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April 11, 2013 Published Weekly

Parents propose change to fundraising model They suggest DM Education Foundation switch to site-specific hybrid structure

■ “High Tea and Parade of Fashions” in Del Mar. See page B23

BY KAREN BILLING Del Mar Heights and Del Mar Hills parents are suggesting a change to the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation fundraising model — they would like to allow site-specific fundraising in a hybrid model instead of straight districtwide fundraising. The foundation funds teachers in the Extended Studies Curriculum, provid-

ing specialized instruction in science, technology, music, art and PE. In their proposed hybrid fundraising structure, presented by Heights parent Erica Halpern at the April 3 foundation meeting, schools will still put donations into the districtwide pot. However, once each school has raised enough funds to cover its share of ESC funding, donations above that level would

go back to the donating home school only. With this new model, Halpern said that they might be able to get more from those donors who are holding back, who feel like they are giving into a “black hole” because they don’t know where the funds are going. It would mean more money in the pool by incentivizing parent giving. “With this model, there

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at more than one school,” Isaacman said. Rumors also persist that there are schools giving nothing to the Foundation and that the schools have been instructed not to donate. “If you’re not giving to the Foundation, you’re just hurting your own kids,” said Del Mar Union School DisSee FUNDRAISING, Page 6

DM urges lawmakers to put more pressure on NRC Move comes as Edison seeks to reopen San Onofre reactor

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is a lot more that we can achieve,” Halpern said. In recent years, the Foundation has been battling rumors that there is a wide disparity between what schools fund and what schools get back. Drew Isaacman, Foundation interim president, said those rumors are not healthy for the district and they are untrue. “There is never a delta of more than half a teacher

Skyline Elementary School art instructor Kelly Patrick teaches fifth-graders about perspective, Van Gogh and Impressionism. Each year, the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning holds the Solana Beach Ball fundraiser to ensure the continuation of science, art, technology and physical education classes at local schools. This year’s ball is May 4 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. For more on the event, see page 8, Courtesy photo

BY CLAIRE HARLIN The Del Mar City Council on April 2 sent a letter to U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer and U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman urging their continued pressure on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to require a license amendment and public hearing prior to allowing Southern California Edison’s restart of nuclear reactors at San Onofre. Waxman, a ranking member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has been vocal in his push for a license amendment regarding the proposed

restart. Boxer has also called attention to a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) report that reveals new deals about the design and fabrication of the now-crippled replacement steam generators, as well as the possibility that Edison was trying to avoid a license amendment prior to the installation of that faulty equipment. Del Mar’s letter, signed by Mayor Terry Sinnott, thanked the two for their efforts and congressional pressure that recently resulted in the NRC releasing to the public a redacted version of this report. The letter also stated that Del Mar officials are heartened by Edison’s recent announcement that it will submit a “No Significant See NRC, Page 6

High school district votes to acquire property for new middle school

Torrey Pines shuttle service from Solana Beach back on for 2013-14

BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees adopted a resolution at its April 4 meeting to acquire the 13.8-acre property adjacent to Canyon Crest Academy for the district’s new Pacific Highlands Ranch Middle School. Proposition AA monies will be used for the purchase price of $2.7 million. “This is an exciting resolution,” said Eric Dill, associate superintendent of business services. “A lot of work has gone into this moment.” The district entered into the option to purchase the property

BY KAREN BILLING The San Dieguito Union High School District was able to work some changes and find some wiggle room to bring back its bus shuttle service to Torrey Pines High School. Eliminating the four high school shuttles in the district’s transportation service was among a list of $3 million in proposed budget cuts for the 2013-14 school year impacting about 220 students, many of whom are included in the district’s free and reduced lunch program and whose families don’t own a vehicle. For those affected students, the ser-

with Pardee Homes back in 2003 and has worked with them to negotiate a price. The cost of the new middle school is estimated at $71.2 million and is expected to open in phases. The first 500-seat classroom building is expected to open in the fall of 2015. About $4.7 million remains in the North City West JPA (which includes the Del Mar Union School District and Solana Beach School District), funding that is earmarked for the middle school’s construction. See PROPERTY, Page 5

vice was the only way for them to get to Torrey Pines High from Solana Beach. Shuttles also run to La Costa Canyon and San Dieguito Academy. Cutting the transportation would’ve saved $100,000 but the district’s director of transportation, Daniel Love, and deputy superintendent Rick Schmitt were able to figure out a way to still offer the service for $30,000 with no new bus drivers and altering pick-up times. “Rick has a heart for the kids these shuttles are serving,” said See SHUTTLE, Page 6

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Report shows regional crime rates up, but still among the lowest in the past 30 years In 2012, both violent and property crime rates in the San Diego region increased for the first time since 2001 and 2003, respectively, according to the SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) annual regional crime report released April 10. The violent crime rate (homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) rose 7 percent to 3.77 per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate (burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft) rose 6 percent to 22.15. The number of homicides across the region saw the greatest one-year increase: 107 homicides were reported in 2012, a 30 percent increase from 2011. Over the past 30 years, homicides in the San Diego region peaked at 278 in 1991 and decreased fairly steadily to 86 in 1998. Since then, the number has fluctuated, but has not dropped below 67 (in 2010) or exceeded 130 (in 2003). The annual report, Thirty Years of Crime in the San Diego Region: 1983 through 2012, compiles crime data from all 18 cities and the unincorporated areas of the county. The report serves as an important tool for local law enforcement agencies to track public safety trends over time and gauge the effectiveness of enforcement strategies and crime prevention programs. “Despite the recent upswing in crime, it is important to remember that the rates we are seeing today are still among the lowest in the past 30 years,“ said Dr. Cynthia Burke, SANDAG director of criminal justice research. “However, with that said, we are continuing to closely monitor the trend reversal and factors that may be contributing to it. In the past few years, there have been significant cuts in resources for crime prevention and other law enforcement efforts. In addition, recent legislation has put new strains on law enforcement by shifting an increasing number of offenders and ex-offenders from state supervision to local supervision.” Other facts in this year’s report include:

• In 2012, there were 11,838 violent crimes reported to law enforcement in the San Diego region. The most common type was aggravated assault, which represented two-thirds (66 percent) of all violent crime in 2012; robbery represented 27 percent, rape 6 percent, and homicide 1 percent. • With 69,613 property crimes reported in 2012, one in every 45 residents was the victim of a property crime, a rate still lower than it was five years earlier (when it was one in 36 in 2008). • The total number of robberies reported across the region increased 5 percent, with upticks in all of the location types except bank robberies, which decreased 22 percent from 2011 to 2012. • While the number of robberies with a firearm only increased 1 percent over the past year, the number of aggravated assaults with a firearm increased by 27 percent. • There were a greater number of residential burglaries, larcenies, and motor vehicle thefts in 2012, compared to 2011. The only exception was non-residential burglaries, which decreased 5 percent. • Over the past 10 years, the percentage of stolen property recovered has decreased from 46 percent to 21 percent, possibly reflecting changes in technology and the ease of disposing stolen property, as well as priorities of law enforcement to focus on violent crime with limited available resources and changes in how this information is compiled and reported. At mid-year 2012, national violent and property crime rates were also up, compared to 2011, but to a lesser degree than in the San Diego region. Increases were greater in the western region of the United States, but large California cities did not have increases consistently larger than other western cities. The complete report is available at sandag.org/cj.sandag.org/cj. — Submission

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High school district superintendent search continues BY KAREN BILLING In March, the San Dieguito Union High School District hired Leadership Associates to conduct the search process for the new district superintendent as Ken Noah is retiring in June. The consultant team of Rene Townsend, Mike Caston and Dennis Smith have been meeting with staff and local community members for input on the experience, qualities and skills they would like to see in the new superintendent. The plan is for the board to interview candidates by early May and make a selection before June 1.

Sheriff’s Department to hold ‘Coffee with the Community’ The Encinitas Sheriff’s Station will hold a “Coffee with the Community” on two upcoming dates: • Tuesday, April 16, from 8-9 a.m. at the Burger King, 242 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. • Wednesday, May 1, from 8-9 a.m. at the Del Mar City Hall, Annex Building , 235 11th Street, Del Mar. These events give the public a chance to chat with the station’s Captain, Lieutenant, Crime Prevention Specialist and Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Deputies in a casual setting and exchange ideas and concerns over a free cup of coffee. Community outreach is a top priority of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security as well as deputy-community relations to its staff. Call Henry Tirado or Jackie Stockholm at (760) 966-3588 for more information.

SB Water District’s Hazard Mitigation Plan available for review Santa Fe Irrigation District has completed an Administrative Draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which is available for public review. Customers, residents and interested parties are encouraged to review and comment on the Draft HMP, and can access the plan on the District website at www.sfidwater.org/HMP or attend an informational public meeting scheduled at the District offices for Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. The District has developed the Draft HMP in an effort to focus on natural or man-made hazards specific to the District and its service area. This draft plan creates a framework for the District’s long-term strategies to reduce disaster losses and reduce the amount of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damages. The public is encouraged to attend the informational public meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. at the District’s office (5920 Linea del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, 920670409). For more information on the District’s HMP, please visit www.sfidwater.org/HMP.

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If in doubt sit the athlete out, new concussion guidelines say BY CATHERINE KOLONKO The athletic trainer for Torrey Pines High School who helped draft the school district’s policy on concussions in sports says she’s glad the issue is back in the public eye. New national guidelines were released by the medical profession in March. A key feature recommends that an athlete who suffers a concussion should be immediately removed from the game to prevent further injury no matter the sport, according to new guidelines by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). “It’s great that they revised their guidelines,” said Christina Scherr, head athletic trainer at Torrey Pines High School. “These are long overdue.” Risk of sports-related concussion is greatest in football and rugby for men and boys, and in soccer and basketball for women and girls, according to a release issued at the AAN annual meeting in San Diego. The guidelines move away from the concussion grading systems established in 1997 and instead now

recommend that concussion and return to play be assessed individually for each athlete, said Christopher C. Giza, MD, a pediatric neurologist at David Geffen School of Medicine and Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, and a lead author of the new guidelines. There is no definite timeline for safe return to play, which should be evaluated individually based on an athlete’s symptoms, cognitive function and balance, Giza said. Under the old guidelines, an athlete could return to play within minutes of a concussion if there were no obvious debilitating symptoms. The new guidelines, published in the AAN journal Neurology, resulted from a lengthy review of evidence and literature on concussions by a team of researchers that included neurologists, Giza said. It took the team about three years to review all the available data published from 1955 to 2012. The goal is to help coaches or parents on the sidelines know enough about the signs and symptoms of a concussion to sus-

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pect it and then remove the injured athlete from the game, Giza said. “Ninety percent of people with a concussion will have a headache,” said Giza, noting that other symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, mental confusion, disorientation, and imbalance. “Less than 10 percent actually have loss of consciousness. Most of the time it’s not something so dramatic that you see the person laying unresponsive on the field.” A blow to the head is not the only way to get a concussion, Giza said. It can occur if the head hits something or accelerates rapidly. For example, “A football player who gets nailed in the chest and his head flies back” could experience a concussion even if his head does not take a direct hit, Giza said. It’s best to err on the side of caution and remove the athlete from the game if a concussion is suspected until he or she can be evaluated by a medical professional who has experience at treating concussions, Giza said.

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“We say, when in doubt, sit them out,” he said. Scherr said her school district policy already follows recommendations made in the guidelines and, to ensure full recovery, includes a mandate for gradual return to play for any student athlete who experiences a concussion. A history of concussion increases the risk of being diagnosed with another one, especially within the first 10 days. California has laws regarding concussions that, among other things, require that coaches receive regular training on the subject. The new guidelines are also in line with rules that many professional sports organizations already follow. What is important about the newly issued guidelines, said Scherr, is that they move toward a consensus and a standard for recognizing and treating concussions among athletes, especially important for children because their brains are still developing. Scherr supports addi-

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Anti-Defamation Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional director seeks to rid world of hate BY JOE TASH The Anti-Defamation League celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and among the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fondest goals is to put itself out of business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would love to see myself out of a job,â&#x20AC;? said Tammy Gillies, regional director of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s San Diego office. The league is marking its centennial by reflecting on its achievements, with the understanding that much work remains to be done in the arena of combating hate, discrimination and intolerance, said Gillies. The national group divides its work into three main categories, said Gillies, 51, a Carmel Valley resident: educate, protect and investigate. The first category involves working with schools and other organizations to provide anti-bias and diversity training, with a strong focus on prevention of bullying. The programs run the gamut to those designed for pre-schoolers, to efforts at fighting discrimination in the workplace, said Gillies. But a heavy emphasis is placed on reaching out to young children, because research indicates that children develop prejudices by age 6. Sarah Scott Feldman of Del Mar, a board member and chair of the ADLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education committee, said the

Tammy Gillies COURTESY PHOTO â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Place for Hateâ&#x20AC;? program arranges for speakers at local schools, including Holocaust survivors, and Japanese-Americans sent to internment camps during World War II. Another element of the program is training for peer counselors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do have programs that reach out to parents, school administrators, educators and school counselors with the same message: that we want, safe, secure, open environments, so our kids can learn and be accepted,â&#x20AC;? Scott Feldman said. Currently, the ADL gives a lot of attention to cyber-bullying through its educational outreach programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cyber-bullying is a huge problem across the country,â&#x20AC;? said Scott Feldman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a rite of passage, not part of growing up, it is harmful, hurtful and it can have devastating consequences. The ADL is committed to fighting cyber-bullying.â&#x20AC;? The ADL was formed in

1913 in Chicago by a group of lawyers who sought to battle discrimination against Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, Gillies said. Around that time, a Jewish factory owner in Atlanta was lynched by a mob, after being tried and convicted for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl. Evidence later came out that the factory owner was innocent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was an impetus for the ADL to come together, we needed to stand up against anti-Semitism,â&#x20AC;? she said. Gillies said she is inspired by the ADLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original mission statement, which is to â&#x20AC;&#x153;stop the defamation of the Jewish peopleâ&#x20AC;Ś to secure justice and fair treatment to all.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for everyone,â&#x20AC;? she said of the ADLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broad mandate. Among the ADLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big successes, she said, was advocating for a law that forced members of the Ku Klux Klan to remove their hoods when marching or demonstrating, which resulted in a rapid decline in Klan membership, and passage of national hate crimes legislation which was signed by President Obama in 2009, Gillies said. Locally, the group has been involved in a number of issues, from responding to discrimination complaints to tracking the activities of white supremacists,

Gillies. The group has researchers on staff whose â&#x20AC;&#x153;job to keep track of people who we believe may be out to do harm to Jewish people or any other group of people, that have an ideology of hate,â&#x20AC;? she said. ADL staff may even be called on to testify in court during hate crimes trials, she said. Gillies, a mother of three, has been with the ADL for six years, and her resume may not be typical for a discrimination fighter. A native New Yorker, she spent much of her working life as an operations manager with a shoe manufacturing company before moving into the nonprofit sector. Her husband, David, is an information technology consultant. She said she feels fortunate to have a job where she can have a positive impact on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives, and plans to keep at it until she retires or helps the ADL achieve its ultimate goal of ridding the world of hate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a calling, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really a job,â&#x20AC;? she said. For more information, visit http://regions.adl.org/sandiego/

Gillies said. At one time, she said, Jews and African-Americans were prohibited by property restrictions from buying homes in La Jolla. Attitudes began to change in the 1960s, she said, when such institutions as UC San Diego and the Salk Institute were established, bringing in Jewish faculty and researchers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, the Jewish community has been well accepted in San Diego,â&#x20AC;? Gillies said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel like an integral part of the entire San Diego region and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful place to be Jewish in America.â&#x20AC;? When people come with complaints about discrimination, the ADL will try to help them resolve their issues, sometimes contacting officials with local institutions such as schools. In many cases, she said, the officials many not be aware that discrimination has occurred. An example, she said, would be a school scheduling its homecoming dance during the Jewish high holidays. While that would be perfectly legal, she said, it would make Jewish students feel left out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having that dialogue is very important. People for the most part want to do the right thing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just helping them get there,â&#x20AC;? she said. Another ADL function is tracking and conducting research on extremists, said

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SB, DM students named to Dean’s List • Brian Miller Thene of Solana Beach was named to the Miami University Dean’s List. Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2012-2013 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic performance. •David Watson of Del Mar was named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2012 semester at the Johns Hopkins University. To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits.

PROPERTY continued from page 1 Dill said there are still several items to be completed prior to the close of escrow, including an environmental site assessment, completion of the district’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and approval by the California Department of Education.

