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Neighbors: Allow public access to CCA tennis courts

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BY KAREN BILLING Some Pacific Highlands Ranch residents addressed San Dieguito Union School District board at its Aug. 18 meeting about opening up some of the Canyon Crest Academy’s publicly-funded tennis courts to the tennis-playing public. Philip Pellouchoud, a new resident of Pacific Highlands Ranch, was one of three residents to make the request to the board. Both of his kids are competitive junior tennis players and grew up in the Poway Unified School District area where they had very good access to tennis courts — high schools such as Westview, Poway, Mt. Carmel and Rancho Bernardo make at least some courts available to residents. In Carmel Valley, he has few options for his kids to play on public courts — there are long waits at Torrey Pines High’s courts and while he is still a member at a club in Penasquitos it would be more convenient for his kids to play on the courts right in his neighborhood. “This really boils down to one very simple issue: What kind of community do we want to be? Do we want to be a community that welcomes children into our publicly-funded facilities or do we want to build walls and lock gates to prevent access? Do we want to be a community that fosters and encourages physical fitness or do we want to keep to ourselves and expect families to do it on their own with no support from the community?” Pellouchoud asked. “When a community starts to lock kids out, when it starts taking away options, we shouldn’t be surprised when we see vandalism and increased truancy. Parks, recreation centers and easy access to publicly-funded facilities is an effective weapon against teenage boredom.” Christopher Black, the CCA varsity tennis SEE COURTS, A22

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EARL WARREN HOSTS FAMILY BARBECUE A Seahawk Readiness/Orientation Day for new students/families and an all Family Barbecue were held Aug. 18 at Earl Warren Middle School. See page B12 for more. (Above) Niece Sprague and Scarlett. Online: www.delmartimes.net.

Six seek open seats on DM council

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BY KRISTINA HOUCK Six people — including two incumbents — will be competing in the November election for three open seats on the Del Mar City Council. Mayor Sherryl Parks and Councilman Al Corti are both seeking second terms. Parks, who has lived in Del Mar for more than 40 years, was elected to the council in 2012. “It’s pretty natural for somebody who loves their work to want to continue to fulfill the goals that we started,” she said. During her time on council, Parks said she is proud to have played a part in the development of a new civic center, which is currently under construction, and the progress on the city’s master plan for Shores Park. She is also proud to have led the efforts for the city’s code of civil discourse, which the council

adopted in April in an effort to keep public dialogue productive, even when there’s conflict. “It inspires us to behave more respectively to each other,” she said. If re-elected, Parks wants to see the successful completion of the city hall and town hall, continue work on the Shores Park master plan, represent the city on regional boards, and ensure both beach access and public safety along the Del Mar stretch of train track. “I’m really proud of our council,” she said. “We work respectfully with one another. We’re able to let each other blossom in our areas of strength instead of being against each other and throwing roadblocks.” Corti, who has been a Del Mar resident for more than two decades, was also elected to the council in 2012. SEE COUNCIL, A15

Six run for three open seats on Solana Beach council

Two incumbents decide not to seek re-election

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Six people — including five new candidates — will be competing in the November election for three open seats on the Solana Beach City Council.

Of the three incumbents, only Mayor David Zito filed papers to become a candidate. A Solana Beach resident for 25 years, Zito was first elected to the council in 2012. He did not respond to a request for an interview by press time. Incumbents Lesa Heebner and Peter Zahn decided not to seek re-election. Heebner, who never pulled nomination papers,

was first elected to the council in 2004. She has served three terms on the council, including three terms as mayor. “I think 12 years is a perfect amount of time for me,” she said. “I am ready to move on to a new chapter in my life.” Zahn, the city’s current deputy mayor, initially pulled nomination papers, but eventually SEE SOLANA BEACH, A22

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Del Mar Sustainability Board discusses pursuing polystyrene ban BY KRISTINA HOUCK Now that Del Mar has banned single-use plastic bags, the city’s Sustainability Advisory Board is looking at possibly pursuing a ban on polystyrene food containers. Chairwoman Ann Feeney proposed a ban on polystyrene, particularly the expanded form of the plastic commonly known as Styrofoam, during the Aug. 18 board meeting. “Solana Beach already has it; Encinitas is in the midst of doing it,” Feeney said. A survey conducted by one of the board members about a year ago found that only three restaurants in Del Mar currently use Styrofoam containers. Since there are only a few restaurants that use Styrofoam, Kristen Crane, the city’s management services director, suggested

simply asking the businesses to stop using the containers. She noted that at this time, the city’s one-cent sales tax increase will be on the ballot, a measure most, if not all, local businesses have opposed. “Rather than going for more of the heavy-handed down approach, see if they might be inspired to try it on their own,” she said. “For us to come from an ordinance perspective would feel more negative versus the other way, especially if we only have three businesses that are in that boat.” Vice Chairwoman Helen Eckmann, however, pointed out that an ordinance is needed to prevent restaurants from using Styrofoam — even those who might agree to voluntarily comply. “On the other hand, if we don’t have an

ordinance, then they can start using them at any time,” she said. “I’m not saying we have to do it now, but I do think having a ban is a good idea.” “I think it should be a ban,” board member Nitza Leichtling agreed. “And I don’t think restaurants are the only ones that are potential users of polystyrene.” After a 20-minute discussion, the board decided to first approach the local businesses before pursuing a ban. A representative from the board will soon outreach to the restaurants. The board plans to continue its discussion during next month’s meeting, but possibly wait until after the election to pursue such a ban. “I do like the positive approach, but I do think we need to come up with an

ordinance,” Eckmann said. “I think it will pass really quick if we can say everybody is already in compliance.” Solana Beach became the first city in the county to ban polystyrene last year. In addition to food containers, the ban also prohibits the use of polystyrene packing materials such as “peanuts” and “popcorn” by businesses in Solana Beach. The Encinitas City Council tabled its discussion on a proposed polystyrene ban last fall. Environmentalists advocate against the plastic containers because they do not biodegrade. Products instead break up into smaller pieces that, in coastal cities such as Del Mar and Solana Beach, often pollute the beaches and end up in the ocean, where they can be swallowed by marine animals.

Solana Beach deputy mayor to not seek re-election

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BY KRISTINA HOUCK There will soon be at least two new people on the Solana Beach City Council as Deputy Mayor Peter Zahn has decided not to run for re-election. “I’m really grateful to the residents of Solana Beach for electing me and allowing me to serve,” Zahn said. Zahn decided not to seek a second term in November due to increased demands on his professional and personal commitments. In addition to his work as a business attorney and role as president of Moxie Foundation, which both require

significant travel, Zahn said he is focused on his family. “I have aging parents and fairly recently my father was hospitalized,” he said. “It hit me that it’s difficult to make a commitment for four years when I’ve got these demands of my time. I felt I couldn’t really commit to delivering the high-level of service that our residents deserve.” A Solana Beach resident for nine years, Zahn was elected to council in 2012. In his four years on council, Zahn said he is proud to have been part of a variety of projects, including improving Coast

Highway 101, expanding the reach of recycled water, upgrading the sewage pumping station and replacing the Del Mar Shores beach access stairway and lifeguard station. “A lot of those upgrades, any one individually many not sound like a lot, but they really do add up to improvement in the quality of life for the residents and for the businesses,” he said. The council also upgraded the city’s general plan and made progress on the city’s Local Coastal Plan. “Getting Coastal Commission approval

for the Land Use Plan is a milestone,” he said. “We’ve still got a ways to go with the implementation plan, but after several years, I think that was a great accomplishment.” Solana Beach takes pride in its environmental stewardship, which is especially close to Zahn’s heart. The city has led the region on several environmental issues, becoming the first city in San Diego County to ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers. SEE PETER ZAHN, A23

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CRIME REPORTS Carmel Valley Aug. 17 Grand theft: money/labor/property over $950, 4900 block Almondwood Way, 8 p.m. Del Mar Aug. 20 Residential burglary, 1500 block Camino del Mar, 12:01 a.m. Aug. 17 Vehicle break-in/theft, 1500 block Camino del Mar, 6:30 p.m. Solana Beach Aug. 19 Possession of controlled substance (marijuana), I-5 southbound/Lomas Santa Fe Drive, 9 p.m. Use/under influence of controlled substance (marijuana), I-5 northbound/Lomas Santa Fe Drive, 9 p.m. Aug. 18 Residential burglary, 100 block Los Caballitos St., 3:31 p.m. Aug. 17 Commercial burglary, 200 north block Highway 101, 2:05 a.m. Aug. 14 Vandalism: $400 or less, 900 block Lomas Santa Fe Drive, 11:40 a.m.

More people cited for crossing tracks BY TERI FIGUEROA The chief of enforcement at the North County Transit District has a message for folks who cross or walk along local train tracks: Don’t do it. The transit district is cracking down and more actively ticketing trespassers along the Sprinter light rail line and the coastal rail corridor, much to the chagrin of people who zip across the tracks to get to the beach. Jaime Becerra, the district’s enforcement chief, said last week that the “glaring problem” of people on the tracks has been on rise. Engineers are forced to take action, from horn blasts to emergency stops, at least three times a day. As the number of close calls ticked up, the district has taken up what Becerra called “a low-tolerance approach.” The enhanced enforcement started this month. In the first 15 days, transit officers and sheriff’s deputies issued 84

citations and 158 warnings — a big jump from the 33 tickets issued from January through July. In 2015, only 115 tickets were issued. Del Mar resident Frank Stonebanks, who was cited in early August, said he wants to fight back. He said he has reached out to groups that work for beach access, and also created a Facebook page to generate grassroots support. “It boils down to our rights and our ability to access the beach,” Stonebanks said. “People have been crossing these tracks for years.” He wants the crossings to be permissible, with the onus of liability on the trespasser, and says it has been done elsewhere. “Obviously, I am not crossing anymore, but I always see people (crossing),” Stonebanks said. “Surfers will cross those tracks. They (authorities) might as well figure out a way to make it safe.” Transit officials say there is no such

thing as a safe illegal crossing. There have been 19 fatalities and 15 injuries in the last 24 months along the coastal tracks and Sprinter line. Officials said it is difficult to know how many were suicides. One accidental death came in January 2014, when Louis Terrell, a 75-year-old former mayor of Del Mar, was killed on the tracks near 11th Street as he tried to grab his dog, which had been spooked by the train horn. It happened less than a week after Becerra started working with the district. “That has kind of set the tone for my career here,” he said. Until this month trespassing on the tracks was a misdemeanor, but the transit district recently found a government code allowing tickets to be written as infractions — more akin to a traffic ticket. “We are not here to try to ruin people,” said Sheriff’s Sgt. Jason King, who runs the unit of deputies SEE TRACKS, A23

Exercise rider injured, thoroughbred euthanized after breaking down at Del Mar BY ERIC SONDHEIMER An exercise rider was injured and the thoroughbred he was riding was humanely destroyed after breaking down during a workout Saturday morning, Aug. 20, at Del Mar, marring what promised to be a big day of racing, highlighted by the

$1-million Pacific Classic and the showdown between California Chrome and Beholder. The Daily Racing Form identified the rider as Manny Rotella, 65, who works for trainer Eddie Truman. He was taken to Scripps La Jolla Hospital after being placed on a backboard

and having his neck placed into a brace, according to a track spokesman. A hospital spokesman confirmed he is a patient and that his condition is good. The 3-year-old filly Alicanto was euthanized and became the 16th horse during this summer’s meeting

to suffer a fatal injury during training or racing at Del Mar, according to Rick Arthur, equine medical director of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and adviser to the California Horse Racing Board. “We always monitor things very carefully,” Arthur said. “There’s no

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Scripps CEO among 100 most influential people in healthcare Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder has been named No. 74 on Modern Healthcare’s annual ranking of the nation’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, which was published in the magazine’s Aug. 22 edition. This is the eighth time that Van Gorder, a Carmel Valley resident, has landed on the prestigious list, and he was the only person from San Diego County to make the rankings. Van Gorder oversees more than 15,000 employees at five acute-care hospital campuses and 28 outpatient Chris Van Gorder clinics operated by the nonprofit health system in San Diego County. More than 3,000 physicians are affiliated with the organization. Distributed nationally, Modern Healthcare is one of the nation’s largest health care trade publications. The annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list honors individuals in health care who are deemed by magazine readers, their peers and senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact. The rankings are chosen from among 300 nominees selected from thousands of online submissions. Online voting and the magazine’s editors determined who would become part of

the final ranking. Since becoming president and CEO in 2000, Van Gorder has been instrumental in positioning the organization among the nation’s leading health care institutions. In 2014, Van Gorder’s book, “The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up,” was published. A chronicle of Scripps’ turnaround and Van Gorder’s journey from police officer to CEO of a major health system, the book was ranked No. 10 on the July list of best-selling business books compiled by the specialty business book retailer 800-CEO-READ. In 2013, he received the Innovation Award from Press Ganey, a national firm specializing in patient experience improvement. Board-certified in health care management and an American College of Healthcare Executives Fellow, Van Gorder also served as 2010 chairman of the association, an international professional society of more than 40,000 health care executives who lead hospitals, health care systems and other health care organizations. In 2010, Van Gorder launched a new direction for Scripps. In anticipation of dramatic changes in health care, he turned the organization on its side, creating a horizontally matrixed management structure to identify and significantly reduce unnecessary variation in patient care and healthcare operations. More information can be found at www.scripps.org.

