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BY KAREN BILLINGGrading has begun and the

construction fence is now up on Garden Communities’ develop-ment of 384 new housing units on Calle Mar de Mariposa and East Ocean Air Drive in Torrey Hills.

The fence, which will be up for the duration of the project, was painted tan instead of blue, accord-ing to the Torrey Hills Community Planning Board’s specifications and will be touched up when it gets dirty during the process, another request the developers have agreed

to.Project engineer John Leppert

stopped by the planning board’s April 17 meeting to give an update on the development. Many of the board’s concerns regarded traffic and pedestrian safety as the site is so close to Torrey Hills School. Lep-pert said safety is of the upmost im-portance and they are in contact with the Torrey Hills principal and so far everything seems to be going “satisfactory.”

“We’ve tried to be up front and

BY CLAIRE [email protected]

Solana Beach has joined San Clemente and Laguna Beach in tak-ing a stand on safety issues associat-ed with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

The City Council on April 11 voted 4-0, with Mayor Joe Kellejian abstaining, to write a letter to feder-

al officials outlining demands in hopes of keeping the seaside nucle-ar plant and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in check. This move comes amid growing national con-cern over unusual wear to the plant’s tubing. The facility has been shut down for more than two months, and Southern California Edison, the plant operator, an-nounced April 12 in a statement that even more tubing damage in


The 22nd District Agri-cultural Association is sus-pending cooperation with the City of Del Mar in set-tling an environmental law-suit against the fairgrounds operating board, announced the entity on April 13.

“We can’t in good con-science move forward with any other cooperative ef-forts,” said ag. board Presi-dent Adam Day. “They pre-sented to us a set of deal points in February, which our board quickly and unan-imously approved. We have since been waiting for a

draft agreement that we fi-nally got on [April 6] and, unfortunately, that draft doesn’t reflect the deal points as originally pro-posed, and they are so far out of whack that we had no choice but to reject that draft.”

The fair board has been

in negotiations with Del Mar, Solana Beach and the San Diego River Park Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to settle the lawsuit, which was filed last June over the Fair-grounds Master Plan Envi-ronmental Impact Report (EIR). The stakeholders agreed in February to settle-

ment terms such as imple-menting a joint public trans-portation shuttle to mitigate traffic impacts during the fair.

The Ag. Board met on April 10 to discuss the draft, and on April 13 the board is-


Del Mar is amid a com-plex process of creating a de-velopment vision for the fairgrounds, but city officials are having a hard time rally-ing the input of all local stakeholders, namely the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the 22nd District Agri-cultural Association, which operates the fairgrounds.

In February, the city sent letters to the City of So-lana Beach, the Ag. Board, the City of San Diego, San Diego County, San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Au-thority and SANDAG invit-ing them to participate in the creation of a Local

Coastal Program Amend-ment (LCPA), which would outline future goals and de-velopment parameters for the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Del Mar planning manager Adam Birnbaum said a fol-low-up letter was sent a few weeks ago.

“We invited the region-al participants to join with us so that we would get in-put and perspective from all aspects before making a fi-nal decision,” said Mayor Carl Hilliard. “I, for one, wouldn’t be open to a dis-cussion that would change our process. We’ve laid it out, we’ve invited people to participate and they can or

DM pushes plan for fairgrounds’ future

■ Del Mar Heights student artwork showcased.

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■ New Sharp Mary Birch CEO thrives on interaction with staff, patients.

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■ Preparedness is key for Coast Guard rescue swimmer.

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Grading started for Torrey Hills projectSolana Beach addresses safety issues at San Onofre nuclear plant

Ag. board cuts off cooperation with Del Mar

SEE PROJECT, PAGE 6SEE NUCLEAR, PAGE 6

SEE FAIRGROUNDS, PAGE 6

SEE AG. BOARD, PAGE 6

22nd District president says city strayed from deal points in possible litigation settlement

Council votes to send letter to federal officials

Fashion show and spring tea

Carol Kerridge, Arlene Lighthall and Mary Ann Emerson enjoy Del Mar Community Connection’s fashion show and spring tea held recently at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. See page B16. Photo/Jon Clark

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BY SUZANNE EVANS Del Mar Mesa resident Elizabeth Rabbitt received an

unwelcome warning recently, a city code enforcement no-tice concerning her three-lot, nearly six acres property, cit-ing “illegal grading near fragile habitat.” Rabbitt purchased the first acres in 1994, and the last acre two years ago.

“It boils down to a citation stating that 2.14 acres of the property have endangered habitat that needs to be re-stored,” Rabbitt explained to the Del Mar Mesa board at its April 12 meeting. New plants have to be maintained and the property must be fenced off and not used, the citation stated. “You have acres stolen from you that (now) you can’t use,” she complained.

When Rabbitt first acquired the property, she hauled away mountains of trash, including a walk-in freezer that littered the area. “If you came to my house (then) you would see tires, washing machines, and mattresses,” she


Currently there is no differentiation between design review standards for commercial and residential properties in Del Mar. That’s why the City Council on April 16 direct-ed staff to amend the Design Review Ordinance (DRO) to outline new development standards in the commercial zone that’s the focus of Village revitalization.

The idea has been recurring in recent community con-versations about the draft Village Specific Plan (VSP), which will serve as the framework for future development in downtown Del Mar if it passes a public vote in November.

Community members have brought up a number of questions about how the design review process fits into downtown revitalization, and city officials want to create a

Del Mar to develop different design standards for downtown

DM Mesa property owner ‘stunned’ by city code enforcement citation

See CODE, page 19

See DESIGN, page 19

The City of Del Mar invites its residents to volunteer for community service. The City is currently soliciting for inter-ested persons to apply to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Application deadline: Friday, April 27.

Interested citizens may pick up an application (“Citizen Interest Form”) at City Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar in the City Clerk’s Department, or download the Citizen Interest Form from the City’s Web Site: www.delmar.ca.us.

Del Mar seeks volunteers for City Committees

East Ocean Air speed limit to be loweredAs a result of a request from the Torrey Hills Communi-

ty Planning Board, the speed limit on a stretch of East Ocean Air Drive will be lowered from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour.

Councilmember Sherri Lightner delivered the good news at the April 17 meeting and said the new signs would be posted in the next 30 days.

In December, the speed limit was increased from 30 to 40 miles per hour from the Carmel Mountain Road intersec-tion at the Vons shopping center, up the hill and down to the stop sign at Senda Acuario where the speed limit drops down again as it nears Torrey Hills School. The planning board requested the limit be lowered at its January meeting.

Lightner said that there have also been requests for stop signs and crosswalks to make East Ocean Air Drive more pe-destrian-friendly and several intersections, like Vereda Sol Del Mar and Vereda Sol Del Dios, are currently being re-viewed by the city. — Karen Billing

The Torrey Hills Community Planning Board received a reminder that it’s rattlesnake season in San Diego at its April 17 meeting from Steve Hadley, representative for County Su-pervisor Pam Slater-Price. In the case of a bite, it is advised to get to a hospital immediately. If a snake is spotted in your yard, San Diego County Animal Services can safely remove it. Animal Services line is (619) 767-2675. Their 24-hour emergency line is (619) 236-2341. — Karen Billing

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BY JOE TASHOn June 5, residents of the 49th Con-

gressional District will choose between four candidates to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives: Republican Dar-rell Issa, who seeks his seventh term, and three political newcomers who have never run for office before.

A lot has changed since the last con-gressional election in 2010: for one thing, the boundaries of the district have been re-drawn following the 2010 census, as they are every decade. The new district includes Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Solana Beach, and, according to Issa, contains only about 31 percent of territory from the previous district boundaries.

Secondly, California’s new open pri-mary law means all voters, regardless of po-litical registration, will be able to vote for all candidates on the ballot. The top two vote-getters in June will face off in a Novem-ber run-off election.

The field of candidates for the 49th Dis-trict includes Issa, Democrat Jerry Tetalman and independents Al Novinec and Dick Ei-den.

The newly redrawn district covers the coast of North San Diego County and Or-ange County, from just south of Del Mar to San Juan Capistrano, and also takes in Camp Pendleton and Vista. The district’s voter registration is 40 percent Re-publican, 30 percent Democrat and 24 percent no party preference, according the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.

The three challengers will take part in a debate spon-sored by the League of Women Voters, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at MiraCosta College in Oceanside.

Three political newcomers take on Issa in 49th

See NEWCOMERS, page 20

Dick Eiden

Jerry Tetalman

Albin Novinec

Challengers said they invited Issa to take part, but were told his schedule would not allow him to participate in any de-bates before the June primary election. An email inquiry to Issa’s campaign regarding the debate was not returned by presstime.

Recently, this newspaper ran a Q&A interview with Issa. Today, we profile the three challengers, in alphabetical or-der.

Dick EidenEiden, 66, a Vista resident, is a long-time political activ-

ist and retired attorney who is running for Congress as an independent. Although he has registered in the past as both a Democrat and a Green Party member, Eiden said he did not want to be identified on the ballot as representing any specific political party.

Rather, he said, he wanted to challenge the nature of the current two-party system that dominates Congressional and Presidential politics.

“We need somebody who’s not owned by the military-industrial-financial complex,” he said. “If we continue to follow and rely on the two parties we’ll have more of the same, war after war and crisis after crisis.”

“We need to talk about how we can get out of that vi-cious cycle and out of being the policemen of the world… it’s killing us,” Eiden said.

Eiden’s campaign slogan is “End War, Rebuild America.” Along with cutting back on military spending, he said he would support “rebuilding” the U.S. educational system and spending more money on infrastructure.

Eiden is married to Kathleen Cannon, who recently re-tired from the San Diego County Public Defender’s office. He left his own legal practice in the mid-’90s to stay at home with the couple’s two young children. During his le-gal career, he represented clients in a range of civil rights, criminal and deportation issues.

While he identifies more closely with the demands of the Occupy movement, he said consensus exists across the political spectrum on the need for change.

“The Tea Party on the right and Occupy on the left all

agree there’s something seriously wrong,” he said.More information can be found at www.eiden4con-

gress.net.

Albin NovinecOceanside resident Novinec, 54, spent 28 years in the

U.S. Marine Corps, including three tours of duty in Iraq. He retired as a first sergeant in 2007, and now works in real es-tate.