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FUNDRAISING continued from page 1 trict Trustee Scott Wooden. “If people continue to be petty we will cease to have ESC as we know it.” Halpern said parents at the Del Mar Heights “lost steam” two years ago when they saw ESC funding drop even though they gave more than the school’s share to the Foundation. As a result, Heights giving fell off by half last year. She said in the current pooled structure, donors are disincentivized from giving more than what they think their school’s share will be. The pooled structure, she said, is putting an artificial cap on giving. “You cannot expect any significant growth in parent giving under the current structure. We have stagnated and we don’t have enough,” Halpern said. The Foundation board members were “pure listeners” on Wednesday night to the Hills/Heights proposal as they remain focused on reaching their fundraising

goal for this year by April 30 — they have just a few weeks to raise $600,000 to keep ESC programs the same size as they are this year. Isaacman said that the Foundation is always willing to consider any fundraising idea but not until the May through July time period as they are currently focused on the current year drive. He said the Foundation board will revisit the new fundraising model idea in the spring and summer. Since the Foundation started 12 years ago it has operated under different models such as site specific, district wide and a hybrid of the two. In 2004-05, the Foundation went site specific and until it changed to district wide four years later, it averaged $600,000 worth of fundraising. At that time, the district did make a bigger contribution to ESC teacher salaries and other sources could be tapped for salary monies, such as the school lunch program revenues. The 2008-09 year was a hybrid year in that the Foundation switched to the district-wide model as of April

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15 so schools were given a “last chance” to raise sitespecific funds, which resulted in an $1.4 million outpouring. The Foundation has been able to almost equal that amount in the 2009 through 2012 years. “The district-wide model has been extremely successful the last few years,” Isaacman said. The change to the district-wide model was a result of some legal questions that arose in similar sitespecific fundraising districts like those in Santa MonicaMalibu and Manhattan Beach. Wooden explained that there has been legal precedence set that there cannot be significant differences between funding allocation to the schools and if there is the district cannot accept donations. “We couldn’t accept donations if one school could fund 10 teachers and another only one, due to education code,” Wooden said. Neighboring Solana Beach School District does site-specific fundraising but the difference is the Solana Beach School District does not fund credentialed teachers in the classroom. The district is down to 33.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) ESC teachers. The Foundation funds 13 of ESC teachers and as a result of a prep-time formula in teachers’ contracts, the district funds 21 ESC teachers. One parent asked why the Foundation’s goal is to raise $2 million with an $800 per parent suggested donation when they have never come close to raising $2 million in the past. “The goal is to get our side up to [funding] 19 or 20 [teachers] for [a total of] 40 teachers and full programs at all eight schools,” Isaacman said. Halpern said that the schools are fortunate that thanks to parent giving they are able to have some ESC programming but no school has enough. The smaller schools have partial programs and the larger schools have too few teachers for the number of students they have, she said. “We can do better. Much better. We all know that many parents in this district can give more and many of them want to give more,” Halpern said. “We have to find a way to accept their money.” Halpern said that parents give most when they can see the impact of their donation, in action at their home school. She said she understands that parents shouldn’t mind if their dollars go to a school that

their children don’t attend as it is still a worthy cause, but she said people will give even more when they see the impact of their donation. “It is not a coincidence that giving to the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation has been flat at $1.3 million for three years and on track to reach a similar level this year,” Halpern said. Isaacman said he did not want the meeting to become a back and forth discussion so he did his best to limit debate. There were several parents in attendance interested in pursuing the hybrid model, others expressed opposition to site-specific fundraising and wanted to keep the current district-wide model. Isaacman used the time to address a few other rumors circulating that might be hurting fundraising efforts. He stressed that the money the Foundation gives to the district is restricted and cannot be used for anything other than ESC salaries. The ESC monies are then allocated to the eight schools proportional to their enrollment and each school’s principals makes the decision on where to put that money. For example, Ashley Falls School de-emphasized music and doubled-up on technology. One Del Mar Heights parent pointed out that parents were disappointed when they held their biggest fundraiser ever two years ago, grossing $86,000, and then still lost music the next year. She said they aren’t giving because they feel like they go above and beyond and still lose. Isaacman said the decision to lose music was a site decision. The Foundation does not make decisions on how the ESC monies are allocated. As an added incentive, an anonymous donor made an offer to the Foundation at last week’s meeting that they will donate matching funds up to $15,000 for any school site that makes its Foundation contribution level at or above the cost of the ESC staff for the current year. “I feel we have watched our programs diminish and be eliminated and it is time to get mad and say stop,” the donor’s offer letter read. “I challenge other parents in the district to join me and offer matching funds of your own to every school. Let’s return some of the programs lost for the sake of our children.”

NRC continued from page 1 Hazards Consideration” (NSHC) analysis as part of its request for a license amendment. Del Mar officials say such an analysis would effectively deny the public a meaningful public hearing and critical independent expert review. “This is unacceptable,” stated the council in its letter. “Public trust will not be restored by continued attempts to avoid such a hearing process, and this type of effort to convince the public

that minor technical license amendments are sufficient.” The letter also expressed concern that the NRC’s April 3 meeting with Edison to discuss the NSHC request was set to take place in Rockville, Maryland. “The appropriate place for such a meeting is in Southern California, where it would be accessible to those citizens whose lives will be most impacted by the matters discussed,” the letter stated. Officials from the NRC and the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, as well as Sen. Dianne Feinstein, were sent a copy of the letter.

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Ribbon Cutting at Love, Lolo A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held March 14 at Love, Lolo (located on Highway 101). Love, LoLo is a lifestyle boutique. They offer everything from yummy candles, lotions and potions, home decor, and entertaining items, such as trendy and traditional scarves and jewelry. You will find this charming boutique tucked in a hallway between the Barber Shop and Divine Salon and Spa.

Cash Mob at Bon Bon Home & Garden A Cash Mob was held at Bon Bon Home & Garden (located on Highway 101) on March 22, from 2-4 p.m. A Cash Mob is an event where a group of people come together and enter a store at a specific time and buy something. A Cash Mob is intended to increase sales for small business owners in the community and to also encourage citizens to shop locally.

SHUTTLE continued from page 1 SDUHSD Superintendent Ken Noah. “He’s been working on this for quite some time.” Noah said that for at least one year the district can earmark $45,000 in the budget for the shuttle service, especially because the district won’t have a board election this year. Noah said the district will likely have to revisit the issue in the

next year. The routes will have very early pick-up times but Schmitt said feedback from families has been that the 6:25 a.m. pick-up was preferred over no bus at all. The district’s decision is not a complete reversal and it may not be able to offer the shuttles in the future but, for right now, the district is able to provide this service.

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New retailers coming to Del Mar Highlands Town Center Del Mar Highlands Town Center recently announced that Tucci, a locally owned and operated unique women’s boutique, is opening its second location at the shopping center. Two other new tenants will also soon be added to the mix at Del Mar Highlands Town Center – College Nannies and Tutors, and, as reporter earlier in this newspaper, Snooze, a fun new breakfast/lunch eatery. These latest retailers will join the center’s wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options. “Del Mar Highlands Town Center is pleased to welcome these three new tenants this spring and summer,” said Elizabeth Schreiber, vice president and general manager of the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. “We are continuing to bring the best retailers to the Carmel Valley community and we are proud to host locally owned companies.” In addition to these new tenants, the shopping center will be adding new retail space by late summer, which will be located near Geppetto’s and FedExOffice. For more information about the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, located at the corner of Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real, please visit www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com.

Del Mar Plaza presents first 15th on 15th event On the 15th of each month, Del Mar Plaza will offer special restaurant tastes and retail and service promotions all with unbeatable ocean views. 15th on 15th is the first series of its kind for the shopping and dining destination, located on the corner of 15th Street and Camino Del Mar. The savings and happenings will change each month, so customers can expect something new each time. The Plaza invites guests to shop, dine, and drink it all in this Monday, April 15, for the first ever 15th on 15th event. “15th on 15th allows visitors to experience the best of Del Mar Plaza while creating a special gathering spot with an ocean view each month,” said Michael Hull, vice president of Management Services at Madison Marquette. This April, shoppers can save at men’s and women’s premium clothing stores, including Garys, Peaches en Regalia, Urban Girl Accessories, San Diego Surf Company, White House Black Market, and Ooh La La. Art aficionados can enjoy one-of-a-kind exhibitions at Erik Skoldberg Gallery and Del Mar Art Gallery Center. Beauty services will be discounted at Del Mar Nails and Spa, and HAIM Ltd. Salon. For deals and specials on dining and drinks, visit Il Fornaio, Del Mar Rendezvous, Pacifica, and Shimbashi Izakaya. For more information on 15th on 15th, please visit http://15thon15th.com. Del Mar Plaza is located at 1555 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar; www.delmarplaza.com.

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San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Del Mar’s Michael A. Kaplan, Esq. named appoints former County Chief of Resource as a ‘Top’ attorney in Personal Injury Law Michael A. Kaplan, Esq. has been selectManagement as new Executive Director ed as a “top” personal injury attorney in San

Trish Boaz recently joined the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy [SDRVC] as Executive Director. Boaz will be responsible for furthering relationships with the San Dieguito River Park, SDRVC members and the public, fundraising, fiscal management and program development to carry out the mission of the Conservancy. Boaz brings over 25 years in conservation management and environmental Trish Boaz knowledge to the Conservancy and has excellent relationships with many of the Conservancy’s partners. Most recently she served as Chief of the Resource Management Division of the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Boaz has led implementation of the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) and provided guidance for land stewardship, species and cultural resource monitoring and ongoing habitat management. Boaz coordinated the acquisition of over 7,100 acres of open space lands and managed the award-winning County Trails Program which resulted in the dedication and construction of vital trail linkages, including portions of the Coast to Crest Trail, a key project of the SDRVC. Previously, Boaz was an Environmental Resource Manager for San Diego County. She also served as a long-time Land Use and Environmental Policy Advisor to former Third District County Supervisor, Pam Slater-Price. For more information, visit www.sdrvc.org

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Diego County in San Diego Magazine’s annual March 2013 listing. Kaplan has offices in University City and Del Mar, and has been practicing law in San Diego for more than 30 years. Kaplan has also been an appointed arbitrator for the San Diego Superior Court, and has been on the San Diego County Bar Michael A. Association’s Attorney Client Relations and Kaplan, Esq. Volunteer Lawyers Committees. Kaplan is a graduate of Alfred University and Albany Law School. As a U.S. Army Captain in Vietnam, he was awarded two Bronze Stars for “meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces.” When he is not practicing law, Kaplan is an ardent tennis player and musician. Last year, he placed second in San Diego’s Senior Olympics in tennis, and throughout the years, he has been a drummer in five local bands.

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Burger Lounge, the San Diego born-and-raised fast-casual concept heralded for its 100 percent grass-fed beef burgers and vegetarian options, is beefing up North County with the opening of a new restaurant in Del Mar this April. Located in the newly revamped Flower Hill Promenade, the restaurant will be the company’s 10th locale throughout San Diego and Los Angeles, and will open with Burger Lounge’s recently refreshed menu in tow. Burger Lounge, which was founded in 2007 in La Jolla on the principles of always using fresh, 100 percent American single-source grass-fed beef, sourcing ingredients from sustainable environments, and using eco-conscious practices, will partner with the local San Diego chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for its opening festivities. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the worlds’ oceans, waves and beaches, a cause that is of particular importance to the surrounding seaside community of Del Mar. Burger Lounge’s Del Mar outpost is located at 2710 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA, 92014, and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday thru Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Burger Lounge is walk-in only and does not accept reservations. For more information, please visit www.burgerlounge.com or call (858) 720-1200. Follow them on Twitter at @Burger_Lounge and “like” them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ BurgerLounge.

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Del Mar Heights PTA Home Tour Fundraiser to be held May 4 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, as the Del Mar Heights PTA invites you to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living in Paradiseâ&#x20AC;? Home Tour and Sunset Cocktail Party. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Tour will feature six exquisite homes designed by prominent local architects Brian Church, Dean Meredith, Jennifer Boyln, Doug Austin and Ione Stiegler. Come take a peek inside these spectacular homes showcasing the various home styles this â&#x20AC;&#x153;paradiseâ&#x20AC;? has to offer. Additionally, local artist Betsy Schulz has invited participants to explore her tranquil backyard and art studio. Be prepared to be amazed! The Home Tour will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by the Sunset Cocktail Party at the Del Mar Plaza Ocean

A Brian Church home. View Terrace. Come join the Del Mar Heights PTA for an eventful day, followed by an evening of delicious food, festive drinks, music, and a silent auction. Del Mar Heights families and supporters love this town and school, so come and celebrate this special day. Prices are $35 for the home tour, $45 for the party, or $75 for both. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.delmarheightspta.com. All of the proceeds from these events will go directly to support and enhance the learning of the children in our community.

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Upcoming Solana Beach Ball to raise muchneeded funds for classes at district schools Every year, children in the Solana Beach School District face the possibility of elimination of their science, art, technology and physical education classes due to deficiencies in state funding. But with the help of the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning (SBFL) and support from the local community, the Foundation raises more than half a million dollars to pay for these programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; collectively referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wheel Dayâ&#x20AC;? by students. The largest fundraising event for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wheel Dayâ&#x20AC;? programs, the Solana Beach Ball, will be held this year on May 4 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. The Solana Beach Ball will host an expected 350 local parents. Aside from the dinner and dancing, parents will have the opportunity to bid on donations of local wares and services and art created by the 900 students in Skyline and Solana Vista elementary schools. The Solana Beach Ball directly supports every one of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strive to bring high-quality education to all students in the district,â&#x20AC;? said Patti Malmuth, executive director of the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aside from funding these classes, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s additions to the classrooms include mobile technologies, iPads, new computers, additional PE equipment and science lab materials.â&#x20AC;? The Wheel Day name

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Local son brings valor home from Afghanistan This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. BY JEANNE MCKINNEY March 25, 2013. On leave from a recent deployment in Afghanistan, Private First Class (PFC) Alexander Popescu sat across the table from me in his beautiful Rancho Santa Fe home and shared the stark reality of what it is to be an Army Infantryman. Mom Sandy (a Midwesterner with hankie in hand) and dad Val (of Romanian descent) were there and leaned on every word as Alex recounted the serious game he played against yours, mine and America’s worst enemies. Our hometown boy has lived in this area his entire life, growing up in a race car family with sisters Nicolette, April, and Andrea. After graduating from Torrey Pines High School, he was working, attending community college, living on his own and basically burning out. Alex states, “I needed a radical life change. I wasn’t doing terribly, but I wasn’t going anywhere so I need something that would kick start that. I figured the Army was as radical as it gets.” He enlisted in the Army

in 2011. Although most service members don’t set out to become heroes, the world’s finest warrior training and steel-clad brotherhood grows them. The seed was planted when Alex shipped out to Ft. Riley, Kansas, on Mother’s Day 2011. He left behind comforts and conveniences, like soft beds and toilets, to live in a tiny foreign outpost with no running water, sleep on a mat in a retrofitted shipping container, race up mountains with a 90 lb. pack, and watch 24/7 for mortar attacks and whizzing bullets. Alex did this and more for millions of Americans enjoying the “good life.” For PFC Popescu, “This is the greatest country in the world. It’s my country and I will do everything that I can to protect it.” At Ft. Riley, PFC Popescu scored high, trained hard and didn’t want to be stuck behind a desk. “I wanted to be in the fight, not just helping from the sidelines.” He was put on a gun team as Assistant Gunner (AG) to the Gunner, packing a 240L machine gun. Popescu was in control of the three-man team which included an Ammo Bearer. Their mission was to interdict the flow of weapons, munitions and personnel from Pakistan to Af-

ghanistan. In May 2012, Popescu was part of what he calls a band of misfits deployed to the mountains in Combat Outpost (COP) Zerok, Afghanistan. “We were 3rd platoon (about 40 soldiers). You get the new guys – the rejects and all the bad equipment. We were called the ‘Bastards’ because we were the bastardized platoon.” Under some outstanding senior leadership, they trained harder than most. “We kept our noses clean, we weren’t in trouble. We never shirked duty or complained. They would give us all the important missions.” Could be escorting a convoy, training Afghan counterparts, but mostly the “Bastards” were looking for Taliban. “We’d get Intelligence that certain things were about to happen. We’d meet with the village elders and they’d tell us things or not. We set up observation posts (OPs) on mountains, leaving at dark and climbing all night. There were times when the soldiers were on their hands and knees dragging their packs, avoiding

trails because of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). “Being at high altitude was terrible,” Popescu remembers, “At first our lungs just couldn’t do it…The next day, we’d spend a whole day watching and searching for whatever Intel wanted.” The “best” firefight happened in Naka near OP Yankees [mountain], where Taliban are prevalent. While on a rooftop observing part of the village, sniper rifle shots started hitting the wall directly behind Popescu and his Gunner. “We ran off the roof and they lit us up pretty good.” They laid low while the G u n n e r shoulderfired over 900 rounds from a 240L machine gun at any possible movement. “My job was to help him spot targets, load rounds and change the barrels. I got some shots off, too.” The experience was best because, oddly, Popescu never felt like his life was on the line. Mom Sandy chimes in, “You forgot chatter on the radio said the sniper had locked on you.” Alex reminds that as soon as these things happen, they call in everything.

