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Volume XVII, Issue 10

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March 14, 2013 Published Weekly

Parents, DM school district staff grapple with budget cuts at town hall forum BY KAREN BILLING The Del Mar Union School District’s town hall budget forum on March 11 looked like a giant classroom in the Del Mar Hills Academy multi-use room as teachers, parents and staff members sat at a cluster of tables having difficult discussions, scribbling numbers on paper trying to come up with $2.5 million in cuts. The workshop format of the forum allowed for 59

participants and an audience of observers to provide the district with their last pieces of input before Superintendent Holly McClurg makes her final budget-trimming recommendations at the March 20 board meeting. “It is very important that the community play a role,” said Doug Rafner, board president. “We want to keep the lines of communication very much open.” Rafner said the forum

empowered people in the room and made them a part of the process. The district tapped Dr. Jennifer Jeffries to lead the forum, a former superintendent and now a private consultant and a professor at California State University San Marcos. “Three of my 10 years as superintendent were conversations like this,” Jeffries said of the challenging time the district is facing. The forum tables in-

Skyline Dance-a-thon

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■ Former MLB ace inspires crowd at TPHS baseball benefit. Page B1

BY JOE TASH Elephant rides – a tradition at the San Diego County Fair for nearly 30 years – will once again be offered at this year’s fair, in spite of a renewed effort by opponents of the rides to have them banned from the fairgrounds. A dozen speakers urged the board of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the state-owned fairgrounds, to ban the ride at this year’s fair, which runs from June 8 through July 4. The board, however, voted

unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday, March 12, to approve a contract with Have Trunk Will Travel, which has operated the fair’s elephant rides for 29 years, to provide the rides at this year’s fair. The issue came up last in November 2011, when dozens of people spoke for more than two hours before the board, both in favor of and opposing the elephant rides. At that time, a motion to ban the rides failed to get the required votes, so a compromise was reached See ELEPHANT, Page 6

time. Her recommendations include $1.2 million in cuts subject to negotiation and $1 million not subject to negotiations, the biggest chunks being increasing class sizes in kindergarten to third grade to 22:1, resulting in $550,000 in savings and five furlough days at $682,500. In solutions not subject to negotiations, the biggest cuts proposed are five furSee FORUM, Page 6

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Elephant rides to be held at fair again this year

cluded 59 participants representing stakeholder groups across the district. There were 12 parents, 21 teachers, 21 classified staff members and five district office representatives. They met in three 25-minute rounds of both blended perspective groups and like peers. The groups were looking at budget recommendations that McClurg made at the Feb. 27 board meeting, her “best thinking” based on what she knows at this

BY JOE TASH A long-planned widening of the turf track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds received approval from the board of directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association on Tuesday, March 12, in an effort to improve track safety and put San Diego County in the running for the prestigious Breeder’s Cup horse racing event. “This is a really big deal,” said board president Adam Day. The board approved the project, which is budgeted at $3.7 million, on a unanimous vote. Along with approving the project itself, the board also approved a “mitigated negative declaration,” an environmental document which spells out

steps the district will take to minimize or eliminate potential environmental impacts from the project. The California Coastal Commission also must approve the project, and that panel is expected to consider the turf track expansion at its meeting in April, said director David Watson. The 22nd DAA operates the state-owned fairgrounds. The property is home to the annual San Diego County Fair, as well as a horse racing meet operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. The fairgrounds currently has two horse-racing tracks – the turf track and a polytrack, which runs outside the turf track. The project approved by the board will widen the turf track by See TURF, Page 6

Fairgrounds board agrees to help Del Mar meet state affordable housing requirements BY JOE TASH The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which operates the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds, agreed Tuesday, March 12, to work with the city of Del Mar to help the city meet its state requirements for providing affordable housing. Under a resolution approved unanimously by the fair board, the agency will partner with the city to help Del Mar meet its affordable housing requirements. The fairgrounds currently has housing on its grounds for temporary workers during the annual San

Diego County Fair and horse-racing meet. However, that housing does not qualify under state affordable housing rules because the dormitory style units do not have their own kitchens and bathrooms, said director David Watson, who is working with the city on the housing issue along with director Lisa Barkett. The agriculture district is planning to replace its aging housing stock, said Watson, and the agreement with Del Mar calls for the city to pay the additional cost of See HOUSING, Page 6

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Meet your Del Mar Mayor: Sinnott uses customer service strategies to better Del Mar

Progress being made on long-planned Pacific Highlands Ranch park

BY CLAIRE HARLIN Charged with the daunting task of heading up customer service for San Diego Gas & Electric amid rate increases more than a decade ago, Terry Sinnott realized the importance of letting people have as much choice and control as possible — not being bureaucratic when things seems to be, well, bureaucratic. Serving as Del Mar’s Mayor since the turn of the new year and as a City Council member since 2010, Sinnott said customer service looks much the same when dealing with the residents of Del Mar. “Whether you are the customer of a utility company or city government, it seems there’s not a lot of choice because there’s only one entity to talk to,” said Sinnott, a Del Mar resident since 1976. “But that doesn’t mean all services are the same and they are not all mandated.” Sinnott successfully strategized how to provide a two-way street of communication between SDG&E and customers in order to target and improve weaknesses,

BY KAREN BILLING Pacific Highlands Ranch (PHR) is inching closer to finally getting its longawaited, fully-fundedsince-2008, much-delayed Gonzales Canyon Neighborhood Park. Residents whose children have played on asphalt for six or seven years might be able to unleash their kids on fresh park greens by late next year. Schmidt Design Group has completed a community-wide survey and drawn up three design alternatives for the park. It is the hope once the design is finalized it will go to the Carmel Valley Parks and Recreation Council for design review and city public hearings by

Del Mar Mayor Terry Sinnott with his Rhodesian Ridgeback mix Kai. Courtesy photo and he went on to start his own consulting company in which he continued to help organizations achieve their goals, mainly related to customer service-related and strategic planning. Sinnott said he hopes his experience with customer service can work to the benefit of Del Mar, and he’d like to implement some measures that proved successful during his career. At the top of that list is con-

ducting a survey of residents to gauge their perception of how the city is doing in the services it provides. “Real effective customer service is based on learning, and you have to interact with customers to learn what they are experiencing and what’s positive and negative, and from that information you can develop new skills and strategies to make it better,” Sinnott said, adding that, with the support of the council, he would like to see a thorough inventory of the city’s various services performed. As a consultant, Sinnott said he was generally charged with helping executives of large companies or organizations proceed with ideas or initiatives from the idea stage all the way to implementation. “The challenge is to figure out the strategy, set goals and help the organization understand the idea and know how to implement it,” he said. Similarly, issues or ideas presented on the City Council must be represented to the commuSee SINNOTT, page 19

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June. Beth Fischer, Pardee Homes division president, said they are committed to delivering the park by December of 2014. The Carmel Valley Parks and Recreation Council established a Gonzales Canyon Neighborhood Park ad hoc committee at its March 5 meeting, with the idea being to get planning into the hands of people who actually live in Pacific Highlands Ranch. The subcommittee’s intent is to build a dialogue so residents feel like the park represents what they want, according to Ken Farinksy, a CV Parks and Recreation Council board member who

will serve on the committee. “This has been one of the highest priorities of Pacific Highlands Ranch and we took it to a citywide vote in 2010 to make sure our community’s future happens. We want to make sure this park has the voice of Pacific Highlands Ranch so the new park committee includes five residents from PHR, including me,” said Manjeet Ranu, a Gonzales Canyon Neighborhood Park ad hoc committee member who is also the PHR representative on the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board. “We will be watching…There will be no more delays, this park is going to See PARK, page 19

Del Mar gun show draws large crowd BY JOE TASH A gun show held last weekend (March 9-10) at the Del Mar Fairgrounds attracted record crowds, two months after the board that oversees the state-owned fairgrounds declined to act on public requests to end future gun shows at the venue. Del Mar Fairgrounds General Manager Tim Fennell said Tuesday at the board’s regular monthly meeting that about twice as many people attended this event as have come to previous gun shows staged by Crossroads of the West, the company that

runs the shows under a contract with the fairgrounds. The company’s current contract runs for three more years. Fennell said people began showing up about 4 a.m., some five hours before the show’s 9 a.m. opening on Saturday, and that 5,000 to 6,000 people were in line by the time the show opened. Board president Adam Day said the number of law enforcement officers and private security guards has been increased at the gun show, following shootings at gun shows in other cities.

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SB volunteer and artist sends love of at least 1,000 to Newtown BY CLAIRE HARLIN Solana Beach resident Joel Harris’s big heart is known around San Diego, as he has for years volunteered his time conducting free art classes for kids, special needs adults and wounded veterans almost every day of the week. So it’s no wonder that his wounded heart after the Sandy Hook shooting led him to gather more than 1,000 signatures around the city on a 30-foot paper scroll. He asked Mayor Mike Nichols to offer the last signature before sending to the city of Newtown, Conn. in January. “Rather than just hold it inside, it’s important to be more active and do something to get it out,” said Harris, who was named “Volunteer of the Year” in 2012 by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. “I wanted to make a gigantic card, but then that just turned into a scroll and we kept adding and adding.” Harris began his effort with the 20 ASN (adults with special needs) students he teaches art to once a week at the Solana Beach Library, but then he decided not to stop there, and took the scroll to Earl Warren

Joel Harris paints his original artwork derived from his children’s books on the walls of a garden designed for kids at the VA Medical Center in La Jolla. COURTESY PHOTO Middle School for the students to sign. Harris then went to City Hall, where he spoke with city officials about his project, and before he even made it back to the library, he had received a message from Mayor Nichols praising the idea and letting him know the city could be sending out an eBlast to all

residents, letting them know they could go to the Solana Beach Library to leave their signatures. Harris didn’t stop there. He took the scroll to the Hispanic congregation of the North Coast Fellowship in Solana Beach to let parishioners sign it during their Christmas service. “Then I thought, ‘Why

not bring it to the Presbyterian Church?’” Harris said, “Then I took it to the fire station, I took it to Starbucks, I just kept going.” One of the most memorable experiences was watching a lady pace calmly for two hours at the library, formulating her thoughts before writing. But Harris said he never

read any of the messages, except for a select few that appeared in a YouTube video about the scroll (http:// w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=B6GUlDUwGxQ). “I didn’t want to intrude on people’s thoughts and feelings,” he said. “It was so private and sacred; I felt it came from their hearts and minds.” And where did Harris get all that paper and supplies? From the studio of the late Charles Emery, a well known local sculptor, which was willed along with all his supplies to Harris, a fellow Optimist Club member, when Emery passed away. A former NASA artist charged with making illustrations of the Earth to be used as visual aids on Apollo missions, Harris is passionate about sharing his love of art with others and using it as a therapy tool he believes deeply in. Having been paralyzed for four years at the age of 3, he said he honed is skills during that time and also developed a soft spot for those with physical disabilities, which have for years been the focus of his art therapy volunteerism. He likewise believes that “the armed services is the most

Students at Earl Warren sign a 30-foot scroll created by Joel Harris to send to Newtown, Conn. important job in the country,” and because his condition prevented him from serving, he said helping wounded veterans through art therapy at the VA hospital in La Jolla is his way of giving back. “I believe that everyone in this country should do their part somehow,” he said. “It’s my payback, and art really does heal the body and soul.” For more information about Harris’s weekly classes, contact the Solana Beach Library at (858) 755-1404.

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Local author’s debut novel looks at life ‘Between Boyfriends’ BY JOE TASH Like Jan Weston, the main character in her debut novel, “Between Boyfriends,” local author SárkaJonae Miller is single, grew up in San Diego and worked at various times as a pet groomer and massage therapist. But she doesn’t consider her novel autobiographical, because she doesn’t share her protagonist’s obsession with men and relationships, nor her self-centered view of the world. Rather, Jan is a composite of a number of people Miller met while earning a degree in magazine journalism at Syracuse University, and from her high schools days. While she and most of her fellow students focused on their classes and other aspects of their lives, Miller said, certain people spent all of their waking moments thinking about their current or future boyfriends. “That’s all they ever talked about,” she said. That got her thinking about what would happen to these young women if they just stopped dating

Sárka-Jonae Miller cold turkey, which is what Jan Weston does after suffering through a particularly traumatic breakup. The novel, which is available on Amazon.com as an e-book, chronicles Jan’s life as she works hard at staying away from dating and also to become financially independent when her wealthy parents cut off her living allowance. Miller, 31, sought to infuse her character’s exploits with humor as she encounters men she would certainly have dated in the past. “She’s like someone going on a diet and trying to

avoid fast food, and everywhere she goes is a fast-food restaurant,” said Miller. Over the course of the book, Jan, who is in her early 20s, begins to grow as a person and even strikes up a true friendship with a man, a first for her. “Something I was adamant about, it had to be realistic, she had to change and grow at a realistic pace and everything was not going to get resolved by the end of the book. But she makes a lot of progress and definitely becomes a more likeable person. She’s someone you’d want to be friends with by the end of the book,” Miller said. Miller considers her book to belong to the genre of “chick lit,” a branch of women’s fiction that includes such books as “Bridget Jones’ Diary” and “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” Books in the chick lit genre are light-hearted and humorous, but can also deal with serious subjects such as divorce, career issues and other life-changing situations, Miller said. The books often fall into the category

of beach reading, and the audience is mostly women in their mid-20s through mid-30s. The genre exploded in the 1990s, and then become overdone, leading publishers to shy away from chick lit, said a San Diego writer who goes by the pen-name of Juliette Sobanet. Self-publishing on sites like Amazon has led to a resurgence of chick lit in recent years, Sobanet said. “I think it’s gained a new bit of popularity,” she said. Sobanet’s first two novels, “Sleeping with Paris” and “Kissed in Paris,” were self-published as ebooks, but a publishing

arm of Amazon will reissue them this summer in print versions, part of a four-book deal she recently signed. Sobanet said her books — which are set in France — appeal both to Francophiles and chick lit fans, including some male readers. “There’s a huge audience for this type of book,” she said, referring to the chick lit genre. Sobanet and Miller came in contact in an online forum where chick lit writers support each other and exchange ideas. When she’s not writing novels, Miller said her “day job” is writing about health and fitness for a number of websites, including LiveStrong.com and NaturalNews.com. Miller is already working on a sequel to “Between Boyfriends,” in which her character travels to Thailand to learn Thai massage. The story will draw on Miller’s own travel experiences in Thailand, such as living in a religious center for several days, where she took the vows of a Buddhist nun and rose at 4:30 a.m. for prayers

and meditation. “Between Boyfriends” has climbed up the Amazon charts and was recently listed No. 9 for humorous fiction. Miller is hoping to land with a small or mediumsized publisher who can help her promote her book and develop her series of chick lit novels. “I have tons of books to write, I have tons of ideas,” she said. For more information about Miller, including how to enter an upcoming promotion in which she’ll give away 22 copies of her ebook, visit www.sarkajonae. com.

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Cricket team finds permanent home at Del Mar Polo Fields BY CLAIRE HARLIN While cricket may be one of the most-watched sports internationally, highly regarded for the strategy it requires and values it instills, it’s little known to people in the United States. Therefore, it’s not easy to start a youth cricket program that requires adequate fields, funding and facilities. That’s the challenge Rancho Santa Fe resident Gangaram Singh has been up against for the past five years, since the lifelong cricket player was asked by a local YMCA to start a team. He’s since moved the practice location twice and built a new batting cage, and he said vying for use of public fields is near-impossible when up against sports such as soccer and football. But Singh, who is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at San Diego State University’s College of Business Administration, has still managed to train more than 100 kids through the program as it has evolved over the years. Now, many of the field challenges are gone as the Del Mar Polo

Bishan Singh Bedi, Gangaram Singh and Raj Singh Ghai. COURTESY PHOTOS

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FORUM continued from page 1 lough days for classified and management staff at $202,000; eliminating four utility worker positions at $271,000; and eliminating eight instructional aide positions for the English Language Learner program at $101,400. Possibilities for cuts (subject to negotiation) also included freezing step raises at $485,000; reducing salaries 1 percent for certificated employees at $230,000; and a mix of furlough days. “Somewhere between these lists has to come the $2.5 million magic moment,” Jeffries said. In an effort to be completely transparent, the input from participants and observers will be posted online. Through snippets of conversations around the buzzing room, it appeared that small class sizes is valued by both teachers and parents and is an area that

people would not like to see impacted. “No way,” said one parent adamantly about increasing class sizes. One teacher argued that the 22 number was a soft 22 and that it could be more like 24:1. Parents stated that increasing class sizes would set a precedent from which they could not return and it would represent a commitment to becoming a different district. Arguments were made that the solutions should be more temporary or reversible and as far away from a direct impact on the children as possible. Many believed there were creative ways to handle the furloughs, such as targeting days students are not in class, such as teacher prep days before the school year begins and days at the end of the school year. The furlough is basically like a salary reduction, some said, but is the lesser of those two evils. Restructuring the Ex-

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tended Studies Curriculum, which would result in a savings of $216,000 was reviewed. While the groups reflected that it would be a little less time in subjects such as art, science, technology, music and PE it would be a less disruptive solution than class size increases. Another possible solution subject to negotiation is suspending oversize class payment, a savings of $142,000. “I’ve already given that stipend up,” said one teacher. “There’s not one district in California that pays you extra for one kid…Teachers need to give.” The teacher said that in her five years in the district, the district could have saved over $700,000 in oversize class stipends. Another parent looked at one option — not subject to negotiations — of eliminating eight library media specialist positions that would save $250,000. “That’s a huge number,” the parent said and noted that the role of libraries is changing and will continue to change so the district has an opportunity to rethink what that position means. As a reflection of how difficult the decisions are, those at the table knew the names of the people who would be impacted by such a cut. The purpose: Attaching a face made it more than just a number on a list to tally up.

