Seaside Courier — March 2015 by Maggie Avants

Who do you know in Solana Beach? Rachel Zahn Guest columnist

his is the second in a series of interviews with notable residents of this unique and charming seaside city. Each interview will conclude with the series of questions made famous by James Lipton of “Inside the Actor’s Studio.”

LOCAL NEWS Encinitas lawsuit

New to the event this year was a Kid Ventures Kids Zone obstacle course. (Photo by Michele Friszell)

Council, city attorney disagree; outside firm hired. Page 3

LOCAL NEWS Good morning!

Cardiff store to mark 40 years of peace, love and good vibrations. Page 9

SPORTS Oceanside High School football coach

In memory: Hearts for Hope 5K supports terminally ill children

glorious morning in Carlsbad greeted more than 1,000 walkers, runners and spectators at the sixth annual Hearts for Hope 5K Run/Walk, held Feb. 7 at Poinsettia Park.

Meet Peter Zahn, city councilman

Thorp Foundation, which pro-

Q Rachel Zahn: Thank you for

resource support to families whose children suffer from lifethreatening illnesses, diseases and disorders. Brad and Beth Thorp started the foundation six years ago when their 18-year-old son, Mitchell, died after suffering a painful, undiagnosed illness for Mitchell could no longer walk seeing. The pain in his head was so severe that no medi-

Councilman Peter Zahn

Runners depart from the starting line of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation’s sixth annual “Hearts for Hope” 5K, Feb. 7, 2015. (Photo by Michele Friszell)

cine helped. He went through myoclonic seizures due to the constant pain. None of the many hospitals or doctors could heal

“When we went through our tragedy, the community rallied around us and we wanted to give back while honoring Mitchell’s

his excruciating pain.

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this interview, Mr. Zahn. Right up front we need to share with readers that you and I have been married for more than three decades. If I had to, I could probably ask and answer the interview questions myself, but then we’d be missing something — you. So come to Solana Beach? Why did you choose it as your home?

A Peter Zahn: We bought a

home here in 2006, after wanting SEE ZAHN PAGE 14

Daily News Cafe dishes up 25 years Thomas K. Arnold David Rodriguez named Coach John Carroll's successor. Page 12

ALSO INSIDE Around Town .............................. 2 Opinion / Commentary ............... 4 Sea Creatures ............................. 5 Pet of the Month ........................ 7 Home & Garden .......................... 8 Business Notes ........................... 10 North County Notables .............. 11 Music Notes ................................ 12

Staff writer

ith few exceptions, the lifespan of restaurants isn’t long. That’s why when a dining spot celebrates any anniversary in the double digits, it’s worth noting. And the owner must be doing something right, because the dining-out thing’s got to be really, really good to keep their attention for more than

three or four years. One Carlsbad landmark, a short hop from the new “Carlsbad” sign hanging over the old coastal highway, is gearing up for its silver anniversary this month. The Daily News Cafe, on the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard, turns 25 on March 19. That’s 25 years of serving breakfast and lunch from a menu that still features many of the original items, like SEE CAFE PAGE 7

Robert “Bob” Ruane (center), owner of Daily News Cafe, is pictured with some of his employees. (Photo by Gary Sagunsky)

CALENDAR

AROUND TOWN DON’T MISS

THESE UPCOMING

EVENTS AROUND NORTH COUNTY MAR. 15

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The fourth annual North County St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival sponsored by Robert Franks State Farm Agency is Sunday, March 15, in Vista’s historic downtown area on Indiana Avenue and Main Street. Vista Village Pub will serve a traditional breakfast, then the parade is from 11 a.m. to noon. Live entertainment begins at noon on the main stage, with music from Irish band the Humble Hooligans from noon - 2 p.m. and American Fiddle Rocker’s Lexington Field from 2 - 4 p.m. For the kids, there will be an activities tent, bounce houses and a bungee jump. For more information, visit Vvba.org.

MAR. 2122

Weidner’s Gardens Veggie Fest

Whether you’re planting a half-acre garden, a few raised beds, or just some potted herbs, the Herb and Veggie Festival has the plants, products, and information you need to succeed this spring. With seminars, demonstrations, free food and music, this two-day event on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 is fun for the whole family. Weidner’s Gardens is located at 695 Normandy Road in Encinitas. For more information, visit Weidners.com.

MAR. 22

Olivenhain Meeting Hall 120th anniversary celebration

A celebration to mark the 120th anniversary of Olivenhain Meeting Hall is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. The celebration will be a festive, informative and family-friendly event featuring docent-led tours of the Hall and grounds, period music, costumists in authentic 1890s attire, historical photographs, info graphics, videos, vintage ice cream, pony rides for kids, and Olivenhain memorabilia. The Hall is located at 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road in the Olivenhain community of Encinitas.

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MAR. 29

Kid’s Day at the Flower Fields

A P R. 3

Oceanside’s First Friday Arts Walk

Kid’s Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad is a day full of fun activities for kids, including arts and crafts, face painting and Ronald McDonald. There also is a Sweet Pea Maze, Santa’s Playground and live music. Don’t miss this great day full of fun for kids. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch opened is 2015 season The Flower Fields in Carlsbad (Courtesy photo) on March 1, remaining open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until May 10 at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad. For more infor-

Friday of each month, with vibrant arts, performances, music, poetry, activities, food, and fun for all ages — all free. For more information, visit Oceansideartwalk.org.

A P R. 4

Easter Egg Hunts

Grab the baskets — don’t forget the kids — for annual egg hunts offered free of charge Saturday, April 4 in these coastal North County cities: Encinitas: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ecke Sports Park, 278 Saxony Road Carlsbad: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road Del Mar: 10:30 a.m., Seagrove Park, 15th Street and Coast Boulevard Oceanside: 10 a.m., Buddy Todd Park, 2800 Mesa Dr. Solana Beach: 10:30 a.m., La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave.

APR. 11

Tea with the Queen

Join Community Resource Center at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 for its 20th annual Traditional English Tea and Silent Auction, to be held at Solana supports domestic violence prevention and education. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Crcncc.org.

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Encinitas Council, city attorney disagree over BIA lawsuit

LOCAL NEWS

Thomas K.

