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Committee recommends roundabout in Del Mar BY KRISTINA HOUCK With approval from the city’s Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee, Del Mar recently moved another step closer to its first roundabout. The advisory committee on Feb. 22 voted to recommend a roundabout over other alternatives at the intersection of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and San Dieguito Drive. “I think this is going to be a huge improvement,” said Committee Chairman Ira Sharp.
The roundabout was originally proposed as part of a citywide sidewalk improvement project, but after neighbors voiced concerns, the traffic calming device was pulled for a separate study. Located just southwest of the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the proposed roundabout would be about 100 feet in diameter with a 64-foot inner circle. It would include curbs, gutters, pedestrian ramps, sidewalks and landscaping to slow speeds and improve safety. “I think the roundabout will improve flow,”
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ith sole possession of the Palomar League championship on the line, Torrey Pines left nothing to chance. The Falcons defeated Canyon Crest Academy 71-50 in a league finale for both teams on Feb. 19. Sierra Campisano scored 38 points and had 19 rebounds and 11 blocked shots to lead the Falcons. Isabella Hoang and Rachel Chen added 13 and nine points, respectively. The victory followed a 53-42 league win against Mt. Carmel on Feb. 16 in which Campisano scored 24 points and had 16 rebounds and five blocked shots. The Falcons improved to 9-1 in league and 21-6 overall for the season. — Report by Gideon Rubin
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said Jeff Barnouw, one of several residents who spoke in support of the roundabout. “It will slow things down when there’s a lot of traffic but not congestion. I think that’s important because it’s a very dangerous place for people to try to walk.” Several other neighbors, however, spoke against the project. Two others opted not to speak but submitted slips in opposition of the project. “It’s about figuring out a way to mitigate traffic,” said nearby resident Arnold Wiesel. He SEE ROUNDABOUT, A22
BY KAREN BILLING The last remaining group of employees in the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) received its 12.5 percent salary boost on Feb. 18. The district and the classified employees represented by the California Schools Employees Association reached an agreement on the new three-year contract through 2018 on Feb. 1. Paired with raises for SDUHSD certificated teachers, four assistant superintendents and management, confidential and supervisory employees, the net effect of the salary increases represents a $1.1 million increase in cost to the district. The agreement was reached through interest-based and collaborative negotiations and was posted online for public review on Feb. 2. Matthew Colwell, president of the CSEA Chapter, said all of the talks were civil and both sides left happy with the outcome. The agreement includes the addition of a salary step SEE RAISES, A22
Water district continues to move toward rate increases BY JOE TASH Santa Fe Irrigation District directors got their first look at a draft “cost of service” study at their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, a document that makes the case for rate increases to generate an additional 9 percent in revenue for the district for each of the next three years. The study analyzed the district’s revenue needs in future years to cover operations, maintenance,
Under the proposed rate plan, customers who use the least amount of water — and those who use the most — would see the highest percentage increases in their bills. capital improvements and other costs. It also offered recommendations for meeting those revenue needs in a way that spreads costs equitably among customers and also meets legal requirements, said district staff at Thursday’s meeting.
While the proposed rate increases would generate 9 percent more revenue each year, the impact on individual customers would vary based on such factors as the amount of water they use and the size of the water line serving their homes. Some
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SB School board member, Casa De Amistad nominated for awards BY KRISTINA HOUCK In recognition of their work in the school district, the Solana Beach School Board recently nominated Dr. Debra Schade and Casa De Amistad for San Diego County School Boards Association’s “Honoring Our Own” Awards. Acknowledging her vision and leadership in the development of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs throughout the district, the school board nominated Schade as “School Board Member of the Year.” With a belief that students should learn coding and technical education in software language before they leave elementary school, Schade has researched and supported computer-programming opportunities for all Solana Beach School District students. The district launched coding courses for sixth graders as part of a pilot program in 2013. At Schade’s request, representatives from the district attended the first California STEM Symposium
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that same year, and that’s when the group agreed to move forward with a new STEM vision. Following the symposium, the district created its Envision Team, consisting of teachers, principals, parents and administrators. Schade, who was elected to the board in 2002, participated at every meeting, championing innovative curriculum. “We all know that the program is a culmination of so many people’s efforts,” board president Vicki King said during the Jan. 14 board meeting. “We thank
everybody for the work that they’ve done, but, in particular, we, as a board, get to nominate one of our own for this exciting award.” Since then, the district expanded its STEM program to include arts and research. In just three years, the district redesigned STREAM Discovery Labs at every school. Today, fulltime Teachers on Special Assignment, or TOSAs, develop and deliver curriculum that is coordinated with classroom teachers and grade levels at every site. “Dr. Schade’s drive and
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passion for students inspires each one of us on the Solana Beach School Board,” the board said in its nomination letter. “As School Board Member of the Year for San Diego County her vision and passion for STEM can be shared with others and ripple across the region.” The school board also nominated Casa de Amistad as “Community Partner of the Year.” The Solana Beach-based nonprofit organization provides educational mentoring and tutoring services to underserved SEE AWARDS, A21
SDUHSD to offer students Seal of Biliteracy on diplomas BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District will now award qualifying students with the California State Seal of Biliteracy on their graduation diplomas, recognizing students who have obtained proficiency in two or more languages. “The Seal of Biliteracy award program encourages students to pursue biliteracy and will promote the district’s commitment that every student graduates prepared and equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers and a diverse 21st century society,” said Manuel Zapata, the English learner program director. “It’s a statement of accomplishment for the students, recognizing and celebrating their efforts to be biliterate by earning a seal.” The district will inform all high school students this month about the opportunity to prepare and apply for the seal — students who meet the requirements will see it affixed to their diplomas starting with the class of 2016. Rachel Scherba, who heads up Diegueno Middle School’s Dual Language Immersion program, said by offering the seal, the district will join five others in San Diego and hundreds in the state in honoring students that have become biliterate. Scherba said the seal would recognize the achievements of students in the dual language immersion program, which started locally at the district’s feeder school, Capri Elementary School, 13 years ago. SDUHSD will graduate its first group of students this June. Scherba said the seal would also honor the efforts of students in world language classes who work really hard to be biliterate, such as students in Japanese classes at San Dieguito. The seal will also recognize the district’s English language learners who have overcome the “daunting” challenge to become proficient in English and score well on standardized tests. “Thank you to the district’s leadership team for recognizing this symbol of skills that are so important to our future,” Scherba said.
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Del Mar council OKs $25,000 for undergrounding consulting services BY KRISTINA HOUCK In an effort to explore undergrounding Del Mar’s utilities, the City Council on Feb.16 approved a $25,000 expenditure from the general fund contingency for a consultant to estimate costs. The community has long identified undergrounding utility poles as a top priority, but the last undergrounding project along a portion of Camino del Mar was completed almost four years ago. At the request of council liaisons Deputy Mayor Terry Sinnott and Councilman Al Corti, the Finance Committee began researching a
long-term project about a year ago. Dan Quirk, chairman of the subcommittee working on the project, said he spoke with representatives from San Diego Gas & Electric, who explained that costs are based on the number of poles and linear feet. Quirk counted about 377 poles in the city and calculated approximately 53,000 linear feet. At approximately $450 per linear foot, the subcommittee estimated it will cost about $25 million to underground all utility poles in Del Mar except for some along Via de la Valle and near the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Still, the subcommittee
requested an independent estimate. “This would be a large project, certainly, and we’d need the independent expertise of a consultant out there,” said Quirk, a five-year resident of Del Mar. The city currently receives funding for undergrounding from a surcharge on electric bills, which Assistant City Manager Mark Delin said has been declining in recent years. Five years ago it was in the $80,000 range, he said, and now it is closer to $50,000. Based on the Finance Committee’s research, city staff estimates a citywide undergrounding project could cost at least $30 million and up to $50
million. “At $50,000 a year, it will take us 550 years to underground Del Mar utilities,” Delin said. Del Mar considered a citywide undergrounding project about 15 years ago that had similar estimated costs, but utilities in some neighborhoods have gone underground since then. That project, Quirk explained, never moved forward because residents did not want to increase property taxes. He added that the subcommittee has been researching other financing methods, such as a property transfer tax or a sales tax increase.
Surfrider joins Solana Beach to defend seawall policy BY PHIL DIEHL The Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego chapter announced recently it will help defend Solana Beach against a 2014 lawsuit challenging the city’s proposed restrictions on the use of seawalls and other shoreline protection devices. The suit — filed by the Beach and Bluff Conservancy, a group of bluff-top homeowners — targets a Local Coastal Plan developed by Solana Beach in cooperation with the California Coastal Commission.
The plan, which is designed to guide coastal development, allows seawalls only under limited circumstances, such as imminent danger to property, and requires mitigation fees for their construction. The lawsuit claims the requirements and fees are excessive and an unfair burden. Solana Beach is the only city in San Diego County still awaiting the Coastal Commission’s approval of the plan. Attorneys for the property owners group could not be reached for
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The city’s entire western edge, about 1.7 miles long, is covered by homes and condominiums built at the edge of a fragile, 80-foot-high bluff that is frequently buffeted by winter waves.
Del Mar keeps 1 percent of the current 8 percent sales tax, which Quirk said totals about $1.6 million. If the sales tax was increased to 9 percent, Del Mar would retain the raise, resulting in $3.2 million. “That could very comfortably finance a $25 million bond at about 3 percent at the current borrowing cost,” said Quirk, noting that it could be a “popular” option with voters because sales tax in the city is primarily paid by visitors rather than residents. “We’re not looking to gauge victors, but we do think this could be well received by the voting public,” he said. Surfrider’s San Diego County policy manager, Julia Chunn-Heer, said the group chose to help the city defend against the Beach and Bluff Conservancy case because the issues are paramount to the foundation. “Our primary concern is really representing and protecting the interests of the public, and protecting access to the coast,” Chunn-Heer said. Surfrider has consistently fought to limit seawalls because they contribute to coastal erosion and result in a private use of public property. A hearing on the lawsuit is scheduled for March 25 in San Diego Superior Court, said Angela Howe, an attorney for Surfrider. — Phil Diehl is a writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Local author to speak at Power of Collaboration Global Summit BY LOIS ALTER MARK “We need to see and understand that together we are better,” said Dave Austin, a locally-based mental performance coach whose new book, “Be A Beast,” has already hit number one in 22 categories in the United States, Australia, Japan, Canada, Germany and the U.K. The local resident will be bringing his empowering message to the third annual Power of Collaboration Global Summit at the United Nations where he has been invited to speak on Feb. 29. “At the U.N., I will be talking about how to bring more collaboration so everyone wins at a higher level,” he explained. “Even though we have differences and different needs, each individual can have an impact to create the change we seek. I have been asked to speak on how the change comes from within and how we get our minds to work for us rather than against us.” That’s something with which Austin has had a great deal of experience. His company, Extreme Focus, has achieved remarkable results bringing out top performances in professional and Olympic athletes, business leaders and members of the military using a unique program it calls Beast Training. That title is not just metaphor. Animals figure prominently in Austin’s training, and the subtitle of his book is “Unleash Your Animal Instincts for Performance Driven Results.” “We use animals as triggers to instantly put you into the correct action,” he said. “Each animal has a special gift we can learn from, and when you understand how to use these in your own life, it becomes second nature. So when
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pressure hits, the image of the animals helps you stay present and alert so you don’t just go back into a habitual reaction.” In fact, although the average retention rate after a person has attended a workshop is about 13 percent, Austin found that using the animal anchors resulted in a 92 percent retention rate. “The animal imagery makes the lessons memorable, which makes them very practical,” he said. The results speak for themselves. In his more than 20 years of coaching, Austin has helped four Major League baseball players become MVPs for their teams and worked with tennis player Vince Spadia to help him rise from number 350 in the world rankings into the top
50 in six months, earning the record for biggest advance in one year of any player in the history of the ATP Tour. He also accompanied the U.S. Olympic Team to the World Cup in Scotland, where they had their best results ever. “Players come to me because they feel like they’re not playing at their full potential,” said Austin. “Learning how to use nerves as a powerful weapon rather than the great distractor is another reason.” Once people started to see Austin’s accomplishments, they began asking him to speak at business conventions and work as a private coach to executives. Because his program translates easily from the sports field, it has enabled him to help clients in every aspect of their lives. “Playing a sport is a high pressure situation with a scoreboard, and you have to be extremely focused to perform well,” said Austin. “In life, we may not have a scoreboard or have millions watching, but if we use the same mental discipline, we can each be a
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Carmel Valley man to be honored at Just in Time for Foster Youth gala BY JOE TASH Marty Goodman uses the know-how gained through his 30-year business career to help nonprofit agencies achieve their goals. “I call myself a recovering entrepreneur,” said Goodman, a Carmel Valley resident who will be honored March 12 by a San Diego-based organization that provides services for foster youth as they transition to independent, adult lives. Goodman will be honored at an annual fundraising gala, “Walk the Talk,” held by Just in Time for Foster Youth, which will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Goodman, who now invests in and manages real estate, has started several businesses during his career. One venture grew out of his own desire as a parent to encourage and reward good behavior by his children. The result was an iPhone app called Kid Pointz that awarded points for such things as completing homework or household chores, which could then be exchanged for rewards such as toys, or a special outing with mom or dad. At its peak, before it was purchased by a family travel company, the app had a million users, Goodman said. Several years ago, Goodman decided to turn his experience toward the realm of philanthropy, and he joined the San Diego chapter of a group called Social Venture Partners, or SVP, which invests both money and volunteer time with charitable organizations.