TURF continued from page 1 25 percent. Day said the primary purpose of the work is to improve safety for both horses and riders. But widening the track will also allow more horses to compete in each race, improving the track’s betting “handle,” and bringing in more revenue to the district. By widening the turf track, Del Mar will put itself in contention for hosting the Breeder’s Cup, an annual two-day horse racing event scheduled this year for Nov. 1 and 2 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. “It’s been described to me as bigger and better than the Super Bowl in terms of economic impact,” Day said of the Breeder’s Cup. If the project receives approval from the Coastal Commission, work is scheduled to begin on Sept. 5, the day after this year’s Del Mar race meet ends, Josh Rubinstein, executive vice president with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, told the board. Construction is expected to take about eight months, and will be completed before the 2014 race meet begins in July, Day said. The turf that will be used to increase the size of the turf track is now being grown in the Coachella Valley, Rubinstein said.

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Shred-A-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop Off benefit to be held March 30 in SB A Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop Off benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Harper Branch, at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in the front parking lot. For more information about the Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Event, please call (858) 793-7345. Boxes for your shredding materials can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito or brought by the day of the event.

Dr. Stuart Grauer launches book on ‘Renegade Educators’ at Warwick’s event Dr. Stuart Grauer, Head of School at The Grauer School in Encinitas, has been invited to participate in an author book-signing event and lecture at Warwick’s in La Jolla on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. to launch the release of his book, “Real Teachers: True Stories of Renegade Educators” (publisher, SelectBooks, Inc.). The event will feature an acoustical guitar performance by The Grauer School’s Senior Casper Messmann and includes complimentary refreshments; it’s free and open to the public, however, seating is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and eligible for author signature exclusively with acquisition at Warwick’s. To register to attend the event, visit www.grauerschool.com/realteachers-warwicks/.

HOUSING continued from page 1 bringing the housing units into compliance with state affordable housing rules. The resolution said the fairgrounds will provide between one and 50 affordable housing units to help the city meet its requirements. The Del Mar City Council passed a similar resolution, to work with the 22nd DAA on the affordable housing issue, at its Feb . 19 meeting.

ELEPHANT continued from page 1 in which the board will reconsider the issue following the 2014 fair At Tuesday’s meeting, board members – even those who were in favor of banning the rides at the November 2011 meeting – said they wanted to stick by their earlier decision and take up the issue again after next year’s fair. In 2014, new guidelines from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums will take effect, advising elephant trainers to avoid all direct contact with elephants, and instead work with the animals through a barrier. The fair board voted in spite of pleas from ride opponents, including animal rights activists, who said the animals are subjected to cruel treatment by trainers, and that the rides pose a safety risk to children. “Not only are they cruel, unusual and inhumane, but they’re an accident waiting to happen,” said Melissa MacDonald.

Del Mar City Manager Scott Huth told the fair board Tuesday that Del Mar is seeking to provide affordable housing throughout the city, and the fairgrounds units will be one element of the city’s efforts to meet its affordable housing requirements. According to a city staff report, Del Mar is required to provide 71 new housing units, 22 of them considered affordable, between now and 2021.

“We’re wondering why the fairgrounds is continuing to play Russian roulette with the elephant rides,” Jane Cartmill of San Diego Animal Advocates. Board members, however, said they had not seen evidence either of abuse to elephants by Have Trunk Will Travel, or incidents in which children were injured on elephant rides. “I’m not convinced… that there’s been injury to children from riding elephants, at least in the last 10 years,” said director Frederick Schenk. Director Russ Penniman said there is educational value to allowing children to interact with elephants, because some children might not be able to see them at local attractions such as the zoo or safari park. He denied that the rides, which generated just under $13,000 for the fairgrounds in 2011, were a major revenue generator, as some ride opponents suggested “This is not a money issue,” Penniman said.

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Local Democratic Club to host international speaker Azim Khamisa •Kh amisa is also an award-winning author and president of the Child Safety Network On Thursday, March 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Rancho Santa Fe Democratic Club will host Azim Khamisa as its featured guest speaker at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, located at 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. All are welcome to attend. Committing his life to halting the continuing cycle of violence among youth, Khamisa became a social activist after his 20-year-old son, Tariq, was murdered in 1995 by a 14-year- old while delivering pizzas. Out of unspeakable grief, Khamisa was inspired to transform his loss through the miraculous power of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge. Believing there were “victims at both ends of the gun,” Khamisa forgave the young man who killed his son and founded the Tariq Foundation to break the cycle of youth violence by saving lives, teaching peace and planting seeds of hope in their future. His anti-youth violence programs have reached millions

Azim Khamisa through international speaking, public and corporate workshops, video and audio recordings and four published books, including the award-winning “From Murder to Forgiveness” and the Random House book “The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit,” coauthored with Jillian Quinn. Khamisa has received over 65 humanitarian awards from people and organizations as diverse as the Dalai Llama, the White House, the Children’s Defense Fund, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Child Safety Network. This month Khamisa was appointed as President

to the Child Safety Network in CSN’s continuing mission to make America a safer place for children. He is also the founder and National Director of the Constant and Never Ending Improvement program. In June 2004, Khamisa participated in the Synthesis Dialogues, with His Holiness the Dalai Llama, held at the Pope’s summer residence in Castelgandolfo, Italy. A not-to-bemissed speaker, Azim’s profound work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, People Magazine, U.S.A. Today, Oprah Magazine, NBC’s Today Show, Nightly News, CBS’s Early Morning Show and KPBS’s Fresh Air. Autographed copies of Khamisa’s books will be available for purchase following his presentation. Members: $15. Guests: $25. RSF Democratic Club membership: $50 annually. For more information or to RSVP, please call Maria McEneany at 858-759-2620 or Maureen Sweeney at 619990-4748.

Families wanted to host students from Spain this summer A selected group of high school students from Spain will come to Del Mar in July 2013 to enjoy the best that San Diego has to offer. Live California will place the students with volunteer local families, like they have been doing for the past few years. Live California arranges all details, including English class and surf camp at 23rd Street for students and host family teenagers. “We keep the students busy, pick them up at home every day. We try to make it as easy as possible on the families, and the four weeks go by in a snap, “ says Director Alejandro Campillo. The students come in a small group and at their young age they are experienced in living abroad with a Host Family. Most of the participants have spent time in the United Kingdom and Ireland in previous summers. “It is normal for European kids to start travelling abroad to attend language programs in their early teens. This is an Old World custom that we wish to inspire here since Del Mar families are already frequent travellers,” said Lisa Campillo, the Head of Studies. “For our kids, hosting a student has been a great introduction to studying and traveling

“Understanding the Teenage Brain” is a popular family forum featuring a powerful presentation covering the most up-to-date research about the adolescent brain. The expert panel presentation will provide an overview of the adolescent brain and the maturation process, including how teens learn, retain information and create memories; learn about the reasoning process, and how the habits and addictions are formed. If you have ever questioned your teens’ thinking, this forum is for you! This family forum is free and open to the public. Middle school and high school students are welcome. The forum is sponsored by the Parent Foundation of San Dieguito Academy and will be held on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Media Center at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas (800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024). Spanish translation is available. Questions? Please contact Nancy Perry-Sheridan at nancypsheridan@gmail. com or 760-519-5877. Reservations required. Please rsvp to nancypsheridan@gmail.com.

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abroad. This has exposed them to another culture right here at home. We hope this will inspire our kids to travel,” said Mr. Mitchell of Solana Beach, whose family hosted Antonio from La Coruña, Spain last July. They have stayed in touch, and hope to visit him in Spain. Many host family kids, including the Mitchell’s, have participated in the summer camp with the visiting students over the years. “Our host siblings are an invaluable part of Live California; they learn first hand what studying abroad is like at an early age. They lead the way,” Campillo said. They practice their Spanish while enjoying their favorite summer activities. “We created a lifelong friend last summer through Live California and we plan to keep in touch with Antonio. Everyone in our family enjoyed the experience.,” texted Mitchell to Campillo. Live California is currently recruiting host families for July 2013 in Del Mar, Solana Beach Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley. Contact: (619) 894-3957; lisa@livecalifornia.net; livecalifornia.net.

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Young pianist heading to Carnegie Hall BY ASHLEY MACKIN La Jolla Country Day fourth-grader, Ursula Hardianto, 9, loves to perform. She plays the classics on piano so beautifully that in March and April she will get to do so at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Occasionally unable to contain her giggling, Ursula said of the shows, “I’m really excited to actually walk on the stage.” Ursula entered two national contests for young musicians – the American Protégé International Piano Competition and the American Association for Development of the Gifted and Talented International Piano Competition – and scored high enough in each to earn a spot in the Carnegie lineup. The top scorers in these competitions are heading to New York City. Ursula and her family will have their travel expenses covered through a gift from Masterbuilders SF, a San Francisco-based development company that sponsors young artists across California. After hearing Ursula play, the company agreed to cover the plane tickets and hotel accommodations. “I was quite shocked … but really happy and excited,” she said, again holding back laughter. Her sister, Priscilla, 13, (who plays violin) is sup-

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portive. “When I heard, I couldn’t believe it,” Priscilla said. “I was like ‘my sister is going to perform on the famous stage of America!’ So I was really excited for her.” Mother, Agatha Iskandar, also said she is thrilled for her younger daughter. “It was something I had dreamed about but never really thought in my wildest dreams that I’m actually going to see my own daughter on the stage of Carnegie Hall.” Lucky for Ursula, the piece she will perform is her favorite piece to play: Berkovich’s Variations on the theme of Paganini. She said the piece was originally written for the violin, but was rewritten for the piano. Iskandar said she grew up

playing music and wanted the same for her children. “I wanted to make sure they enjoyed the same gift I enjoyed all my life,” she said. “So I put them through music school and we found a really good teacher that Ursula had good chemistry with and who is able to develop her (skills).” That teacher is Ariel Yang with The Opus 119 School of Music. Based in Irvine, Iskandar and Ursula drive to the Opus School every weekend. Director Ethan Dong called Ursula a very honest and humble student. “She follows direction and knows if she works hard, she’ll get results in her performances,” he said, adding Ursula does work hard, which in his experience, is not easy for young kids to do. Despite the undeniable talent, Iskandar said she wouldn’t force her children into a musical career. “I just want them to pursue whatever is going to make them feel fulfilled,” she said. “At the end of the day, it’s still their life but I do hope they’ll always have music as an addon.” As this part of her life takes Ursula to New York City, there is one other thing she said she wants to do while she’s there: visit the famed toy store FAO Schwarz.

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BY ROB LEDONNE It might sound like a bit of a stretch, but 17 year-old Katie Fletcher first fell into what would become a lifelong love affair with soccer as a total fluke. “I played intramural soccer with friends at school for fun, but one day a friend of mine went to try out for the Rancho Santa Fe Attack club,” she remembers from her Solana Beach home. “I went with her and tried out on a whim and got placed on the best team; my friend didn’t.” Since those humble beginnings playing club soccer as a kid, Fletcher’s encountered startling success on and off the field. Just recently she played her last game as part of Torrey Pines High School, and upon graduating is jetting off to the East Coast to study and play collegiate soccer at prestigious Yale University, the Connecticut Ivy League school. “I’m just extremely excited I get this opportunity, because so many people don’t,” she realizes, noting “especially how competitive recruiting is.” Her path to Yale was no easy task, however, and it involved a significant amount of both hard work and luck along the way. Fletcher played with the Rancho Santa Fe Attack until she was 10, then between the ages of 10 and 17 she played for San Diego Surf, another club. All the while, she was playing soccer for Torrey Pines, sandwiched in between her sophomore and junior years attending and playing for Santa Fe Christian. Explained Fletcher about her grueling schedule, which involved both soccer and keeping her grades in top shape, “I was never bothered by the commitment. I was always the one choosing to do it so I didn’t

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even notice.” It took Fletcher changing clubs again, from San Diego Surf to Albion, to help her future take shape. “I wasn’t that set on playing college soccer, but I had worked so hard academically in high school that I knew I could use my grades to go where I wanted. One day the director of the Albion club and my individual coach, Noah Gins, asked me where I wanted to play after high school. I told him Yale was my first and only choice.” It just so happened that Gins had a friend who was the soccer recruiter for Yale, so Katie had a key “in,” and flew to Connecticut to check out the school and try out for its team. “After the tryout, they said they were going to call me in a few weeks to let me know their decision. So, I went home back to San Diego and he wound up calling me the next day and offered me a spot. I told him that I love the school, I loved the cam-

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Notre Dame Academy Science Fair Project Finalists On Feb. 27 , after months of preparation, the 7th grade students of Notre Dame Academy presented their Science Fair projects in the St. Therese of Carmel Parish Hall. Following the strict judging standards set by the International Science and Engineering Fair, a parent panel selected 11 of the 37 student submissions to be further evaluated by a judge from the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Five of the students made the final selection, and will be representing Notre Dame Academy at the Fair on March 20 at the Balboa Park Activity Center. The Fair will be open to the public March 21-24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday open until 4 p.m.). Admission is free.

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Del Mar, RSF residents join International Bipolar Foundation board International Bipolar Foundation recently announced that Peter Mossy of Rancho Santa Fe and Robin T. Nordhoff of Del Mar have joined its Board of Directors: Peter Mossy is president of the Mossy Automotive Group in San Diego. The group includes Toyota, Ford and seven Nissan dealerships. Mossy graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before joining the family business in Houston, Texas. Mossy is active in the San Diego community as a member of Nativity Catholic Church, The Lincoln Club, Rancheros, Rancho Riding Club, and the Young Presidents’ Organization (WPO). Mossy and his wife Sandy have four children: Travis, 26, John (died at 22), Blake, 19 and Charlie, 11. John’s bi-polar disorder thrust Mossy into the world of mental health and subsequently his desire to help other families who struggle. After more than 20 years practicing law, Robin Nordhoff retired and turned her attention to the needs of others. She has been involved as a volunteer, committee member, board member or chair of special events for a number of Civic and Charitable Organizations. These include the Preuss School, Old Globe Theater, Holiday Bowl, Voices for Children, Bannister House, Del Mar Planning Commission and the Del Mar Village Association. In addition, Nordhoff has been honored for her commitment to the community by the San Diego County Girl Scouts “Cool Woman” award, The Copley YMCA and the American Heart Association “Go For Red.”

County Supervisor to hold ‘face time’ open house March 15 in Del Mar County Supervisor Dave Roberts will hold an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 15 at the Del Mar Community Building, 225 9th Street. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP for the March 15 open house, call (619) 531-5533.