SDJA student to serve on Keep America Beautiful Youth Council

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Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit which envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, has selected Sammi Dorfan of Carmel Valley as one of 10 high school students from across the country to serve on its fifth national Youth Advisory Council (YAC), which is sponsored through the generous support of the Wrigley Company Foundation. Selections were based on a rigorous application and interview process. SEE YOUTH COUNCIL, A20

26th annual ‘Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers’

Now in its 26th year, the annual “Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers” program will recognize three teachers who teach and/or live in the Del Mar/Solana Beach area as nominees for the 2016-17 Teacher of the Year honor. The three teachers in the Del Mar/Solana Beach area include Lauri Carpenter, a special education teacher at Del Mar Heights School in the Del Mar Union School District; Cheryl Yoshida, a seventh- and eighth-grade drama and English teacher at Earl Warren Middle School in the San Dieguito Union School District; and Alice Prince, a learning center instructor who works with various kindergarten- through third-grade students at Solana Ranch

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Solana Beach Schools Foundation ready for new school year BY KRISTINA HOUCK With summer coming to a close and school almost back in session, the Solana Beach Schools Foundation is gearing up for another year of fundraising to support local students. “We’ve been working hard all summer getting everything ready,” said Patti Malmuth, executive director of the foundation. The Solana Beach Schools Foundation raises close to $1 million each year to support school programs and students in the Solana Beach School District. Founded in 1987, the foundation supports six of the district’s seven schools, including Skyline and Solana Vista in Solana Beach, Carmel Creek, Solana Highlands and Solana Pacific in Carmel Valley, and Solana Ranch in Pacific Highlands Ranch. The Parent Teacher Organization at Solana Santa Fe heads fundraising for the Rancho Santa Fe school. Last year the foundation raised $970,000, turning over $800,000 to the district in quarterly donations, Malmuth said. Funds help schools offer Discovery Labs, which focus on science, technology, research, engineering, arts and math, or STREAM, and supplemental physical education. “We are so fortunate to have the support of the foundation,” said Solana Beach School District Superintendent Terry Decker. “Their efforts ensure that our students receive an enriched learning experience and are an integral part of the success of our schools. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to the children of Solana Beach

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equipment — even instructor salaries. The foundation pays for art, physical education and technology instructors at the schools. With the district, the foundation also shares the cost of full-time credentialed STREAM teachers. “Without the foundation, we wouldn’t have as robust of a STREAM program,” Malmuth said. “The kids wouldn’t have art classes. They do get some PE through their teachers, but it certainly is enhanced by having a PE instructor. I think it just really enriches the education of our kids.” Most funds are raised through the district-wide nonprofit’s annual fund drive. Funds are also raised at a variety of

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CCA Foundation to hold welcome reception for parents Aug. 30 The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation mission is to enrich the experience of every student every day at CCA, and they are kicking off the new school year with an invitation to all CCA parents to attend a welcome reception Aug. 30. Attendees can enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about many of the programs supported by the CCA Foundation, including Envision, Science Olympiad, Robotics, Athletics, Grad Nite and more. The foundation will also welcome new principal, Brett Killeen, who will be speaking at the reception and available for Brett Killeen parents to meet. Held on the first day of school, parents can choose to attend the 8 a.m. reception, or come later for the 5 p.m. reception. Both events will be held in the front of the Proscenium Theater near the Administration Building, and will feature informational tables for major programs at CCA with assorted food and beverages at each station. Opportunities for parents to mingle include a dedicated area for freshmen parents to meet other new parents, as well as learn about many of the ways to get involved at CCA. The Foundation relies on parent involvement and donations of “A Dollar A Day for CCA” to support many of the wonderful opportunities offered to students. The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is a parent-led 501(c)(3) organization "providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed to continue our support of these programs. You can donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

Teen produces film for an international organization on Hawaii mission trip Carmel Valley resident Nate Goodman, 17, recently traveled to Hawaii with 14 other ReSurf volunteers to distribute donated and refurbished surfboards to underprivileged children living on the west side of Oahu. Nate, a founding member of the San Diego ReSurf branch, brought his filmmaking skills and equipment to Hawaii to assist in the effort and document this excursion. The film debuted in San Diego on Aug. 18. Among the 15 international volunteers, from New York to Colombia, leading this delegation, Nate helped the organization in numerous ways, from documenting the process of collecting the boards to painting them and teaching the underprivileged youth how to surf. Nate comments that “It is such an amazing feeling seeing all of our hard work from so many driven founders, volunteers and mentors come together to reach our ultimate goal giving these kids a chance to surf...I have always searched for ways to integrate my passion for filmmaking into my philanthropic endeavors, and being a part of ReSurf has definitely helped me fulfill that in my life.” Nate has been an avid surfer since he moved to San Diego in 2009 and ReSurf has been an extension of his deep interest in the sport. ReSurf inspires teens to do more meaningful service through ocean

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Canyon Crest Academy student Nate Goodman, 17, recently brought his filmmaking skills and equipment to Hawaii to assist in the effort to distribute donated and refurbished surfboards to underprivileged children living on the west side of Oahu. education, infrastructure, painting and surf lessons around the world. This undertaking encompasses just that. During their time in Oahu, Nate and the ReSurf team partnered with local organizations, such as West Oahu SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) and the Boys and Girls Club, in addition to connecting with the local youth and bringing surfing into their lives. As Nate undertakes the filmmaking process and the responsibility for helping to lead the program, he notes that “I would not be able to do this without the immense support from the

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Former CCA runner Bernd overcomes iron deficiency, readies for UCLA BY GIDEON RUBIN Kelly Bernd knew something wasn’t right. One runner after the next was passing her by on the same 3.1-mile course at Guajome Park where a year earlier she won the Avocado League finals. “I just kept dropping back, “ Bernd said. “I was like jogging.” The Canyon Crest Academy standout could hear other runners whispering, “Is that Kelly?” This was the same Kelly Bernd who’d already qualified for the state championship meets in cross country and track and field every year since she was a freshman. She’d already accepted a track scholarship from UCLA. “What’s going on,” Bernd thought to herself. “I’m giving it my hardest and I have no idea what the problem is.” It wasn’t until she visited doctors shortly afterward that Bernd learned that she was suffering from a severe iron deficiency. The normal serum ferritin range for a female is 15 to 150 nanograms per millilter, and should be higher for a competitive female runner. Her ferritin level was 6 ng/mL. “Once I figured out the problem it was a relief to know what it was,” Bernd said. “It’s so common in (high school) girls’ running. It’s important that people get blood tests.” With the help of doctors and nutritionists, Bernd has figured out a solution. She now takes liquid iron supplements daily and has reached healthy ferritin levels. She is readying for her freshman year at UCLA. Ravens track and cross country coach Andy Corman believes that Bernd may have just scratched the surface of her potential during a distinguished prep career. It wasn’t until her

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senior year that she became aware of the condition. “I have no idea of her potential because she could have absolutely amazing times,” Corman said. “She had some of the fastest times in every event on the track. Once you can figure out this iron deficiency and once you can figure out how she can train, her potential’s unlimited.” Bernd said she is now healthy. She joined her UCLA teammates recently for a training camp in Mammoth. But she admits there were moments when doubts crept into her mind. She wasn’t sure she’d ever be able to continue running competitively, let alone at the elite collegiate level at UCLA. “I just didn’t know what was going on but I thought it would work out,” she said. Bernd credits a supportive team atmosphere at CCA with helping her get through some tough times. Her teammates included her younger

sister Claire, an incoming junior who emerged as a standout last season, qualifying for the state meet in track and cross country. “Honestly, even with all this happening I had this great team to run with every day,” Kelly said. Kelly served was the team’s captain her junior and senior years. Claire said her older sister led the team by example. “I remember doing workouts with her when she had her iron deficiency, we’d be running and I could hear her struggling so hard because it affects her breathing. I would tell her to stop the workout, and coaches would come over and be like ‘Are you OK?’ She would always get back in and do it.” Kelly competed as a senior despite the iron deficiency, helping the cross country team qualify for the state meet. “We realistically should have been having the conversation ‘You shouldn’t run, you shouldn’t even get out of bed,’” Corman said. That Kelly found a way to summon the energy to compete when her teammates depended on her is a big part of her legacy. “You could easily argue that she’s the best runner to go through CCA, I know that,” Corman said. “Even with this (iron) deficiency.” But Kelly’s iron deficiency exacted a toll on her during her senior year, when for the first time in her career she didn’t qualify for the state meet in track. That coincided with Claire qualifying for the state meet for the first time. Kelly had mentored her sister’s running career since she started high school, steering her away from field hockey,

which Claire intended to pursue. “It was absolutely remarkable just to see how proud Kelly was that Claire had qualified and that Claire had made it,” Corman said. Claire acknowledged that concerns about her sister’s health were difficult for everyone. After races, runners from other teams congratulate each other on their efforts. “The first thing they’d say is ‘Great job girls, Kelly great job’ … they’d say how hard it is and how it must be so hard,” Claire said. “It was hard to watch that because she’d be so disappointed every time but she took it so well. “Every time after a race it would be hard for me to hear people talk to her because they wouldn’t say ‘Good job’ as much, they’d go straight to the ‘iron talk’ and how it must be so hard. I could tell that she just really wanted to have some good races and have people just recognize her for who she really is, and get back to where she was. “It’s really hard [having that happen during] the last season leading up to college, you want to do your best and just not be able to.” Kelly’s iron deficiency never stopped her from giving her all. “We were inspired by her because even with her iron (deficiency) she’d blow us all away anyway,” Claire said. Kelly brings her pursuit of excellence to the classroom too. She had a 4.2 GPA at CCA and plans to study business and economics at UCLA “I’m very competitive, I’m a driven person and I want to do the best that I can, always,” Kelly said. “I don’t know where that comes from, it’s just always there. I just like to give 100 percent always and see where it goes.”

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FROM COUNCIL, A1 Although he was out of town and not available for an interview, he did say that he was excited to run again for council. “I look forward to another four years and finishing up all the things the community asked us to start over the last four years,” he said. Of the three incumbents, only Councilman Don Moiser decided not to run for re-election. He did not respond to an interview request by press time. The four other candidates are Jim Benedict, David Druker, Ellen Haviland and T. Patrick Stubbs. Benedict has been an active community volunteer. He has served on the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Board of Directors and UCSD Athletic Foundation Board. He remains an active volunteer with the Community Resource Center, the Monarch School and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Having lived in the city for 18 years and the Del Mar area for over 44 years, Benedict currently serves on the city’s Finance Committee. He previously served on both the Underground Utility and Railroad Quiet Zone committees. “This year, there are a couple of initiatives that are near and dear to me,” he said about running for council. “The timing was right.” Those two issues are the one-cent sales tax increase initiative and the potential development of a standalone police department. “These are giant issues,” Benedict said. “As long as I’ve lived in the city, I can’t remember such significant issues occurring all at the same time.” Benedict said he wants to underground utilities throughout the city and a sales tax increase would help cover the costs. Revenues, he said, could also help develop Shores Park. As for a standalone police department, Benedict has been working on a plan as part of the Sheriff’s Subcommittee, an offshoot of the city’s Finance Committee, for the past few years. “I’m coming from a place of reason,” said Benedict, who spent most of his career in advertising and public relations. He also previously owned a wine and cheese store in Del Mar. “I’ll listen to both sides of the issue, properly analyze it and come up with solutions that are best for the community.”

After an eight-year hiatus from the dais, Druker is seeking to return to the council. He previously served on the council from 1996 to 2008. During his tenure, Del Mar opened a new library and the Powerhouse Community Center, designed Camino del Mar and Coast Boulevard streetscapes, worked to ensure residents had access to the bluff and beach over the tracks, purchased the Del Mar Shores Property, and secured funding to retrofit the historic Torrey Pines Bridge, among a variety of other projects. “I enjoy doing the work and I love accomplishing something positive for Del Mar,” said Druker, executive vice president of DataSkill. If elected, Druker, who has lived in Del Mar since 1986, said he will work to ensure that the public continues to have access to the beach and bluff. He also wants to complete the master plan and obtain funding for Shores Park, as well as support a vibrant business community and redevelop downtown Del Mar. He also plans to offer monthly issues tables at the Del Mar Farmers Market — just like he did for a dozen years. “I think it’s important that the council members get out to the public rather than having the public come to them,” he said. Haviland first moved to Del Mar about 30 years ago when she was studying at UC San Diego. She moved back 18 years ago when she and her husband bought their first home. A former healthcare executive, Haviland worked for San Diego startup companies in the industry for about 17 years. Currently, she serves on the city’s Planning Commission. She also serves on the Del Mar Community Alliance, the funding and management board for the Sandpiper. “I really want to preserve and enhance what is unique about Del Mar,” Haviland said about her run for council. If elected to the council, Haviland will focus on finding a solution for short-term vacation rentals, updating the streetscape plan, revitalizing downtown, making the development process more transparent, implementing the city’s Climate Action Plan, and seeing the completion of the civic center and a master plan for Shore Park. “I really enjoy listening to the community and really want to understand what’s important to my neighbors — people who have SEE COUNCIL, A20

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The World Tang Soo Do Association recently held a World Championship in Greensboro, NC. Over 1,600 competitors from 40 countries vied for medals at this biannual event. A team from the Ocean Air Recreation Center in Torrey Hills, Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do, achieved impressive results - 5 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals. A special achievement was garnered by Carmel Valley Middle School student, Christina Wooden, who tied for the overall Champion Cup in the Female Youth Black Belt division. For more information visit www.coastalcanyontsd.org. Local attendees at the recent World Championship event (left to right): Nela Tomca-Andrijanic, Tamara Andrijanic, Rob Johnson, Sid Udata, Kelly Goodwin, Christina Wooden, Tom Sherwin, Chandra Udata, Daniela Sherwin.