While Novinec considers himself to be politically con-servative — noting that Republicans have traditionally sup-ported the military more staunchly than Democrats — he said he decided to run as an independent because he be-lieves the major parties have too much control over mem-bers of Congress.

Rather than voting along party lines, he said, members of Congress should support the positions of their constitu-ents.

“The majority rules,” he said. “A representative should never go against the majority. That tells your constituents the lobbyists are involved, because you’re selling your vote.”

Novinec said if elected, he would poll his constituents by email, telephone and through man-on-the-street surveys, and then vote in line with their desires.

As a Congressman, Novinec said, he would keep his dis-trict office open 12 hours a day, seven days a week, so that constituents could come in and speak their mind, or let him know about a problem. He said his staff would include cred-it and mortgage specialists to help constituents.

Among his ideas for boosting the economy is a 10-point plan for fixing the housing market which he has posted on his website. One key element of the plan is to bring back the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers.

He also advocates term limits for members of both houses of Congress.

“I think career politicians have been playing the game so long they don’t understand what’s right and wrong, what


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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAKThe first debate among three

of the five District 3 county super-visor candidates got heated April 10 in Rancho Bernardo, with each challenging the others’ records, comments and associations.

The debate hosted by the Con-servative Order for Good Govern-ment started smoothly, with Re-publicans Steve Danon and Carl Hilliard, and Democrat Dave Rob-erts sharing their views about the $5 million fund county supervisors spend annually at their discretion for community endeavors, pro-posed high speed rail project slated to come down Interstate 15 in North County, plans to reduce homelessness and methods to make the county more business friendly.

However, it was Danon who took the first verbal shot at Roberts, saying he will not need a “blue ribbon commission” to guide him in order to make a difference in the county. Roberts responded with a chal-lenge to Danon’s claim the county’s permit process takes five to seven years, a delay that caused Sapphire Energy to take its algae-based oil fuel operations to New Mexico, along with hundreds of new jobs it created.

“I challenge your Sapphire Energy sto-ry,” Roberts said. “Nobody had heard it tried to get a permit in San Diego County. Stick to the facts … I cannot find anybody who says it is true.”

Danon said Roberts can check with Sap-phire president and chairwoman, C.J. War-ner, for verification.

Hilliard jumped into the fray, saying the company chose New Mexico over San Diego because there it could obtain the needed 10,000 acres to grow the algae cheaper, plus financial incentives were of-fered and there is plenty of water available, unlike in San Diego, which imports 90 per-cent of its water.

“Sapphire went there for economic rea-sons,” Hilliard said, adding that would have been the decision “no matter what red tape was cut (here).”

Later, Hilliard challenged Roberts’ claims of success regarding Solana Beach’s efforts to lower its pension costs. Roberts is a Solana Beach city councilman. Hilliard is the mayor of Del Mar.

Hilliard said Solana Beach consolidated positions, which consequently cut pension costs in lieu of true reform. “That’s not a success story. That’s failure,” he said.

Roberts later jokingly responded to his two opponents that his mother used to tell him if he could not say anything nice about someone, not to say anything at all. He called Solana Beach “one of the most fiscally conservative and well-run cities (in the county)” and said it has worked with Del Mar. He also referred to a friendship be-tween Danon and now-imprisoned former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham. Danon is Rep. Brian Bilbray’s chief of staff. (A Danon campaign spokeswoman said following the debate that Danon has never had any type of relationship with Cunningham.)

As for their stances on issues posed by some of the 130-plus attendees, Hilliard said the county’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund should be used in the respective dis-tricts for infrastructure, not on the ballet or symphony.

Danon, who called the money a “$5

million slush fund,” questioned District 3 Supervisor Pam Slater-Price’s practice of giv-ing millions over her two decades in office to theater and music venues in downtown San Diego while after-school programs were cut in Escondido.

Until recently, the five supervisors each had $2 million to spend annually, often get-ting personal credit in publicity — instead of the county — for the donations. Now they have $1 million each to spend annually.

Danon said the money should go to im-prove transportation, health, infrastructure and safety.

Roberts said Rancho Bernardo has re-ceived about $1.3 million. He would keep the program so taxpayer money stays locally instead of going to Sacramento or Washing-ton, D.C., but “it needs to be thoroughly re-viewed and vetted.” He added supervisors should not take credit for the donations.

Regarding the state’s high speed rail proposal that if built would bisect Rancho Bernardo, Danon said the project “financial-ly does not make sense at this point and time,” while Roberts said voters were not given all the facts when they approved it and the rail line should not go down Inter-state 15.

Hilliard said he opposes it due to finan-cial reasons. “It makes sense to me to spend the money … on existing rail corridors to make them a viable enterprise. The money needs to be spent on the local rail system.”

The candidates agreed that more efforts need to be made to help reduce homeless-ness and the county’s method for dealing with businesses needs to be improved, espe-cially speeding up and simplifying the per-mit process in order to increase jobs.

“The county is unfriendly,” Hilliard said. “The time it takes to process an appli-cation is horrendous.” He added county staff need to change their attitudes and provide service.

Roberts said the county needs to work more with the military and other govern-ment agencies since 71 percent of jobs in the county are related to government. He also said there needs to be greater under-standing of the high tech and bio tech in-dustries.

“We have to offer more than good cli-mate to relocate to San Diego,” Danon said. “It starts with leadership at the top.”

All said more consideration is needed before the county commits money to a foot-ball stadium within the City of San Diego.

The June 5 primary race also includes Republicans Stephen Pate and Bryan M. Ziegler who were not invited to the debate.

District 3 county supervisor debate heats up June 5 race

A recent debate between District 3 San Diego County Board of Supervisors candidates, from left, Dave Roberts, Steve Danon and Carl Hilliard, got heated when each challenged the others on their

records and statements. PHOTO BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK


Apr 20th4:00 p.m. Writer’s Loft: Scholar Publishing4:30 p.m. A Children’s History of Del Mar5:00 p.m. Powerhouse LIVE: Ruby and the Redhots

Apr 21st9:30 a.m. Kids News (kids newscast)10:00 a.m. The Garage (woodwork/ furniture)10:30 a.m. The Piano Guy with Scott Houston (instructional)

Apr 22nd6:00 p.m. Bodies in Motion (short documentary)6:30 p.m. San Diego Locals Live @ Café Elysa

Apr 23rd9:00 a.m. Writer’s Loft: Scholar Publishing9:30 a.m. A Children’s History of Del Mar10:00 a.m. Powerhouse LIVE: Ruby and the Redhots

Apr 24th8:30 p.m. Someone You Should Meet episode 59:00 p.m. The Butcher Bro’s! Show9:30 p.m. Alternate Focus

Apr 25th10:30 a.m. Healthy Living: Becoming a Smarter Health Seeker3:30 p.m. Producers’ Showcase: The Kitchen Shrink4:00 p.m. Dinner at Your House episode 1

Apr 26th7:30 p.m. Inside Southern California: Style 20208:00 p.m. Producers’ Showcase: Now Lifestyle episode 2

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AG. BOARD continued from page 1sued a press release claiming the City of Del Mar jeop-ardized the litigation by making new demands, caus-ing a “serious setback” to the possible settlement.

Del Mar City Manager Scott Huth said specifics of the proposed settlement draft can’t be discussed due to ongoing litigation, and part of the agreement be-tween stakeholders was to meet on a management lev-el to work out issues cooperatively, as opposed to pub-licly airing issues amid negotiations.

“The board decided to take a different approach, and we don’t see how it fosters a cooperative relation-ship among the JPA, Solana Beach and Del Mar,” Huth said, adding that Del Mar wants to work through is-sues in a way that maintains a good long-term rela-tionship among those involved. “We want to stay at the table and work with the fair board.”

Huth said Del Mar’s position is that all agreed-up-on concepts raised in the last correspondence with the Ag. Board were met in the draft agreement.

“It wasn’t final; it was a draft,” he said. “We ex-pected them to have some feedback, and we were en-couraging them to come to the table to work through that. Aside from the public tactic here, we hope there is still that opportunity to move forward.”

Del Mar Mayor Carl Hilliard said it’s not uncom-mon to run into kinks when moving from a general agreement to “filling in the blanks.”

“When you start spelling out the details, you run into these little bumps in the road,” Hilliard said, add-ing that Day and Ag. Board member Dave Watson are good negotiators. He pointed specifically to their suc-cess in negotiating the years-long dispute with the California Coastal Commission regarding, in part, a wetlands area that the fair had been using for parking.

“I have a great respect for their ability to negoti-ate,” Hilliard said. “I am sure we will work something out.”

Day said what Hilliard described as a “road bump” is more like a “sink hole.” “Either negotiation or liti-gation needs to occur before any more staff time or district resources are spent,” he said. Day estimated the tally of legal and labor costs for the Ag. Board to have already reached six figures, and he said he is concerned about the use of public funds moving for-ward.

“[Del Mar] has told us one thing and they’ve done another,” said Day. “The ball is in their court. If they prefer to go to court, we’ll be happy to see them there.”

they can’t depending on what they desire to do.”

Since the city’s current Master Plan includes little about the fairgrounds’ fu-ture, this document — which received the go-ahead by the Del Mar City Council in December — would serve as the develop-ment standard used by the California Coastal Com-mission if the state entity approves it.

Birnbaum said the pro-cess of meetings with stake-holder steering committees would most likely start this summer, and policy imple-mentation would come lat-er.

Deputy Mayor Terry Sinnott said he encourages city staff to continue the

process and to have meet-ings with any and all inter-ested parties.

“This process of doing a regional development will make a far better prod-uct and it will be some-thing that will be much more representative,” said Sinnott. “At the same time it will reflect our commu-nity as well.”

Councilman Don Mosier said he thinks get-ting the full attention of the Ag. Board may be diffi-cult right before fair season so, in the meantime, Del Mar should keep the ball rolling.

“We’ve got people waiting to get started,” said Mosier. “We need to at least establish some kind of agenda so people know when their commitments will be honored.”

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get the crews to understand this sensitivity. We’re here to move in, not to build and run away,” Leppert said. “This is our community too now.”

Leppert said construc-tion on the project is going to be extensive as they need to grade to build the parking garage that the condo units will be built on top of. The process of building the ga-rage will take nine to 12 months before they go verti-cal with any of the housing units. The construction could last two years and it’s not yet known when the first occupancy could be.