“There’s no sweeter sound than Kiowa or Apache helos and F-18 jets flying over. You know if you see them coming, the enemy sees them too and they’re terrified.” Unfortunate events that occurred during guard duty week led to the “worst” firefight. “We took a mortar round at COP Zerok. Staff Sergeant Matthew Stiltz was hit with shrapnel and, sadly, later died. Two days after, outside the chow hall, Popescu’s Platoon Sergeant was knocked to the ground by the shock wave of a nearby mortar round. He spent a month recuperating and ended up with a stutter. “We were all very angry,”Alex said. “We wanted to go out and find these guys and bring them to justice” Chaos exploded on OP Twins, a former American patrol site. “Our mission was to sneak up at night and catch the enemy coming to shoot mortars at us. After we got set in, the enemy detonated an IED and Sergeant Channing Bo Hicks and Sergeant Joseph Richardson were, unfortunately, in the kill radius. When Intel reported the insurgents had IEDs all over the mountain and were going to blow them all up, leadership pulled the platoon several hundred meters back with

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no time to recover their buddies. “The enemy started walking in their mortars at us,” Popescu recounts, “My gunner and I thought ‘dude, this is it’. Luckily my gunner spotted the launch site and we started unloading on them. Our own mortar teams and air support lit up the mountain. It was the most amazing array of air support I’d ever seen.” When everything had calmed, the Commanding Officer asked for volunteers

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Carmel Valley author conquers news, novels and nature BY ROB LEDONNE Author Janice Coy was reaching limits she never knew she had during a strenuous hike up Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro a few years ago. “It was so different from what I had imagined,” Coy explained from her Carmel Valley home. “I’m an active person, but it was still the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. You don’t know where your limit is until you reach it, and I did.” Coy learned a variety of lessons during that fateful trip, and the entire experience is the inspiration for her second book, “A Table on Kilimanjaro,” which was released this past Valentine’s Day to rave reviews, and has already landed a coveted spot as one of the top 400 in the general fiction category of the 2013 Amazon. com “Breakthrough Novel Award Contest.” The book focuses on success, something Coy has enjoyed throughout her career as a writer — but it wasn’t always easy. Starting out as a daily newspaper reporter, first for a now-defunct publication in Colorado, and then for this newspaper group’s family of papers, Coy enjoyed the perks of the job. “I basically fell into newspaper reporting, and loved everything about it, from the deadlines to the variety; every day is different, and it was a lot of fun,” she explains. “At first, I

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thereafter, and 17,000 downloads and a plethora of rave reviews later, she couldn’t be happier. “Among authors, going the self-published route is becoming a very viable option in today’s industry,” Coy said. “The path is so much easier, and it’s more rewarding in the long run.” “A Table on Kilimanjaro,” was also self published and the lessons in its story, which focus on a father’s and daughter’s hike up the mighty mountain, also echo through Coy’s life: “In the book, the mountain is almost like another character, and the theme of everything is the nature of success. Why do people climb mountains, how important is it to make it to the top, and how do you determine what success is?” For Coy, her own lesson is simple: “You can’t let other people determine for you what success is.” Coy has also been chosen twice for publication in the anthologies A Year in Ink Volumes 4 and 5, by San Diego Writers, Ink, a nonprofit literary organization. In addition, she has received honorable mentions in the national Writer’s Digest Competition, most recently for her inspirational piece “On the Frigid Slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.” More information about Coy can be found on her website: www.janicecoy.com

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From Our House to Carol’s and Rachel’s BY EMILY FIGUEIREDO, PUBLICITY CHAIR In the months of March and April, the Del Mar Rotary Club is focusing on supporting two houses for women’s services: Carol’s House and Rachel’s House. These organizations open their doors to women and children that have experienced domestic violence, abuse and very unfortunate life circumstances. As they say, “Home is where the heart is” no matter what that home looks like, and the Del Mar Rotary Club is sending their heart and support to these women. On March 23, the club sponsored a VIP table at the Community Resource Center’s 18th Annual English Tea to support countless social services in our community and support the women and children of Carol’s House. Del Mar Rotarian and Membership Chair, Betsy Jones said, “It was a great, lovely event that raised a lot of money for the important work of the CRC.” On April 3, the Del Mar Rotary Club supported another San Diego house for women: Rachel’s House. Volunteers delivered a complete, homemade dinner and donating gently used tennis shoes to the 36 homeless women at Rachel’s House in downtown San Diego. These women have escaped very difficult situations, such as domestic violence and sexual abuse, some traveling from as far as across country with only the clothes on their backs. The

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Expert in creationism-evolution controversy addresses science education at UCSD BY CLAIRE HARLIN Science and religion are at a crossroads in our society, and when it comes to education, we’re not doing a good enough job at separating the two. This was one of several key points shared at an April 2 guest lecture by renowned anthropologist Eugenie Scott, who leads the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) and is known internationally for her expertise on the evolutioncreation controversy. Locals filled the Scripps Seaside Forum at UC San Diego for the event, part of the Richard H. and Glenda G. Rosenblatt Lectureship in Evolutionary Biology, eagerly swarming Scott after the presentation as she obligingly offered additional discussion. How should we define religion? How can we teach sciEugenie Scott ence in a way that will not cause children to reject faith? How can one gain purpose and meaning through secular belief? This only scratches the surface of the hard questions Scott addressed at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and that she also seeks to answer through her work at NCSE — a 4,500-member organization of scientists, teachers, clergy and citizens whose mission is to educate the public and the press on the scientific aspects of the controversies that result from the collision of science and religion. “Neither atheism nor religion own science,” she said. And NCSE doesn’t just focus on evolutionary science — it recently added a department focused on climate change, an area of education that she said is gaining more and more push-back in school communities. While the two controversies —evolutionary science and climate change — are unique in themselves, Scott said the parallels between the two controversies are interestingly similar. “They are both well-supported scientific views that nobody is arguing in the scientific world, however, for the general public, this is reversed,” she said. In both, there is a clear hesitation to “be fair and teach both,” she said, however, while the backlash against evolution education is largely from religious groups, the contention surrounding global warming is rooted in political and economic ideologies — whether that be libertarian, free market fundamentalism that advocates unregulated use of the Earth’s resources, or political conservatism that seeks to expose an alleged “liberal plot to take away individual rights,” she said. But the bottom line, she said, is that “we aren’t doing good enough,” when it comes to science education, and that’s not all the fault of the public school systems. “The ball is being dropped at the university level,” Scott said. “If high school teachers don’t understand evolution well enough to teach it, then that is the fault of higher education … It’s not sufficient to beat up on a high school teacher.” Scott explained the difference between the core ideas of science — which are so tested and understood that they are not in contention — and those that are on the “frontier” or “fringe.”

Frontier ideas may eventually turn into core concepts, but may also have qualities of being ever-changing and not widely accepted. Fringe ideas are even more highly speculated and often associated with pseudoscience, and an understanding of these separate concepts is crucial, Scott argued. “People need to understand the difference,” she said, adding that the common ancestry of humans is held as a core idea of science. “Frontier ideas change and that leads people to think science is unreliable.” Scott has been both a researcher and an activist in the creationism-evolution controversy for more than 25 years. She is the author of “Evolution vs. Creationism” and co-editor, with Glenn Branch, of “Not in Our Classrooms: Why Intelligent Design Is Wrong for Our Schools.” She has also represented NCSE on numerous TV programs and documentaries that have appeared on networks such as NOVA and Showtime. Four years ago, Scientific American named Scott “one of 10 outstanding leaders involved in research, business, or policy pursuits that have advanced science and technology.” The lecture was established with a generous contribution from the Rosenblatts. Richard Rosenblatt is a renowned ichthyologist and serves as curator emeritus of the Marine Vertebrates Collection, part of the Scripps Oceanographic Collections, the largest and most complete university-based oceanographic collection in the world. The Rosenblatt Lecture has been awarded annually since 2005 and each recipient receives a $3,000 cash award. For more information about NCSE, visit www.NCSE.com

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. 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. The college fair will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This event will provide a great opportunity for students and parents to visit with multiple college admission representatives. Admission is free for all SDUHSD families. For more information, visit www. sduhsdcollegefair.blogspot. com.

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CCA students shine at Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Ten students take first place, and four win Sweepstakes BY DIANE Y. WELCH Several Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) students recently proved their science and engineering prowess at the 59th Annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF) held at Balboa Park. Thirteen CCA students competed against more than 700 students from San Diego and Imperial County schools. In the Senior Division, CCA participants were highly successful with 10 students placing first – qualifying for the California State Fair this month – and three students placing third in their respective categories. Of all the competitors at the fair only four were selected as Sweepstakes winners who will participate in Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair in Arizona this May. Two of the winners were from CCA: Yousuf Soliman for his computer science project “MedVision– Developing New Al and

The winners Below is the list of CCA students, in alphabetical order, with their respective placement and professional society awards: • Nikita Akkala, First • Eric Chen, First San Diego Zoo Global Senior INTEL ISEF Trip Sweepstakes Kaiser Permanente Biophysical Society • Sara D’Souza, First Senior INTEL ISEF Trip Sweepstakes, runner-up Harry Barnet Memorial Awards San Diego County Water Authority Journal of Youths in Science (JOURNYS)

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Education Matters/Opinion Because hate feels so good BY MARSHA SUTTON Hearing the w o r d s , “Hate feels so good,” is shocking in itself. Marsha Sutton B u t hearing those words uttered by a former neo-nazi skinhead turned equality and human rights advocate is a stunner. To understand how a white supremacist is created, and how a racist bigot can find his humanity, check out Frank Meeink and his book “Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead.” Meeink didn’t just reject his past but overcame it to become a spokesperson for compassion and acceptance, whose only intolerance now is for those who embrace violence, hate, and artificial race, religion and class distinctions. The featured speaker at an Anti-Defamation League presentation on March 13, Meeink was in San Diego as part of the ADL’s centennial celebration of its founding in 1913.

Meeink told his compelling story with honesty and sincerity, a little sadness and regret, spiced with raw humor and earthy eloquence. It’s a journey through a landscape of hateful extremist behavior and ideology, to a place of peace and forgiveness. Born in south Philadelphia and raised Irish-Catholic, Meeink was abused as a child, but not just physically. He suffered most from neglect and disinterest. With a family life shattered by divorce, drugs, alcohol, hunger, poverty, and violent relationships, there was complete indifference to his well-being. Fear was a major part of his life. He said he feared everything – his home, school, neighborhood, parents, loneliness. “I was a broken individual,” he said. Introduced to the skinhead white supremacist movement when he was 13, Meeink found the acceptance he longed for. At last people were interested in him. With gang life, he said, “I had a purpose.”

Instead of living his life in fear, he was able to instill fear in others. It felt good to make others feel afraid, he said. He dove into the movement with enthusiasm and loyalty to the first group of people to embrace him fully. Meeink shaved his head and tattooed himself with extremist symbols and slogans – including a swastika on his neck and the letters “skin head” on his eight knuckles. “I was a jerk – an egomaniac with no self-esteem,” he said. For five years, Meeink was an active member of his gang, a recognized leader who engaged in horrendous acts of violence – over 300, he told Katie Couric in a televised interview several years ago. The usual minority groups were targeted, he said, but white people were attacked as well. “Anyone who wasn’t a part of our movement was a potential victim,” he told Couric. At the San Diego ADL event, speaking to a full auditorium of hundreds, Meeink said hate was the fuel that ignited so much violence. But when gangs got too large, members began inter-hating and would beat

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up other members. “When you’re in the gutter, you look down on others worse [off],” he said. Prison time In Illinois, Meeink had his own cable access television show called “The Reich” which he used to recruit new gang members. Eventually, at age 17, he was arrested for kidnapping and assault, and was convicted and sent to prison where he befriended African-American and Hispanic inmates, mostly bonding through sports. These were people he formerly hated. In 1995, when Meeink was 20, two national events took center stage: the Oklahoma City bombing and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. As the father of a baby girl born before he was sent to prison, Meeink was profoundly affected by the images of so many dead children and babies carried out of the decimated Oklahoma City Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. And the Simpson trial, with its focus on DNA, caused him to question the Master Race claims that people of Aryan descent are inherently superior. “DNA says that’s all bullshit,” he said. Meeink said he was

“the smartest racist in prison” who “looked up to criminals, thugs and racists all my life.” But scientists, he said, were destroying his world, by demonstrating that all races are essentially the same. When he was released from prison, he “still walked and talked like a thug,” he said, and considered himself “still an Aryan” – although he began to consider the possibility, given his prison friendships, that skin color and race are irrelevant. Nevertheless, he came out of prison saying, “I’m still gonna hate the Jews.” It’s human nature, he said. “We hate what we don’t understand.” He returned to Philly a hero and was idolized by other skinheads, but doubts began to form. Plus, he needed to find work. “When you have a swastika on your neck, these are not good people skills,” he said to uncomfortable laughter. Parents would pull their children away from him, and prospective employers rejected him. Finally, a Jewish small business owner hired him, even with the neck swastika in full view. When his first payday came, Meeink was certain his Jewish boss would cheat

him. Ingrained prejudice dies hard. But his boss gave Meeink the $300 owed – and another $100 bonus, saying Meeink was a good worker and deserved extra. Meeink was favored by his boss who taught him a little about business, mentored him, paid him well, believed in him – and most importantly, told him he wasn’t dumb. Jews, it would seem, are people too, he discovered, as he grew to respect this man who gave him a job, a future and a new way of seeing the world. As they say, if hate can be learned, it can be unlearned. A century of fighting hate Eventually, Meeink connected with the ADL, an organization he hated when he was a skinhead. But the ADL shows empathy even to racists and bigots, he said. “Now I trust and believe in the good that they do.” The ADL’s 100 years of fighting hate began in 1913 with the horrific lynching in Georgia of Jewish business owner Leo Frank, falsely accused of murder in a trial that drew national attention to the scourge of anti-Semi-

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Re: City engineers report on One Paseo’s impact on traffic in Carmel Valley draws mixed response. The City traffic engineers went on the record March 28 about One Paseo. They stated that with improvements and proposed mitigations the developer has sufficiently addressed the traffic and transportation issues that would result from One Paseo. By its nature mixed use helps reduce the dependency on the car. It creates a synergy between retail, office and residential allowing us the opportunity for extended visits, rather than driving from one place to another. This is a no brainer! The mixed-use design of One Paseo is the best way to go and will give us a plethora of benefits. Elissa Krasenbaum, Carmel Valley

MAYOR’S VIEW A healthy d o w n town business area attracts people, a n d makes Del TERRY Mar a SINNOTT more de- Del Mar Mayor sirable place to live and work. Business prosperity results in an increase in property values, which benefits our residents. It also helps the City pay for the basic services we expect as residents of Del Mar. But our downtown businesses are not prospering. Approximately 45 percent of the Plaza is vacant. The Flavor restaurant has closed. Our sales tax revenues, which indicate the amount of business being conducted in the City, have not been increasing, and are flat over the last 10 years.

One Paseo will bring many benefits to community

The amount of competition from surrounding shopping areas has increased dramatically, with the renovation of the Del Mar Highlands and Flower Hill malls. Our restaurants have not expanded or invested in new facilities. Feedback from some business owners is that the City’s permitting and regulation processes contribute to the perception that Del Mar is not a good location to operate a business or restaurant. Yet, our City Council has taken steps in the past to encourage downtown revitalization. We have supported the Del Mar Village Association and the efforts to follow the Main Street improvement model. We have initiated the Tourism Business Improvement District that promotes our local hotels. The City has permitted outdoor dining or sidewalk dining, which has helped improve restaurant business. We have proposed the Village Specific Plan, which would have altered downtown development standards to encourage investment and improvements in the downtown. However, the Village Specific Plan was not approved by the voters. Although these efforts have been made to stimulate economic health in the downtown, it remains difficult to open a business in Del Mar and survive. That is due largely to economics. But how we implement our regulations also plays a role. And the perception is that Del Mar does not support downtown businesses. Terry Sinnott Mayor

One Paseo: Substitute the word ‘magic’ for ‘mitigate’ In the article, “City engineers report on One Paseo’s impact on traffic draws mixed response,” the word “mitigate” or variations thereof, e.g., “mitigation,” “mitigating,” is used 17 times. In view of the issue involved, i.e., the creation of a mini-city, might I suggest substitution of the word “magic?” We would then read, for example: “He said it would be more or less similar to what people experience today because magic will get it back to an acceptable level of service,” and, “Harvey argued that their magic will change the roadways, as the community plan intended for Carmel Valley’s roads to have well-landscaped medians and to be ‘natural and serene to drive.’” I mean, bottomline, that’s what they’re asking us to swallow, right? Walter Carlin Del Mar

At least five remnants of historic structures along the beaches of Del Mar Re: Del Mar to preserve historic bath- foot of the bluffs and visible every few winters house pilings seldom seen by the community; April 4, 2013 There are at least five remnants of historic structures along the beaches of Del Mar. The most prominent of these is the ship-shaped natatorium at the foot of 10th Street. Built in 1885 by Jacob Shell Taylor as part of his Casa Del Mar resort, it was to protect the swimming guests from the dreaded sting ray. Parts of this remnant are visible almost year round. The subject bathhouse, also built by Taylor in 1885, was a 3-story structure with the lower two floors being changing rooms for swimmers braving the dreaded sting rays, while the top floor was a dance pavilion. There was a road carved into the bluff from the end of 11th Street going north and down behind the bathhouse to allow horse and wagon access to the beach (the tracks were not on the bluffs then). These remnants are near the

after severe northwest storms. Farther north there are the remnants of two cabanas built on the sand in front of what is now Powerhouse Park. Their origin and life is a mystery as they do not appear in any of our old photos dating back to the late 1880s. I have seen these only twice in the 30-some years I have been walking our beach. The most mysterious and elusive remnant is just north of Anderson Canyon and below the Staver property in what is now Torrey Pines State Beach, again at the foot of the bluffs. It is only slightly smaller in area than the bathhouse. The only time I have seen this remnant was in February 2012. If you have any questions, additions or corrections, please contact us at info@delmarhistoricalsociety.org. Larry Brooks Del Mar Historical Society

We need to avoid mistakes made in the past It’s happening again. Back in 1975 when North City West was developed (remember North City West?), a Community Plan was developed. That plan is still available today, relabeled for Carmel Valley. It is superseded by Precise Plans for the different neighborhoods within Carmel Valley. The original plan is beautiful, beyond what any environmentalist could hope for today. It describes a town center to serve the entire community, as well as neighboring Del Mar Heights. (So far so good; Ralphs Shopping Center, or Del Mar Highlands Town Center, right?) Additionally the plan shows four small neighborhood centers for local neighborhood shopping. (They didn’t happen.) And, best of all, the plan called for a transportation system! Collector streets were to serve the various neighborhoods, with separate systems for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. On these streets would be an intra-community bus system connecting with the transit systems operating on major streets and on the freeways beyond. This was all in recognition that community development previously (this is 1975, remember) had resulted in almost total reliance on the automobile and, guess what, congestion! Well this idealistic plan was not implemented except for the shopping center we all know and love, even though we can find no parking there. Now Kilroy Development Corporation wants to provide us with a pedestrian-oriented, walkable community in the heart of Carmel Valley. To do so, they are required to change the Community and Precise Plans again because the existing plans calls for offices only on their site. Kilroy has it all worked out: the additional traffic allowing us all to visit One Paseo, this island of walkability among high-end shops, would be taken care of by “traffic impact mitigations.” These mitigations consist of such things as extra turn lanes and traffic lights on Del Mar Heights Road – the price we must pay to avoid more gridlock. Of course the community at large, Carmel Valley, will not become more pedestrian or bicycle oriented; rather the reverse. The traffic nightmare that is Del Mar Heights Road already will not worsen, say the engineers — traffic will flow, they say. But they don’t deny there will be more traffic and they make no provisions for pedestrians or cyclists and they sacrifice trees and medians. The engineers make their claims based on formulae and assumptions that none of us could hope to fathom. Intuitively we can’t help thinking that the flow of traffic will get worse, and will spread into Del Mar Heights, the City of Del Mar, and even Solana Beach as drivers try to avoid the gridlock. Have we not learned that catering to automobile traffic just encourages more automobile travel? Can we keep the remnants of a good plan and avoid mistakes made in the past? Diana Scheffler Torrey Pines Community resident LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, e-mail address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits. E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@rsfreview.com. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