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OUR READERS WRITE Sometimes voting ‘no’ is your best option I am writing to respond to the recent letter questioning my voting record to help the writer understand my fiduciary role as a board member, but first, let me thank all those parents and teachers who have supported my decisions to date. Teachers’ Contract: Via a 3/2 vote, teachers were given a 12.5 percent raise, which the teachers praised as the highest raise ever in San Diego County. The Master contract also guaranteed additional raises as needed to our teachers, without any cap, to ensure that the teachers were the highest paid of all of San Diego County’s 42 school districts. I voted “no” because at the same time these raises were requested: • our district was required to reduce our savings from 17.5 percent to 6 percent because of Senate Bill 858; • we need our reserves to cover our operational deficits to remain solvent; • our operational deficit went from $1.9 million to $6.6 million in 2016-17; • although we can cover these raises short-term by depleting our reserve per SB 858, within two years we will no longer have any reserves remaining for “economic uncertainties;” and • in about four years, our deficit will almost equal the remaining reserves, depleting our reserves below the statutorily required reserve minimum of 3 percent. The San Diego Taxpayers Association awarded our board its 2016 “Grand Golden Fleece” award for giving away to much and not representing the taxpayer. Our Budget: I voted against the proposed budget because it was fiscally unsound: • Our deficit will go from $1.9 million to

$6.6 million in one year; • We will have about a $4 million deficit thereafter; • In three years, our district reserves will be reduced to below the 6 percent; School Science Classroom: I recently voted against the building of a new classroom at our newest high school because it used a lease-lease back model for construction. At the California School Board Association conference I attended, the lease-lease back model was not recommended due to potential litigation. I appreciate the need for new classrooms, but our decision must be fiscally and legally sound. As a parent of a child in the district, I am the only board member with “skin in the game” which is why I care so much about making sure our district has money in the years to come. A board is responsible for making tough fiscal decisions that ensures the district’s fiscal viability. Although I respect the teachers, I believe it’s my job to ask the tough questions and find real solutions to real challenges that face the district. Maureen “Mo” Muir San Dieguito Union High School board member

Thank you for ‘Del Mar hero’ article Editor’s note: The letter below was submitted in response to a story that ran in this newspaper’s Aug. 18 issue titled “Del Mar Hero Turns 100.” Huge kudos for highlighting the birthday party for 100 years-young Edward Skalicky...more importantly, the article highlighted the fact that Mr. Skalicky was sharing his golden years in the home of his daughter, an unfortunately rarer and rarer scenario these days. The photo of his him

and his daughter was beautiful. As someone who helped my mother care for my handicapped father, and now am caring for my own 91-year-old mother, the article touched me on the importance of giving back to the people who gave us everything when we ourselves were young and helpless...God bless you Mr. Skalicky and lovely Linda! Keep thriving! Cathy Quicker Del Mar

Time to leave town We are a few days away from Del Mar’s newest, annual pestilence, the Kaaboo thing, so it’s time to make plans to leave town for the weekend of Sept. 16-18. Despite assurances from the showrunners, made to the easily beguiled Del Mar city manager, expect plenty of noise, traffic and even petty crime (which are generally the evil triad for such events at the fairgrounds, thanks to the money-hungry fair staff that apparently has no real restraint from any quarter, private or public). With the horse race season continuing to circle the drain (attendance and handle are down again, something like 5 percent), we are left to contend with the dreary but harmless San Diego Fair and events such as gun shows, car shows, hot tub shows and this Kaaboo thing, which apparently has won a lease in perpetuity. They are all anachronistic for our sleepy village by the sea, but that’s grist for another letter. So call your travel agent, or, as a last resort, plan to somehow shelter in place. That deafening noise you hear - morning, noon and night - will be the sound of money being made, just not for the city or citizens of Del Mar or environs. Joe Azzinaro Del Mar

San Dieguito Union High School District

Superintendent’s ‘Welcome Back Message’

an Dieguito Union High School District is known for the highest performing public schools in San Diego County. While there are many indicators of our success, our most rewarding accomplishment is the recognition we receive from our students, families, and community. Our reputation was earned over eight decades. We are grateful for the confidence you have in our local schools and strive to maintain your trust. Your support helps us recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, experienced leaders, and dedicated staff who are devoted to building and sustaining a

world-class instructional program that meets the needs of each of our students. This is the solid foundation upon which the San Dieguito Union High School District is built. Our students amaze us every day with achievements too numerous to mention. We share in – and celebrate – their success and endeavor to provide opportunities for every student to excel in their own way. We know the pressure to succeed is high. We are increasing support for struggling teenagers this year. Please reach out to the many caring adults at our schools who can help students with academic, social, and emotional challenges.

The strength and stability of our schools, our commitment to excellence, and community support for public education are among the many qualities that make this one of the most desirable places to live. Our teachers, staff and administrators are proud to live up to your high expectations. Together with you, we will continue the traditions that have made this a great place for teaching, learning, and raising a family for over 80 years. Thank you, and have a great year, Eric Dill Interim Superintendent

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Opinion: Tracking teacher absences

ata provided by the U.S. Department of Education show that teacher absenteeism may be more of a problem than student absenteeism, which receives more attention. An article in the Aug. 15, 2016 San Diego Union-Tribune provided a link for data for each school district and school in San Diego County. And what the statistics reveal isn’t good. The U.S. Dept. of Education (USDOE) defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10 or more days in the school year for teachers and 15 days for students. Most Calif. school districts offer teachers about 10 paid sick days per year, and those can also be used as personal days (funerals, sick kids or parents, car trouble, or other personal business or voluntary absences). Teachers generally don’t receive vacation days since they have off the same holiday and summer breaks that students receive. The charts shown at the end of this column provide data, self-reported, for local schools for the 2013-2014 school year from the USDOE website, as reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Schools opened since 2014 are not included. In the San Dieguito Union High School District, Carmel Valley Middle School had the highest rate of chronically absent teachers, at 26.5 percent, followed by Torrey Pines High School (at 23.3 percent), Canyon Crest Academy (at 22.3 percent), and Oak Crest Middle School (at 21.9 percent). Three elementary districts – Del Mar Union, Encinitas Union and Solana Beach – fare no better. Locally, only Cardiff and Rancho Santa Fe school districts had zero percent chronic teacher absenteeism. Totaling the per-district numbers, the data show that 91 out of 473 full-time teachers at the San Dieguito district equals 19.24 percent chronically absent. For Del Mar, the number of teachers chronically absent is 22.67 percent (56 out of 247). It’s 17.2 percent in Encinitas (42 out of 244), and is 19.56 percent for Solana Beach (27 out of 138). The number of reported teacher absences does not include “administratively approved leave for professional development, field trips or other off-campus activities with students.” This is according to the 2013-2014 Civil Rights Data Collection report (U.S. Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights – ocrdata.ed.gov). The CRDC collects this data every two years. So what’s shown is only the number of teachers who took 10 days or more of sick leave and/or personal leave, although this is disputed by at least one local school district. That means that as high as these numbers are, the number of days teachers are absent is under-represented, because the times they miss classes for school district business (union negotiations, professional development or other training) are not included in these statistics. Teachers who also coach a school sports team often miss classes when they need to

travel off-site with their teams for a match or game. When this happens, a substitute teacher is required, but the absence is not reported as a sick day or personal leave and thus is not part of the federal data. Those teachers are paid for the missed class, said SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of human resources Torrie Norton, “and it is reported as ‘school business’ in our absence system.” Del Mar Jason Romero, Del Mar Union School District’s assistant superintendent of human resources, “empathically refuted” the numbers the USDOE shows for Del Mar. “They have to be using data that includes professional development,” he said. “We closely monitor our certificated employee absences, and we have actual data that drastically contradicts (to the tune of less than half of what was shared in the report) what is being reported by the USDOE,” he said. The true number of chronically absent teachers who missed school 10 days or more for sick leave or personal leave for 2013-2014, he said, was 33 out of 247, or 13.4 percent – not the 22.67 percent the USDOE data show. Romero said DMUSD’s internal system specifically categorizes the reason for teacher absences, but there’s no way to exclude from the reports the days teachers miss school for district business like professional development. “When I factor in the professional development, I get close to the number the U.S. Dept. of Education shows,” he said. San Dieguito San Dieguito’s associate superintendent of instructional services, Mike Grove, said, “It’s pretty clear on the reporting document that you should exclude professional development” and other absences due to district business. He said districts must report every absence “other than school business” – even maternity leave and medical leave, because for both of those categories sick leave is used up first. Grove said SDUHSD was “right around average or even a little below” the rate of chronic teacher absenteeism at other high school districts, noting that high schools in general seem to have higher rates of absenteeism than elementary school districts. The reports, he pointed out, don’t say whether the chronically absent teacher missed just 10 days or many more than that. Teachers work 180 days in the school year, and missing 10 days, he said, was only 5.5 percent. “Adults have more absences than kids,” Grove said, because it’s not just the teachers who may get sick but they often need to use those sick days to take care of their own sick kids. Solana Beach According to the data from USDOE for 2013-2014, the Solana Beach School District had zero chronically absent students at all six schools, which is either bad reporting or an amazing attendance rate. Terry Decker, SBSD superintendent, confirmed the number was inaccurate.

He explained that a transition occurred when the staff member responsible for data reporting left the district and the duty was handed over in 2015 to a different department unfamiliar with the procedures. Decker said the correct numbers in 2013-2014 for chronically absent students (those absent 15 or more days) were: 13 at Carmel Creek (2.3 percent), 11 at Skyline (2.1 percent), six at Solana Highlands (1 percent), six at Solana Pacific (1.3 percent), 14 at Solana Santa Fe (3.6 percent), and nine at Solana Vista (1.8 percent). The other curious statistic in SBSD is the high rate of chronic teacher absenteeism at Solana Santa Fe School in Fairbanks Ranch (eight out of 17, or 47.1 percent). “Upon checking, we found that the teacher data was also inaccurate,” Decker said. He said instead of 27 teachers in the district chronically absent in 2013-2014, there were only 10: three at Solana Santa Fe, two at Carmel Creek, two at Solana Highlands, one at Solana Pacific, one at Skyline, and one at Solana Vista. Ten teachers with chronic absenteeism, out of 138, is about 7.2 percent, rather than 19.5 percent the USDOE numbers show. “As with the student data, the staff members compiling the reports were new to the process,” Decker said. “They included absences that should not have been part of the reporting, and that increased the number of teachers for each school.” He attributed the problem to “a training gap we need to address.” Decker said it’s common in small districts for one employee to handle such reporting. “While that may seem convenient at the time, it leaves a significant knowledge gap should the person leave the district,” he said. Two areas of concern There are two major areas of concern with teacher absenteeism: n Having frequent substitute teachers in the classroom, resulting in interrupted learning lessons, has been closely linked to lower student achievement. n The cost of hiring substitutes represents a significant impact on school district finances. A 2014 U.S. News and World Report article reported on the detrimental effects of teacher absenteeism, stating, “Previous research from the National Bureau of Economic Research has shown that when teachers are absent for 10 days, there is a significant decrease in student outcomes.” Going back to 2012, a report by the Center for American Progress think-tank stated that attention to teacher absenteeism is important because “teachers are the most important school-based determinant of students’ academic success. It’s no surprise researchers find that teacher absence lowers student achievement.” The report also noted the financial impact on school districts nation-wide, stating, “Resources are scarce, and any excess of funds tied up in teacher absence, which costs at least $4 billion annually, should be put to better use.” The expense of hiring substitutes is significant: Many are paid up to $150 per day. And with all the focus in recent years on professional development for full-time teachers, high-quality subs are in great demand and are harder to find. Costs According to SDUHSD’s interim superintendent Eric Dill, the cost to hire substitute teachers in the 2015-2016 school year was about $513,000 for illness or personal

leave and about $226,000 for teachers out on school business, which could include professional development, other training, union-district negotiations or coaching. Holly McClurg, DMUSD superintendent, said in 2015-2016 her district spent about $497,000 hiring substitute teachers to cover for full-time teachers out sick or taking personal leave, and about $472,000 for substitutes covering for teachers out on district business (usually professional development or other training). This was a total cost of $969,000, she said. SBSD’s Decker said that for 2015-2016 the cost of hiring substitute teachers for full-time teachers out on sick/personal leave or personal business was $269,682, and the cost to hire subs covering for teachers out on district business (again, typically, professional development or district meetings) was $201,701. An ancillary issue is the disparity between what the districts spent for subs last year based on student enrollment numbers. To cover for teachers out on sick or personal leave, San Dieguito, with more than 12,000 students, spent $513,000 on subs, while Del Mar, with about 4,300 students, spent almost that much – $497,000. Solana Beach was much lower, spending $269,682. For substitute teachers covering for teachers who missed classes to attend meetings or other district business, San Dieguito spent $226,000. Del Mar spent more than twice that amount – $472,000. Solana Beach spent $201,701, nearly as much as San Dieguito which has almost four times the student enrollment. Tim Baird, Encinitas Union School District superintendent, did not respond to questions, a staff member saying only that the district paid $120 per day for substitute teachers. With so much focus on students attending school, these statistics on chronic teacher absenteeism paint a broader picture of another critical factor that contributes to student success.