Arnold

Staff writer

here was dissension in the ranks over the city of Encinitas’ response to a lawsuit from the Building Industry Association (BIA) over its tinkering with rules related to “density bonus” housing projects. Deputy Mayor Catherine Blakespear during a Feb. 18 Council meeting let slip that during a closed session discussion City Attorney Glenn Sabine did not agree with the Council’s direction. The Council earlier in February voted to bring in outside counsel to defend itself against the suit,

Encinitas Deputy Mayor Catherine Blakespear is pictured during a City Council meeting. (Photo by Maggie Avants)

has brought in a Bay Area law LLP, according to a substituAsked to elaborate, City Council members and Sabine either did not respond to an emailed request or issued a terse “no comment,” with Councilman Mark Muir adding, “I cannot respond about closed session discussions — that would be irresponsible and illegal.” Even Blakespear, who spilled place, won’t elaborate. “I can’t respond substantively to your question because the subject matter is something we’re discussing in closed session,” she wrote in an email. The Council during the closed-session meeting voted unanimously to direct its lawyers to continue to defend the city against the BIA lawsuit, which accuses the city of unfairly and illegally binding developers’ hands through a series of policy changes enacted over the summer. Density bonus is a state law that allows a property owner to increase density — the number of housing units — on their land above the city-permitted maximum (under the city’s General Plan) if a percentage of these homes are reserved for lowincome residents or seniors. The Council voted over the summer to alter some of its poli-

Encinitas City Attorney Glenn Sabine is pictured during a City Council meeting. (Photo by Maggie Avants)

cies, in response to complaints by residents that developers are using the density bonus law as an excuse to build too many homes on relatively small parcels of land, thus destroying the community character. Actions the Council took to rein in developers include requiring affordable-housing units to be at least 75 percent as big as their market-price counterparts and demanding that developers who seek waivers from developand physical documentation. The Council also mandated that in calculating the maximum allowable residential units under the General Plan, city code be changed so that fractional units are rounded down to the next whole number, instead of up, as

has been the case in the past — a much less developer-friendly interpretation. The city, according to its website, concedes that it is required to follow all aspects of the state density bonus law, citing a clause in the California Constitution that states, “A jurisdiction may not enact local laws that conwhat the legislature intends to authorize.” The BIA lawsuit accuses the city of Encinitas of doing precisely that, maintaining that the new city rules hinder development. Borre Winckel, president and Diego chapter of the BIA, could not be reached for comment as of press time.

COMMENTARY

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COUNTERPOINT:

POINT:

It’s a bad apple of an idea for Encinitas Encinitas is back Encinitas expand the experiment, to its roots, right as Shaffer and her cronies ineviThomas K. tably will seek to do — medians where it belongs Arnold Opinion

I have nothing against fruit trees. I have about a dozen myself, and love the fact that here in Southern California we can grow healthy, organic — and non-GMO — oranges, lemons, limes and other fruits pretty much year-round. Yet everything has a place, and city medians and parks are not the place for fruit trees or vegetables. This is why I disagree so vehemently with the decision by the Encinitas City Council to give preliminary approval to planting a grove of fruit trees in Glen Park. The 3-2 council vote, I am afraid, opens up the city to a whole lot more of this silliness. It’s seen as a pilot project of sorts, in line with previous sentiments expressed by former Councilwoman Teresa Barth — to whom the grove is dedicated — of a network of edible plants, scattered on city property so the hungry and the homeless can have something to eat. It’s part of a national “urban food forest” trend embraced by cities such as Seattle’s seven-acre Beacon Food Forest, the nation’s largest forageable space, with everything from plum, apple, and walnut trees, to berry bushes, herbs and vegetables. Barth ally Lisa Shaffer, who is still on the council, also champions fruit trees on public land, saying they provide snacks for pedestrians and a food resource for local residents. unless you look at the side effects. For starters, fruit trees are messy, high-maintenance and rather short — three traits city landscape architects tend to avoid. Sending out crews to trim, prune and rake costs money, and Encinitas, at least as I understand ing with surplus cash. Another down side is the fact that fruit, both hanging and rotting, attracts rats, raccoons and other critters. That’s not something you necessarily want in a park with a children’s playground and picnic facilities, not to mention — should

(think: road kill) and other random strips of public land. And then there’s the homeless equation: the groves of fruit trees are likely to draw more homeless to the area, not just to eat but also to hang out, sleep, urinate and maybe even defecate in the area. Some cities that have already gone the urban food forest route are rethinking the wisdom of their decision. In Virginia Beach, Virginia, city crews in November 2013 removed a stand of Bradford pear trees along a stretch of roadway because the branches were too weak and city leaders feared they could damage passing cars during storms. In Emmaus, Pennsylvania, pear trees were removed from the sides of the borough’s main thoroughfare because they dropped fruit and debris and created slippery spots on the sidewalks. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that in some urban food forest cities, the open harvest policy that allows anyone to pick and eat fruit for free “has opened doors for opportunists. Some orchards have been picked clean. Others have lost whole trees to thieves who have dug them up and dragged them away. Many orchards are now fenced.” Even Seattle’s Beacon Food Forest, which relies heavily on volkinks as its food-bearing plants mature: the working poor, who fruits and vegetables, don’t have time to volunteer in the garden, while the better-off lot that does

need free food. “I worry about it,” BFF cofounder Glenn Herlihy told the Seattle Weekly in March 2014. “If you’re working two jobs and have a family, you don’t have time to volunteer at the community garden.” There’s a reason most cities, Encinitas included, currently hibit fruit trees from being planted on public land. It simply makes no sense.

August Strumm Guest columnist

“Jus’ let me get out to California where I can pick me an orange when I want it.” — Grampa Joad The John Steinbeck quotation above illustrates a glorious aspect of our heritage as Californians: we are fortunate to live in a place where food is plentiful, where fruits grow on trees all year round. I hope we will continue to celebrate our good fortune in the spirit of generosity, not hide the fruits of it away like miserable misers. has a storied past as an agricultural community. Younger folks may not be aware of it, but it was once called the Flower Capital of the World, where 90 percent of the world’s poinsettias were grown, where created. If there ever was a community that should be part of the urban food forest movement, it’s Encinitas. So, I applaud City Council members Lisa Shaffer, Catherine Blakespear and Tony Kranz for voting to embark upon Encinitas’ pilot urban food forest program. Yes, the trees to be planted at Glen Park are part of a pilot program. This means if any problems were to arise —and they won’t — the program would simply not be expanded. Of course, there are opponents, as there are to every good idea suggested. They worry about fruit rotting on the ground and what it might cost to keep the garden clean. It’s important to remember, however, that all trees, whether fruit-bearing or not, drop something on the ground, seeds or fruit. Most of us have had experience raking leaves