While they are allowed to work between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Lep-pert said the crews are typi-cally finishing around 4 p.m. and will not work on the weekends. They hope to soon energize the existing non-working signal on Calle Mar de Mariposa to allow

construction trucks to exit to Vista Sorrento that way rather than going on East Ocean Air.

The board also had an issue with the trees, about 55 are on the project site. Transporting the trees and replanting them was dis-cussed, but it was deter-mined that the trees would likely not survive the move. Leppert said in lieu of trans-porting the trees, the devel-oper has made a cash contri-bution to the Torrey Hills Maintenance Assessment District.

“I’m sorry about the trees, but it seems like a fair and equitable solution given the problems with transport-ing the trees,” said planning board chair Kathryn Burton.

Leppert said they want to hear from the community if any issue arises. Any ques-tions or problems can be di-rected to project manager Dee Snow, (858) 200-2244, or project supervisor Rod Fink at (619) 572-1114.

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NUCLEARcontinued from page 1the plant’s generators has been found.

The City Council, at the behest of Council members Lesa Heebner and Mike Nichols, brought the issue up for discussion in response to a growing amount of con-cern from community mem-bers who have emailed the council and spoken publicly at council meetings during the past several months. Citi-zens, unofficially led by Sola-na Beach resident and advo-cate Torgen Johnson, have expressed concerns about the operational safety of the plant, possible seismic activi-ty and evacuation routes that are lacking or inefficient. The council heard more than two hours of public comment on April 11.

Some questions arose, however, regarding the au-thority of local officials to delve into such a far-reach-ing, national issue. Heebner said she has put a lot of thought into whether the council should get involved.

“I do think this is within our purview to discuss,” said Heebner. “Our first mandate as elected [officials] is to up-hold and maintain public safety. I personally am not interested in speaking about or doing a resolution on the whole issue of nuclear energy or world peace … What I’m specifically wanting to look at from our point of view, as the City of Solana Beach, is one specific nuclear generat-ing plant 30 miles away from us that is determined to be within a radius — that we know from Fukushima — that could impact us tremen-dously … This is not a philo-

sophical issue; it’s an issue of safety at one specific plant.”

Richard Moore said nu-clear is a “vital component of our energy,” and warned councilmembers that they will be inevitably drawn into a national debate about nu-clear power if they take a stand on the issue.

“I’d like to see you spend your time working for us in other ways,” he said.

Mayor Joe Kellejian said he would need to see a study in order to take action on the issue, which would be hard to do in a city of less than 14,000 with a small staff.

“We need to have an-chored, factual information before we make any decision on this subject,” Kellejian said. “Our staff just doesn’t have the horsepower to do that.”

Councilman Tom Campbell said he does ques-tion whether the issue is within the scope of the council’s authority, but in re-gard to public safety, he said he’s “convinced we should take a position on this.”

Councilman Mike Nich-ols said he doesn’t need a plan or a study to tell him that if something bad hap-pened at San Onofre, “we would be in trouble.”

“There’s only a couple roads in and out of here and millions of people and what would we do?” he said.

Christopher Abel, a spokesman for the San Ono-fre Nuclear Generating Sta-tion, participated in the dis-cussion, reminding the pub-lic that “the leak did not force us to shut [the plant] down, but we did.” He reiter-ated that the plant will only be reopened when it is safe to do so.


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Local teachers named Jake’s Del Mar ‘Educators of the Month’Jake’s Del Mar recently announced its recent Educator of the Month honorees.Jake’s Educator of the Month program, established in 1990, recognizes outstanding edu-

cators and faculty from schools in the communities of Del Mar, Carmel Valley and Solana Beach. Each winner receives a $40 gift certificate to dine at Jake’s Del Mar.

These honorees include: Tricia Huppert, Sierra Cruz (Ashley Falls School), Jennifer Havlat, Maria Soco Santos (Carmel Del Mar School), Abby Farricker, Roseann Reyes (Del Mar Heights School), Greg Jordan, Tracy Graciano (Del Mar Hills Academy of Arts and Sciences), Lillian Rutledge, Sam Wassman (Ocean Air School), Sallie Small, Ryan Torrecarion (Sage Canyon School), Dana Stuart, Leslie Yanagihara (Sycamore Ridge), Nalani Grossman, Eboni Harvey (Torrey Hills School), Shirley Bales, Maura Scioscia (Notre Dame Academy), Teri Harrah (Skyline School), Erin Bartosiswicz, Kathy Zakoski (Solana Vista School), Donna Arn-audoff, Victor Becerra (Solana Pacific School), Ellen Leventhal, Marie Schultz (Solana High-lands School), Steven Saylor, Tami Austin (Earl Warren Middle School), Andi Medley (St. James Academy), Beverly Medrano, Sharen Vandenbroek (Tri City Christian), Sue Yant, Shawn Back (Ada Harris Elementary) and Hannah Huddleston, Michele Rodriguez (San Mar-cos Middle School).

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Skyline Elementary School will hold a “Parent Education Night” on Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m.

The event will feature guest speaker Dr. Adria O’Donnell who will speak on “Somewhere in the Middle, ” about the social and emotional complexi-ties of soon-to-be and cur-rent middle schoolers. Tar-get audience is parents of 5-8th graders.

Refreshments will be provided. This event is for parents only but childcare will be provided on site.

O’Donnell is a licensed clinical psychologist prac-ticing in San Diego. For the past 10 years, she has specialized in working with children and adolescents, with a specialization in teen girls.

Expert to speak at Skyline School’s ‘Parent Education Night’ April 19

The first annual San Dieguito Union High School District College Night and Fair will be held on Wednesday April 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the

Del Mar Fairgrounds (enter at the Solana Gate). This inaugu-ral event is sponsored by the Torrey Pines High School Foun-dation and will serve the students of Canyon Crest Acade-my, La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy, Sunset High School/North Coast Academy and Torrey Pines High School.

More than 100 colleges and universities from across the nation will participate in this event, as well as test prep, summer program, and financial aid companies. This hybrid forum will allow students and parents a unique opportunity to learn more about college admissions than ever before.

The college fair will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This event will provide a great opportunity for students and parents to visit with mul-tiple college admission representatives and learn in depth information about specific college campuses. For more in-formation please visit www.sduhsdcollegefair.blogspot.com

High School District College Night and Fair is April 25

The following Torrey Pines High School students earned honors at the Science Fair held March 20 - 25:

• Apoorva Mylavarapu (10)- First place in Animal Science and Sweepstakes winner, qual-ifying to go on to the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair.

• Mike Wu (12) and Madhu Krishnan (12) - First place in computer science and Sweep-stakes runner-up.

• Other first place winners: Melodyanne Cheng (11) - Biochemistry; Charulata Sinha (9) - Microbiology; and Seung Hwan Lee (11) - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering.

• Second place winners: Amanda Gao (11) - Chemistry; Alison Chan (11) and Jake Leung (11) - Biochemistry; Joshua Send (10) - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Sarah Bhat-tacharjee (10) and Peter Khaw (10) - Medicine and Health; Justin Lio (10) - Biochemistry; Pin-Cheng Chen (10) - Chemistry; and Ching Hwa (Anita) Chen (11) - Environmental and Transportation Engineering.

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In collaboration with Jewish World Watch, San Di-ego Jewish Academy will hold a Walk to End Geno-cide, which is being orga-nized by a group of 9th and 10th grade students. The walk is being held to raise awareness about the mass atrocities occurring in Sudan and the Democratic Repub-lic of Congo. The event will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 12:30 p.m., starting at the San Diego Jewish Academy, 11860 Carmel Creek Road,

San Diego, 92130, Building A. A group of San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) students

formed an End Genocide Club two years ago after learning about the genocides occurring in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Judaics class. The club is now orga-nizing the San Diego Walk to End Genocide and has part-nered with Jewish World Watch, which holds genocide awareness walks in several cities across the United States.

The walk expects to bring out an estimated 500 people and will begin at San Diego Jewish Academy’s lower school parking lot and end at the school’s gymnasium. The walk is open to families and children of all ages and will end with an awareness fair and rally. To register for the walk, please visit www.jewishworldwatch.org.

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The 15th Annual Con-ner’s Cause for Children Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 14, at the Morgan Run Resort & Club in Rancho Santa Fe.

Proceeds from this event to benefit families with the monumental task of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness.

On May 14, registra-tion is held at 11 a.m., with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Cocktails and the silent auction will be held at 5 p.m., and dinner is at 6 p.m.

Morgan Run Resort & Club is located at 5690 Cancha de Golf, Rancho Santa Fe.

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job as CEO of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Trisha Khaleghi received an e-mail from a staff member that made her day.

The individual, some-one whose name she didn’t recognize, thanked her for how visible she had been since she took over.

Khaleghi, a Carmel Val-ley resident who joined Sharp HealthCare in 1991 as director of Oncology Servic-es and became vice presi-dent of Clinical Services in 2009, was particularly taken by the note, she said, be-cause she likes being visible.

“I can do more prob-lem-solving walking around than I can sitting in an of-fice,” she said, as she took a break for an interview in one of the rooms in the new neonatal intensive care unit. The first phase, in the old triage area, was set to open April 16.

While that wing of the 19-year-old hospital was without patients that day, staff members were bustling about, getting rooms in or-

der and checking their lists. As Khaleghi walked down the hall, she greeted many people by their first name.

That interaction with staff and physicians – there are more than 150 physi-cians specializing in wom-en’s and infants’ medicine affiliated with the hospital — is the best part of the job. She considers it her role to do what she “can to enable they have what they need to provide the best patient

care,” she said.Her biggest challenge is

“balancing everyone’s needs and desires around clinical care and the business as-pects” of running a hospital that is nationally known for its obstetrics department that delivers more babies each year than any other hospital in California.

But when all the “mov-ing parts … come together, that’s what we’re about,” she added.

Her goal as CEO “is to ensure that Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns is the premier place for women’s health-care. We want quality at the top decile of patient and physician satisfaction that speaks to the level of com-mitment by our staff.”

A bachelor’s and mas-ter’s in nursing from the University of Kentucky and her work as a nurse helps keep her focused on the pa-tients, she noted.

She also identifies with the patients’ and families’ needs because her younger son Blake, now 11, was born at Mary Birch with a heart problem that required sur-

gery when he was only a week old.

“He had a long neona-tal stay at Children’s … so I am very sensitive to the emotional trauma the fami-lies go through,” she added.

