things. We jump out of planes, we drive fast cars. … When there’s a tornado in the Midwest, all the animals disappear 10 to 15 minutes early, all the humans come out to watch.” A positive byproduct: optimism Once humans obtained the ability to deny, the world became a much more tolerable place. “We do amazing things,” Varki said. “We can say, ‘I don’t care what they say, I’m going to swim across the English Channel’ or ‘I’m going to try out this crazy new idea everybody thinks is not going to work.’ So, denial also gives us optimism.” Humans employ denial on my levels — political, social
and religious, Varki said. “In some case the denials are actually good, because they help us get through the day and get things done,” he said. However, not all denial-based optimism is good, said Varki, citing mankind’s collective denial of global warming, and Americans denial of the national debt (each U.S. taxpayer owes approximately $100,000 as their share of the national debt, now more than $16 trillion). “We have this magical thinking,” Varki said. “People just completely ignore it; they just put it out of their mind. “Maybe we will strike some new economic model and will pull ourselves out (of debt), but when it comes to climate change, we can’t pull ourselves out. … That’s one case where we cannot afford to keep denying. We have to face up to the reality.” The root of ‘Denial’ Varki’s book was co-authored by the late Danny Brower, a professor in the department of molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry and molecular biophysics at the University of Arizona. It was Brower who first presented the evolutionary denial theory to Varki in 2005. Varki was finishing a lecture on his current research (comparing differences in the surfaces of cell molecules in humans and chimpanzees) when Brower approached him. The two discussed Brower’s theory at some length, after which Varki suggested Brower publish his theory. He never did. Upon learning of Brower’s death, Varki published an article about Brower’s theory in the journal, Nature. Brower’s widow, Sharon, saw the article and contacted Varki to ask if he would finish her husband’s half-completed manuscript on the subject. “The book itself is an example of what we’re talking about,” said Varki, who is splitting the book’s proceeds with Brower’s widow. “Here you have a book written by two people who only met for an hour and a half. I get a copy of that incomplete manuscript and I can imagine what he was thinking when he wrote what he wrote, and I’m able to finish his book with my own thoughts.” Varki reads from new book, “Denial,” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. For more information, visit warwicks.com.
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RSF Rotary Club features guest speaker Karna Small Bodman
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The RSF Rotary Club welcomed Karna Small Bodman as its guest speaker on Aug. 27 at the RSF Golf Club. Bodman is a bestselling author and former television anchor, deputy press secretary under President Ronald Reagan and senior director of the National Security Council. (For a story on Bodman, visit www.rsfreview.com and enter her name into the search file.) RSF Rotary meets each Tuesday for lunch at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club at noon. Guests are welcome and the cost is $25 for lunch. For more information on Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and its upcoming events, please visit www.RSFrotary. com. Photos/Jon Clark. For photos online of this event, visit www.rsfreview.com
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CCA Foundation ‘Welcome Receptions’ The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation held “Welcome Receptions” for parents Aug. 27 to kick off the 2013-14 school year. Parents had the opportunity to meet with new principal Karl Mueller, Dollars for Scholars, the Grad Nite Committee, and fellow parents in a casual setting. Some of the food vendors of the CCA Farmer’s Market served tasty treats. For more information on the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, visit www. canyoncrestfoundation.org. Photos/Jon
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Canyon Crest Academy Foundation begins fundraising drive in honor of school’s 10th anniversary BY KAREN BILLING The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation’s fundraising drive is more important than ever this year as the accomplished school will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this spring. CCA’s humble beginnings date back to 2004 when 364 students started in 19 trailers in a parking lot. Now CCA is a campus of about 1,800 students enjoying a full range of academic, art and athletic options made possible by the foundation, which, since its inception in 2004, has raised more than $6 million. “The foundation is a beautiful collaboration of public and private entities, working together to make an outstanding educational institution,” said Anna Lillian, president of the foundation. The foundation’s goals this year are to raise $900,000; increase donor participation; and create an awareness and excitement in the community about the school. According to Joanne Couvrette, in her third year as executive director of the foundation, there is some misconception about the amount of money the school district actually receives from the state. She said the average revenue for California high school districts is $9,449 per student; over $1,000 more per student than the San Dieguito Union High School District receives. The district’s budget crunching makes the foundation’s role that much more important, she said. “What we’re doing is filling the gap and providing additional services the district can’t provide anymore,” Couvrette said. Couvrette added that they would love to see new donors this year and participation from more school families. “About 50 percent of our families donate now which is great but we hope to improve on that, especially because it’s our 10th anniversary,” Couvrette said, noting they always strive for 100 percent participation. The foundation supports so many things at the school that it’s difficult to list them all, Lillian said, save to say that their funds “touch every student every day.” The foundation pays for computers in classrooms; enrichment Envision day classes; the salary for the director of
The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation recently held “Welcome Receptions” for parents to kick off the 2013-14 school year. (Above, l-r) Principal Karl Mueller speaks to parents; Assistant Principal Elise Davies, CCA Foundation President Anna Lillian. Photos/Jon Clark the career and college resource center; even graduation — the foundation is in charge of renting the stage, chairs and printing the diplomas. The foundation also funds the Quest program, allowing young scientists to gain real-world experience and the school’s seven Conservatory programs, including advanced learning in cinema, dance, fine arts, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and the new humanities Conservatory program this year, which focuses on mastery of research methodology and study of theology, civics, ethics and philosophy. “The biggest chunk of what the foundation pays for is athletics,” Lillian said.
The school now has 21 different sports teams ranging from volleyball to roller hockey —since 2004 the school has been filling up its gym with league and CIF championship banners. “It’s just amazing what the school offers for the students, the opportunities are immeasurable,” Lillian said. “It takes quite a bit of money to fund all of those programs and if parents didn’t pay for them, they wouldn’t exist.” The foundation’s board is made up of 24 volunteer members, led by Lillian. They’ve added new positions this year to focus on sponsorships and business development, finding ways to creatively earn in-
come. Some of those creative income generators are selling Spirit Wear and eScrip in which a percentage of sales from local merchants go back to the school. They aim to partner more with local businesses, as Lillian says they can benefit from having a world-class school in their neighborhood. The foundation also benefits from a weekly Farmer’s Market held on Thursdays in the CCA parking lot from 2:30 p.m. to sunset. Farmer’s Market manager Raquel Pena has introduced unique vendors, movie nights and musical performances from talented locals, including CCA students. There will be new vendors and food trucks for fall, including the Mastiff Sausage Company food truck serving up craft foods such as coconut curry chicken sausage with sautéed red bell peppers and candied cashews. “We want to make it a venue that people want to go to on Thursday nights,” Lillian said, noting it’s become a place where locals can pick up produce for the
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Football preview: Local teams ready to tackle new season
BY GIDEON RUBIN Torrey Pines: Torrey Pines has made the playoffs five straight years, reaching the quarterfinals each of the last three seasons, with its best showing in 2010, when the Falcons reached the semifinals. The Falcons hope to keep that tradition going with a team that graduated 31 seniors. Key returnees include junior Jack Bailey, the team’s leading receiver last year with 20 receptions for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Bailey also had nine carries for 80 yards. Also back is senior running back Dwayne Hines, a powerful and swift 5-foot-11 190-pounder who rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries last season. The Falcons opened with a 19-14 loss to San Pasqual on Aug. 30 in a nonleague game for both teams. Cathedral Catholic: An amazing run that started at Qualcomm Stadium in 2007 ended last season in the office of an administrator. It was in the office of Jerry Schniepp, the San Diego Section commissioner, that Cathedral Catholic was ruled ineligible to compete for a sixth consecutive San Diego Section Division III title. The Dons were forced to forfeit all eight regular season wins for using an ineligible player. The school self-reported the infraction, which school officials said was the result of a clerical error. The Dons hope to settle their business this year in front of crowded stadiums and Friday night lights – trappings that over recent years have been much more to their liking than the stuffy offices where last year’s playoff aspirations ended. The Dons, who experienced heavy graduation losses, will count on a fresh crop of newcomers to help them write what they hope will be the next chapter in their football dynasty. Running back Tony Johnson (1,202 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns); quarterback Garrett Bogart (1,148 passing yards); and receivers Xavier Williams (672 receiving yards, seven touchdowns) and Drew Gaffney (278 receiving yards) were among the most productive of the 27 players the Dons graduated. They’re off to a good start after opening with a 38-6 trouncing of Jordan (Sandy, Utah) on Aug. 30. Especially encouraging from a Dons standpoint was some of the newcomers excelling in their roles. The Dons backfield tandem of seniors Chris Moliga and Joshua Gizzi combined for 244 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and junior quarterback Clayton Dale completed eight of 17 pass attempts for 110 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Moliga rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries, and Gizzi gained 112 yards and one score on 20 carries. Both players rushed for 335 yards last season. Dale attempted just 12 passes last season, completing seven for 210 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Junior tight end Daniel Plum, who didn’t play on the varsity last year, caught six passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Santa Fe Christian:
The Torrey Pines varsity team recently kicked off its season with a game against San Pasqual. San Pasqual won by a score of 19-14. Photo/Jon Clark The perennial small school power is coming off one of its best seasons ever. Santa Fe Christian won the Division V San Diego Section championship and went on to reach the Division IV state championship game, becoming the first team in school history to do so. The Eagles graduated 11 seniors but they return several key players, including standout senior running back Tony Miro, who rushed for 1,137 yards and 14 touchdowns on 150 carries. Other key returnees include senior running back Jerry Harper (630 rushing yards, nine touchdowns) and junior quarterback Carter Roberts. The Eagles opened the season with a 17-9 loss to La Costa Canyon in a nonleague game for both teams on Aug. 30, a deceptively strong showing for SFC considering it was playing a much larger enrollment Division II power. San Diego Jewish Academy:
San Diego Jewish Academy hopes to recover from a tough 2012 season in which injuries to several key players contributed to persistent growing pains. The Lions will hope to rebound from a tough 0-7 season with the returns of seniors Adam Sloane and Jake Posnock. Sloane, a receiver, had to play on the offensive line after being diagnosed with a stress fracture early on. He ended up being an All-Pacific League honorable mention at that position but his real strength is as a receiver, where the athletic and powerful 6-foot-3, 225-pounder creates difficult matchup problems for opponents. Posnock, a two-way standout who plays middle linebacker, halfback and center, didn’t play a down all year after suffering a shoulder injury but showed up for every practice and was an inspirational force on the sideline of every game. Both will be counted on for their leadership as the Lions look to a future without Micah Weinstein, the school’s all -time leading passer, who graduated earlier this year.
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Local father and son co-author popular book ‘The Big Decision’ BY KAREN BILLING A local father and son have collaborated together on a new book, “The Big Decision,” a story and framework to inspire and empower better life decisions. Daniel Friedland, MD, and his son, Zach, each wrote half of the book that is driven by Friedland’s “four-step framework,” a decision-making process he has taught to healthcare professionals, business leaders and clients of his company SuperSmartHealth. The book was released on July 22 and has became a number one Kindle bestseller on Amazon.com in the parenting and teenagers category. “I was really surprised that it took off so fast,” Zach said. “It’s been a joy to watch the book start to take on a life of its own,” Daniel said. Just as the book was written by father and son, it is the hope the book will be read by parents and children, teachers and students to hopefully “facilitate meaningful discussions,” Daniel said. “The Big Decision” has also attracted some big attention.