in the fall, and anyone who has lived in Southern California long enough will have had experience with palm fronds landing on the roof during a storm. Pine needles and pine cones are further examples. These are tree products that need to be cleaned up, and they’re not even edible. Opponents worry the fruit will attract rodents. But there are simple and effective ways of dealing with that. For example, owl boxes could be mounted in the trees. Once owls move in, the rodents stay away. I’ve also heard the argument that the fruit would attract homeless people, to which I would offer the following: The reason our communities are populated with homeless people is that we have failed them, allowing them to fall through gaping holes in our social safety net. This has been going on, by the way, since the 1980s, when policies of the Reagan Administration forced thousands of mentally unstable people onto the streets. Keep in mind, too, that many homeless are veterans. It seems to me, the least we can do for them is provide the opportunity to eat a piece of free fruit now and then. If you think about it; that we have failed these poor souls as we have and are then also too stingy to allow them a piece of fruit — well, that’s a pretty shameful statement about us. As for the care of the trees, it’s unlikely they will require much more tending than any other trees. In the event they do, I’m sure there are volunteer groups who would love to donate time to make such a worthwhile proposition viable. And yes, it’s true that some people will pick more fruit than others. It’s also true that, while we all pay highway taxes, some people use the roads more often than others. These are not the kinds of arguments that should stop a good idea from coming to fruition. The arguments against urban food forests come from extremist, contemporary conservative philosophy. This is the same thinking that makes a point of denying immigration access to abandoned children at our borders; the same thinking that hopes to deny medical coverage to the poor; the same thinking that refuses to increase taxes on those who own yachts at the expense of the wellbeing of our working and middle classes. It’s a meanspirited philosophy, one that ignores the basic teachings of grace and compassion advocated by every religion on the planet. It’s a school of thought that seems to be telling Grandpa Joad to get his ass back to the Dust Bowl without that orange he so wants.

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Sea Creatures: Still a champion Chris

Ahrens Columnist

dinated and excel in every other sport, and still never master the subtle timing required to ride a wave well. And, anyone who has ever tried it soon realizes that switching stance on a surfboard maneuvers. Sixties-plus-year-old Dale Dobson switches so effortlessly that I have never known if he was goofy foot (right foot forward) or regular foot (left foot forward.) Dobson, who grew up in and around La Jolla, apparently learned to switch from king of the Pipeline, Butch Van Artsdalen. Proving it a great rarity to master switching stance, I can only think of one other surfer, Hawaiian born Jock Sutherland, who was ever Artsdalen and and Dobson. through surf magazines; he was regularly featured in living color. It wasn’t until the mid-1970s, that I started to understand what a wave genius he really Windansea and beyond, Dobson dominated whatever break he happened to ride. Unlike many surf stars at the time, Dobson had easily made the mid-1960s transition from longboards to shortboards. Still, by the mid-1980s it seemed that its course. He was approaching his 40s by then and while still brilliant in the water, the surf media was naturally focused on new blood. Then something occurred that gave Dobson and other stars of his era another shot at stardom. Termed the Longboard Renaissance, ‘60s style longboards again roared back into the lineup with Dobson as one of its leaders as he reached a second peak, this time on 9-footplus boards that took him to the winner’s circle in every surf contest he entered. I can still recall the day I

Dale Dobson with his with his own model board he reconditioned. (Photo by Chris Ahrens)

paddled out to Cardiff and watched him do things I had never seen on a nine-six. It was around that time, in the early 1990s when I found myself working as the announcer for many of the local surf contests while at the helm of the longboard magazine, Longboarder. Because of my work and my in the lineup with Dobson, to Few could touch him in those days and it would be a while until kids like Kevin Connely and Joel Tudor would eventually catch and surpass him. By then Dobson had been hovering world for nearly four decades. Sometime in the 1980s, collecting old longboards became popular and restoration of them turned into a business.

Requiring steady hands, great attention to detail, and a vast knowledge of the era and the materials needed, Dobson showed himself the master of his craft as he patched, glossed forgotten craft until they again looked showroom new. A few years ago, somebody gave me an old and battered Dale Dobson Surfboard. It had some loose, so it hung out in the rafters of my garage collecting dust until I gave it to Dobson. A few months later he reappeared at my door to reveal the restored surfboard. It was beautiful. It soon occurred to me that it took a great deal of work before that surfboard could once again take its place at the head of most any lineup. Not many boards get that chance. Neither do their riders.

HEALTHY LIVING

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Ingredients for a healthy meal. (Photo by Chris Ahrens)

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then chicken, then small bits of beef to what I ate. Eventually, I settled on a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables with small amounts of animal protein. Recently, I began adding supplements as well as foraging for wild foods. Of course, everything could soon change. For now, though, at the age of 66, I am in good health. I feel I owe much of that to eating as organically as possible. Once in a while I will wolf down the fattest hamburger I a few beers. I rarely get backaches. I never get headaches, constipation or diarrhea. I drink mostly Kangen water, coconut water and a little juice. I nip at the wine bottle on rare occasion. I am a non-smoker of anything and do no drugs, over-the-counter or otherwise. Since the age of 20 I have practiced Hatha Yoga for about 10 minutes a day. I walk three miles, three days a week, lift some light weights, swim in the summer, and surf about twice a week. I dance poorly,

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can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in good health. Even as a kid I eschewed sugar and canned meat in favor of yogurt and wheat germ. By 1950s’ standards, I was a weirdo. By the mid 1960s, my healthy inclinations were not considered quite so strange. Around that same time, I began experimenting with various healthy diets, including sugarfree, macrobiotic, vegetarian and vegan. None of those worked out too well for me personally, so I began gradually

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of mentors like 72-year-old Mickey Munoz, who, in answer to my question: “What’s the secret to longevity?” answered, “Keep moving.” I read about an hour each morning, meditate on the Scriptures at night, and try to learn something new each day. I try to forgive those who have wronged me and try to apologize when I wrong someone else. I admit that I have many faults and am about as far from perfect as it is possible to be. I laugh and cry and hang out with kids, especially my adorable grandchildren. I carry a yoyo with me along with some kids’ toys I give away. I listen to classical music and try to be open to other musical expressions, even though I generally don’t claim to understand rap. I go to doctors only when I am sick, and my main physician is Hawaiianborn Akoni Apana, whose “Hawaiian Power Flow,” tunes me up whenever I’m banged up. I am somewhat overweight and continually try to lose the excess before saying, “screw it” and binging on whatever I like. That never lasts more than a week before I get back to eating right. I continue to be interested in health matters, and modify something that works. My intent is not to brag about any of this, but to say that I have experimented with a variety of methods in the hope of improving my health, and I hope to pass on the best of these ideas to you, my readers. My goals are to live well and long, and die quickly and quietly. I am not sure how out, but so far they seem attainable. Until then, stay tuned to this column and I’ll tell you what I learn from the various health practitioners I encounter. Here’s to your health!