As if taking on the job of overseeing the hospital’s nine operating rooms with nearly 170 acute-care beds and a staff of 700 (full-time equivalents) isn’t enough, the hospital is in the midst of a $35 million makeover. The three-phase project in-cludes the new and expand-ed NICU, converting semi-private rooms to private ones, updating labor and de-livery facilities, and improv-ing the work flow. Next up is remodeling the third floor.

The new job, which in-cluded a promotion to se-nior vice president, is a far cry from Khaleghi’s days as a student at Kentucky where she entered nursing by acci-dent. She said she signed up for their new program and once she started in clinical work and patient care, she knew nursing was what she was supposed to do.

Her first job was in UK’s Bone Marrow Transplant

unit, and when she came to Sharp, she switched to on-cology, which she said she enjoyed because it required “high clinical expertise and an understanding of the psychological and social as-pects” of care. As the years went on she became inter-ested in the business side of the hospital and worked in a variety of roles before her promotion at the end of March.

She met Mohsen, her husband of 26 years, when she was a freshman in col-lege and he was a junior. They moved to San Diego when he signed on as direc-tor of engineering during construction of the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. He’s now the general manager.

“He’s the neatest person I’ve ever known, kind and generous,” she said.

They are the proud par-ents of two sons, Blake now a student at La Jolla Country Day and Hunter, 19, who at-tends Robert Morris Univer-sity in Pennsylvania.

They are a family with strong bonds. Her father, a Baptist minister, and her mom — “the epicenter of

the family — have been married for 60 years. She has two older sisters and a younger brother.

Blake talks to his grand-ma, who visits frequently, every day after school. Meanwhile, they miss Hunt-er while he’s away at college but stay in close touch.

They also are close to Mohsen’s family. He came from Iran to the U.S. to go to school when he was 15 and still has many family members there and others in the U.S.

Khaleghi’s a sports fan who played tennis and swam before her boys were born. Now, she said, she’s more focused on watching her sons on the field. Hunter played soccer and football at Country Day and is a kicker on his college team, and his brother plays soccer too. Both boys enjoy surfing, al-though their mom is not into the ocean activity.

But when she’s not watching her sons, you might well find her watch-ing her beloved Kentucky basketball team. She’s such a fan, in fact, that she and

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Baru, 16, has become quite the prolific writ-er—for the third time winning the Play-wrights Project’s California Young Play-wrights Contest. His play “American Idyll” will be staged at the Lyceum Theater in Hor-ton Plaza from April 20-29 (as part of Play-wrights Project’s 27th Plays by Young Writ-ers festival).

While past plays “The Exploits of Crusher, Mighty Amazonian King” and “In the Stars” were performed as readings in 2007 (Old Globe) and 2010 (Lyceum) respec-tively, his latest work will be staged as a full production. “American Idyll” has been in re-hearsals for the last month with a profes-sional director and actors.

“It’s great because what you imagine while you’re writing is way different than how someone interprets it,” Nachi said. “The actors add their own interpretation and add inflection and character into your words and make it so much better.”

“American Idyll” takes place in a dysto-pian, future society where reading fiction and using your creativity or imagination is banned.

“What people consider creative is reali-ty TV and tabloids and celebrity-obsessed culture,” said Nachi. “The protagonists are fighting to recapture the soul of what fiction is supposed to be.”

The message of Nachi’s play is pretty clear: he hopes that his fellow high school students will pay less attention to “mind-less” reality shows like “Jersey Shore.”

“I don’t think people are reading books as much as they should be and creativity kind of gets sidelined,” Nachi said.

His play imagines what could happen if that trend is taken to the extreme, if people are content to be led by reality shows.

Nachi wrote his first play in the fourth grade during a play-writing residency taught by the Playwrights Project, a nonprofit

based in San Diego that tries to en-courage young stu-dents to ex-press them-selves through writing plays and learn about lan-guage arts in a fun way.

Nachi has submit-ted eight plays to the contest and has won three times now.

“I have a few years left under the age limit so I’m going to keep try-ing,” Nachi said.

Nachi, who also writes short stories and is a member of his school news magazine and science magazine, said that while he hopes to keep writing plays, he also wants to start writing in other genres. Ultimately, he’d love to parlay his talent and love of writing into a professional career.

Nachi encourages anyone interested in writing to try out the Playwrights Project’s contest. Even the times he hasn’t won have been a worthwhile experience as each play that doesn’t make it is given a full critique with advice on how to write a better play and get stronger as a writer.

“It’s just a growing experience,” said Nachi. “And to see your words come alive…nothing can beat that.”

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On March 29, the Del Mar Founda-tion elected Tom Mc-Carthy to its board of directors. Born in Rocky Grove, McCar-thy grew up in the back hills of Western Pennsylvania. His family moved to Los Angeles when he was 12.

He graduated with honors from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, earning a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He spent the early part of his career as a design engineer for Boeing in Seattle, Wash., and then was recruited to National Semiconduc-tor in the Silicon Valley. He was part of the founding team of QuadRep, Inc. in North-ern California.

In the early 1970s he moved to Del Mar and founded the Southern California offices of QuadRep. During the ’80s and ’90s he opened QuadRep offices throughout Asia, from Singapore and China to India. Today

he serves as the CEO of QuadRep Technolo-gies.

In addition to his business, he serves on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Del Mar Community Connections, is a member of the Del Mar Rotary, the Electronics Representatives Asso-ciation, and the Radio Pioneers of Southern California. McCarthy and his wife Kathy have resided in Del Mar for many years. McCarthy is the proud father of two sons and five grandchildren.

With its diverse programs and grant sponsorships, the Del Mar Foundation seeks business experience from residents who can bring strategic and tactical ideas along with their passion to complement a 15-member working board of directors. Directors serve a three-year term for a period of up to two terms. McCarthy replaces Del Mar resident Harold Feder, who was an active member of the Grants, Summer Twilight Concert and Development Committees.

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Torrey Hills Elementary School will hold a PTA-sponsored Spring Bou-tique on Friday, April 27, from noon-7 p.m. at Torrey Hills Elementary School (10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, 92130).

More than 20 vendors will be showcasing their spring collections. There’s something for everyone — clothing, jewelry, housewares and gour-met treats.

Convenient hours — stop by before kindergarten pick-up, on your lunch hour or before childcare pick-up at the end of the day.

Hosted by the Torrey Hills PTA. Please contact Shelby at (858) 775-3663 with any questions. Everyone is welcome for fabulous shopping and raffle prizes.

Find unique items at the Torrey Hills PTA’s Spring Boutique April 27

The annual Torrey Pines High School Foundation Rummage Sale, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Carmel Valley, is Satur-day, April 28, from 7-11 a.m. Items for sale include furniture, antiques, children’s items, clothing, tools, books, art, lamps, sporting goods, jewelry and much more. Please help this local high school’s deserv-ing students. All proceeds benefit TPHS students. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious Pancake Breakfast hosted by the TPHS Foundation.

North San Diego County Association of Realtors will be providing a document shredding drop off in the front of the school from 9 a.m. to noon. Limit three standard (12x15”) storage boxes. Donations are appreciated!

The Rummage Sale will take place in the back parking lot of Torrey Pines High School, 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130. For more information, call 858-793-3551.

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Approximately 30 musicians from the San Dieguito Union High School District, chosen by their band directors, will join the Coastal Communities Concert Band for a con-cert of popular music on April 29 at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas. Many of these students also audition for schol-arships from the CCCBand, and these awards will be pre-sented at the concert.

Among the selections featured will be a medley of Hoagy Carmichael numbers and music from the film “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Last year’s outstanding Caneva Scholarship winner, Ashley Kim, will also perform a flute solo with the band. Come join this renowned award-winning band and its director Dr. Robert Fleming in honoring these talented students and supporting music education.

Tickets available at the door or call Kris Sims: 760-436-6137. San Dieguito Academy is located at 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.

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A “Reach out for Haiti” fundraiser will be held at Zel’s Del Mar on Sunday, April 22, from 3-9 p.m.

Miraculously surviving the earthquake with a broken neck, Edeline Felizor was brought to San Diego for treat-ment and therapy within days of the disaster. Being spon-sored by Byron Shewman (founder/director of Youth With-out Borders), Edeline has lived in San Diego the past two years and will speak of her experiences. She will be joined by Pastor Garry Auguste of Port au Prince who will reflect on the tragedy and aftermath of the earthquake as well as the current needs of Haiti.

The public is invited to the event and the rare oppor-tunity to hear first-hand of the plight of Haiti. The event is sponsored by Zel’s Del Mar, Stone Brewing Company, Charles Mondavi winery.

For more information, contact Byron Shewman, Youth Without Borders, 619-934-1009. Zel’s Del Mar is located at 1247 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar; www.ZelsDelMar.com.

‘Reach Out for Haiti’ fundraiser is April 22

The Del Mar Village Association invites the community to step back into the past and celebrate Del Mar’s rich histo-ry at The Canfield House (420 Avenida Primavera) on Satur-day, April 28, from 6-8 p.m.

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres from Pacifica Del Mar and Cafe Secret will be served at the event. White attire op-tional. Jenny Craig, honorary chairman; Bill Davidson, 2012 honoree; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Macaluso, hosts.

The Canfield House, also known as The Pink Lady, is a historic home in Del Mar.

Complimentary parking. RSVP asap and purchase tick-ets at the DMVA website: www.delmarmainstreet.com

Del Mar’s history to be celebrated April 28 at The Canfield House

New York Times best-selling author T.R. Reid, a corre-spondent and reporter with NPR and PBS, will present a seminar based on his book, “The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care,” at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 30, at AMN Healthcare, 12400 High Bluff Drive in San Diego. The cost to attend is $25 be-fore April 23 and $30 after that date. Space is limited and reservations for the three-hour session are required by call-ing UC San Diego Extension at 858-534-9999 and referenc-ing the TR Reid Healthcare Seminar and Section ID 090148.

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On a recent Saturday, mem-bers of the Del Mar – Solana Beach Rotary could be found working at our plot in the Los Penasquitos Lagoon Natural Pre-serve along Carmel Valley Road. Over five years ago, we commit-ted to clearing a 100-foot long block near the Via Aprilia inter-section as part of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve pro-gram to remove non-indigenous plants, and restore the area to its natural habitat. The hardest part of this project was in the early years when we spent many Saturdays removing large quan-tities of Carpobrotus edulis (pickle weed) that had taken over the area.