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Peter Mossy Her interest in the International Bipolar Foundation is due to the ever-increasing number of people, both young and old, who have the courage to discuss their mental health issues openly. After seeing first hand how open discussion benefits more than just the individual, she is commit-

ted to increasing the awareness and education so that the stigma attached to bipolar disorder is ultimately eliminated in our society. The mission of the International Bipolar Foundation is to eliminate bipolar disorder through the advancement of research; to promote care and support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education. www.InternationalBipolarFoundation.org

The six-office Foley Corporate Center, located at 11943 El Camino Real, has been sold for $18 million to local pediatric dentist Kami Hoss, who unofficially calls himself “The Super Dentist” online. The building, which houses Comerica Bank and Fidelity Investment Group on the first floor, closed escrow around Feb. 8 at “a record” $529 per square foot, said Susan Sears of seller Foley Development. “It’s a good price on a beautiful building,” she said. “It shows the market is picking up and values are increasing considering all our economy has gone through.” — Claire Harlin; Courtesy photo

New blood donor center to open in Carmel Valley This spring the Carmel Valley Donor Center of the San Diego Blood Bank will open at 3880 Valley Centre Dr., Ste 210, in the Piazza Carmel Shopping Center in Carmel Valley (92130). A Grand Opening celebration is scheduled on Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m.

Author highlights delirium at Brain Health Fair The American Academy of Neurology is sponsoring a free Brain Health Fair open to the public, with 30-plus exhibitor booths at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel (1 Park Blvd San Diego, 92101) Saturday March 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Health Fair includes free brain heath classes, dance therapy, available support groups, brain games for the kids and

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Kids Korps USA gets ready to Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll at the marathon; Runners, teams, sponsors wanted Kids Korps USA, the nonprofit youth organization based out of San Diego, has been officially approved as a Charity Fundraising Group for the Rock N Roll San Diego Marathon to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event, part of the Rock N Roll Marathon Series, will take place on June 2. The Kids Korps F.I.T. Club Charity Team stands for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fundraise, Interact, and Train.â&#x20AC;? This fun and exciting new program provides participants the opportunity to fundraise for the organization and its partner agencies, to interact with other members of the Charity Team, and train hard to complete this challenging race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are on the road to taking Kids Korps to a whole new level in our community. We are cultivating leaders of tomorrow, while making a direct impact today. Our participation in the Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll San Diego Marathon will help us raise funds and awareness about Kids Korps and its critical role in our community as a volunteer service organization that provides the human resources to local agencies helping tackle the toughest issues in our community,â&#x20AC;? said Ilia Dickey, Kids Korps board president. Kids Korps, now in its 18th year, engages youth and families in community service to the tune of 1 million service hours. Kids Korps volunteers assist over 350 nonprofit agencies behind the scenes, making a direct impact on the most important social issues facing communities today. Kids Korps is tackling hunger, supporting underserved youth and military families, as well as implementing environmental conservation and education efforts throughout the region. The Kids Korps F.I.T. Club Charity Team is currently looking for individual runners, corporate teams and sponsors to get involved in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event on behalf of Kids Korps USA. If you are interested, please contact Teresa@ismsports.net or 858-518-4202.

Del Sol Lions celebrate 3rd anniversary with thankful speeches by donation recipients Sentiments were tearful at times, jovial at others, and the overall mood at the Del Sol Lions 3rd anniversary celebration at Fletcher Cove Community Center was heartfelt thanks for the community work this organization has done for residents in Solana Beach and surrounding areas. More than 40 club members, local dignitaries and community leaders were on hand to commemorate the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work done in the North County coastal region. Three organizations, Casa de Amistad, St. James and St. Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical and Dental Clinics and the Mexican American Educational Guidance Association, provided detailed accounts about how the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; philanthropic efforts have helped their causes. Nicole Mione-Green, director of Casa de Amistad, a K-12 tutoring and mentoring program in Solana Beach, thanked the club for providing financial support to help challenged students succeed in the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our goals is to provide every student with two new books each

Nicole Mione-Green, director of Casa de Amistad, discusses her organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K-12 tutoring and mentoring program at the Del Sol Lions 3rd anniversary celebration at the Fletcher Cove Community Center.

Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Friendâ&#x20AC;ŚAnd a Rotarian BY EMILY FIGUEIREDO, PUBLICITY CHAIR Rotarians bring their various vocational titles with them as they join the club. In a club meeting you may sit next to a corporate banker, interior designer, CFO, marketing director and a physician. But now the Del Mar Rotarians have a much more unique title to welcome at their tables: Assistance Dog. In February, Don Fipps and his canine companion in training, Jenga (right), were inducted into the Del Mar Rotary Club with their red badges. Don has been a Rotarian since 2004 in other cities, but has recently moved from the Sacramento area to take a job with San Diego Health System as a Laboratory Manager overseeing transfusions and transplantations. Along with serving in Rotary, a passion for Don and his wife Donna is to volunteer for Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization dedicated to training and providing assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. Jenga is a nine-month-old puppy in training for this valuable opportunity. She will be trained by the Fipps family until she is 18 months old, then entered into an in-

year. With the help and generosity of the Del Sol Lions, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to accomplish this goal,â&#x20AC;? she explained. Deacon Al Graff and Dr. Bob Bobbit from St. James and St. Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical and Dental Clinics explained how the Del Sol Lions fundraising ability helped secure a grant for a $37,000 dental X-ray machine to provide free examinations for families in need in the north county coastal area. Special guest Karla, a firstgeneration college student and the recipient of a Del Sol Lions scholarship through the Mexican American Educational Guidance Association, provided an emotional account of her ability to overcome lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggles with the assistance of the Del Sol Lions generous scholarship contribution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Del Sol Lions 3rd anniversary celebration opened a lot of eyes about the positive impact our hard work has on the communi-

t e n s i v e training with Canine Companions after which she will hopefully be matched with a child or adult with special needs. Sondra Thiederman from Canine Companions will make a presentation about the organization to the Del Mar Rotary Club on March 28. Jenga went through the new member induction ceremony and received her red badge with a warm welcome to attend weekly Rotary meetings along with Don, of course. To meet Don, Jenga and the rest of the Del Mar Rotarians, please join us for a meeting on Thursdays at noon at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church. More information can be found at www.delmarrotary.org.

ty,â&#x20AC;? said Linette Page, president of the Del Sol Lions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members are the key to this club making a difference. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve contributed more than 3,600 services hours and $42,655 to community causes. I would like to personally thank all of our members for their outstanding contributions. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come a long way in three years.â&#x20AC;? The Del Sol Lions are part of an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries serving those in need and youth in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch and Carmel Valley. The club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6 -7:30 p.m. at the Fletcher Cove Community Center. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. For more information, please go to www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ delsol/.

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When not breaking records, swimmer inspires hundreds as instructor BY CLAIRE HARLIN When Solana Beach resident Grace Van Der Byl retired after swimming in the Olympic trials in 1996, she didn’t know if she’d find herself in the water again. But it only took one look at the ocean after moving to San Diego from Texas in 2007 to remind her that was exactly where she needed to be. “Swimming is my outlet; it’s where I dump everything,” said Van Der Byl, who went on from that point to set the record for swimming the Catalina Channel. She also became the first to complete the 120-mile 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim, the longest competitive swim in the world. Her 10-year hiatus also didn’t stop her from winning five U.S. Masters Swimmers gold medals and earning a nomination for 2012 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year. And last month, she garnered local recognition in the form of a proclamation from the City of Solana Beach naming a day in her honor. When Van Der Byl’s husband accepted a job at Sony and she moved to San

Grace Van Der Byl accepts a recent proclamation award from the City of Solana Beach. PHOTO/CLAIRE HARLIN

Diego from Texas, all she wanted to do was learn to surf, and that goal ended up turning into much more. Not only does she get to surf several days a week, but she swims at least six days a week, either leaving bright and early from Fletcher Cove for long-distance treks with the North County Paddlers or spending hours in the pool at the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito, where she trains swimmers ages 5 to 85. “It sounds cliche, but it’s truly a dream come true,” said 34-year-old Van

Der Byl, who’s training to swim the 28.5-mile Manhattan Island Marathon in June, which ranked third in the 2012 book, “The World’s Toughest Endurance Challenges.” But while Van Der Byl continues to win title after title, she dedicates most of her day-to-day focus on the hundreds of kids she coaches at the Boys and Girls Club, some of whom stole the show in late February with their resounding victory in the San Diego-Imperial Junior Olympics — the most prestigious honor in the county for a young swimmer. “This was our first championship,” said aquatics director Joe Benjamin. “When they announced the win, the kids were so excited they threw all the coaches in the pool.” Benjamin works with Grace as both a colleague and a coach at the Boys and Girls Club, which serves more than 1,300 students in its swim lesson programs and about 450 kids through its competitive swim program. Unlike many clubs and teams that rent space in multiple pools, the Boys and Girls Club is limited to one

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of coaching her in her U.S. Masters Swimmers training, but he can hardly call it coaching. “It’s more like collaborating,” he said. “She really owns her career but she likes being coached and likes being coached by me because I help her pull out the training ideas she has on her own … She is one of the most committed, dedicated and inspiring people that I have ever coached and coached alongside.” Benjamin said Van Der Byl caught the attention of city leaders after Boys and Girls Club board members decided to honor her achievements. He said the club’s CEO and board are not only incredible supportive of the aquatics department, but they “understand the importance of letting local parents and community members know that she’s not only a great coach, but achiever too.” This month marks the sign-up period for swim classes at the Boys and Girls Club, located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, and more information is available by calling (858) 755-9371.

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Local residents earn UCSD Faculty Excellence Awards Carmel Valley residents Clark Gibson and David Lake, and Del Mar resident Nicholas Spitzer are among the six University of California, San Diego professors who are recipients of Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Awards. The prestigious awards are presented annually by the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Associates donor group for excellence in teaching, research, community service and performing and visual arts. The recognition ceremony will be held Thursday, March 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Atkinson Hall, located at the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) on the UC San Diego campus. “Each of the Faculty Excellence Award honorees is a truly remarkable faculty member,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “They are exceptional teachers, researchers, community leaders and campus citizens. I congratulate them on this much-deserved recognition and applaud their dedication to the university.” Award candidates are nominated by their academic peers, with final selection by a committee comprising Chancellor’s Associates donors. Criteria for selection are based on faculty member achievements, reputation and impact on students and the academic community. Since 1974, UC San Diego has recognized more than 100 extraordinary faculty members with Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Awards. About the three local honorees: Clark Gibson, Professor of Political Science Excellence in Graduate Teaching Known as a tireless instructor and mentor, Clark Gibson inspires his students and provides them with countless opportunities to learn through participation in research both here and abroad. He has built one of the top graduate programs in African politics in the country and leads a vibrant intellectual community of students and faculty interested in Africa. The work he is doing with his students, which includes innovative research using smartphones and citizen volunteers to detect and deter electoral fraud, has earned UC San Diego the reputation of being the leader in the study of the politics of emerging democracies. David Lake, Distinguished Professor of Political Science Excellence in Research in Humanities and Social Sciences David Lake is one of the most highly respected and visible intellectual leaders in

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Education Matters/Opinion The evolving vision of Canyon Crest Academy BY MARSHA SUTTON T h e first project at Canyon Crest Academy using n e wl y-a p p r o v e d bond monMarsha Sutton ey will t a k e place this summer, to pay for athletic fields and stadium work. Over the next two years, more field and stadium work will be done, costing $20 million. For a school that opened in 2004 with a stated focus on the arts and technology, spending a huge chunk of money to relocate and renovate sports fields seems an odd way to begin spending the district’s $449 million in bond funds. Yet the district says this expenditure is consistent with both the community’s wishes and appropriate use of public funding. I freely admit my bias against the over-emphasis on athletics, when taxpayer money could be used to better conditions in the classroom. I also acknowledge that this position is not altogether popular. When CCA first opened, I was cheered by the thought that at last there was a school with proper perspective on the athletics-academics dichotomy. In a column published in this newspaper Dec. 12, 2003, eight months before CCA opened, Rick Schmitt, now San Dieguito Union High School District’s deputy superintendent, said, “The new school is for someone who really loves the arts and technology” and that CCA’s “mission to provide a focus on arts and technology is an integral part of its overall curriculum.” Schmitt was principal at Torrey Pines High School in 2003 when it was suffering from serious overcrowding. He and CCA founding principal David Jaffe worked together the year before CCA opened to help parents and students differentiate between the two schools. Canyon Crest began as a school with less emphasis on athletics than Torrey Pines. And like San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas, there would be no football or cheerleading – a basic, and most welcome, tenet. “If you’re a football player, you don’t want Canyon Crest,” Jaffe said back in 2003, to my silent applause. Athletics were a part of the school certainly, but more minimally at first. The attraction for many CCA students was that they could play the

sport of their choice without stressful tryouts and the intense competition from superjocks. But Jaffe soon found that many parents and students wanted their sports, and athletics moved up in importance. “The question I get asked most often is whether a certain sport will be available,” Jaffe said later, to my silent groaning. “When Canyon Crest opened, athletics almost was an afterthought,” Schmitt said in 2010. “Families wanted sports and so they grew sports.” So athletic offerings gradually increased. By 2010, nearly 700 CCA students participated in athletic programs, according to current CCA principal Brian Kohn. In a dispiriting demonstration of support for athletes over scholars, that same year the school’s 8:15 a.m. start time was moved to 8 a.m. to accommodate students playing sports in the afternoon. A dismissal at 3 instead of 3:15 allowed student athletes to miss less of their fourth-period classes when traveling for games. Later start times, which allow exhausted teenagers to get more sleep, have been proven without a doubt through extensive research to improve not just academics but emotional health and social well-being also. “The research is real,” Schmitt said in a column in 2010. Yet, start times were moved earlier, a decision dictated by the needs of student athletes over academic considerations. In addition to the increasing presence of sports programs, school size has also grown. CCA was designed to be open to all students districtwide but with limited enrollment through a lottery system, like San Dieguito Academy. But the new bond measure includes a project at CCA to add another classroom building to expand capacity from its current 1,800 to a maximum of 2,250. Although class sizes, which sometimes approach 40, are the same at all schools, the feel of a smaller school campus is very different from a large school. Note how the district uses small size as a selling point to try to attract more students to under-enrolled Earl Warren over bulging Carmel Valley Middle School. So with Canyon Crest at 2,250 and Torrey Pines at 2,600, will there be that much

difference any more? Except football, of course. A unique, special school There’s a sense that the original vision of Canyon Crest has shifted – $20 million for sports fields, start times shifted to accommodate athletes, enrollment capacity increasing. How did we get here? The district maintains that CCA continues to be a unique, special school that has never veered from its focus on the arts and technology or its small school feel, and that athletics and adding a few hundred more kids doesn’t transform the school’s fundamental vision in any meaningful way. In a meeting Feb. 21 with Schmitt, SDUHSD superintendent Ken Noah and associate superintendent of business services Eric Dill, we discussed the perception that CCA has drifted away from its founding principles. “David [Jaffe] didn’t realize there would be as much interest in athletics, and it grew organically from the community,” Schmitt said. “It was a surprise to many of us.” Schmitt said early on CCA’s parents wanted “coaches, bigger teams, bigger leagues, better facilities.” Athletics at CCA grew, he said, “from internal pressure that David really didn’t anticipate.” Ken Noah said the district received feedback from CCA parents grumbling that the district promised better fields and hadn’t delivered. Athletics is now an integral part of CCA, but the district claims it’s been there from the early days. After opening in 2004, the vision statement for the school became a commitment “to academics, the arts and athletics sharing equal status and importance.” “I think it’s fair to say that CCA continues to have its focus in the curriculum on technology and the arts,” said Dill, “but the extra-curricular for students is in parity [with other schools] with the exception of football and cheer.” Schmitt said the school has never lost sight of its commitment to provide outstanding arts and technology classes, alongside traditional academic classes and sports programs. Schmitt said the school “has put a lot of effort, energy and staffing in the arts and tech more than any other schools” and has more arts and technology classes than the district’s other seven schools combined He provided a list of classes exclusive to Canyon Crest, including: Advanced Digital Imaging, Advanced

Fine Art Digital Photography, Exploring Computer Science, Robotics & Engineering Technology, Audio Tech & Music Recording, Recording Arts, and Stage Hand Technician. Learning in trailers When Canyon Crest Academy opened in the fall of 2004, 350 brave ninth-grade souls took a chance and invested their futures in a school that wasn’t even built yet due to developer, city of San Diego, and state bureaucratic delays beyond the district’s control. Urgency and creativity, however, joined forces, and the district managed to convince all involved agencies to allow portable buildings on the school site to house students during that first year of construction. The students came to learn in trailers on a dirt lot, with the promise of rare leadership opportunities and the ability to define the high school in ways that sounded almost spiritual. They became a foundational part of something outstanding and unique and were given the chance to build infrastructure and shape CCA’s identity and future. Situated on 55 acres of former tomato fields on barren Pacific Highlands Ranch land, Canyon Crest Academy officially opened with real buildings one year later. The cost was over $100 million to construct the 225,000-square-foot facility. Since that time, kids have voted with their feet, to make CCA a school in demand. At a long-range planning group meeting in late 2008, Ken Noah said members discussed expansion of CCA. “The long-range task force considered a cap of 2,250 because it met a growing demand in the community for access to that school,” Noah said. That the school was originally masterplanned to be larger than its current capacity of 1,800 was a compelling point, he added. Projected enrollment at CCA for this fall, according to district documents dated 1/17/13, is 1,868, up 17 from current enrollment. Torrey Pines enrollment for this fall is projected to be 2,645, up 26 students from current enrollment. Schmitt said although the projection for CCA is 1,868, typically about 40 or 50 don’t show up, so the district has learned to “overbook” like airlines do. To accommodate 400 more students, Canyon Crest will see the construction in 2019 of Building B classrooms, situated on the empty land between Buildings A and C. Including the $20 million for athletics fields, a total of $37.5 million will be spent, according to the district’s November bond ballot statement, on Canyon Crest renovations and new construction. Now in its ninth year of operation, Canyon Crest Academy is a high school that has quickly made its mark and established a fine reputation county-wide. Whether its vision has fundamentally changed over time or evolved minimally in healthy ways is probably moot. With all varieties of sports, a bustling campus environment, planned classroom expansion, wide selections of traditional course offerings, extensive opportunities for students in art, music, drama, theater, science and technology, and the highest API score of any comprehensive high school in the county, CCA is thriving. It’s hard to argue with success. Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@san.rr.com.