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LOCAL NEWS

Pet of the Month

Name: Judy Age: 3 years old Gender: Spayed Female Breed: American Bulldog/English Bulldog mix Adoption Fee: $145

Daily News Cafe

CAFE, FROM PAGE 1 A tasty, reliable menu — and the California omelet. The owners, Robert and Linda a policy of using only the freshest ingredients — isn’t the only Ruane, are originals, as well. Robert Ruane, who turns 63 factor behind the Daily News this year, is a longtime Southern Cafe’s longevity, Ruane said. He Californian who was working as gives a nod to the restaurant’s an electrician. He noticed that location, on the busy coastal after the Royal Palms Hotel was highway a block from the beach, torn down in the early 1980s to as well as his staff, which has make way for a new hotel and grown from seven in 1990 to 26. “The staff is a big part of it; adjoining retail center, a prime corner spot kept changing hands. we have several employees who - have been with me for 25 years,” taurants on the spot between he said. “I’ve very proud of the 1985 and 1990,” Ruane said. “We people we have working with us. saw something open and close so Customer service is really key.” Ruane also credits the city many times and after about the third time we thought, let’s try of Carlsbad for beautifying the this ourselves, let’s do a casual beachfront village and adding breakfast, lunch and dinner cafe- sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as the multi-directional crossstyle place.” Originally the restaurant was walk in front of his business and, called The Deli News, “sort of a of course, the new Carlsbad sign. “The upgrades play on words,” the city has Ruane recalled, done have “but that got conreally make it fusing; people more of a walkwho wanted a ing community, deli found out and that really that’s not what we helps,” Ruane were, while those said. “We have who wanted a cafe a lot of customwere a little put ers who come off by the ‘deli’ in from as far away the name.” as Shadowridge So the Deli [in Vista], and of News Cafe course we have became the a lot of people Daily News Cafe who have time— an approprishares on the ate switch, given —Robert Ruane resort property that Ruane’s who have been father, Dick, was a longtime newspaperman who coming here for 20 years, so used to run the El Centro bureau we’ve seen their kids grow up for the San Diego Union newspa- while they’re on vacation here.” The Daily News Cafe is a per (now U-T San Diego). Except for dropping dinner six family affair. Both of Ruane’s two months after the cafe opened, children were born since the resnot much has changed at the taurant opened and have spent Daily News Cafe over the last time working there. His daughter, almost 20, has 25 years — a common characteristic among restaurants that now gone off to college, while his have been open for a long time, son, 23, “spread his wings” after from the Musso and Frank Grill working at the Daily News Cafe in Hollywood to Rudford’s and for several years and is now working at a restaurant in San Diego. Nati’s in San Diego. As for retirement, don’t count “Breakfast and lunch are pretty much known things,” said Ruane out — at least, not yet. “I want to step away from it Ruane, who was born in Eureka but has spent most of his life in and empower the staff that I Southern California. “Breakfast, have to take care of things more in particular, is one of those real in my absence,” he said, “but comforting meals. We mix it up a I think I have to be here more bit — we try to listen to our cus- than I really do have to be here. tomers when they request certain Retirement sounds great, but things; we do value their input — this is a real hands-on, people but I have a copy of our original business, and I really like the menu and our new menu, and face time with my customers and there are still certain items that catching up with people. “Working here, a block from are the same, like the California omelet and the Rancho Grande the beach, how could you not like going to work?” Greek omelet.”

“Working here, a block from the beach, how could you not like going to work?”

cal exam, vaccinations, spay and microchip. Find your best friend at Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, or log on to SDpets.org. Call 760-753-6413 for more information or to sponsor a pet until it’s adopted. Kennels and Cattery Judy are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Other happenings at Rancho Coastal Humane Society: K9 Veterans Day is Friday, March 13. RCHS is the home of the only private Military Working Dog Memorial west of the Mississippi. Contact us for more information about how you can honor those who stood in harm’s way on four paws or two feet. Spring Animal Camp runs March 30 through April 10 at RCHS. The theme is “Re-cycle, Re-use, and Respect.” Campers enjoy hands-on experiences with animals and learn ways to preserve the planet. Space

Judy is the Seaside Courier Pet of the Month at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 3-year-old, 68-pound, American Bulldog/English Bulldog mix. The care providers in the kennels describe Judy as a “goofball.” She has a ton of love to give and is happy to kiss anyone who wants to be kissed. (Beware: Her kisses are a little bit sloppy.) Judy gets along well with other dogs, but she would probably prefer to be the only dog living in her home so she can get all the attention that she’s been missing. She doesn’t realize that she’s a big dog and she can be a little bit clumsy when greeting people. She would do OK in a family with kids 8 years or older. She’s always ready for a tummy rub or a nap, snuggled next to you on the couch. The $145 adoption fee for Judy includes medi- for more information.

HOME & GARDEN

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Gardening Ideas From Evelyn

Save money, grow what you eat Evelyn Weidner Columnist

ou want to have fresh tasty vegetables right from the back yard; you want to pick the basil for your pesto sauce or the cilantro that goes with every Mexican dish. You also want to get the most savings out of your vegetable space, whether it’s large or small. I’m from the old school - I like to save money. You can save some real money by growing your own vegetables; you can save even more money by growing the right herbs and vegetables. plant something of everything, but many homes today have limited space. Here are my words of wisdom: plant wisely, harvest wisely, eat wisely and your pocketbook and body will thank you. Grow the herbs and vegetables that really save you some dollars on what you are paying at the grocery checkout counter. Here are the top vegetables and herbs that will save you money:

Herbs Herbs top the list. No matter how large or small your garden space is, you always have room for herb pots. Two or three big pots will assure you of the right herb at the right time for only pennies. Fresh is best when you are adding herbs and you can’t get much fresher than right outside your door. The most useful herbs? Basil tops my list. Plant the green and the purple. I look up recipes calling for basil to optimize my investment. Next on my list is parsley and then cilantro. After that thyme, oregano and rosemary. And I have to have dill for all the salmon. Lots of herbs and vegetables

Mykos mycorrhiza will make all the difference. Harvest wisely. Herbs and vegetables grow incredibly fast in the summer months. Pick often to keep them growing. Pick your herbs to keep them out of bloom. The exception is oregano. There are some oreganos with such A zucchini squash that is 4 inches long today can be 20 inches long in three days; if you have more than you can use,

because you always learn something new. Weidner’s Gardens is hosting a two-day Herb and Veggie Fest, March 21-22. It’s two days packed with local expert speakers, along with free hotdogs for lunch. Bring your notebook or iPad and get ready for some really useful information. There will be a cooking class on Saturday, March 21, taught by Ms. Klibs — also known as Mary Drolle — with her award-

to share with. Tomatoes have Evelyn Weidner (Courtesy photo)

do double duty; they are good to eat and they attract butfennel and dill make a big show and are a host to the beautiful

Peppers Peppers, especially the yellows and red sweet peppers, average $2.99 a pound at the store. Green peppers are always cheaper. Plant them all if you have the space; otherwise, plant the specialty varieties.

Squash The hard winter squashes like butternut, Hubbard and spaghetti are heavy and usually cost at least 99 cents a pound. From your garden, they’ll cost you maybe 10 cents. Plant them anytime, even mid-season. When you pick them, store them in a cool garage spot. You will be eating wisely because winter squashes are loaded with all sorts of good healthy things and taste so good baked with a healthy topping of butter.