Easier was the planting of indigenous plants, helping set up an irrigation system, and weeding to remove unwanted plants such as black mustard, dandelion, reemerging pickle weed, and others. Our recent work day, organized by Community Service Chair Ken Barrett, focused in the drainage area pulling out the stinging nettle and asylum. It was here that Mark Hennenfent was surprised by one of the local inhabitants, a large rattle-snake who, happily, decided not to rattle nor strike. (This encounter is not typical, so don’t let it dis-courage you from coming out and helping the California State Parks system with this im-portant program.)

The Del Mar – Solana Beach Rotary Club is an active service club of 35 business, profes-sional, and volunteer leaders from the Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Carmel Valley area who belong to the 1.2 million-member Rotary International. To learn more about our projects such as this, please join us at our weekly meetings on Friday mornings at the DoubleTree Hotel in Carmel Valley from 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact President Kirk Collins at 619-254-8234 or visit dmsbRotary.com.

Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary participates in important environmental program

Ranger Carol Martin, Jon Fish, Susan and Mark Hennenfent, Charles Foster

On Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6, the PTA of Del Mar Heights School will host a Preview Party and Home Tour. All of the proceeds from these events will go di-rectly to support and enhance the learning of the children in this community.

The fun begins on Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. A silent auction, delicious food, festive drinks and live music will kick-off the weekend’s events at the Preview Party. Come and bid on items from L’Auberge Del Mar, Haute Yoga, Menehune Surf, Del Mar Lifeguards, Burlap, and many more.

Join the PTA on Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the Home Tour. Six houses will be featured that showcase all the different home styles that Del Mar has to offer – coastal, traditional, modern, eco-friendly, and more. There will also be boutique shopping at one of the homes, including beautiful jewelry from Stella and Dot, bags and gifts from Thirty-One, clothing from Studio 1220, and delectable food.

Prices are $70 for the Preview Party, $40 for the Home Tour, or come and have an entire weekend of fun for $90. For more information and to view items up for auction, visit www.delmarheightspta.com. For more information, please contact Lea Gottlieb at [email protected] or Molly Proul at [email protected].

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BY KAREN BILLINGAndy Hemmerich and his teammates will run 200

miles for great education. Along with five others represent-ing his tutoring company Hammer Prep, the Torrey Pines High School graduate and Solana Beach resident will run from Huntington Beach to Coronado Island in the Ragnar Relay Race starting this Saturday, April 21.

The team is competing in the race not just for the gru-eling physical challenge of it; they will also be raising mon-ey for the Monarch School for at-risk and homeless stu-dents.

“It’s a really powerful organization in terms of using ed-ucation as a vehicle to helping students become successful members of society,” Hemmerich said. “Education has given me so much of my life, it’s amazing. I’ve had so many op-portunities, seen several different countries and made so many friendships, all through my education. Essentially, it’s the reason I have a business today.”

Hemmerich believes strongly in the power of educa-tion, the great rewards it can bring and the many directions in which it can take a person.

“That’s why I put my stake in education and why I want to give back to kids that are underserved…I don’t think there’s a better match for us in terms of giving back,” Hemmerich said of Monarch.

Hemmerich was inspired to do the Ragnar race by San Diego businessman and philanthropist Blair Cannon, who also combines endurance challenges with charity. Cannon swam the Catalina Channel last year to raise $100,000 for Monarch School. This June, Cannon is swimming 28.5 miles around Manhattan with a goal of raising $150,000 for the school.

The Ragnar is a 200-mile overnight relay race run over two days and one night from Huntington Beach to Corona-do. Teams are allowed 12 members, but the Hammer Prep squad will do it with six.

Hemmerich will run 39 of those 200 miles of the relay. He will run six legs of the race, the longest leg being 10 miles and the most brutal one, including some “significant hills,” as he races inland from Huntington Beach.

At some points in the race, the runners may be running alone in the middle of the night with just a head lamp, re-flective vest and a cell phone just in case they get lost on the course.

Hammer Prep is running as part of a corporate division that includes local companies such as Qualcomm and Sharp, all raising funds for Monarch. The corporate division

TPHS grad/athlete to raise funds for kids in need through long-distance Ragnar Relay Racegoal is to raise a total of $160,000 and, as of Mon-day, they were just short of that.

Hammer Prep alone has already raised nearly $5,000.

Hemmerich grew up in Del Mar and graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1996. He played soccer for Stanford and graduated with a de-gree in economics before launching a pro-soccer career that included stops in Major League Soccer with the San Jose Earth-quakes and abroad with a New Zealand team.

After his soccer ca-reer ended, Hemmerich began tutoring in 2001 and enjoyed it so much he decided to start Ham-mer Prep the next year, the name coined from one of his old nicknames. At first he had tutoring centers at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center and at the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito’s Pol-ster branch, but soon the business evolved to strictly one-on-one tutoring, which is what Hammer Prep specializes in today.

While Hammer Prep offers tutoring in any high school subject, SAT and ACT prep is its main focus, using full-time, professional tutors and a curriculum developed by Hammer.

“It’s easily the most important test a high school kid takes and it can be a highly intimidating test,” Hemmerich said.

Hammer tries to take out the intimidation and with one-on-one preparation help students to be conditioned to be successful test takers.

For the last five years, Hammer Prep has also offered ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) test prep, the test that students must take to be accepted into private schools

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such as Bishops, Francis Parker or Pacific Ridge.“It’s completely different than any test these students

see in school,” Hemmerich said of the somewhat “scary” test that looks very much like a SAT for the younger set.

Hammer Prep has also partnered with the Shane Wal-ton Foundation, founded by a Bishop’s grad who went on to play football at Notre Dame and in the NFL, and who has made it his mission to help the education of underserved students. Through their efforts, Hammer Prep is able to give ISEE tutoring to students who might not have been able to receive it, giving them the same advantage as others to ac-cess higher education.

“The kids this year just hammered the test,” said Hem-merich, noting that the successful test scores resulted in scholarships to Bishop’s.

Hemmerich officially committed to training for the Ragnar race two months ago, which meant taking a break from his adult amateur soccer team, the San Diego County Soccer League’s Nomads.

“I love running, it’s what keeps me sane,” said Hemm-erich, who boosted his mileage from 15 to 25 miles a week to 30 to 50 miles a week in preparation for Ragnar. “It’s an important part of my life and I run quite a bit to stay one-tenth as fit as my wife, a professional triathlete.”

He hopes he is ready for his 39 miles and relates this Ragnar challenge to what his company does every day. He knows first hand through Hammer Prep that dedication, preparation and focus can bring success. Andy’s teammates include Zach Negin (Hammer Prep employee), Andy’s broth-er Jason Hemmerich, William Blore, Caela Timinsky and Alec Fillmore.

Learn more about Hammer Prep at hammerprep.com.

Celebration of Life to be held for Marilyn N. Shaw

A Celebration of Life for Marilyn N. Shaw will be held on April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar. Mrs. Shaw served on the Del Mar Union School District board for many years. She led efforts to extend Tor-rey Pines Reserve, to preserve Crest Canyon and to open the La Jolla Playhouse. Mrs. Shaw died in San Francisco on March 29.

St. Peter’s Church is located at 334 14th Street Del Mar, CA 92014; (858) 755-1616.


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In 1983, a Coast Guard helicopter made its way to the capsized Marine Electric vessel off the coast of Virgin-ia. When they arrived, they found survivors scattered around in the near-freezing water. After multiple at-tempts to lower the rescue basket directly where the crew members were strug-gling to survive in the water, time after time they were too hypothermic and weak to climb in. Even with a Navy helicopter assist, only three were rescued out of 34. Later, in 1991, the fishing vessel Dora H. radioed a Mayday and was sinking in the icy waters 220 miles off Kodiak, Alaska. This time, a Coast Guard Rescue Swim-mer was flying out with his helicopter crew.

A Banning, California native, Chief Warrant Offi-cer Gary L. Strebe, remem-bers not wanting to go to Kodiak, Alaska. He’d planned to come to San Di-ego, do four years with the Coast Guard and get out and go to college. He’d al-ready completed boot camp in Cape May, N.J., and a rig-

orous 18-week Aviation Sur-vival Technician school in Elizabeth City, N.C., where Strebe was trained to main-tain aircrew and aircraft surviv-al equip-ment. In ad-dition, he was trained for his air-crew posi-tion as a Res-cue Swimmer.

The Rescue Swimmer School opportunity was a direct result of the Marine Electric tragedy, when Con-gress mandated the creation of a Rescue Swimmer pro-gram. As a former high-school lifeguard and com-petitive swimmer, Strebe was over-confident in his abilities at first. But his in-structors put the pressure on to find even greater strength, endurance, and mental acuity than he knew he had, replicating “real world” situations. He had to remind himself that “it’s a mental game that is not go-ing to kill you, at least not purposefully.”

The first year and half in Kodiak, Strebe was learn-ing his technician trade. When the “Halibut Opener” came up, the crew of the Dora H., like others, had 24

hours to catch as many fish as possible, many overload-ing their boats. Strebe was the duty Rescue Swimmer

when their may-day came in.

He describes the scene: “It was 70-knot winds. Seas were

anywhere from 25-35

feet tall. We locat-ed a life raft with our night vision goggles. We knew somebody was in the raft; we weren’t sure how many.

“They lowered me in the water and I was clearing out of the rescue strap when a swell dropped out from underneath me and I fell 10 feet. That ripped off my mask and snorkel, so I had to continue the rescue with no protection from the ro-tor wash and salt water in my face and eyes.”

Strebe started swim-ming, wearing a 30-pound hoisting harness, trying to keep the raft in sight over walls of water. Above, the pilot was tiring, holding the H-3 helicopter in a hover, while getting buffeted about by powerful winds. When Strebe arrived, luckily all four [crew] were in the raft. “I grabbed the one with a

torn dry suit and put him in the water. They lowered the basket and I put him in. It took about 15 minutes per hoist.”

Ever looming was the “Bingo” moment when the helicopter has to turn back because of being low on fuel. Gary had been in the 32-degree water for more than 50 minutes, and did not want to be left behind. So, he clipped himself to the basket holding the last fish-erman and went up with him. “It’s teamwork. You can’t do the mission if you can’t trust the guy covering your back.”