Zach Friedland and Daniel Friedland, MD In October, Zach, an eighth grader, will be the youngest person not only to attend the Conscious Captitalism CEO Summit in Texas featuring some of the most influential CEOs in the country, but the 14-year-old will also share the stage with his father for a presentation on “The Big Decision.” Zach and his dad are on a list of speakers that includes trail-blazing CEOs such as Frank Blake of Home De-
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“Standing on that rock it feels good to go for it, but he wasn’t weighing the risks and rewards, taking a future long view,” Daniel said. “Usually a parent would be very upset but we never had that angry discussion. I asked him ‘What do you think about the decision you made?’” In middle school and high school, teens will be faced with all kinds of decisions about things that may feel good in the short term (alcohol, drugs, sex) but may carry big consequences in the future — Daniel said it’s about giving teens the framework to make the right decisions. Zach’s decision does have a happy ending — he took the advice of a doctor to go on a superfood, antiinflammatory diet (cutting out all sugar and wheat) that helped heal his ankle in time to have a breakout tournament. Now it’s a health strategy he uses before all his big tournaments. Since the book’s release, the pair had their first book signing at the Aspen Institute in Colorado where Daniel was a keynote speaker at
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Community Connection Day The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center held its annual Community Connection Day on Aug. 26. Representatives from more than 15 local organizations hosted information tables, including the RSF Association, RSF Foundation, RSF Garden Club, RSF Historical Society and The Country Friends. The event gave attendees the opportunity “to meet the people behind these vital organizations that help shape the culture of Rancho Santa Fe and learn ways to become involved as a member or a volunteer.” Breakfast pastries were provided by The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Photos/Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net
Community Concerts representatives Gail Kendall and Erin Weidner, RSF Garden Club representatives Suzanne Johnson and Laverne Schlosser
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Local resident perseveres to give blue-blooded thoroughbred a second chance at life BY KELLEY CARLSON When Marla Zanelli first laid eyes on Adonis two years ago, it was love at first sight. “He was a very handsome horse,” she recalled when reflecting upon her initial meeting with the bay gelding. Little did the local resident know that one day, she would be rescuing him from what potentially could’ve been a sad fate. Officially named Adonis D N A, the blue-blooded thoroughbred — a son of the late stallion Unbridled’s Song and a Storm Cat mare — was a $90,000 purchase as a 2-year-old. He was initially placed under the care of Doug O’Neill, who is perhaps best known for conditioning I’ll Have Another, winner of the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, and California champion Lava Man. Adonis was still a youngster in O’Neill’s barn when Zanelli was introduced to him during a visit. At the time, she was part of the Great Friends Stables racing syndication, which had horses with the trainer, but they did not own Adonis. Enamored with Adonis, Zanelli followed his racing career through the Equibase Virtual Stable, a free service that notifies a person via e-mail when a particular horse of interest is entered to race, works out or finishes a race. After a dismal eighth-place finish in his first outing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Adonis began to drop through the ranks, running in claiming races for lower and lower prices and transferring stables. According to Zanelli, he was running for about $12,000 earlier this year at Los Alamitos Race Course in Los Alamitos, but by May, he was entered in a race for a $2,500 price tag. “When he was running at Los Alamitos for $2,500, it broke my heart,” Zanelli said. “I called my connections and got the owner’s phone number. I asked him to give me the horse, he said no. They ran him a few more times and, in the meantime, through Dawn Mellen (president of After the Finish Line, an organization that helps saves and retrains former racehorses), I contacted Sarah P., who gallops horses at Los Al.” About a month ago, Sarah contacted Zanelli to let her know the owner was done with Adonis and that he may go to auction. In 17 starts, he had won three times, finished second twice and was third once. Zanelli was told that
Dallas Keen works on desensitizing Adonis D N A at the Valenti Estate Saddle Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Photos courtesy of Marla Zanelli. Adonis had breathing issues and at one point had throat surgery to correct the problem, but it didn’t work as a permanent solution. According to Zanelli, the owner wanted $1,000 for the now 4-year-old thoroughbred, but Sarah negotiated $500 for her. Adonis was hers. While it was Zanelli’s first rescue, she is no stranger around equines. She showed horses as a child, and has been involved in racing for about 35 years. Zanelli used to exercise horses for Hall of Fame trainers such as D. Wayne Lukas, Bobby Frankel and Neil Drysdale; and has served as an assistant trainer. She also used to “pinhook” horses — the practice of buying horses, overseeing their breaking and training, and eventually re-selling them as race-ready 2-year-olds in training. After she bought Adonis, Zanelli — a real estate agent with Allison James Estates & Homes in Del Mar — took the horse to Valenti Estate Saddle Club in Rancho Santa Fe. She described it as “the Rancho Valencia of horse stables,” comparing it to the local luxurious five-star resort. Zanelli then called on her longtime friends Dallas and Donna Keen for help with Adonis’ transition into his new lifestyle. The Keens train racehorses — including some at Del Mar — but they also operate the Remember Me Racehorse Rescue in Texas. Through the nonprofit, they have as-
Marla Zanelli rides Adonis D N A, a former racehorse she recently rescued. sisted retired and injured racehorses after their careers at the track are finished, with hopes of finding them new homes with responsible owners, and reschooling them to become riding horses. The Keens came to Valenti for a day to work with Adonis. “He’s a very smart, very kind horse,” Dallas Keen said. “He was very attentive, and acted like he wanted to learn.” Keen desensitized Adonis by running a blue tarp over his body and then had him walk on it. A Western saddle was then placed on the horse, and eventually Keen rode him in the round pen. “It was about teaching him something different ... getting him used to other stuff (that he didn’t normally see at the racetrack),” Keen said. “A lot of horses have bad memories when they come off the racetrack,” he added. “It’s a myth that horses are not easy to retrain when they come off the track. ... There’s a lot of neat stuff that they can do. Once they start learning a new profession, they really take to it.” Zanelli said Adonis has adapted to his new lifestyle “amazingly fast.” “He is so relaxed, I almost jumped on him bareback today in his paddock and may do so tomorrow!” she said last week. As for Adonis’ future, “we’ll see what he wants to do ... dressage, a good trail horse,” Zanelli said. “I’d love to show him in OTTB (Off-Track Thoroughbred) shows.”
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FIRE continued from page 1 Fire District is taking steps to ensure we are ready and it is important that homeowners do the same.” The Fire District’s Prevention staff is taking steps to help minimize the threat of wildfire in this area. The District has a fire inspector dedicated solely to inspecting properties for potential fire hazards. The focus is on the evacuation routes, vacant lots, and fuel modification zones around structures. There are a variety of fire hazards found during daily inspections which result in violations notices. From April to today, 330 properties have been sent violation notices, not including the shelter-in-place communities. The District hires an annual summer intern who focuses only on the shelter-in-place communities. Personnel also attend community events and homeowner association meetings in order to educate the public on fire prevention efforts and what they can do to keep their homes
PRINCIPAL/SSF continued from page 1 principal of Livermore High School. “I always knew that I wanted to be a principal. I love the leadership role of coordinating the whole ship,” Bering said. “It could be my background from my family’s ice cream business.” With 17 years of education experience, Bering served as an elementary school principal since 2006 at California Distinguished Schools, eight years at Arroyo Seco Elementary School, and most recently at Altamont Creek Elementary, both of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District in Alameda County. After his wife accepted a new job in San Diego, Bering began searching for his next position. “If I didn’t find the right job, I was willing to take up to a year to find the right place,” said Bering, a father of three. “It only took me a week because I found the perfect place.” After leading campuses with roughly 800 students, Bering now heads a campus with fewer than 400 students and about 25 teachers. He already witnessed how close-knit the
Rancho Santa Fe Review safe. According to Bret Davidson, RSFFPD’s training officer, the Fire District prepares for wildfire season every year by focusing on training in three areas. “We join with Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Vista Fire Departments to conduct 12 drills on the topics of communications, fire shelters, and fire behavior,” Davidson said. In addition, the RSFFPD participates in the annual San Diego County Fire Chief’s Wildland Preparedness Drill, the Southern California Training Officers Association Entrapment Program, the annual Cal Fire Operational Readiness meeting for all chief officers, livefire training at Camp Pendleton, and a Wildland Fire Behavior class. Property owners also play a key role in minimizing and even preventing wildfires. “Look at your property and see if there is any dead vegetation that needs to be removed,” suggests Michel. “If you have dead or diseased trees on your property, remove or thin them to reduce the hazschool community is when parents emailed him to offer their support after equipment was stolen from the campus twice in the summer. “I hadn’t even met the parents yet and I already received emails from parents asking how they could support the school,” Bering said. “I feel so blessed to be here. It’s a great community. It’s so supportive. “This is the model school to me. This is how public education should be everywhere.” As the new principal, Bering said the theme of this school year is “power of the past, force of the future.” His goal is to continue the culture of excellence at Solana Santa Fe School while the school transitions to the Common Core State Standards in the 2014-15 school year, along with all public schools in California. “One of my goals is to help the school transition from the old state standards to the new Common Core State Standards, and make sure we have all the resources and training we need so that we can continue to be successful,” Bering said. “This is such a strong school, all around. We want to continue to be that strong school in the future.”
ard.” The following list highlights additional steps homeowners can take now to protect their home during future wildfires: •Remove leaves and other debris from your roof and rain gutters. •Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around your home. • Thin out combustible vegetation within 30 feet of roadways and driveways. •Replenish dead and dying vegetation with fireresistive trees and plants. •Keep combustible materials at least 10 feet away from propane tanks. •Firewood and trash cans should be stored at least 30 feet away from structures. In addition to taking steps to protect the home, it is also important to develop a plan to protect one’s family: •Identify at least two ways out of your neighborhood. •Make a list of important items you need to take with you if you are evacuated, including medications, important documents, and cell phone chargers. • Make a plan for trans-
porting and caring for your pets. •Register your home phone and cell phone with Alert San Diego through Get Ready San Diego, San Diego County’s mass emergency notification system. This can be done online at www. readysandiego.org. If an evacuation is ordered, doing the following will help make the process smoother and safer for you and your family: •Gather the items on your list and place them in your vehicle. •If there is time, move patio furniture and other combustible materials away from the house. •Close all windows and doors, both interior and exterior. •Evacuate early. You do not need to wait for an evacuation order. If at any time you feel threatened, leave. You may also want to start evacuating early if you have young children or dependent adults. •Evacuate in the opposite direction of the fire. •Stay out of the area until authorities permit reentry.
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“It’s very easy to go and just isolate yourself, but the only way to move forward as an organization is to do it collectively, as a team.” A Patrick Henry High School alum, Jaffe earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at UCLA and considered going into law. After working a couple of summers in a law office, as a campus supervisor at his former middle school and as a volunteer at a transitional housing program for former foster and probation youth, Jaffe decided he wanted to work with children. He transitioned to administration to make an even greater impact. “I enjoyed the thought of being able to positively impact a whole school,” he said. “I found out I had the skills to be able to be a leader.” Along with all public schools in California, Torrey Pines High School will make the transition to the Common Core State Standards in the 2014-15 school year, which Jaffe will oversee. “The nice thing about being executive director of curriculum and assessment at the district for four years is I know from a district level what we worked on and what the school sites are implementing,” said Jaffe, who has been married for 16 years and has two daughters in first and fourth grades. “I was part of the original conversations.” While making the transition to the Common Core State Standards is one of his main goals, Jaffe also wants to continue the culture of
continued from page 1 Academy as the founding principal in 2004 and later left to serve as executive director of curriculum and assessment at the district office in 2007. He led Chabad Hebrew Academy, a private Jewish day school in Scripps Ranch, for the last two years. “I’m a public school person; that’s what it comes down to,” said Jaffe, who replaced former principal Brett Killeen after he left the district to become assistant superintendent of human relations at the Vista Unified School District. Jaffe is the ninth principal of Torrey Pines High School since the campus opened in 1974. “I was born and raised in public schools myself. I had amazing opportunities in the San Dieguito Union High School District, and I’m thrilled to be back here in this principalship,” Jaffe said. Although he heads a campus with nearly 2,800 students and more than 150 teachers, Jaffe describes his leadership style as focusing on building engaging connections with his students and his staff. “The vision for any large high school, at least the high school I run, is to be connected with our students and each other,” Jaffe said. “Doctors and scientists, they move forward in their professions and advance their technologies based on collaboration. They don’t do it in isolation, in a bubble. I think we need to do the same.