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Through SVP, he came in contact with Just in Time for Foster Youth, and ended up leading a three-year partnership between the two organizations, which provides both financial and volunteer assistance for Just in Time. Among his efforts with Just in Time, said Goodman, are helping the group with planning, research and logistics, to help it expand and provide more assistance to transitioning foster youth. Goodman and his wife, physician Ellyn Levine, have four teenagers. Goodman said he was moved to learn that many
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“It’s really meeting, coaching, guiding them through a little bit, being a caring adult who wants to make a difference in their life,” Goodman said. “It’s a lot easier and more gratifying than they would ever imagine.” When he’s not volunteering with Just in Time, Goodman is often traveling in his role as a member of SVP’s international board of directors, meeting with affiliates in such locations as India, Japan and China. This month, he was scheduled to embark on a trip to Australia and South Korea to meet with SVP affiliates. He’s also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches a real estate course in the MBA program, and in 2015 he joined the board of advisors for the Center for Peace and Commerce at the University of San Diego. For more information or to purchase tickets to the “Walk the Talk” gala, visit www.jitfosteryouth.org
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Author Owen Sheers’ new novel is a page turner BY JOE TASH From the first line of his novel, “I Saw a Man,” Owen Sheers lets his readers know they are in for a suspenseful ride. “The event that changed all of their lives happened on a Saturday afternoon in June, just minutes after Michael Turner - thinking the Nelsons’ house was empty - stepped through their back door,” begins the book, which was published in 2015 by Nan E. Talese/Doubleday. Sheers, who lives in a village in the Black Mountain region of Wales with his wife and daughter, was the featured author at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society. His book is a combination of suspenseful page-turner and morality play. Sheers skillfully weaves together different story lines, revealing critical information in due time as the reader is drawn into the story. Three main characters all commit morally questionable acts, and it is up to readers to determine for themselves who are the true heroes or villains. “I’ve always been interested, as a reader and a writer, in books that ask as many if not more questions than they answer,” said Sheers, a novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter, in an interview before his literary society talk. The action takes place around the world — from an American desert, to homes and natural settings in central London, to a remote outpost in Pakistan. And his three main characters — an immersion journalist, a financier and a drone pilot — are full of contradictions.
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reader and writer, was with poetry, and he later turned to prose and fiction. His first prose book was “The Dust Diaries,” an account of his own travels in Zimbabwe, as he sought to learn about the work of his great-great-uncle, Arthur Cripps, a writer and social activist for African rights. That book, which was written as a journal, with some entries directly addressed to his uncle, was published in 2004. Sheers has also written plays, and co-wrote the screenplay for his debut novel, “Resistance,” which was made into an independent film. The book imagines an occupation of Great Britain by Nazi forces during World War II. It was set in a remote Welsh valley and published in 2009. In writing “I Saw a Man,” Sheers sought to depart from his earlier work by penning a contemporary book “in every sense of the word,” he said. Sheers said he was pleased with the film adaptation of “Resistance,” and the rights of his new book have also been optioned for the screen. He does not plan to work on the screenplay for “I Saw a Man,” however, preferring to move on to a new writing project. While he is optimistic about the prospects of a film version of “I Saw a Man” making it to the silver screen, he said, “In terms of the film world, until you’re walking into the cinema to see the film, don’t ever assume anything will happen.” For more information, visit www.owensheers.co.uk
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Del Mar Heights families support Feeding America San Diego BY KRISTINA HOUCK Several first grade families from Del Mar Heights School recently helped fight hunger in San Diego. “I feel fortunate to live in this community and wanted to teach my daughter that not everyone has what we have,” said Rebecca Conner, mother of Del Mar Heights first grader Crystal Conner. “It is important to give back.” Seven students volunteered at Feeding America San Diego Feb. 6, when the 6- and 7-year-olds sorted hundreds of pounds of food with their parents. Conner coordinated the volunteer event for her daughter and her classmates after she and her 7-year-old visited and volunteered at Feeding America San Diego in the fall. The nonprofit organization is devoted to feeding the hungry, advocacy and education. “In our first time going there, I felt like it was an age appropriate event for first graders,” said Conner, whose family lives in Carmel Valley. “I wanted to start introducing the concept of giving back to the community.” Not long after the trip with her daughter, she started planning the trip for 20. The 90-minute session was so successful, the mother-daughter duo is returning to Feeding America San Diego in March with Del Mar Heights Daisy Troop 4501. “I just want our kids to realize that we’re all not so fortunate,” Conner said. “Part of having what we have comes with responsibility in that we do need to find ways to give back to the community. We’re
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Del Mar Heights families recently volunteered at Feeding America San Diego. Jason, Crystal and Rebecca Conner pictured at left in middle row. all in this together; we can only help ourselves by helping others.” Founded in 2007, Feeding America San Diego is the leading hunger-relief organization in the county, distributing healthy food to people struggling with hunger. The organization fights hunger
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CV students win Regional National Science Bowl Carmel Valley Middle School team advances to National Finals in Washington, D.C.
Canyon Crest Academy’s Science Olympiad participants and finalists
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CCA students win Olympiad Competition Total of 71 awards, including 11 gold, captured by Canyon Crest Academy
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ix Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) teams participated recently against 26 local high schools in competitions featuring 23 events balanced between earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. The CCA teams brought home a total of 71 awards, including 11 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to create a passion for learning science by supporting district, county, state and national level competitions with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence. With this achievement, CCA earned first place in the regional competition and thereby qualifies for the state Science Olympiad tournament to be held in April.
CCA Organization Committee (left to right: Bhairav Chidambaram, Alice Schweiger, Eshan Nichani, Peter Zhu and Noah Larky)
CCA’s Creative Writing Club to hold free middle school writing workshop series
Julia Camilleri (right), club organizer, with local author Matthew Wolf
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Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club recently announced a series of free writing workshops for middle school students. Starting March 4, students can learn about plot, characterization, setting and much more from bestselling and award-winning published authors. The CCA Creative Writing Club is known for the coordination of the CCA Writers’ Conference, which recently hosted 200 students from 24 high schools all over San Diego at an all-day event featuring 22 writing workshops. Julia Camilleri, president of the CCA Creative Writing Club, is coordinating these workshops as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. She notes, “I was so inspired by attending the CCA Writers’ Conference as a freshman that I became president of the club. I wanted to ensure that my peers could enjoy the same inspirational and educational workshops. Now we’d like to help middle school students be inspired to develop their skills in creative writing.” This unique program will be held at the Carmel Valley Recreation Center, (3777 Townsgate Drive, San Diego) on Fridays from 3:30-5 p.m. Workshops will be given by authors alternating with workshop/critique group meetings facilitated by members of the CCA Creative Writing Club. These workshops are free and open to any middle school students. Pre-registration is required. Please email ccawritersconference@gmail.com to register with student’s name, grade, school and contact information.
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz recently announced that a team from Carmel Valley Middle School won their regional competition for the 2016 National Science Bowl (NSB) Feb. 20 at Arroyo Grande High School and are advancing to compete at the National Finals in Washington, D.C., in April. This year marks the 26th time the national competition has been held. “The National Science Bowl continues to be one of the premier academic competitions across the country, and prepares America’s students for future successes in some of the world’s fastest growing fields in research and engineering,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz. “I am honored to congratulate all of the competitors who are advancing to the national finals where they will continue to showcase their talents as top students in math and science.” The NSB brings together thousands of middle and high school students from across the country to compete in a fast-paced question-and-answer format where they solve technical problems and answer questions on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, physics and math. A series of 116 regional middle school and high school tournaments are being held across the country from January through March. Winners will advance to represent their areas at the National Science Bowl held from April 28 to May 2 in Washington, D.C., for the final middle school and high school competitions. The top 16 high school teams and the top 16 middle school teams in the National Finals will win $1,000 for their schools’ science departments. Prizes for the top two high school teams for the 2016 NSB will be announced at a later date. The high school team that won the 2015 NSB received a nine-day, all-expenses-paid science trip to Alaska, where they learned more about glaciology, marine and avian biology, geology and plate tectonics. The second-place high school team at the 2015 NSB won a five-day, fully guided adventure tour of several national parks, which included a whitewater rafting trip. More than 14,000 students compete in the NSB each year. For more information, visit www.science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb/
Carmel Valley resident makes Dean’s List at Pepperdine University Carmel Valley native Julia Howe has been named to the Seaver College Dean’s List at Pepperdine University for the Fall 2015 semester.
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Canyon Crest Academy Wrestling Division 3 Success On Saturday, Feb. 20, at Del Norte High School, the Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) wrestling team had their best finish in 10 years at the CIF Division 3 high school wrestling championship. CCA will be sending four varsity wrestlers to the San Diego CIF Masters tournament to be held next weekend. For the first time in 10 years, CCA has sent more than one wrestler to the San Diego-wide championships that will ultimately select wrestlers to compete in the 2016 California CIF State Championship. Senior Sean McDowell (122 lbs) was the only returning wrestler that had made it to the Masters tournament in past years. This year he will be joined by Greyson Olep (junior - 162 lbs), Anthony Carillo (senior 134 lbs) and Drake Taylor (sophomore - 172 lbs). The Canyon Crest Academy team had been plagued by injuries with returning juniors David Seidel and Mathew Gillcrist both injured for the last weeks of the season. The tournament featured 19 high schools from the San Diego and Imperial area with wrestlers having to have accumulated qualifying points throughout the season. Strong performances were also turned in by Kenton Olep (junior), Kevin Ding (senior), Chris French (senior), Brendan Anapoell (junior), Alex Jou (senior) and Leon Idelchik (junior). “The team’s performance is a true testament to their work ethic...through injuries, illnesses and a heavy load of school work they fought for their successes”, stated assistant varsity coach Dallin Young.
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2015-2016 CCA Wrestling Team The success by the CCA team is remarkable given the school’s lack of a football team that can often supply heavier weight class participants. Despite this, the team has been building success for the past five years under the leadership of varsity coach Connor
Nesseler (also a history teacher at Earl Warren Middle School). “CCA wrestling is on the rise. This team stands to be the top performing class since the program entered Division 3. I can’t say enough how proud I am of each and every one of the individuals
who competed this year, and although not all wrestlers reached their ultimate goal, I can say with confidence that each one of them evolved into a better man. I feel honored that I am given the opportunity to lead them.”
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Torrey Pines senior nominated to National Society of High School Scholars Based on her outstanding academic achievements at Torrey Pines High School, Carly Auerbach was selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The announcement was made by Susan Thurman, scholarship director at NSHSS. Membership is by invitation only. Formed in 2002 by James W. Lewis and Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, NSHSS recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and helps
Carly Auerbach to advance the goals and aspirations of high-achieving millennials through unique learning experiences, scholarships,
internships, international study and peer networks. “I was excited to be recognized,” said Carly Auerbach. “This is an unexpected honor.” NSHSS members become lifetime members. At each step along the way, from high school to college to career, NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions. Currently, there are Society members in 160 countries. For more information, visit www.nshss.org.
Del Mar Hills students with the items collected for the Welcome Bags.