Semper Paratus – “Al-ways ready” — is the Coast Guard’s motto. With over 95,000 miles of U.S. coast-lines and vast oceans and seas, the stewardship is mas-sive. CWO Strebe explains the Coast Guard is the old-est sea-going service, started in 1790 to enforce tariff and trade laws to prevent smug-gling. Today, it’s a unique branch of the military with law enforcement authority — deployed daily for mari-time security, safety and en-vironmental protection.

Preparedness has many faces in the Coast Guard.

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A walk to Dog Beach, a stroll through the San Dieguito Lagoon and a stop-in to Free Flight Exotic Bird Park. Sounds like not only a nice Del Mar outing, but also a typical day at the veterinarian for clients of Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar.

“Our clients love to walk to the beach while their pets have services done,” said Layne Havens, co-owner of the hospital. “It’s not dreadful for our clients to go to the vet. It’s really fun, and if they have kids, the kids love it too.”

Havens, along with fellow veterinarian Steve Mira, took over ownership of the hospital, located at 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., only a few months ago, and they say the ex-perience has already been incredibly rewarding. Not only that, but they are in the process of an extensive renovation.

The two previously worked together for three years at Pacific Petcare in Carmel Valley, and they came together with a common vision of offering comprehensive care and top-notch boarding in a comfortable, high-quality, friendly environment.

Situated next to the nonprofit Free Flight bird sanctu-ary, Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar is very unassum-ing from the outside. Small and boutique-like, the facility strikes visitors with cleanliness, colorful artwork and the caring smiles of staff members upon entering. Hidden be-hind the quaint entrance is a high-tech and surprisingly vast 5,000-square-foot facility that offers much more space than many animal hospitals — the reason why Havens and Mira want to make use of that space by offering full-service boarding.

“It’s a good peace of mind to know if anything goes wrong there’s a vet on site,” Mira said, adding that the

medical and boarding as-pects of the business really fuel each other in being able to provide com-prehensive care.

The hospi-tal has an 800-square-foot outdoor play area for dogs, 12 large out-door runs and 13 indoor runs (a “run” is basi-cally a very, very big cage). Havens and Mira are in the process of building an up-stairs cat ward for both hospi-talized and boarding cats. Not only will the feline area have cat condos, toys and beds, but it will feature TVs to keep the kitties occupied with recorded vid-eos of fish, wildlife and other things a cat may like to watch.

Havens graduated from veterinarian school at Virginia

SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESSDel Mar animal hospital gets renovation, new ownership

Layne Havens and Steve Mira, co-owners of the Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar.

Tech about five years ago and landed in San Diego when she completed an in-ternship at a local emergen-cy hospital here. She loves the owner education aspect of veterinary medicine, and encourages clients to get in-volved in the health of their pets. Her clinical interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry and ultrasound imaging.

Mira, a Michigan na-tive, also came to San Diego when he completed an in-ternship at a Mission Valley emergency animal hospital. He has practiced in North County for nine years, and his professional interests in-clude wellness care, preven-tative medicine and educat-ing pet owners on all aspects of veterinary care.

For more information, visit www.animalandbird-hospital.com; call (858) 755-9351. The Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar is locat-ed at 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014.

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Letters to the Editor/Opinion

There are positive things happening in Del Mar. Construction projects, including the 21st Street Pump Station, the Beach Safety Center, and improvements along Camino Del Mar are being completed. We have a very comprehensive Vil-lage Specific Plan which will go before the voters in November for approval. And we are financially strong, with balanced budgets. All of these things represent steady progress and are the result of hard work by community groups and our city em-ployees.

But there is a big issue that is facing the city that may not have grabbed your attention.

It is the city’s pension obligations to its em-ployees, how these liabilities will impact the fi-nancial health of the city, and how to correct the problem over the coming years.

Like many other cities throughout the coun-try, Del Mar offers its employees a “defined bene-fit” retirement package, which basically says that the city will pay a retired employee an annual payment based on a negotiated formula. The ne-gotiated formula is: number of years worked x compensation at retirement x 3%. As an exam-ple, an employee earning $80,000 at retirement, who has worked 25 years would receive at retire-ment $60,000 per year ($80,000 x 25 x .03).

If the employee retires at age 60 and lives an-other 20 years, the city is obligated to pay a bene-fit of $1,200,000. And this amount grows annual-ly based on the cost of living.

To fund these benefits, cities in California contribute to the California Public Employees Re-tirement System (CalPERS). Del Mar pays an as-sessment to CalPERS each year based on the pro-jected retirement benefits the city has to pay in future years. CalPERS then takes the money and invests it in stocks, bonds, and real estate, hoping to grow the funds and earn enough money to meet retirement obligations of each city. During boom times, when the stock market is doing well, CalPERS has been able to grow at about 7.8% per year. But during the last 10 years, the investment returns have only been 5.3% per year. And that is the problem. The growth of the money set aside to pay city pensions has not kept up with the “de-fined benefit” obligations the city has promised its employees. The result …..CalPERS pension

funds for Del Mar are not fully funded.Seeing this looming problem, the City Coun-

cil asked the Finance Committee back in June of 2011 to analyze the magnitude of our pension problem and make recommendations on strate-gies the city could implement to meet our retire-ment obligations to our employees while still maintaining the long term financial health of the city. At the City Council meeting on April 2, the Finance Committee reported their findings to council.

What is the magnitude of this under-funding of the pensions? Per CalPERS data from October 2010, Del Mar’s three pension funds have funding levels of 63%, 65%, and 66%. Using CalPERS data, the Finance Committee estimated that the unfunded liability of Del Mar’s pensions range from $9.9 million to $16.4 million, depending on whether you assume CalPERS earns 7.75% or 6.2% on their investments in the years ahead. That is 1.0 to 1.5 times the amount of the city’s annual general fund revenues ($11 million).

These estimates, although not exact, give us the magnitude of the problem. In either assump-tion, the number is huge. After hearing their re-port, the City Council directed the Finance Com-mittee, city staff, and the city attorney to work to-gether to investigate feasible strategies to reduce this liability and make our city pensions whole for the long term.

And let me quote a portion of the Finance Committee report of April 2. “It is tempting to hope that the good old days of high investment returns will sweep in and save the day. A hope is not a strategy. It seems much better to get in front of this undeniable problem and solve it now through negotiation combined with careful and realistic planning rather than continue on an un-sustainable path which can only lead to unfortu-nate and unproductive disputes, with everyone losing”. We owe it to our employees and commu-nity to avoid that outcome.

I want to thank Jim Eckmann and his Fi-nance Subcommittee for doing this analysis for the community. This is the first step in address-ing a very difficult problem.

Terry SinnottDel Mar

Time to look at Del Mar pension reform

Don’t look now Carmel Valley, but just when you thought traffic couldn’t get any worse, along comes three projects that will soon bury you in vehicles.

A combination of the 22nd Agricultural District’s approval of the Del Mar Fairgrounds Master Plan, the City of San Diego’s approval of a huge expansion of the Flower Hill Mall, and Kil-roy’s proposed 23.6-acre One Paseo mixed use devel-opment, will, when com-plete, turn Carmel Valley into a parking lot unless we act fast.

The result of these three commercial and mixed-use projects will substantially add to the total square-foot-age of development in the coastal zone. Yet, future

plans for highway/transit improvements within this same coastal zone will lag at least 10 to 20 years behind the development.

This is unconscionable — and government at its worse. Unfortunately, gov-ernment is not the one that will suffer. We will.

And Carmel Valley will not be alone. These unmiti-gated environmental im-pacts will affect the quality of life within the communi-ties of Torrey Pines, and the cities of Solana Beach and Del Mar, too.

What can we do now to fight back against this traf-fic?

Currently, the 22nd Ag.’s answer to this traffic fiasco is to fund a seasonal shuttle service during the

Del Mar race season and the San Diego County Fair. North County Transit Dis-trict would provide the shuttle line from the Solana Beach Train Station to the Del Mar Fair-grounds. A similar private transit shut-tle would link the Fair-grounds to the City of Del Mar’s hotel and restaurant complex.

Though helpful, this shuttle service won’t solve the problem, and is not the complete answer.

I have proposed to the 22nd Ag. and to senior man-agement of Kilroy’s One Pas-eo development that they fund a more permanent so-lution. We need transit that will work in and out of our communities. A system called “Loop Lite” would

build on the seasonal shuttle routes, yet still include the rail stations in Solana Beach and the fairgrounds. Loop Lite would be vastly expand-ed service that would in-clude the Cedros District, Flower Hill and One Paseo.

The development of this more complete shuttle partnership between NCTD and the Metropolitan Trans-portation Authority would also provide service to the La Jolla Super Loop system and provide more links to University Town Center.

To me, transit is nice, but only if it is accessible. Bringing this expanded shuttle to those who will ride it will certainly repre-sent a major planning step forward.

Do we have the will

and futuristic vision to enact such a bold step forward into modern transit? Since this is a North County Tran-sit system, I will encourage our new County Supervisor of the Third District and, hopefully, our new council-man in the City of San Di-ego’s District 1 to help pro-vide the leadership needed to gather all the regional partners for a roundtable fo-rum to discuss the creation of the Loop Lite transit sys-tem.

We cannot build anoth-er freeway to get us out of this planning mess. So we had better explore this op-tion — and fast.

Dennis RidzChairman of the Torrey

Pines Community Planning Board

Creating a Loop Lite transit system

I actually laughed out loud when I read Steve Danon’s quote in the paper. He says he is running for County Supervisor because he wants to restore accountability and trust in government. He states it’s time for creation of a regional “Ethics Committee.”

Give me a break. Does this guy take the voters for buffoons? Danon is a former lobbyist who has been campaigning in San Diego practi-cally full-time for more than two years. All the while working full-time as a federal employee, paid by we the taxpayers, as a Federal employee in Washington, D.C.

Much of his activity in San Diego occurred during key votes in Washington, yet he was here campaigning. How does that represent an example of ethics, accountability and trust?

How does he campaign while employed by the taxpayers? Most California congressmen’s lead staffers fly out to the district a couple of times a year, yet Danon has probably logged more advantage miles than the lot of them. He flies to California more often than the con-gressman himself. Maybe he pays for his flights now, but I wonder if he paid for them two years ago.