Lettuce The gourmet lettuces do so well from early spring until mid-summer. These are cut-andgrow-again leaf lettuce plants. Small spaces are great for let-

tuce. But with the hot summer weather, lettuce goes away.

Tomatoes Tomatoes, of course — at least three kinds. One cherry or grape, one medium slicing tomato and one of the purple or special heirloom types to have something different. Love tomatoes? Plant lots of different varieties

Cucumbers Plant two or three cucumbers, but only one zucchini squash. You will get mildew, so as soon as the mildew gets bad, replant with some new ones.

Green beans Green beans are often forgotten but they are great for summer gardens. Bush or climbing, the newer varieties don’t even have strings. Pick them often so they keep producing.

No corn; no melons Forget the corn unless you have a big garden. Also forget the melons if you live along the coast. None of the melons will be sweet enough because it never gets warm enough; no heat, no sweet! Plant wisely. Vegetables need soil with lots of natural organic material plus the right fertilizers. Add extra soil amendment; some

they are grown just a little bit on the drier side. Also, tomatoes taste better unrefrigerated. Expect some failures. There are lots of diseases and viruses that you have no control over. Keeping the A backyard garden: good for your pocketbook and your tomato foliage health. (Photo by Nat West via Flickr) off the ground helps. Also watch out for cat- winning Lavender Lima Bean erpillars and that big tomato White Chocolate Bars. She is an horn worm. Keep the non-toxic expert on spicing so have your Bt spray handy. questions ready. The more veggies and herbs Also on Saturday, Karen you eat, the healthier you will Greenwald will speak about heirbe. Homegrown always tastes loom and other tomatoes and how better. You will truly be a gar- to best grow them. den-to-table person. On Sunday, March 22, learn Stumped for ideas on how to about herbs and spring veguse your garden bounty? Just etables from Roy Wilburn. Google the vegetable name along He is the hands-on, practical vegetable person at Sunshine of new and creative ways to use Care in Poway. Wilburn offers those green goodies. (I can get so practical knowledge that you carried away looking at all those can really use; he has it and is great recipes that I forget to eat happy to share. the ones I have.) Weidner’s Gardens is located at Lastly, but most importantly, 695 Normandy Road in Encinitas. become an educated home veg- Go to Weidners.com for all the etable gardener by learning from details. Please say hello, and don’t local experts. There are many forget to pick up a free basil plant classes to choose from, especially during the Herb and Veggie Fest. in the spring. Go to more than one Good Gardening to you all.

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hen I asked why Cardiff novelty store owner Darreld Kitaen named his business Good Morning, he replied, “Everyone wants a good morning.” Since October 1975, there have been countless good mornings for the shopkeeper at 126 Aberdeen Drive. As the 40th anniversary of the store approaches, Kitaen described his humble beginnings. He recalled driving up from San Diego—on what he says was his last car ride by himself—in 1951 1947 Ford, when gas was still 27 cents a gallon. He ended up at Cardiff State Beach, where he sat envisioning and contemplating what he wanted to do with his life. He began selling items along the coastal railroad tracks from Cardiff to Leucadia. At one time, he occupied the building that is now Las Olas Mexican restaurant on Coast Highway. He has been in his present location for 35 years. Inside, there are so many treasures to discover: peace, love and good vibrations. As one enters the store, it’s like being transported back in time to the ‘60s and ‘70s. The smell of incense permeates the air; there is even The items for sale are unique; some are antique and all are very special. Tie-dyed shirts and trolls are very popular

items—the trolls especially for out his father. He works seven third- through sixth-graders, days a week between the two Kitaen said, nothing that his businesses. oldest troll is 79 years old. Once, when Darreld was in It’s a shopping experience the hospital, Rick got a crash unlike any other; it’s almost spir- course in running the store. His itual. Kitaen is a very interesting father gave him directions over man, full of stories that take one the phone. Rick also created the back, make one think, touch store’s Facebook page, “Good one’s heart and make one under- Morning Cardiff-by-the-Sea,” stand life just a little better than which consists of beautiful sunbefore walking the door. Some items in the massive inventory are local, while others are from as far away as India. Some are also from artists whom Kitaen has featured in his store for years. Store owner Darreld Kitaen (right) is pictured with his son, While he a Rick Kitaen (left). (Photo via Facebook) consummate salesman and storyteller, his sets and videos of Cardiff. willingness to help those in need Even if one doesn’t purchase an is inspiring. item—which is rare—no one will “…Whatever you are short, leave the store empty handed. that’s how credit is started,” When they leave, they are leavhe was overheard saying to a ing with a piece of history. customer. So stop by to say hi to the Kitaen occasionally extends father-son duo and for a onean opportunity for others to sell of-a-kind shopping experience. items at the Good Morning store, Hours of operation are: 9 a.m. a way in which he has helped to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and many in the community. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers may also get the on Thursday and Friday; 11 chance to meet Rick Kitaen, a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday; who is Darreld’s son. Rick has closed Sunday. Darreld works worked nearby at VG Donut the morning shift, while Rick and Bakery for 33 years, but often relieves his father during remains devoted to helping the afternoon.

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Village Park real estate developer, Encinitas 101 welcomes new executive director The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association maverick joins ARAMCO group recently announced the selection of a new execuThe ARAMCO Group of Carlsbad recently welcomed Jack Dimond. Dimond comes to ARAMCO with 48 years of experience. A California native, Dimond has been part of teams that have built entire communities, and major parts of cities—including Village Park in Encinitas—from raw land. He has physically built the homes and defended his projects from lawsuits brought by plaintiffs including most every federal agency and Jack H. Dimond (Courtesy photo) the largest environmental groups in U.S., according to news release. Mehran Aram, President of the ARAMCO Group said, “I love this industry. I recognize the same verve in Mr. Dimond. This is why we are so excited to make him part of the team here, as his expertise will help us serve our clients best.” Along with his distinguished career in real estate, Dimond, born in 1936, started acting at the age of 5. Twists and turns made him part of the original Broadway cast of “Peter Pan” alongside Boris Karloff. Dimond started attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology at age 15 in hopes of being an astrophysicist during his East Coastbased early life. His time in Los Angeles allowed him to stop investigating the physics of stars but the metaphysics of what is beyond them: Dimond graduated University of Southern California with a degree in philosophy and a minor in architecture. He is married to Janet “Jan” Hall of La Mesa. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day. He served in The ARAMCO Group is excited to welcome such a maverick to the team. He will help San Diego’s seniors—a bounteous, vital and in their retirements, the news release stated.

tive director, Thora Guthrie. “I am honored and thrilled to be chosen to help guide the downtown 101 corridor through the upcoming years of growth,” Guthrie said. “My passion for Encinitas drove me to seek the director position. It’s an exciting time here, with lots of new opportunities to enhance business, while carefully preserving our unique beach town atmosphere.” Guthrie brings extensive communications experience to E101, including marketing, advertising and design, public relations and community leadership, according to a news release. She became the CEO of the Escondido Downtown Business Association in 2009 where she also served as editor of the Escondido City Magazine. She recently served as marketing director for San Diego and Escondido companies. Guthrie’s immediate plans include seeking opportunities to develop long-term strategic partnerships to increase E101’s effectiveness in the community, while meeting the mission and goals of E101 MainStreet. She will be working closely with business and property owners as well as residents to seek more input and discuss new ideas and solutions to enhancing the downtown Encinitas community.