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Questions not answered at meeting on One Paseo traffic impacts The plain fact, obvious to anyone who had to suffer through the traffic presentation [at the March Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meeting] is that these two shills for Kilroy, I mean city traffic engineers, couldn’t or wouldn’t answer simple questions put to them by the board without going into long, rambling repetitive non-responses. These folks seemed deliberately trying to not answer questions. Most needed only simple responses. I believe they were provided the questions prior to the presentation. Yet, it took what seemed hours to get through a few questions and most times these folks didn’t even answer the questions asked. For instance, how is it that trips along Del Mar Heights Road would only be affected by less than one minute when two more lights are installed and 24,000 more trips by auto are on the road each day? Each light alone will stop you about two minutes. Insert half-hour long rambling non-answer. Rephrase question Insert another half-hour long rambling non-answer. Rephrase question Insert another half-hour long rambling non-answer. Give up. Even worse, it isn’t clear if these two folks did any independent research to come to any of their conclusions. Anyone who believes, for instance, like these two contended, that some folks are currently turning south from San Dieguito Rd. onto El Camino Real to get to Del Mar Heights Rd. in order to get on Interstate 5 north, instead of just taking Via De La Valle, to avoid traffic, but don’t think some folks might turn north onto High Bluff Rd. to avoid Del Mar Heights Rd. traffic seem to be not qualified to give opinions. William Fijolek

How could I have missed that? Upon learning that the developer of One Paseo had made an unsolicited offer to the owner of the Del Mar Highlands Town Center to build a $5 million parking garage for free!... If… the Town Center would relinquish its existing entitlement to build an additional 150,000 square feet of community retail stores. I thought: “Who in his right mind would think Del Mar Highlands Town Center would accept such a preposterous offer?” The value created by building out the 150,000 square feet is at least 10 times greater than the cost of the parking garage. What was Kilroy up to? Perhaps it was just a continuation of Kilroy’s long-standing disinformation campaign to divert attention from the negative impacts the proposed development would inflict on the community. Perhaps there was hope that One Paseo’s chances for a 3-times increase in entitlement would be greatly enhanced by masking the unmitigated traffic impacts of its own proposed development by removing 150,000 square feet of community retail entitlement from the approved Community Plan. Maybe the community’s frustration with the Town Center parking, which is greater than required by City code, would make the community welcome the proposed One Paseo project — and be blinded to how One Paseo will function with a parking ratio less than half that of the Town Center, but with a building density 7 times greater. Or could it be that One Paseo paid a whopping $88 million for the site near the peak of the real estate market and has reported investing an additional $44 million since then, including a lobbying and PR campaign furthering their case for additional entitlement. Getting a 3-times greater entitlement would lower average land costs by two-thirds, and increase profit potential by well over $100 million. I had all these visions of developer greed at the expense of the community, but fortunately I was set straight by the developer’s quote in last week’s Carmel Valley News/Del Mar Times/Solana Beach Sun: “Kilroy would get nothing out of the garage except provide a huge community benefit by improving the Highlands’ parking situation…[and, by getting the Town Center to reduce its legal entitlement]… would save Carmel Valley from having even more cars on its roads.” What a magnanimous gesture! How could I have missed that? But then, maybe I was thinking how much easier it would have been if Kilroy had not tried to make an entitlement grab that would cause unmitigated significant impacts on the community’s traffic, scale and community character. Bob Fuchs

City should consider providing public parking lots It has been stated that Del Mar has been unfair by illegally allowing some redevelopment of commercial properties to restaurant/bar use and not allowing it to others. That is true. 1201 Camino Del Mar was legally developed for office use, and provided the required off-street parking. Today, the owner of that property wants to convert a portion of that property from office to restaurant/bar uses, which logically require a lot more parking spaces. But, there is no financially feasible way to provide that additional parking. So, should Del Mar continue the habit of illegal redevelopment of properties, or change the parking ordinance to require fewer off-street parking spaces – both further exacerbating the overall parking problem? The residential property owners over the back fence, or alley, say “No!” What say you? Maybe the City should talk about providing public parking lots, like they do parks! It is in their best interest also. Ralph Peck, Del Mar

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CONCUSSION continued from page 3 tional legislation that would mandate state certification of all athletic trainers, particularly those working with school-age children. While California is one of only a few states in the country without this requirement, there are legislative efforts underway to make it a state law, she said. Education requires repetition noted Joseph Ciacci, MD, a neurosurgeon at UCSD Medical Center who believes the AAN guidelines reinforce safety measures already adopted and serve to further inform people involved in youth sports. “What we specifically try to do at UCSD is to educate people who are at these games on how to screen (for concussions) because there is just not going to be a doctor at every single game,” said Ciacci. Historically, many athletes continued to play through concussion injuries and “that’s where things get more worrisome,” Ciacci said. Repetitive concussions can cause accumulative damage to the brain that can lead to long-term consequences such as constant headaches and inattention. “One concussion is probably not going to change your life but repetitive concussions most likely will,” Ciacci said. The guidelines’ authors noted that athletes of high school age and younger with a concussion should be managed more conservatively when considering whether to allow them back in the game. They typically take longer to recover than college athletes. When educating students about concussions, Scherr makes a point to thoroughly explain the reasons for the district’s step by step procedure required before they can return to the sport. She also tells students to remember how badly they felt at the time of their injury. “I tell them, do you want to feel that way for the rest of your life?” Diagnosing a concussion can be tricky because it’s a clinical finding based more on observation than a specific test, points out Ciacci. “There aren’t hard findings. It’s not like a blood test or even a brain scan. It’s a clinical diagnosis and some of the things, especially in teenagers, are hard to sort through,” he said. “If you have any doubt about the behavior of a child. If they complain of headaches, dizziness, their

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eating habits change; anything like that. You know they’ve been in a position where they could have had a significant head bump, you just get them checked out.” Ciacci advises that any child who has been sidelined because of a suspected concussion be evaluated by a neurosurgeon. While schools do a good job at trying to protect kids from serious injury, it is parents who know their children best, he said. Football and other sports offer many valuable life lessons and deciding whether to let your child play is a philosophical decision, Ciacci said. “I don’t want to discourage parents from allowing their child to play that sport,” Ciacci said. “I think it’s more important that they be educated in how to watch out for what happens if (their child) should be injured and know where to go for individual guidance. The San Dieguito Union High School District concussion policy is online as part of its athletics parent/player handbook. Here is the direct link with concussion information on pages 19-24: http://tp.sduhsd.net/documents/athletics/Handbook_Player_Parent_2011.pdf

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to recover the bodies of Hicks and Richardson. Popescu stepped up. “I didn’t want their squad mates to see them like that. My squad leader was best friends with one of them and was going and I didn’t want him to do it alone.” That effort earned Alex an Army Commendation Medal for “Exceptional valorous service as a rifleman. PFC Popescu exposed himself to immediate improvised explosive devices to recover and medevac his two fallen heroes.” “It was a rough day,” summarizes Popescu, “there’s nothing that can prepare you for that.”

Popescu and his team did what no others could do before them. They climbed eight different mountains first and best. “We were such a cohesive group — so in sync with one another. We didn’t need arm signals because we knew just by looking at each other what to do and when to do it without being told.” PFC Alexander Popescu wears his heart on his forearm, tattooed with the names Stiltz, Hicks and Richardson along with the logo of 3rd platoon “Bastards” — the misfits who nailed the enemy with valor.

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Mustangs Rugby: Battered, bruised, but undefeated

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BY TIM PICKWELL The San Diego Mustangs Rugby Club U18 players packed on the ice, adjusted their slings and bandages, and heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday, April 6, at about 11:30 a.m. as they limped off of Dusty Rhodes Field in Ocean Beach. They had just completed two brutal matches in less than 24 hours. And, although battered, they were 2-0 for the weekend, and 6-0 for the season. Things started Friday afternoon at UC San Diego, as Northern California athletic powerhouse Concord De La Salle High School came to town. De La Salle is playing the toughest high school rugby schedule in America. Before the April 5 match against the Mustangs, the Spartans had lost only to Cathedral Catholic (#25 in Rugby Mag’s HS Boys Rankings) and Dixon (#5) — by a combined total of 5 points. On Tuesday, April 2, De La Salle upset No. 1 ranked Xavier Prep (NY), 29-17, in a match played in the East Bay. Fresh off that victory, the Spartans went barnstorming to San Diego to face the 19th ranked, undefeated Mustangs U19 Club, which trains and plays in Carmel Valley. De La Salle had the size up-front, and the Mustang starting ranks were thinned a bit by local school Spring Breaks. Two minutes into the match, De La Salle punted deep to Mustang #10 Alec Mills, who pitched wide to Inside Center Chase Pickwell, who did a quick flip to HS All-American Billy Maggs (#13). 40 meters later, Maggs was in and San Diego was up. The Mills kick was good. De La Salle then pinned the Mustangs against their own try line and attempted to score. For the next 8 minutes the two squads waged as desperate a battle as you’ll see on the pitch, with the lighter San Diego defenders like Grant McGahey (#1) and Dean Karam (#4) ganging up to turn aside every Spartan effort. Pickwell finally killed the attempt with a body check tackle that loosened some teeth and turned the ball over to the Mustangs. The Mustangs then proceeded to feed the ball to their superior backline, and used speed and ball handling skills to run the score

Mustang AJ Talman was named a “Man of the Match” by opponent De La Salle for his strong performance in San Diego’s 43-12 victory. to 31-0, before De La Salle managed two scores to make the final 43-12. The Mustangs were feeling the effects of the De La Salle game as they gathered less than 14 hours later at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach to face the San Diego Young Aztecs. Several Mustangs had left for Spring Break, and others (Billy Maggs) rested injuries from the night before. When the Aztec match started, the Mustangs started dropping like flies with three starters (Bernardo Olivas, Grant McGahey, and Chase Pickwell) leaving with ankle, leg or shoulder injuries, although Pickwell shifted from center to wing and played with one arm until late in the second half due to the lack of subs. Mustang Mac Entwistle led the team with one try in the first half, and the team relied on a patient tactical game as kicker Alec Mills had three penalty kicks in the first half. 160, Mustangs. As the second half started, Entwistle chased down a kick for a try, and fullback Jake Goena scored another try to run the score to 28-0. A 40-minute injury time-out for an Aztec player caused the Mustangs to get cold, however, and more subs came in to replace dinged-up starters. The Aztecs took advantage and scored 17 points before the Mustangs shut them down to end the game, 28-17. The Mustang coaches were not entirely pleased with either the team effort or composure late in the game. But, they considered it an important test for Elkhart, Indiana, where the Mustangs are headed in mid-May to compete for the National Championship. “We’re going to have to play three games in three days,” assistant Coach Dan Dorsey told the team. “Who you are as men, who you are as players, will determine how you behave, and how you comport yourself. We will have to learn to play tired, with injuries, out of position, and not at full strength.”

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Manchester BU14 Academy Elite Team wins Arsenal Spring Classic Manchester BU14 warmed up for National Cup with a winning performance in the recent Arsenal Spring Classic Tournament. The team played 4 games and won them all. The Manchester boys played some fantastic soccer on the way to lifting the trophy. The boys cruised through the bracket with three emphatic wins against Albion, Arsenal and NFFC. They went on to beat FC Heat in the Final 3-2. The BU14 team is pictured here with Coach Billy Garton.

Family pride at 2013 Crew Classic Regatta The 2013 Crew Classic Regatta was recently held on Mission Bay. (Above) Donna Jones, a longtime resident of Pacific Beach, joyfully poses with her grandson Brad Buser (to the left behind her with his hand on her shoulder) of Solana Beach and his Oregon State Varsity Men’s crew team.

Local kids play Flag Football in Solana Beach and sell baked goods to support schools The Sol Bowl Charity Flag Football Tournament will be played on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Colonia Park, Solana Beach (715 Valley Avenue), to benefit the Skyline Global Education Program and the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning. The Sol Bowl is open to children of all abilities ages 5-17. Children will be placed in age-appropriate groups for the tournament. Suggested donation is $10 per participant. Parents and children

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EDUCATION continued from page 16 tism in the United States at the time. Originally founded to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, the ADL has become a pre-eminent force for social justice and fair treatment for all people, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. The ADL also helps law enforcement by providing counterterrorism training and sharing vital statistics that track trends on emerging and existing hate groups. The theme for the ADL’s centennial year is: “Imagine a World without Hate.” And this is the message Frank Meeink now spreads. Today, Meeink is 37, married with children and grateful for his second chance at life. He is a speaker and author who frequently travels throughout the country to talk to high school teens, the media and other groups about his transformative journey into the seductive safety of hate groups and his escape from the confines of distorted extremist ideologies. [See his Website – www.frankmeeink. com.] Once a well-respected leader of skinheads who now gets death threats, Meeink is founder of “Harmony Through Hockey” for teens

and a board member of “Life After Hate,” a group of former white supremacists and neo-nazis who “work with others to help the next guys be free of hate.” “We are there when those guys see it’s not panning out,” he said. When asked how he can convince skinheads to take a different path, Meeink said you don’t go into a bar at happy hour and try to recruit for Alcoholics Anonymous. So they don’t crash skinhead meetings and try to convert members. “But we are there for them when they are ready,” he said. The group helps the disaffected understand that nothing good is ever forecast when “the Master Race” is supposed to take over. Bad stuff always follows, he said, when you hear a sentence that starts with this: “When the Master Race takes over …” Meeink confirmed that neo-nazi and white supremacist gangs continue to thrive, with the Internet making it easy to reach out to lost souls. California is the largest center of hate in the country, and southern California is home to the greatest number of white supremacist and racist gangs in the state, he said. One planet He answered one question from the audience without missing a beat: What’s the one thing above all else that would have kept you from becoming a skinhead?

“Good parenting,” he replied. “Hands down.” When he was growing up, if someone had just said to him, “How was your day, Frank?” when he came home from school, his life may have turned out very differently, he said. Although his arms are covered with ink, he advises young people to never get tattoos, “especially the name of your girlfriend.” That’s just stupid, he said. After he left the movement, he discussed his regret for his infamous neck swastika in a newspaper interview that was read by a dermatologist who offered her services to remove the offensive tattoo. He accepted the offer, but said he had no money to pay her. The dermatologist said her family died in the Holocaust so it was an honor to remove it. He is now swastika free. He also said it’s important to not stand by and let others be bullied, insulted, hurt or victimized because of their differences. “When people talk crazy, you need to say something,” he said. “We are on this planet together,” Meeink said, to a standing ovation. Meeink’s story is entertaining, horrifying, electrifying and ultimately inspiring. His is a remarkable transformation that gives hope to those determined to find acceptance and tolerance in a world in desperate need of compassion and understanding. Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@san.rr.com.

mentors who assist them in reaching a higher level with their projects. “My role has continued from page 14 for his bio chemistry project been both formal and infor“Novel Molecular and Physi- mal,” said Slijk who also ological Evidence of Neu- runs Inquiry, an extra-curricrotransmitter Plasticity” and ular science club. Dillon Patel’s project in Sara D’Souza for her chemistry project “Iron Based Cata- the engineering category, lytic ROS Biosensor: Detec- “Perching a Fixed Delta MWing Micro Air Vehicle tion to Neutralization.” The four have benefit- (MAV),” a first place winner, ed from the rigorous sci- came from his own passion ence, technology, engineer- for aeronautical engineering and math programs of- ing, his involvement with fered at CCA, usually ac- QUEST, and also from his claimed for its innovative partnership with San Diego State University. arts programs. “I started working with Science teacher Wendy Slijk had the vision to start a Dr. Jacobs and Daniel Nelscience program – QUEST – son, a Ph.D. student, to dethat taught students how to velop some ideas that I had conduct research when CCA [on landing MAVs] and from was founded in 2004. By the there I entered my project in following year Slijk and oth- the science fair.” Patel invented perching er science faculty introduced the program informally. maneuvers by observing Since then students have birds and emulated their characteristics had an impressive record of landing achievement at the GSDSEF which he then translated for with winning sweepstakes a fixed-wing aircraft. Nikita Akkala’s project, placements every year. For the last three years in the medicine and health QUEST has formally been sciences category, “Differenoffered as part of CCA’s sci- tial Effects of Immunosupence curriculum. Slijk heads pressant Drugs on Human up the program teaching Glioblastoma Stem Cells,” classes along with Ariel Haas also placed first. She participated in QUEST for three and Ed Gerstin. A three-tiered program, years. Nikita’s research, in the first tier focuses on research methods, the second partnership with UCSD’s tier on applied sciences and Moores Cancer Center, inthe third tier is a research involves screening different ternship. Slijk facilitates the compounds and drugs to partnership of students with find novel therapeutics to