Miraculously, he separates the two roles — the job we pay him to do — and the candi-dates’ role of fundraising calls, calls for endorse-ments and attendance at local meetings, all re-lated to running for office. There are many who have witnessed these appearances and received his locally-generated phone calls. These appear-ances at local events are normally handled by local staff, not requiring the expense and time for Danon to come from Washington.

If this isn’t unethical, than I don’t know what is. And if it’s legal, it certainly is not with-in the spirit of the law, This is my main con-cern. We already have too many elected offi-cials who do not operate within the spirit of the law. We certainly don’t need or deserve an-other one.

Allen FrischSolana Beach

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Terry Cox of Florida and Edith Smith of Virginia want the voters of San Diego County to know the story of “plain ordinary citizens” who went to Congress in January, 1991. Both of our husbands, who were mili-tary retirees, suffered severe disability and lost their earned military medical ben-efit due to an inequity in the law which forced 100

percent disabled military members onto Medicare un-der age 65 with reduced healthcare benefits.

Terry and I took our husbands’ unjust situation to Congress as “citizens” and found ourselves meet-ing in the U.S. Capitol with a professional staff member of the United States House Committee on Appropria-tions named Dave Roberts.

Dave not only took the time to meet with us, lis-tened to our concerns, and tried to think about how to solve the problem, he went so far as to draft legislation making military medical in-surance as a second payer to Medicare for disabled mili-tary retirees under age 65. Dave worked tirelessly with the Department of Defense and a bipartisan group of

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The eligibility of the disabled for Medicare/Mili-tary Medical could be con-sidered the “first step” to-ward TRICARE for Life, a continued health care bene-fit for military retirees and their families once they turn age 65. Without

Dave’s compassionate cour-age and strong conviction to take a “first step” and lead the way after listening to “plain ordinary citizens,” would there now be TRI-CARE benefits for all who have served our nation to earn them?

Little things often make a big difference in the lives of many. We have known Dave for many decades. We

want you to know Dave’s custom of listening to “plain ordinary citizens” and get-ting things accomplished in a bipartisan way for the good of all of us!

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Good work by good people is needed for good governmentLetters to the Editor/Opinion

said, noting she had to drag them all away. Rabbitt even found a bomb casing on the property.

“Elizabeth’s property was one of the original homes in the area,” board chair Gary Levitt explained. “The entire property was “developed” (i.e. used) in that the previous owners dumped stuff, kept horses, etc., all over the property. Only when she cleared out this trash and removed ice-plant, etc., was it suddenly obvious to city staff that the natural brush was no longer there, and they started an investigation which led to this citation. If she was not planning to do any develop-ment, she had no reason to process any site permits.

“Elizabeth is now fol-lowing the process recom-mended to her by the city, which was to submit an ap-plication for the ‘illegal ac-tivity’ — and basically this is the same permit application you would make if you were doing a development on the property,” Levitt said.

“It’s been very emo-tional for me,” Rabbitt said, “because I feel (trash remov-al) made our neighbors’ and our property better – and it hurts. We’re happy to miti-

gate; we have already paid over $100,000 to renovate.”

Rabbitt now needs to go through a site develop-ment permit process, ac-cording to the city. “So, we have to get the site permit just to buy mitigation to give to the city in order to own our property.” She also needs to get a building per-mit, a retroactive grading permit, and a geology re-port. “Now city staff are re-acting as if it was a (new) de-velopment — asking her to spend thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, on paper studies from geolo-gists, civil engineers and bi-ologists,” Levitt clarified.

“At the same time, the Grand Del Mar had a permit in place that protected land south of them, while the city watched the back yard of Elizabeth,” he noted. “The city drove through (the property), saw some brush (on a slope) that never grew back, and thought there must be fresh grading. They don’t care that there was trash, and even a (water-logged) bomb there.”

Levitt suggested that Rabbitt go to the mayor’s of-fice with the dilemma and perhaps remind the city that nearly a decade after receiv-ing a judgment award of $250,000 for illegal grading and damage to adjacent sen-sitive habitat, done by the

Grand Del Mar (then called Meadows), the Del Mar Mesa and Carmel Valley planning boards still have not received any money.

“Elizabeth’s property was one of the original homes in the area — prior to any recent development oc-curring —bringing streets, utilities etc. The entire prop-erty was ‘developed’ (i.e. used) in that the previous owners dumped stuff, kept horses etc all over the prop-erty. Only when Elizabeth cleared out this trash and re-moved ice-plant, etc., was it suddenly obvious to city staff (who must have been inspecting all the new con-struction around her) that the natural brush was no longer there and they start-ed an investigation which led to this citation. If she was not planning to do any development, she had no reason to process any site permits with anyone,” Levitt said.

Levitt added that he will meet with Rabbitt to draft a letter to the city and noted the property is an iso-lated piece, not part of the community plan. “The board needs to tell (city) staff where it stands regard-ing the permit application, as if she was proposing con-struction on her site.” The board agreed to continue the discussion at its May

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set of new standards consid-ering the increased density and unique design associat-ed with the vision for down-town Del Mar, as distin-guished from the design considerations for residen-tial areas.

Del Mar planning man-ager Adam Birnbaum said there is also concern that, in looking to achieve a more densely developed down-town, applying the same rig-orous view-protection stan-dards used for residential properties may compromise property owners’ ability to increase development op-portunities as set forth in the VSP.

In March, city officials received positive feedback from the Design Review Board in moving forward with DRO amendments, Birnbaum said.

The DRO amendments, once formulated, will be separate and distinct from the November public vote on the VSP.

The council was in agreement that it’s a good idea to move forward with amendments to the DRO.

Councilman Don Mosi-er addressed the issue of view protection in the com-mercial district, because he said it is something he has flip-flopped on. At first he thought it would be valu-able and fair for downtown property owners to have view protection like every-one else. In addition, he said he was previously opposed to what he called “view in-equality” — view protection for those outside, but not in-side, the commercial district.

Mosier said he changed his mind when considering the likely situation that the

view protection of a proper-ty on the east side of Cami-no Del Mar could prohibit the development of a sec-ond story on the west side.

“That would negate a lot of what we are trying to accomplish,” he said. “In terms of achieving the goal of developing downtown and getting more residen-tial downtown, the view protection has to be lost or it really stands in the way of sensible development.”

Mosier continued, “Also if you are going to have higher density units and you have a series of second-story condos that share walls, your privacy expectations have to be less than if you were in a single family dwelling in [a resi-dential] zone. I think we do need to craft our Design Re-view Ordinances to be real-istic and take into account what will work in the Vil-lage Specific Plan and what density we want to achieve.”

Mosier also said, and Councilwoman Lee Haydu agreed, that the design manual needs to reflect the character of Del Mar and encourage creative design, as opposed to rows of simi-lar facades.

To view Del Mar’s draft Village Specific Plan, visit www.delmar.ca.us. Written comments on the plan are being accepted through May 4, and there are a number of upcoming pub-lic meetings on revitaliza-tion. City officials will be on hand at the Del Mar Farmers’ Market every Sat-urday, there will be a ques-tion-and-answer session in the City Hall Annex on April 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and on April 30 there will be a special public workshop at 6 p.m.

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The Friends of the Pow-erhouse recently announced that the new Beach Safety Center (Lifeguard Tower) is ahead of schedule and will be finished before the sum-mer rush.

The project includes a new walkway, and garden area. Groundbreaking took place on Oct. 3, 2011 and construction started Oct. 19.

A Grand Opening cele-bration will be announced in the near future.

There is still time for everyone to participate. Here are the choices: Staff lockers: $350; Bricks are $250; and Planks for the new walkway are $1,000.

Please call 858-755-1641 or go online to www.friensofthepowerhouse.org.

New Beach Safety Center near completion


Tim Scheg, Christi Miyahira, John McIntyreTom Joas, Scott Harvey

James Nelson, Brenda DurandKelli Kaelber, Cathy Scheg Liz and Brian HughesSandy McIntyre, Paul AngBrenda Durand, Mike Poh

Another successful North Shore softball season is coming to a close, but not before the volun-

teers and sponsors who make up the league were given a big “thank you” from President Cathy Scheg.

“It’s been a great rec. season,” Scheg said during Volunteer Appreciation Night at Tio Leo’s in Carmel Valley. “It would not be possible without the hard work of the volunteers and sponsors who give their time and resources to the league. From managers and coaches to board members and sponsors, North Shore is made up of a wonderful group of people who support girls softball in our community.”

For more information on the North Shore Girls Softball League, visit www.nsgsl.com. PHOTOS: JON CLARK

North Shore thanks volunteers

Mohsen were at the NCAA Final Four in March when their Wildcats won the title.

“I love basketball,” she said, noting that she’s been watching Kentucky games since she was 5.

And she plays golf, al-though “poorly.” Talking about a recent trip to Palm Desert, she added, “I go to be with the boys.”

She and Blake also are members of Sharp’s team that participates in the American Heart Association Heart Walk each year.

“It’s a way to teach him to give back,” she said, again giving credit to the people who cared for him when he had open heart surgery as a tiny baby.

Khaleghi also enjoys working out – she’s a regular at the Pacific Athletic Club even if she only gets in 30-minute workouts now that she’s working 7 to 7 most days.

Her enthusiasm for the job she is still learning is as evident as her love of her family.

“I’m extremely passion-ate about the patient care experience – that’s why this job suits who I am and what

I believe in, as well as what Sharp HealthCare stands for.”

To learn more about Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, visit www.sharp.com/mary-birch/index.cfm.

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the constituents want,” he said.

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Jerry TetalmanTetalman, 57, is a Carls-

bad resident who worked as a nurse and nursing admin-istrator at a hospital mental health unit, and later began a new career in real estate sales and property manage-ment.

While he has been po-litically active, he has not run for office before. In 2005, he co-authored a book, “One World Democra-cy: A Progressive Vision for Enforceable Global Law.”

Tetalman said when he started running last fall, people told him his chances for beating Issa were slim. But he said the tide may have turned in February, when Issa chaired Congres-

sional hearings on the issue of whether the government should force religious insti-tutions to provide contra-ceptive coverage for their employees. Issa was criti-cized because the first panel of witnesses included no women.

Later, conservative ra-dio host Rush Limbaugh stoked the fire by denigrat-ing a female law school stu-dent who testified on the is-sue.

After those incidents, said Tetalman, Republicans approached him and said they would not support Issa and would instead vote for Tetalman.

“I think (Issa) lost a lot of votes in that case,” Tetal-man said.