Sr. Education Writer Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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FROM YOUTH COUNCIL, A6 Sammi, a junior at San Diego Jewish Academy, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. After living in a place with such a low level of environmental consciousness, Sammi seeks to increase awareness for environmental issues to ensure that her new home doesn’t become as littered as her old one. Additionally, Sammi serves as editor-in-chief for her school newspaper and runs her own newspaper titled “The Playhouse News,” in which articles are written entirely by kids in the San Diego area. Sammi also serves as a member of the Jewish Teen Council Community Service Committee in San Diego. Sammi is very active in school activities as part of an ambassador program, playing on the varsity girls’ tennis team, and serving as her Grade Representative on the student government. Currently, Sammi is making plans to start an inaugural Eco Club at her school. The YAC creates a national framework for youth engagement. The newly-selected YAC members will provide an original point of view in assessing Keep America

Beautiful programs, implement local service projects, and will act as ambassadors and leaders for youth service in their respective communities and states. Goals for 2016-2017 include raising awareness and increasing participation in youth-oriented Keep America Beautiful Schools initiatives to end littering. Over the past two years, the Keep America Schools initiative has produced an average 34 percent decrease in littering on participating school campuses, helping to change littering behavior among elementary, middle and high school students. Through support of the Wrigley Company Foundation, Youth Advisory Council members will meet with their counterparts from across the country via monthly conference calls and at Keep America Beautiful’s National Conference in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24-26, 2017. YAC members also will be provided with grants to produce a community service project . For more information, visit kab.org, www.wrigley.com and www.mars.com, www.sdja.com.

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FROM COUNCIL, A15 been here a long time, people who have just come to town — and make sure that our city resources are managed appropriately and focused on those priorities,” she said. “Most importantly, I just love this community and fell in love with it a really long time ago. I’ve been lucky to be able to live here, and I want to give back to this community.” Raised on the coast, Stubbs has lived in Del Mar for over 20 years. His very first job was at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, where he spent 19 years marketing the Del Mar Racetrack. He is currently an entrepreneur and partner in Pacifica Del Mar. “I’ve not only lived here, I’ve worked here, I grew up here, I own a business here,” Stubbs said. “Nobody else on the ballot can say that.” Stubbs served on the city’s Design Review Board for more than eight years. As the last president of the Del Mar Merchants Association, he co-founded the Del Mar Village Association. Stubbs currently serves on the Del Mar Foundation Board and chairs the foundation’s summer concerts. Over the years, he has also been involved in the Torrey Pines Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito. “I’ve been around all these years and I look at the issues facing Del Mar each election cycle,” said Stubbs, who pulled papers once before. “I took a look at the issues facing Del Mar this time, and then I took a look at the people who have been on the City Council and who would be running. “Some of these people who are running and their backers have already had a bite of this apple,” he continued. “The past 30 years, they’ve been the leadership. What’s that given us? It’s given us a downtown that is dying, it’s given us a major retail center in the Del Mar Plaza that has an eye-popping 40 percent vacancy rate over the past year. I just don’t know why these people feel like they’re running on a positive track record.” If elected to the council, Stubbs said he would work for consistent and impartial enforcement of Del Mar’s ordinances, and specifically, the Community Plan. He would also work to reduce government oversight and regulation. He also wants to create a vibrant community. “It’s time,” Stubbs said. “It’s time for responsible and responsive leadership in Del Mar. Mostly, it’s time for leadership that represents the entire community, not just a small faction of the community.” ON THE ISSUES Sales Tax Benedict: “I hope it’s passing. I totally support it.” Druker: “I’m going to be voting for it. It would have been nice, though, if it was specific on how the funds are going to be designated. If elected, I want to make sure that we spend that money properly.” Haviland: “The survey results that the city presented certainly showed that a lot of people are in favor of the sales tax. For the visitors who come to our city and use up a lot of our city resources, I don’t think they’re currently paying their fair share and I think it’s certainly reasonable to ask them to pay a little bit more when they come here.” Parks: “We have a need and it’s a legitimate need. Our citizens will go ahead and vote for it. I’m pretty positive about that outcome.” Stubbs: “This is going to be an issue that the voters are going to decide. I’m going to let the voters decide that because that’s the Del Mar way.”

Short-Term Vacation Rentals Benedict: “I think that whole system is broken, and I don’t think anybody disagrees with that. It’s really finding the right solution. I want to work hard toward making sure we get the proper solution. I think the beach residents have a real legitimate concern that it is out of control down there now, and I want to really help them find the right decision.” Druker: “The Community Plan does not allow them. I believe we need to clarify the Community Plan so that rentals under 30 days are no longer allowed in residential areas.” Haviland: “I’m a strong supporter of the business of vacation rentals being out of our residential communities. I just don’t think it’s appropriate to allow those types of businesses in our residential communities. The intensity of use is way too high and the list of problems that it causes are well known. Enforcement’s going to be key into getting that into a reasonable place for our community.” Parks: “Our Community Plan does not allow businesses in residential neighborhoods. They’re there now and they have crept in over the years, and now, because of the proliferation, we’re trying to regulate them and figure out a plan that will work for the neighborhoods and for those people who have already established those businesses. Although they’re illegal, we need to figure out a way to regulate them. I would like to see us find a graceful solution.” Stubbs: “I believe that there are ordinances in the current Community Plan that are in place that should be able to take care of this issue. It’s a matter of enforcement and prioritizing that enforcement.” Standalone Police Department Benedict: “I think there’s a lot of misinformation that’s in our community right now. Our subcommittee would like to have a community meeting after the election is over and have a meeting where everybody can come together. … There’s a lot of people who are concerned whether we should do it or not. I am an advocate for doing it, but only if the community wants it.” Druker: “We’re studying that. I’m very skeptical Del Mar has the financial wherewithal and the ability to manage a police department.” Haviland: “I don’t really have a stand, pro or con, on the police force. A lot of residents feel that we need a better community policing model so that we have people in our community who understand our neighborhoods and can be more responsible to the lower priority calls. I really support doing something as a community to address that. What I don’t know yet, because I just don’t have enough information yet, is whether or not the best solution for that is to have our own police force. Parks: “As a council member, I’ve wanted to go slowly because that’s probably, financially, the most important decision we’re going to make in the next five years. To me, to feel comfortable to have an up or down vote, we need to hear more from the citizens. We also need to hear more from the city manager on how he would give oversight of a police department.” Stubbs: “It’s my understanding that the Finance Committee has done a write-up on this issue. If the City Council works efficiently, this may not be an issue that the next City Council will see. I’m not a big proponent of growing government, but if necessary to use our resources more efficiently, and we could do it more effectively by having our own police force, then that would make sense.”

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FROM COURTS, A1 coach since the school opened 13 years ago, said as a lifelong tennis player he can appreciate that people want to have a place to play. However, he warned the board that opening up the tennis courts to the public could carry a significant fiscal cost, compromise the integrity of the facilities and cause a safety issue for students. Black said over the past 13 seasons he has visited over 50 of San Diego County’s high school tennis facilities and very few compare to CCA’s as they’ve managed to preserve the courts by limiting their use. Black said when he first started coaching the team, they visited the Torrey Pines courts that are open to the public and found them to be a “mess,” with cut nets, vandalized fences, and courts scratched up and marred by gum and black marks, victim to skateboards and others who didn’t respect the surface or

use it for its intended use. “Unfortunately, tennis players like the gentlemen that just spoke, don’t ruin public courts. People who use them for purposes other than tennis do,” Black said. Black said opening up the courts would speed up the timetable for when CCA’s courts would need to be resurfaced. The average court costs $6,000 to resurface — with the eight courts at CCA, it would cost nearly $50,000. The average public court needs to be resurfaced every four to six years and Black said because CCA’s courts have been so well preserved for the past 13 years, they will likely not need to be resurfaced for another two to three years. “In the time that many courts would be on their fourth resurfacing, we will have been on our first, thus saving the district nearly $200,000,” Black said. Interim Superintendent Eric Dill said the public use of school facilities policy has been in place for

FROM SOLANA BEACH, A1 decided not to run for a second term due to increased demands on his professional and personal commitments. In addition to his work as a business attorney and role as president of Moxie Foundation, which both require significant travel, Zahn said he is focused on his family. His father was recently hospitalized. “I’m definitely going to miss serving with everybody,” Zahn said. “It’s with mixed emotions, but I am, of course, optimistic and eager to stay involved with the issues that are facing the city.” The five other candidates are Jewel Edson, Judy Hegenauer, Chris Hohn, Edward Siegel and Cynthia Walsh. Edson, who moved to Solana Beach in 1997, has served on the city’s View Assessment Commission for 11 years. She previously served on the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce Board and San Diego County District 3 Community Grant Review Panel. “I think it’s really important to preserve the right of our City Council to have discretion over land use decisions, and to protect the desires of our residents to have a say in how our city develops and how that process is managed,” she said. If elected to the council, Edson wants to help implement an “effective” climate action plan and improve the city’s relationship with the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “I want to work collaboratively to obtain Solana Beach’s voice on projects that are being proposed on the southern border of our city,” she said. “Del Mar sees the lion’s share of revenue from the fairgrounds. Solana Beach bears the brunt of the impact. I’d like to work collaboratively with Del Mar and the 22nd District Agricultural Association to obtain more of a voice, and hopefully, more of an equitable share of the revenue that’s generated. A self-described independently-minded fiscal conservative, Edson has a background in finance, first in real estate sales, then at Qualcomm and later as director of operations for a technology startup. As an events planner, she has owned a small business for 10 years.

a number of years and serves as protection for the district’s assets, as well as the students and staff on the school property. The policy does allow for community groups to use district facilities when it doesn’t conflict with school programs and Dill said it has been very successful. Last year they scheduled over 1,900 events across the district’s 10 schools with outside users. “The issue of the CCA tennis courts is primarily one of safety and protecting the school because of where the courts are located,” Dill said. “It’s in the center of the campus and if we were to open one gate to allow entry by the general public it really opens up the entire campus.” Opening the gates puts the campus at risk for vandalism, theft and damage on the tennis courts and beyond, he said. “We have had lots of instances of bad behavior on our campuses,” Dill said. “People who’ve damaged

“I’m passionate about Solana Beach,” she said. “I believe in growing our city in a thoughtful, responsible manner is key to protecting our neighborhood and our property values. I think we can do that while also maintaining our city’s fiscal well-being and strengthening our business community, and at the same time, addressing environmental concerns. “I believe I’m very qualified between my service on multiple civic organizations and my professional experience,” she added. “I believe I have the leadership qualifications and training that are necessary to promote, protect and to continue to responsibly grow Solana Beach.” Having lived in Solana Beach for 45 years, Hegenauer was among the group of citizens who sought cityhood. The community recently celebrated Solana Beach’s 30th anniversary, as the city was incorporated in 1986. “I just worry about the future of the city,” Hegenauer said. “I worry about it staying the way it is. I understand change happens and I’m not against growth, except I think it should be thoughtfully done.” With a doctorate in education, Hegenauer worked as a teacher for 12 years and worked as a director of statewide multi-agency education programs for 15 years. Hegenauer currently serves on the city’s Climate Action Commission and was a founding member of the Solana Beach Clean and Green Committee. She has also been an active volunteer and member of the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society for a decade, serving three terms as president. “We do lots of volunteering and it feels good to do that,” said Hegenauer, who also has a small business as a weaver. In addition to protecting the city’s character through “thoughtful development,” Hegenauer said she is also committed to environmental, land use and public safety issues. “I’d like to encourage residents to participate,” she said. “We have commissions with empty spaces on them. I think that if they get involved in the community at that level, then we can have a great participatory government structure.

the floors, we had one group that destroyed a grand piano, lots of issues in the restroom and abusive behavior toward staff. With the facility use policy and somebody who’s rented the facility, we’ve known who those folks are and who we can hold accountable.” Dill said with Pacific Highlands Ranch, residents are dealing with an issue of living in a still-growing community and not having recreational resources available yet. The new PHR Community Park and Recreation Center, located between Pacific Trails and CCA, has been designed and is slated to be complete in July of 2019. The design committee moved away from a plan for the park that included five tennis courts as they take up a lot of space and the city has expressed interest in a joint-use agreement with CCA for its courts. For a long time, SDUHSD had a joint-use agreement with the city of Encinitas to use the San Dieguito Academy High School courts — Dill

That would increase transparency and efficiency in all of the city processes.” Having been raised on Air Force bases, Hohn said community service has always been an important part of his life. “My entrepreneurial nature and love of sports and competition has guided me through my careers from coaching underprivileged children swimming to triathlon event management,” said Hohn, who has lived in Solana Beach for four years. “Helping people succeed is what motivates me and I'd like to bring this spirit to the City Council.” Hohn has chaired the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission for two years. He said he’s worked to be inclusive of all community members and increase participation in events like Beach Blanket Movie Night and Dia de los Muertos. “I truly believe these events help create a better sense of community for all of our residents,” he said. If elected to the council, Hohn is interested in improving the city’s infrastructure and building upon the work the current council has done to improve streets and sidewalks. Ensuring pedestrian safety for residents and visitors, and especially children, is a top priority for him. In addition, he would like to expand the city’s recycled water system, help obtain government funding to replenish the sand on the beaches, maintain a strong police presence and support firefighters and lifeguards. “Protecting private property rights while preserving our unique community character is an important issue to stay focused on,” Hohn said. “Public safety, supporting our businesses and keeping up on infrastructure maintenance all makes for a wonderful quality of life in our beautiful city. “With my enthusiasm and bipartisanship attitude I am confident I can be a voice of accommodation and compromise,” he added. “I’ll provide fair and sound decision making that represents the interests of all of our citizens.” Siegel, a 40-year resident of Solana Beach, is a psychiatrist and concert pianist. He helped found the city’s Public Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation

said they jokingly referred to it as the skate park because while they kept it open for tennis use, they never saw it being used by anybody other than skateboarders. That agreement lasted for about 30 years until the city invested in its own tennis courts. Dill said there is an option to negotiate with the San Diego City Parks and Recreation Department on a similar joint-use agreement — he said the city has also expressed an interest in using the Pacific Trails track. Dill said he would also continue to work with the neighboring West Highlands Pacific Homeowners Association on a potential facility use permit which would enable its residents to play on the courts if the organization takes on the fees and the liability. “We have never said that the public can’t use the courts, it’s just about trying to find a way to work within the district’s policy,” Dill said.