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Finding a solution to the Sequester BY CONGRESSMAN SCOTT PETERS I’ve been in Congress for two months now and something that still surprises me: How out of touch and political Washington is. I ran for office because I believed I could make a difference, and I still do. I am as tired as you are of partisan posturing, and a perfect example is the sequester. The sequester was crafted in 2011 to force legislators from both sides of the aisle to come to an agreement on a bipartisan budget. It was intentionally nonsensical, so that Congress would do everything in its power to avoid it. But Congress proved once again how broken it truly is. Two weeks before the sequester took effect, House leadership called a recess and sent us home. As a former Port Commissioner and City Council president, that was foreign to me. I could not believe, with the amount of work still to be done, that we were sent home. Even more frustrating was that we were sent home without being allowed to vote on a single alternative to the sequester because leadership didn’t agree with the legislation. This is not the democratic process that the United States is regarded for. The belief that the indiscriminate cuts from the sequester are minimal and won’t affect everyday people is unique to Washington. This is why I spent my time at See SEQUESTER, page 19

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SEQUESTER continued from page 18 home sending a message back to Congress. I enlisted the help of our port commissioners, scientific research community and maritime workers to tell Congress that San Diego will feel the negative effects of the sequester through layoffs, furloughs, stifled research and decreased GDP. [Recently], I spent every day on the House floor bringing attention to the sequester and urging Congress to work together. On Thursday, our last legislative day to avoid the sequester, I asked leadership to stay in session to find a solution. Leadership decided to adjourn the House, but my appeals did not fall completely on deaf ears. This week, since returning, I have heard from both Democrats and Republicans who want to find a responsible alternative to the sequester, and who believe these solutions can be accomplished in our upcoming budget negotiations. On March 27, the stopgap bill that Congress passed last year in lieu of a budget, called the “continuing resolution,” will expire. My colleagues on both sides of the aisle see an opportunity for us to stop the poli-

CRICKET continued from page 5 While Singh has seen great response from kids in his program, he has been hesitant to further develop or expand it until now — and he thinks the team is poised to flourish. Not only does the team have the support of a handful of volunteer coaches, which were hard to find, but he said donors have increasingly stepped forward to support the education of the sport, and the partnership with the polo fields serves as “the anchor” that the team needed, he said. Not to mention, one of the team’s coaches, Rancho Santa Fe resident Raj Singh Ghai, is a former professional cricket player from India — “the Babe Ruth of Cricket,” said Singh. Now that the team, which has usually consisted of no more than 10 players, is set for expansion, Singh hopes to add a more rigorous team for serious players, akin to “competitive” as opposed to “recreational” in the game of soccer.

March 14, 2013 tics enough to address our serious fiscal problems – including the sequester – with a responsible budget that raises revenues by closing tax loopholes and reins in our spending. I’m determined to do my part to get Congress working again. Since day one I’ve looked for partners on both sides of the aisle who have a similar mindset and determination to put aside political agendas and problem solve. I’ve found a group of lawmakers in my freshman class, known as the United Solutions Caucus, which I am proud to be a part of and look forward to working with. I have also joined a group of lawmakers who are not only freshman or members of the House. In February I joined No Labels, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the House and the Senate who have been in office for a variety of years but who haven’t forgotten that they were sent to Congress to serve and get things done. This is just the beginning of a trying journey, but if we remember our purpose, this journey will also be rewarding. I thank you for the opportunity that you have given me to represent you in Congress, and I am working hard every day to make you proud.

Singh said he thinks that once kids — and especially parents — are exposed to the values that cricket instills in its players, the sport will have a chance of becoming more popular. Having grown up in Guyana and played cricket his entire life like many kids in other countries do, Singh said he thanks cricket for much of the success he has experienced today, as it promotes respect, fairness and good sportsmanship, among other values. “If somebody is cheating or doing something wrong, you will hear someone say, ‘That’s not cricket,’” Singh said. “The spirit of the game means you never cheat, you never disagree with the umpire, you respect your opposition and you respect your teammates. You are the ambassador of the game, and the game is bigger and more powerful than you. It’s unpredictable, just like life.” For information about the team, contact Singh at gsingh@mail.sdsu.edu.

PARK continued from page 2 happen.” The ad hoc committee will get busy on design details on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Pardee Homes offices at 6025 Edgewood Bend Court, San Diego, 92130. A second meeting is planned for April 16 before the preferred alternative of three tentative design plans is submitted in May. Any community member is welcome and encouraged to attend. City Council District 1 Councilmember Sherri Lightner was in attendance at the meeting, mentioning she first heard how important the park is to the community when she was first running for City Council in 2008. “We’re very excited about it and I’m glad it’s moving forward finally,” Lightner said. “Sooner is better but do it right.” JT Barr, senior associate with Schmidt Design Group, said they know how eager the community is to have the park and said Pardee Homes and the city is just as eager to get it done. “The focus is on getting the park delivered. We’re looking forward to working with you to make this park a reality,” Barr said. Schmidt did a survey to get feedback on the park’s design and Barr said it was one of the most highly responded to survey in his 12 years designing parks. They received more than 70 responses and the top 10 priorities were children’s play equipment (ages 5 to 12 ranked highest), shade trees, an open lawn, picnic tables, security lighting, swings, restroom buildings, shade structures, basketball and 2-to-5-year-old play equipment. “We got a lot of feedback, it was really great to see,” Barr said. Other community preferences were small group and barbecue areas, climbing walls, nature trails/garden, public art, exercise stations, a dog run and an amphitheater. The park will be located at the end of Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway. It is a 5-acre site adjacent to the Solana Beach School District’s future Solana Ranch School, currently under construction for a fall 2014 opening. The park is right on PHR’s “urban amenity” trail and is about a seven- to 10-minute walk from the future Village Center on Carmel Valley Road. Barr said it’s important that the park play into PHR’s goals of being a walkable community. Barr said they also have an opportunity to draw the community’s character into the park design, such as the Spanish architecture and natural, draught-resistant landscaping seen on the community’s medians and throughout the neighborhoods. Gon-

zales Canyon will also figure into plans as it edges the park; Barr said there are great opportunities for view lookouts or to tell the canyon’s stories through interpretive panels. There are three preliminary alternatives being discussed. Alternative 1 is “inspired by the community” and features a meandering trail and a landscaped “swale” creek connection running through the park. Active uses, such as tot lots, basketball courts and picnic areas, are located on the western part of the park. The plans also show a 25-space parking area, a comfort station (restroom building) and a terraced amphitheater with Gonzales Canyon as a backdrop. A large open turf area separates the active uses from a passive use area on the eastern part of the park, the area closest to family homes. The passive-use area includes a native garden, a picnic area and “contemplative” areas to explore the canyon. Barr said he envisions the walkway could be stamped with etchings that tell a story about the environment. Alternative 2 is inspired by “Mission revival.” The park would have a very structured layout similar to the California mission style, with the western side of the park featuring a central plaza surrounded by the tot lots, a viewing plaza, sport courts, comfort station and a tree “bosque,” a gallery shaded by trees. Tree-lined paths would lead to the large rectangular turf area at the center of the park and the eastern edge of the park would have a picnic area and discovery garden. Alternative 3 is inspired by Gonzales Canyon itself, “balancing artistic expression in design with environmental sensitivity.” There would be a main, tree-lined promenade through the park, book-ended by a main entry plaza on the west and picnic area on the east. Other features would include tot lots, sports courts picnic areas and the comfort station, and the large turf area would have a series of canyon overlooks “We, as a group, tend to like areas where sports teams can practice or play,” said Ken Farinksy of the Carmel Valley Parks and Recreation board, noting Alternative 2 provides the most options for sports fields. With PHR planned for nearly 5,000 residences, there is going to be a need for children to have a place to play sports such as soccer, baseball or lacrosse. Carmel Valley’s fields are already “stressed to the max,” Farinsky said. “The more active use space for kids, the better off you’ll be in the long run in the neighborhood,” Farinsky said. Farinsky said residents

should keep in mind that more field space is coming for PHR in the future: Solana Ranch plans to have a sports field as part of its school; a 20-acre community park with a recreation center and fields is planned next to Canyon Crest Academy; the future San Dieguito Union High School District junior high school will have fields; and there are additional fields planned for CCA.

SINNOTT continued from page 2 nity as best as possible. “You have to use your head, make sure you aren’t overlooking something and consider the issue from all sides,” he said. “Once discussed in fullness, then the decisions the council makes are going to be much richer.” Before his 13 years as a consultant and 23 years as an executive at SDG&E — which flourished from his beginnings as a utility truck dispatcher during college — Sinnott grew up in Mission Hills and attended San Diego High School. Even then, he was a leader at heart, having served as study body president in high school, as well as at Pomona College, where he graduated with a history degree in 1967. The U.S. was on the brink of Vietnam War drafting, and having just missed the student deferment period, Sinnott applied and was accepted to the U.S. Navy Officers Candidate School in Newport Rhode Island. He then, at age 22, served one

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tour on the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in Vietnam, and then returned to San Diego for one tour as an instructor at Fleet Training Center. He said the two years of standing bridge watches and steering the aircraft carrier up and down the Gulf of Tonkin wasn’t easy work, but it certainly contributed to his character. “One of the things the military does better than any organization in the country, is it takes young people and gives then a tremendous amount of responsibility,” he said. “You mature quickly.” Sinnott, a father of two and grandfather of three, became active in the Del Mar community around 2003 when he started attending the Del Mar 2020 workshops. He then successfully brought residents together to underground utilities in the Ocean View Pines neighborhood. He continued serving by applying for a seat on the city’s finance committee, and then got on the boards of Del Mar Community Connections and Friends of Del Mar Parks. He’s not sure if he’ll run again next year for City Council, but he said it all depends on if he does a good job — because that’s what makes it rewarding and satisfying. “This isn’t a political job,” he said. “It’s a community volunteer job.” For more information on Sinnott, visit http:// www.delmar.ca.us/Government/Pages/CouncilmemberSinnottbio.aspx.

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Undefeated 7th grade CVMS Bobcats win Championship CV Dons middle school lacrosse team wins Poway Face Off Classic The CV Dons middle school lacrosse team won the Poway Face Off Classic on March 3. The Dons came back from a 3-0 deficit in the Championship game to beat Pacific Ridge 6-5. Coaches Neil Scott and Chad Hadlock are not pictured.

The undefeated 7th grade Bobcats basketball team of Carmel Valley Middle School won the 2013 Boys and Girls of San Dieguito Big Eight Sports Conference Championship on Feb. 28. Pictured from left to right, bottom: Caleb Longley, Justin Shimizu, Aaron Acosta, Kevin Kampfer, Chad Bailey, Peter Nelson, Chris Koo. Top: Alex Cho, Jude Atiya, M.J. Metz, Ryan Langborg, Colin Springer, Coach David Alvarado.

Santa Fe Christian Schools names new head football coach Jon Wallace was named as the new Head Football Coach at Santa Fe Christian Schools today. Wallace has been an Assistant Coach since 2004 and Head JV Coach at SFC since 2007. “I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve as Head Football Coach at Santa Fe Christian,” said Wal-

lace. “I look forward to continuing the excellent tradition that has been established at SFC over the years. The boys have already been hard at work, and we look forward to another great season!” SFC Athletic Director Tom Seitz stated, “We believed it was very important to maintain the consistency of the program. Jon has been an integral part of the success of the program over the years and will have a tremendous influ-

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PAC swim team places 6th at Short Course Junior Olympics The Pacific Athletic Club swim team, which practices at the Pacific Sports Resort in Carmel Valley, recently participated in the local Junior Olympic Championship swim meet held at Poway Community Pool. This meet brings together all the areas teams and top swimmers to compete at the 14 and Under age groups. As a team the PAC placed 6th out of 27 scoring teams. Nearly every swimmer entered into the meet made finals (top 16) in at least one event per day — contributing points to the team score of 762 points (up 500 points from last years 12th place finish). Congratulations to the following swimmers who ranked in the top 8 overall in their age group: Jacque Wegner – 2nd; Cassidy Liu — 8th; Audrey Le — 8th; Anthony Kang — 3rd. These swimmers got 1st place in one or more event at finals: Alexandra Klis — 50 Back; Jacque Wenger – 100 Back, 50 Back; Anthony Kang — 200 Free 100 Free; Jacque Wenger and Cassidy Liu took 1st and 2nd place in the 100 and 50 back. Great swims by the PAC relay teams who scored 179

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Mustangs Rugby U18 eyes national title BY TIM PICKWELL Can 16 plus 25 equal 1? The Carmel Valley-based San Diego Youth Rugby Mustangs U18 boys team sure hopes so. The defending Southern California Club Champions have been invited to participate in the Boys High School National Invitational Championship in Elkhart, Indiana from May 1618. The Mustangs Club team is currently ranked No. 25 by Rugby Magazine, the bible for the sport in the U.S. But, the club team is really a combination of two great high school teams: the Torrey Pines Varsity, ranked No. 16 by Rugby Magazine, and Cathedral Catholic, No. 25. With the recent high school season complete, the best of both squads, along with a smattering of veteran players from La Jolla High, Westview and La Costa Canyon, are combining for the Club Rugby season. “We’re flattered to be ranked nationally,” said Head Coach, Matty Sandoval. “At the same time, we think that No. 25 might be a bit low. It’s a big honor for our club to be invited to Elkhart and the National Invitational, and we hope to put together a good showing and see how far we can climb.” The Mustangs began the season with a 70-0 thumping of Temecula on March 2 and will face a slate of six local clubs over the next few weeks, including home games Saturday, March 16, and Saturday, March 30, at Carmel Valley Middle School. On April 4 or 5, the club will host Concorde De La Salle, a perennial California high school football power, for an afternoon of rugby. Napier Boy’s High School from New Zealand’s North Island will visit for a “friendly” on April 26. Napier is the premier rugby high school in the premier rugby nation. Napier has 1,200 students. More than 600 play rugby. “We’ll have our work cut out for us,” says Sandoval. “But, we have to play top competition in order to prepare for the National Invitational.” Given the depth of the Mustangs squad, one of Sandoval’s biggest concerns is finding room for the talent. “We have three current or recent High School All-American’s on the team (Billy Maggs, Aaron Mitchell and Drew Gaffney) — none of whom even suited up for our first game. Our backs coach, Allen Andrews, took 18 boys from Torrey Pines and Cathedral and won two trophies in an international Rugby 7’s tournament last month in Las Vegas. Blending all these players together into a cohesive unit is our biggest challenge.” The HSNIC was created after USA Rugby decided not to host a high school championship. One of the nation’s premier clubs, the Moose of Elkhart, Indiana, worked with a committee of coaches and those close to the high school game to vet and select teams. The Mustangs had to apply and go through a rigorous screening process in order to be invited. The HSNIC committee looked at the strength of rugby clubs in a team’s area, the particular club’s historical performance, and other factors. The Mustangs are the only Southern California club in the tourney. They will compete in the “multi-school division” against Cathe-

Mustangs U18 Scrum Half Dillon Loyek (pitching ball), and teammates Grant McGahey (top), Jacob Neeley (headband, yelling), Alec Barton (ground) and others are all focused on the High School National Invitational Championship in April. Photo: Susie Talman. dral (Ind.), Grand Rapids (Mich), Danville (Calif.), Colorado Springs (Colo.), Westerville (Ohio), Broken Arrow (Okla.), United (Utah), Kansas City JR Blues (Mo.), Marin (Calif.), Charlotte Tigers (NC) and Brother Rice (Chicago). The team plans to combine their flight into Chicago with a side trip to South Bend, Indiana where the Notre Dame rugby coach will host a lunch. The club is looking for sponsors. A fundraising committee headed by Dan Talman — (760) 518-8002, dan@bankershillcapital.com — will be working to offset the cost of shipping 28 players and six coaches to Indiana.