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Del Mar Hills Academy students gather donations for Ronald McDonald House
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Guitar orchestra forming Guitarists of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s upcoming session. The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra Spring session theme is “French Songs and Flamenco,” and includes selections such as La Vie en Rose, Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, pieces by Leo Delibes, and gypsy jazz style piece Bossa Dorado. All of the pieces have been adapted for four or more parts in a guitar orchestra. The session begins March 14 and goes through early June, with concerts on May 19 and June 3. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7
to 9 p.m. at Ranch View Baptist Church, 415 Rancho Santa Fe Rd., in Encinitas. The orchestra is comprised of 30 - 40 local guitarists from beginning through advanced levels who learn classical guitar technique and ensemble skills under the supervision of noted local guitar performers and teachers Peter Pupping and William Wilson. The orchestra is divided into four to eight sections with multiple players on each part. For more information, the guitar orchestra’s registration tab, or contact Peter Pupping at Guitar Sounds, (760) 943-0755 or peter@guitarsounds.com.
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TPHS alum Fritz on the fast track to stardom
BY DON NORCROSS Sitting at a Mexico City airport gate recently for a flight to Acapulco, TPHS alum Taylor Fritz downplayed the recent flood of attention. The New York Times called for an interview. So did CNN and Tennis magazine. On Feb. 14, the 18-year-old Fritz lost to the seventh-ranked player in the world, Japan’s Kei Nishikori, in the final of the Memphis Open, 6-4, 6-4. The newsworthy hook: Fritz became the youngest American to reach an ATP World Tour final since another player with San Diego County roots, 17-year-old Michael Chang, back in 1989. “It’s a great feeling, knowing I’m on the right track,” said Fritz, who won the U.S. Open junior championship last September in New York. “But I can’t get ahead of myself. I’ve got to keep working hard to make things happen.” Two days after the height of his nascent pro career, Fritz was reminded how difficult the life of a professional tennis player can be. Tuesday night, Feb. 16, he was dealt a first-round loss, 6-3, 6-3, by American Tim Smyczek in the Delray Beach Open at Delray Beach, Fla. The loss aside, Fritz is a player on the rise. On March 9, 2015, he was ranked 941st in the world. His ranking climbed to 102 after reaching the final in Memphis, where he earned $57,910. The strength of Fritz’s game is just that: his strength. At 6 feet, 4 inches tall, 185 pounds, he’s armed with a rocket serve likened to his idol, Pete Sampras, and booming groundstrokes.
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Taylor Fritz is just outside the world’s top 100 after reaching the final of the Memphis Open at age 18. “He’s a big ball-striker,” said former pro Brad Gilbert, now a leading TV commentator. Gilbert expects Fritz to climb into the top 50 in the next six months, adding, “The top 20 should be a no-brainer.” Fritz is blessed with tennis genetics. His mother, the former Kathy May, played professionally and was once ranked eighth in the world. His father, Guy, played professionally, too. Guy groomed his son’s game on the family’s backyard court since Taylor was 5. As a freshman at Torrey Pines High, Taylor won the CIF San Diego Section singles
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championship. “It makes me proud knowing I played alongside one of the country’s best juniors,” said Torrey Pines senior Sreeganesh Manoharan, the captain of this year’s team. “And now, he’s a rising star.” Fritz left Torrey Pines as a sophomore so he could be home-schooled and concentrate on tennis. A year ago, he thought he would go to college for at least a year before turning pro. Those plans changed when his game blossomed. He reached the final of the French Open juniors before losing, advanced to the semis of
the Wimbledon juniors, then hoisted the trophy at the U.S. Open juniors. “I felt I had closure (to my junior career),” said Fritz, who played for the San Diego Aviators of World TeamTennis last summer. “There was nothing else to do.” Woody Blocher, the head teaching pro at Rancho Arbolitos Swim & Tennis Club in Poway, has coached Fritz for nearly 10 years. He called Fritz’s effort in Memphis “the tip of the iceberg. I think he can go all the way to the top. There’s no reason he can’t be one of the best, if not the best in the world, in my book.” Those who know tennis say Fritz is ingrained with something that cannot be taught: an innate ability to play well under pressure. “I don’t think he’s afraid to lose,” Blocher said. “I don’t think he fears anyone.” “He’s been a cool customer ever since Day 1,” said Derek Miller, head tennis pro at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club, where Fritz often practiced. “He has the demeanor and coolness of a top-10 player.” At Memphis, Fritz beat 29th-ranked Steve Johnson in straight sets, with both going to a tiebreaker. His quarterfinal and semifinal matches stretched to three sets. Guy Fritz said his son has hated losing for as long as he can remember. “We’d be in the backyard playing, and he didn’t want to come off that court until he beat me,” Guy said. “His mom would be saying, ‘Dinner’s getting cold.’ I saw something there. This kid, he never gives up.” Norcross is a SD Union-Tribune freelance writer.
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San Diego STARS Baseball hosts Korean All-Star Team
BY WILLIAM BUTLER The San Diego STARS Baseball Academy 12U Team hosted an elite squad from The Republic of Korea recently on one of the baseball fields of the Scripps Ranch Recreation Center. The Korean All-Star Team is playing a series of matches against some of the better 12U teams in Southern California. Team Korea is made up of about three dozen of their best 12-year old baseball players; from this group, coaches will select the 18 or so athletes who will represent Korea this year in international baseball competition. The San Diego STARS is one of the best and oldest travel baseball teams in California. STARS teams have played and won in international tournaments as far away as Beijing, China and Brisbane, Australia. Team Korea fielded a bevy of outstanding pitchers who threw both heat and deceptive change-up curves for strikes, walking only one batter during the game while striking out 12. The Stars countered with two pitchers, JuJu Padilla and Ivan Motas, who were equally productive. Korea started hot, with two hits and a run in the top of the first inning. Outstanding pitching and defense by the visitors kept the Stars off the scoreboard for the first five innings, as Team Korea added a run in the 5th to lead 2-0 headed into the final at bat for the Stars. Hustle and opportunistic base running coupled with a couple of well placed hits enabled the STARS to draw even at 2-2. That is how the game ended
San Diego STARS 12U Baseball Team recently hosted Team Korea in an international match. after six innings and 2 hours of fierce competition. A tie was a fitting ending to the game, as neither team deserved to lose after playing so well and battling so hard throughout the game. STARS Head Coach Anthony Soto and Assistant Coach Jeff Whitton stressed to their players in the team meeting following the game the importance of sound fundamentals and competing until the last pitch in building an
exceptional team. The STARS had just earned a tie with one of the best age group teams in the world and should be proud of their accomplishment. STARS Manager and former San Diego Padre Kevin Ward was on an overseas business trip and could not be at the game. The day ended with handshakes and an exchange of gifts. The STARS wished the Korean athletes the best of luck in their baseball competition and a great visit to So. California.
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Senior Night for Torrey Pines soccer
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he Torrey Pines High School girls soccer team celebrated Senior Night on Feb. 11. Seniors Allie Omens, Jena Rasmussen, Christina Bragado, Sarah Trissel, Alexa Hozouri and Nicole Morris were joined by family members for special recognition.
TPHS soccer seniors Allie Omens, Jena Rasmussen, Christina Bragado, Sarah Trissel, Alexa Hozouri and Nicole Morris.
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OUR READERS WRITE Change needed for Del Mar Design Review Board process I love a lot about Del Mar. I married my wife in my backyard in Del Mar. I am raising my two young children in Del Mar. I love our library and our parks and all of the things that we all enjoy so much about Del Mar. But one thing I don’t love about Del Mar is the DRB (Design Review Board) process. I recently spent over $200,000 in various fees and over 15 months getting to the point that I could renovate my home, turning some of my neighbors into ardent adversaries along the way. Based on discussions with others in our community, my experience is fairly common. The current DRB process is a pox and needs change. Our city council has created an Ad-Hoc Development Review Process Citizens Advisory Committee to look at the development process. Having attended their meetings, I was disappointed with the toothless work product that was presented after 14 or so meetings. I ask fellow Del Martians and our city council to consider implementing these four simple changes to the DRB process: 1. That in order to serve on the DRB, one must have gone through the DRB process as an applicant in the past 10 years. 2. Because the DRB is affecting property rights and home values, that only Del Mar homeowners be eligible to serve on the DRB. 3. That prior to any public DRB hearing, to the extent a development application is contested by neighbors within 300 feet of a project, all parties must submit to a single private professional mediation session attended by any interested neighbors and the applicant. A rolling chair or member of the DRB should attend these sessions as a DRB liaison. The goal of the session would be to get to agreement on outstanding issues, attempting to turn the calendared DRB hearing into more of a rubber stamp and less of a public airing of conflict between neighbors. The applicant would pay for the first session and the cost would be shared by the remaining interested parties thereafter for non-mandatory mediation sessions. 4. Lastly, because applicants resent being treated differently than others have in the past, city council should initiate a process to make
the DRO and the DRB process as objective as possible. This could be done by creating “findings” for each application generating precedent for how future contested development applications will be treated. I am interested in a DRB that is understanding of and invested in the outcomes of the applicants, and generating more certainty and objectivity for the applicant and the community; and as important, ending DRB generated friction between neighbors. Mark L. Baum, Del Mar
Surprise . . . Surprise …Surprise! At the Feb. 1 Del Mar City Council meeting two items you may find of interest: 1. Vacancy for the Design Review Board filled by the “incumbent,” strongly supported by Preserve Del Mar. The unsuccessful applicant earned a degree from UC Berkeley in Architecture. However, she is not a member of Preserve Del Mar. The Ad Hoc Design Review Committee heard testimony from every participating architect. The architects pleaded for Design Review Board members to have design/architectural background and a knowledgeable skill set in dealing with construction documents. 2. Vacancy for the Planning Commission was filled by an additional member of Preserve Del Mar. Two other applicants, myself included, were unsuccessful. In fairness to the city council, I was not available for the interview process and did not expect the council’s support. Applications are currently available for a vacancy on the Ad Hoc Committee charged with reviewing the Design Review Process, a committee formed at the urgency of Preserve Del Mar. The identification of problems was presented to the council Feb. 16. The Ad Hoc Committee will now go forward with more discussion and eventually come up with solutions that will be recommended to the council for approval. Rest assured, at no time has there been any discussion to simplify the process and/or reduce costs (estimated to be $50,000 to get in front of the Design Review Board for the first time). The KISS approach (keep it simple stupid) is nowhere in sight.