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treat aggressive brain tumors, she said. “I’ve been testing different chemotherapy and immunosuppressant drugs not typically used to treat brain tumors.” Her in vitro results have been favorable. She is now analyzing these drugs to see if there is an active protein or a special gene contained in them. “If I can find that special advantage in other drugs maybe they can be used as new therapeutics for cancer,” she said. Many of the QUEST students go on to study science-related fields after CCA. “The science fair was the catapult to some of the best schools out there,” said Slijk. Past winners have attended Yale, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, and Harvard universities, as well as several California universities. Dillon’s mother, Sunita Patel, has watched her son’s passion for aeronautical engineering develop through CCA’s strong science curriculum. “Wendy Slijk has prepared all these kids so well,” she said. “Dillon chose the school because of QUEST. Although it is well- known for its arts programs, CCA needs to be well-known for its science programs too. To learn more about QUEST visit CCA’s website and link to http://teachers. sduhsd.net/ccquest/Quest_ Faculty.html

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Auctioneer Steve Lewandowski stands with local philanthropists T. Boone and Madeleine Pickens last month at the Del Mar Country Club for the annual SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Foundation benefit. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELEGANTPHOTOGRAPHY.CO

Accomplished auctioneer and San Diego Polo Club announcer passionate about helping others BY CLAIRE HARLIN Steve Lewandowski’s job is to raise money, but his role is quite different than that of your usual charity coordinator. Instead of the direct mail and fundraising drive tactics many donors are privy to, he relies on his voice, personality and ability to engage an audience — and his unique talents have helped him raised millions for local causes for nearly 25 years. Lewandowski is a local resident and small insurance business owner of many years in Del Mar, but if you recognize him, it’s likely because he’s been the master of ceremonies or head auctioneer at hundreds of San Diego fundraising events, and he’s also served for decades as the head announcer at the San Diego Polo Club. He’s grossed more than $1 million in several single live auctions and he’s appeared on big networks like ESPN, Fox and Polo TV. His popularity has grown to the point that he has had to turn down events. “My schedule is so full that I have to say ‘no’ sometimes,” said Lewandowski, who specializes primarily in charity events, but does some voiceover work for TV and radio, as well as an occasional horse auction. He said he is already booking — and filling up — his 2014 calendar. Lewandowski’s first auction gig was for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, held in 1988 at the Coronado Marriott, and his career came full circle last month when he steered an auction for a Coronado School of the Arts event at that same location. “After my first event, people who would see me would ask me to do others, and now I’ve done events all over the country,” he said, adding that he’s frequented Washington D.C., Boston, Miami and Los Angeles — and those L.A. events, he said, are particularly fun due to their often star-studded audiences. See AUCTIONEER, page B22

Steve Blumkin (left), founder of O2 For Life, which will hold its annual fundraiser at the Belly Up on April 28. COURTESY PHOTOS

Man committed to Costa Rica conservation April 28 event in SB to benefit Blumkin’s O2 For Life Rainforest Foundation BY CLAIRE HARLIN When Del Mar resident Steve Blumkin first stepped foot on his 500 acres of Costa Rican rainforest in the 1970s, he knew that land, located near the Nicaraguan border between two national parks, would play a crucial role in his life. “I knew that was a special set of keys I was going to take,” said Blumkin, then a 20-something Nebraska resident who had moved to Costa Rica with the aspiration of opening a holistic center but ended up buying and running an organic coffee farm. Blumkin was in search that day of a safe and serene place to raise his kids, and what he found was a piece of property that would eventually provide education for hundreds of kids for years to

come as part of the O2 For Life Rainforest Foundation, which is holding its annual fundraiser at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on April 28. The event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., is in its fifth year and is the main fundraiser for the nonprofit, which Blumkin founded in the 1990s to conserve and protect the land of Costa Rica’s Osa region, which is said to contain one of the most diverse ecological systems on Earth. “I knew it was my planetary obligation to purchase that land,” said Blumkin, thinking back to that day when he first saw that parcel, which ranges in elevation from sea level to 600 feet. But buying that land

Above: Sealife at the O2 For Life Reserve in Costa Rica Left: Del Mar residents Cindy and Steve Blumkin

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Benefit dinner to be held in SB in honor of Avielle Foundation Foundation for brain health research established in honor of SD native and Newtown victim

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BY KAREN BILLING Six-year-old Avielle Rose Richman loved going barefoot. Born in San Diego in 2006, she loved to sing and dance, to tell stories and act them out, she loved to ride horses and, like her parents Jennifer Hensel and Jeremy Richman, she had developed a love for Kung Fu. She had a spitfire personality and a contagious smile that many said could get her out of anything. Many people knew her as “Avie.” Two years ago, Avielle and her family moved from San Diego to Connecticut. Avie was one of the 26 children and educators who were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. To try and make sense of the senseless and unimaginable, her parents founded the Avielle Foundation to prevent violence by fostering brain health research, education and policy through community development, engagement and responsibility.

Avielle Rose Richman COURTESY PHOTO

To help support the Avielle Foundation, close family friend and Carmel Valley resident Kimberly Fultz has organized a benefit dinner on Friday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Beach Grass Café in Solana Beach. The owners of the restaurant, Carmel Valley residents Cindy and Kevin Nelson, will donate 100 percent of the proceeds. There is room for 40 people for the five-course meal and seats are halfway full so far. “San Diego is where Avielle was born and lived for

four of the six years of her happy life, mostly barefoot,” said Jenn and Jeremy. “San Diego still feels like home to us. We thank San Diego and its outlying communities for the outpouring of love and support during our darkest hours. With the Avielle Foundation, we aim to answer the question ‘Why?’” The “Why?” in this tragedy is hard for everyone to grasp, especially Fultz, who shared an office with Jenn for five years — their daughters were born just three months apart. Her daughter is a also first grader, like Avie was, at Solana Highlands Elementary School. It’s hard to comprehend how something like the Sandy Hook tragedy can happen, Fultz said. “We ask ‘Why?’ over and over again. How could somebody do something so horrific?” Fultz said. Through their foundation, Avie’s parents are hoping to reach the root of the “Why” issue, to get a better understanding of brain health as too little is known about what drives these violent behaviors. The scientific and research approach of the foundation makes sense as both Avie’s parents come from sci-

ence backgrounds — Hensel has her master’s degree in pathobiology and Richman has his Ph.D. in pharmacology, studying how different chemicals interact with the body, with an emphasis on neurosciences and the heart. “Once a deeper understanding of the mechanisms leading to violent behaviors has been established we need to educate ourselves and others with respect to how to identify and responsibly advocate for those at risk of violent behaviors,” the parents wrote on the foundation website. Hensel and Richman were able to represent the foundation in March at the announcement of the Sandy Hook Promise Innovation Initiative, a technology initiative that will target brain health, school safety and gun safety. They were able to speak on the importance of developing a technology that can measure brain functions in an affordable, accurate and accessible manner. Beyond science and figuring out how to identify and intervene when it comes to brain health, with the Avielle Foundation, they also stress building communitybased programs to strength-

en connectivity, empathy and understanding. “It’s important to make everyone feel like they’re a part of the community, that they’re worth something and not ostracized or bullied,” Fultz said. “That’s where it begins.” The open-minded and open-heart approach is how Jenn and Jeremy live their everyday lives, according to Fultz. “They’re just the type of people who are so welcoming of everybody, it doesn’t matter who you are, when you’re with them you feel like you’re their best friend,” Fultz said. To register for the May 3 dinner or to make a donation, visit aviellefoundation.org.

Kids free at Maritime Museum; Spring Family Day is April 21 Find out what all the excitement is about at the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Spring Family Day. Kids of all ages get to design and create a craft to take home. A Historic Bay Cruise on San Diego Bay aboard the Pilot boat is available for just $5 plus the cost of admission. And best of all-kids 12 and under get in free all day! Special family day activities take place Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information call 619-234-9153 ext. 101 or visit the museum’s website at www.sdmartime.org.

Country band Herrick to perform at Del Mar Fairgrounds April 20 California country music fans have four opportunities to enjoy one of the hottest new country artists touring today. Herrick is set to perform in Del Mar on April 20, at 9 p.m. at the Del Mar National Horse Show’s Night of the Horse at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Nashville-based band Herrick pocketed the prestigious Country Song Award in the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) for “Cry Memphis,” a cut from the band’s album New Dance. For tickets, visit Tickets: www.herricklive. com/events

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Film: The Mexican Tapes

Friday, April 19 Wes Davis, Jason Burleson, Matt Reischling

Sunday, April 21 11 AM-1 PM & 2:30-5 PM

Friday, April 26 Lena Evans, John Meeks, Lisa Olson

The Mexican Tapes is a series of four videos which portray Louis Hock’s growing friendship and empathy with his Mexican neighbors in San Diego in the 1980’s, his acceptance into their community, and an examination of their day-to-day struggles. Watch them on the big screen in the comfort of Sherwood Auditorium. During intermission join filmmaker Louis Hock for a Q&A session. This program is free for Members; $5 non-members.

Local musician and presenter Jefferson Jay will host the evenings each featuring three singers, songwriters, and talented local musicians. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to supporting San Diego talent. Come out and support these fantastic musicians! Tickets: $12 members & students, $17 nonmembers (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org/specialconcerts

Visit www.mcasd.org for more information. MCASD La Jolla 700 Prospect Street

UCSD Springfest at Birch Aquarium April 14: 6–7:30 p.m. Join us for a special evening under the sea featuring musical performances from UCSD music graduate students. Stroll through the aquarium and encounter groups of live musicians performing pieces written specifically for this unique event. Springfest is an annual showcase by UCSD music students at unique locations around campus.

Buy tickets: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Public: $10

Part Game. Part Theatre. On the City Streets A Without Walls Presentation

ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO NOW - April 21 Written by Tom Salamon and Betsy Salamon-Sufott Directed by Tom Salamon Aided by clues and mysterious cast members strewn throughout San Diego’s historic Little Italy neighborhood, groups of 10 piece together the secrets of a meticulously crafted criminal plot and rely on their own street smarts to make it to the end.

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Amaya La Jolla ■ 1205 Prospect St., La Jolla ■ (858) 750-3695 ■ amayalajolla.com ■ The Vibe: Elegant, intimate, classic, smart casual

■ Patio Seating: Yes

■ Signature Dishes: Slow-Roasted Pork Chop, Spicy Chile-Lime Shrimp, Crab and Lobster Bisque, Buttermilk Fried Quail

■ Happy Hour: No

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■ Hours: 5-11:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; ■ Open Since: 2013 ■ Reservations: Yes 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday Crispy Branzini has confit fennel, tomatoes, Niçoise olives and tangerine sauce.

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast is served with cornbread purée and butter beans.

Amaya La Jolla’s main dining room is opulent with classic charm.

Ornate Amaya lets you dine like the chairman of the board BY KELLEY CARLSON he newly opened Amaya La Jolla is carrying on the traditions of its sister restaurant in “Grand” style. Located just a few blocks from the ocean, the 10,000square-foot restaurant is very similar to its counterpart in The Grand Del Mar: same look, same service and same quality, Executive Chef Camron Woods noted. “It’s a fine-dining experience without pretentiousness,” he said. Inspired by Italy’s palazzos and Roman architecture, designer Warren Sheets created an ornate dining space utilizing polished Italian marble; hand-carved stone accents; wrought-iron and crystal chandeliers hanging from elaborate ceilings; walls that display fine art featuring idyllic scenes; and shades of ochre, aubergine and gold throughout the rooms. The main entrance has tall and elegant iron gates; the indoor veranda incorporates skylights, a heated floor, and windows that open onto the outdoor patio. Amaya La Jolla presents a contemporary American menu that is similar to the original Amaya, with a bit of an added Southern touch, and items can be customized as needed. To fully get a taste of Amaya, “be adventurous,” Woods recommended. “If you’re on the fence, try it.” The main dinner menu — offered from 5 to 10 p.m. daily, with nothing over $40 — features appetizers such as Buttermilk Fried Quail with smoked mac and cheese and cole slaw, Seared Day Boat Scallops, Angus Beef Carpaccio, and Sautéed Skate Wing and Veal Sweetbreads. Among the entrees are

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: Amaya’s Spicy Chile-Lime Shrimp Crispy Branzini with confit fennel, tomatoes and Niçoise olives and tangerine sauce; Seared Sea Bass with celery five ways and roasted chicken jus; and Braised Veal Osso Buco Cannelloni with Beech mushroom ragout. For a bit more casual cuisine, Woods prepares Daily Rustic Southern Specials — a reflection of his heritage. “You can have fine dining or the antithesis of it,” he said with a chuckle. These comfort foods include fried chicken, gumbo, shrimp & grits, BBQ baby-back ribs, lightly breaded market fish, smoked pulled pork and mini meatloaf. They’re served with sides of cheddar-herb biscuits, jalapeño cornbread and deviled eggs, for $24. The children’s menu is also informal,

with selections such as burgers, grilled fish, chicken, pizza, barbecue sandwiches. And there’s no shortage of wines to pair with the dishes with more than 300 labels, all under $100. Instead of coming in at prime time, he suggests arriving for a leisurely dinner around 5-5:30 p.m., and then heading into Amaya’s nightclub/sports bar/tapas bar, Club M, at the back of the establishment. Beginning at 7 nightly, there’s live music — ranging in styles from American Songbook and jazz to contemporary, rock and Top 40 — and the lounge is usually in full swing from 8-9:30 p.m., according to Woods. While the dinner menu is reserved for the dining room, patrons are still able to order

The stage in Amaya’s lounge is set as Club M for evening entertainment. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON

light fare such as chicken quesadilla, hummus, Angus burger and spicy tuna roll. Club M is open until 11:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Regardless of where people sit, they will be made to feel at ease, Woods indicated. “As ornate as Amaya is, you feel like you’re at home,” he said. “We want you to come in and feel comfortable.”

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Del Mar, Solana Beach stops on local man’s marathon dating schedule BY CLAIRE HARLIN If you happened to visit the Free Flight bird sanctuary in Del Mar on April 7 or catch wind at the Torrey Pines Gliderport on April 5, you might have spotted San Diegan Tim King on a date there. Or for that matter, if you’ve hiked Poway’s Mt. Woodson, gone paintballing at Velocity Paintball Park in Ramona or taken surf lessons at La Jolla Shores’ Menehune Surf in the last few weeks, it’s also likely you may have run into King — with a different woman each time. King has been on different dates all over San Diego County with different women every day since March 20, and his little black book is completely full through mid-April. But this ladies’ man’s actions are a far cry from reality TVstyle drama and his intentions have nothing to do with infidelity. “Nothing about this is directly benefitting me,” said King, a 27-yearold local photographer. “I just think a lot of people don’t have enough fun in their life and this is just another way of inspiring people to get out and enjoy their life. Life’s short and there’s a lot out there to enjoy.” King was inspired to embark on this dating marathon — 30 dates in 30 days — after downloading Details Matter, a new mobile app launched four months ago by San Diegan Mark Wills that provides a public forum and database of local date ideas. Having participated in a few other 30-day challenges that in-

Tim King is the brains behind ‘30 Dates in 30 Days,’ a project to promote the Details Matter app and bring attention to San Diego’s vast array of fun dating activities. COURTESY PHOTO volved blogging, video-making and even showering with cold water for a month straight, King thought a dating challenge would the be the perfect way to showcase — and put to the test — Wills’ app. “I had a launch party to kick off the app and Tim King got wind of the invitation and came … He approached me at the party and said, ‘How would you feel about doing a dating marathon?’ and I thought it was perfect,” Wills said. “I really have to give him credit on the concept. He’s such an outgoing social media expert, blogger and world traveler. His whole brand is thinking outside the box and he’s really creative.” King often travels the world photographing destination weddings,

and he said when he saw the app for the first time, he instantly thought about its ability to allow people to vacation in their own hometown. “I just thought the idea was really good,” said King, who said he scaled back his usual work schedule and turned down assignments in order to give the dating marathon his full attention. “I wanted to be part of it and I wanted to get the idea out there.” Wills works in the real estate industry, but decided to take a chance on launching Details Matter after the idea came to him. “It just spawned in my head one day when I realized dates can be so boring,” said Wills, a San Diego State University alumnus.

The process of working with a third party to design and build the app took about a year, and he hopes to launch the app nationwide after it takes off in San Diego. “I figure there’s no better place to launch a dating activity concept than here, where there’s so much to offer in terms of things to do,” Wills said, adding that the app also contains offers and specials associated with the businesses involved. King is photographing and blogging about each of the dates, donated by local businesses featured in the app, at www.detailsmatterapp.com. Each and every place King goes is featured on the app itself, and he’s trying to keep the dates varied and companions diverse. Not only is he going on a date with a 63-year-old woman who is flying to San Diego from Seattle for a date with him, but he is also going out with a local gay man who expressed interest in the concept. He said he is not only trying to make a statement, but inspire others to have fun and not care what others think. “A lot of these adventure dates, for example, I’ve already done before, but doing them now eases the fear for others to see me do it or do it with me,” said King. “In the case of going on a date with a gay man, it lets people know that I’m serious about wanting to push people out of their comfort zone.” For more information, visit www.detailsmatterapp.com or www. timkingblog.com.