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BOOK continued from page 19 a health symposium. He brought Zach and his youngest son, Dylan, on stage with him to tell the story about the new book and they all received a standing ovation. Zach then did a book signing — signing nearly 50 copies and swapping books with actress and author Mariel Hemingway. This spring, Zach also worked with Lisa Wilken’s fifth grade class at Torrey Hills School on a four-week program about decision making. “I was surprised to see that they got what we were talking about and how big some of the decisions they were already making were,” said Zach, noting one child was having to make a decision about which parent to live with after a divorce. Zach plans to come back this year and work with a sixth grade class. “I’d love to see the book used in curriculums in schools, it could go all the way to high school,” Daniel said. “Our mission is that we want individuals to feel inspired and empowered to make good decisions in their lives and really understand the process that goes around it. It has been a wonderful, joyous mission to work with Zach.” Readers can watch a trailer for the book as well as order the book online at thebigdecisionbook.com/ get-book. For more on Dr. Daniel Friedman, visit supersmarthealth.com. excellence that is embedded in the school, which U.S. News and World Report ranked 25th in the state and one of the top in the nation. He also wants to continue to ensure the school meets the individual needs of all students and prepares them for life after graduation. “Having the honor of being principal of a school that’s been part of this community for 40 years, I don’t take lightly,” Jaffe said. “My job and my administration team’s job is to make this environment one that kids want to come to, parents want to send their kids to and teachers want to teach at. The school already has that environment, so I don’t have to make massive changes. It’s really the staff coming together and moving forward and continuing to make curriculum relevant for the kids.”
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The Country Friends’ 58th annual ‘Art of Fashion’ event promises a blend of old favorites and new delights BY KAREN BILLING The Country Friends’ 58th annual “Art of Fashion” event on Thursday, Sept. 19, will feature a few new twists: the runway show will start earlier and precede the luncheon, and the Apres Affaire will be bigger than ever with not only wine tasting but a beer garden and live entertainment. All proceeds from the event, which is held at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, benefit 30 local charities, such as the Burn Institute, Rancho Santa Fe Seniors and YWCA’s Becky’s House for victims of domestic abuse. The show under the tent on the lawn will feature the latest trends from the fall/winter collections of Barbara Bui, Canali, Donna Karan, MaxMara, Escada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Versace and Salvatore Ferragamo. “We are delighted to have such an incredible lineup of designers taking part in this year’s show,” said event chair Anna Waite. “We look forward to a fabulous day of philanthropy and fashion.” The event starts at 10 a.m. with boutique shopping featuring South Coast Plaza retailers, such as Escada, Jo Malone, TOD’s and Versace. The shops will remain open until 5 p.m. The show will begin at 11:30 a.m. and Waite said they are hoping for cooler weather than last year The Inn’s La Morada restaurant’s executive chef Todd Allison will serve up a gourmet luncheon after the show at 12:45 p.m. At the 2:30 p.m. Apres Affaire, Falkner Winery will pour its wines and Manzanita Brewing will host the first-ever beer garden. There will be treats from The Lemon Twist and Allure Chocolate, as well as live entertainment from Grammy Award-winning musician Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankins and his jazz quartet. This year’s event will honor RSF residents Jere and Joyce Oren. “We are recognizing the Orens for their philanthropy and commitment to helping the San Diego community,” Waite said. The Orens have generously supported organizations such as the Encinitas YMCA, the Village Presbyterian Church and R. Roger Rowe School. Joyce has also been a long-standing member of The Country Friends and both Orens volunteer in the village consignment shop. Valet service will be available and guests can park at First Church of Christ Scientist on La Flecha or The Village Presbyterian Church on Paseo Delicias. Waite would like to thank the sponsors for this year’s event, including DJO Global, Hoehn Jaguar and Land Rover, Integral Communities, Torrey Pines Bank, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort, Alaska Airlines, Beverly Gepfer Foundation, Joan Waitt, Wells Fargo Bank and John and Mary Rainsford Charitable Foundation. For tickets or more information, visit thecountryfriends.org Donors for this year’s event include JPC Restoration, Adam Rosenberg and Company, Kiwi Audio Visual, Terri Bartz-MD Barn Master, Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation, Capella Hotels and Resorts, Vintage Cellars, Mitchell’s Floor Coverings, Garde Robe Luxury Storage by Margaret’s Cleaners, Del Mar Country Club, Black Mountain Ranch/Del Sur, Sean Barry-Mutual of Omaha Bank, Between the Sheets, Fuscoe Engineering, Peterson and Price Law Firm, Gunder and Millie Creager. Members of the Art of Fashion Runway Show Committee include: Donna Ahlstrom, Dave Baker, Tamara Banks, Ana Maria McBrayer, Betty Jo Billick, Linda Black, Maggie Bobileff, Sabrina Cadini, Marci Cavanaugh, Martha Cavanaugh, Terri Chivetta, Ariel Cowan, Deb Cross, Pam Devaney, Chris Epstein, Sharon Ferges, Rebecca Franks, Kathy Gash, Arline Genis, Michele Grust, Amber Hodges, Karen Hoehn, Alex Johnson, Betsy Jones, Erika Kao, Jo Ann Kilty, Steve Knight, Elaine Leach, Kay Liebowitz, Yvette Letourneau, Jeanne Lucia, Lauren Mandler, Gordon Mac Mitchell, Ana Maria McBrayer, Patricia Mogul, Ellen Nakamura, Andrea Naversen, Jean Newman, Suzanne Newman, Pearl Padovano, Martha Parkou, Erin Regan, Tina Rappaport, Esther Rodriguez, Stacey Rosenblatt, Cheri Salyers, Donna Schempp, Jolynn Shapiro, Machel Shull, Mia Stefanko, Heidi Timlake, Rhonda Tryon, Jean Waters, Anna Waite, and Shana Witkin.
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Communities that did merge: Fallbrook and Rainbow BY JOE TASH As Santa Fe Irrigation District directors discuss the pros and cons of merging with another water agency at a workshop meeting next month, they have only to look north a short distance to the communities of Fallbrook and Rainbow for a model. The Sept. 12 workshop will mark the first time the Santa Fe board formally discusses consolidation as an agenda item, although the topic has come up frequently at board meetings over the past year or so. Directors have said a merger with a neighboring agency could save money by reducing administrative costs in a combined district. However, members of the Santa Fe board are also concerned about potential loss of local control over district resources in a merger. In May, Santa Fe invited Brian Brady, executive director of a joint powers authority formed earlier this year between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District, to address the board regarding the agencies’ consolidation efforts. The boards of the two water agencies voted in February to form the JPA, which is seen as an interim step toward a possible full consolidation of the two districts. Under the JPA arrangement, Brady said in an interview, he manages the operations of both districts. So far, he said, the two districts are on a course to save $600,000 to $700,000 this year, primarily from the consolidation of management positions. Those savings are expected to increase in the coming years. Fallbrook and Rainbow were able to capture the savings quickly because at the time of the merger, several top managers were on the verge of retiring. “Other districts could go through the same consolidation process and capture the same benefits,” he said, although the process would take longer if they waited for managers to leave through attrition or early-retirement incentives. According to Brady’s presentation, a full consolidation, which would have to be approved by San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO, would save $1 million the first year, and $3 million annually by year three. In his May presentation, Brady said consolidation of the Fallbrook and Rainbow agencies offered such opportunities as reduced administrative overhead, improved emergency response, capturing economies of scale such as shared warehousing and purchasing; and greater financial strength. “In order for consolidation to work, you have to have
the full support of both boards of directors, and you also have to have an employee team, collectively, that is committed to the process. Because employee resistance or board of director resistance during the process slows it down and makes it more difficult,” Brady said in the interview. “For any two or more districts looking toward the benefits of merging, I believe the JPA process as an interim step allows for a period of time for them to digest all the information they need to really prove out all the benefits, and to adjust — not only the board but employees — to developing a brand-new organization,” Brady said. In February, Michael Ott, executive director of LAFCO, made a presentation to the Santa Fe board about the legal process of consolidation and related issues. Greg Gruzdowich, who was elected to the Santa Fe board in 2012, talked about consolidation as one of his campaign issues. And other directors have also discussed consolidation as an option at recent water district meetings. Santa Fe General Manager Mike Bardin said the purpose of the presentations by Brady and Ott was to help educate board members on the issue of consolidation. The Santa Fe board has taken no official position on consolidation, and the September workshop will allow them to discuss the issue and establish policy guidelines for district staff.
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WATER continued from page 1 water rates. But Gruzdowich, who was elected in 2012 to the Santa Fe board, believes districts can also do more to keep their own costs in check and reduce upward pressure on water rates. “This district has done a great job providing quality water to our residents, the issue is could we have done better? The answer is yes, we can do better, and lower the cost for same quality of water,” Gruzdowich said. The most likely place to look for savings is to reduce administrative overhead, according to Gruzdowich. If two districts merge, he said, they can eliminate administrative positions by serving the combined territory with the equivalent of one administrative staff. “If you can leverage administrative and support staff for two districts instead of one, that’s where the savings come from,” Gruzdowich said. But Hogan and Santa Fe general manager Mike Bardin caution that consolidation is a complicated process that will require a thorough analysis. “It’s very complex and it’s not something that can happen overnight,” Bardin said. One potential complication is that Santa Fe is one of the relatively few water agencies in San Diego County with its own local water supply, a share of the water in Lake Hodges. That asset pro-
vides Santa Fe customers with more water reliability in the event of a drought or disaster, and is also a cheaper source of water when compared with imported water, Bardin said. That local water supply is one reason why Santa Fe’s rates are in the lowest onefourth of the two dozen water agencies in San Diego County, and a consolidation could “dilute that benefit,” Bardin said. “I’m open to the discussion but I want to make sure there’s a process in place that truly identifies any benefits in the long term,” Hogan said. Gruzdowich said issues such as Lake Hodges water and different wage scales at the merging districts can be managed. For example, he said, under consolidation, a two-tier rate structure could be adopted, providing Santa Fe residents with lower rates because of the assets the district brings to the consolidated agency. And the wages of higher-paid employees could be frozen until lower-paid workers catch up, he said. “Every one of these reasons I’ve heard for not doing it, you can deal with all of them and find solutions that will work if you’re willing to look and willing to try,” Gruzdowich said. He contended that a lack of political will is a key obstacle to consolidation of water agencies — specifically, board members who don’t want to give up benefits, including paid medical and dental coverage and per diem payments for attending meetings. Boards also don’t want to be
responsible for employee layoffs that might be necessary to achieve savings. “As long as the water districts can keep raising rates, they don’t have the need to take on these difficult decisions,” he said. Another Santa Fe board member, Alan Smerican, who was elected in 2012 along with Gruzdowich, said any consolidation plan would have to meet two conditions to gain his support: save money for ratepayers, and be favored by his constituents. A consolidated agency would also have to maintain the district’s current water quality and reliability, he said. “I’m wondering, what are the odds of all the pieces fitting and that’s what we have to talk about,” Smerican said. “All the pieces have to fit for it to work, and that’s what’s hard.” Most frequently mentioned as a possible consolidation partner for the Santa Fe district is the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, which surrounds Santa Fe on three sides. However, Santa Fe officials said, their own board must reach consensus internally before any overtures can be made to outside districts. A full consolidation of two water agencies must be approved by San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO. The first step, said LAFCO Executive Director Michael Ott, would be a financial study of the proposed consolidated district.
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Old West BARKtoberfest Sept. 21 to benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society Kamp Kanine Daycare for DOGS in Encinitas is holding its annual fundraiser to benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The BARKtoberfest Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon-4 p.m. at 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (located in front of Rancho Coastal Humane Society). Off-street parking is available. The event helps to support the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s main goal which is the adoption of animals to permanent, loving homes. The event will feature a saloon (beer garden); Old West costume parade: Dress up your pooch for great prizes; silent auction; prize wheel; games for kids; mobile dog groomer; Old West photo booths for you and your pooch; plus delicious food and refreshments. Adorable dogs will be onhand for you to meet, as well as informative dog-focused booths and pet- friendly vendors. Admission: $5, kids 12 and under will be admitted for free. All proceeds will go directly to Rancho Coastal Humane Society (501(c)3, charitable organization).