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Resident Donna Golich gardens on the Coastal Rail Trail on a recent Thursday, a task she has done weekly since the trail’s creation. PHOTO: KATIE PELISEK

Grassroots effort puts SB Garden Club back in bloom BY CLAIRE HARLIN When the Coastal Rail Trail was built about a decade ago, a local group that called themselves The Seaweeders took it upon themselves to beautify the path’s northern and southernmost parcels, each about 100 feet long. The group kept up the trail for several years before members slowly parted ways, but when the decision was made to give those parcels back to the city for maintenance, longtime resident Donna Golich couldn’t stand to see them both go. Golich, a gardening enthusiast who has lived in Solana Beach for 50 years, took it upon herself to maintain the southern section of the trail — and still to this day, she goes out to the trail every Thursday starting at 1 p.m., weather allowing, and spends a couple hours weeding, pruning and planting. Golich usually does her gardening solo — because she just loves it — however, she said it’s a little more fun when someone joins her to help. And lucky for her, about 40 residents have come out of the woodwork to form a new and revived Solana Beach Garden Club, and the group is already making progress in the city with projects such as the March 2 beautification of the train station property at the corner of Lomas Santa Fe Drive and North Cedros Avenue. “We all got nice and dirty putting mulch around, pulling weeds and cutting back plants,” Golich recounted of that Saturday volunteer gathering, in which more than 60 people came out to help. “This was one of the first things on the to-do list.” The revival began with local landscape architect and longtime resident Katie Pelisek, who said See GARDEN, page B22

BY KAREN BILLING Former Major League pitcher Jim Abbott was born without a right hand but he never let it be an excuse, he never believed he was different and he never let it stop him from accomplishing his dreams. Abbott shared stories of his inspiring baseball career at Torrey Pines High School on March 6. The event was presented by the Torrey Pines High School Foundation to benefit the TPHS Baseball Program and it turned out to be the most successful fundraiser ever held for the baseball program. Abbott spoke of the joys of his baseball life, from getting his first baseball card at his locker during spring training as a 21-year-old rookie to the improbable thrill of throwing a no hitter wearing the pinstripes in Yankee Stadium. Most importantly, he talked about his ability to adapt, a lesson that he believes anyone can apply to everything. “What’s important is how you respond to challenges because challenge comes to us all,” Abbott said. When challenge comes, he said the question is always the same: “What are you going to do about it?” “I believe there is strength and resiliency in all of us,” Abbott said. A close friend of Torrey Pines’ new head baseball coach Kirk McCaskill, whom he played with in the Angels organization, Abbott now resides in Orange County. Abbott was raised in Flint, Michigan and was a standout pitcher for Flint Central High School, where he also played quarterback. He fulfilled a dream of playing baseball for the University of Michigan and won two Big 10 championships in his freshman and junior year. He had a career 26-8 record at Michigan and saw his number retired by the school in 2009. In 1987 he became the first baseball player to win the Sullivan Award, the top amateur sports award, and played for Team USA in the 1988 Pan American Games, part of the first American team to beat Cuba in Cuba. Abbott was also on the mound at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, pitching a complete game to help the U.S. beat Japan in the gold medal game. The Angels drafted Abbott eighth

Baseball great Jim Abbot speaks at Torrey Pines High School. PHOTO/JON CLARK overall and he went straight to the Major outside looking in. But even in a tough town like Flint, Leagues without a stop at the minors, enjoying a 12-12 record, the most games he found generous and open-minded won by a rookie without playing in the people in his community. He still remembers the teacher who came up with minors. He won 18 games one season and how the could tie his shoes on his own finished third in the American League Cy and the football coach who figured out a Young votes. In 1993 Abbott threw a no way he could take a snap using forearm. hitter as a member of the New York Yan- Those small adjustments represented optimism and a belief that there was anothkees. Last year he released the book “Im- er way to do things. He learned how to throw and catch perfect: An Improbable Life” with Tim Brown and Abbott works as a motiva- a baseball with one hand — he demontional speaker, sharing his lessons in the strated for the crowd, throwing with a TPHS baseball player, quickly shifting his word “Adapt.” He preaches the lessons of the word glove after he threw the ball. “I was faster without a wedding ring “Adapt” and also breaks it down into its and a sport coat,” Abbott said after the component letters. A for adjustability; D for determina- room applauded his quickness. His adaptation was better than those tion, the courage and awareness to block out negativity; A for accountability, the who had no challenges to overcome—he obligation to make the most out of what threw 90 miles per hour as a junior in we’ve been given; P for perseverance, the high school. Although he didn’t like the attenrefusal to quit; and T for trust, “know what it is that is your strength, follow tion, the “One-handed pitcher” caught through without hesitation, without fear, the attention of the nation and his story was featured in the New York Times, Pawith conviction and trust,” he said. Abbott learned about adjustability rade Magazine and on a segment on early on as he had to learn how to do ABC’s “The Wide World of Sports,” narthings in a new and different way after rated by Howard Cosell. “All these journalists and writers being born missing his right hand. “I never wanted to make a big deal came to Flint and described my play as about that,” Abbott said. “I knew there courageous, motivational and inspiring,” were a lot of people in the world that Abbott said. “It was none of those things. I was just doing what I wanted to do and had it worse than me.” He said it wasn’t always easy — he I had great people around me who beknew the loneliness of low expectations See PITCHER, Page B22 and he knew what it felt like to be on the

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Scripps is committed to keeping you and your family well all year long. Here are some of our upcoming events in your community. Headache Management Thursday, March 14, 6–7 p.m. Join Christy Jackson, MD, as she discusses what is on the horizon for the treatment of migraines. Free. Location: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Founders Room. Bariatric Surgery Information Monday, March 18, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Join Mark Takata, MD, and William Fuller, MD, to learn more about weight loss options. Free. Location: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Great Hall. Your Mental Well Being Wednesday, March 20, 10–11 a.m. Join Scripps psychiatrist Krista Roybal, MD, to learn ways to maintain a healthy mental well being. Free. Location: Scripps Mende Well Being Center in La Jolla.

Diabetes Prevention Wednesday, March 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Learn how to decrease your risk for diabetes from a registered nurse and dietitian. Know the lifestyle behaviors that help to prevent diabetes. Cost: $30. Location: Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Vista. “Endeavor to Succeed” by Captain Mark Kelly Saturday, March 23, 4–5 p.m. Join Mark Kelly—astronaut, author and husband of former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords— as he discusses goals, perseverance and managing adversity at Scripps 8th Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference. Tickets available to the general public include a book signing at 5 p.m. Cost: $35. Location: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort.

Healthy Hearts Tuesday, March 26, 5:30–7 p.m. Take a heart smart approach to improving your health. Learn practical tips for nutritious, low-fat cooking, shopping and dining out. Free. Location: Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Vista. Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy Thursday, March 28, light reception at 5:30 p.m., program from 6–7 p.m. Join Scripps gynecologist, Ted Quigley, MD, as he discusses his 30-plus years of using Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy to reverse and treat menopausal symptoms and improve the quality of life for his patients. Free. Location: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Great Hall.

For more information and to register, call 1-800-SCRIPPS (727-4777).

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Young Carmel Valley musician Nathan Santana finding his voice

La Jolla Cultural Partners

Alexander. BY KAREN BILLING Alexander plays the drums, Carmel Valley 13-year-old Nathan Santana is one of the hardest Brendan is on guitar and Daniel working young musicians in San plays bass. The band is rounded out by Diego, whether singing lead along Julian, Melissa and Cawith his Santana trina Leon, a 4S Ranch Brothers Band or perfamily the Santanas met forming as a soloist at through their swim local events. team. Julian plays guitar Nathan recently and the girls sing backsang the National Anup. them at the Del Mar What makes taking Little League Opening the lead for this busy Day on March 2. He group all the more imalso had the opportunity to sing the an- Nathan Santana on pressive is that Nathan is autistic and also sufthem at Poway Little vocals fers from Landau-KleffLeague Opening Day and at several swim meets — sing- ner Syndrome, a rare disorder in ing before hopping into the pool which children lose the ability to to compete himself as part of Pacif- understand and use spoken language and have periodic epileptic ic Swim Club. His band performs at local seizures, usually at night. The syndrome also causes music clubs, and has a standing gig at Kobey’s Swap Meet on Sun- problems with his memory and he days when they don’t have a week- has struggled with information reend swim meet. His band will also trieval his whole life, but it does play the House of Blues on Sunday, not impact his ability to remember March 17, and the April 27 Kids music and lyrics. Eye contact and speaking are Expo in Del Mar. “They are getting pretty good two of Nathan’s biggest challenges recognition and are already really that he is constantly working on— busy for summer,” said mom Ga- being in a band and having to connect with his audience has briela. The Santana Brothers include helped. “It has definitely helped with Nathan’s older brother Daniel and his triplet brothers Brendan and his self esteem,” said Gabriela.

“He’s a triplet and he’s always trying to keep up with his brothers who are extremely athletic. Music has become more of his thing so now they are fighting to keep up with him.” Nathan has always been a fan of music and rock such as ACDC and Pink Floyd, but became more serious about music after attending Rock and Roll San Diego summer music camp in 2011. He started to play bass but he stopped because it was too difficult to memorize and read music because of the seizures affect on his fine motor skills. In December, Rock and Roll director Mark Langford needed someone to fill in on another group and called in Nathan. “He discovered he had a great voice,” Gabriela said. In January of 2012, the Santanas decided to get a band together with the help of Langford and the school. They have been performing ever since. “I like going in front of people and rocking out,” Nathan said. “I like to do tricks with the microphone.” The band practices once a week, taking on mostly classic rock covers. They put all the music they want to learn and play up to a group vote. While they specialize in the classics they have also add-

The Santana Brothers Band includes, back row, Julian Leon, Nathan Santana, Daniel Santana, Brendan Santana; and, front row, Melissa Leon, Alexander Santana and Catrina Leon. ed some newer music to the mix, such as some White Stripes, Green Day and Paramore. Nathan’s favorite songs to rock out to are “Sweet Child of Mine” and “TNT.” As he heads into high school, Nathan hopes to continue with his music education. He would like to learn to play piano and is looking forward to attending Canyon Crest Academy and taking advantage of its music program.

In preparation for CCA he is studying different types of music to expand his repertoire and has recently discovered jazz. He encourages anyone facing similar challenges as he does to not be afraid to try new things. “I would tell them don’t give up,” Nathan said. For more information on the band, visit TheSantanaBrothers. com

Athenaeum A List presents Beatniks Thursday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Pages of Ed Rusha's artist book of the revolutionary beat novel On the Road by Jack Kerouac coat the walls of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. Music by Ed Ghost Tucker and poetry performed by spoken word cosmic diatriber EL, and spoken word artists Ccep J. Dew and Rutger Rosenborg. Join the Athenaeum A List—events for music and arts lovers aged 21+ —Sponsored by Stone Brewing Company, Whisknladle, and Cups. A List members free, $12 nonmembers www.ljathenaeum.org/lectures (858) 454-5872

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Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen

Summer Learning Adventure Camps

March 29 – 31, 2013

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From the classroom to the seashore, our Summer Learning Adventure Camps merge scientific exploration with hands-on fun and learning. Campers investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about careers in oceanography, combine the science and sports of surfing and snorkeling, and more, all while making new friends and memories. Camps run from June 24-Aug. 23 and are accredited by the American Camp Association.

Tickets start at $40 (858) 550-1010 LaJollaPlayhouse.org

View programs and register online at aquarium.ucsd.edu

Saturday, April 6 at 8 PM

A trumpet virtuoso that has twice been crowned “Female Artist of the Year” at the Classic BRITs, Alison Balsom is one of the most distinctive and ground-breaking musicians on the international circuit today.

MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Tickets: $75, $55, $25 (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org

Hear directly from artists featured in our downtown exhibition The Very Large Array, whose work focuses on border activism: David Avalos, Louis Hock, Elizabeth Sisco, Victor Payan, and Perry Vasquez.

MCASD Downtown 1100 Kettner Blvd. www.mcasd.org

Ben Vereen showcases a unique artistry combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and a very special homage to Sammy Davis, Jr. Featuring hit songs such as "Defying Gravity," "Mr. Bojangles" and "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries."

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Broccoli dipped into Cheddar Fondue with aged, mediumsharp cheddar and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, lager beer, garlic and seasonings.

The Melting Pot ■ 8980 University Center Lane, La Jolla ■ (858) 638-1700 ■ meltingpot.com ■ The Vibe: Romantic, business casual ■ Signature Dish: Fondue Features ■ Open Since: 2006 ■ Reservations: Yes ■ Patio Seating: Yes

The Surf and Turf features a coldwater lobster tail paired with Angus sirloin.

■ Take Out: No ■ Happy Hour: 4:30-6 p.m. MondayFriday, 4-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ■ Hours: 4:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30-11 p.m. Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Sunday

A strawberry is dipped into a Pure Dark Chocolate Fondue. Dessert fondues come with bananas, cheesecake, rice-crispy treats, marshmallows, pound cake and brownies for dipping.

Salads include the Spinach Mushroom (foreground) and the California.

The Melting Pot blends flavors for fanciful dining fun BY KELLEY CARLSON hether it’s dipping an appetizer into a cheese fondue or diving into a four-course meal, The Melting Pot offers a blend of dining experiences under one roof. It starts with selecting the perfect setting. The bar and heated front patio are the centers of socialization — customers can commemorate happy hour and catch the latest sporting event on TV. Also downstairs, there’s a festive party room and booths in the dimly-lit main dining area that easily allow for family-style dining, and a back patio that is occasionally the scene of special events. Couples on dates often indulge their cravings upstairs, with some requesting booths in the quiet and semi-private “Lover’s Lane.” Light, relaxing music in jazz and soft rock genres helps set the tone. “(The Melting Pot experience is) meant to be enjoyed,” said Frankie Becker, operating partner. “Take your time and enjoy each course as it comes.” While the establishment has a romantic ambience, it’s fun for families, as well. “Kids love it here,” Becker said. “They love dipping food in cheese and chocolate.” Children can choose up to three items to dip — whether it’s beef, shrimp, teriyaki, steak, filet, chicken or ravioli — and cook them in a pot on the table with their parents. The menu is a la carte-oriented and no

Dining at The Melting Pot is a shared and social experience. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON

On The Menu Recipe Each week you’ll find a recipe from the featured restaurant online at delmartimes.net Just click ‘Get The Recipe’ at the bottom of the story.