19 luxury lots sold in Encinitas Homebuilder Davidson Communities of Del Mar has purchased 19 undeveloped residential lots in Encinitas for approximately $7.5 million, according to real estate services provider Land Advisors

Thora Guthrie (Courtesy photo)

“We are excited to have Thora join us and look forward to her leading us into the next decade,” said Board of Directors President John DeWald. “She brings a great deal of relevant experience as well as a strong passion for Encinitas. We have been lucky to have Dody Crawford’s leadership these last eight years and thank her for her hard work. She will be stepping back but not away from an active role in downtown. We have many challenges facing us and are lucky to have a great staff supporting us during these exciting times.”

Organization, which handled the transaction. The seller of the lots, in a development known as The Enclave at Encinitas, was New Urban West Inc. of Santa Monica. The deal was brokered by David Landes, The lots are located off Berryman Canyon Road, near the intersection of El Camino Real and Tennis Club Drive in the southern portion of Encinitas.

The Enclave at Encinitas (Courtesy photo)

5993 and 5999 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad (Courtesy photo)

Lincoln Property Company buys Carlsbad office park A two-building, 68,392-squarefoot research and development sold for $11.9 million. Lincoln Property Company purchased the two coastal Carlsbad buildings, located at 5993 and 5999 Avenida Encinas, which were 80 percent occupied at the time of purchase. “We are excited about this most recent purchase in the most prominent and visible coastal location in Carlsbad,” said Brig Black, Southern California executive vice president for Lincoln Property Company. “We plan to complete substantial upgrades to the landscaping, exteriors and interiors of the buildings to attract creative and lifestyleoriented tenants.” The two-building office

property, located just west of Interstate 5 off Palomar Airport Road, is in close proximity to the beach as well as retail and restaurant destinations. Rick Reeder and Aric Stark of DTZ represented both buyer and seller in the transaction. The acquisition marks Lincoln Property Company’s fourth purchase in North County in the past year. A few months ago, it acquired the three-building, 81,118-square foot Research Center Plaza, also in Carlsbad, located at 232, 2234 and 2236 Rutherford Road. Throughout Southern California, Lincoln Property Company owns and manages more than 12 million square retail property.

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NORTH COUNTY NOTABLES

Encinitas Elks member turns 100 Local Encinitas Elks member Fred Schneider turned 100 years old on Feb. 28. Born before World War I, in 1915 in Detroit, Kansas, Schneider has lived through the dust bowl of 1936, seen the invention of the radio, and survived two wives. After losing his 71 acres of corn in 1936, Schneider dropped out of high school and moved to California in search of a better life. He landed a job at Farmer Brothers Coffee as a loading dock worker and eventually become the plant manager. In 1971, Schneider became a member of the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge. After relocating to Encinitas in 1979, he transferred his membership to the Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243. He has been awarded a lifetime membership with the Elks. At age 92, Schneider felt he had done almost everything he wanted in life— except receiving his high school diploma. So he returned to school, completed his education and earned his

Fred Schneider (Courtesy photo)

diploma from San Dieguito Adult School. Schneider is very active in the community; locals might even run into him at the home improvement store, where he buys supplies for his tractor building hobby. He lives on his own and still drives. When asked what his secret was to a long and healthy life, Schneider said: “Lots of coffee and beautiful women!” The Encinitas Elks Lodge host-

ing a birthday bash for Schneider, complete with a full dinner prepared and served by Marines from Camp Pendleton and of course, birthday cake. The Elks organization is a zation which donates hundreds of thousand of dollars to charities, schools and veterans each year. As their major state charity project, California-Hawaii Elks provide therapy to disabled children who would otherwise go without. Weekly community events include Wednesday night bingo, Thursday dinners and Friday night dances, with free dance instruction prior to the start of the dance. The Encinitas Elks group is currently accepting new member applications. To National Organization go to Elks.org. For information about the local Encinitas Lodge, visit Encinitaselks.org or call 480430-4760.

Governor appoints former Del Mar mayor to county fair board The former mayor of Del Mar was appointed Feb. 27 by Gov. Jerry Brown to the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which is the board that oversees the county fairgrounds. Lee Haydu, 66, was mayor of Del Mar in 2013-14, and served on the City Council beginning in 2010. She also administrated the medical practice of her husband, Dr. Paul Haydu, until he died in 2013. The Democrat previously was a sales representative at LXR Medical Supplies, Konica Medical Corp. and Cambridge Medical Instruments from 1980 to 1982. The other appointee was

Lee Haydu (Photo by maggie Avants)

Pierre Sleiman, 28, the founder and CEO of Go Green Agriculture Inc. and a member of the San Diego County Farm

Bureau Board of Directors. The position does not require is no compensation.

Oceanside’s Chambliss inducted into Breitbard Hall of Fame Chris Chambliss, an alumnus of Oceanside High School, where he was a multi-sport star, was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions’ Breitbard Hall of Fame, alongside LaDainian “LT” Tomlinson and Tony Clark. Chambliss, this year’s veteran selection, is best remembered for hitting the tie-breaking home run in the bottom of the ninth of the 1976 American League Championship Series, giving pennant since 1964. He won two World Series titles with the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978 and four more times as a coach in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000. After playing on the MiraCosta

College and UCLA baseball teams, Chambliss went on a 17-year major league baseball career during which time he compiled a .279 batting average with 185 home runs and 972 RBI. The Breitbard Hall of Fame, established in 1953 by Robert Breitbard, honors athletes who have excelled athletically in San Diego or who are native San Diegans and have achieved athletic fame elsewhere. Since 1953, the Breitbard Hall of Fame has inducted 140 members representing 20 sports. New members are inducted each February at the Salute to the Champions dinner. To be inducted into the Breitbard Hall of Fame is the ultimate accolade for a local athlete.