Commission. A year after the city was incorporated, Siegel created the city’s longest-running community event, the Solana Beach Sing-Along, which recently marked the start of its 30th season. Siegel also helped write the city’s official song, “Solana Beach, Our City Proud,” along with lyricist Lynn Salsberg. “The city song is a good song,” Siegel said. “A city song should create a sense of community just like our national anthem creates a sense of pride in our country.” Now running for council, Siegel said he aims to build a stronger sense of community, create a business-friendly climate, and ensure people are not treated better than special interest groups. “I love our town,” he said. “I want it to be a community.” Walsh, who was born in Chicago and raised in La Jolla, has lived in Solana Beach for 11 years. From classroom volunteer at Solana Vista and Skyline elementary schools, to fundraiser for the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, the mother of two has served as a parent volunteer at local schools for the past decade. Before leaving the workforce to raise her children, Walsh ran her own business as a real estate agent. Currently, she also volunteers for several charitable organizations, including Friends of the Poor – Africa, which supports women, children and under-educated girls in Nigeria. She has been fundraising and volunteering for the group since 2007. Walsh’s desire to continue to serve her community inspired her to run for council. She wants to find a solution to neighborhood crime, ensure balanced rights for all property owners, support local businesses and preserve the city’s quality of life. “Helping our schools achieve excellence by supporting teachers and students by raising money for important programs not funded by the state has been so satisfying,” she said. “To serve our citizens and be a part of the governing body that improves our quality of life here in Solana Beach will be an honor.”

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FROM TRACKS, A4 assigned to work with transit district. “We are here to just try to change your attitude about being on the tracks.” King said deputies will still issue the misdemeanor tickets when the circumstances call for it. Even infraction tickets are pricey. The base fine for the offense is $75, but tack on court and penalty assessments, and the cost jumps to nearly $400 for a first-time offender, according to the San Diego Superior Court. Transit officials said none of those fines are funneled back to the district. The latest effort consists of more patrols and special operations. Becerra — who prefers to call it “an increased presence, not a crackdown” — said the district is “really looking at this across the board.” That ranges from transient camps too close to the rail line, to people crossing the tracks or walking near them. In Del Mar, the tracks run parallel to a hiking trail and people frequently move across the corridor, particularly south of 15th Street where there’s a long stretch without a legal crossing. Surfers and others heading to the beach park on cul de sacs east of the tracks, then cross over on the way to the ocean. “What are you supposed to do?” San Diego resident Kris Ochi said after surfing off 11th Street on Friday. “If you want to get to the beach, you’ve got to cross the tracks.” There are no-trespassing signs, he acknowledged, but he also pointed to the well-worn path and the trash can at the head of it. “It’s the established route,” he said. Stonebanks said after he was ticketed he

warned friends and neighbors about the crackdown. “People are really upset about the issue,” he said. Becerra said that perhaps three times a day, the presence of trespassers forces quick action — whether blaring the horn or hitting the emergency brakes— by train operators on the local tracks. Crews must inspect rail lines after an emergency stop. The downtime often runs from 15 to 60 minutes and can affect the scheduling. Aside from Coaster trains, the coastal tracks also carry trains from Amtrak, Metrolink, and BNSF Railway. The lines are part of the second busiest intercity passenger rail corridor in the country, officials said. The trespassing problems also happen on Sprinter as well, but far less so, Becerra said. King, a 20-year sheriff’s deputy who heads the railway enforcement unit for the Sheriff’s Department, said that a few months into the job, he realized how dangerous the rail corridor can be. He said he was 20 feet from the tracks, waiting to spot a northbound train he knew was carrying a deputy and a wanted felon, when the southbound train suddenly blew past from behind. “It totally shocked me,” he said. “A light bulb went off. It changed my whole way of thinking.” One catalyst to start targeting trespassers came after a man and woman laid on the tracks in Encinitas, reportedly in a suicide attempt in July. They were struck but survived, although the woman lost her arm. “The situation was so dramatic and traumatic, we knew we had do something,” Becerra said. – Teri Figueroa is a writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune.

FROM PETER ZAHN, A2 Zahn has chaired the city’s Climate Action Commission, helping guide the development of a climate action plan. Solana Beach is also looking closely at forming its own energy district, either for the city or the region, which would allow residents to source lower-cost, clean energy. “It’s gratifying, although I’m a bit impatient to see neighboring cities follow suit,” he said. And although Solana Beach is the second smallest city in San Diego County, the city had its very own representative during the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Paris: Zahn. Delegates from 196 countries approved the landmark climate accord last December to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “That was definitely a highlight,” he said. “It was great to be able to represent the city of Solana Beach at the Paris climate talks.” Zahn praised the efforts of the city’s residents who helped preserve the Gateway property, the 3.44-acre parcel that sits along the east side of Coast Highway 101, across from Cardiff State Beach and south of the San Elijo Lagoon. “It was a great citywide achievement that that

FROM FOUNDATION, A7 running. “There’s no way I could run this million-dollar organization without these incredible volunteers,” Malmuth said. The 30-member foundation board includes representation from each school, including Solana Santa Fe. Parents and community members also help support the foundation’s various committees, including the fundraising committee, finance

land could be preserved and folded into the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy,” he said. After he was elected to council, Zahn said he was surprised to discover just how much Solana Beach residents are involved in their city. “It’s been really neat working with everyone,” he said. “They truly care about the issues. That’s been great. The more input, the better.” Of three incumbents, only one filed papers to run for re-election. At the start of August, longtime Solana Beach City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner announced that she is not seeking re-election. She has served three terms on the council, including three terms as mayor. Six people, including incumbent Mayor David Zito, filed papers. The other candidates are Jewel Edson, Judy Hegenauer, Chris Hohn, Edward Siegel and Cynthia Walsh. Although Zahn has decided not to seek a second term, he does plan to stay actively involved in the city. “I’m definitely going to miss serving with everybody,” Zahn said. “It’s with mixed emotions, but I am, of course, optimistic and eager to stay involved with the issues that are facing the city.” committee, marketing committee and school site development committee. “It’s really an amazing community effort,” Malmuth said. “This community is so lucky to have the schools that we have,” she added. “We’re just so proud that we can help support the schools.” For more about the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, or to donate or volunteer, call 858-794-7180 or visit www.solanabeachkids.org.

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Del Mar swimmer gets one more shot at Catalina relay Swell Guys Too set another relay record BY KRISTINA HOUCK t was just three years ago that six local 70-somethings embarked on a record-setting swim across the Catalina Channel. Now 2016, and at 79 years old, Tony Joseph of Del Mar wanted one more shot at the relay. This was his last chance — at least with the same team. “If we hadn’t gone in 2016, I’d be aged out,” Joseph said from his Del Mar home. Joseph and his fellow teammates set a new swimming record for men in their 70s on Aug. 12, when they swam from the California coast to Catalina Island in 14 hours flat. The team, called the Swell Guys Too, consists of Joseph, Bill Crane, Steve Cross, Steve Dockstader, Dan Henry and Pete Pettigrew. The previous record for the men ages 70-79 category was 16 hours, five minutes. Records are certified by the Catalina Channel Swim Federation. Departing from Rancho Palos Verdes, each team member swam an hour, then climbed in the “mother boat” for a rest, before getting back in the water for another leg. Swimmers were accompanied by observers on kayaks, including Del Mar resident Tom Hecker, who was one of two support paddlers for the all-night swim. Crane started the swim, diving in the water at 9:41 p.m. At 64 degrees, the water was cold. Next up was Pettigrew, then Henry, Dockstader and Cross. With high swells and strong winds, the conditions were tough. “The conditions just kept getting worse and worse as we went along,” said Cross, the team captain. Joseph, the sixth and oldest swimmer, faced the most time-consuming obstacle. He was separated from the observation kayak. Ever the competitor, however, he had two questions when he completed his turn: How did I do? Whose distance did I

Tony Joseph, Dan Henry, Steve Cross, Steve Dockstader, Bill Crane and Pete Pettigrew beat? The swimmers then repeated the rotation, with Joseph’s second stretch in the 11th hour. In the 13th hour, the final swimmer, Pettigrew, faced one last challenge. One of the observation kayaks capsized twice, leaving him to go it alone. “There was some drama,” Cross said. Pettigrew completed the final stretch at 11:41 a.m., arriving at Doctor’s Cove on Catalina Island. Altogether, the group covered 23-and-a-half nautical-miles, averaging 1.7 miles per hour. “It was more challenging,” Cross said. Swell Guys Too formed in 2012. The group became the first group of men in their 70s, along with the Wild Old Women, the first group of women in their 70s, to swim from the shore to the Island. That swim took 16 hours, 5 minutes. “We’re all accomplished open ocean swimmers and have raced

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up and down the coast for years competing against each other,” said Cross, adding that every member is also a member of the La Jolla Cove Swim Club. Conditions were much better in 2013, when Joseph joined the group and Swell Guys Too set a record by completing the swim in just 10 hours, 57 minutes and 6 seconds. That time the team swam from the island to the shore. “It worked out just like clockwork,” Cross said about the Sept. 24, 2013 swim. “We just kept swimming and it just felt like we were getting vacuumed along. It was a great feeling.” “The water was warm,” Joseph added. “For what it’s worth, I don’t think that record’s going to be broken,” he said. “We had perfect conditions. You just couldn’t have a better night.” The team took two years off after the 2013 record-setting swim.

A few members had to address medical issues, including Cross who had eye surgery. “We’re not all original parts,” Cross said with a laugh. “When you get to 70, things begin to give out,” added Joseph, who trains at UCSD and La Jolla Cove. “Stuff starts to happen, but it doesn’t interfere with our goals,” Cross said. The group set out with a goal to complete a new swim across the Catalina Channel in 2016. Other than Joseph, all of the same team members signed up. But with one team member, Dave Little, still dealing with a medical issue, Joseph stepped up. A retired judge, Joseph served on the San Diego Superior Court for 20 years. He worked in law for 40 years, previously as an attorney. Joseph’s been a swimmer even longer, swimming competitively since he was a high schooler in the early 1950s. He’s swam

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SB businesswoman partners with Miracle Babies on ‘Miracle Tote’

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BY KRISTINA HOUCK With a background in fashion and a passion for giving back, Solana Beach’s Shelli Pelly has partnered with a local nonprofit to bring a fashion-forward yet functional bag to the market that will also help raise funds for Miracle Babies. “It’s been a labor of love,” Pelly said. For the past year Pelly has worked with Miracle Babies to create the “Miracle Tote.” She led focus groups with Miracle Circle members, moms and other community members to learn what women want in a bag. After months of researching, planning and designing, the Miracle Tote was recently unveiled at a private pre-launch party at Azzurra Capri, a La Jolla boutique where attendees had an opportunity to preorder the custom-designed bag. “They were ordering multiples, and you know they like it when they order multiples,” Pelly said. Pelly said the Miracle Tote was made to match everything women requested in the focus groups. She said it is a chic yet functional tote that’s durable and offers organizational components, including two large

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Azzurra Capri. “I’m excited for it,” said Pelly, an entrepreneur, business consultant, former corporate executive and philanthropist. She and her sister founded a company that designs, manufactures and sells travel bags and accessories. Not long after starting her work on the Miracle Tote, Pelly became a founding member of the Miracle Circle in 2015. Since then, she has quickly grown to become an integral part of the auxiliary group, which supports the work of Miracle Babies through fundraising,

community outreach and advocacy. Pelly also serves on the planning committee for Miracle Babies’ seventh annual gala. With the theme “Once Upon a Time,” this year’s gala is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 22 at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. “I liked the idea of partnering and co-branding with a charitable organization,” Pelly said. “But as time went on, I pretty quickly connected with the women in the organization. I identified with the women and the vision.” The Miracle Tote is the start of

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a line of custom designed and branded products that will be sold nationwide with proceeds benefitting Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization that provides support and financial assistance to families with critically-ill newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as enhances the well-being of women, children and their families through education, prevention and medical care. Pelly has plans for totes, backbacks, crossbody bags, wallets and other products. “I’ve gotten really involved with Miracle Babies, so it’s been fun,” Pelly said. “Being able to do something where the proceeds are going toward such a worthy organization makes it more worthwhile.” To preorder the Miracle Tote, email orders@miraclebabies.org or call 858-633-8541. Include desired quantity, colors, your name, phone number and mailing address. Customers will receive an order confirmation and notification of when the order is shipped during the first week of October. Customers can also sponsor a Miracle Mom by donating a tote filled with goodies. For more about Miracle Babies, visit www.miraclebabies.org.