■ This week’s recipe: The Melting Pot’s Cheese Fondue matter which of the 140-plus Melting Pot locations a person visits, the dishes are nearly identical, and the primary focus is on fondue. The signature Fondue Features change seasonally. Currently, there is the Bacon & Brie Cheese Fondue, a blend of baby brie, Gruyere and Emmenthaler cheeses, white wine, Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, chopped onions, mustard and cracked black pepper topped with scallions. Also featured are the Strawberry Almond Salad, dressed with a raspberry black walnut vinaigrette and White Chocolate Creme Brulee. To whet the appetite, there are a handful of cheese fondues available, served with

bite-sized vegetable pieces and artisan breads. Among them is the Wisconsin Trio, featuring Fontina, Butterkäse and buttermilk bleu cheeses with white wine, scallions and a sherry base that is creamy and buttery. Entrees can be ordered individually or in combinations of up to three and are presented with multiple dipping sauces. One example is the French Quarter with filet mignon, chicken breast and Pacific white shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices and accompanied by Andouille sausage. Items are cooked at the table in a choice of Seasoned Court Bouillon (seasoned vegetable broth), Mojo (Caribbean-seasoned bouillon with garlic and citrus flavors), Coq au Vin (burgundy wine infused with herbs, spices and mushrooms) or Bourguignonne (Europeanstyle fondue in cholesterol-free canola oil, served with tempura and sesame batters). To round out the meal, there are three types of chocolate fondues — milk, dark and white chocolate — that use a variety of mix-ins, from caramel and pecans, to peanut butter and marshmallow cream. Members of the military receive 20 percent off their food bill on Mondays; couples can order four courses and a bottle of wine for $99 on Tuesdays; Wednesdays offers 50 percent off bottles of wine priced under $100; and Thursdays is Ladies’ Night Out with cheese fondue, salad and chocolate fondue for $20 per person.

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Jude and Betsy Paganelli PHOTOS/CLAIRE HARLIN

(Left) A shelf of various fair trade items from around the world, some made from reclaimed materials and all handmade.

New Del Mar decor shop unique in its fair trade-only values BY CLAIRE HARLIN There’s a new home decor shop in downtown Del Mar, and every item in it tells a story — from the handwoven baskets that still smell like the campfire their African artisans gathered around to the artistic metal wall hangings crafted in Haiti from recycled oil drums. But those stories would remain unknown if it weren’t for fair trade enthusiasts such as Betsy and Jude Paganelli of Carmel Valley, who opened the shop Fair Trade Decor on March 3 at 1412 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014. “We had paper on the doors and we’re still stocking but people were wanting to come in so we went ahead and opened the doors” said Betsy, a former special needs elementary school teacher in Solana Beach. The Paganellis are still processing paperwork to become members of the Fair Trade Federation, but they have been seeking out vendors worldwide bearing the organization’s fair trade stamp of approval to sell in local farmers markets, from Hillcrest to Little Italy to Solana Beach, for about a year. They not only adhere to the standard that every item in their store is fair trade certified, but as members they will be able to travel abroad to interview artisans and assess working conditions, acting as agents of the certification process. They also hope to start their own fair trade products abroad that apply to fair trade principles such as eco-friendliness, fair and timely payment, and safe working conditions, to name a few. When shopping in Fair Trade, customers not only get to experience the cultural aesthetic of the goods, but they can watch videos and see photos of the products being made, as well as read each story in detail. The Paganellis have also included educational, country-specific information on the

tags of each item, detailing the geographic location, average life expectancy, population, unemployment rate and gross domestic product. Having been a teacher for years, Betsy said she has loved the educational aspect of the business, spreading the learning among her customers as well as increasing her own awareness. Add to that her passion for interior decorating, and the store was a perfect fit. Enter Jude, an engineer and founder of Cor Medical Ventures, whose his background starting businesses also complemented the retail endeavor — a first for both him and his wife. Having never worked in retail, the Paganellis weren’t sure at first what their theme would be, but after researching and delving into the concept of fair trade, they were hooked, not only to the colorful, worldly items but also to the causes associated with them. They set up at the farmers markets to see how the fair trade products would be received. In addition to being happy with the response, they learned which products were popular and which ones weren’t. “We kept adding new markets,” said Betsy. “It was really well received, by both tourists and locals.” Fair Trade features items from dozens of countries priced from $4 to $800, such as musical instruments, textiles, pillows and artwork, just to name a few. Popular items include vetiver placemats and blankets sewn from recycled Indian saris. For more information, visit www. fairtradedecor.com or call (858) 509-8543. For more about the Fair Trade Federation and fair trade principles, visit www. fairtradefederation.org.

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‘Downton Abbey’-themed ‘High Tea and Parade of Fashions’ event to be held in Del Mar April 3 The characters, the costumes, and ah, yes, the charm of that colorful TV series, Downton Abbey, will be replicated when Del Mar Community Connections holds its “High Tea and Parade of Fashions” from 2-4 p.m. April 3 in St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 334 14th St., Del Mar. The Downton Abbey-themed event will include a “Downton” hat contest, a music and memories contest, “high tea” refreshments, and a fashion show sponsored by Chico’s and White House/Black Market. Local residents will model. Music will be provided by pianist Lori Ritman. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Downton era vintage attire. For information, see dmcc@dmcc.cc or call 858 792-7565.

Expert to speak on ‘The Art of Appraisal’ in Del Mar Natashe Bonilla Martinez, an appraiser at Thompson and Martinez, will use her background to answer questions about the appraisal of art. The lecture meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th & Maiden Lane (across from the Del Mar Plaza). Free for San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter members and first-time guests. $5 for others. Information: 760-704-6436.

Living in Paradise: Del Mar Heights School Annual Home Tour to feature homes designed by local architects On Saturday, May 4, the PTA of Del Mar Heights School will host its Annual Home Tour and Sunset Cocktail Party. Come and take a peek inside six spectacular homes showcasing the best in coastal living homes, including some designed by local architects. The Home Tour will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by the Sunset Cocktail Party beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Del Mar Plaza Ocean View Terrace. Come join this special event, followed by an evening of hors d’oeuvres, festive drinks, and a silent auction. For more information on advertising, sponsoring, or to purchase a tickets for the event, visit www.delmarheightspta.com. Tickets are $35 for the Home Tour, $45 for the Sunset Cocktail Party and $75 for both. All of the proceeds from these events will go directly to support vital programs and materials for the students and teachers at Del Mar Heights Elementary School.

Del Mar Rose Society invites all interested to March 28 meeting The Del Mar Rose Society presents Jim Horacek, manager of Armstrong Nursery, Del Mar, who will speak about “Everything you need to know about growing beautiful roses.” The meeting is on Thursday, March 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Del Mar Powerhouse, 1658 Coast Boulevard, Del Mar. For more information call Stevie Hall, vice president – membership, 858-794-0111. Or contact membership@delmarrosesociety.org.

Back yard birding to be topic for CV Garden Club meeting Gardeners92130 will feature Ben Zlotnick, of Old Ben’s Workshop, to talk about the varieties of birds local to the Carmel Valley/Torrey Hills area and how to attract them to the garden at the group’s regular monthly meeting held on the third Thursday of the month (March 21) from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Air Rec. Center, 4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, 92130. All interested gardeners and birders are invited to attend. For more information about Gardeners92130, email president, Stevie Hall at stevieinsandiego@gmail.com Gardeners92130 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit garden club affiliated with California Garden Clubs, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Conner’s Cause for Children Golf Classic is April 18

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Music for Mandolin, Harpsichord, and Voice at the Carmel Valley Library on March 20 March’s free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be presented on Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the library’s community room. It will feature mandolinist Chris Acquavella, harpsichordist Ruben Valenzuela, and soprano Anne-Marie Dicce in music by Beethoven, Scarlatti, Mozart, and Kioulaphides. The program will last 45 minutes. Chris Acquavella won the Wolfsan Foundation Music Award in 2004 and was awarded the TCM Trust Silver Medal for String Studies in 2006. Acquavella has two CDs (Praeludium & In Other Words) currently available on CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes, and other Internet retailers. Ruben Valenzuela is the present conductor of the Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD). He conducted Orchestra Nova San Diego in its 2009 performances of Haydn’s Creation, and 2011 performances of Handel’s Messiah. In addition to his duties with the BCSD he is also the director of music and organist of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Del Mar. Anne-Marie Dicce has performed music from the Renaissance to the 21st Century in a variety of festivals and ensembles including the BCSD, Festival Ensemble Stuttgart, Festival Internacional del Organo Barroco in Mexico City, and the La Jolla Symphony Chorus. She is presently a soprano staff singer and soloist at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar. The library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For more information, call (858) 552-1668.

Self Defense workshop for adults, executives is March 27 A self defense workshop specifically designed for adults and executives will be held on Wednesday, March 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Full Potential Martial Arts, located at 12264 El Camino Real, #60, San Diego, 92130. If you travel for work, domestically or internationally, or feel you need a good approach to personal safety, this seminar is for you! In this two-hour workshop, you will learn practical approaches to personal safety – on the road, at the hotel, on the street, and at home. You will also learn and practice self defense strategies and techniques. Taught by Brian Sagi, an investment banker and experienced martial arts instructor. Cost: $20 per person. Advanced registration required: http://fullpotentialma.com/executive-self-defense/ Questions? Call 858-461-9223 or email executive-self-defense@FullPotentialMA.com

Men invited to sing with St. Therese Choir; Men and women invited to join Omega Orchestra Men of all ages are invited to sing with the St. Therese of Carmel Men’s Choir. Men and women are invited to join the instrumental accompanists in the Omega Orchestra. If you love to sing, you are more than qualified to join! You do not need to be a member of the parish to join the choir. Just bring your love of singing sacred music. The choir has two open rehearsals in March. They are Thursday, March 14, from 7-9 p.m. in the “Breakout Room 108” in the Parish Hall, and Monday, March 25, from 7-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church is located at 4355 Del Mar Trails Rd San Diego, 92130. Contact Laura Lotz at laura.lotz@roadrunner.com for more information about the choir. Contact Michelle at w5nyv@yahoo.com for information about playing an instrument to support the choir.

Torrey Hills Spring Egg Hunt is March 30 The Torrey Hills Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday March 30, from 9-12 p.m. at the Torrey Hills Community Park (4262 Calle Mejillones, San Diego, 92130). The event features bounce houses, music, face paint, games, activities and more. Egg Hunt times: 0-2 years: 9:30 a.m.; 3-5 years: 9:40 a.m.; 6-8 years: 9:50 a.m.; 9 and up: 10 a.m.; a Scavenger Hunt will be held for ages 10 and up. Please bring your own basket. This free event is sponsored by the Ocean Air Recreation Council and the Torrey Hills Homeowners Association.

Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt to be held in Solana Beach

The 16th Annual Conner’s Cause for Children Golf Classic will be held April 18 at the Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marcos. Proceeds from this event to benefit families with the monumental task of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. Conner’s Cause for Children is the only non-profit organization in the San Diego region that offers direct family assistance for out-of-pocket expenses relating to any and all life threatening illnesses associated with children. The 16th Annual Golf Classic is one of three major Conner’s Cause fundraisers for the year. Entry fee includes greens fees with cart, box lunch, dinner, tee prizes, contests and more. Registration 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. shotgun start; Cocktails and silent auction 5:30 p.m.; Dinner 6 p.m. Please call Tina Egge (760) 804-5948 or Karen Gliner (858) 794-4071 or register online at www.connerscause.org. Golf Classic sponsorship opportunities available.

The City of Solana Beach is holding a Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach, 92075. Free games and refreshments will be provided. The major event is the Egg Hunt where boys and girls, in the third grade or younger, will search for plastic eggs filled with treats and prizes. Participants are being asked to bring their own basket or decorative bag to collect the goodies. Fun jumps, crafts, pictures with the Spring Bunny, and piñatas will also be offered. Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn and cookies. The egg hunt (plastic eggs filled with treats) will begin at 10:30 a.m. (bring a bag or basket to collect eggs) and from 10 a.m.- noon games will be held and refreshments served at the Children’s Spring Festival. The festival is open to all families. Games are open to kids of all ages. Egg Hunt participants must be in the third grade or younger. For more event information please contact Kirk Wenger, City of Solana Beach 858-720-2453.

Friends of Carmel Valley Bargain Book Sale is March 27

Ocean Air School Spring Carnival is March 24 Please join the Ocean Air School Community, 11444 Canter Heights Lane, for the 4th

The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will hold a bargain book sale fundraiser to benefit the library on Wednesday, March 27, from 12:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to buy new materials for the library and to pay for children’s programs, art and music programs. The book sale will take place in the Community Room of the Library. Come and fill a bag with books for only $2 at this bargain booksale and support the Carmel Valley Branch Library. The Carmel Valley Branch Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Dr., San Diego, 92130; (858) 552-1668.

annual Spring Carnival on Sunday, March 24, from 1 - 4 p.m. There will be lots of fun for everyone including game booths, rides, attractions, Angry Birds game, photo booth and more. Tasty treats include tacos, Dippin Dots, popcorn, candy cart, cake walk, and delicious baked goods to buy. While the kids play, visit the silent auction to bid on great child-themed class baskets filled with games, toys, books and more. Plus, get your raffle tickets for a chance to win the grand prize of $250 cash and other gift items that will be awarded every 30 minutes. Sponsored by the Ocean Air PTA, all proceeds benefit Ocean Air School, students, teachers and staff. Wristbands and tickets are available for purchase the day of the event. For more information, visit www.oceanairpta.org.

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Nature & Culture International presentation to be held March 15 in Solana Beach

The community is invited to a special presentation by Nature & Culture International (NCI) at the next Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society general meeting on Friday, March 15, at the Fletcher Cove Community Center. All are welcome to attend; Society membership is not required. Social/hospitality time begins at 5 p.m., then Charles Smith and Ivan Gaylor will begin their presentation at 5:30 p.m. (until approximately 6:30 p.m.). Nature and Culture International provides the crucial financial resources and project guidance required to conserve Latin America’s most precious remaining ecosystems. The City of Solana Beach and NCI have established a unique partnership through the Solana Beach Living Forest Carbon Offset Fund. The fund was set up to preserve 2,000 acres of pristine tropical forest located in southern Ecuador. Two-thousand acres is approximately the same size as the City of Solana Beach. For more information on the fund, visit www.solanabeachappeal.org.

Solana Beach Bike Safety Rodeo is March 16 The Solana Beach Bike Safety Rodeo will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Skyline Elementary School (606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach). The Solana Beach Bike Safety Rodeo is a free event designed to teach elementary school students and their parents the importance of a fun and safe bike-riding experience through a series of interactive stations. The Rodeo will include important bike riding lessons like proper helmet fitting, how to perform a bike safety inspection, the rules of the road, and safe routes to school. Students need to bring their bike and helmet to the event. Helmets are required for children in California. Helmets will be available for those in need. There will be prizes for families that arrive Car Free. The event is sponsored by BikeWalkSolana, the Del Sol Lions Club, Revolution Bikes and GoodOnYa Bars. BikeWalkSolana, also known as the Solana Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, is working with the City of Solana Beach and the community to improve and promote bicycle and pedestrian access and safety, and to insure that the needs of travelers of all ages and abilities are accommodated on our roadways. More information on BikeWalkSolana and the Solana Beach Bike Safety Rodeo can be found at http://bikewalksolana.org.

World Music Concerts returns to Solana Beach at The David Alan Collection For the second year in a row The David Alan Collection will host The World Music Concert Series. The David Alan Collection known for its extensive Asian art and beautiful home furnishing recently announced a series of three live concerts throughout the spring. The free concerts will be held in its gallery in Solana Beach on Cedros Avenue. The concerts will feature celebrated artists from around the world. The first concert will be Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. with classical music of China featuring Pui Yuen Lui and Chu-Yao Liu. Lui is one of the leading pipa virtuosos in the world. He learned classical Chinese musical instruments from famous masters in Shanghai. Lui has performed throughout the world and presently resides in Los Angeles where he is director of the Los Angeles Chinese Music Association and the Spring Thunder Chinese Music Association. He was formerly on the faculty of the Center for World Music in San Francisco and Brown University. He has recorded for Nonesuch, Lyrichord, and the Four-Seas music labels. The spring concert series continues April 25, with Classical Music of Java, featuring Ade Suparman, performing Sundanese music with Kembang Sunda, a local Gamelan Degung ensemble. The last concert will be held May 23, 6 p.m., Classical Music of India and Iran, featuring Rahul Neuman, with the music of the North Indian Sitar, Kourosh Taghavi, Iranian Setar. The David Alan Collection is located at 241 South Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. For additional information please call (858) 481-8044 or visit www.TheDavidAlanCollection. com. Also visit www.centerforworldmusic.org.

En Fuego and DM Auxiliary to hold Rady Children’s Hospital benefit March 20 The ladies of the Del Mar Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary are teaming up with En Fuego Cantina and Grill in Del Mar to fundraise for Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego Emergency Department. En Fuego Cantina located at 1342 Camino Del Mar, will be donating a very generous 10 percent of all sales made on Wednesday, March 20, from 6 p.m. until closing. The Del Mar Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at En Fuego that evening and radio DJ, Madison, from Madison in the Morning on KPRi will be guest bartending. So make plans to stop by to eat and meet the members of

the Auxiliary. They would love it! If you are interested in helping, please visit www.rchadelmar.org or email rchadelmar@att.net.