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This month’s not-to-miss live music events

By Jen Van Tieghem 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19: Shake Before Us and The Schitzophonics at Boar Cross’n, Carlsbad. Free before 9 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m. This midweek party features a double bill of local garage rock talents. Mod rockers Shake Before Us have as much fashion style as they do musical chops. Their second album, “Radio Time Bomb,” is full of riotous tunes with crashing drums, killer keys and more. If you like your music fuzzy and danceable, you may want to pick it up on vinyl. Also thrashing the stage that night will be The Schitzophonics. If you haven’t seen singer/guitarist Pat Beers’ wild signature moves, don’t miss out! 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad. BoarCrossn.net. 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 26: Brawley’s BarRoom Ball with Brawley, Alex Woodard and Sam Outlaw at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. $10-18. titular band Brawley features talented songstress Nena Anderson along with guitar virtuoso Adrian Demain and several other players.

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Former assistant coach returns to lead OHS football

new head football coach has been selected for Oceanside High School. For eight seasons, David Rodriguez served as an assistant on the coaching staff of legendary Oceanside High School football Coach John Carroll. On Feb. 26, the school announced that he has been named the successor to Carroll who, during his 26 years on the sidelines, built the OHS program into one of the Rodriguez coached in Oceanside from 1995 through 2003. He reunites with OHS after spending the past six years as the head coach at Sahuarita High School, a campus just south of Tucson, Arizona, with an enrollment of about 900 students. “My objective is to continue

the course of excellence in the the lives of the student athletes at Oceanside High School,” said Rodriguez. During his six years in the desert, Rodriguez led his Mustangs to a 36-9 record. This past season he was named the 2014 Division IV Section II Coach of the Year. He was also tabbed with Coach of the Year honors by the Arizona Daily Star. His coaching record includes back-to-back league titles, two undefeated regular seasons, three playoff appearances and the distinction of leading his past 10 years. —Contributed content

David Rodriguez (Courtesy photo)

party should be a fun one—you may want to take Friday off. 143 South Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. BellyUp.com. 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28: Paul Dateh at Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad. $15-20. MoMM plays host to some of the most interesting shows to pass through town, and this is no exception. To call Paul Dateh “multitalented” would be an understatement. The violinist, singer and composer is also host of various online media. Dateh is known for crafting hip hop violin songs and has seen wildly positive responses from his YouTube videos. For this show, Dateh will be joined by Yeuda Ben-Atar, a producer, performer, and student of electronic music — making for a unique evening of entertainment blending classic and contemporary styles. 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad. MuseumOfMakingMusic.org. 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 11: Tiffany Jane and The Kicks at Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas. Free. Consummate show woman, Tiffany Jane leads her band with ease and grace. The pint-sized singer packs a surprising wallop with her strong pipes and attention-grabbing charisma. From blues to pop to soul, this band is as enthralling on originals as they are when covering other artists. Keep an ear out for their rendition of Duffy’s “Mercy”— it’s a jazzed up showstopper. 136 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. PeabodysRocks.com.

Out of the Woods Pick of the Month 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 26: A Tribute to the Zombies with Bart Mendoza, Normandie Wilson and more at Bar Pink. Free. This show promises to bring in a veritable who’s who of the San Diego music scene. Local musician and journalist Bart Mendoza will host the show featuring the music of legendary British rockers The Zombies, plus tunes by Rod Ardent and Colin Blumstone. the show are: Normandie Wilson, Shake Before Us, Diana Death (Chinese Rocks), and many more. Plus, the show is free! And Bar Pink has some of the cheapest drinks in town (cash only). 3829 30th St., North Park. BarPink.com.

Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary members and spouses visit the new Pegasus Rising facilities near Lake Wohlford. (Left to Right: Suzanne Sutton, Radia Bencheikh, Lou & George Sousa, Susan & Mark Hennenfent, and Ellen Griffin.) (Courtesy photo)

Pegasus Rising: Rotarians support program that helps veterans heal

el Mar-Solana Beach Rotarians recently visited the new site of the Pegasus Rising Project, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization supported by DMSB Rotary. Pegasus Rising enlists the aid of horses in helping veterans heal from PostTraumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury and be reintegrated into their civilian and family lives. The purpose of the Rotary visit was to acquaint additional Rotary members with Pegasus Rising’s new site near Lake Wohlford and to the veterans who were benmembers may have been a little uncertain about the program’s

Pegasus Rising several years ago, each visit there with the volunteers and veterans has reinforced the good work that Pegasus Rising does. As one volunteer (who has helped feed and muck the horses for six years) has said, “It’s an amazing feeling to be a part of helping the people who [have helped] protect our country.” All Rotary members

Rotarians and volunteers interact with a few of the horses at the Pegasus Rising Project’s facility, with a view of the surroundings near Lake Wohlford east of Escondido.

who returned from the visit agreed that this is a worthy cause to support with funding and individual volunteer time. Information about The Pegasus Rising Project can be found at Pegasusrising.org. Contact them about volunteering viaInquiry@ pegasusrising.org. An annual estate sale to support the program is planned April 18 in the Encinitas/ Leucadia North County area. To donate items for drop-off or pick up, email malorio@

hotmail.com. Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary members are business, professional and civic-minded individuals who meet regularly to form personal and business relationships, have fun working on service projects together, and make our community and world a better place for all. See DMSBRotary.com, or contact Paul Butler at 619-559-3213 or info@DMSBRotary.com. —Contributed content

SeasideCourier.com — March 11 - April 8, 2015 obstacle course — has grown every year, raising more than $160,000 for families in their greatest time memory,” Beth said. “We know of need. how hard it is on the families From every dollar donated, 90 faced with these terrible circum- cents goes directly to the children stances and we are privileged to and MTF programs. be able to help.” “We are overwhelmed at the generosity of the community,” Brad said. “With the support we are able to assist more families on the waiting list.” Indeed, many families commented that they would not have made it without the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. In addiBrad and Beth Thorp are pictured with Carlsbad Mayor tion to the Matt Hall on race day. (Photo by Michele Friszell) annual 5K, the Mitchell Thorp The event — which featured a Foundation organizes the Pillars new course for runners and walk- of Hope Fashion Show in the fall, ers, chip-timed run, retired Naval honoring doctors who have helped Special Warfare SEAL Jim Woods MTF children. and two other sky jumpers, live To learn more or to make a bands and a health and wellness donation, visit Mitchellthorp.org. expo, as well as new activities such as the Kid Ventures Kids Zone —Contributed content