Local Details Matter dates • M Wine Education class series at Sbicca in Del Mar, 215 15th St., www.mwineeducation. com/events • Movie date night at Carruth Cellars in Solana Beach, free pizza with a bottle of wine, 320 S. Cedros Ave., http:// www.wineryoncedros. com • LUX @ Night at LUX Art Institute with live music, beer and wine, 1550 S. El Camino Real, www.wineryoncedros. com • Trapeze High trapeze classes in Escondido (formerly at Del Mar Fairgrounds), 2470 Melru Lane, www.trapezehigh. com • Torrey Pines Gliderport paragliding in La Jolla, 2800 Torrey Pines, www. sandiegofreelight.com • Free Flight sanctuary visits in Del Mar, 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., www.freeflightbirds.org • Paintballing at Velocity in Ramona, 1300 Warnock Dr., www.velocitypaintball.com

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Adopt a Family Foundation’s upcoming 10th anniversary benefit a fundraiser to help terror-victim families in Israel BY KAREN BILLING The stories of lives ripped apart by acts of terrorism in Israel often start out as any normal day: a father taking his sons to lunch, a man gardening in his own front yard, children waiting at a bus stop. It takes just a moment for a family’s happiness to be decimated by a terror attack. Local organization Adopt a Family Foundation aims to step in and provide support for that residual impact of loss, fear, shock and stress that comes with these traumatic events. Founders Carine Chitayat and Iris Pearlman believed they could not stay passive as atrocities occurred and started their organization to bring emotional and financial support to victims of terror; to help people come to terms with the shock of the loss of their loved ones; or to overcome fear of terror events that have become a part of their everyday lives. They stay “forever connected” and form lasting friendships with the people they support. “They really become family,” Pearlman said. “There is no time limit.” The organization also seeks to raise awareness about what is happening in Israel, to look beyond a news report on a terrorist incident that says there are “no injuries” or “no damage.” That isn’t true, Chitayat and Pearlman will tell you. “You can’t even count the damage, it affects the entire region, all of the families, all of the children and all of the adults,” said Chitayat, a Rancho Santa Fe resident. Adopt a Family will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, April 27, at the home of Dr. David and Miriam Smotrich in Rancho Santa Fe. The event, from 8-11 p.m., will offer a musical performance from world-renowned artist Liel Kolet, a singer and peace advocate. There will also be a silent auction. The foundation started in 2003 as a partner of Congregation Beth Am in Carmel Valley, but as it has grown the foundation has become an independent 501c3 non-profit.

Adopt a Family founders Carine Chitayat (fourth from left) and Iris Pearlman (far right) visited with the Kdoshim family in Israel. Chitayat became moved to start the group after she heard a guest speaker from Israel talk about how her daughter was seriously injured in a terrorist attack at a bus stop in which 20 children were killed. She was touched by her story and realized how blessed she was to live in a place where she has no idea what people go through every day. She got Pearlman on board and they went to work finding families to support. “At best we can bring them extra love and support, to listen, and to be there for them,” Chitayat said. In addition to providing contact and communication, they can also help facilitate therapy for post traumatic stress disorder and try to help people move forward by supporting their businesses. For the Galkowicz family, that meant helping purchase an oven so they could open a restaurant in memory of their daughter Dana, who was killed by a mortar rocket—the 22-year-old who aspired to be a dancer had always loved her father’s cooking. One of their longest supported families is also one of their most difficult cases. In 2002, a suicide bomber killed Rachel Koren’s husband and two sons as the family ate at a restau-

rant in Haifa. Tears fill Chitayat’s eyes whenever she even thinks about Rachel and what she has been through. Unlike another charity organization where a check might be handed out and that is the end of the connection, Chitayat has been connected with Rachel since 2003, forming an extremely close bond. She does what she can to help her in her struggle with an enormous loss. “I love her dearly,” Chitayat said. “I talk to her all the time, we’re very close and if I even say her name I start crying. She keeps telling me she has nothing. We try to find her little miracles, we need to find her new miracles to keep her alive because deep down she is destroyed.” They recently purchased her a camera to help her explore a newfound passion for photography. Being behind the lens on a photo shoot with fellow amateur photographers, Rachel was able to find a bit of tranquility. See ISRAEL, page B27

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Solana Highlands Elementary receives donations from Barnes & Noble Torrey Pines High School Bookfair set for April 13-21 BY KAREN BILLING The Barnes & Noble book store at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center delivered a donation of 440 new books to Solana Highlands School on Friday, April 5, the results of the Solana Highlands book drive held at Barnes & Noble during the holiday season. “Our customers came in and donated books just for you,” Teresa McClatchy, Barnes & Noble store manager, told students at an assembly. When she asked the students if they liked to read they all responded with a resounding “Yes!” In addition to the new books, City National Bank matched the funds from the book drive and presented Solana Highlands Principal Jerry Jones with a check for $2,500 to buy even more books, which he happily accepted. Barnes & Noble will continue to support local schools with another upcoming fundraiser. From April 13-21, the store will host the Torrey Pines High School Bookfair in which Torrey Pines High School art students will be displaying their work throughout the Del Mar Highlands Barnes & Noble store. TPHS family and friends are encouraged to shop during that week, in which a part of all the proceeds will go toward the TPHS arts program. The store will also be thanking educators that week with 25 percent off their purchases all week. If unable to attend the bookfair, people can still support TPHS through online purchases made at bn.com/bookfairs during the week by entering Bookfair ID 11086378 at checkout.

Teresa McClatchy, store manager of the Del Mar Highlands Town Center Barnes & Noble; Rick Graham, assistant manager; Monica Fleming, City National Bank San Diego vice president; and Carolyn Darling, City National credit analyst, presented books and money to Solana Highlands School on April 5. PHOTOS/KAREN BILLING

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Del Mar Foundation sponsors Earth Day Clean Up Bring your family for a fun afternoon at the beach and help Del Mar with its spring cleaning by joining the Del Mar Foundation for its annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center. In cooperation with Keep Del Mar Clean, all residents are invited to gather at 2 p.m. to enjoy refreshments followed by the guest speaker, Nigella Hillgarth, executive director of the Birch Aquarium of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Then pick up gloves, trash bags and “claws” to help clean the trash from the beach, streets and alleyways around the Powerhouse. When you return with the equipment, additional treats will be provided to all participants. Since 1982, the Del Mar Foundation has served the Del Mar Community and its mission “to promote civic pride and cohesiveness, acquire and preserve open space, improve beaches and parklands, raise and grant funds, and sponsor diverse cultural programs and community events in Del Mar.” For more information visit the Del Mar Foundation website at www.delmarfoundation.org.

Award-winning filmmakers to be featured presenters at San Dieguito Lagoon Day event in Del Mar Come to the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center on Sunday, April 21, at 11 a.m. to enjoy Del Mar’s San Dieguito Lagoon Day 2013. Featured presenters will be Del Mar residents Howard and Michelle Hall, award-winning filmmakers. They will be showing their underwater film “100 Miles.” Come and see what lurks beneath the sea. The Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center is lcoated at 1658 Coast Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served. Lagoon Day 2012 is presented by the San Dieguito Lagoon Preservation Committee. Visit: www.lagoondaydelmar.com. Please note: There will be no photo contest this year, 2013.

Ashley Falls Spring Carnival to be held April 21 Come join the fun at the Ashley Falls Spring Carnival on Sunday, April 21, from 11 . am.-3 p.m. There will be many new attractions like a game truck (on site 11-1), laser tag, go carts, rock climbing wall, remote control cars, hamster balls (inflatable human spheres), as well as many fun carnival games. Bring your cash, check or credit card to sample the tasty treats from Philly Soft Pretzel Company, taco truck, Dippin Dots, pizza and breadsticks. Raffle opportunities will also be available for an IPAD Mini and other great prizes. Ashley Falls School is located at 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, 92130.

Del Mar art lecture to be held on ‘Olmec: Mexico’s Ancient Civilization’ An art lecture on “Olmec: Mexico’s Ancient Civilization” will be presented on Monday, April 15, by Janet Brody Esser, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus of Latin American Art History at San Diego State University. Having studied and lived in Peru and Mexico, she will be sharing her knowledge about the history of this vibrant country and the artifacts and art left behind by this civilization. The lecture meeting will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th & Maiden Lane (across from the Del Mar Plaza). Free for San Diego Museum of Art North County Chapter members and first- time guests. $5 for others. Information: 760-704-6436.

Del Mar Foundation and Del Mar Library to bring ‘Fancy Nancy’ to Del Mar The Del Mar Foundation, in partnership with the Friends of the Del Mar Library, will present a Fancy Nancy Parade Adventure with New York Times bestselling children’s illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 1 p.m. The event will start at the Powerhouse Community Center, 1600 Coast Boulevard, Del Mar, 92014, and will continue with a parade up 15th Street to the Del Mar Plaza. Join the party dressed in your Fancy Nancy finery and enjoy the Fancy Nancy activities offered by the Del Mar Library and the San Diego bookstore The Yellow Brick Road. After the activities, Glasser will delight her fans with a fun, interactive reading, after which she will lead Fancy Nancy fans and their families on the first-ever Fancy Nancy Parade along a short route through the streets of Del Mar. There will be a VIP reception immediately following the parade at the Del Mar Plaza for all families who pre-purchase an autographed copy of the newest Fancy Nancy book, Fanciest Doll in the Universe. This offer is limited to the first 200 to pre-purchase the book through the link provided on the Del Mar Foundation website at www.delmarfoundation. org. As a special bonus, complimentary hairdos from the children’s hair salon Pigtails & Crewcuts will be offered at the VIP reception. In addition, each adult will go home with a gift certificate for a haircut from the Vicky Lavanty Salon located in Solana Beach. The Del Mar Foundation thanks the Friends of the Del Mar Library, The Yellow Brick Road, Pigtails & Crewcuts, the Vicky Lavanty Salon and Adventures by the Book for making this event possible.

Ocean Air School to hold Evening Extravaganza April 26 Parents, friends, and community members of Ocean Air School are invited

April events at Del Mar Fairgrounds include Horse Shows; Healthy Living Festival; Home Improvement Show; Music Festival; Antique Show; Kids Expo, Wine Show The following events will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in April: •Healthy Living Festival April 13 - 14 Come to the Healthy Living Festival this April and learn more about eating healthier, finding a healthy weight, getting into healthy activities and keeping a healthier home. Listen to experts share new ideas about lifestyle changes that can help you prevent disease and lower stress. Take part in free medical testing and screening. For more information, please contact: http://www.healthylivingfestival. com •Home Improvement Show April 12 - 14 This show features home improvement products and services offered by local businesses. For more information, visit http:// www.showsusa.net/ •Hullabaloo Family Music Festival, 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. For tickets and information and information visit www.hullabalooartsfest. com. •Del Mar National Horse Show Western Week April 18 - 21 The first week of the Del Mar National Horse Show features Western classes, such as reining and trail. For more information, visit http:// www.delmarnational.com •Night of the Horse – The Wild West Show This year’s theme is The Wild West with returning favorites Tommie Turvey and the One-Armed Bandit! This is a wonderful themed evening with amazing equestrian acts and is sure to please the whole family. Immediately after the Night of the Horse stay for a free concert featuring country music’s, Herrick. For more information, visit http:// www.delmarnational.com •The Del Mar Antique Show April 19 - 21 Antique show and sale. For $5.00

per item, attendees can have items appraised at the antique appraisal booth. Restoration services also are available. Please see show website for more information. For more information, visit http:// www.calendarshows.com •Work at Home Business Expo April 20 - 21 This expo will have exhibitors and seminars on working from home. For more information, visit http:// www.WaHBExpo.com •Del Mar National Horse Show Dressage Week April 25 - 28 For more information, visit http:// www.delmarnational.com •San Diego Kids Expo & Fair April 27 - 28 The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair is both fun and entertaining for the entire family. More than 200 exhibitors will have all things related to kids. For more information, visit http:// www.SanDiegoKidsExpo.com •The San Diego Wine Show April 27 - 28 This year’s San Diego Wine Show has something for amateur imbibers and carafe connoisseurs alike. For more information, visit http:// www.sandiegowineshow.com

Forum on ‘Adolescent Subcultures And Trends – What Parents Need To Know’ is April 16 A Parent Forum on “Adolescent Subcultures And Trends – What Parents Need To Know” will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 6-8 p.m. at La Costa Canyon High School (One Maverick Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009). San Diego police department juvenile officers will be available for regional support, resources, and questions and answers. The event is free and open to the public. Parents only. This event is sponsored by the Recovery Education and Alcohol/Drug Instruction (READI) program of the San Dieguito Union High School district. Spanish translation is available. For more information, please contact Tiffany Findell at 760-436-6136, ext 6424 or tiffany.findell@sduhsd.net

to the 1st Annual Evening Extravaganza on April 26, sponsored by the Ocean Air PTA. Join the PTA for a fun, social evening with music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, wine raffle, silent auction, and a special Shark Reef “Teacher Wish Wall.” The event is on Friday, April 26, from 6 - 10 p.m. at Arterra in the Marriott Del Mar. All proceeds for this adult-only event benefit Ocean Air School and advance tickets can be purchased for $50/person at oceanairpta.org.

Spring Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting benefit for local conservation group is May 4 Local conservation group, Primate Connections, in conjunction with the Primate Rescue Network, will host a “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Celebration” at the Pacific Sports Resort (formerly known as the PAC) in Carmel Valley. The event, open to the general public, will be held on Saturday, May 4, beginning at 5 p.m. and feature some of the best wines, cheeses and chocolate from around California and beyond. There will also be live music, a special performance by acro-yoga dancers, great raffle prizes and a silent auction. Tickets to the event ($20 RSVP/$30 at the door) may be purchased at: www.SavingWildThings.org

Walk for Salk 5K and lab tour is April 13 Join the Salk Institute for Biological Studies on April 13 for the first “ 5K Walk for Salk” and Explore Salk open house. Registration for the walk opens at 8 a.m. and is $35, which covers snacks, water and a goodie bag. The ADA and strollerfriendly route starts at Salk Institute Road at Torrey Pines, goes up and back on North Torrey Pines, ends at North Torrey Pines Road at Torrey Scenic Drive. The Walk benefits Salk research. After the Walk, explore the labs where cures are discovered at their free community open house, which will have a health and wellness festival with vendor booths, speakers and family activities throughout the day. There will be guided lab tours, for which pre-registration is required, that will provide guests an opportunity to meet with scientists and learn about specific areas of research, including: cancer, dynamic brain, genomic medicine, healthy aging, plant biology and core technologies. Open slots for the tours start at noon. To sign up for a guided lab tour or to register for the Walk, visit stepintodiscovery.kintera.org and for additional information call (858) 597-0657.

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Canyon Crest Academy to hold festive Street Fair April 20 BY SOPHIE MCMULLEN How would you like to attend a community gathering with food trucks, local vendors, gently used items, live music, and more? Canyon Crest Academy is having a Street Fair on Saturday, April 20, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family event is a great way to support local businesses in the community as well as Canyon Crest Academy, while having a great time and getting to know your neighbors. With free admission, people of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the delicious food and fun festivities. Kona Ice, Delicioso Catering Food Truck, and Grombomb are among the vendors who will be present to supply attendees with their tasty fare. Meanwhile, school clubs will be supporting their causes by selling rummage sale items, and a variety of CCA artists are excited to debut their works to the community. At the ASB booth, a mystery item will be linked to a free iPad Mini, which means one lucky winner will leave the Street Fair with a free brand new iPad Mini. Please attend this event to celebrate a good cause and a good time! Interested in being a vendor? Forms are available on ccaasb.com, and can be sent by mail along with the $30 vendor fee to: CCA ASB Finance Office, 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA, 92130.

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Hear author Tatjana Soli speak at Solana Beach Library’s April 16 Friends Night Out Join the Solana Beach Library’s Friends Night Out on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.in Warren Hall as they welcome back novelist and short story writer Tatjana Soli. She will discuss her new book, “The Forgetting Tree,” a New York Times Notable Book of 2012. Soli is also the author of “The Lotus Eaters,” a New York Times Notable book of 2010. Her new novel weaves the story of two women, from different cultural backgrounds, on a remote citrus farm in Southern California. It demonstrates how their two cultures collide resulting in dramatic consequences. The New York Times Book Review called this novel “daring and haunting.” Copies of the book are available at the Solana Beach Library’s “Hot Right Now” Section and through the San Diego County Library system. This is a free event open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Friends Night Out is sponsored by the Friends of the Solana Beach Library. The Solana Beach Library is located at 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075, (telephone 858-755-1404).

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Solana Beach Library to host used book sale April 15-19 The Friends of the Solana Beach Library will hold a used book sale at the Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave., from April 15-19. Shoppers may fill a paper grocery bag with chosen books for $5. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own paper grocery bags. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday is “ Members Only” shopping all day. Membership is $20 and available for purchase at the door. Tuesday-Thursday is open shopping.

‘Paws in the Park’ to take place April 14 in Solana Beach The City of Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will present “Paws in the Park” on Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at La Colonia Park (715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075). The event will feature: •“Leash Your Fitness” — Exercise with Your Pet at 11:15 a.m. •“Coastal Express” Flyball Team at 11:30 a.m. •Pet Contests (Ugliest Dog, Cutest Dog, Smallest Dog, etc.) at 12:30 p.m. •More Flying Disc Dogs at 2 p.m. Food will be available for people and pets. Please bring gently used dog toys, leashes, blankets, etc. for donation to animal rescue groups. Animals will be available for adoption. Please bring pets on a leash. For more information, call Kirk Wenger at 858-720-2453 or visit www.cityofsolanabeach.org.

Art in the Pines Spring Art Festival & Sale to be held in May The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Docent Society and Torrey Pines Association present the fourth annual Art in the Pines to be held Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Festival is free and open to all and will be held at the Reserve just south of the Lodge. Art in the Pines is a two-day event featuring a professionally judged plein air contest with an awards ceremony; artists’ booths exhibiting nature-inspired art for sale in a variety of media such as painting, pastels, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and photography; food; live music; children’s art activities; a raffle and silent auction; guided nature walks; tours of the historic Torrey Pines Lodge; and expert demonstrations in painting and basket weaving. This year, for the first time, artist participation has been open to all California residents. This juried art show features over 50 artists from well-known masters of the landscape to new talent. Guests are encouraged to hike the Reserve during all of April and the beginning of May to observe dozens of artists at work. These paintings will be judged and awarded cash prizes and ribbons at noon on Saturday and then be available for sale the weekend of the festival. For more information: 858-755-2063, AITP@torreypine.org, artinthepines.org

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La Jolla Music Society will salute New Orleans at spirited concert and gala on April 20 Seven musicians and 10 dancers will perform the collaboration “Ma Maison,” where the spirit of New Orleans comes alive in a raucous celebration of the city’s iconic culture. It’s all set to take place 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at the Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., in downtown San Diego, when La Jolla Music Society brings together the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Trey McIntyre Project. A 7 p.m. prelude hosted by Jazz 88.3 will open the show. The legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, founded in 1961, has traveled worldwide spreading its mission to perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. The Trey McIntyre Project is known for innovating ballet dance by infusing its classical inheritance with freshness, vitality and depth. The duo’s integrated show, which premiered in 2008, explores the connections between jazz, blues and gospel. Tickets from $27 at (858) 459-3728 and LJMS.org Prior to the performance, the Music Society will host its annual WinterFest Gala at the Horton Grand Hotel. The Mardi Gras-style celebration will include a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction, plus a parade down Fourth Avenue with the Euphoria Jazz Band, before the show. Gala tickets start at $750. To receive an invitation, call Kristin Schert at (858) 459-3724, ext. 206.