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‘October Sky’ now a theatrical musical at The Globe BY DIANA SAENGER The West Coast premiere of the musical “October Sky” will launch The Old Globe Theatre’s 2016-17 season. With book by Drama Desk nominee Brian Hill (“The Story of My Life”) and Aaron Thielen (“Hero”), and score by Michael Mahler (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”), the production was inspired by the 1999 Universal Rachel Pictures film based Rockwell on a true story, and the book “Rocket Boys” by Homer H. Hickam. Rachel Rockwell is director/choreographer. The story is set in a mining town in the 1950s where Homer Hickam faces his future: following his father to work in the coal mines. However, that changes in October 1957, when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit and Homer is inspired to build rockets. Director Rockwell (“Brigadoon,” “Wicked,” “Billy Elliot,” “Bring It On: The Musical”) said she became interested in the story when approached by colleagues Hill and Thielen. “They asked if I

wanted to work with them on making the ‘October Sky’ film into a musical. We had known each other for years and collaborated on a lot of projects, so I said ‘yes’ and we’ve been working on if for several years,” she explained. The musical premiered at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago to rave reviews. “The audiences loved it,” Rockwell said. “It’s a family story and connects to Midwestern values. Families from small towns especially identify with it. In the cast, we have eight or nine actors from San Diego with great talent, a handful of actors from the original company, and new ones from New York. But we’ve made a lot of changes in the show, so they are all learning together.” According to Rockwell, the story is very similar to the film, but with a musical score to enhance it. “Fans of the film will not be disappointed,” she said. “Because we have to show them the story (we can’t just rely on camera shots) it’s a little more active than the film version. We noticed at the Marriott Theatre premiere that some of the gentlemen were shredding tears ... the story is very strong on the father-son relationship.”

One of her favorite scenes contains the song “Moonshine.” “It’s really a fun song,” she said. “The score is beautiful, unique and a wonderful combination of rockabilly music of the era. The tone is of the Appalachian music of West Virginia.” She said the play has incredible appeal for all ages and will have a profound impact on anyone who was alive when Sputnik launched. “That was a life-changing experience on Earth, and it altered the way humans think about what we can and can’t do,” she said. “It opened doors. Young people, who are still at the beginning of their journeys and deciding what their dreams are going to be, will find this show compelling. It will have parents thinking about what they do for their children and the sacrifices they make. It’s also got broad appeal for fathers and sons with its rich story-telling, and it’s also good family entertainment grounded in 1957 ... a story of hope for parents, little ones and seniors.” ■ IF YOU GO: “October Sky,” runs Sept. 10-Oct. 23 on The Old Globe Theatre’s Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, San Diego. Tickets from $36. (619) 234-5623. theoldglobe.org

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Museum exhibition celebrates citizen scientists BY DAVID L. CODDON Scientific research is not strictly the domain of scientists, nor are scientific discoveries exclusive to them. Studying and exploring nature out of sheer curiosity and a burning passion are the world’s citizen scientists. These men and women down through history as well as today are celebrated in a new exhibition at the San Diego Natural History Museum titled “Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People: A History of Citizen Science.” Some of these naturalists you may know, like John James Audubon (1785-1851), whose quest it was to paint every known bird species in North America. Or poet Edward Lear (1812-1888), author of “The Owl and the Pussycat,” who became a respected natural history artist. But did you know that Maria Theresa, head of the Habsburg family dynasty in Austria during the 18th century, accumulated an impressive collection of seashells from all over the world? Or that French General Napoleon Bonaparte, upon invading Egypt in 1798, brought with him more than 160 men whose duty it was to document the captured nation’s natural environment? All are part of the “Extraordinary Ideas” exhibition, which occupies two levels of space n the museum’s new Eleanor and Jerome Navarra Library Special Collections Gallery, along with works from and stories

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Every item on display comes from the museum’s permanent collection, donations that trace back to 1864. about local citizen scientists including Laurence Klauber (1883-1968), an SDG&E worker whose obsession became the region’s reptiles, and Laurence Hoey (1892-1963), a self-taught naturalist who at only 31 became the San Diego Natural History Museum’s

curator of birds. Every item on display comes from the museum’s until-now unexhibited permanent collection, donations that trace back to 1864. “This is the first time we’ve offered a behind-the-scenes collection,” said Margaret

“Margi” Dykens, who is curator of the “Extraordinary Ideas” exhibit and director of the museum’s Research Library. Dykens says these works, showcased in a climate-controlled, low-light environment, emphasize the fact that “anyone can make contributions to science, and in a very real way.” The technological revolution fueled by the Internet and digital communication, she added, gives novice naturalists the opportunity to document their research and even submit it for scientific consideration. Besides highlighting the efforts of these citizen scientists, Dykens says this exhibition “is a new way to make people aware that there is research going on here. We’re not just an exhibition space.” The museum employs an active research team, some of whose work can be learned about in the galleries. Above the main exhibits floor in the upper mezzanine are two gallery spaces that are certain to appeal to visitors, of all ages. One is a display of watercolor paintings by A.R. (Albert Robert) Valentien, who lived in San Diego and who in 1908 was commissioned by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps to document on canvas the flora of California. Valentien, who was not trained as a botanist by any means, traveled throughout the state for 10 years, painting its diverse flowers and plants. The museum’s collection of these Valentien SEE SCIENTISTS, B17

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Superstar Lebanese comedian set for San Diego homecoming

Popular Brain Fitness programs return Sept. 13

BY ROB LEDONNE It’s an early Tuesday afternoon in San Diego, but halfway across the world in Beruit, Lebanon, comedian Nemr Abou Nassar, who simply goes by the stage name Nemr, is just finishing up dinner. “I have to admit, I like California because it’s a lot more carefree there,” said the Lebanese-born comedian, who for a time lived in North County “It was awesome living in Del Mar,” he notes. “I went to Del Mar Heights and the house we used to live in had a huge backyard area. It was an experience that was free of anxiety. In Lebanon, you have to quickly grow up. Living in Del Mar was like living in a movie.” These days, however, Nemr is living in a different kind of movie. Known as Lebanon’s “King of Comedy,” he’s one of the most popular comedians in the Middle East, pioneering an art form in a part of the world where any kind of stand-up shows were previously unheard. Now, he has six full feature specials and a primetime television show under his belt. “The challenges of doing comedy here are unlike challenges you’d find anywhere else in the world,” he explains. “In my first year doing comedy, there were 14 assassinations, a civil war, and an international war. I’d be doing shows in bunkers where people would show up to seek cover.” Born in Lebanon, Nemr moved to San Diego when he was 2 years old and it was in North County where he first discovered his love of comedy and western culture. “My parents would record stand-up specials

Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) is once again offering its two popular Brain Fitness programs starting Sept. 13 at the Del Mar Community Building, 225 9th St, Del Mar. For those interested in participating for the first time, an orientation meeting will be held on the “Basic Brain Fitness” program on Thursday Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. Attendance at the orientation meeting will help ensure participation in the programs. For those Brain Fitness alumni wishing to continue training, the program is now available year round. Call DMCC to arrange a start date for the “Refresher Brain HQ,” program. Both take place at the Del Mar Community Building. The programs are available at no charge. Those living in the 92014 zip code get first priority to participate in the programs. The Brain Fitness programs, developed by Posit Science from work at UC San Francisco, are designed to SEE BRAIN, B17

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from HBO and I’d watch them over and over again,” he remembers. “When I was 5, I used to tell everyone that I when I grew up I was either going to be a ninja turtle or a stand-up comedian. I had a set memorized from (“Saturday Night Live” veteran) Dana Carvey, and even though I had no idea what he said, I knew it word for word.” Despite his idyllic Southern California childhood, Nemr was a teenager when he and his family packed up and moved back to their home country. With him, he took his newfound interest in comedy. While back in Lebanon, he’d grab at any chance to pursue his craft and quickly began organizing shows in the country and the surrounding region. “Performing in the Middle East is beautiful, because you perform there with a purpose,”

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Nemr explains of his pioneering career. “In the U.S., when people go to a comedy club they get drunk and go back home. In the Middle East, people come to your shows because of something dark they’re dealing with. Audiences want you to remind them how to have fun. I can’t describe that feeling in words, but it validates you as a human being.” Over time, Nemr has grown an incredible, skyrocketing career that has turned him into one of the region’s top comedians. He regularly performs in front of thousands of people, including a recent show in Beruit that had 4,000 fans in attendance. “When you do a show for that kind of people in such a small country, it changes the direction of the nation’s rhetoric.” Come Sept. 30, Nemr is taking his renowned show to downtown San Diego's Balboa Theatre in a homecoming set that is poised to bridge the gap between American audiences and Middle Eastern comedy. “The funny thing is, a lot of Lebanese love to live in San Diego because both places have very similar climates,” Nemr notes, pointing out it will be easier to put on a show in California than it is in some areas of the Middle East. "Well, the first show we did in Saudi Arabia was illegal," he remembers. "Men on one side, women on the other. It was like being a revolutionary." Nemr takes the stage at the historic Balboa Theatre on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.sandiegotheatres.org/nemr

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Members of California Chrome’s Winner’s Circle.

Jockey Victor Espinoza smiles as he rides champion California Chrome.

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California Chrome wins Grade I, $1 million TVG Pacific Classic BY KELLEY CARLSON Champion California Chrome led the field from start to finish in the Grade I, $1 million TVG Pacific Classic on Aug. 20 at Del Mar. Last year’s winner, the racemare Beholder, stalked him the entire way, but settled for second place, five lengths behind. Dortmund, who battled California Chrome in the Grade II, $200,000 San Diego Handicap on July 23, was 2 1/4 lengths farther back, in third.

Ridden by Victor Espinoza, California Chrome sailed through the 1 1/4 miles on the main track in 2:00.13. “I saw the hold Victor had on him and he was just cruising, I thought, ‘It’s all over,’” said trainer Art Sherman, who resides in Rancho Bernardo. “She (Beholder) was driving to catch him, and I knew that if Victor had to get after him, he was just going to rebreak and pull away. What can you say about him –he’s just a super horse. That’s why he’s the best horse

in the country.” Among those joining Espinoza and Sherman in the winner’s circle were owners Perry Martin and his wife, Denise, and Frank Taylor of Taylor Made Farm. California Chrome’s earnings now total $13,252,650, which has increased his lead as the all-time leading money winner in North America. Two additional stakes races were held Saturday: the Grade I, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks, which East Coast invader

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Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Event to salute first responders, military heroes Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon marks its 11th year on a very important date – 9/11. Paying tribute to the wonderful first responders and their working dogs who keep people safe, this year’s surf spectacular will include patriotic ceremonies with special tributes for the heroes (both human and canine) who show their skills and bravery on dry land. The 11th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is presented by Blue Buffalo and takes place at Dog Beach Del Mar on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Helen Woodward Animal Center will never forget Sept. 11 and the heroes who were there to assist. On this very important date, the Center’s annual event will include special moments of acknowledgement for the brave

individuals who protect and serve our country and citizens. Honorary activities will include a Color Guard (California State University, San Marcos, Army reserve Officer’s Training Corps); a moment of silence; the National Anthem sung by Hospital Corpsman Third Class Grace Layugan (stationed on board the Naval aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt at North Island); a San Diego Police Department Search and Rescue K9 demo; and a First Responder tribute ceremony with plaques presented to men, women and canines from all working units. Sharing the special day with fuzzy military heroes will be over 80 dogs who have prepped throughout the summer to surf at

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s largest canine surf competition in the country. Dogs, with help from their human parents, will participate in 10-minute heats based on weight class. Each dog is judged on their ability to ride the waves, stay on the board, and have lots of fun. First, second and third place winners will be awarded for each weight class and the first place winners will move ahead to the finals--Best In Surf. This year’s activities will also feature a freestyle surf contest where points will be awarded for creativity! Dogs can surf on the same board as their friends, or favorite human. Tandem rides, tricks, and costumes are all encouraged to catch the public and the judges’ eyes! Each surFUR heat will be

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EVENT BRIEFS Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society to hold barbecue

local talent, but will only be shown at the US Bank until the end of August. It’s located at 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, 92130.

Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society will open the 2016 season of evening meetings with its traditional September barbecue. The barbecue will be held at the Fletcher Cove Community Center on Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and checks can be made payable to the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society. Please write as a memo on the check: September Barbecue. Checks can be sent to SBC&HS, P.O. Box 504, Solana Beach, Ca. 92075. Catering will be provided by Brett’s BBQ. Sept. 3 is the deadline for reservations. Please join the event for an evening of friendship and delicious food. New members and friends are always welcome.

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Congregation Beth Am is a warm, conservative synagogue conveniently located in the heart of Carmel Valley. It is a place to connect with your community and family. The community is invited to Congregation Beth Am’s Annual Labor Day BBQ for current, new and prospective members. The picnic will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ashley Falls Park (on the corner of Del Mar Heights Road and Ashley Falls Drive). Join the Rabbis, staff and dynamic leadership for this fun-filled day. There will be a kosher BBQ, sports with Coach Bucky, jumpies, face painting, crafts and entertainment for all ages.

The GlassWonks art exhibit is on display at the US Bank in Carmel Valley. GlassWonks art is a mix of functional and decorative pieces that are sure to brighten your home... and yes, they also make beautiful jewelry! Founder and local resident Joanne Max draws inspiration from South African culture, the San Diego sun and Matisse. The exhibit is a fine representation of

Bridge instruction for beginner and advancing-beginner players starts Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. The group will meet each week at the Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach. No registration is necessary. The library phone is 858-755-1404.