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Sycamore Ridge’s PTA Drama Club to present ‘Aladdin’ Sycamore Ridge’s PTA Drama Club wants you to join them in Agrabah as they perform “Aladdin” on Friday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All performances are at Sycamore Ridge School (5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92130). Sycamore Ridge’s drama club is the only program in the district that is run through the PTA exclusively by parent volunteers. This year’s production is directed by Shelly Yeager, Pam Hunter, and Jen Marchese-Ernst. This is the third full-scale musical put on by Sycamore Ridge Drama Club, and all past performances have sold out. The Sycamore Ridge Drama Club features 4th-6th graders. This year’s performance of Aladdin stars fifth graders Matthew Mohler as Aladdin, Anya Ernst as Jasmine, Aleksander Hunter as Iago, Julia Dawson as the Magic Carpet, Madeline Ernst as the Genie, and sixth graders Tristan Shin as Jafar, and Yoly Cohen as the narrator. For more information, please contact Sycamore Ridge School at (858) 755-1060.

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre to present Sarah Ruhl’s ‘Eurydice’ Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre will present Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” directed by Envision Conservatory’s Tarla Hill, from March 28 through April 6. Ruhl’s “Eurydice” is often performed with music, and CCA will perform “Eurydice” with original music composed by CCA student Emily Laliotis. Eurydice is the myth of Orpheus & Eurydice spun into contemporary times. The community is invited to attend. The shows take place at the Canyon Crest Black Box Theatre at 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego. Show times are at 7 p.m. on March 28-29 and April 5-6, with a special student show at 4 p.m. on April 4. Tickets are available online at http://www.cca-envision.org/events.html. Ticket prices are $8 for students and $15 for adults. Group and special events ticket packages are available. Call 858-350-0253 ext. 4005 to inquire about special rates.

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre presents ‘Avenue Q: School Edition’ March 21-30 Award-winning Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Theatre will present “Avenue Q — School Edition” March 21-23 at 7 p.m.; March 28 at 4 p.m.; and March 29-30 at 7 p.m. at the Proscenium Theatre. The production will be guest directed by Dana Carr, with musical direction by Stephanie Saban and puppet direction by Lynne Jennings, San Diego Guild of Puppetry. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.cca-envision.org/events.html or at the door. Canyon Crest Proscenium Theater is located at 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, 92130. CCA Envision Theatre is supported by the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, a parent-led 501(c)(3) organization providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive.

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Mistral owner adds to 18 years of success with new Del Mar Highlands Town Center store •Fr om local to global, Mistral’s French bath and body products are in demand BY CLAIRE HARLIN Mistral has been selling luxury French bath and body products for more than 18 years on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach and it just opened a retail shop at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center in November, but owner Matthew Tilker said many of his customers still remember the early days of the business, when he was in his early 20s and selling soap out of his mom’s living room in Del Mar. “People used to run by the house and say, ‘Wow, that smells good,’” said Tilker, whose business has since grown to supply wholesale to nearly 1,000 stores worldwide, in addition to its thriving global online presence. The brand’s popularity is no surprise to Tilker, who launched the business with a $1,500 loan from his grandparents after studying alternative cancer therapies on a fellowship in Southern France, a region that he found to have something the United States was lacking — good, natural soaps. Not only was Tilker intrigued by the quality of the soaps, but also the array of natural fragrances he had never before smelled, and after stumbling upon the factory of a master soap-maker in Provence and learning about the process, he knew it was something he had to bring home. “It was such craftsmanship and quality,” he said. “You could just feel the history and tradition of the soap there … South France is to natural fragrances and soaps as the Vatican is to Catholicism. That’s really the place that gave birth to what we think of as modern toiletries.” Just as he thought, Americans loved using soaps made from natural oils and containing fragrances that were extracted from raw materials such as fresh lavender. He spread the word around Del Mar with flyers, and demand was so high that he returned to France after six months to start designing his own soaps and having them made, using his

Mistral owners Kendra and Matthew Tilker Photo/Claire Harlin

background in alternative medicine to incorporate healing herb extract or oils. “I started making demands of the soap maker,” said Tilker. “I was asking him to add more olive oil and to start playing around with the fragrances. I also started working directly with the perfumers.” Getting to know the demands and the products better, Tilker starting noticing that people in the United States had slightly different tastes than those in France, so he started developing products that have since become hits at his company, such as verbena soap. Each pilgrimage to France was

for the development of new products, however, he also picked up other things along the way he found to be wonderful, such as the high-end French jams and teas that have for years been favorites at Mistral. And on one trip, while walking along the beach in Provence and taking in the scents of lavender and roses carried by the wind, Tilker picked up likely one of the most important features of the company yet — the name. “Mistral” is a word for “wind” in French, a particularly strong wind like the Santa Anas of the United States. Tilker explained that the word carries deep-rooted cultural value in addition to being emblematic of the outside scents you can always smell in France. “It’s almost like a person, a character,” he said. “It’s legendary and you can find it in stories of mythical connotations … A good mistral will rattle your whole home.” With Mistral’s warehouse located in Sorrento Valley and longtime retail presence on Cedros, Tilker said the Highlands was the perfect place to add an additional store, and he has since amassed many new local customers. But that hardly compares to the many customers who have been returning to Mistral for their favorite soaps or lotions year after year. Tilker said that, to his surprise, men emerged several years ago as one of the most receptive demographic groups, so he even launched a men’s toiletry line about eight years ago to accommodate that demand. “We’d have all kinds of men, even the manliest of men, come in for six bars of verbena soap,” said Kendra, Tilker’s wife and business partner. Matthew added, “It’s not like we sat around and thought, ‘Hey, how can we make more money with a men’s line? We would have never done it had there not been the demand. It was simply a matter of fact that men love soap.” For more information, visit www.mistralsoap.com.

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New Solana Beach healthcare facility rooted in group treatment

BY CLAIRE HARLIN Working as an internal medicine doctor for more than 16 years at Scripps Health, Mark Kalina was always dedicated to promoting â&#x20AC;&#x153;lifestyle medicine,â&#x20AC;? as he calls it. In that time he has seen that one of the most effective ways to reverse disease and manage chronic problems is through group treatments that let patients connect with each other. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the premise behind Kalinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Solana Beach medical facility, Pando Health Groups, located at 427 S. Cedros Ave. Set to open on March 18, with a grand opening social event on March 14, Pando incorporates both traditional and non-traditional heath care with a group-based approach, letting patients keep their primary physicians and gain the support, education and attention-filled medical visits that many donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get at their quick, 15-minute check-ups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get more than just medical direction because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m able to spend a lot of time with the patients all together,â&#x20AC;? said Kalina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked wonders for weight loss, people with chronic pain; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a movement now in the country, but after 16 years of practicing, it has really become my passion.â&#x20AC;? Kalina was first exposed to group medical care in 1996 at Scripps when he became the director of a program named and fashioned after the methods coined by Dean Ornish, who emphasized group therapy as part of his overall lifestyle-focused treatments. There, Kalina led groups, and that was among many other strategies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I found was that the people who were able to communicate in groups did the best in reversing their diseases,â&#x20AC;? Kalina said, adding that the groups were particularly helpful for seniors. Jump forward more than a decade, and Kalina had begun a private practice as well as a group health session in Del Mar as part of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Connections program. As a vol-

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Kim Chartrand and Dr. Mark Kalina, founders of Pando Health Groups. Photo: Claire Harlin unteer for that program, he directed the Del Mar Senior Health Forum every two weeks and also served on the nonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would talk about medical things, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also talk about life,â&#x20AC;? Kalina said. Meanwhile at Scripps, a former nurse colleague at the Ornish program, Kim Chartrand, decided to look Kalina up after several patients asked for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to refer those who were interested in integrative medicine to him,â&#x20AC;? she said. After stumbling upon and being inspired by the health philosophies he wrote about on his blog, www.returntohealth.com, Chartrand got in touch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was writing not only about groups but also how he envisioned the new paradigm of medicine,â&#x20AC;? said Chartrand, who said she personally identified tremendously with the values he outlined. A little less than a year ago, Kalina and Chartrand began embarking on meetings regarding how they could apply their visions to real life in the form of a medical facility. They specifically sought out a location in Solana Beach, and secured their lease in November on a wide open space that they designed to accommodate their goals. Healing in every sense of the word, the Pando center is bright, sunny and calming, adorned with lively, green plants that complement clean, white walls and a waterfall that soothes the auditory senses. Chartrand said she did a lot of research on healing spaces and brought that research to the interior designers at Simple Abode in Escondido. She told them she wanted the place to â&#x20AC;&#x153;feel so peaceful that you want to stay in it.â&#x20AC;? Named after the Pando Aspen tree, that lives in Southwest Utah and is the oldest living organism in the world, the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo illustrates the interconnected roots that exist in Pando groves â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a symbol of the integrative and connected care that Pando and its 10 practitioners offer. The doctors are currently holding preliminary sessions, as well as outreach events to educate local medical professionals about the supplemental group services available at Pando to their patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Physicians are already identifying patients theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to send us,â&#x20AC;? Chartrand said. For details on the March 14 event or to find out more about group sessions, visit PandoHealthGroups.com or call (858) 876-6360. Note: Business spotlights are developed through this newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

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Ocean Air student donates ‘Locks of Love’ Melanie An, 12, a resident of Carmel Valley, found out a way to help children who have lost their hair due to medical conditions. She decided two years ago to grow her hair out long enough for a donation to the program Locks of Love. The organization Locks of Love helps children who have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses provided via donations such as Melanie’s help to restore the children’s self-esteem and confidence enabling them to face the world and their peers. Many come from financially disadvantaged households. The 6th grade student at Ocean Air Elementary heard about the cause through a family friend who is a doctor at Rady’s Children’s Hospital. Melanie says, “I knew this was something I wanted to do because it helps kids who are going through some rough times and I just want to make it a little bit easier for them any way I can.” The minimum donation length is 10 inches measured from tip to tip so there is enough hair for a hair piece. It also has to be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut. Donors can opt to go to a participating hair salon such as Bambino’s Salon for Kids in Carmel Valley, where Melanie went, or mail it in directly. Information on the program can be found at the link: http://www.locksoflove. org/ Bambino’s Salon owner Erika Marier decided to offer complimentary hair cuts to children who come in to donate on a Tuesday or Thursday. She says, “We are a salon geared towards kids so it makes sense to offer a reward to those who think

On Feb. 10, Solenne Wachsman (second from right), organized and led a group of 8th and 9th grade students in preparing and serving dinner to over 30 women at Rachel’s Women’s Center, a safe temporary environment for displaced women, backed by the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego.

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17th Annual Meet the Chefs of Del Mar set for April 14 On Sunday, April 14, chefs from 15 of Del Mar’s finest restaurants will join Casa de Amparo to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month at the 17th Annual Meet the Chefs of Del Mar. The popular food & wine event will be held poolside at the Hilton Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. across from the Del Mar Race Track. All proceeds support Casa de Amparo programs and services for abused, neglected and at-risk children and families throughout San Diego County. Tickets may be purchased online at www.casadeamparo.org or call or email Trina Godwin, 760-566-3560 | tgodwin@casadeamparo.org.

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For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Solenne Wachsman, a senior at Canyon Crest Academy, has designed and implemented a service-learning component into the curriculum for students at Congregation Beth Israel. On Feb. 10, she organized and led a group of 8th and 9th grade students in preparing and serving dinner to over 30 women at Rachel’s Women’s Center, a safe temporary environment for displaced women, backed by the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego. The girls, led by Solenne, are part of Rosh Hodesh, a program aimed at empowering Jewish adolescent girls through a curriculum designed to strengthen both self-esteem and Jewish identity. The program’s theme for the month of February was centered on the formation of healthy interpersonal and community relations with others and understanding abusive relationships, thus making the opportunity to reach out and provide services to others a natural supplement to the girls’ curriculum. The evening was deemed to be a great success, and there is discussion on implementing this experience into the program for next year’s group of girls. Solenne, a member of Girl Scout Troop 1129, has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten and earned her Silver Award in 2009. As part of her Gold Award Project, she also worked with the 4th grade students and staff at Congregation Beth Israel to aid the organization and coordination of the first annual Mitzvah Mall, a community service expo that exposed the kindergarten through 6th grade students to diverse community organizations in need. This endeavor raised over $4,000 for 15 deserving organizations.

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‘Vincent’ a hit at the North Coast Rep French-born actor Jean-Michel Richaud performed in a sold-out solo event “Vincent,” written by Leonard Nimoy, on March 4 at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. The show focuses on the life of Vincent Van Gogh in an imaginary tribute by his brother Theo shortly after Vincent’s death. A question and answer session was held after the performance with North Coast Rep Artistic Director David Ellenstein, Richaud and Nimoy (above). Visit northcoastrep.org. Photo courtesy of Mim Britton, Hands United For Children

San Dieguito Union High School District College Night and Fair is April 29 The second annual San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) College Night and Fair will be held on Monday, April 29, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This event is sponsored by the San Dieguito Union High School District and will serve the students of Canyon Crest Academy, La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy, Sunset High School/North Coast Academy and Torrey Pines High School. More than 150 colleges and universities from across the nation will participate in this event, as well as test prep, college essay preparation and financial aid companies. This hybrid forum will allow students and parents a unique opportunity to learn more about college admissions than ever before. The college fair will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information please visit www.sduhsdcollegefair.blogspot.com.

Contemporary Art Museum offers contest for young artists The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is hosting its second annual “Age 25 and Under Art Contest,” inviting young artists to submit an original piece for the chance to win $500 in art supplies and have their work displayed at a showcase event at the museum’s downtown location, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The idea is to create a piece of art inspired by the human eye, aka the Greedy

Organ, and submit it at www.feedyourgreedyorgan.com by Monday, April 22. A panel of judges will select 25 finalists. The public will be invited to vote for their favorites in person May 16 and on Facebook for several weeks leading up to the event. Afterward, all finalist entries will be displayed at Westfield Horton Plaza through August. — Museum Reports

La Jolla Playhouse presents return engagement of The Second City La Jolla Playhouse is bringing back the hilarious The Second City for a return engagement March 20 – 23 in the Playhouse’s specially-designed cabaret-style performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Created by the Playhouse’s scene shop artisans for the theatre’s 2011, 2012 and 2013 Galas, this unique cabaret-style venue features a 1920s “supper club” atmosphere, with multi-level platforms and custom banquettes. Performances will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Second City is truly a Chicago landmark and a national treasure, having launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more. Tickets: (858) 550-1010 or online at www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

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Former Major League pitcher speaks at TPHS

he Torrey Pines High School Foundation presented a motivational speech by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott titled “Perseverance & Overcoming Adversity” on March 6 at the TPHS Auditorium. The event benefits the TPHS Baseball great Jim Abbot greets Chase Laird. Baseball Program. For more, see the story on Abbott’s speech on page B1. PHOTOS/JON CLARK

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Accomplished gardening expert Pat Welsh to speak in Del Mar on March 25 BY KAREN VANDER VORST Emmy Award winner Pat Welsh, a Del Mar resident for 57 years, will speak on how to “Grow Great Organic Vegetables Year-Round,” at the Del Mar Powerhouse, Monday, March 25, at 9:30 a.m. In her talk, Welsh will explain how to choose, plant, harvest, and grow popular vegetables, and to control pests and diseases without synthetic fertilizers or dangerous pesticides. Her slide presentation will demonstrate growing crops in raised beds or in the ground. She will fill you with tips, hints, garden timing, new techniques, and old-time secrets culled from a lifetime of growing edible crops. The public is invited to attend this free presentation sponsored by the Del Mar Garden Club. Following her talk, Welsh will sign and personalize three of her published books. Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, Welsh immigrated to the United States in 1939. Through the war years, her family lived on an organic farm in Bucks County, Penn. This experience and the wonderful gardens of her grandparents in England planted the gardening seeds in Welsh. She earned a B.A. in English Literature at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., where she also studied painting, ceramics and design. Welsh is the widow of Superior Court Judge Louis M. Welsh. She has two daughters, Francesca Filanc and Wendy Woolf, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Her home in Del Mar was designed by her father-in-law John Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright. Welsh’s career highlights include being the first Garden Editor of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine, from 1979 to 1983; host of the twice-weekly gardening segment, “The Resident Gardener,” on the local evening news of KNSD-TV, from 1981 to 1987; host of videos for Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV, and infomercials since 1990. She is currently a public speaker and lecturer on gardening. Also a lifelong painter and sculptor, in 2002 Welsh designed and built, with Betsy Schulz and 80 volunteers, the 92-foot-long, mixed-media mural in front of the Del Mar Public Library on Old 101 in Del Mar. Out of this tribute to beautiful Del Mar came the inspiration to write “The Magic Mural and How it Got Built: A Fable for All Ages (2005).” Welsh’s other books include: Pat Welsh’s Southern California Gardening: A Month-By-Month Guide (1991, revised 2001); All My Edens: A Gardener’s Memoir (1996); The American Horticultural Society Southwest Smart Garden™ Regional Guide (2004); and Pat Welsh’s Southern California Organic Gardening (2010). All these books can be found on Amazon.com. Recognized for the contributions she has made to the

Pat Welsh world of gardening and garden design, Welsh has received numerous awards, including: San Diego Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, Performer/News, 1985; San Diego Press Club Award, 1986; three “Quill and Trowel” Awards from the Garden Writers Association; Cuyamaca College Botanical Society Horticulturist of the Year, 2001; San Diego Botanic Garden Lifetime Achievement Award, 1996; and Honorary San Diego County Master Gardener (2003). The Del Mar Garden Club invites you to hear Pat Welsh speak on Monday, March 25, at the Del Mar Powerhouse at 9:30 a.m. You can also visit Welsh and join her blog on her website: www.patwelsh.com.