La Jolla Art Association Gallery to present unique show La Jolla Art Association Gallery located at 8100 Paseo del Ocaso #B, La Jolla Shores, will present a unique show “Passion Emerges — Because We Must” from Tuesday April 23 through Sunday May 5. This is a mix of traditional and contemporary paintings and photographs by award winning artists Jacquie Wade Skay, Pat Hunter, Michael Huff and Chef Rob Conaway . A reception will be held Saturday April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. La Jolla Art Association carries on a tradition of excellence by local artists and is open to visitors Tuesdays through Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

San Diego Italian Film Festival to show six films in North County

San Diego Italian Film Festival returns to the North County, bringing six of the best films of recent Italian cinema. SDIFF will screen three films in April (April 13, 18 and 25) and three films in July. All films are in Italian with English subtitles, and all will be shown at the La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas. In these two series the SDIFF shares six wonderful films that will give audiences at least a taste of the variety to be found in Italian cinema. All six movies are crowd pleasers and award winners– we bring you humor, drama, charm and music! Every film in this series has been specially selected for a North County turn on the grande schermo – the big screen. Put them all on your calendar and bring your friends. The best way to see a great Italian film, with insights by those who know Italian culture, is to join us at the San Diego Italian Film Festival. La Paloma Theatre is located at 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101 Encinitas. For a list of shows, and times, visit http://www.lapalomatheatre.com/

Sanford-Burnham to hold Camp Bring It! at Del Mar Fairgrounds Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) will host its annual Bring It! event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on April 25 in support of stem cell research at the Institute. Former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will co-chair with founding chairs Stath and Terry Karras. This year’s theme, Camp Bring It!, will challenge guests with a variety of fun camp-themed games. This unique fundraising event opens with a networking reception attended by San Diego’s business A-listers. Then the games begin, with guests organized into teams, competing for the title of 2013 Bring It! Champion. Celebrating its fifth year, Bring It! is a sort of “ungala,” abandoning formal wear for a rowdy atmosphere and good-natured rivalry. Among its many strengths, Sanford-Burnham is known for its world-class capabilities in stem cell research. Sanford-Burnham researchers are harnessing the latest stem cell technology to tackle diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), brain tumors and heart disease, as well as spinal cord and brain injuries. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are offered to businesses wishing to reach an active, affluent audience. Tickets, sponsorships and event information are available at www. sanfordburnhamevents.org/bringit or by calling Karolyn Baker at (858) 795-5239.

Cuisine for a Cause: 32nd Annual Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala slated for Apr. 27 Award-winning chefs from San Diego and across the country will convene in La Jolla for a night of “Epicurean Elegance” and philanthropy on Saturday, April 27, at the 32nd annual Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala. Benefitting the University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center, the event will feature 11 prominent chefs preparing their signature hors d’oeuvres paired with fine wine. This year, all proceeds will support the cancer center’s visionary initiative MyAnswertoCancer, which uses DNA analysis to make personalized cancer treatment a reality. Following the cocktail reception, guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, program and dancing with live music by The Heroes. Tickets are $350 or $500 and sponsorships are available. For details and reservations, call (858) 246-1230 or visitwww.celebritychefscook.org. More information about UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center can be found at www.cancer.ucsd.edu.

Photo Video West to be held April 27-28 at DM Fairgrounds Photo Video West, the West Coast’s largest educational photo and video show taking place April 27-28 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, recently announced that the San Diego Filmmakers will take the spotlight at the event, showcasing local filmmakers’ works on both Saturday and Sunday, said Ken Loyst, co-producer of Photo Video West. Photo Video West serves as a forum for professional photographer and videographers to see the best brands, source for deals on equipment and gain valuable education from some of the best-known names in the industry. The two-day event also puts a greater emphasis on videography, offering educational seminars and how-to instruction on various video topics. Advance tickets for Photo Video West are $20 for a weekend pass and $12 for single day admission. For more information on Photo Video West and to purchase tickets, visit www. photovideowest.com.

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17th Annual Meet the Chefs of Del Mar is 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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Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary to hold ‘Brunch with the Birds’ Free Flight, Del Mar’s one of a kind bird sanctuary will be having its second annual spring fundraiser and membership drive, “Brunch with the Birds” on Sunday April 21. Please come discover the majestic family-friendly facility. All are welcome. You are invited to visit and become acquainted with Free Flight’s facility and enjoy light buffet and a glass of champagne! See the ways Free Flight benefits the community and engages the public with birds. Learn about the various outreach programs that Free Flight offers to the community. Become a member and be able to visit the birds all year long! A donation of $10 will allow you to come have brunch alongside the birds, and have a glass of champagne within our charming sanctuary in the heart of Del Mar. Proceeds support Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to the nurturing, rehabilitation and placement of companion birds and furthering avian education within the community. This event will be held at Free Flight, 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, on Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donation of $10 for brunch and glass of champagne. Call Free Flight at (858) 481-3148 or email at freeflightbirds@live.com with any questions.

Dolce Pane e Vino to hold Buster’s Memorial Car Show in RSF April 14 • Event benefits Wounded Warriors Project Dolce Pane e Vino will hold the 3rd Annual Buster’s Memorial Car show on Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. Open to the public, entrance to the event is free. This unique display of automobiles offers car buffs the opportunity to get up close to some rare beauties. Enthusiasts can expect to see nearly 100 cars and will feature some of the most iconic classics, lavish exotics and hot rods, including Roadsters, Cords, Ferraris, Phantom, MGB, Bentleys and many more. To register, call Steve Flowers at 858-832-1518. Dolce Pane e Vino is located at 16081 San Dieguito Road in the Del Rayo Shopping Center in Rancho Santa Fe. Visit www.dolcepaneevino.com

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First Tehyathon 5k Fundraiser, Inspiration Walk, and Celebration •C oncert is April 21 at Cathedral Catholic High School; This event is inspired by local San Diego teen Tehya, a Make-AWish recipient who lives with the challenges of Spina Bifida. As the year passed, she Cathedral Catholic High School, Outreach Through Dance, Feeding the Soul Foundation, and Make-A-Wish San Diego are all supporters of Tehya Foussat as she fulfills her vision to create a day of inspiration and celebration with Tehyathon, a 5K Fundraiser, an Inspiration Walk, and a Celebration Concert on Sunday, April 21. Doors open for the event at 1 p.m.; the sporting event starts at 2 p.m. and the concert ends at 8 p.m. The event will be held at Cathedral Catholic High School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, 92130. “When Make-A-Wish San Diego asked me what I wanted, it was easy to answer, I want to celebrate the people who have helped Tehyathon and to inspire others to make a difference in their communities,” said Tehya. “No matter what circumstances you are facing, you always have the choice to inspire people and to celebrate the wonderful things that are happening.” Tehyathon, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded by Tehya and her former teacher, Martin Reisert. Tehyathon was formed with the purpose of raising funds to increase awareness of a serious birth condition called Spina Bifida. The organization offers support to patients and their families who live with the challenges of Spina Bifida and its related conditions. In addition, they also focus on serving those in need with its Tenderness Totes Program. The event will feature Adaptive Sporting Events, including wheelchair races for our friends with medical or mobility challenges – celebrating and commemorating them as Honorary Tehyathon Athletes for the Day. There will be a minicarnival and a jumper for the kids, vendor booths, a variety of food trucks and snack booths available during the festivities. There will be lots of entertainment on the field during the races. The day will conclude by honoring the Tehyathon Athletes, volunteers, and donors with a Celebration Concert produced by Feeding the Soul Foundation and Outreach Through Dance, featuring inspirational speakers, singers from the San Diego music scene, high-energy hip-hop and contemporary dancers, and other performing artists. Charitable contributions and donations received

throughout the day will benefit the Tehyathon Tenderness Totes Program, which are “survival packs” for the homeless and anyone in need. Generous donations will allow Tehyathon to create and distribute more Totes within the community. With past support from our Athletes and Donors, Tehyathon has distributed over 600 Tenderness Totes to those who need them most. Our goal is to give away over 1000 totes by June 1, 2013. For more information, please visit www.tehyathon.com. Tehya was born with the most severe form of Spina Bifida. Lipomyelomeningocele occurs when the spinal cord is exposed through an opening in the spine, resulting in partial or complete paralysis of parts of the body. The paralysis may be so severe that the affected individual is unable to walk, and he or she may have other issues affecting neurological function. Tehya’s parents were told before she was born that she might have little to no quality of life. To that they replied, “Well thank goodness you are not in charge of her quality of life!” So she he grew up without boundaries and there was no activity or sport that was beyond her reach. Soon the girl who wasn’t supposed to walk became a competitive cheerleader, gymnast and swimmer. Even though she’s had multiple surgeries throughout her life, she thrived in her active environment and with the patient support of her gymnastics coach, she was able to tumble and cheer with her teammates. A few months after her third spinal cord surgery, her medical condition mysteriously deteriorated and she started to lose function. She was no longer able to walk or run, and she suffered from debilitating headaches, neck and back pain, and several other neurological deficits. She was no longer able to attend school regularly and was tutored at home. Once active with friends and after-school activities, she spent her days at doctor appointments and in bed with severe pain. After months of traveling and endless hours of research, Tehya and her parents were finally able to get the answers

Tehya that they needed from a specialist in New York. The recommendation was for Tehya to undergo a radical spinal cord surgery, but Tehya and her family decided to try alternative therapies before contemplating another serious operation. Through all of this, Tehya worked diligently through her pain, and although she missed many days of school due to severe pain and illness, she was able to maintain her 4.0 grade point average. She went on to run for ASB President and won the honor to represent her school.

continued to struggle through painful days, but she made it through and actually received two awards at her graduation ceremony. She received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence which is given to students who are able to maintain a 4.0 GPA. She also received the esteemed “Heart of Our School Award”, which is given to two students each year. This award recognized Tehya as someone who consistently displayed the “Six Pillars of Character” — trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Although Tehya has faced many obstacles in her life, she does not let those challenges stop her from enjoying herself, inspiring others, and participating in many activities. She hopes to make a difference in this world with her positive, uplifting attitude. She found her strength when it was so difficult to continue; she used her talents to compensate for her medical condition, and she is sharing her gifts to support the Spina Bifida community and provide loving care to the homeless and those in need.

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Free concert featuring Canyon Crest Academy musicians to be held April 21 The San Diego Chapter of the American Harp Society and Mission Trails Regional Park are sponsoring a free one-hour concert on Sunday, April 21. The 3 p.m. concert will feature two accomplished local musicians, Julia Marie Schorn, harpist, and Catherine Marie Marshall, flutist. Both are local residents and students at Canyon Crest Academy. The concert will also feature harpists Maho Morikawa and Christina Sumprer. Julia and Catherine will perform the Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto, Movement II, accompanied by Rebecca Ramirez on piano. The program will also feature a unique selection of harp pieces, including Sonatina for Harp by Sergiu Natra, Impromptu by Gabriel Faure, Le Rossignol by Franz Liszt, Sonata No.1 by John Parry, and Prelude and Sonatina by F.J. Naderman. Julia Marie Schorn, 18, is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy, where she is a member of the Instrumental Music Conservatory Program. Julia is the principal harpist of the Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia of the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. She is in her sixth year with the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. She has been selected for the prestigious CODA California All State Honors Orchestra the past two years. Julia is the president of the CCA Music Moves Community Service Club in which she organizes monthly community outreach performances, with other student musicians, vocalists, and dancers, primarily in nursing homes and settings where the homebound residents do not have the opportunity to attend concerts or recitals. Julia performs in many venues and enjoys performing with the St. Therese of Carmel Adult Choir. Julia began her musical studies on the piano at the age of 5. She began her

Julie Marie Schorn, harpist

studies on the pedal harp at age 12 under Sheila Sterling, retired principal harpist of the San Diego Symphony. She performs on a Salvi Apollo Concert Grand harp. Catherine Marie Marshall, 16, is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy and has been playing the flute for six years. She also enjoys playing piccolo and percussion. Catherine is first flute in the CCA Wind Ensemble and was principal flute in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s San Dieguito Union High School District Honor Band. She is also in the Instrumental Music Conservatory at Canyon Crest Academy, as well as Samba Corvo Brazilian drum line. Catherine has been playing flute weekly in the St. Therese of Carmel Teen Choir for the last four years, and recently started teaching flute as well. Catherine has studied with Dr. Elena Yarritu for the past four years. The concert will be held in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Theater, located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail San Diego, 92119, and will begin

Catherine Marie Marshall, flutist promptly at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Donations will be accepted. For more information, visit the Mission Trails Regional Park website: http://www.mtrp.org/, click Events â&#x20AC;&#x201C;News. For more information about Julia Marie Schorn, visit her website at: http://www.juliamarieharp. com.

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First Thursdays welcomes Marion Ross

ctress Marion Ross, a parttime resident of Cardiff, tailored her occasionally performed show of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poems and letters especially for the Del Mar Foundation’s April 4 First Thursdays presentation. M i l lions of fans know Ross for her 11-year Marion Ross portrayal of “Mrs. C” on the iconic TV show “Happy Days.” Her first love is the stage, and she received critical acclaim for her Broadway and national tour with Jean Stapleton in “Arsenic and Old Lace” and the national tour of “Steel Magnolias.” Last spring Ross played the grandmother in “Lost in Yonkers” in Toronto and recently returned from a three-month run of “The Games Afoot in Kansas City.” Among her many roles she has played Sally Field’s mother on TV’s “Brothers and Sisters,” Leslie Nielson’s wife in the movie “Superhero” and is the voice of Spongebob Squarepants’ grandma and Mrs. Lopart on Handy Manny. Ross received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — needless to say it was a fabulous evening with Marion Ross! For more information, visit www.delmarfoundation.org. PHOTOS AND REPORT BY TANYS EVANGELISTI

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Ocean Air Open House/Art Show

cean Air Elementary School held an extensive display of terrific student art at its Open House/Art Show on April 6. For more, visit www.delmartimes.net PHOTOS/JON CLARK

Fun outside the Ocean Air Open House/Art Show

Ryan shows his ‘Blue Snake.’

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Mason shows his ‘Black and White Snake.’

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NCL Senior Recognition Evening Congratulatory smiles and hugs overflowed as the 16 girls who comprise the 2013 Senior Class of the National Charity League’s San Diego del Norte Chapter were recognized for six years of philanthropy service during the Senior Recognition ceremony March 30 at the La Costa Resort and Spa. The evening, emceed by popular local personality Andrea Naversen, included a runway presentation of each Ticktocker, as they are known, in formal white gowns, beautifully set dinner tables and florals, a sentimental Father-Daughter dance, special recognition of the Senior Mothers and a Senior Service Award given to senior Gabrielle Rios for volunteering Sally, Grace and Jeff Busby the most hours over the six years. After the ceremony and dinner, a high energy dance party complete with a “candy bar” and DJ was held for friends and family in the ballroom. In addition to many other volunteer activities, the senior girls worked hard together on their Senior Project, completely repainting and furnishing several residential rooms at the Family Resource Center in Oceanside, which houses women transitioning back into society and which encourages the strength of family unity. As these Seniors go on to college they take with them a deep sense of community service, leadership skills and cultural experiences so that they can make a greater impact on our society in the future. The local chapter, whose mission is mothers and daughters serving the community together, was founded 22 years ago and includes members primarily from Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar/Carmel Valley and Solana Beach. The girls become Ticktockers in 7th grade and each year they volunteer service hours at a variety of organizations through the county including Camp Pendleton, Blind Community Center, Case de Amparo, San Pasqual Academy, Helen Woodward Animal Center and many more. Photos online: www. rsfreview.comPhotos/McKenzie Images

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Student Art at Torrey Hills

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Walk to End Genocide held in Carmel Valley

he second annual Walk to End Genocide was held at Ocean Air Community Park in Carmel Valley on April 7. The one-mile walk is held to raise awareness, support and hope for the survivors of genocide in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The walk is sponsored by and will support Jewish World Watch and was planned by a philanthropic young team of San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) sophomores: Zander Cowan, Naomi Suminski and Ilana Engel. Their first effort on the SDJA campus last year had 100 walkers and raised $5,000. For more, visit www.delmartimes.net

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North Coast Rep’s revival of ‘The Odd Couple’ plays for laughs BY DIANA SAENGER With more than 30 plays and almost the same number of movie scripts to his credit (most adapted from his plays) Neil Simon is one of A m e r i c a ’s most prolific writers. He’s received more Oscar and Tony nominations than any other writer. His comedy “The Odd Couple,” w h i c h earned Simon a Tony Award in 1965, is on stage at the North Coast Repertory Theatre through May 5. Taking on a show this iconic is a brave move said Louis Lotorto, a native of Seattle who portrays the neurotic, neat-freak news writer Felix, who moves in with his sloppy sportswriter friend Oscar. “It’s interesting that ‘The Odd Couple’ is getting a revival, as Neil Simon’s plays are rarely done in community theaters,” Lotorto said. “But David (Ellenstein, artistic director at NCRT) knows his show business. We met in Portland years ago and I was very excited to get a call (from him) to play Felix.” Lotorto said he was exposed to “The Odd Couple” as a child when his father, a community theater actor, had the role of Felix. “I went to many of the rehearsals, so I know the character well, but steeping into an iconic role is always a challenge,” Lotorto said. “You have to divorce yourself from the other actors who played those roles and carve out your own way. To

try to play Jack Lemon would be a disservice to the audience. And that’s tricky, as a lot of people may expect something similar to what they’re used to, and may be resistant to a different interpretation. You have to make it your own and also work with the other person on stage.” Lotorto said he’s is excited to work again with Andrew Barnicle, who is directing “The Odd Couple.” “We have a great cast,” Lotorto said. “Matt Thompson (Oscar) and I have a simpatico that I felt from the first day.” Lotorto added that a chance to work in a Simon play is an actor’s joy. “The best material out there is Shakespeare and Neil is the Shakespeare of the 20th century, in terms of writing and text. He’s an amazing craftsman who is able to blend very funny dialogue with real pathos, real situations and real topics. Behind the humor lies real pain, which I think comes from his own life. “Neil also deals with middle America, as does ‘The Odd Couple.’ It has a quick character identity with a lot of exposition, but it’s so well crafted, you don’t know it’s exposition. Before anyone speaks at the poker table, you know instantly the pecking order of these four poker players, due to the great character development by Neil.” Lotorto promised, “There will be raucous

Felix (Louis Lotorto) and Oscar (Matt Thompson) stand their ground in ‘The Odd Couple.’ PHOTO/KEN JACQUES

If you go What: “The Odd Couple” When: Matinees, evenings to May 5 Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach Tickets: $37-$54 Phone: (858) 481-1055 Website: northcoastrep.org laughter in this play … (real) belly laughs. In our production, and what Andy is good about, is (conveying) the real humanity underneath the humor, which audience members won’t shrug off an hour after the play ends. Maybe they will look at their relationship with a spouse or friend because the play also speaks to tolerance, acceptance, and working through the struggles of love in all aspects.”