Place your bets with the house that the vacancy on the Ad Hoc Design Review Committee will be filled with another Preserve Del Mar/Sandpiper supporter. Future bet—in a few more months, the Ad Hoc Committee will present recommendations to the city council. These recommendations will call for additional building restrictions throughout the city along with higher costs to applicants. A majority of the current city council will vote in favor of adoption. If you believe this practice is a fair and balanced approach to how our city should operate, then you’re in good hands. I find just the opposite. I feel this behavior to be politics at its worst and totally unfair representation. It appears that we’re gearing up for a revitalization of the Greens vs Grays which I’m told no one wants to revisit. Jan Kinney, Del Mar
Kudos to Solana Beach City Council for providing responsive leadership After the initial median monument at Lomas Santa Fe Drive and Highland Drive was installed it was determined by many citizens (through the “Next Door Solana Beach” blog) that it was not as safe and as welcoming as it was originally intended to be. A number of people responded that the monument was too high, too dark and just unwelcoming…not what the City Council intended for an entry monument. Someone had even written in chalk on the monument “Fort Solana Beach” and I even saw where someone also wrote “take down.” Once the city council was notified, they took quick and decisive action to fix the monument and make it more reflective of the original drawings that the Council voted on. I remember sending an email to the Council members and City Manager on Dec. 5 advising them of my disappointment in the appearance of the monument that east side residents had waited so long for. By Dec. 7, I had received emails from Mayor Lesa Heebner and Deputy Mayor David Zito indicating that the monument would be modified starting the following Wednesday. The overhead lighting at the corner was also
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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) repaired and the monument now stands as a safe and proud “Welcome to Solana Beach.” Thank you to Mayor Heebner, Deputy Mayor Zito, Councilmembers and City staff for listening, being responsive, deliberative, and acting in the best interests of all of our residents and visitors. Walter Oliver, Solana Beach
Issues regarding ‘The Preserve at Torrey Highlands’ The office complex proposed by Cisterra Development, strangely called The Preserve at Torrey Highlands, would be the only project inside Del Mar Mesa Preserve. Owned by city, state and federal agencies, Del Mar Mesa Preserve surrounds the 11-acre site on three sides at the eastern end. The 900-acre Del Mar Mesa Preserve was created from a complicated combination of taxpayer land purchases, property owner land trades for increased housing density, and a ballot measure that ensured routing SR56 around this habitat intensive area. DMM Preserve contains popular recreational
trails for hikers, horse and bike riders, and naturalists. All similar projects are outside the park. And so, the project needs a Community Plan Amendment similar to what was required of One Paseo developers. This is a major zoning change requiring City Council approval, taking into account whether there is sufficient community benefit to make such a change. It is up to the project developers to convince the public, who owns Del Mar Mesa Preserve and enjoys a quiet outdoor nature experience, and maybe themselves, that a University City-style, 450,000 square-foot, 5-, 6- and 7-story office complex covering the entire 11-acre site inside the preserve has enough community benefit to merit the its impacts to this cherished community asset. Lisa Ross, President, Friends of Del Mar Mesa
Stripper poles and bottomless girls Never did I think I would see a stripper pole in use at Powerhouse Park, but then lots of things seem to be changing these days. Last fall, at the end of a Saturday
morning beach jog, my friend George and I stumbled onto two young girls being photographed in bikinis and stiletto heels while striking provocative poses on a portable stripper pole. This wasn’t in someone’s back yard or in a garage, but on the grass at our Powerhouse Park. At first I wasn’t going to say anything, I usually don’t confront people on their public behavior. But this day, it felt like a line had been crossed. I approached one of the girl’s two photographers about the appropriateness of photographing nearly naked girls imitating strippers in a public park on a Saturday morning with families and kids all around. His answer: “There is nothing wrong here.” I suggested he rethink that. He told me that it was “Just girls in bikinis at a beach.” It’s not likely that we’ll see another stripper pole at Powerhouse Park anytime soon but who knows, perhaps some other young girls will admire the photos and think it a grand idea. Stripper pole or not, I’m certain we will once again be confronted with young girls wearing the now fashionable backless bathing suit bottoms again as our beaches warm up. You know, the ones that leave nothing to the
imagination from behind. And perhaps even more provocative is when these young ladies use only a short t-shirt or backpack as cover up when walking into town. What happened to putting on shorts or a Sarong when leaving the beach? As a frequent diner at Smash Burgers with our grandkids, I cringe when a young lady crosses at 15th street appearing to have nothing on at all from the waist down. It is asking too much to think that these young ladies will police themselves. And their parents appear to have abdicated any responsibility. Unless we, as a community, address these provocative developments, I only see things getting worse. Del Mar has a General Regulation in place (8.04.060) that clearly requires more coverage when in public. Now that we’re getting closer to beach season, I’m hoping other Del Mar neighbors will join me in encouraging our city counsel to require enforcement of this regulation. It won’t be easy, what young people consider acceptable keeps getting pushed. However, for the sake of our families and visitors, we need to draw a line. Brian Sipe, Del Mar
Nature and Culture International names new chairman
Nature and Culture International (NCI), a Del Mar-based conservation organization, welcomes a new Chairman of the Board as it enters its 20th year of saving tropical forests and the many plant and animal species that call them home. NCI was founded in 1996 by long-time Del Mar resident Ivan Gayler, who has led NCI’s efforts to protect millions of acres of endangered forests in Latin America. He previously served as president of the San Diego Museum of Man and as a member of the Director’s Cabinet of the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. In Gayler’s words, “While my title has changed, my commitment to saving endangered ecosystems and the people who call them home is unwavering. I will continue to stay active on the board, particularly in the role of attracting additional resources to the cause.” Now serving as Chairman is David Welborn, an Encinitas resident and former president of San Diego Coastkeeper. An avid outdoor enthusiast and kayaker, Welborn and his wife Ann Hunter Welborn have served on NCI’s Board of Directors for the past 12 years. They have been particularly instrumental in funding NCI’s conservation work in Alamos, Mexico, where NCI owns and operates a 15,000 acre reserve that protects jaguars and other key species, and serves as a
Ann Hunter Welborn and David Welborn beacon of environmental education for the community. In Welborn’s words, “I have witnessed NCI’s increasing impact as we accelerate toward our goal of protecting 20 million acres by 2020. I am eager to grow NCI’s community of supporters here in San Diego and throughout the United States.” Nature and Culture International is a 501(c)3
nonprofit whose mission is to protect the tropical forests of Latin America, which play a vital role in sustaining the planet’s biodiversity, climate and water cycle. NCI’s work takes them deep into the Amazon rainforest and high up in the Andes Mountains, where they work alongside indigenous communities and governments. Now, NCI is embarking on an ambitious
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Boob Ride for breast cancer The Boob Ride San Diego, a fundraising bike ride to find a cure for breast cancer, will be held on Saturday, April 16 in Solana Beach. The Boob Ride is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities and 100 percent of the proceeds go to breast cancer charities such as the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk, the Avon 39 Walk to End Breast Cancer and the Young Survival Coalition. The ride starts and finishes in Solana Beach and there are several route options. The routes are: • A-Cup, a 30-mile route that is mostly coastal, flat and scenic. The u-turn is in Carlsbad at the rest stop. • C-Cup, a 60-mile route that goes north through Camp Pendleton, meets the southbound Orange County riders and then returns to Solana Beach. • D-Cup, a 90-mile route that also goes through the base, but the return route is through the Elfin Forest and Ranch Santa Fe. This is a hilly and challenging ride, but a scenic course. A post ride party, raffle and awards ceremony will be held at Tidewater Tavern in Solana Beach. To register or for more information visit theboobride.org
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Bottom: Nathan Samudio, Jake Altman, Zach Isaacman, Zach Danon; Back: Danny Eisendrath, Head Coach James Meador, Nathan Lesher, Clark Caspersen, Miller Durham, Brandon Choy, Chopper Correia, Coach Rodger Meador, Nate Crater (not pictured: Kian Sanchez).
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CARMEL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY A TEAM WINS BIG 8 CHAMPIONSHIP Carmel Valley Middle School’s Field Hockey A Team won the league’s Big 8 Championship Game against Earl Warren Feb. 18 with a score of 2-0. The CVMS Bobcats were undefeated this season as they were expertly coached by Torrey Pines Seniors Gabi Jiminez and Farah Farjood.
Del Mar Powerhouse 11U put together a phenomenal weekend of baseball capturing their third title of the year at the XDS Long Ball tournament in San Clemente. In a tremendous team effort, the boys overcame a 3-0 deficit with 2 innings to go in the Championship game against a tough opponent from Riverside. The boys went 4-0 in the tournament which was highlighted by a 6-inning complete game from Nathan Lesher, a no-hitter in the semis by Zach Danon and a 6-inning complete game in the finals by Zach Isaacman. Del Mar Powerhouse is a premier travel baseball organization which offers competitive programs for children ages 8-14. Please contact Trent Tracy at powerhousebb@gmail.com for more information.
Classic Car Club of America to hold ‘Grand Classic’ car show in RSF
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PACIFIC TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to the Pacific Trails Middle School Field Hockey Team on its amazing first season and Big 8 Middle School championship. The girls worked hard throughout the season and came out with a win. Congratulations to all players for the outstanding season!
The San Diego/Palm Springs Region of the Classic Car Club of America is holding a “Grand Classic” car show on the lawn in front of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rancho Santa Fe residents are invited to come over to walk among the cars displayed and there is no admission charge. The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) is a National Club with members all over the world, who seek to further the restoration and preservation of distinctive motor cars produced between 1915 and 1948. There will be several residents with automobiles in the show from the local area as well as cars being shown from other areas, said Vicki Zeiger, Fairbanks Ranch resident who is
also on the board of the CCCA. What you will see are 35 to 40 of the finest examples of automotive craftsmanship of this era. There will be finely restored Packards, Cadillacs, Rolls-Royces and Pierce-Arrows, just to name a few of the marques on display. And, several cars displayed are former Pebble Beach winners.( As many people know, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is considered one of the premier car shows in the world.) You won’t see examples that are not original to the era or that have been modified at this event, said Zeiger. For examples of the types of cars that will be in the Rancho Santa Fe show, go to the Club’s website at www.classiccarclub.org or go on Facebook at San Diego/Palm Springs Region.
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Tackle the ‘3-4-50’ with Healthy Living Program BY ATHENA PHILIS-TSIMIKAS, M.D. hat do heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease have in common? They’re all serious chronic diseases, and they’re among the most prevalent in California. The California Department of Public Health estimates that 14 million Californians are living with at least one chronic condition, and more than half have multiple chronic diseases. Unlike an acute illness such as pneumonia which lasts for several weeks, a chronic condition lasts for months or even years; in some cases, it can last a lifetime. In addition to being among the leading causes of death, chronic diseases can lead to disabilities and decreased quality of life. Diabetes, for example, can cause blindness or amputations. Heart disease, which includes high blood pressure, can trigger a debilitating stroke. While a family history of disease and other factors may increase your risk of these chronic diseases, your lifestyle can play a major role in preventing them. To help you take steps to reduce your risk, Scripps is launching Healthy Living, an interactive education program to help the San Diego community tackle the 3-4-50: three behaviors (smoking, diet, physical activity) that contribute to four chronic diseases (cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease) that cause 50 percent of all deaths in San Diego and throughout the U.S. Healthy Living is a series of three educational sessions that help you learn practical ways to improve your health habits. The fun sessions provide lots of opportunities to practice your new skills and make them part of your lifestyle. The program is free, offered in both English and Spanish, and open to all residents of San Diego County, including at the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute in La Jolla.
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FROM ROUNDABOUT, A1 and others questioned the need for a traffic-calming device in an area that can get heavily congested. “Let traffic flow,” he said. “We don’t want to slow it down and compound an already impossible problem. Have a heart. Let’s listen to the residents.” In response, Public Works Director Eric Minicilli said the project stemmed from the long-established community plan, which calls for citywide improvements that discourage vehicles and make Del Mar more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly. “There was a desire to see reduced speeds in the community, to make it safer for
FROM WATER, A1 change from month to month based on water use. The issuance of the draft report is only the first step in a lengthy, legally-mandated process that must occur before rates can be raised. Next month, the board is scheduled to formally accept the cost of service study. A notice of the proposed rate increase will be mailed to district customers in April, and a public hearing will likely be held in May, after which the board could give final approval to the rate plan. Under that scenario, outlined in a district staff report, the earliest that the new, higher rates could take effect would be June 1. On Oct. 1, the board approved the rate plan by a 3-2 vote, with directors Greg Gruzdowich and Marlene King opposed. If the rate plan is ultimately approved by the board, the panel would have to vote each year on whether to raise rates by a maximum of 9 percent. The district did not raise rates in 2014 or 2015, instead absorbing rate increases by its wholesale suppliers and using reserves to make up the difference. District customers saw annual increases on their water bills from 2004 through 2013. Under the proposed rate plan, customers who use the least amount of water — and those who use the most — would see the highest percentage increases in their bills. Low-end users would be impacted by an increase on the fixed portion of their bill, while high-end users would be impacted by higher water rates. Those who use 150 units of water every two months — just above the district average —
FROM AWARDS, A2 children and teens in preschool through 12th grade. Casa de Amistad offers its after-school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. In August, the organization offers a summer enrichment program for kindergarten through sixth-grade students. “Casa de Amistad has made a positive impact in student achievement and learning by increasing homework completion and classroom participation, as well as improved grades,” the board said in its nomination letter. “Many of Casa de Amistad 12th grade students have applied to and have been accepted at a number of California’s top universities and the numbers continue to rise. Volunteers with STEM-based backgrounds help to reinforce the value of science and mathematics and encourage students to consider a career in STEM fields.” Casa de Amistad currently serves 204 students from Solana Beach School District, Del Mar
pedestrians and bicyclists,” Minicilli said. “That has always been a Del Mar goal, as far as I know, and it’s always been communicated to staff from council that that is something the folks in Del Mar want to see happen.” The intersection is already frequently used by pedestrians during the fair, racing season and special events, and now, River Path Del Mar is being extended. Minicilli pointed out that the city completed sidewalk improvements along a southeast portion of Jimmy Durante Boulevard toward the intersection last year. “Jimmy Durante Boulevard is a well-designed road,” Minicilli said. “It’s meant to carry cars at 40 miles an hour —
that’s what it’s been designed for. It does a good job of that. “Again, the thought process here was, we did want to make a change to that roadway to drop those speeds and make it more pedestrian-friendly,” he added. “That is truly why there is a project here.” An environmental impact report concluded that a roundabout is “environmentally superior” to other alternatives at the intersection. The report also looked at the possibility of installing a traffic signal as well as not making any improvements to the intersection. Speaking as a resident, Councilman Al Corti agreed that a roundabout is the best choice. “I think doing nothing is clearly not
would see their bi-monthly bills go up by 10.1 percent the first year, to $680.03, from the current $617.37. Also at Thursday’s meeting, officials discussed the Santa Fe district’s efforts to cut water use in response to mandates from the state of California, which were issued in 2015 as the statewide drought entered its fourth year, and water supplies reached critical levels in some parts of the state. In 2015, state water officials ordered local water districts to cut their water use by a range of targets, based on the districts’ per capita consumption of drinking water. Because Santa Fe was at the top end of per-capita water use in California, its reduction target was set at 36 percent. Districts that failed to meet the statemandated targets faced potential fines of $10,000 per day. A report on Thursday’s agenda said that between June and January, Santa Fe customers cut their water use by a cumulative average of 35 percent below the base year of 2013. Going forward, the district expects its reduction target to be lowered to 28 percent due to credit for the water produced by the new desalination plant in Carlsbad, which is shared by agencies throughout San Diego County. In January, the average amount of water used per person each day in the Santa Fe district was 163 gallons, less than half of the amount used in June, when the per-capita figure was 373. In September 2014, residents of the Santa Fe district were using an average of 584 gallons per person per day, according to a state report, which at that time was the highest in California. Union School District, Encinitas Union School District, Cardiff School District, Carlsbad Unified School District and San Dieguito Union High School District. More than 180 individuals volunteer weekly as tutors and mentors. “Thank you, truly, from the bottom of hearts,” said board member Julie Union. “We just really appreciate what you do to help our children.” In partnership with the Association of California School Administers, the San Diego County School Boards Association honors outstanding school board members, administrators, staff, college professors and community members for their dedication to public education every year. Last year, Stephanie Kowack was selected as the county’s “Parent Volunteer of the Year” for her work with Solana Beach School District, San Dieguito Union High School District and the greater community. The 2016 “Honoring Our Own” Awards dinner is March 18 at the Sheraton San Diego Resort and Marina on Harbor Island.