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CHILDREN, FROM PAGE 1

Live Theatre: ‘Anna in the Tropics’ runs at AVO Playhouse

oonlight Stage Productions concludes its winter season with the Pulitzer-prize winning drama, “Anna in the Tropics.” Performances run March 12 - 29 at the AVO Playhouse, 303 Main St. in Vista. Carlos Mendoza directs this evocative drama by Nilo Cruz who received the Pulitzer in 2003. Passion, betrayal and tradition are at the forefront of this play that tells the story of a family of Cuban immigrant cigar makers in Tampa, Florida, in the late 1920s. Their lives are upended when a handsome lectore brings Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina” Moonlight Stage Productions presents “Anna into the family business. in the Tropics,” March 12-29 “In the morning the lectores read from newspaper articles, in the afternoon they read from the proletarian press, and the last part of the day was saved for the sweet delicacy of the novel,” playwright Cruz explained about the role of the lectore in Cuban cottage industries. “Besides providing literary escape, the lectores were instrumental in facilitating awareness and mobilizing change in the workplace and the larger political arena...cigar workers were able to escape the monotony of manual labor through literary reveries.” “It struck me one day at rehearsal that this play is about all kinds of love,” Mendoza said. “Forgiving love, understanding love, and even misguided, unrequited love. We are taught that love is supposed to be very straightforward: a boy and girl fall in love and live happily ever after. But that is not the case. As much as there are good times there are bad times, arguments, struggles, indiscretions and even pain. Love adapts and evolves, and it stops being so straightforward. As Conchita quotes in the play, ‘If there are as many minds as there are heads, then there are as many kinds of love as there are hearts.’” Featured in the cast are Michael Cortez, Jordan Deleon, Manny Fernandes, Steven Lone, Debbie Nicastro, Daniel Novoa and Melba Novoa. The production staff includes N. Dixon Fish (scenic design), Paul A. Canaletti, Jr. (lighting design), Jim Zadai (sound design), Carlotta Malone (costume design), Bonnie Durben (properties) and Eden Michel (stage manager). Tickets are priced between $24 - $32, and are on sale at the VisTix —Contributed content

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14 ZAHN, FROM PAGE 1 to live here for years. Solana Beach has a great beach vibe, combined with a family-friendly quality. You As soon as we were able to move here, we did. It’s the greatest town in the USA, bar none!

Q Rachel: When did you become

involved with community issues? What drew you to local politics? Peter: We moved here at the height of the Prop. A election campaign to place limits on “mansionization.” I believed the measure made good sense, so I jumped in to help inform voters about its merits. Later, I was elected to the board of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and joined the team to produce Fiesta del Sol — one of our iconic Solana Beach traditions. In the process I came to know many of the City Council members and staff. I wanted to contribute to the city as it faced growing challenges, so when the opportunity to run for City Council came in 2012, I stepped up.

Rachel: Public service is a big time commitment, and it’s largely volunteerism. What motivates you to keep doing it? Peter: Preserving our ter quality of life takes hard work — by many people. It’s important that all of us serve to better our society in some way, and I’m a believer in “think global, act local.” Our world community is made up of countless backyards. I am fortunate to be able to serve in local government and play a part in our city’s future.

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Q Rachel: What does it feel

like to be a public person in local politics? How does your family feel about it? Peter: It’s a privilege to hear from and represent Solana Beach residents concerned about all kinds of issues. Our family jokes about how enthusiastic I tend to be about talking to folks and gathering opinions. It’s a part of the job that I love. Fortunately, we have a solid local city government, and that makes my work smoother. We have three grown kids who love coming home to Solana Beach. We hope they choose to settle their families here someday. It’s important that we keep our town attractive to their generation, and to those who follow.

Rachel: What issues do you see as the greatest priorities for Solana Beach moving forward? Peter: Maintaining our beach lifestyle and community character are tremendous concerns. Over the years, the Council has done a great job focusing on smart-growth projects, while strengthening our city’s infrastructure and keeping a close eye on costs. In a sense, we are victims of our own success, attracting ever-larger development projects. More development — both commercial and residential — will come before the Council in the years ahead. We want projects that enhance the day-to-day lives of our residents, as well as those of our visitors.

Q Rachel: What do you want

the outside community to know

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about Solana Beach that they may not know? Any fun facts come to mind? Peter: Our business community is coming back from the great recession. Look at the Cedros Design District, and the wonderful progress we’ve made on Highway 101. We also offer some of the best microbrews and locally made wines in the county. Big-time acts like Jimmy Buffett perform regularly at the Belly Up. And how about the successful campaign to preserve the Harbaugh Seaside Trails adjacent to the San Elijo Lagoon!

And now, The 10 Questions: 1. What is your favorite word?

Can 2. What is your least favorite word? Cannot 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? The Great Outdoors 4. What turns you off? Bad attitudes 5. What is your favorite curse word? Oh crap! 6. What sound or noise do you love? Ocean waves 7. What sound or noise do you hate? Car alarms 8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? River raft guide 9. What profession would you not like to do? Lion tamer 10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? “Just kidding!”

Plans are underway to transform the former Pacific View Elementary School site in Encinitas to a living arts museum. (Photo credit City of Encinitas)

Encinitas Council dubs Pacific View site ‘living arts museum’ Maggie

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he opening of the former

School site in Encinitas as an arts center drew closer to reality last month. Encinitas City Council voted unanimously Feb. 11 in favor of the interim use of the site as a living arts museum. Councilwoman Lisa Shaffer, who served alongside Councilman Tony Kranz on the Subcommittee, explained that a museum closely aligns with the current zoning regulations of the property as well as the vision developed over the course of three public meetings. Modern day museums are places where art, history, and culture meld, Shaffer said. She used the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History, the Lux Art Institute in Encinitas, and the Oceanside Museum as examples. “We are proposing a living museum focusing on our local arts community and possibly indoor small scale performances,” Shaffer said. Escrow on the city’s $10-million purchase of the 3rd Street site from the Encinitas Union School District closed in December 2014. To date, the city has spent about $61,000 on site assessment, which revealed no glaring structural problems, according to a report prepared for Council. On Feb. 11, Council agreed to allot another $20,000 for ongoing site maintenance through June, as well as up to $75,000 for architectural design plans. The plans would be used by city staff to develop a request for proposal to solicit organizations interested in overseeing of the property.

Mayor Kristin Gaspar and Councilman Mark Muir stopped short of approving a subcommittee recommendation to immediately budget $500,000 for the project. They argued, and ultimately won consensus, that while the halfmillion in funding was savings realized from the city’s annual debt service on the purchase, the money should be moved to the general fund. “I hesitate putting money into a project that we are going to be tearing down at some point,” Muir said. Instead, he said the project should be prioritized along with others as part of the city’s upcoming budget process. As for the long-term vision for the property, Council acknowledged that it will be included in the city’s arts master plan, which is due for completion early in 2016. More than a dozen members of the public spoke at the meeting, many of whom supported the interim use for the property. “It is important we make the property usable while we work out the details,” said resident Kathleen Leis. “...We are doing this for ourselves, but we are also doing this for our future.” Resident Glen Johnson agreed. “I am happy to see it is happening and proceeding. Build it and they will come,” Johnson said. Others in the audience weren’t so thrilled. Resident Albert Mercado to generate revenue from the site, such as private education. “My disappointment with limiting the uses to a living museum is that it will do little to offset the taxpayers’ annual payments of bonds,” Mercado said. “I would like the city to consider expanding the living museum to include educational uses.”

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