Stacy McCarthy leads yoga class April 24 to benefit cancer research

Stacy McCarthy, founder of Yoga Namastacy, is hosting a fundraising yoga class benefiting City of Hope’s Yoga for Hope on Wednesday, April 24, from 9-10: 15 a.m. The class is open to the public and will be held at Pacific Sports Resort (formally known as Pacific Athletic Club or PAC) in Carmel Valley. This is McCarthy’s third year hosting donation event. The proceeds from the event benefit research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope, aiding the treatment and research center’s efforts to expand awareness of the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection when battling cancer, diabetes or HIV/AIDS. McCarthy’s goal in her yoga teachings and practice is to help balance the mind, body and soul while awakening the spirit. Many people undergoing treatment for cancer have found that the practice of yoga

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ulie’s Beachwear, which has been in business for 20 years with “resort, fashion, lounge and bikini wear from around the world,” hosted a spring soirée April 6 to welcome Charleston Shoes to its new home in Del Mar. The event featured live music; catering by Yosel of Date Catering and Millie’s Gelato by Chef Susan Sbicca; fabulous gift bags and raffle prizes and services from local Del Mar/Carmel Valley, Rancho Sante Fe and Solana Beach merchants; Body Sexy by Kelly: One year of personal training; SeiAloha: Pretty Wahinie Makeover Package: Brow shaping, c-facial, organic body bronzing and eye lash tint; Therapist Susan Scott: Free Massage; and Salon Del Mar: Hair Cut and Color by Robin Peters. Julie’s Beachwear is located at 1414 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014; 858-792-1359. For photos online, visit www.delmartimes.net. PHOTOS/JON CLARK

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Yosel Jacobo of Date Catering “You don’t want too much. I’ve had people get annihilated; They come up and take the microphone or take the auction item. It’s all about knowing when to play into it and when not to.” He’s done some events with as few as 30 people, as well as many with crowds that are 5,000 strong. He said he once did an event with four billionaires in attendance, and once there was at least a dozen private airplanes parked at Palomar Airport specifically for the event where he was auctioneering. Lewandowski said he has seen dinners go for $30,000 and furniture go for up to $250,000. Once, a gentleman who already owned more than 100 cars bid on and won another car in one of Lewandowski’s auctions. “I heard he gave it away before the event was even over,” he said. While it may seem as though he’s seen it all, auctioneering is only part of Lewandowski’s multifaceted career. On June 9, he will serve as the announcer at the opening match of the San Diego Polo Club’s 2013 season, and he will announce every Sunday until the season comes to a close. In addition, he travels

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Fictitious Business Name(s): Man Cave Billiards Located at: 3960 Del Mar Meadows, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 3/20/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Joshua David Wissehr, 3960 Del Mar Meadows, San Diego, CA 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/20/2013. Josh D. Wissehr, Owner. DM891. Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-008561 Fictitious Business Name(s): Ranch and Coast Rehab Located at: 155 15th St. #16, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box N, Del Mar, CA 92014. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was 08/05/2002. This business is hereby registered by the following: Sabonjian Speech Services,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-008406 Fictitious Business Name(s): Optometry Cabana Located at: 12925 El Camino Real, Suite 203, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 03/01/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Tania Stevens Optometrist PC, 12925 El Camino Real, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92130, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/21/2013. Igor Slony, V.P. CV449. Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013

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a. Cali Coast Industries b. CCI Located at: 7653 Mission Gorge Rd. Unit 60, San Diego, CA, 92120, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 7653 Mission Gorge Rd. Unit 60, San Diego, CA 92120. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The ďŹ rst day of business was 1/1/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Daniel Montes, 7653 Mission Gorge Rd. Unit 60, San Diego, CA 92120, #2. Jarod Carroll, 4110 Mt. Alifan Place Unit B, San Diego, CA 92111. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/20/2013. Jarod Carroll. CV447. Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-008445 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Harmony Interaction b. Corporate Triathlete Located at: 4140-160 Via Candidiz, San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The ďŹ rst day of business was 03/05/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Torrey Pines Group LLC, 4140-160 Via Candidiz, San Diego, CA 92130, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/21/2013. Renee I. Ramsdell, Member. CV446 Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-007580 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Solana Beach Chiropractic b. Solana Beach Chiropractic Clinic c. Solana Beach Sports and Wellness d. Solana Beach Sports and Wellness Clinic Located at: 634 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A

Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was 2/1/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Lichtman Chiropractic, Inc., 634 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/14/2013. Corey Lichtman, Pres./ Owner, LCI. DM886. Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-007741 Fictitious Business Name(s): Mead, van den Boom & Associates Located at: 13193 Polvera Ave., San Diego, CA, 92128, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 910272, San Diego, CA 92191. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Mead Consulting LLC, 13193 Polvera Avenue, San Diego, CA 92128, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/15/2013. Lisa Mead, President. CV445. Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-005595 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. La Vita Bella Rejuvenation b. Bella Vita Sana c. Life Force Body Awareness d. Life Mastery Systems e. Life Source Nutritional Foods f. Life Course g. Mastery Building Systems Located at: 1351 Camino Teresa, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 1684, Solana Beach, CA 92075. 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: Cynthia Soltero, 1351 Camino Teresa, Solana

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ISRAEL continued from page B6 The relationship with Rachel illustrates many of the connections Adopt a Family has—they go through all the emotions with the families they serve, the good times and the bad. “The connections made are very rewarding,” Pearlman said. “You go into it feeling like you will provide all the care and the nurturing but at the end it turns out that the people we’re helping give back as much as we give them. It’s a beautiful reciprocation. The connections are so wonderful, it’s been really special.” Adopt a Family additionally tries to do one community-wide project a year. Last year, they donated

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Addison named one of the 2013 ‘Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.’ Addison at The Grand Del Mar has been designated as one of the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S. in GAYOT.com’s just-released 2013 Annual Restaurant Issue. It is the only restaurant in San Diego to receive this industry kudo and is one of only eight dining venues in California to be named by the internationally renowned guide to dining, hotels, travel and lifestyle. “An exceptional experience awaits diners at the opulently decorated Addison. Famous for his creativity, Chef William Bradley has superbly mastered the classical French technique in which he incorporates his own personal touch to prepare unique dishes,” said Sophie Gayot. Gayot.com’s website describes the judging process saying that “to earn a coveted slot on the Top 40 list, a restaurant needs to create a faultless alchemy of culinary imagination, unwavering technique and exemplary execution. We applaud the top toques whose passion year after year keeps them boldly inventive.” “We are proud to be included on this carefully curated list of gold standard dining designations once again,” said Thomas Voss, president of The Grand Del Mar. He added, “Addison’s executive chef/director William Bradley and his talented team certainly deserve this distinction and are to be congratulated for their ongoing professionalism and dedication.” Visit the www.TheGrandDelMar.com.

Work at Home Business Expo is April 20-21 The Work at Home Business and Franchise (WaHB) Expo is returning to the Del Mar Fairgrounds on April 20-21 to offer free tools and resources to start-up and established homebased business owners. There is no cost for admission to the event when you register early online at www.wahbexpo.com. Admission will be $5 at the door. For more information, visit www.wahbexpo.com.

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whisking egg whites for a lemon meringue pie. While duck eggs contain different proportions of amino acids, they tend to be a less offensive food allergen. Many people with hen egg allergies or sensitivities have been found to tolerate (and enjoy) duck eggs beautifully. (Standing advice: If you have a chicken egg allergy, check with your doctor before eating duck eggs).

BY CATHARINE KAUFMAN A die-hard eggovore, I never met one I didn’t love. Scrambled, hard boiled, over easy, poached, Rocky Mountain toast, frittatas, omelets and deviled. Of course, we’re talking about chicken eggs, right? But the latest egg on the celebrity chef’s radar, and dubbed by Bon Appétit magazine as one of the 25 hottest trends this year is the duck egg. That’s no yolk. Here’s an egg primer so you can choose between the hen house and the duck farm. Quack, quack! Albumin Alert While hen’s eggs are nature’s almost perfect package, they represent the most common food allergy in children, snagging roughly 2.5 percent. This allergy to either the white, yolk or both is usually outgrown by age 5, but can be a nasty one. A friend of mine has a son who is so allergic to albumin (the protein in egg whites), that he developed an asthmatic reaction when he merely stepped foot into the kitchen as she was

The Mighty Ducks Eggs Duck eggs trump their hen counterparts in nutritional value, in part as they are better endowed, particularly in terms of the yolk volume. The large, thick white surrounding the rich golden orb together contain one-third more calcium than chick’s eggs, five times the amount of stress-relieving B vitamins, three times as much iron, twice the amount of Vitamin A and folate, along with more protein, selenium, and potassium. Down Side of Duck Perhaps too much of a good thing, along with the large stand-up yolk comes a higher lipid or fat content than chicken eggs. So for the cholesterol-conscious duck eggs aren’t the best choice. And since ducks aren’t as fruitful as chicks with seasonal laying habits (depending on the breed, many lay in the spring until early summer), this translates to a significantly higher cost. The Shell Game Duck egg shells won’t win a beauty contest, as they tend to be mottled, some with beige, pale blue or greenish tinges (also depending on the breed). But duck eggs will win the strong shell contest, thick and sturdy, they require a heftier hand to break. For this reason, they also have a longer shelf life than chick’s eggs, and can be kept up to six weeks in the fridge. Let’s Get Cracking Duck eggs have a rich, distinct flavor and texture, and require a little extra cooking time due to the largesse of the yolk. Ideal for baking, they yield fluffy and moist short cakes, breads and muffins, flakey, buttery pastries, and luxurious mousses, soufflés and crème brulees. Whip up a puffy prima vera frittata, goat cheese and spinach scramble, and seafood salads garnished with hard boiled or poached duck eggs. Cook’s tip: Use one duck egg for two chicken eggs. Duck Eggs for Sale If you look, you will find, particularly at natural food, Asian or farmers markets. You can order them on line all year at duckeggs.com, Metzer Farms in Gonzales, or as an add-in for customers subscribing to the shareholder delivery bags at Seabreeze Organic Farms in Carmel Valley (for a $1.50 each).

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The Marine Room’s Executive Chef Bernard Guillas graciously shares his beloved grandma’s favorite duck egg recipe. Bon appétit! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced pancetta 1 cup chopped leeks, white part only 1/2 cup sliced shallots 1/2 cup finely diced celery root 2 cups sliced local King oyster mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves 6 duck eggs 3/4 cup crème fraîche 1 tablespoon minced chives 1/4 cup grated Mimolette cheese (or aged Parmesan) 1 toasted French baguette Method: Add olive oil to

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Step 3: Fill roasting pan with 1-1/2 inches of water. Water should go half way up the side of the mini cocotte. Bring water to simmer. Place each cocotte into pan. Cook 10-15 minutes or until egg whites are opaque. Remove cocottes from roasting pan. Garnish with chopped chives and Mimolette. Serve with baguette. (Serves 6.)

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COSTA RICA continued from page B1 was no more than a dream at the time because Blumkin didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money. However, when he returned to his coffee farm that day by boat after viewing that majestic parcel, things fell into place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; waiting for him were two Costa Rican neighbors and a man from San Francisco who offered to buy his coffee farm. Blumkin jumped at the opportunity and bought the rainforest plot, where he lived for several years making a living off coldpressed coconut oil before returning to Nebraska in the early 1980s to help with the family furniture business. All the while, the indigenous family who lived there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; well before Blumkin did â&#x20AC;&#x201D; took care of the area, keeping it safe and healthy. They made sure the land wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t violated, deforested or squatted, and Blumkin went back several times a year to check in as well. But after a while, Blumkin said it seemed as if the land deserved more than one owner watching over it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the years progressed, I knew how impor-

tant the land was to Costa Rica,â&#x20AC;? Blumkin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just seemed like we needed to step up the level of stewardship.â&#x20AC;? Blumkin moved to San Diego in 1988 to start his company, Outrageous Rugs International, which still to this day is open on Miramar Road, and he began seeking out entities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as the Omaha Zoo and the University of Arizona â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that may be interested in having the land donated to them for educational purposes. While the zoo officials visited the property and gave his offer much attention, they ultimately advised Blumkin to start a nonprofit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which he eventually did. O2 For Life was founded in 1998. The name was suggested by Blumkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Costa Rican-born sons and reflected the educational and camping-style outings the organization offers to kids young and old, both in Costa Rica and the United States, as well as the fact that the rainforests give the planet O2 (oxygen) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for life. Blumkin said the nonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals are to both protect the Osa region property and educate the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future stewards. He said this is especially necessary in Costa Rica, where kids live among the rain-

forest but are not taught about conservation and preservation in school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have this phenomenal place, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do any good unless people can experience it in some form,â&#x20AC;? Blumkin said, adding that the nonprofit works with at least three grade schools and one high school in the Osa region, and each year graduating students have the opportunity to travel by boat to the remote O2 For Life Reserve to experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;total rainforest immersion.â&#x20AC;? Kids from high schools in San Diego and around the U.S. have also participated, with about 100 students going per year. Still running his rug business, Blumkin said O2 For Life serves as a way to let him give back, and his wife of 20 years, Cindy, is no doubt cut from that same philanthropic cloth. The owner of Art N Soul on 101 in Encinitas quit her real estate career about five years ago to open the nonprofit volunteer-run art boutique, which gives amateur local artists both a platform to sell their work and be seen. The shop donates all of its proceeds to about a handful of charities that Cindy chooses each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to choose the smaller grassroots charities

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Gallagher & Gallagher honored with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20 Year Legend Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; David M. Cabot, CEO of Prudential California Realty, announced that Michael and Elaine Gallagher have earned the prestigious â&#x20AC;&#x153;20 Year Legend Award.â&#x20AC;? The award recognizes market-leading agents who have won the Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle award on 20 occasions during their career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Michael and Elaine have consistently ranked at the top of our industry,â&#x20AC;? said Cabot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have led the Del Mar office for many years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pleasure to once again congratulate them for their incredible sales achievements.â&#x20AC;? As Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle award winners for 20 consecutive years, Michael and Elaine Gallagher have consistently ranked at the top 1 percent of more than 54,000 Prudential agents nationwide. With a majority of their business originating from referrals and repeat transactions, they attribute their success to their focus on the goals of their clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Michael and Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive spirit and dedication to provide their clients with professional excellence have contributed to Prudentialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing as an industry leader and helped to make us the number one real estate brokerage in San Diego,â&#x20AC;? added Cabot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a talent for passing on the benefits of their experience to their clients, and their knowledge of real estate is extensive.â&#x20AC;? The Gallaghers were honored for their outstanding sales performance at Prudential Real Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national convention, which was recently held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nebecause the small ones can really make a huge impact in what they are able to achieve with the funding we can provide them,â&#x20AC;? said Cindy, adding that the shop brings in as much as $2,000 that gets donated each month. Cindy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a dime off of the endeavor, and said she is simply happy to be at a place in her career in which she can give back. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also one of the main organizers of O2 For Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fundraiser on April 28, which will feature

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Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 775-5231

$1,450,000 4BR/2.5BA

6856 Los Vientos Serenos Bruce Smitham-Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 922-2731

$1,585,000 4BR/3BA

16825 Via De Santa Fe Janet Lawless Christ-Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 335-7700

$1,699,000 5BR/4.5BA

6840 Paseo Delicias Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm K.Ann Brizolis/host: T.Hardebeck/M.Stone-Prudential (858) 756-6355

$2,495,000 3BR/3.5BA

15740 Puerta Del Sol Janet Lawless Christ-Coldwell Banker

$3,490,000 6BR/7.5BA

4540 Los Pinos Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm K.Ann Brizolis/host: D. Henry-Prudential CA Realty (858) 756-6355

$3,900,000-$4,445,876 7030 Caminito De Conejos 4BR/4.5BA Gary Wildeson-Prudential CA Realty

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 335-7700

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 692-0242

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NORTH COAST

April 11, 2013

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