the right decision,” said Corti, who lives near the site. “In looking at the alternative, I think the roundabout is the better solution.” After reviewing the report, the committee voted 4-2 that the document was adequate, with members Robin Crabtree and Tracy Martinez voting against the motion. Committee member Jeffrey Dysart was absent from the meeting. Among other issues, Martinez said the roundabout might slow speeds at the intersection, but it will also likely cause motorists to accelerate when exiting the circle. “If the ultimate goal is for pedestrian safety, it needs to be something that we work on for the entire route, not just at that one intersection,” she said.
FROM RAISES, A1 of 7 percent raise for 2015-16 and an additional 5.5 percent effective July 2016, as well as increased compensation for extracurricular activities. Trustees John Salazar and Mo Muir voted against the increases, as they have for all district raises. SDUHSD Superintendent Rick Schmitt said the “dedicated” and caring classified employees have not received a master contract raise since 2007. “The agreement continues to provide budget stability for the San Dieguito Union High School District as well as financial security and stability for our hardworking classified employees,” Schmitt said. SDUHSD Vice President Joyce Dalessandro said the district’s classified employees represented the nuts and bolts of the district, the daily details and the “take for granted’s” — she said their list of contributions and areas of expertise are far too numerous for her to mention. “This group has been without a salary increase for the longest than any group in San Diego County, which says a lot about your loyalty, dedication and ability to hang in there knowing that in time we would do the right thing,” Dalessandro said. Schmitt said the district can afford the increase in salaries as it has budgeted conservatively and has healthy reserves. He said typically districts spend 85 percent of their budgets on personnel and even with the raises for all three SDUHSD employee groups, the SDUHSD is significantly under 85 percent for the cost of personnel. With growth in state revenue and increased enrollment, Schmitt said they expect to see their funding increase from the state. He said that the district is in a “healthy and — Rick Schmitt stable” position and is maintaining a Superintendent of San Dieguito healthy level of reserves, some of the Union High School District highest in the district’s history — after 2017-18, the reserve is projected to be at 13 percent, according to SDUHSD Associate Superintendent Eric Dill. “This raise is affordable and it is also equitable and fair,” Schmitt said. Muir reiterated her concerns about class sizes and about the language in the contract increasing class sizes to 38.4 and 34.6 for high school and middle school respectively. Schmitt stated that Muir’s numbers were not correct. As Jason Viloria, associate superintendent of administrative services, has explained in past discussions, the new contract language does not increase the maximums for class size averages, it simply clarifies the ratio and process — class sizes remain 32 students to one teacher for high school and 29:1 in middle school. Schmitt said there are no changes to class sizes in this contract. “Class sizes are the lowest they have been in a decade, I want to make sure that’s clear,” Schmitt said. Muir continued to disagree that class sizes won’t increase. After the 3-2 vote, Dalessandro expressed her frustration that the vote was again not unanimous and did not give full support to the district’s staff. “I don’t get this, this has pushed me to the edge here,” Dalessandro said, noting that her comments were uncharacteristic of her but she said she felt the need to speak up. “These are our employees,” she said to the loud applause of the employees in the crowd. Salazar dismissed Dalessandro’s comments as “grandstanding” and “pandering” to the crowd. “We’re not against the employees. We’re against it because we don’t think it’s fiscally responsible,” Salazar said, noting that he is only doing the job he was elected to do and that board members are allowed to think differently. The argument was interrupted by SDUHSD Board President Beth Hergesheimer’s gavel as she moved the meeting along.
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Young writers are encouraged to use their words at CCA Writers’ Conference BY KAREN BILLING It’s a Saturday morning and the Canyon Crest Academy campus is quietly empty except for an auditorium filled with writers, pens in hand, awaiting inspiration. “I’m looking at a room full of teen writers, how incredible is that?” asked New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry. Maberry was on stage at the fifth annual CCA Writers’ Conference, the only free writing conference for high school students in the country, put together by the CCA Creative Writing Club with help from the generosity of sponsors such as Chipotle, Summa Education, Hamilton College Counseling, Wells Fargo and High Bluff Academy. “This is quite an amazing thing, nobody gets anywhere in this business without help,” Maberry said, noting when he was a kid he got to meet some of the most important writers in the science fiction and fantasy fields and they helped him to believe in his skills as a writer. “They believed that writers should help other writers and they shouldn’t ask for anything in return for it. But there is a selfish component to it. If we help other writers, we get to read more good stuff.” “I feel like a kid in the playground and I want other kids to come and play with the toys,” Maberry continued. “ I know how hard it is out there and I know that there are solutions to everything, why not share it? This conference is an incredible example of why this mentality works so well.” Led by CCA Creative Writing Club President Julia Camilleri, the conference included a day’s worth of workshops featuring over 20 published authors. Workshops offered encouragement and advice on writing horror, writing for TV, songwriting, character building, getting published, playwriting, poetry and journalism. In addition to the workshops, the conference featured a keynote address to kick off the day with the New York Times bestselling author of “The Program” series, Suzanne Young. Young talked about her origins as a teenage writer, in an era before the internet and cell phones. Young grew up in Utica, New York, “a tough little place,” splitting time between living with her mother and her grandparents as her father had left her family when she was small. She said they never had a lot of money and all of her clothes were second-hand, but she never knew it was something to be ashamed of as everyone in the neighborhood was living the same way. When her mom remarried, they moved to a nicer neighborhood and a new school where she tried to fit in, but Young said she could never really change where she came from. She never really fit in but she found a way
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Author Suzanne Young was the keynote speaker to settle in because of her reading — her favorite authors were Stephen King and V.C. Andrews. “I devoured books, I read all the time, I read through all of my classes,” Young said. In seventh grade Young wrote her first horror short story and her friends loved it. In ninth grade she wrote her most popular story, a 1980s-style slasher comedy called “School Daze.” “It was really bad. Mary Kay was tweezed to death, Joe was suffocated with a jock strap in the locker room. I won’t go on, it gets worse from there,” Young said. “It was a hit though.” In the story, she wrote her first fictional character, not based on anyone she knew — a character named Brad. Some classmates made her feel like she was weird for making people up so she decided to keep the fictional world in her head and the stories she wrote to herself from then on. In college, she decided to major in creative writing but she still cringed whenever she had to share her stories out loud. However, in college she met other like-minded writers for the first time. Young moved to Arizona after college and became an English teacher. “I loved teaching. As an English teacher I’m able to talk about books all the time like it’s my job because it’s my job,” Young said. On breaks she wrote short stories and was still embarrassed to share them with others.
It wasn’t until she moved to Oregon — writing during the extended periods of being “indoors with wet socks” while it rained and rained outside — that it occurred to her that her books were young adult novels. She had found what she was missing and wrote her first book, sharing chapters with the encouragement of a reader in her family. She had just began the process of learning about how to publish her work when her grandmother got sick with cancer and she went home to take care of her for the last weeks of her life. “In my whole life she was the one person who believed I could do anything. She thought I was special. She didn’t have more than an eighth grade education, she never read a single story I wrote and yet she believed in me with her whole heart,” Young said. When she visited, Young told her grandmother that she had finished a book and her grandmother was so excited — she took her hand and asked that when it came out, she dedicate it to her. “Her death ruined my life,” Young said. “I was lost. At the time I was teaching part time but I was only going through the motions of my life. I escaped into books. I wrote when I woke up, on my lunch breaks, after school, all the time. I lived in my books. All of my friends were fictional. I wrote three full books in six months. She sent queries out to literary agents, “all
bravery” with nothing left to lose. In 125 queries to agents, she got all “no’s.” Getting published was “hard, fearless” work — she got a lot of rejections, some maybes, got an agent who then dropped her and she questioned whether or not she should continue. She fought on and decided to set out on her own without an agent and sold her first series, “The Naughty List,” and eventually got an agent, whom she still works with today. “I’ve published 12 novels, two more to come this year, and every one of them is dedicated to my grandmother,” Young said. “I cry every time I write her name but it makes me deal with that pain rather than run away from it.” The more books she writes, Young said the harder it is, because her standards get higher. She detailed her writing process to the students — how she gives herself a deadline and locks her self in her office with her dogs. “If I’m writing, I’m not doing anything else and that includes grocery shopping, cooking, showering,” Young said. Young said her new book coming out in the fall, “All in Pieces,” is her favorite piece she’s ever written. It’s about a girl named Savannah who takes care of her little brother who has special needs and attends an alternative high school for stabbing her ex-boyfriend. While none of her books are autobiographical, she draws on some of the aspects of her challenging youth in this work. “I’m really excited to get it out there because it heals some of my wounds,” Young said. Her most popular series, “The Program,” is about a teenage suicide epidemic and the government’s response to take out triggering memories as a form of therapy. It took awhile for Young to be comfortable with the criticism she receives for writing about “dark topics”— she said it is not easy to write about suicide and depression. She said she tries to learn from some criticism, to do a better job the next time. Other times, like when she receives mean rants from people, she just has to delete that email and never read it again. She is a fiction writer but emotions such as loss, sadness, happiness and love in Young’s books come from a real place and from real moments. She encouraged the young writers to always be observant, always be empathetic and see how other people are being treated. Whether they feel misunderstood as a writer or are held up in class as a true talent, Young urged the teenagers to learn to stop running from criticism or a fear of being different and find a way to tell their stories. It took awhile for her to stop running but she did and now has a stack of books to show for it. “I wrote,” Young said. “I used my whole heart and I wrote my way through.”
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NCL chapter to honor 16 young women at ceremony
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The NCL Del Sol Class of 2016 Ticktockers Armed Services YMCA and Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more than 50 years, National Charity League has thrived as one of the nation’s most distinctive and well-respected mother-daughter membership organizations. NCL’s mission is to foster the mother-daughter relationship in a
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BY KRISTINA HOUCK A new art exhibit is on display in Del Mar, continuing the legacy of the late Herbert B. Turner. Coordinated by local artist Bob Coletti, the display cases at the Herbert B. Turner Gallery at Southfair currently feature paintings, photographs and mixed media pieces from local Bob Coletti artists. “Coordinating exhibits at the Herbert B. Turner Gallery was a wonderful unexpected gift from its owner Rachel Turner Thomas,” Coletti said. “After a few meetings with Rachel, we came to an agreement that now has me coordinating all future exhibits,
keeping in the tradition of Herbert B. Turner’s wishes to use the space for local artists work.” Turner was a prominent architect, artist and resident of Del Mar. He left a distinctive mark on Del Mar, having designed more than 50 custom commercial and residential properties in and around the community. As the builder of Southfair, he intended to provide professional gallery space for local artists to display and sell their work. “His daughter Rachel Turner Thomas has continued the legacy and tradition of her father by perpetuating the gallery’s ongoing existence and dedication to the noble goal of providing a quality space for artists to display their work,” Coletti said.