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County Medical Society, operates numerous health promotion programs in San Diego County. For registration and event information, visit www.ChampionsForHealth.org, or contact Kylene Cummings, kylene.cummings@ChampionsFH.org. Early bird registration is $39 per person through Sept. 1. Onsite registration on event day will begin at 3 p.m.

Solana Beach Community Senior Center’s 30th Annual Open House is Sept. 7 Solana Beach Community Senior Center’s 30th Annual Open House will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Debin Hall, located on the campus of the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church (120 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach). Everyone is invited to the event. The safari-style celebration is the “kickoff” to the center’s new season and will feature Richard Lederer, well-known author and speaker best known for his books on the English language and word play. Also featuring valuable information and services available to you and your neighbors, free lunch, door prizes and more. For more information, call 858-509-2587.

North Coast Rep launches Season 35 with A.R. Gurney’s ‘The Solana Beach to host Beach Blanket Movie Cocktail Hour’ Night Aug. 27 North Coast Repertory Theatre is toasting

the opening of Season 35 with the bracing, boisterous comedy “The Cocktail Hour by A.R. Gurney. The production will run Sept. 10-Oct. 2 (previews begin Sept. 7). Mix two upper-class New Englanders, their overprivileged adult children and endless cocktails for a delightfully intoxicating evening of fun. Son John arrives for dinner at his parent’s home carrying his provocative tell-all script that leaves the family shaken and stirred. Join the Rep for this free-flowing comedy that The New Yorker praised as Gurney’s “best play he has done.” North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

The City of Solana Beach’s Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting the 12th annual Beach Blanket Movie Night (BBMN) at Fletcher Cove Park on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The evening begins with live music by Tower 7. BBMN’s feature presentation is “Ride the Wild Surf.” BBMN offers plenty of refreshments (pizza, popcorn, ice cream, sandwiches, cookies and brownies) and a raffle with big ticket prizes - including a Firewire surfboard, beach cruiser bicycle, wetsuits, gift baskets and much more. Raffle and refreshment tickets will be available inside the park for $1 per ticket. The public is encouraged to bring low-back beach chairs. No alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, or pets allowed.

Solana Beach Sunset Del Mar Kiwanis Day at 5K run-walk fundraiser the Races 2016 to is Oct. 1 benefit Rady Children’s Champions for Health, a local non-profit Hospital foundation, has announced that registration is now open for its 3rd annual Solana Beach Sunset 5K run-walk, a fundraiser starting at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Fletcher Cove Park 111 South Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. The fundraiser is billed as San Diego’s only sunset 5k to be held at low tide on the beach. Organizers are expecting about 900 people will participate. Proceeds will benefit Jump Start for Health, a Champions for Health program designed to prevent diabetes among at-risk adults in San Diego County. Champions for Health, formerly known as the San Diego

The Del Mar Kiwanis-Sheila McDonnell Memorial 24th Annual Day at the Races event will be held Thursday, Sept. 1, from noon-5 p.m. at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Star Fiddle Sky Room. Lunch will be served between 1-2 p.m.; Handicapper: 1:30 p.m. One-hundred percent of the event proceeds go to The Celebrity for Champions (children with cancer) section at Rady Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.dmtc.com. SEE EVENTS, B17

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Submit a film idea through La Costa Film Festival’s ‘Reel Pitch’

Girl Scout Troop 1240 members Talia Nakata, Samaya Patel, Cami Collins, Laura Holmes, Riya Madan, Olivia Gildersleeve.

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or their Silver Award, Girl Scout Troop 1240 chose to partner with Access Youth Academy, a non-profit organization committed to transform the lives of youth. The girls would like to thank Christine Trinidad, program director, and Renato Paiva, executive director, for their collaboration. To earn their award the girls worked hard to fundraise and provide students with new backpacks and supplies.

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The La Costa Film Festival is bringing Hollywood back to La Costa Oct. 13-16. And they want you to be one of the stars. Do you have a film concept that’s a sure winner? How about a short film that could be a full-length feature? Maybe just a raw idea, that has “reel” potential? Now’s your chance to make that dream a reality. Ten contestants will be selected and given five minutes each to present their ideas to the “Reel Pitch” panel of studio executives. A live audience of fans and film lovers will cheer for their favorites. One winner will be chosen and begin their journey to fulfill their dreams. A panel of independent judges will select the 10 finalists from the pool of 5 minute pitches submitted through www.FilmFreeway.com. There is a required $25 submission fee. Ten finalists are then notified of their selection and their

attendance requested for the festival. They will each present their ideas before a live audience to a panel of judges (curated by Mike Tollin of Mandalay Sports Media) consisting of seasoned producers and film industry executives hungry for new material. Each finalist will have 5 minutes to make their case, followed by up to three minutes of Q&A by the judges. All finalist contestants will each receive an all-access Star pass to this year’s Festival. One winner will receive mentoring from one or more of the judges to help refine their pitch, and assist them in finding a potential studio partner to develop their idea. To enter, download the release agreement at lacostafilmfestival.org under “The REEL Pitch” section. More film festival details can be found on lacostafilmfestival.org and on the La Costa Film Festival’s social media pages.

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Eddie Gregson Foundation honors Bob Baffert

he Eddie Gregson Foundation held a benefit event Aug. 15 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The event also honored Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame Trainer Bob Baffert for his “extraordinary racing accomplishments and contributions to the prominence of the thoroughbred horseracing industry.” The event included dinner and cocktails. Net proceeds of the event will go to the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation benefiting the California backstretch community. Visit www.gregsonfoundation.com. Online: www.delmartimes.net and www.rsfreview.com.

Barbara and Joe Harper (Del Mar Thoroughbred Club GM), Jenine Sahadi (Gregson Foundation president), Angie Carmona (Gregson Foundation secretary), Jill and Bob Baffert (he’s event honoree)

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TVG Pacific Classic Draw

rainers, owners, jockeys and the press gathered Aug. 16 at the Brigantine in Del Mar to learn the all-important post positions for the $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic, which ran on Saturday, Aug. 20 — the richest horse race in the West for older horses. (See results above.) Wine and appetizers were passed as the concerned parties gathered at 4 p.m. to be welcomed by DMTC’s President and CEO Joe Harper. Track announcer Trevor Denman called out the matches as numbered pills were pulled from a jar. – Leslie Carter

Karen Denovel, paddock judge at Del Mar, and her husband, Ben Denovel, who works in security at Santa Anita, soak up the Brigantine atmosphere among their colleagues.

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Joe Harper, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club President and CEO, and Hall of Fame Jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder’s regular rider, look forward to Del Mar 2016’s Biggest Day.

Art Sherman and his son Alan are still smiling even after hearing that their champion 5-year-old and richest thoroughbred in North America, and race favorite, had drawn the least popular post position – one.

Jay Privman, National Correspondent for the Daily Racing Form, Solana Beach resident Frank Scatoni, and handicapper and horse owner Jon Lindo listen while Russ Hudak’s morning line is recorded.

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Earl Warren Family Barbecue and Readiness Day A Seahawk Readiness/Orientation Day for new students/families and an all Family Barbecue were held Aug. 18 at Earl Warren Middle School. Photos by Jon Clark.

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Solana Beach Sing-Along starts 30th season with special proclamation BY KRISTINA HOUCK For nearly as long as Solana Beach has been a city, the city has also had its own Sing-Along. In recognition of the city’s longest-running community event, San Diego County proclaimed Aug. 11, 2016, City of Solana Beach Community Sing-Along Day throughout the county. Supervisor Dave Roberts presented song leader Dr. Ed Siegel with the declaration at the special event, which marked the start of the Sing-Along’s 30th season. “The Solana Beach Community Sing-Along promotes a special kind of harmony and community spirit,” Roberts said in a comment to Union-Tribune Community Press. “It is that kind of spirit that makes me proud to be a resident of Solana Beach.” One year after Solana Beach was incorporated as a city, Siegel started the event on Aug. 6, 1987, to promote community spirit. Siegel fondly remembered also receiving a city proclamation on the first anniversary of the event from Margaret Schlesinger, the city’s first mayor who passed away earlier this year. “Under the direction of Dr. Edward Siegel, whose talents and enthusiasm are unsurpassed, the Sing-Along program has become very successful,” states the proclamation, which is dated July 28, 1988. The local psychiatrist and musician grew up participating in sing-alongs in Fort Collins, Colorado. After moving to Solana Beach 40 years ago, he wanted to offer a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to sing in his new hometown.

“It’s part of the American culture and it should continue to be part of the American culture,” he said. Since the start of the Sing-Along, singers have gathered most Thursday nights to share their love of music at Fletcher Cove Community Center. At the piano, Siegel provides musical accompaniment and sings with the group in a repertoire contained in a songbook that he and regular attendees compiled over the years. In the early days, Siegel said, the group had to make do with an old upright, which the city eventually replaced with a new one. Over the years, the group updated its songbook to include songs that span generations, from classics to chart-topping hits, and from spirituals to show tunes. A special song for the city of Solana Beach is also featured in the songbook. In 2006, Solana Beach adopted the city’s official song, “Solana Beach, Our City Proud,” a collaboration between Siegel and lyricist Lynn Salsberg. “So many cities have their own song. I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we had our own city song?’” Siegel recalled. After bringing up the idea at the Sing-Along, Salsberg, a longtime Solana Beach resident and Sing-Along attendee, wrote the lyrics. “The city song is a good song,” Siegel said. “A city song should create a sense of community just like our national anthem creates a sense of pride in our country.” The first Sing-Along drew about 40 people, Siegel recalled. Since then, crowds have ranged

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Edward Siegel (center) with event guests. from seven to 70 people of all ages, with the most popular Sing-Alongs around the Fourth of July and the holiday season. “It is the longest-running event,” Siegel said proudly. The Solana Beach Community Sing-Along meets most Thursday nights at Fletcher Cove Community Center, except when Siegel is out of town. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No reservations or dues are required, and everyone is welcome. Online: www.delmartimes.net.

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Faking Baking: Heatless summer treats

hile summer’s sweet bounty of crisp ruby cherries, juicy peaches, and crunchy plums satiate some dessert cravings, alas, they’re no substitute for homebaked delights. I miss cranking up the oven (but wouldn’t dare), perfuming the kitchen with the heady aromas of baked goodies and indulging in the fruits of my labor. Not to be deprived, here’s a line up of no-bake delights to satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooths without heating up your kitchen. ■ Raise the Bar: One of the few foods emblematic of Canadian cuisine is the prized Nanaimo bar, a confection that originated in the 1950s from the city on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The recipe evolved over the years as homemakers in a friendly competition tried to create the most scrumptious tri-layered treat that frequently appeared in local newspaper columns and other resources, including the “Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary Cookbook.” While the chewy crust layer stayed faithful to the original recipe, the middle and top layers were constantly being refined. Previous names of the concoction included, “The Quickie Square,” and the “London Fog Bar,” but the current Nanaimo Bar that coveted

the award for Canada’s best confection starts with a bottom layer of Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, shaved coconut, chopped pecans and sugar, followed by a middle layer of buttery vanilla custard, topped with a silky semi-sweet chocolate icing. A blissful treat, ehh? ■ Nostalgic Noshes: Although National S’mores Day passed (Aug. 10), we can still enjoy “some more” of these iconic campfire treats throughout the dog days of summer. While no one has laid a solid claim to its creation, the first recipe appeared in a 1927 handbook, “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” S’mores is a triple threat with three solid components: marshmallows, honey Graham crackers and chocolate bars. Creative chefs have tweaked the original version, using super dark chocolate infused with smoky and zesty flavors, including chili, cayenne pepper and earthy sea salts, or adding a layer of crispy, applewood bacon, banana slices, or caramel and toasted pecans. An adult-only version incorporates a splash of Martini of Smirnoff Marshmallow or cinnamon-infused vanilla vodka to the recipe. Rice Krispies Treats, another throw back from the past was the brainchild of Kellogg’s

employee Mildred Day who combined Rice Krispies cereal with melted marshmallows and margarine as a creative way to raise money for the Camp Fire Girls annual bake sale in the late 1930s. For a modern (and healthier) version of these gooey morsels blend Rice Krispies or puffed rice with vegan marshmallows, almond butter, organic butter, and spices to please the palate like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or cardamom. ■ Say Cheese! A smooth as silk cheesecake can be whipped up in minutes, then popped in the fridge for an elegant and luscious dessert. A crispy (and gluten-free) crust combines almond or coconut flour, brown sugar and melted butter. For the filling simply blend cream cheese, sour cream and flavorings to suit your mood. Add a splash of Kahlua for a java jolt, or nutty liqueurs (Frangelico for a hazelnut essence, Amaretto for almond notes), fresh vanilla beans, Meyer lemon or lime zests, or exhilarating mint extract. Top with fresh berries, exotic fruit slices, or dark chocolate wafers to transform simple to spectacular instantly. ■ National Treasures: Whip up no-bake treats from around the world, including Italy’s tiramisu with lady fingers drenched in coffee and liqueur (recipe provided). England’s trifle with creamy custard and seasonal fruits, India’s celebratory sweet called laddu made with gram (chickpea) flour, ghee butter, cashews, powdered sugar and cinnamon rolled into melt-in-your-mouth balls, or Middle Eastern delights, such as, baklava (honey-drenched phyllo pastry filled with crushed pistachios) or halvah, a confection of tahini (sesame paste) and assorted nuts.