Hullabaloo Family Music Festival coming to Del Mar Fairgrounds April 13 With 14 major national awards in their hip pocket and a nine-year track record of glowing critical acclaim, San Diego’s own “free-range, organic” kid-folk duo, Hullabaloo, now presents its third annual Hullabaloo Family Music Festival on Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Paddock Green. The festival, sponsored by Clif Kid, features the music of Hullabaloo, Steve Poltz, Jambo and Raggle Taggle along with hands-on activities, a musical petting zoo, food and a variety of local family-friendly vendors. Tickets to the festival are $7 per person. Kids under one year are free. For tickets and information and information visit www.hullabalooartsfest.com.

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Carmel Del Mar Father-Daughter Dance returns The 10th annual Carmel Del Mar School Father-Daughter dance was held at the Del Mar Marriott on March 10. The dance welcomed a record 260 people this year, up from 208 in 2012 and up from 160 when organizer Darryl Gordon, a faithful member of the CDM Dad’s Club, took over the planning in 2009. “It was like planning a wedding,” Gordon said of their biggest event ever. The successful 10-year-old dance also received a special proclamation on Sunday from San Diego Mayor Danielle, Riley, Sonoma, Grace Bob Filner, celebrating March 10, 2013 as Father-Daughter Dance Day in the city of San Diego. The dance’s founder John Patterson presented the proclamation to Gordon. Photos/Jon Clark

Lexie Friedman, Christina McLaughlin, Riley and David Washington

Abbi Pals and Lux Roth Holly Phaneuf Gabriella and Jeff Armosino

Ivan and Galit Fux, Zoe and Michael Bandell

Founding families of the event: Morgan and John Patterson, Dana and Darryl Gordon

Emma and David Eling, Faith and David Bigelow

Tim and Sofia Lundquist, Kaila and Kevin Coordt

Neil and Haruna Morgan, Lucie and Chris Babcock

Josh and Abby Raysman

Avery and Mark Frapwell

David and Lia Southcombe

Jannah and Johannes Scholten

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Miracle League kicks off season

he Miracle League of San Diego kicked off its 13th season on March 9 at Engel Family Field at San Dieguito Park for the North County League and at Green Field at Coronado High School for the South County League. The Miracle League of San Diego provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league. For more information go to www.miracleleagueofsandiego.org or call (858) 964-2222.

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Casey Latz with Miracle League Founder Dan Engel Members of the Pad Squad with Miracle League players Bill Ausen, Haylie Ausen, Lisa Ausen, Jake Froman, Jen Froman

John Wadsworth pitches to Murphy Wadsworth.

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he Junior League of San Diego hosted “Incognito, A Masquerade Night” on Feb. 27 at the Outdoor Lounge at Arterra Restaurant in the Marriott Del Mar. Kiptyn Locke, TV star of “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor Pad,” was the guest emcee. Proceeds from the event benefit the Community Resource Center in Encinitas to support transitional women and families. Performances included live musical sets from local bands The Peripherals and The County Fair Band, as well as a DJ set from Will Hernandez. PHOTOS/JON CLARK

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he Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club hosted the 17th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on March 3 at the Del Mar Horsepark. The event serves as the major fundraiser for the Rotary Clubs’ many youth and humanitarian projects. DM Mayor Terry Sinnott, Wendé Protzman, Al Corti, About 128 teams participated Dan King in the sold-out Round Robin tournament. There were also activities for kids and a silent and live auction. Visit www.DMSBRotary.com.

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he Del Mar Art Center held a reception on March 10 for the new collection of art by all 36 members of the Center. The show runs through April 28. The Del Mar Art Center is located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 112 [street level], Del Mar, 92014; http://www.dmacgaller y.com/ PHOTOS/JON CLARK

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ucts go through a process of fermentation with live bacterial cultures, Greek has an added step. The yogurt is strained through a filter, usually made of muslin to remove the liquidy whey, producing a thick, smooth as silk texture with a distinct tartness, like sour cream with benefits. This denser yogurt is packed with more protein than its conventional counterpart, (5 grams vs. 20 in a single serving), less sugar, along with fewer carbs and lactose making it gentler on the gut for digestion. Greek’s also a probiotic powerhouse with a mother lode of immune boosting live active cultures (L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus. . .) The Bad News On the down side, it takes four times the amount

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BY CATHARINE KAUFMAN Greek yogurt has exploded in popularly in part thanks to a nice PR boost by Greek hottie, John Stamos who’s gaga over Dannon Oikos. But there’s more to this creamy, dreamy delight (no, not Stamos) that has captured the nation’s palates, and pushed pedestrian yogurt to the supermarket sidelines. Here’s why the meteoric rise. The Good Greek News According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal the Greek yogurt craze has caused annual sales to swell from $60 million five years ago to over $1.6 billion, snagging onequarter of all yogurt sales in the U.S. ($6.8 billion). Not all yogurts are created equal. Although traditional and Greek start out the same as both milk prod-

not incorporated in the traditional Mediterranean diet of olive oil, wild caught fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes. In addition, traditional strained Greek yogurt is made from easily digestible sheep’s milk, unlike the big Greek yogurt players of the U.S. (Chobani, Fage, Cabot, Dannon Oikos and Stonyfield Farms Oikos) that use cow’s milk. While the misconceptions might be spiking sales, yogurt aficionados are hooked regardless. Standing advice – where possible, buy organic, and plain, unsweetened without add-ins. Be A Culture Vulture Greek yogurt is just as divine in savory dishes as sweet ones. Swap out fatty and perishable mayonnaise, whipped and sour creams, custards and ice creams for Greek. Scoop a dollop on a steamy baked spud with chopped chives and turkey bacon crumbles; blend in a yam soufflé, mashed or

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SHRINK continued from page B21 scalloped potatoes or a redskin potato salad. Whip up spinach, crab or artichoke dips and tzatziki sauce. Grill wild caught salmon with a sprinkling of fresh thyme and fennel seeds, and a slather of Greek yogurt. Drizzle tarragon yogurt sauce over grilled chicken or veggie kebobs. Do a riff on fettuccine alfredo, mac and cheese and creamed soups, tiramisu, key lime pie and English trifle. Blend in smoothies and milkshakes, cake, pancake and muffin batters for a scrumptious texture. Apple or berry cob-

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PITCHER continued from page B1 lieved in me.” He said while people believed in him, there were those that were skeptical or even mean-spirited. He recalls when a kid from a rival school crashed a pep rally before a football game with a sock on his arm to imitate Abbott. Or when a coach in little league yelled at all his players to just bunt it right back at him when he was on the mound. “They bunted for six batters in a row,” Abbott said, pausing to deliver the punch line like a split finger fastball: “Two innings.” Those were other people’s efforts to intimidate him or make him feel bad about himself but he never let them. “Determination is a mental toughness to filter out negativity and influences that push you away from where you want to go,” Abbott said. Abbott’s Major League memories are priceless. He spoke of his rookie opening day at Anaheim, where he couldn’t stop smiling because he was in an

Angels uniform, they were paying him to wear his Nikes, he had access to unlimited seeds and gum, and on his first day in the league he was involved in a benchclearing brawl where he came face to face with Carlton Fisk. “I loved my time in the big leagues, who wouldn’t?” Abbott said. He said his most memorable times didn’t come out on the beautiful, immaculately mowed baseball fields but often in the dark and dingy corridors outside the clubhouse. He said while he had hoped to shake the label of the “One-handed pitcher,” families started bringing their children to the game who had challenges he couldn’t even begin to describe. And they all wanted to meet him. He said he didn’t always want to go to those meetings because it reminded him of his own differences that he was trying to move beyond. But then he would see the look in those children’s eyes and see how bound and determined they were to do something special. “I never walked back to the clubhouse uninspired,”

Abbott said. Those meetings reminded him that he had to make the most of the opportunity he’d been given and not let the circumstances of his life become an excuse. Abbott said one of the greatest baseball experiences of his life was playing for the USA team at the Olympics. He will never forget the feeling of pitching a complete game and being on the mound for the last out, winning a gold medal. “We celebrated like stupid baseball players, I was at the bottom, my face in Korean mud with 25 of my best friends on top of me,” Abbott said. There were also lessons though, in the failures. After a painful season in which he lost 18 games he was sent to the minors and eventually released. His old manager Buck Rogers called him in the off-season and encouraged him to work on getting back to the big leagues. He worked his way through A-Ball, playing for the Hickory Crawdads in North Carolina, then to the Salem Warthogs, sweated through an Alabama July with the Birmingham Barons and up to Canada with

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Review Permit to modify existing telecommunication facilities for a property located within in the Central Commercial Zone. The proposed modiďŹ cation includes replacement of six panel antennas located on the existing roof trellis structure with six new panel antennas. The new antennas would be located in the same location with an overall height increase of one-foot above the existing antennas. Associated base station equipment and radio units (RRHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) are also proposed and would be located within an existing underground equipment room on the property. ITEM 2 DRB-12-24 APN: 300-075-06 Location: 1201 Camino del Mar Applicants: Wells Fargo Property Owner: George Conkwright Agent(s): Cris Oprea, CDL Associates, Inc. Zone: Central Commercial (CC) Environmental Status: Exempt Contact Person: Matt Bator, AICP Description: A request for a Design Review Permit to install a freestanding automated teller machine (ATM) kiosk and associated signage at the northern portion of a property within in the Central Commercial Zone. ITEM 3 DRB-12-25 CDP-12-12 LC12-05 APN: 300-091-02 Location: 111 12th Street Owner/Applicant: Frank and Deborah SaďŹ&#x201A;ey Agent(s): Stacy Matthews Zone: R2 Environmental Status: Exempt Contact Person: Jean CrutchďŹ eld, Associate Planner Description: A request for Design Review, Coastal Development, and Land Conservation Permits to demolish a two-story, single-family residence and to construct a twostory, single-family residence to include grading, landscape and site improvements. Note: This project is located within the Coastal Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeals area. NEW APPLICATION(S): ITEM 4 DRB-13-06 APN: 299-173-12 Location: 438 Luzon Owner/Applicant: AC and Patricia Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Augustine Agent(s): Bokal and Sneed Architects Zone: R1-10 Environmental Status: Exempt Contact Person: Jean CrutchďŹ eld, Associate Planner Description: A request for Design Review Permit to construct yard improvements on an existing singlefamily residence to include: an arbor located west of the residence; a 5-foot high, 7-foot long retaining wall located south of the new arbor; and add 1-foot high lattice on top of an existing 5-foot high brick wall located on the southern property line. ADJOURNMENT 3/14/13. DM878 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-006634 Fictitious Business Name(s): Network Applications Located at: 101 N Acacia Ave. Suite 111, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 10/01/2001. This business is hereby registered by the following: Blinkcore, 101 N. Acacia Ave. Suite 111, Solana Beach, CA 92075, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/05/2013. John Skrinska, CEO. DM877. Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005179 Fictitious Business Name(s): Lake Forest Home Services Located at: 1759 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. #C222, Oceanside, CA, 92054, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Maria Ledesma,

23381 Gondor Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/21/2013. Maria Ledesma. DM876. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005345 Fictitious Business Name(s): Digital Degrees Located at: 8837 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla, CA, 92039-3573, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 13573, La Jolla, CA 92039. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business was 10/30/2007. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jackie Patay, 8837 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/22/2013. Jackie Patay. DM875. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-006208 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Cal-Commercial Credit b. Cal-Commercial Finance Located at: 9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite 307, San Diego, CA, 92123, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 3/1/13. This business is hereby registered by the following: World Wide Credit Corporation, 9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 307, San Diego, CA 92123, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/01/2013. Ronald Feinberg, CEO. DM873. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005332 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Omni Cheer b. Omni Cheerleading c. The Omni Collection Located at: 12375 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 02/01/1998. This business is hereby registered by the following: Victory Team Apparel Inc., 12375 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/22/2013. Russell Levine, President, Owner-President. CV444. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005449 Fictitious Business Name(s): Cambridge Watson Investment Group Located at: 13261 Denara Rd., San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. Mailing Address: same as above. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Racine Hsieh, 13261 Denara Rd., San Diego, CA 92130, #2. Steve Hsieh, 13261 Denara Rd., San Diego, CA 92130. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/25/2013. Racine Hsieh. DM872. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1409 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Central CASE NUMBER: 37-2013-00036574-PR-PW-CTL Estate of: John Charles Becker, also known as John C. Becker, also known as John Becker, Decedent NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Charles Becker, also known as John C. Becker, also known as

NORTH COAST John Becker. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of John Charles Becker, also known as John C. Becker, also known as John Becker. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Patricia Ann Becker in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The petition for Probate requests that Patricia Ann Becker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 4, 2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept.: PC-2. Address of court: same as noted above. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Susan A. Mercure Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP 401 West A Street, Suite 2600 San Diego, California 92101 619-236-1551 DM871. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005572 Fictitious Business Name(s): Your Personal Italy Located at: 12526 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was 01/26/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Sunny Tuscany USA LLC, 12526 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/25/2013. Massimiliano Quintavalle, Manager. DM870. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013

March 14, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005480 Fictitious Business Name(s): La Crostata Located at: 12622 Torrey Bluff Drive #344, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Angelo La Porta, 12622 Torrey Bluff Dr. #344, S. Diego, CA 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/25/2013. Angelo La Porta. DM869. Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-002797 Fictitious Business Name(s): High School Rat Race Located at: 239 Mangano Circle, Encinitas, CA, 92024, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Aurapan L. Vajrabukka, 239 Mangano Circle, Encinitas, CA 92024. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/30/2013. Aurapan L. Vajrabukka. DM867. Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005317 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. RBD Residential Group b. RBD Residential Real Estate Located at: 4850 Pacific Hwy. Ste. #110, San Diego, CA, 92110, San Diego County. Mailing Address: same as above. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Wilberto N. Salazar, 4850 Pacific Highway #110, San Diego, CA 92110, #2. Brian Kendrick, 4850 Pacific Highway Ste. #110, San Diego, CA 92110. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/22/2013. Wilberto N. Salazar. CV443. Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005127 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Victory Prehab b. Victory Prehabilitation Located at: 3617 Bernwood Pl. Unit 103, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 01/16/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Victory Prehab, Inc., 3617 Bernwood Pl. Unit 103, San Diego CA 92130, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/20/2013. Meredith Victor - President. DM866. Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-002869 Fictitious Business Name(s): VIVACE Salon Located at: 3790 Via de la Valle, Suite 208, Del Mar, CA 92014, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The first day

of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Adrian Sieminski, 488 Almond Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078, Kalyn Sieminski, 488 Almond Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/30/2013. Kalyn Sieminski. DM865. Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-004375 Fictitious Business Name(s): Queen Bee Skin Boutique Located at: 301 North Hwy. 101, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 5/1/12. This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandie L. Aviles, 675 S. Sierra Ave. #48, Solana Beach, CA 92075. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/12/2013. Brandie L. Aviles. DM862. Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2013

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