“This was a wonderful gift from Rachel that I will treat with the greatest respect,” he added. “It allows me the opportunity to help local artists.” The first exhibit of 2016 features artists from Group7Art, a group Coletti founded in 2011. All artists, he said, were handpicked with the criteria of being recognized as holding local as well as national credentials. G7 artists Terry Scott Allen, Gabrielle Benot, Malsu Lee, Pamela Fox Linton, Michael Orenich, Mark Sherman and Rosemary Valente currently have 5 to 8 pieces each in the exhibit. Coletti also has seven pieces on display. “The group has been together for a number of years, so we pretty much know the drill,” Coletti said. “Show your best work possible
while using the available space efficiently.” The current exhibit will be on display through May 1. Coletti plans to rotate exhibits every two to three months. He has already lined up three other local art groups for the next three seasons of 2016, with more waiting in line for the 2017 season. The Herbert B. Turner Gallery at Southfair is located at 2010 Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar. For more about Coletti, visit www.bobcoletti.com. For more about Group7Art, visit www.group7art.com. For more about the Herbert B. Turner Gallery at Southfair, visit www.hbtgallery.com.
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EVENT BRIEFS CCA Dollars for Scholars applications open; Donors sought to make a difference Applications are now online at www.canyoncrest.dollarsforscholars.org for Canyon Crest Academy seniors to apply for the 2016 Dollars for Scholars scholarships. Scholarship recipients, selected based upon school and community involvement, scholastic achievement and personal commitment, receive awards beginning at $500 that they apply to tuition and fees. The scholarship application period will close at 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 29. “Last year, scholarships totaling $36,000 were awarded to 60 outstanding CCA seniors,” said Alexis Larky, CCADFS president. “This year we are currently at 51percent of our goal to award a total of $40,000 in scholarships. Some scholarship funds are raised through sales of CCA student directories and graduation leis, but we rely for the majority of scholarship funding on the generous donations of CCA friends and the Carmel Valley and San Diego community.” Individuals and businesses may make a fully tax-deductible single donation to the general scholarship fund of any amount, or establish a corporate or named scholarship of $500 or more. They may designate a scholarship for a major in a particular discipline, or to remember a loved one or friend. CCA DFS welcomes matching
donations from employees’ businesses. Donations made to CCA Dollars for Scholars, a program of Scholarship America, a 501.c.3 corporation, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and are awarded to students who plan to attend a two- or four-year university or college, vocational or technical school. For more information, visit the CCA Dollars for Scholars website at www.canyoncrest.dollarsforscholars.org.
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Kingdom Builder Foundation sponsors free estate planning workshop
On Sunday, March 6, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., students from Canyon Crest Academy will hold a “Potter Walk” to raise money for a new sound/media system for Carmel Valley Branch Library. The walk will take place at Canyon Crest Academy. Following the walk there will be Harry Potter-themed food, games, and music. For more information, including how you can support the walk, visit potterwalk.weebly.com.
A free estate planning workshop is taking place Sunday, March 6, from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. The public is invited and there will be no solicitation. Sponsored by the non-profit Kingdom Builder Foundation, the workshop will be led by long time estate planning attorney Mark Anderson. It takes place in Solana Beach Presbyterian Church’s Debin Hall, located at 120 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach. A light lunch will be served. For more information or to register, contact Steve Guy at (858) 509-2580 ext 1204 or by email at steve@solanapres.org. Registration is available online at www.solanapres.org/events/church-wide.
The Barefoot Movement to perform in Del Mar
Solana Beach Library holding vintage and antique book sale
The Del Mar Foundation Cultural Arts will present The Barefoot Movement in a special “Bluegrass & Beyond” performance Friday, March 4, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Friends of the Solana Beach Library will hold a special book sale featuring vintage and antique books, single volume and sets, inside the library at 157 Stevens Ave. Some books are gilded and leather bound with colorful illustrations. This sale
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Del Mar Garden Club to host Star Roses’ Steve Bening Steve Bening, world-renowned international judge for rose trials and Western Territory Manager of Star Roses and Plants, will be the guest speaker at the Del Mar Rose Society. He will be speaking about the development of the spectacular disease resistant, drought tolerant “Knock Out Series,” the gorgeous “Romantica Roses,” the legendary “Peace Rose,” new roses for 2016 and ‘17, breeding and trialing. The meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. This is an opportunity not to be missed. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. All are invited to attend, no gardening experience required. Call 760-809-6860 for more information.
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TPHS freshman gives special dance performance BY DIVYA BHATIA On Feb. 7, Kashika Rathore, a freshman at Torrey Pines High School, performed in front of a vast audience of family and friends to complete her Arangetram. An Arangetram is a solo debut performance by a dance student after years of training. The spiritual dance form, Bharata Natyam, is thousands of years old, and was first performed in the Hindu temples of Southern India. Kashika has been learning Bharata Natyam for the past eight years under the tutelage of
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From Feb. 11 to 14, San Jose became the first city to host a collaborative mega-conference involving five major music education organizations in California — the California Band Directors Association, California Music Education Association, California Orchestra Directors Association, California Alliance for Jazz, and the California Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. The conference is made up of concerts and clinics presented by renowned professional music leaders. The highlight of the conference was the showcase of the All-State High School Bands and String Orchestra, as well as the All-State Jr. High School Bands and String Orchestra. The Honor Bands selection process began in last December which required students from California, public schools or home schools, to submit audition CDs. This year, the California Band Director’s Association received over 2000 applications for the middle school and high school bands. From Carmel Valley Middle School, Nathan Wu, a 7th-grade trumpet player, and Steven Wesson, an 8th-grade clarinet player, were both selected for the Symphonic Band, the highest level of the California
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Yogurtland celebrates third anniversary in Del Mar A local eatery is celebrating an extra sweet anniversary. As the national chain marks its 10-year milestone, Yogurtland Del Mar is set to celebrate its third anniversary in May. The self-serve, soft-serve frozen yogurt shop opened its doors in May 2013 in Flower Hill Promenade. “Yogurtland stands out from other yogurt shops in many different ways,” said Store Manager Sam Morabito. “We always have a theme and we’re always offering new flavors.” The national chain, which was recently ranked as the No. 1 frozen yogurt company in the U.S. by The Daily Meal, has more than 150 different and customized yogurt and sorbet flavors, and the menu is always expanding. Yogurtland introduces new flavors every year. Currently, Yogurtland has five new flavors, inspired by the animated film “Kung Fu Panda 3.” Po’s Cookies and Cream, Mei Mei’s Dragon Warrior Passion Tart, Bao’s Cherry Tart, Tigress’ Big Pop Sorbert and Master Shifu’s Honey Graham debuted one at a time at the start of the New Year. “They always have new ideas to bring people in,” Morabito said. “The customers definitely like it too.” From classics chocolate and vanilla, to fan favorites birthday cupcake batter and cookies and cream, the Del Mar location has at least 16
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St. James choir invited to sing at Carnegie Hall Distinguished Concerts International New York City has invited Anne Marie Oldham and the Vocal Academy at St. James to participate in Total Vocal – a performance of contemporary a cappella under the creative direction of arranger/producer Deke Sharon (The Sing Off, Pitch Perfect) — on the DCINY Concert Series in New York City. This performance will take place on Sunday, March 20, at Carnegie Hall. These
outstanding musicians, from Solana Beach will join with other choristers from around the world to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, a choir of distinction. This is the second year St. James Academy advanced pop choir, the Vocal Academy, has been invited to sing at Carnegie Hall and represent North County’s premier Catholic school. St. James’ Vocal Academy includes advanced junior high, high
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EVENT BRIEFS FROM EVENTS, B4 Lent with more award-winning, feature-length documentaries that motivate minds and move souls. The free series will occur every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. (beginning with a light-but-delicious Soup Supper, followed by the screening) now through March 16. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 334 14th St. in Del Mar Village, one block east of Highway 101. For more information, visit www.stpetersdelmar.net
Grand Opening Party to be held for Drive AutoCare March 3 A Grand Opening Party and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be held for Drive AutoCare in Solana Beach. The free event, hosted by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, March 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the new store located at 128 N. Cedros Ave, Solana
Beach, 92075. Enjoy an evening of networking, tours, plus give-a-ways, food, beverages and music. For more information, visit driveautocare.com.
North Coast Rep Feb. 29 concert to benefit ‘Shelter to Soldier’ “For the Sender” leader and primary singer-songwriter Alex Woodard has fueled a dedication to veterans’ causes into “Love Letters from Vietnam,” being performed at North Coast Repertory Theatre Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The songs are inspired by the extraordinary correspondence into the past between a passionate yet deeply flawed soldier and his daughter. “As I put myself behind this soldier’s eyes to write these songs, I talked to veterans, volunteered at events, and became more immersed in their stories,” Woodard says. “I
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La Jolla Playhouse will present John Leguizamo: Latin History for Dummies, created and performed by John Leguizamo, directed by Tony Taccone, as part of its Page To Stage New Play Development program. The production will run April 5 – 17 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. Tickets are available at lajollaplayhouse.org or by calling (858) 550-1010. Class is in session with John Leguizamo’s new one-man show, Latin History for Dummies, delivering rapid-fire laughs in a biting and comic take on 500 years of Latin History, spanning the Aztec and Incan Empires to World War II. Following up on his 2010 Playhouse Page To Stage workshop of Ghetto Klown, which later transferred to Broadway and won the Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle Awards for Outstanding Solo Performance, Leguizamo returns to develop his latest work and share his fiercely funny, satirical and often over-looked version of American history.
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found that there could be something post-traumatic other than a disorder. Beauty, growth, and hope. that’s what I tried to get across on the album and in my concert.” A concert version “For the Sender: Love Letters from Vietnam” will be read and sung by Alex Woodard as Sergeant Fuller and Molly Jenson as Jennifer Fuller. The special evening is a benefit show for Shelter To Soldier, which trains rescue dogs to become psychiatric service dogs for combat veterans. Tickets are $25 for this noteworthy cause. For tickets: (858) 481-1055 or northocastrep.org. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach 92075
come, first serve basis. The film screening is the culmination of a week-long Girl Empowerment Event at Canyon Crest Academy. The aim of the event is to educate students on issues that girls/women face ranging from those particular to developing countries, transgender women, women of color, the under representation of women in certain fields, misrepresentation in media, and the disproportionate validation that girls are taught to derive from their bodies rather than their identities. The screening is open to audiences of all ages, parental discretion advised, students, parents, and community members alike.
Benefit at Pamplemousse Grille March 1 to raise funds A special event at the Pamplemousse Grille will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. to raise awareness and funds in support of research that will change the paradigm of Parkinson’s disease for 7 to 10 million worldwide. A reception will be followed by a sumptuous dinner especially created for the event by Chef Jeffrey Strauss, proprietor of the Pamplemousse Grille. After dinner enjoy a performance by world renowned classical and flamenco guitarist Pepe Romero with your dessert. Proceeds benefit Summit for Stem Cell, the tax exempt fundraising arm of the revolutionary research project located at The Scripps Research Institute in cooperation with Scripps Health. For more information about the research www.SummitforStemCell.org Please R.S.V.P. to jenifer@SummitforStemCell.org. All donations are tax exempt.
J* Company to present ‘Annie Warbucks’ Ever wonder if it was “Easy Street” for Annie after Daddy Warbucks came along? Find out what happened to the red-headed orphan after Miss Hannigan and her evil plans were foiled, when J* Company presents “Annie Warbucks,” the sequel to the musical “Annie,” Feb. 26-March 13 at the Jewish Community Center’s Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Contact (858) 362-1348 or jcompanysd.org.