Fall Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds Sept. 13-15 The 23rd annual Fall Home/Garden show will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Sept. 13-15. The event is a three-day extravaganza of ideas, inspiration, hands-on demonstrations, educational seminars and one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to the home and garden. It also will feature interior design displays, remodeling inspiration, hands-on demonstrations and educational seminars. This event and its hundreds of exhibitors will showcase the newest products and hottest trends for both inside and outside the home. For more information, visit www.sandiegohomegardenshows.com
Rembrandt’s Mughai drawings topic of Sept. 16 art lecture in Del Mar On Monday, Sept. 16, Hilda Van Neck-Yoder will speak about Rembrandt’s last decade of his life when he produced his Mughai Drawings inspired by his attraction to the Mughai paintings. The lecture meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th & Maiden Lane (across from the Del Mar Plaza). Free for San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter members and first time guests. $5 for others. For more information, call 760-704-6436.
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WATER continued from page 24 “We are making sure the entity has enough money to do its job into the future, for a minimum of five years,� Ott said. The merger could be approved by a majority vote by the board of each district, followed by approval from LAFCO, Ott said. However, an election would be triggered if 25 percent of landowners or voters from the combined districts sign a petition against the consolidation. The cost of a consolidation would include the preparation of necessary studies, plus a $5,500 LAFCO application fee per district. Ott said over the past 20 years, LAFCO has dissolved or consolidated 80 special districts in San Diego County. “It ultimately comes down to the people, the customers,� said Ott, and whether they believe they would be better served by a larger, consolidated district, or the local control provided by a smaller agency.
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continued from page 2 At the DMUSD’s Aug. 28 meeting, Cathy Birks, the assistant superintendent of business services, gave a report about the seven campus crimes. On July 1, the district office was broken into. Three plate glass windows were broken and two laptops taken. The cost was $3,972 for the computers and $2,274 for the building. On July 8, Ocean Air was broken into and three desktop computers were taken at a cost of $4,059. Damage to a broken glass exterior door and glass interior door to the computer lab cost $1,389. On July 25, Sage Canyon was hit and eight desktop computers were stolen at a cost of $10,884 with $930 worth of damages to a broken exterior glass door. Sage Canyon was hit again five days later on July 30 and six desktops were taken at a cost of $8,334, with $872 in building damages. On Aug. 13, suspects broke into Del Mar Heights School but were unable to steal any computers, although they caused $1,437
world out there for this sweet puppy and we can’t wait for him to experience it.� In the meantime, Helen Woodward Animal Center requests that anyone with information on the individuals responsible for this mutilation contact the Vice President of Operations Rita Truderung at ritat@animalcenter.org or by phone at (858) 756-4117 x 303. The tip that leads to the arrest of this individual will receive a $5,000 reward. Pongo is currently available for adoption and does not require medication or specialized care.
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worth of damage. On Aug. 17, the same kind of incident occurred at Ocean Air with no computers taken but $1,694 in damages. The latest incident occurred on Aug. 17 at Sage Canyon with two desktops taken at a cost of $2,800, with $1,076 in damages in a broken exterior door. Most of the incidents have occurred between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. The district does have insurance coverage with the San Diego County Schools Risk Management Joint Powers Authority Property and Liability Program. Their deductibles are $200 per device with tablets and handheld devices, $500 per device for computers and projectors, and $1,000 per incident for building damages. “The district is having to pay for these things that are occurring,� Birks said. The district has been working with police and their investigations are ongoing. The district has also stepped up security measures, increased patrols and will investigate the replacement of doors. At the Aug. 28 meeting, the board approved a new policy on campus security that suggests the reasonable
use of surveillance cameras can help the district achieve its goals for campus security. According to the policy, cameras shall not be placed in areas where students, staff or community members have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Sounds will not be recorded and signs will be posted that surveillance might occur. If a community member sees something suspicious around a school campus they should call 911 or the Northwestern Division Police Department at (858) 423-7000.
FOUNDATION continued from page 17 week, but also eat dinner and bring along the entire family. In not even a full year last year, the market brought in $11,000 — Lillian said they’re aiming for $15,000 this year “It’s bringing community awareness of the school and giving back to the community,� Lillian said. The foundation is excited about several upcoming events, such as the inauguration of the school’s new track and sports field on Sept. 27 and several “Meet the Principal� events with new principal Karl Mueller. The events will be held in smaller, more intimate settings such as private homes and restaurants in different areas of the CCA community. The Foundation is also holding a Raven’s Challenge
in conjunction with the “Meet the Principal� events — the challenge is an effort to raise $50,000 by Oct. 1. That money will be used as funds to match donations made at the principal events. Meet the Principal dates include: Friday, Oct. 5 in Solana Beach, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 in Carmel Valley, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 in Rancho Santa Fe, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 in Del Mar, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 in Encinitas, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Locations will be posted on the foundation website at canyoncrestfoundation. org. The foundation also asks people to save the date for its big 10-year anniversary celebration gala event on May 16: “Across the Universe,� an Envision showcase featuring songs from The Beatles.
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Reminiscent of a European-Italian Villa custom home with romantic charm/ spacious master retreat is upstairs w/dual fireplace. 1 br, 1 ba guest house. 130008614 760.436.0143
Beautiful/remodeled 4+ br, 3 ba home on appx .24 acres. Features gorgeous tile flooring, plantation shutters, granite kitchen, private office. 130044404 858.756.4481
3 br, 2.5 ba in Covenant village on private cobblestone street. Enlarged kitchen remodeled, top-line stainless appls, skylight. Split-level floorplan. 130013016 858.756.4481
Rancho Santa Fe | $1,500,000
Rancho Santa Fe | $2,395,000
Rancho Santa Fe | $2,795,000
Appx 2.46 acre west side, RSF Covenant lot with easy access to beaches, freeways and RSF village. Park-like setting with trees. Utilities close. 130013778 858.756.6900
Newer custom-built 5 br, 6.5 ba home with sweeping ocean views. Estate property offering fine materials, finishes and appointments. 6,000 est appx sf. 130009717 858.756.4481
Incredible golf course loc. Quiet lot in RSF Covenant. Ranch-style 4 br, 3 ba home w/great golf course orientation. Kit w/newer appls. Pool/spa. 130009814 858.756.6900
Rancho Santa Fe | $2,850,000
Rancho Santa Fe | $3,695,000
Rancho Santa Fe | $4,950,000
Appx 4.12 usable Covenant acres. Immaculate ranch-style 2 br, 2.5 ba. Voluminous great rm, newer kit appls, newer air unit & water purifier. Pool. 130044191 858.756.4481
Magnificent elegance with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to every detail in this 6 br, 8.5 ba European-style manor in the Covenant. 130003067 858.756.4481
Majestic 5 br, 7 full/2 half ba Spanish beauty. Views and landscape will impress, great interior. Most of home remodeled during past 5 yrs. 130028395 858.756.4481
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The Crosby, Rancho Santa Fe
Amazing In-Town Luxury, RSF Covenant!!
Custom built with distinction and situated on one of The Crosby’s finest lots! Private courtyard entry opens to a well-designed floor plan with two master suites on the entry level. Living areas open graciously to all, with spectacular unobstructed views of the golf course and beyond. In addition to the two generous sized 2nd level en suite bedrooms, an enormous finished loft area with abundance of space offers many options. Enjoy privacy and solitude on this quiet cul de sac in the coveted Crosby.
You can have it all with this in town pied-à-terre with guest house! A luxurious Italian inspired work of art that only few could dream about; 2 BR (including attached guest house) plus office, 2-car garage with attached golf cart garage, multiple terraces, gardens and outdoor dining. To top it off it includes a rooftop pool deck with full kitchen!
Offered at $2,749,000
Offered at $2,595,000
Deb Weir
SherryShriver
619-540-5487
858-395-8800
dweir@willisallen.com
www.RanchoSantaFeProperties.com
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Amazing View Home in Cielo Magnificent South-eastern views from the highest point in Davidson’s Cielo. Master suite down makes this home live like a single level, featuring the finest finishes with extensive use of natural stone, granite, bronze hardware, and crown moulding. Resort style living, this home is priced better than non view properties in Cielo, with 4 bedrooms, den/office, 4.5 baths with 4500 square feet perched atop this lushly landscaped hilltop acre.
Offered at $1,799,000
Tammy Tidmore and Kelly Pottorff 858.756.0990
First Time Ever on the Market The Romance off the West is alive & well on this 4.4 acre flat & usable RSF Covenant estate replete with a 4,300sf single-level home designed to take in commanding views from every single room. The remarkable floorplan created by architect Raymond Sharpe-AIA, creates the ultimate in spacious & casual flow from family room-to-kitchen-to-dining-to-living flanked by gorgeous views of mountains & the fruited plain. Highly water efficient landscape, groves & pastures. Elaborate 4 stall paddock with bathroom.
Offered at $2,795,000
Cutter & Chaco
Clotfelter 858-342-3050
www.RSF.com
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RSF residents already producing award-winning product at recently-opened urban winery
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BY KAREN BILLING A passion for wine drove Rancho Santa Fe residents Jason Wimp and Tina Bennett to start their own winemaking company with two good friends. Along with David and Laura Bridgeman, the couple co-owns 2 Plank Vineyards and opened a new tasting room in Sorrento Valley on Aug. 31. For now, the tasting room will be open by appointment only with guests having the ability to book barrel tastings or private parties. “The urban winemaking scene is starting to pick up a lot of momentum in San Diego County and we are excited to be a part of it,” said Wimp. “We take a lot of pride in selling our wines to people that enjoy a locally produced, handcrafted product.” The tasting room offers sips of 2 Plank’s 10 wines that include varietals from all around the state. Current releases include chardonnay, zinfandel, viognier, sirah and blends of Rousanne and Grenache blanc. They hope to soon feature wines with estate-grapes from the company’s mountaintop vineyards in Fallbrook. The 2 Plank name is a nod to the friends’ love of skiing. In the early 1800s, the first skiers would strap two planks of wood to their feet to get down the mountain. A cross of skis appear on the winery’s logo and a pair is on the wall as part of their tasting room décor. Wimp and Bennett own the Sorrento Valley building where 2 Plank is located, a unique urban winery in a business park. The pair of friends have known each other for about 25 years. Wimp and Bennett have been residents of Rancho Santa Fe for six years, their children Katie and Jack attend R. Roger Rowe School. Wimp’s other career is in smart card technology and Bennett just retired from work at a design firm in April. The Bridgemans live in Fallbrook where, when he’s not on the vineyard, David works as a physician. Laura Bridgeman said the husbands got a “wild hair” about having their own winery on one of their wine tasting trips. Their wild idea became a reality when they purchased 22 acres of vineyards in Fallbrook in 2010, and Bridgeman interned at a local winery to learn the craft. They couldn’t wait for their grapes to grow so they traveled to spots in Napa Valley and Santa Ynez to select the perfect varietals for their wines, bringing them back to their Sorrento Valley facility to make their wines. Below the tast-
2 Plank Vineyards is owned by Jason Wimp and Tina Bennett of Rancho Santa Fe, and David and Laura Bridgeman. Courtesy photo ing room lies a “true boutique winery”— us- goes off the trail, and the 2012 Cold Smoke, ing Bennett’s design smarts to make the a term for the spray of snow off a ski. most out of their small space with their own The Piste-Off is a red blend that is “in crusher, de-stemmer, huge containers of fer- your face, concentrated goodness” with hints menting grapes, aging barrels, and storage. of licorice, tobacco and herbs-de-provence. They’ve had friends come to help with The wine received a huge response at the the bottling process, forming assembly lines Mammoth Food and Wine Fest, Bennett said. and wrapping bottles with their stylish laThe Cold Smoke is a Rhone-style white bels. blend of Grenache blanc and Roussane with “It’s been a learning experience,” said aromas of white nectarine and apricot, and Bennett of the winemaking process. “Fortu- flavors of Asian pear and citrus. nately the wine is always good.” Bennett had once been a strictly-charTheir first wine was a 2010 Amador donnay kind of woman but her tastes have County Zinfandel that recently won a gold expanded since they have become winemakmedal at the San Diego Winemaker Chal- ers. lenge. “This has opened me up to a whole difThe ski theme is carried on in the names ferent experience. I like our 2012 Rosé of Syrof their two signature wines: the 2009 Piste- ah, it’s a heavier rosé, it’s not too sweet. And Off, a French skiing term for when a skier our new viognier is super yummy,” Bennett
said. “Laura and I have become much more wine and food conscious because of this.” Since 2010 they have waited patiently for their vineyard to grow “third leaf”— the stage of vine development where grapes can be harvested. The foursome was excited to have their very first harvest on Monday. Making wines from their own grapes will be another exciting step in the process, Bridgeman said. Their long-range plans include building a tasting room and possibly an event center at their ocean-view, mountain-top vineyards, with hopes to host weddings and other events. Bennett said there could even be a spa. “We’re dreaming big,” Laura Bridgeman said. “It’s definitely been a whirlwind, but exciting,” Bennett said. “It’s really an open canvas right now, it just depends on where we take it, and by the looks of it and how fast it has all accelerated, it is going to go somewhere.” The tasting room is located at 6242 Ferris Square. To make an appointment, purchase wine or find out more information, visit 2PlankVineyards.com.