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women who are mothers is even smaller. And women in positions of power have a harder time managing their time and priorities when they are mothers. Sometimes, these moms receive pressure from onlookers, who can accuse them of working too much or not enough. The one truth is that circumstances are different for every woman, and working moms have to decide how much work and what kind is right for them and for their families. But this is easier said than done. What women need to navigate this difﬁcult work/motherhood balance are mentors. Because what statistics don’t show is the cost to many of these powerful women. Trending research shows that women in top positions in politics inspire other women to take part—not only because they serve as role models but because they make it seem normal for women to hold these positions of power. What holds true for politics works across the occupational board (and board room). A brave few can blaze a trail and inspire others, showing that a daunting climb is still surmountable. But sticking with a hard job, and all the pressures that come with it, on top of being a mother,

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serve to empower other women and develop a community of assistance. Not all workplaces look the same. And not all women mentors have to be the CEO or vice president of a company. Sometimes, mentors can be supportive friends and extended family members. But they can also be women within your community. Maybe they are even professional life coaches. These mentors can provide individually-based guidance and genuine support and friendship, which can help women get through the daily struggles. Because it’s one thing to have Sheryl Sandberg’s picture as your desktop wallpaper, but chances are pretty good that she’s not going to sit next to you late in the evening when you have a deadline looming and realize you’re going to miss your child’s game or recital, telling you, “You can do this!” Or telling you that missing a game or recital doesn’t make you a bad mother, especially when you are providing a good life for your family. That’s why we need mentors even more than role models. Column continued at http://www.delmartimes.net/ news/2016/aug/16/Why-Working-MomsNeed-Mentors/

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CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 6th day of September, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City Hall, Temporary Council Chambers, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Suite 100, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct the first of two public hearings on the following: Zone Code Amendment ZA-15-001/ Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA-15-01 – A request to amend various sections of Del Mar Municipal Code (DMMC) Chapter 30.80 (Parking) and to amend the provisions of the City of Del Mar Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan (LUP) and the LCP Implementing Ordinance Chapter 30.80 regarding parking. 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 the temporary City Hall, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Suite 120, Del Mar, CA 92014, during normal business hours. Under California Government Code 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: August 18, 2016 Ashley Jones Administrative Services Director PHNT 9.6.16. DM1633. 8.25.16. CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 6th day of September, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City Hall, Temporary Council Chambers, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Suite 100, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct public hearing(s) on the following: A request to amend Chapters 30.04 (Definitions), 30.86 (Supplemental Regulations), and 23.08 (Design Review) of the Del Mar Municipal Code by adding definitions to Sections 30.04.160 and 30.04.170, and adding section 30.86.230 (titled “Reasonable Accommodation”), and subsection 23.080.035.A.6., respectively, to allow for reasonable accommodation within all zones. 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 the temporary City all, 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Suite 120, Del Mar, CA 92014, during normal business hours. Under California Government Code 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

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delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Date: August 18, 2016 Ashley Jones Administrative Services Director PHNT 9.6.16 (B). DM1634. 8/25/16. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: WING SZE FOK for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2016-00027667-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner(S): WING SZE FOK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name : WING SZE FOK to Proposed Name: AUDREY WINGSZE CHEN 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

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 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: September 30, 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: Del Mar Times Date: August 12, 2016 JEFFREY B. BARTON Judge of the Superior Court DM1632. Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2016.

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Sandpiper Square Dance Club classes begin Sept. 13 The Sandpipers Square Dance Club is starting beginning square dance instruction from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach. If you are looking for a fun social activity that will engage your brain, give you a great work out and an opportunity to meet a wonderful community of really nice people, then modern square dance is for you. The Sandpipers, along with a network of square dance clubs based throughout San Diego County, provide weekly dances where dancers of all ages get together for fun and exercise. The various square dance steps are easily learned and are performed to a broad range of music. The first class is free, so come try out square dancing and see what you have been missing. $6 per class. For more information, contact Christine Kiffmann at (310) 710-7530, cdkusa@aol.com and sandpiperssquaredanceclub.org/ level_1_class.htm

SEE EVENTS, B19 FROM SCIENTISTS, B4 watercolors, which numbers nearly 1,100, “had been sitting in our rare book room for like 70 years,” explained curator Dykens, who had the incredibly difficult task of choosing only nine of them to be on display. “They’re all beautiful,” she said, so she chose as her criterion a set that would represent California’s different botanical habitats. Dykens, herself a botanical illustrator, calls the Valentien collection “one of the wonderful treasures of this museum.” Just around the corner upstairs from the Valentien watercolors you’ll find the exhibition’s “Dragons Den,” a space catering specially to children. Furnished with a comfortable sofa and bean bag chairs, this room is stocked with nature books for a wide range of ages. But the attraction is sure to be “authentic, very early books that illustrate dragons,” said Dykens. One of these, written in Latin and of course under glass, dates back to 1517. In case you’re not mathematically inclined, that makes it almost exactly 500 years old. “At this time,” Dykens pointed out with a smile, “people thought dragons were real.” “Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People” is a permanent exhibition, ideal for citizen scientists whose contributions to science and art are still to come. ■ IF YOU GO: “Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People: A History of Citizen Science,” is at the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park. The museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (to 8 p.m. most summer Fridays). Admission: $12-$19. (619) 232-3821. sdnhm.org

FROM BRAIN, B5 improve thinking, understanding and memory. The scientifically designed exercises are done on a computer in a “Basic Brain Fitness” program for beginners is performed for one hour three times a week. The program is self-paced and adjusts to each individual’s abilities and needs. The “Refresher Brain HQ” program is for alums of the “Basic Brain Fitness” and is a self-defined program that lets the participant select from 27 different exercises based on what functions of the brain the participant wants to improve. The program is offered year round with participation available to the participants for whatever is convenient for them. Both programs take place at the DMCC Computer Centre. More than 80 participants have taken the Brain Fitness courses and nearly all report improved brain performance, from the ability to remember better, to focus better and to process information faster. In general, it makes one feel more alert. For more information and to sign up for either program, call DMCC at 858 792-7565 or email dmcc@dmcc.cc.

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Groundbreaking held for new Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood Park San Diego City Council President Sherri Lightner, Park & Recreation Director Herman Parker, Public Works staff, and members of the community gathered Aug. 18 for the groundbreaking of the new Del Mar Mesa Neighborhood Park. The park is located near the intersection of Duck Pond Lane and Del Vino Court (formerly Carmel Mountain Road) and will total about 3.7 acres. When completed, the park will feature a multi-purpose turf field, basketball court, children’s play areas, walkways, landscaping, drainage improvements, picnic facilities, furnishings, shade structures, comfort station, horse corral, parking area, security lighting and accessibility improvements. “I am extremely pleased to see construction begin on this park,” stated Lightner. “The community has worked diligently with my office and city departments for several years to see this project come to fruition. It will be a great addition to the surrounding neighborhood.” Photos by Jon Clark.

Jennifer Kearns (Communications Director for Council Pres Lightner), Herman Parker (Dir of Parks and Recreation for City of San Diego)

PHOTOS BY JON CLARK

Parks & Rec Director Herman Parker (far left) and City Council President Sherri Lightner (center) join local residents to break ground for Del Mar Mesa Park

Frank Alshamas (SD Resident Engineer), Grant Bowers (SD Resident Engineer), Glen Bullock (President DMI Developers)

Tom Tomlinson, Mark Nassar, James Nagelvoort, Mark Calleran

City Council President Sherri Lightner and Jim Neri (Neri Landscape Architecture)

Parks and Recreation Director, Herman Parker, explains what was involved in planning the park

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OPEN HOUSES

Owner Jean Javra is shown cutting the ribbon.

COURTESY

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Wax & Whimsy

he Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening ceremony for Wax & Whimsy at their new location: 665 San Rodolfo Dr #109, Solana Beach, 92075. Visit www.waxandwhimsy.com.

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LeucadiART Walk is Aug. 28 Fine art, live art, children’s art, live dance, craft beer and live music make Leucadia come alive at the 12th Annual LeucadiART Walk on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Avoid traffic and parking by jumping on the Magic Bus. Park at Encinitas City Hall (505 S. Vulcan Ave) and the Magic Bus will take you to and from the event. If you are tired of walking feel free to pick the bus up at marked locations along Hwy 101 for a free ride. Visit www.leucadia101.com/events/leucadiart/

UC San Diego Dinner in the Library to feature NPR’s Ari Shapiro The University of California San Diego’s 13th annual Dinner in the Library—set in the iconic Geisel Library building—will take place Friday, Sept. 9, featuring Ari Shapiro, award-winning journalist and co-host of NPR’s popular radio news show, “All Things Considered.” Shapiro will take guests “Behind the News of the Moment,” sharing his insight on the making of the news, which promises to be fascinating with the presidential election just a few months away. In addition to Shapiro’s talk, Dinner in the Library will include a signature cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, and champagne and dessert reception. Proceeds from the event will support the

greatest needs of the UC San Diego Library, which include renovations and enhancements to the Geisel Library to better meet the ever-changing information needs of students, faculty and community members. Tickets for Dinner in the library are available for $250 per person or $2,000 per table. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 9. To make reservations or for more information, please visit library.ucsd.edu/about/dinner or call 858-534-7021.

Wine tasting event returns Sept. 18 The 33rd annual Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting event will be held at the Darlington House in La Jolla on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Social Service Auxiliary of San Diego has recreated this yearly fundraising event for its return in 2016 — making it an exclusive event — catered by a premier local caterer and featuring premium wines from all over California. Attendees can expect a more intimate atmosphere this year with tray-passed small bites while tasting excellent wines, all while enjoying soft tunes from a grand piano in the living room. The most important detail of the event still remains the same—helping the at-risk children of San Diego attend Camp Oliver, a youth summer camp non-profit organization in Descanso, Calif. All proceeds from the Wine & Roses event benefit Camp Oliver. For more information, visit www.wineandroses.net.

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2141 Cambridge Liz Molina, Willis Allen Real Estate

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13949 Davenport Ave. Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Michael Moradi, Coldwell Banker 858-518-3000 12590 Cavallo St Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jen Drennan, Coastal Premier Properties 858-205-3077 13590 Cantare Trail Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858 243-5278 6764 Monterra Trail Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858 243-5278 13973 Centella Way Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858 243-5278 12887 Flintwood Way Sat 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Lisa Harden, Berkshire Hathaway/Host: C.Bossmeyer (Sat) A.Yossef (Sun) 858-793-6106 5537 Carriage Ct Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 6332 Quail Run Street Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dan Conway, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858 243-5278 5233 Seagrove Pl Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 7819 Vista Lazanja Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Eileen Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-245-9851 11648 Chesterwood Pl Sat 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Jean Logan, Berkshire Hathaway 858-442-0499 5111 Seagrove Cove Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Colleen Roth, Coldwell Banker 858-357-6567 13493 Wyngate Pt Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 13211 Seagrove Street Sat 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Team Chodorow, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Host: Katie Crafton 858-456-6850 8238 Run Of The Knolls Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Eileen Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-245-9851 5747 Meadows Del Mar Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Julie Split-Keyes, Berkshire Hathaway/Host: Maggi Kawasaki 858-735-6754

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2148 Caminito Del Barco Sally Shapiro, Del Mar Realty Associates 13911 Durango Wendy Ramp, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Host: Susan Deetman 7932 Kathryn Crosby Court Robert Myron, Broker 14241 Recuerdo Drive Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 12729 Via Felino Roderic Stadelmann, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 132 Ocean View Avenue Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate/Host: Reanna Watkins 4647 Rancho Reposo Jennifer J. Janzen-Botts, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s International Realty 606 Zuni Drive Jon Granston, P.S. Platinum Properties 1820 Coast Blvd. Dara Chantarit, Allison James Estates and Homes

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2538 Nabal Street Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Judy Slack, Willis Allen Real Estate/Host: Sharon Donahue 619-921-5937 3875 Via Pasatiempo Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mary Heon, Coldwell Banker/Host: Juan Gamboa 619-888-7653 16042 Via Galan Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sara Alavi, Coldwell Banker/Host: Maryam Parto & Mark Burhart 858-405-9941 8610 Herrington Way Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Lisa Golden, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 858-776-6995 7819 Vista Lazanja Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Eileen Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-245-9851 8238 Run Of The Knolls Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Eileen Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate 858-245-9851 7732 Top O The Morning Way Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. John Lefferdink, Berkshire Hathaway/Hosts: Andie Van Hoosear (Sat) Lorenzo Sorano (Sun) 619-813-8222 17548 Los Eucaliptos Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Nancy White, Coldwell Banker 858-735-6505 7560 Montien – Santaluz Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Danielle Short, Coldwell Banker/Host: Lynette Braun 619-708-1500 15805 El Camino Real Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jennifer J. Janzen-Botts, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 760-845-3303 14910 Encendido Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ryan Rogers, Berskshire Hathaway HomeServices 760-845-4294 5546 San Elijo Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cathy Gilchrist, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 858-775-6511 17615 Via de Fortuna Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cecilia G Zavala, BHHS CAL 858-699-6646 7057 Rancho Cielo Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Linda Sansone, Willis Allen Real Estate/Host: Tom Chamberlain 858-775-6356 17373 Calle Serena Sun 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Linda Lederer Bernstein, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty 619-884-8379 5901 Ladys Secret Ct Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kevin Cummins, Coastal Premier Properties/Hosts: Kevin & Diane Cummin 858-750-9577

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