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Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage offers a variety of unique services BY KELLEY CARLSON There’s a facility near McClellan-Palomar Airport that takes car storage to new heights. Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage, at 3270 Corporate View in Vista, is much more than a facility that houses exotic and classic vehicles; it also features a VIP Member Lounge and hosts special events. “We bring car people together in one place,” founder Charles Butler noted. Butler, who is also founder of American Faucet and Coatings Corp., originated the idea for the business after several years of failing to find tenants for the 28,000-square-foot commercial space he owned on Corporate View. He desired to start a company that was relatively low-maintenance, and “it appeared that car storage was the answer,” Butler said. He opened Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage on April 6, 2014, and within several months, the business took off, with more than 100 vehicles under the company’s care. The entire property — which
private garage. There are private entrances to the latter, and only those members who store vehicles in that area are permitted in the space. Meanwhile, various services are available for vehicles stored at the facility. Among the options are tire pressure monitoring, wipe-downs, fluid and belt checks, battery tending, routine engine warm-up, oil and filter changes, brake inspections and tire rotation. Custom detailing packages are also available. While rates are based on space needed, as well as specific maintenance and care requirements, the average cost is $350 to $425 a month for a single car, Butler said. Reduced rates are available for those who have more than one vehicle stored at the facility. Because of its close proximity to McClellan-Palomar Airport, many customers will store their vehicles at Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage while they commute for jobs and embark on vacations. The company will transport club members to and from the airport. Although storage is one of the main functions of the facility, there
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The majority of the customers store their vehicles in the 17,000-square-foot main viewing garage. The general public can observe the cars through windows, while club membership permits access to the space. Car owners are not identified. “Most members are happy to have people see their car in general,” Butler said, although a few elect to keep their vehicles completely hidden from view in the 13,000-square-foot
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and, of course, capers. Whip up chicken or fish piccata, thinly sliced, breaded and sautéed in a lemon caper sauce, or this classic Sicilian relish known as caponata. This sweet and lip-puckering Italian riff on ratatouille is traditionally served chilled as a topping for rustic baguettes, or a side to enliven mild fish or roasted chicken. As caponata improves with age, prepare the day before so the flavors can nicely mingle.
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hose delicate flowering buds of the caper shrub pack a savory and salty punch to everything from tartar, remoulade and tomato-based sauces to omelettes, fish and fowl dishes. A little dab will do you when sprinkling those tiny, briny buds on your plate or in your pot. Years ago I hosted a family brunch serving typical fare, including a platter of smoked salmon accompanied by a dish of capers. I warned the children to steer clear of the salty spice bud that was not particularly kid-friendly to the palate. Soon the bowl of capers was empty. I asked the youngsters if they had eaten them, and they all denied it. Later in the afternoon, I noticed one of the little cousins guzzling lemonade as if she was on a desert caravan parched and trying to quench her insatiable thirst. When I took her aside she fanned her mouth and quickly fessed up to her caper. Here’s a primer on how to get the most out of this piquant delicacy whether entertaining guests or enjoying quiet dinners at home.
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roots has emerged on the plates of top chefs around the globe. These delicate ecru flower buds are painstakingly handpicked and sun-dried for hours before jarred in a brining solution of salt and vinegar. The diminutive “nonpareil”’ pickled in brine are considered the caviar of the bud. Caper connoisseurs also enjoy the larger Pantellerias, named after the small island near Sicily where they are ubiquitously grown, while others are fans of the luscious stemmed caper berry, the botanical fruit of the bush that resembles an olive, slender and elongated, but filled with crunchy, tiny seeds and packed in brine. It’s martinis’ best friend, or enjoyed as a snack to complement aperitifs.
Your Best Bud Low in calories but packed with phytonutrients, the humble caper (both bud and berry) is a powerhouse of nutritious compounds and antioxidants, in particular, the pair of flavonoids--quercetin and rutin. The former has been lauded for its anticarcinogenic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, along with boosting respiratory health by manufacturing antihistamines, preventing cholesterol from glomming onto artery walls, and warding off the damaging stress hormone,
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Caper Up The pickled buds will instantly jazz up appetizers, sauces, side and main dishes with a savory bite, or are bold enough to go solo. Blend in chicken, salmon, potato or antipasto salads, vinaigrettes and mayonnaise for a dipping or tartar sauce. Sprinkle on pizzas or flatbreads. Toss in pastas with the traditional Southern Italian Puttanesca sauce blending olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, olives,
Sicilian Caponata •2 medium-size eggplants, peeled, diced •2 celery stalks with leaves, coarsely chopped •1 sweet onion, chopped •3 garlic cloves, minced •6 asparagus spears, cut in 2-inch pieces •4 Roma tomatoes, diced •10 green olives, halved •1 tablespoon honey •1/2 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar •½ tablespoon lemon juice •1 tablespoon capers •8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil •1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley or basil •Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste ■ In a large skillet, heat half the oil on medium, and sauté eggplant until golden and soft. Remove from pan, set aside. Add remaining oil and asparagus, sautéing for 4 minutes, then celery and onion, and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook until tender. Blend in tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes. Blend in eggplant, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, seasonings, olives, and capers, and cook for another minute. Add parsley or basil. Chill overnight. ■ Cook’s tip: Rinse capers well to remove excess salt before serving raw or cooking.
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unsightly—and sometimes harmful—spider and varicose veins. The Best Exercise: Walking, since it is a low-impact activity that serves to stretch and strengthen your calf pump, improving blood flow. Ideally, make walking a regular activity, for at least 30 minutes each a day (a minimum of five days a week). Other tricks you can use to fit in regular steps are to park in the farthest lot or structure at work, or park at the top of your structure, walking all the way down and back up the ramp instead of taking the stairs or elevator. Be Wary of: Running. While running and jogging are wonderful aerobic exercises for your calves and feet, these activities may impact your joint health. If possible, run on a synthetic track or grass to minimize impact. Great Exercises: Stationary Bikes and Elliptical Machines. Both types of exercises provide low-impact, high-circulatory benefits to your calf muscles, improving pump blood flow without stress on joints and bones. Bikes in general strengthen and
stretch your muscles while you pedal. Varicose-Very Bad Exercise #1: Weightlifting. This often puts that abdominal strain on the vena cava, sending blood pooling back in your legs. While weightlifting is often recommended for peri- to post-menopausal women, the focus should be more on resistance training. For a more beneficial routine using weights, follow the basic techniques for proper lifting, such as lower weight and high rep routines, exhaling when lifting, and following up with an aerobic activity such as walking or riding a stationary bike in order to promote circulation. And always wear compression socks during and following weightlifting to assist the blood flow back to the heart. Surprising Exercise Don’ts for Vein Health: Yoga. This will shock and disappoint many out there, but the main thing to remember here is to avoid activities that can worsen venous reflux. http://www.lajollalight.com/ news/2016/jan/24/Exercising-withSpider-Veins/
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF THE NORTH CITY WEST SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER FORMING AND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 3 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE THE SCHOOL FACILITIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 19, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the North City West School Facilities Financing Authority (the “Authority”) adopted Resolution No. 2016-03 (“Resolution No. 201603”) declaring its intention to consider the formation of proposed Community Facilities District No. 3 of the North City West School Facilities Financing Authority (“CFD No. 3”) and setting a public hearing on said resolution of intention and with respect to the formation of said community facilities district to be held at 2:30 p.m. on March 10, 2016, in the regular meeting place of the Board being 309 North Rios Avenue, Solana Beach, California. Resolution No. 2016-03 provides in summary as follows: 1. The name proposed for the community facilities district is “North City West School Facilities Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 3.” 2. The boundaries of proposed CFD No. 3 are described and shown on the map entitled “Map of Proposed Boundaries of North City West School Facilities Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 3, County of San Diego, State of California,” which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board (the “Board Secretary”). 3. It is the intention of the Board to establish CFD No. 3 for the purpose of financing certain school facilities authorized to be financed pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”) that are necessary to serve new development within CFD No. 3. A general description of the types of school facilities (collectively, the “School Facilities”) that may be financed is as follows: The acquisition, planning, construction and/or financing of those school facilities, including classrooms, multipurpose, administration, childcare facilities, preschool facilities, modular buildings and auxiliary space at each school, central support and administrative facilities, interim housing, transportation and special education facilities, together with furniture, equipment and technology, needed by the school district in order to serve directly or indirectly the student population to be generated as a result of the development of the property within CFD No. 3, together with all land or interests in land required for the construction of such facilities and all land or interests in land required to be provided such school districts as mitigation of environmental impacts associated with the development of such School Facilities. The School Facilities shall also include the attributable costs of engineering, design, planning, materials testing, coordination, construction staking and construction. 4. A special tax sufficient to finance the School Facilities (the “Special Tax”) and related incidental expenses authorized by the Act, secured by the recordation of a continuing lien against all non-exempt real property within the proposed CFD No. 3 will be levied within the boundaries of the proposed CFD No. 3 and will be due and payable pursuant to the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed Special Tax (the “Rate and Method”). The Rate and Method shall be as set forth in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2016-3. The One-Time Special Tax (all capitalized terms used in this section 4 and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Rate and Method) shall be paid to the District once and in full prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for one or more Resi-
of Occupancy for one or more Residential Units within CFD No. 3 at the earlier of the time of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or June 12, 2018. If a Certificate of Occupancy has not been issued prior to June 12, 2018, one or more active Building Permits have been issued within CFD No. 3, and the CFD Administrator has determined that Residential Units are actively being developed within the boundaries of CFD No. 3, then the One-Time Special Tax shall be paid in full to the District on June 12, 2018 by the owners of Residential Property within CFD No. 3. The total One-Time Special Tax will be equal to $2,000,000 and will be apportioned to the Assessor’s Parcels of Residential Property based on the number of Residential Units authorized by the Building Permits that have been issued within CFD No. 3 Any portion of the One-Time Special Tax that is not collected at that time may be levied on such Assessor’s Parcel in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes in any following Fiscal Year. 5. If, following the public hearing, the Board determines to establish CFD No. 3 and proposes to levy the Special Tax within CFD No. 3, the Board shall then submit the levy of the Special Tax to the qualified electors of CFD No. 3. If at least 12 persons, who need not necessarily be the same 12 persons, have been registered to vote within CFD No. 3 for each of the 90 days preceding the close of the public hearing, the vote shall be by the registered voters of CFD No. 3, which each voter having one vote. Otherwise, the vote shall be by the landowners of CFD No. 3 who were the owners of record at the close of the subject hearing, which each landowner or the authorized representative thereof, having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land owned within CFD No. 3. Resolution No. 2016-03 contains other provisions which are not summarized above, including but not limited to the description of the Rate and Method. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2016-03 may be reviewed or obtained at the office of the Board Secretary at North City West School Facilities Financing Authority c/o Willdan Financial Services 27368 Via Industria, Suite 200, Temecula, California, or by calling the Board Secretary at (951) 587-3500 during normal business hours. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the hearing the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers, including all persons owning property in the proposed CFD No. 3 for or against the formation of CFD No. 3, the extent of the proposed CFD No. 3, and the financing of School Facilities will be heard. If 50 percent or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the territory proposed to be included in the proposed CFD No. 3 and not exempt from the levy of the Special Taxes, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of the land in said territory, file written protests against the formation of the proposed CFD No. 3, and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the value of the protest to less than a majority, no further proceedings to create CFD No. 3 or to levy the Special Taxes shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the decision of the Board. If a majority of protests of the registered voters or of the landowners are only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of School Facilities within CFD No. 3 , those types of School Facilities will be eliminated from the resolution of formation establishing CFD No. 3. DATED: February 25, 2016 /s/ Mark Risco Executive Director and Board Secretary North City West School Facilities Financing Authority Willdan/NCWSFFA. DM1535. 2/25/16. CITY OF DEL MAR Planning Commission Agenda Del Mar Communications Center 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES UPDATE PLANNING COMMISSION/ STAFF DISCUSSION (Non-Applica-
STAFF DISCUSSION (Non-Application Items) 1. An informal presentation to the PC by the applicants of the Watermark Del Mar Specific Plan project, proposed for the undeveloped property located south of the Jimmy Durante Boulevard/San Dieguito Drive intersection. HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (Oral Communications) DISCUSSION AND BRIEFING (Application Items) CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED APPLICATION(S): ITEM 1 TVS-12-01 Item continued date-certain to the April meeting. Applicants: Del Mar Woods Homeowners Applicant’s Representative: C. Samuel Blick Applicant’s Addresses: 110, 118, 130 Spinnaker Court; 245, 257, 261 Stratford Court; and 234 Dolphin Cove Court Tree Owner: Torrey Pacific Corp. Tree Owner’s Representative: Brian Staver Site Address (Tree/ Vegetation Location): 110 Stratford Court Staff Contact: Matt Bator, AICP, Senior Planner Description: The applicants are seeking relief under DMMC Chapter 23.51 (Trees, Scenic Views and Sunlight) for claims of scenic view blockage from trees/vegetation located on a neighboring property. (Note: Determinations regarding findings of unreasonable scenic view obstruction were made by the Planning Commission at its November 10, 2015 meeting. The purpose of the continued public hearing at the January 12, 2016 meeting is to discuss and determine appropriate restorative actions, in accordance with DMMC Chapter 23.51, for the scenic views observed from 118 and 130 Spinnaker Court and 261 and 257 Stratford Court.) NEW APPLICATION(S): ITEM 2 CUP16-001 CDP16-005 APN: 298-421-12 Location: 107 Via de la Valle Owner: Operation Del Mar Racetrack, LLC Applicant: Brian Tucker Owner Agent: Jim Sneed, Bokal & Sneed Architects Zone: R1-14 Overlay Zone: Bluff, Slope and Canyon Overlay; Lagoon Overlay Environmental Status: Exempt Contact Person: Joseph Smith, AICP, Senior Planner Description: This project includes two requests: 1) a request for a Conditional Use Permit for grading, a retaining wall, and site improvements in the otherwise required 20-foot steep-slope setback (associated with a new single-family residence recently approved under DRB15-014), and the removal of unpermitted structures and slope restoration on a steep slope as identified in the Bluff, Slope and Canyon Overlay Zone (BSC-OZ); and 2) a request for a Coastal Development Permit for the DRB-approved new single-family residence with associated improvements, grading, and slope restoration in the BSC-OZ (including the proposed development in the steep-slope setback and steep slope area). Note: This project is located in the appeal jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission. ADJOURNMENT pc2016.3.08. DM1541 2.25.16. CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 7th day of March, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the Del Mar Communications Center, 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct public hearing(s) on the following: Encroachment Permit EP15-066 A request to construct landscape walls and driveway apron within the public right-of-way adjacent to 318 La Amatista Road. Applicant: Roger Bates. (APN: 330-234-10) Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item, will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing or by writing to the City Council at 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014. Attention: Administrative Services Director. On any correspondence, please reference the hearing title and date. Materials related to this public hearing are available at City Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, during normal business hours. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature
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65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Date: February 18, 2018 Connie S. Smith-Ball Deputy City Clerk PHNT 3/7/16. DM1538. 2/25/16.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: PAMELA LEWIS for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2016-00005063-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner(S): PAMELA ELAINE LEWIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name : PAMELA ELAINE LEWIS to Proposed Name: JAMMELLO DONELL LEWIS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that
must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 04/08/2016 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: 46 The address of the court is: 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Carmel Valley News Date: FEB 17, 2016 Jeffrey B. Barton Judge of the Superior Court CV814. Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2016.