Art History Lecture
Vincent van Gogh & Paul Cézanne With Linda Blair Tuesdays, September 10, 17, 24, & October 1, at 7:30 p.m. Examine the art of Vincent van Gogh & Paul Cézanne, the role of art in their lives, and the possible relationship between their burdened personalities and the art they produce. Both artists shed light on the creative process, Van Gogh due to the vast documentation provided by his letters, and Cezanne due to his stark and limited personality. Series tickets: $50 members,$70 nonmembers Individual tickets: $14 members, $19 nonmembers (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org/lectures
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This year's Monte Carlo guests will take an unforgettable journey to St. Tropez. Picture the magnificence of the French Riviera—the sparkling azure sea, the vibrant night life, and the decadent epicurean delights. This year's Monte Carlo chairs are Sonia and Gavin Mandelbaum. For the first time in its 37-year history, Monte Carlo will have a contemporary artist serving as its Art Ambassador. Kelsey Brookes, whose brilliant and dynamic art works have propelled him to rock star status, will help craft the vision for the entire evening. Get your tickets now at www.mcasd.org MCASD La Jolla 700 Prospect Street
Monday, Sept. 9: 7-8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Beach closures resulting from sewage spills and excessive runoff are all too common along the Southern California coast. Scripps physical oceanographer Falk Feddersen has spent much of his career working to understand what happens to pollutants heading into and past the surf zone. Join us to learn how a combination of coastal zone dye release experiments and oceanographic models help us learn more about pollutants in the ocean. Public: $8 RSVP: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu
La Jolla Music Society’s 45th Season Single tickets on sale now! Don’t miss any of our exciting 2013-14 performances including: The Boston Pops, Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Patti LuPone, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Gala Flamenca and more. Visit our website for more information about all of our upcoming performances.
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Ceviche consists of shrimp, mahi mahi, avocado, cilantro and lime.
Club 19 at Petco Park ■
100 Park Blvd., San Diego (Requires Petco Park admission) ■ (619) 795-5000 (Petco Park) ■ sandiego.padres.mlb.com ■ The Vibe: Relaxed, upscale casual, intimate ■ Take Out: Yes ■ Signature Dish: Lollipop Chicken ■ Happy Hour: No ■ Open Since: 2004 ■ Hours: ■ Reservations: No Open 1.5 hours prior to game time until one hour after the game ■ Patio Seating: Yes
The dining room at Club 19 includes Tony Gwynn memorabilia on display.
Sirloin Tips with potatoes is covered in a crimini mushroom demi sauce, caramelized onions and arugula.
Petco Park’s Club 19 has the bases loaded! BY KELLEY CARLSON teps away from the baseball diamond in Petco Park is a hidden gem of a restaurant that is dedicated to one of the Padres’ legendary players. Club 19, which pays homage to Tony “Mr. Padre” Gwynn, is “off the beaten path,” as described by the park’s executive chef, Will Todd. It’s between sections 213 and 215 on the Toyota Terrace, identified by a white neon sign and silhouettes of ball players on the windows. Inside is a cozy and intimate lounge — a relaxed way to enjoy the game, which is shown on monitors around the restaurant. Some patrons perch on stools at the glowing blue bar; others settle onto couches or in booths around the dining room. There are also several tables on the open-air terrace, which provides views of downtown San Diego. Many guests take the time to gaze at the Gwynn memorabilia around the room, from awards and jerseys to photos and inspirational quotes. Gwynn, whose jersey No. 19 was retired by the San Diego Padres in 2004, spent his entire 20-year career with the team and won eight batting titles, tied for the second-most in Major League Baseball history. He is also a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and a 15-time All-Star. While energizing music and crowd cheers from the stadium can be overheard during a game, the restaurant itself is relatively quiet and relaxed, yet still casual.
S Club 19’s signature Lollipop Chicken is covered in classic spicy buffalo and green chile sauces with a side of carrot and celery slaw combined with bleu cheese.
Guests can lounge in chairs and watch the game. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON
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Club 19’s Bullpen Strikeout Sauce “It’s never too rowdy,” Todd said. It’s often family-oriented during the day, he noted; the bar crowd tends to come in around the fifth inning to take advantage of special $5 snacks. As for the food, it’s not your typical ballpark fare. Mainly, it consists of small American-style plates, and incorporates produce grown in the bullpen’s garden. The signature dish is the Lollipop Chicken (wings covered in classic spicy buffalo and green chile sauces) with a side of carrot and celery slaw combined with bleu cheese, a variation on the standard vegetables sticks. Other offerings include the Baja-style ceviche, a combination of shrimp, mahi
mahi, avocado, cilantro and lime that has a slight kick to it; the Sirloin Tips with potatoes, covered in a crimini mushroom demi sauce, caramelized onions and arugula; and, of course, Tony’s Tenders with a side of mac and cheese, created from a recipe by Gwynn’s wife, Alicia. Dishes can be paired with a variety of specialty cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks. The “Lil’ Sluggers” menu features handbreaded chicken tenders with ranch dipping sauce and macaroni & cheese in a smoked cheddar sauce and bread crumbs, an organic PB&J sandwich with crusts removed (of course) and Sirloin Tips with potatoes and barbecue sauce. Each is served with grapes and apple juice. During idyllic weather, Todd recommends sitting on the terrace and starting with marinated olives and shrimp cocktail in a chili garlic sauce. For the main selection, order the Bases Loaded Burger, an 8-ounce, smoked cheddar-stuffed patty with bacon and sauteed mushrooms. Food is served through the seventh inning during weekdays and the end of the game on weekends; the bar is open until an hour after the game ends. Reservations are not needed at Club 19, guests are seated on a first-come, first served basis. Club 19 is accessible when there are fewer than 30,000 people at a game. However, patrons need a Toyota Terrace ticket when the crowd is larger.
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Rancho Santa Fe docent raises awareness of coastal wetlands BY KRISTINA HOUCK Always fascinated by nature as a child, Suzanne McAllister now shares nature with children as a docent at San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. “Being a docent gives me a sense of giving back, being able to connect with kids and trying to help them get a sense of the world they’re going to inherit,” said the 55-year-old Rancho Santa Fe resident, who remembers running in the woods of her hometown in Connecticut, catching butterflies, collecting polliwogs and helping her parents in the garden. “I think a lot of kids don’t get out. They’re playing games and on computers. They’re losing what I had as a child — that sense of running out the door and being gone outside all day. This program is reconnecting kids with that side of life.” Volunteer “naturalists,” or docents, guide thousands of people each year through the San Elijo Lagoon, nearly 1,000 acres of coastal wetlands located between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Solana Beach, extending inland from Pacific Coast Highway to Rancho Santa Fe. Launched in 1995, the docent program is funded by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, interpretation and public enjoyment of San Elijo Lagoon. Already familiar with the reserve because of her frequent walks, McAllister decided to register for docent training after learning about the program. McAllister, an avid gardener and hobbyist beekeeper, had been looking for a new adventure since her grown children left home. “I was looking for something that I could do on a local level that would give back and allow me to be involved with nature,” McAllister said. “I saw that they were doing this program, and I love nature and being outside, so I signed up for training.” A graduate of the class of 2008, McAllister participated in the docent-training course led by former San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Board Member Barbara Moore, who spearheaded the program. The course consisted of a few Saturday walks. There was no docent manual, so volunteers had to
Suzanne McAllister rely on their own notes. Now, San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy offers a comprehensive docent manual, an eight-week training program and monthly meetings. “It’s a tremendous naturalist training program,” McAllister said. “There’s tremendous support for the docents.” The nonprofit currently has 40 docents who lead walks for children on field trips during the school week and for members of the public on weekends and summer evenings. Training covers the ecology and history
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of the reserve, as well as practical tips in interpretive techniques and how to lead groups of students and adults. More than 3,800 people visited San Elijo Lagoon last year for docent-led field trips and nature walks. “Unlike giving a talk in a museum where you always walk through and you know when you get in the next room that painting is going to be on the wall and you’re going to talk about it, in San Elijo, it’s wild and free. You never know what you’re going to see on a given day,” McAllister said. “Each walk you assess the group you have, what level they’re at, and filter, as you go along, what you see to make it relevant and useful to those kids. It’s challenging and really cool.” San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy is currently expanding its education program and looking for more volunteers to lead guided walks and field trips, and help raise awareness about the wetlands. “The program really is very rewarding,” McAllister said. “We want to try to heighten awareness with this generation to keep them caring about the world. There’s very little wetlands left. We are the caretakers. We want them to put the care into caretaking.” The public is encouraged to learn more about the program during the Docent Open House from 3-5 p.m. on Sept. 8. at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Interested volunteers can apply online at www.sanelijo.org/docent-training. Training is held 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday mornings, as well as two Saturday mornings, Oct. 1 through Nov. 19 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center.
Cardiff Greek Festival to be held Sept. 7 The Cardiff Greek Festival will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church (3459 Manchester Avenue). It is located a half mile east of I-5 at the Manchester exit in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Free parking is available at the adjacent Mira Costa College. Visit www.cardiffgreekfest.com for more information. The Cardiff Greek Festival is a 35-year tradition in North County, bringing together the San Diego community throughout the two-day span. Under its iconic gold dome, the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will once again be transformed with the sights, sounds, aromas and hospitality of the Mediterranean. “We look forward to sharing Greece’s rich history and tradition with the community every year through the festival’s food, music, and dance,” said Rev. Father Michael Sitaras, pastor of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. “The spirit of Greece is alive in us. Let us share it with you!” For a $3 dollar admission (children under 12 are free), attendees are transported into a quaint Greek village, serenaded by renowned Southern California Greek band The Olympians and other live entertainers throughout the weekend. They can feast on traditional Greek cuisine including souvlaki (shish-kabobs), loukaniko (sausage), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves with egg-lemon sauce), and gyros. Scrumptious vegetarian fare includes tiropitas (cheese triangles in filo) and spanakopita (spinach pie). Of course, don’t forget to save room for homemade pastries!