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NSDCAR completes Safe Homes Coalition Keep Kids Safe Program
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NSDCAR Realtors and Affiliates present a check to the Safe Homes Coalition
he Safe Homes Coalition and the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR) at the Carmel Valley Marketing session on Feb. 16 announced its success of the Keep Kids Safe Program aimed at reducing overdose deaths associated with the misuse and abuse of prescription medications. The Carmel Valley Coordinating committee volunteered to be part of the solution, and delivered this message to more than 2,500 families by distributing collection bags to North County brokerages for Realtor distribution. Bags were then provided to both home owners and sellers whose homes were on the market to prevent prescription medications from getting into the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. In addition, a fundraising campaign was put into action in an effort to raise money for the Safe Homes Coalition to purchase more needed bags to continue this successful program. The North San Diego County Association of Realtors presented a check in the amount of $2,464.08 to the Safe Homes Coalition at the Feb. 16 event. “We aren’t just Realtors and Affiliates helping our clients buy and sell homes. We
are an important part of this community and want our children safe. We’ve proven that there is indeed something that everyone can do to save a life. Become educated about the proper use, storage and disposal of these powerful medications. With your help, we can stem this epidemic that is causing many North San Diego families to lose the ones they love,” said NSDCAR Coordinating Committee member and project Leader Laurie Duffy. “It takes a village.” At the event, each member of the NSDCAR Carmel Valley Coordinating Committee was recognized for their volunteerism and hard work. They are: Project Leader Laurie Duffy (Case Escrow), Christina Dworsky (Coldwell Banker), Rose Wolkins (Keller Williams), Jan Taylor (Fidelity Home Warranty), Alicia Sorber Gallegos (Two Men and a Truck), Anna Smith Barthell (Anchor Funding), Cliff Mensch (Bennion Deville), Sean Harkin (Synergy Home Lending), Bill Gaylord (Caliber Home Loans), and Susan Maronde (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage). Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net.
Congressman Scott Peters commends NSDCAR for its safe home project.
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1419 San Lucas Court, Solana Beach 4 bedrooms \ 3 baths • approximately 2,898 square feet This lovely single story home is on a half-acre lot and features an open floor plan that is equipped with 4 bedrooms, an optional bedroom/office, 3 full baths and is approximately 2,898 square feet. Located in the highly sought-after Isla Verde community, the tasteful interior includes hardwood and tile flooring, and a gourmet kitchen that offers high-end appliances with open bar seating and breakfast nook. Expansive vaulted ceilings and a custom designed bar are just to name a few of this home’s unique features. Open the French doors to an outdoor patio area equipped with a fireplace in a serene and private setting. Situated on a large lot beautifully landscaped with a variety of mature trees and lush foliage. This home sits close to the 14th hole of Lomas Santa Fe Golf Course and is just minutes to the finest beaches, local restaurants, shopping, award winning schools, train station, the world famous Del Mar Race Track, the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, San Dieguito Park, and Rancho Santa Fe. This is a must see property.
NSDCAR Executive Director Greg Stein and safe home project leader Laurie Duffy RECENTLY APPRAISED AT $1.7m PRICED TO SELL AT $1.475M Stunning home with 3,860 sq ft 5 Bdr. Plus loft at this price point in prestigious Del Mar. Former model home mirroring a multi-Million $ estate. Designer touches and attention to detail shown throughout. Dramatic entry w/sweeping staircase and domed ceiling. Designer flooring with integrated stonework, and custom built- ins. Gourmet kitchen features high end appliances, granite & glass cabinetry. Recently redone Backyard with custom brick BBQ center, cozy fire pit, & fountain. Flowing floor plan is designed for entertaining. Low yard maintenance for easy lock & go living. Privacy and serenity YET minutes to Beach, Racetrack, restaurants, and shopping. GREAT INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY! MORE INFO @ http://WWW.3423CAMINITOSANTAFEDOWNS.COM.
List Price: $2,025,000
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Vay Ashby of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties earns top award for eighth year in row Vay Ashby, a Realtor-Sales Associate with the Carmel Valley-Torrey Hills office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, has been designated a Five Star Home Professional by San Diego Magazine for the eighth consecutive year. “Out of 21,902 agents nationwide considered for Five Star status, Vay is in the top 5 percent,” Branch Manager Liz Piccolomini said. “We are so proud of her achievement, and the fact that this is her eighth year in a row makes it even more remarkable.” The Five Star Award is a result of a survey of more than 31,000 recent homebuyers, subscribers, and industry experts. Respondents rate their agent on factors including customer service, communication, marketing, integrity, negotiation, and overall satisfaction. “As a professional real estate adviser, I focus on client satisfaction,” Ashby said. “My business is about service and I am not happy until my clients are happy. My years in the business have provided me the experience to assist with nearly every real estate need. Whether it’s finding a home, finding the best loan, or helping clients get the most out of selling their home, I am here to guide them.” Ashby is a member of Harden, Wright and Associates, a team that continually succeeds within the company. They are in the Chairman’s Circle Diamond category, ranking in the top half of 1 percent of all Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents nationwide. Ashby specializes in working with buyers and sellers in the North County area and the state Highway 56 corridor.
OPEN HOUSES $850,000 4 Beds 2.5 Baths
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA 1429 Big Canyon Terrace Erika Soares, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty
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The Five Star Home Professional Award will be presented in the March 2016 edition of San Diego Magazine, with an article about the award and an agent photo. Only 7 percent of professionals in each category received the award, and each winner had to meet several standards, including a qualifying rating by past clients and a minimum client volume or production level. Ashby can be contacted at 760-815-5370 mobile, vayashby@gmail.com, at the Carmel Valley-Torrey Hills office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties located at 11120 E. Ocean Air Drive, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92130, and www.bhhscalifornia.com.
HOME OF HOME OFTHE THEWEEK WEEK 12043 Caminito
Corriente
$619,000 3BD / 2BA
3721 Caminito Carmel Landing Connie Cannon, Coastal Premiere Properties
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-354-5538
$929,000 4BD / 3BA
4475 Exbury Court Sat & Sun 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Remy Simon, Coldwell Banker Carmel Valley 858-382-7489
$930,000 4BD / 2.5BA
4176 Calle Isabelino Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wesley Royal, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 858-663-5134
$988,000 5BD / 3BA
5851 Cape Jewels Trail Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
$1,228,000 5BD / 3.5BA
5011 Sterling Grove Lane Jen Drennan, Coastal Premier Properties
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-205-3077
$1,249,000 4BD / 4BA
5433 Shannon Ridge Lane Amy Green, Coastal Premier Properties
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-755-HOME
$1,249,500-$1,349,500 4BD / 3BA
13304 Pantera Rd. Enzo Peluso, Keller Williams
$1,299,000 5BD / 4.5BA
3948 Lago Di Grata Circle Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
$1,299,000 5BD / 4BA
4632 Calle Mar De Armonia Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
$1,475,000 5BD / 3.5BA
3423 Caminito Santa Fe Downs Virginia Braun, Surterre Properties
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 949-290-8608
$2,499,000 4BD / 4.5BA
13466 Landfair Rd Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-6824
DEL MAR $2,099,000 4BD / 3BA
14074 Mercado Drive Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-524-3077
RANCHO SANTA FE
Wonderful quite location on cul-de-sac and 15th fairway of private golf course in gated community. Open floor plan with natural sunlight throughout including skylight. Amazing golf course views from family room, living room and master bedroom. hardwood floor throughout. Kitchen upgraded with stainless steel appliances. Low maintenance yard. Steps away from beautiful community pool and spa. Short walk to Bernardo Heights Middle & Rancho Bernardo High School. Major shopping nearby.
Offered at $699,000 - $729,000 Eunice Lee, Kelly Kim, Song Hasell 858-472-8676 | 858-204-8923 m | 858-705-4850 homesbykellykim@gmail.com
©2016 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. CA BRE #01849495 | CA BRE # 01817784 | CA BRE #01772039
$999,900-$1,099,900 4 Beds 4.5 Baths
16941 Simple Melody - The Crosby Danielle Short, Coldwell Banker/Host: Sara Alavi
Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-708-1500
$1,098,000 3 Beds 3.5 Baths
16932 Simple Melody Lane Lon Noel, Willis Allen Real Estate
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858.583.6398
$1,995,000 4 Beds 3 Baths
6727 Las Colinas Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700
$2,600,000-$2,900,000 5BD / 5.5BA
7732 Top O The Morning Way - The Crosby J. Lefferdink, Berkshire Hathaway/Host: Diana Haddad
Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 310-740-5153
$2,600,000-$2,900,000 5BD / 5.5BA
7732 Top O The Morning Way - The Crosby John Lefferdink, Berkshire Hathaway
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-813-8222
$2,890,000 3 Beds 3.5 Baths
14668 Encendido - Santaluz Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker RSF 619-417-5564
$2,895,000 4 Beds 4.5 Baths
5489 Calle Chaparro Candace Leeds-Sears, Pacific Sotheby’s
$3,395,000-$3,495,000 5 Beds 5.5 Baths
7837 Sendero Angelica - Santaluz Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker RSF 619-417-5564
$3,999,000 4 Beds 5.5 Baths
6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker RSF
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-980-4125
Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700
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Del Mar, 2BD/2BA | $995,000
Encinitas, 5BD/5BA | $7,350,000
Carlsbad, 6BD/7.5BA | $19,750/mo
Del Mar, 3+1BD/3BA | $2,099,000
A N N E L E B E AU M C B E E , B R A N C H M A N AG E R 1424 CAMINO DEL MAR | 858.755.6761 | INFO@WILLISALLEN.COM
La Jolla, 5+1BD/5.5BA | $6,900,000-$7,380,876
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