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Breast cancer seminar to address â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Early Detection of Breast Cancer and the Recurrence of Breast Cancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;˘E vent dedicated to local survivor Laurie Lovell BY KRISTINA HOUCK Although she was only 39 years old and breast cancer didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run in her family, Laurie Lovell decided to perform a breast self-exam one evening in April while lying in bed. She found a lump. A mammogram later confirmed the lump was breast cancer, and a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, detected a second tumor. Lovell had a double mastectomy and is now undergoing chemotherapy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My doctor literally told me I saved my life,â&#x20AC;? said Lovell, now 40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going through my experience, I feel that women should be tested earlier than 40 because more and more younger women are getting breast cancer now. I also feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important for women to request and push for a breast MRI. If they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done the MRI, they would have just done a lumpectomy on the one tumor and I would have never known.â&#x20AC;? In a breast cancer seminar dedicated to Lovell, radiologist Dr. Richard Reitherman, surgeon Dr. Michele Carpenter, surgeon Dr. Jane Kakkis and genetic counselor Sandra Brown will speak about early detection and the recurrence of breast cancer Sept 18 at St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church in Carmel Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I dedicated the event to Laurie because she signifies a person who is too young to qualify for a mammogram, who thankfully took the initiative to do a breast exam, discovered her breast cancer herself and also got a breast MRI, which saved her life,â&#x20AC;? said Carmel Valley resident Lynn Flanagan, a breast cancer survivor for more than 16 years. Flanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breast cancer support group, Linked by Lynn, is sponsoring the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a passionate advocate for anybody diagnosed with breast cancer,â&#x20AC;? Flanagan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage them to be proactive about their disease. I want them to understand exactly
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Laurie Lovell with her husband Paul Lovell whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on and get the best appropriately aggressive treatment combined with the most knowledgeable breast cancer medical team.â&#x20AC;? Like Lovellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second tumor, many breast cancers do not show up on a mammogram. Breast density can make a developing cancer hard to detect and also increase a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk. Gov. Jerry Brown in 2012 signed a law that requires health care facilities to notify women categorized as having dense breast tissue about their condition. The law, which went into effect this year, is designed to improve breast cancer detection and prevention by educating patients about dense breast tissue and how it could conceal possible abnormalities during mammographic procedures. Reitherman, the keynote speaker, will discuss the law and present a new method of evaluating a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breast cancer risk as well as outline appropri-
ate surveillance methods, even in young women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that all of this knowledge is publicly available, but to have an option to ask questions and interact is very beneficial,â&#x20AC;? said Reitherman, who has been a radiologist for 25 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This knowledge could save their life or somebody elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life-saving information.â&#x20AC;? Brown, manager of the Cancer Genetics Program at St. Joseph Hospital and Mission Hospital in Orange, Calif., will talk about the differences in occurrences of cancers, including a sporadic event, a moderate risk and an inherited risk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of times women feel very threatened, fatalistic, about their family history, which sometimes leads to really inappropriate coping mechanisms. Sometimes women donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do a mammogram because of their family history. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a denial mechanism,â&#x20AC;? Brown said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genetic counseling is actually an empowering process. We can do something about it.â&#x20AC;? Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, 211,731 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 40,676 died from the dis-
Lynn Flanagan and Laurie Lovell ease, according to the CDC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every woman who lives long enough in the United States is going to be faced with breast cancer, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their relative, friend or themselves,â&#x20AC;? Carpenter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more information you have and the more you know about it, the more powerful it is in being able to help direct your own healthcare.â&#x20AC;? The presentations will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with the speakers Sept 18 at St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church, 4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego. 92130. All are welcome to attend the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knowing this information could truly save your life,â&#x20AC;? Lovell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really hope people understand that just by looking at me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an example of it.â&#x20AC;?
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International Bipolar Foundation’s next lecture to feature topic ‘Circadian Clocks in Bipolar On Sept. 12, the International Bipolar Foundation will hold its free mental health lecture series with guest Dr. Michael McCarthy on “Circadian Clocks in Bipolar Disorder.” Dr. McCarthy’s research career is focused on translational neuroscience and genetics, with an emphasis on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and Bipolar Disorder (BD). He is specifically interested in establishing the functional significance of genetic variants associated with BD that have been identified through genomic approaches, especially those identified within the circadian clock system (“clock genes”). The event will be held at Janssen R&D, LLC, 3210 Merryfield Row San Diego, CA 92121. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Lecture begins promptly at 6 p.m. R.S.V.P required: ajacobs@ InternationalBipolarFoundation.org. Event and parking are free. For more information, visit www.InternationalBipolarFoundation.org.
Conner’s Cause for Children’s 20th Anniversary Gala, ‘Stand-Up for Conner’s Cause, An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy,’ is Oct. 19 Conner’s Cause for Children 20th Annual Benefit Gala, “Stand-Up for Conner’s Cause, An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy” will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Proceeds from this event will benefit Conner’s Cause for Children, the only non-profit organization in the San Diego region that offers direct family assistance for out-of-pocket expenses relating to any and all life-threatening illnesses associated with children. Celebrating its 20- year anniversary, Conner’s Cause for Children presents an evening of stand-up comedy featuring professional comics from the Southern California area. The event also includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and dinner. Tickets to the gala are $115 per person, Early bird tickets are $100 before Sept. 30. Accepting auction donations. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact Karen Gliner (619) 540-1650 or visit www.connerscause.org. One of the families Conner’s Cause for Children assists is Sissy’s. Sissy is a 9-year-old girl with a rare, severe form of autism affecting only girls called Rhett’s Syndrome. In addition to her developmental delays, she suffers from seizures and a number of other serious physical and medical challenges and needs constant care. She has three teenage sisters also living at home. One of them also suffers from developmental and physical challenges as a result of a car accident a few years ago. Sissy’s mother, Jenny, receives some income as a caregiver for Sissy and her disabled older sister, but it is barely enough to cover the monthly household expenses for this family. When Sissy’s seizures landed her in the hospital last month, Jenny fell further behind in her bills and faced a pile of past due notices when she brought Sissy home. Conner’s Cause for Children paid this family’s past due utility and water bills and sent them some gift cards to buy new summer clothes and medical supplies for Sissy.
Golf tournament to benefit camp for grieving children to be held in Rancho Santa Fe The 6th Annual Camp Erin San Diego Invitational Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 10 at The Crosby Club in Rancho Sante Fe. Proceeds benefit The Moyer Foundation and Camp Erin San Diego, a free overnight bereavement camp that is held annually for children and teens ages 6 to 17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Camp Erin is an initiative of The Moyer Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by World Series champion pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen, who currently live in Rancho Sante Fe with their family. “As parents of eight children as well as founders of The Moyer Foundation, Jamie and I are passionate about doing everything we can to support grieving children and families,” said Karen Moyer, chairman of The Moyer Foundation. This year’s Camp Erin San Diego was held June 7-9 at the YMCA Camp Marston in Julian, Calif., in partnership with The Center for Compassionate Care of The Elizabeth Hospice. Ninety-two campers recognized they were not alone in their grief as they met other children and teens who were facing similar life experiences. As a 10-year old camper said, “It helped me see the better things in life and helped me move on a lot so it is the best camp ever made in the universe.” “Knowing how important grief support is in the life of a grieving child, Karen and I are thrilled that Camp Erin exists in San Diego where there is such a large need,” says Jamie Moyer. “A child should never have to grieve alone, and together with the team at The Elizabeth Hospice and thanks to financial support from events like this golf tournament, Camp Erin will continue making a difference.” Since establishing the first Camp Erin in Washington in 2002, The Moyer Foundation has created the nation’s largest network of free bereavement camps for children and teens, with 41 locations that serve nearly 2,500 children annually, including a camp in every Major League Baseball city. Schedule of events: 10:30 a.m.: Player registration, barbeque and warm-up: noon; Shotgun start: 5 p.m.; Reception and silent auction; dinner; live auction and award presentation. The Crosby Club at Rancho Sante Fe is located at 17102 Bing Crosby Blvd., Rancho Sante Fe, 92067. To register, visit www.moyerfoundation.org (under events). For more information on the tournament, contact Kristy Brehm: kristy_brehm@sbcglobal.net or (760) 492-2053.
High Holiday Services to be held in RSF Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish year, and the anniversary of creation of man. You are invited to celebrate the High Holidays at Chabad Jewish Center of RSF — everyone is welcome, and it’s not just a cliché. For reservations, visit www.jewishRSF.com. For more information, contact Chabad Jewish Center of RSF at 858-756-7571; info@jewishRSF. com Holiday calendar: Wednesday , Sept. 4, Evening Services & Rosh Hashanah Dinner 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 5, Morning Services: 10 a.m., Shofar Sounding: noon; Friday, Sept. 6, Morning Services: 10 a.m., Shofar Sounding: noon; Yom Kippur, Friday, Sept. 13, Kol Nidrei Services: 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 14, Morning Services: 10: a.m., Yizkor Memorial Service: noon, Micha & Neilah Closing Service: 5 p.m. Location: Morgan Run Resort, 5690 Cancha De Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091.
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Local student headed for UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Luca Cometti, a senior at The Grauer School in Encinitas, has been selected to represent the United States at the 2013 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike Championships held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from Aug. 26 through Sept. 1. Luca will be competing in the Juniors Downhill Competition time trials where each rider is challenged to maneuver around obstacles such as tree roots, bumps, and banked sections. The World Championship is organized by nationality instead of by commercial teams and only six professional riders and six junior riders were selected to represent the United States. Luca received a message from Marc Gullickson, USA Cycling Mountain Bike & Cyclo-Cross program director, congratulating him for being selected to represent the United States as part of the 2013 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championship Team. Luca looks forward to representing America in a sport and states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means a lot to see that all of my hard work spent training and practicing has paid off.â&#x20AC;? The USA Cycling Association selected Luca based on his performance at the US Championship and the World Cup. Luca recently placed 9th (second place against other US riders) in the World Cup race. This is the first year Luca has been selected to represent the United States. Ever since watching his first biking video, Luca was intrigued by the energy and excitement of the race and has dreamed of competing in the World Championships. Luca is most looking forward to the unique opportunity to ride his bike in Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am also excited to ride and practice with all of my favorite riders of all time,â&#x20AC;? Luca said. Luca competes regularly for the Nema/Nukeproof bike team and is also sponsored by iMountain Bike and Deflexion. Luca sees a Top 10 finish as a reasonable goal for himself at the competition and humbly asserts, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if I come in last place, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it will be a race I never forget.â&#x20AC;? Grauer School Principal Dana Abplanalp-Diggs said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luca exemplifies the diverse and unique talent pool of our student body. Our small schools model enables us to support independent endeavors like this, campus wide.â&#x20AC;? The Grauer School, founded in 1991, is a grades 6-12 private, college preparatory school located in Encinitas. To learn more about The Grauer School, attend the November
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Tigerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; captures Grade I $300,000 Del Mar Debutante Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Tiger held off a fast-closing Fascinating by a half-length to win the Grade I $300,000 Del Mar Debutante on Aug. 31 at Del Mar. Concave was 1 3/4 lengths back in third; favored Awesome Baby finished seventh in the eight-horse field. Ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Tiger covered the 7 furlongs in 1:22.71 on the Polytrack. The 2-year-old filly is owned by Mark DeDomenico, Allen Aldrich, Stuart Downey and Lisa Hernandez, and is trained by Jeff Bonde. Del Marâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s racing season ended Sept. 4. Photo/Kelley Carlson
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Gilmore Such Group hosts gathering at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for The Pacific Classic The Gilmore Such Group hosted 60 clients and guests for The Pacific Classic in the Ancient Title sky room at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the seventh year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done this event and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a client favorite,â&#x20AC;? said Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor Shawna Such. Special guest retired Racing Hall of Fame inductee Julie Krone was on hand to escort guests on tours of the jockeysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room, the rooftop, and paddock. Krone, the first female rider to win a Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cup race, became the top female jockey in history when she rode her 1,205th winner at Aqueduct in 1988. Krone ended her racing career in 2004 with 3,704 wins and purse earnings of $90,125,088. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are honored to have Julie here sharing her passion for the sport of racing and thrilled to provide this experience for our clients,â&#x20AC;? said Jim Gilmore, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor. With offices in Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad, The Gilmore Such Group provides investment and financial planning services for families and small businesses.
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RSF Library offers a variety of children’s activities in September The RSF Library will be holding a variety of fun activities in September, including weekly Preschool Storytimes every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Storytimes every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Don’t forget to join the library for its after-school activities too: • Thursday, Sept. 5: Back-to-School Craft at 3:30 p.m. Decorate your back to school supplies by making fun and wacky pipecleaner pencil toppers. • Monday, Sept. 9: Love on a Leash at 3:30 p.m. Build confidence in reading skills by practicing reading to trained therapy dogs. • Thursday, Sept. 12: Wii at 3:30 p.m. Wii Play, Mario Kart, Just Dance... Play Wii games at your library! • Thursday, Sept. 19: Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with a fun piratey craft. • Thursday, Sept. 26: Celebrate Banned Book Week. Enjoy some great books that have been banned in libraries, schools, and bookstores and celebrate your freedom to read. September is “National Library Card Sign Up Month.” All month long, any child that signs up for a library card will receive a special prize. The RSF Library is located at 17040 Avenida De Acacias Rancho Santa Fe, (858) 756-2512.
THE ART OF FASHION 58th Annual Runway Fashion Show presented by South Coast Plaza
Del Mar’s Red Nose Run benefit slated for Dec. 13
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Del Mar’s popular Red Nose Run will celebrate its 23rd year on the beach behind the Poseidon Restaurant on Dec. 13. This 5K run and 3K walk benefits two worthy local charities; Fresh Start Surgical Gifts (www.freshstart.org) and Semper Fi (www.semberfifund.org). The race is sponsored by the well known “Low and Slow Running Club” of Del Mar. The festive run will be followed by free prizes, raffle items, exciting and unique auction items and holiday food and cheer on the patio at the Poseidon Restaurant. More information can be located at: www.rednoserun.info.
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‘Celebration of the Motorcycle’ coming to DM Fairgrounds
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“Celebration of the Motorcycle” will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Sept. 13-15. This event will showcase motorcycles from around the world, with special attention paid to antiques from 1900 to 1930. This year’s featured marque is the iconic Vincent Motorcycle. The event will also include vendors and exhibits. For tickets and more information, visit www.CelebrationOfTheMotorcycle.com
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California Fig Fest to be held in San Diego Sept. 8
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The San Diego Chapter of the Les Dames d’Escoffier International will host the first California Fig Fest, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at the San Diego Public Market, 1735 National Ave. There will be recipes, entertainment, food samples, wines and crafts brews to benefit Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center Culinary Scholarships and the San Diego Kitchen Project. Tickets are $55-$20 at the door. Visit www.figfestsd.com.
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Vanessa Kerry Lecture: A New Health Diplomacy at SDSU
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Dr. Vanessa Kerry has been called a “global healthcare revolutionary,” and on Sept. 19, she will share her unique perspective with the San Diego community in a free lecture at San Diego State University. Kerry, the CEO of Seed Global Health, works in collaboration with the Peace Corps and Massachusetts General Hospital and partner countries. Seed Global Health aims to cultivate the next generation of doctors and nurses in resource-limited countries, building a pipeline of providers expanding and retaining faculty and strengthening health systems. During the lecture, Kerry will be joined by Dr. Kenneth Bernard, former special advisor to the President on National Security and Health and former Peace Corps Epidemiologist; Amber Lung, SDSU’s campus Peace Corps recruiter, and SDSU professor Thomas Novotny for a panel discussion on “A New Health Diplomacy.” The Lecture will be held at 2 p.m. in the Peterson Gym Room 242 on the SDSU Campus. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. For more information, visit http://publichealth.sdsu.edu/announcement130827.php
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Traci Arlington is the first speaker to kick off the 10th year of the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund. Traci Arlington comes highly recommended by members of the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund who have heard her speak at NCL events, have seen her on Dr. Phil or have participated in her Play It Safe Workshops throughout San Diego. Traci Arlington is a black belt and is a certified Rape Escape instructor. Come join the event for lunch on Monday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Inn. Friends interested in the RSF Women’s Fund are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Nancy Hashim at the RSF Women’s Fund office at 858-756-0249. The cost of the lunch is $40.
Harvest for Hope benefit offers great food, wine and music Harvest for Hope is a food and wine fundraising event that brings together some of the finest chefs in San Diego to create unique dishes with selected wineries, craft beers and spirits from all over the world. The result is a beautiful fun afternoon of great food, wine, music and friendship benefitting the Emilio Nares Foundation. The event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3-6 p.m. at Stingaree, 454 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Richard and Diane Nares lost their only child, Emilio Nares, to cancer. Turning tragedy to hope, the Nares family created the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF). ENF provides information, programs, and services for low-income, underprivileged families whose child is battling cancer in San Diego. ENF serves over 5,000 patients and families annually in San Diego and Orange County. RSVP online: www.EmilioNaresFoundation.org. Sponsorship opportunities available: Contact Heidi Cramer: (760) 310-9467 or email: enf.development@att.net.
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San Diego Film Festival’s VIP screening of ‘Least Among Saints’ The San Diego Film Festival held a VIP screening Aug. 26 of “Least Among Saints” at ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla at UTC. The San Diego Film Festival will be held Oct. 2-6. For more information, visit www.sdfilmfest.com; www.leastamongsaints.com Photos/McKenzie Images; For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com
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RSF Community Center offers a variety of fall events, activities BY LINDA DURKET, RSF COMMUNITY CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The RSF Community Center welcomes in the new school year with many great activities for all ages. Please take a look at the descriptions below to find out more about our Youth After-School classes, Back to School Bash, Boys Junior Dunkers League, Adult Fitness classes and our 20th Annual Golf Classic. For more information on all our programs, please visit our website at www.rsfcc.org or call us at 858-756-2461. Youth Fall Programs: Sleuthing, Tumbling and More! The Community Center has an assortment of after school programs that will have your children cheering, exploring, dunking and strumming. Whether it’s Kitchen Chemistry, Tumbling, or Jr. Detectives, we offer something for every child. We also feature our daily, staff-led Rancho Rangers group and Explorer Club which keep students active with a variety of sports, crafts and games throughout the week. Please visit our website at www.rsfcc.org for class listing and to register. Annual membership is required. For more information please call 858-756-2461. Back-to-School Bash Carnival Don’t miss our popular Back-to-School Bash! It’s a crazy good time right here at the Community Center and we are looking for volunteers to help out with all the exciting games that will be offered. The fun will start right after school at 3 p.m. and lasts until or 5 p.m. Local parent, Jen-
Linda Durket, Executive Director nifer Fernandez, has generously offered once again to chair this event and she needs the community’s help to help make this year’s bash even bigger and better than before. Sponsorships are $250 and include free admission, wristbands and signage at the event and on our website. If you enjoy good, ol’ fashioned carnival fun, then please jump in
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with your support! Thank you in advance for making this annual event a big-time success! Boys Junior Dunkers League One on One basketball and the Community Center are excited to offer another great season of boys basketball. Whether your son is new to the game or a seasoned veteran, the Junior Dunkers League is a great way to sharpen their skills. We offer three leagues for boys in grades first through sixth. Your child will learn the fundamentals of the game and have fun competing against their friends. This league will include of 3 clinics prior to the start of 10-game season. Cost is $250 per player and current RSFCC membership is required. All participants will receive a uniform, pictures, and trophy or medal. Registration for this exciting recreational league will begin August 14. Become a sponsor for $250 and have your family or company name printed on a team’s jerseys. Sponsorships are a great way to promote your business and support the league! 20th Annual All Fore the Community Golf Classic Our 20th annual All Fore the Community Golf Classic will be held at the beautiful
RSF Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 21. The event sold out last year so reserve your spot early! This is a great opportunity to network with the business community or to simply enjoy a fantastic day of golf with friends. The tournament begins at noon with a shotgun start and is open to the public. Call 858756-2461 or visit www.rsfcc.org to register. Tickets are $350 per player and include a golf cart, lunch, and after party with open bar, dinner and an exciting live auction! You will find a variety of sponsorship levels including Title, Birdie, Putting and Hole Sponsorships listed on our website. Adults Fitness-Jazzercise and Yoga Join us for Jazzercise on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each class offers its own way to stay fit and have fun. Jazzercise is an upbeat hour of music and dance, while Hatha yoga practices stretching and aligns the body, promoting balance and flexibility. Classes can be attended on a drop-in basis and payment is $15 per class or $12.50 per class with a 10-class package rate. Annual membership is required to participate in all classes at the Community Center.
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The Seany Foundation celebrates six years of fighting cancer at Oct. 19 fundraiser
Pando Health Groups announces new holistic fitness and group classes Pando Health Groups, located in Solana Beach on Cedros, recently announced its Sep-
On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6-10 p.m., The Seany Foundation will host its “6th Annual Everything Is Possible Celebration” at the Del Mar Country Club. Nearly 200 of San Diego’s most influential community members are expected to enjoy the evening of cocktails, cuisine, silent and live auctions, and exciting Japanese Taiko drumming—all for the purpose of raising funds and awareness for kids, teens, and young adults affected by cancer. The evening is also an opportunity to celebrate the generosity of long-time Seany donors John and Joseph Grasela of University Compounding Pharmacy and Medical Center Pharmacies who will be presented with the Seany Community Service Award. Pre-registration tickets for Celebration cost $200 per person or $1900 per table of 10. Proceeds go toward life-enhancing projects for children coping with cancer. To register, or for more event details, visit http://www.theseanyfoundation.org/celebration. Celebration 2013 sponsors include: University Compounding Pharmacy and Medical Center Pharmacies; Variety, the Children’s Charity of Southern California; Seth O’Byrne Real Estate; MountainWest Properties; Eddy Pump; McKenna Long & Aldridge; and Barona Resort & Casino. For sponsorship information, visit www.theseanyfoundation.org/celebrationsponsor. Sean Lewis Robins passed away nearly seven years ago as he fought Ewing sarcoma (a rare bone and soft tissue cancer). The Seany Foundation has continued his legacy of fighting pediatric cancer since fundraising efforts began in 2007. Celebration 2013 will commemorate all the work done in his honor as well as acknowledge all the work still to be done. The Foundation continues to raise funds for important quality-of-life programs for local children with cancer and potentially lifesaving research.
tember lineup of one-of-a-kind movement, meditation and group classes providing patients holistic practices for measurable and improved health in ailments including dementia, anxiety, blood sugar, high blood pressure and insomnia, just to name a few. Studies have shown participating in movement, meditation and group discussion classes result in improved health. The group classes are designed to help patients develop the capacity to interact and connect with others in a real and clear manner that will help in the healing process. The restorative movement classes promote ease and awareness of the mind-body-breath system. Regular practice of these gentle, relaxing, rejuvenating styles of care enhances the ability to exercise and function optimally and restores energy. “We believe that participating in group classes as well as fitness and movement classes can help our patients get to the root causes of their ailments and to even find a way to feel healthy all of the time,” said Dr. Mark Kalina, founder of Pando Health Groups. “We are excited to offer these very distinctive classes to the San Diego community.” The founders of Pando utilize an integrative approach to care. They offer their patients a team of traditional and non-traditional medical professionals and health practitioners who work together to assist people in their path to empowerment and healing. The goal is to provide support and education with attention-filled individual medical visits with one-onone’s, holistic health and restorative exercise classes that many don’t get at their quick, 15-minute check-ups. For a list of fall classes and specific information about the classes, as well as more information about Pando Health Groups, please visit www.pandohealthgroups.com.
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On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m., legendary Notre Dame and professional quarterback Rick Mirer, owner of the award-winning Mirror Winery, will be hosting a benefit and wine tasting of his select wines at Real Food & Spirits, located at 124 S. Solana Hills Dr. in Solana Beach (www.realfoodandspirits.com). Proceeds will benefit the Rick Mirer Foundation, which supports, The United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs and Make-a-Wish Foundation. After the tasting the Notre Dame vs. Michigan football game will be shown. The benefit is open to the public with no cover charge. For more information, please call 858-793-7325.
Get a sneak peek of San Diego Restaurant Week at Sept. 12 event San Diego Restaurant Week returns in September, and with it comes the 2nd Annual #SDRWTaste2013, a premier tasting event to kick off the start to San Diego Restaurant Week! #SDRWTaste2013 is an exclusive first look at what San Diego Restaurant Week September has to offer, which will take place during the week of Sept. 15-20. The premier event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5-9 p.m. at the Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier where people from all over San Diego will gather to celebrate San Diego Restaurant Week and indulge in some of the finest foods and beverages! #SDRWTaste2013 will be a sneak peek to San Diego Restaurant Week and will showcase the culinary talents of top SDRW chefs throughout the County. At this premier tasting event, over 40 of San Diego Restaurant Week’s best restaurants will be serving up samples of house specialties that will delight your taste buds. Each food sample will be paired with a unique beverage to enhance the flavors of each dish. From sizzling steaks, to sensational salads and pastas, this event will have it all! There will even be scrumptious snacks and delightful desserts to tempt your taste buds. Don’t forget to wash it down with a glass of wine or a chilled beer as specialty beverages will be paired with each food sample to provide the ultimate tasting experience. Make sure that you take part in this exclusive first taste of San Diego Restaurant Week on Sept. 12. Tickets to the event will be sold at $60 each and part of the proceeds will be given to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Mama’s Kitchen, the two charity partners of San Diego Restaurant Week that support and help better our community. Visit San Diego Restaurant Week on the web at SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com for more information and to purchase your tickets to this premiere tasting event.
Junior Achievement of San Diego invites all to golf for financial literacy On Thursday, Sept. 19, Junior Achievement of San Diego County hosts its 1st Annual JA Golf Classic presented by San Diego Fluid System Technologies. The new event will premier at The Grand Golf Club and will feature a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner. The Grand Golf Club is located at The Grand Del Mar and spreads through Los Penasquitos Canyon. Designed by Tom Fazio, this private 18-hole golf course is a 7,160-yard, par 72 championship masterpiece with multiple tees suited to many abilities. The fundraiser will start with registration at 10:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. After golf, the participants will enjoy a cocktail reception, buffet-style barbeque and silent auction. JA Golf Classic’s auction will include a New York City package featuring Jimmy Fallon Show tickets, Travis Mathew gift cards, Alaska Airlines tickets, admission to Farmers Invitational Open at Torrey Pines, Ramona Winery tour, Callaway bags and clubs, hotel stays and much more. All proceeds from the event will go to Junior Achievement’s financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship programs. Those interested can purchase a player spot, foursomes and/or sponsorships by contacting Tara Michener at tmichener@jasandiego.org or 619-906-4902. Learn more about Junior Achievement of San Diego County at www.jasandiego.org.
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September 5, 2013
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To your health: The highs and lows of blood pressure Letters to the Editor/Opinion BY ALI HAMZEI, MD, SCRIPPS HEALTH It’s routine at nearly every doctor’s appointment—the nurse wraps a blood pressure cuff around your arm, pumps it up a bit, and waits for the reading. Between appointments, you may also have taken your own blood pressure using the do-it-yourself machine at the drugstore. What exactly do those numbers mean? Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), and is expressed in two numbers, such as 120/80mmHg. The first number (systolic) measures the pressure as the heart beats. The second number (diastolic) represents the pressure between heartbeats as the blood flows to the rest of the body. According to the current national guidelines, a normal blood pressure reading is less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is defined as 140/90 mmHg or above. Even if it is not in the “high” range, a reading of 120 to 139 systolic and 80 to 89 diastolic indicates prehypertension, which increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. In the U.S., about 1 in 3 adults will have blood pressure reading that is too high, indicating a possible risk of serious cardiovascular problems including heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. The higher the pressure, the greater the risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, beginning at 115/75, with each 20 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure and 10 mmHg diastolic, the risk of stroke and heart attack doubles. After age 50, a systolic blood pressure above 140 mmHg is a greater risk factor for stroke and heart disease than diastolic blood pressure. Although some people with high blood pressure experience such symptoms as headache, shortness of breath, and blurred vision, most patients experience no symptoms. Therefore, without testing you won’t know if your blood pressure increases—or even if it is high to begin with. That’s why it’s important to have a blood pressure check at least once a year, either by a professional or with a self-testing machine. Age is one of the most significant risk
factors for high blood pressure. Lifestyle also plays a role; behaviors that can help keep blood pressure under control include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, not smoking and limiting the amount of sodium in your diet. Unfortunately, fewer than half of adults with high blood pressure take steps to keep it under control. If lifestyle modifications are not successful, medication may be needed. This may be the case for people who have a genetic tendency toward high blood pressure. While it doesn’t get nearly as much attention, low blood pressure can also be a problem. When blood pressure is much lower than normal, the heart, brain, organs and tissues do not get enough blood. As a result, they are deprived of the oxygen and other nutrients they need to function optimally. Symptoms of hypotension may include fatigue, lack of energy, lightheadedness, confusion, blurry vision, fainting and nausea or vomiting. Low blood pressure can have several causes. In severe cases, it can be triggered by a sudden loss of blood, a serious infection, or a heart attack. Some people experience low blood pressure when they stand suddenly after sitting or lying down for a while; in these cases, the drop in blood pressure usually lasts only a few minutes. Alcohol, dehydration, and changes in heart rhythms all can lead to low blood pressure. In addition, some medications for anxiety and depression, diuretics, and painkillers may also keep blood pressure lower than normal. Most people with low blood pressure do not require treatment unless it causes symptoms that disrupt their everyday lives. If treatment is needed, your physician will determine the best approach based on the cause of your hypotension and your symptoms. Ali Hamezi, MD, is a cardiologist with Scripps Health. “To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff of Scripps. For more information or for a physician referral, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS or visit www.scripps. org.
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BY PETER HASTINGS, AGE 16 Filling up my car was always a financial challenge, until I convinced my parents to let me get my fuel for free. Diesel cars are considered unrefined and harmful to the environment, but it is possible to run them on clean, free fuel. This is done by converting a diesel vehicle to run on vegetable oil. Earlier in the summer I did this conversion, and I got my first few gallons of free vegetable oil from a kind mechanic who had some left over from his last turkey fry. This change also turned my vehicle into a carbon neutral mode of transport. At first I wondered why everyone with a diesel vehicle had not made this change, but then I realized there is a problem. Modifying your car the way I did is illegal. People caught running their cars on waste or straight vegetable oil can be fined huge sums of money. Unfortunately, I learned this shortly after converting my diesel car. Vegetable oil burns cleaner and is non-toxic, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not allow people to run their cars on eco-friendly vegetable oil because it violates Section 211 of the Clean Air Act. Section 211 allows the EPA to regulate fuels and fuel additives in order to obtain data about the fuels’ emissions and health effects. The EPA does not regulate vegetable oil and there is very little data on its emissions. Because of the lack of information, the EPA says it is illegal to run your car on vegetable oil. The EPA also
states that waste vegetable oil is an inconsistent product because each source treats its oil differently. For running a car on vegetable oil, being eco-friendly, and also economical, the EPA can fine up to $32,500 per violation, and $2,750 for the modification of your vehicle. While it is outrageous that a federal agency, which claims to protect the environment, could fine someone for being green, states are more likely to fine people for running their cars on vegetable oil. Most states (except New Mexico and Illinois) consider running your car on vegetable oil to be illegal because you do not pay taxes on the fuel. Fuel taxes are a major source of most states’ income and state governments are not willing to pass that money up. With all of the talk about stopping global warming and decreasing our dependency on fossil fuel, the government should take every step necessary to allow, not outlaw, the use of such a beneficial fuel. People, young and old, should have the right to save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Red Tracton’s steakhouse celebrates 25 years near the track BY KRISTINA HOUCK Across the street from the Del Mar Race Track, Red Tracton’s first opened its doors in Solana Beach in 1988. The East Coast-style steakhouse celebrated its 25th anniversary Aug. 22 with a VIP party featuring champagne, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. “It’s amazing that we’ve been here for 25 years,” said owner Tracy Tracton, who sponsored the party along with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “I’m very grateful for all of my wonderful, loyal customers. They are what’s made us so special.” The family-owned and operated Red Tracton’s was originally established in the Los Angeles area in the 1960s. At the request of friends, Harold “Red” Tracton, Tracy’s father, relocated the restaurant across the street from the racetrack and opened during the 1988 racing season. “It was always a sportsoriented hangout,” said Tracton, whose father owned and operated several Southern California restaurants. “My dad was a real colorful character and well-known all over, from Philadelphia to California. He always had a great reputation.” With at least 30 years
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love giving good service and knowing they walk away feeling they had a great meal.” Known for its large portions, Tracton welcomes first-timers to try Red Tracton’s signature dishes such as the prime rib, giant baked potato and Green Goddess Salad, or the lobster bisque. She also invites customers to see the restaurant’s newly renovated Triple Crown Room, a Hollywood-themed private dining room. “Del Mar is a special
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Ask the Plastic Surgeons By Wendell Smoot, MD, Reza Sadrian, MD, Carol Hollan, MD and John Smoot, MD Q. What are the most important questions to consider before committing to a plastic surgery procedure? A. Before electing to have plastic surgery, it’s critical to make sure that you are making the correct choice. Any kind of surgical procedure should be taken very seriously, but with a few pointers from our physicians who have many years of experience, below are a few suggestions. Is this really what I want? The decision to undergo a plastic surgery procedure should be prompted by your desire to improve your appearance and enhance your self-esteem. If you feel as though you are being pressured by a family member, significant other or close friend to schedule a procedure, think again. Unless you need reconstructive or reparative plastic surgery, you should not opt for an elective surgical procedure until you are absolutely certain that this is what you truly desire. Have I considered all my options? We often see patients that come into our medical practice who feel they need a particular procedure, but after our physicians consult with them, they may find that some other procedure may be better suited to their needs and expectations. For example, a tummy tuck can tighten the skin around the abdominal area, but it is a not a recommended solution to being overweight. We may suggest that a patient improve their diet and schedule a regular exercise routine to shed unwanted pounds, then come back for a follow-up consultation to determine if a tummy tuck is necessary. We have also informed many patients who think they may need a facelift for facial skin
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BY DR. KEITH KANNER After the long summer months, families have a natural tendency to get out of school-time sync and before you know it, school is back in session and there is an absence in needed structure and organization. Dr. Keith Kanner Pretty soon, things start to unravel, and a problem such as “not turning in assignments” is the dinner table issue. Sound familiar? It should, because this is normal. Having a “functional family” takes work, time, and a lot of love. But, it works. In fact, parents who practice “functional parenting” produce the most “functional” children. Studies show that the more a teenager is comfortably independent (they don’t act out too much), the more successful they are in college and after-college life. Yep. Making your kids do some simple tasks really make a difference. It also makes them less entitled and nicer people. The funny thing is that “functional parenting” involves only two simple principles: holding kids accountable for their capable attributes, and love. Put these two ingredients together and “ Bam,” you have a functional child and fami-
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‘Best Friends’ calendar photo fundraiser is Sept. 30 There are only 33 days left to submit snapshots to the Escondido Humane Society’s Best Friends Calendar Photo Fundraiser. The tax-deductible entry donation of $25 supports animal rehabilitation and adoption programs at the Escondido Humane Society, so every entry means a happier life for a pet still waiting to become someone’s special pinup star. Eleven winning photographs will appear as the famous Pets of the Month, and the first 50 entries that meet contest guidelines will be featured in the calendar’s Community Collage. Every completed entry receives a complimentary high-quality calendar. The regular suggested donation is $20 per calendar. Anyone can submit their favorite snapshot, but photos must contain only animals (no people), and copyrighted photographs are not accepted. High-resolution, horizontal-layout photos are preferred. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.escondidohumanesociety.org or picked up at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Completed entry forms and photos can be e-mailed to calendar@escondidohumanesociety.org. For more information, call (760) 888-2235.
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DEL MAR $1,399,000 5BR/3BA
14130 Bahamas Cove Kerry Shine, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (858) 382-5496
Closed Setpember 5, 2013
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RANCHO SANTA FE $959,000 16135 Via Madera Circa E Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3BR/2BA Mary Heon,Coldwell Banker (619) 888-7653 $1,349,000-$1,399,000 16926 Via De Santa Fe Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3BR/3BA Patricia Kramer,Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty (858) 945-4595 $2,590,000 6804 Farms View Court Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 756-6355 5BR/5.5BA K.Ann Brizolis/hosts: M. Rozansky & L. Golden Prudential CA Realty $2,599,000 6036 Rancho Diegueno Sat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5BR/5.5BA Hoff Ghani,Prudential CA Realty (858) 519-2329 $2,850,000 15140 Las Planideras St Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2BR/2.5BA Becky & June Campbell Coldwell Banker (858) 449-2027 $3,390,000 4540 Los Pinos Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm K.Ann Brizolis/host: D.Henry,Prudential CA Realty (858) 756-6355 6BR/7.5BA $3,395,000 5859 Linea Del Cielo Sat 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5BR/6BA Susan Loban,Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty (858) 204-9481 $3,995,000 4476 Los Pinos Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/4.5BA Linda Sansone/host: R. Cushman,Willis Allen (858) 945-6037 $4,695,000 6024 LaGranada Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Susan Loban Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty (858) 204-9481 4BR/5BA
Closed September 4, 2013
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SOLANA BEACH $1,075,000 4BR/2.5BA
654 Santa Alicia J. Ambrogio & S. Hardcastle-Taylor,Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (619) 261-4808
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Listed September 2, 2013 $1,300,000
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September 5, 2013
Rancho Santa Fe Review
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