Tetalman said he plans to run a grass-roots cam-paign, with phone-banking and knocking on doors, but realizes he won’t have the cash for many TV ads.

Another issue he be-lieves will resonate with vot-ers is the so-called Buffett Rule, which President Obama has invoked as part of a plan to increase taxes on the wealthy. (The rule refers to billionaire Warren Buffett, who has called it unfair that top income-earn-ers pay a lower tax rate than

the middle class.) Tetalman said Issa has signed a pledge not to increase taxes created by anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, but that stance led to the U.S. credit downgrade last year.

“I’m confident I will be one of the top two (vote-get-ters) and go on to Novem-ber,” Tetalman said.

For more information, visit www.jerryforcon-gress2012.com.

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Strebe’s current job is Senior Marine Inspector. He be-came qualified through more schooling. He suggests, “Think of a large vessel. The hull inspectors check the navigation, the crew compe-tency, life and fire safety – all the upper deck hull equipment. The machinery inspectors check the propul-sion machinery, auxiliary equipment and emergency generators.” Gary is quali-fied to do both hull and ma-chinery inspections.

The sinking of the Ti-tanic spawned the Interna-tional Maritime Organiza-tion (IMO). Strebe reports, “It’s a body of sea-going na-tions that agree upon inter-national regulations and

laws for safety of life at sea (SOLAS). When foreign ships come here, we inspect them to SOLAS standards, along with our own U.S. rules and regulations. If they have defi-ciencies, we’ll write them up and contact their flag nation to correct it.”

“Strict Enforcer” is the U.S. Coast Guard’s global repu-tation. Recently, the media reported a remark made by a maritime industry insider after a recent cruise line disaster: “Make sure you’re going on a ship that makes stops in the U.S., because then you know the U.S. Coast Guard is going aboard to inspect it.”

Gary says, “Foreign ships have to notify us of their ar-rival 96 hours ahead of time. U.S. Customs checks the crew for proper licensing. We look at their cargo, where they’ve been and do spot inspections. If a lifeboat doesn’t start up or a pump on board doesn’t work or any other red flag comes up, we’re going to hold them here until it works.”

Even though Strebe and his team are the safety guys, holding ship and boat owners to the rod can be frustrating. He says, “Sometimes it’s hard being the regulator. We take great pains to be fair, and don’t want to run people out of business. I take my job seriously because if their boat sinks, the National Transportation and Safety Board and everyone else are looking at me for answers. They love us when we save them, but don’t like us when we cite them.”

Whether its rescues or inspections, Strebe is all about the Coast Guard ethos to protect, defend, save, and be a shield. He agrees the many proud who serve the Coast Guard are unsung heroes.

Strebe is happily married with a daughter and a son – thankful for what the Coast Guard has provided him and his family. “I’ve been able to complete my education up through a master’s degree. I’ve been to some great places and worked with some outstanding people. We’re all here to help.”

For helping the crew of Dora H. out of the frigid Alas-kan waters, Strebe won eight different awards for bravery and heroism. Once in the helicopter, he wrapped the tired and hypothermic fishermen in blankets the best he could. Exhausted, cold, and tired he passed out for the trip home. Thanks to men like Chief Warrant Officer Strebe, people are rescued that would otherwise be lost and safety of life at sea keeps in check.

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Teddy Oitzman, an 8th grade student at Santa Fe Christian School, shot 5 under par 139 to win the Las Vegas Championship recently at Primm Valley Golf Club. Over the two-day tournament, Oitzman carded 3 eagles, 9 birdies and 15 pars en route to the win. Al-though he won the tournament by two strokes, he birdied the last two holes to secure the championship.

“It was a great golf course that set up well for my game. I was hitting the ball pretty well going into the tournament and was able to keep it going and make some putts,” said Oitzman.

The tournament is part of Future Champions Golf World Series Events sponsored by Callaway. It featured nearly 200 of the best players in the western United States and is one of six World Series events. The win earned Oitzman an invitation to the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship at Torrey Pines this summer.

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Teddy Oitzma recently won the Las Vegas Championship. Courtesy photo

SB Soccer Club registration now openThe Solana Beach Soccer Club has begun its registration

for the upcoming fall season of 2012. The club is holding online registration at www.solanabeachsoccerclub.com now through June 15. The club caters to players U6 through U18 boys and girls. Parents can contact the registrar at 858-922-8379 for more information.

The Harlem Ambassadors will take on the Rotary Ra-vens at a charity basketball game at Canyon Crest Academy.

Game Day is May 5 at 7 p.m. on the Canyon Crest Academy campus in Carmel Valley, sponsored by the Del Mar-Solana Beach Sunrise Rotary Club.

With several weeks to the event, there are still some 900 tickets remaining to fill the almost 3,000-seat gym and provide needed funds for two very worthwhile local benefi-ciaries: Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito and Canyon Crest Academy Foundation

Tickets can be purchased on the club’s website at: dms-bRotary.com

Buy your tickets now for charity basketball game featuring Harlem Ambassadors

Registration is now open for those wishing to sign up for fall recreational soccer through the Rancho Santa Fe Attack Recreational program at www.rsfsoccer.com. The pro-gram is designed for children ages 4 to 18 and emphasizes fun while learning the game of soccer and the meaning of sportsmanship. Attack annually serves more than 400 children in their Rec program. All players who register by the deadline are guaranteed a spot on a team and the opportunity to play. The Attack teams play against each other and the other local clubs (such as Solana Beach, Cardiff and Encinitas). Games are held on local fields on Saturday’s during the fall with practices during the week.

Registration for fall soccer can be completed online or the forms can be downloaded from the website. Visit www.rsfsoccer.com or by calling the office at 760-479-1500.

RSF Attack soccer registration open

The Encinitas Gamers 16U tryout has been re-scheduled for Sunday, May 6, from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Westwood Club Field, 17394 West Bernardo Drive in San Diego. The Gamers team plays at the highest level of travel baseball. The team is looking for more than good baseball skills. Effort in the classroom and sound char-acter are important. The team will play 12 league games, four tournaments, including the Fourth of July Firecracker in Orange Coun-ty, the West Coast’s highest-rated showcase, and the US-ABF World Series. To be eli-gible, you must be 16 or younger on May 1, 2012. Please report in baseball at-tire, and bring a birth certifi-cate. For additional informa-tion, email Head Coach, Ja-

Encinitas Gamers tryout rescheduled

son Litt [email protected] or Assistant Coach/Roster De-velopment, David Dinerman, [email protected]. www.hometeamsonline/encinitasgamers


BY GIDEON RUBINBaseball:In what turned out to be a test of pitching wills, Santa

Fe Christian proved itself to be up for the challenge.Nolan Gannon and John Gamble combined for a two-

hit shutout to lead the Eagles to a 1-0 nonleague victory over Otay Ranch on April 10 in a game that went 10 in-nings.

The duo combined for 16 strikeouts and Josh Estill dou-bled and scored the game’s only run to help the Eagles get back on track after losing two of their previous three games.

Gannon, who started, struck out 12 batters and allowed two hits and two walks in seven innings.

Gamble, who got the win, struck out four batters and allowed two walks in three innings in which he allowed no hits.

The Eagles improved their overall record for the season to 13-4.

*****Torrey Pines opened Palomar League with a loss at the

hands of Rancho Bernardo, but the Falcons bounced back, exacting a measure of revenge with two wins to take the best-of-three series.

Torrey Pines defeated Rancho Bernardo 6-4 on April 10, a day after the Falcons were dealt a 2-0 loss in their league opener. They defeated Rancho Bernardo 6-0 in the April 12 rubber game.

Reed Mason and Chad Thurston each had two hits in-cluding a double to lead the Falcons in the April 10 victory.

Luc Rennie pitched a two-hit shutout to lead the Fal-cons two days later. Rennie struck out five batters and al-lowed no walks.

Mason led the Falcons offensively, going 2 for 3 with a homer and two RBI.

The Falcons were held to one hit in the series opener.Brock Larson turned in a solid pitching performance in

defeat for the Falcons. He struck out eight batters in six in-nings, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks.

Cody Sheppard had the Falcons’ only hit in the game.The Falcons improved their overall record for the sea-

son to 14-3-1.

*****Canyon Crest Academy lost to Del Norte 7-6 in a Valley

League game on April 12.Austin Kay had two hits including a double and three

RBI Sameer Jafri added two hits and two runs scored in de-feat for the Ravens.

CCA fell to 0-2 in league and 2-13 overall for the sea-son.

Softball:After a dreadful start, Cathedral Catholic has turned its

season around.The Dons, who lost six of their first eight games, have

now won nine straight.Their most recent victory was an 8-2 win against Claire-

mont in a Western League game on March 10.Whitney Voelker and Tierra Falo each homered to lead

the Dons.Falo pitched 5 2/3 innings of three-hit ball for the win.The Dons improved to 3-1 in league and 11-6 overall

for the season.*****Volleyball:Cathedral Catholic lost to Poway 2-1 (25-19, 11-25, 15-

13) in the finals of the Scripps Ranch tournament on April 14.

Nick Supple had 11 kills in defeat for the Dons and Kyle Bass added eight kills.

*****Torrey Pines lost to Westview 3-1 (25-10, 25-18, 24-26,

25-18) in a Palomar League game on April 10.Jake Reeves had 17 kills and 15 assists to lead the Fal-

cons, and Emerson Yee contributed 19 assists.The Falcons fell to 1-3 in league and 9-7 overall for the

season.Girls lacrosse:Cathedral Catholic defeated Boca Raton (Fla.) 14-13 in a

nonleague game on April 11.Chandler Ramsey scored five goals and had two assists,

and Chelsea Mapes contributed three goals to lead the Dons.Courtney Place added two goals and two assists, and

Dons goalie Marie McDonald-Hulen had 12 saves.

Week in Sports The Dons improved their overall record for the season to 6-5.

Notes:• Former Torrey Pines standout Joey DeNato has contin-

ued to excel at the collegiate level.DeNato is a sophomore at Indiana, where he has

emerged as one of the Big 10 Conference’s top pitching prospects.

Through his first nine starts he is 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA. In his most recent game, DeNato allowed two runs in

seven innings in a 3-2 IU victory over Michigan State on April 14.

• Former San Diego Jewish Academy standout Michael Fagan is a sophomore at Princeton, where he is 1-1 with a 5.96 ERA.

Fagan, who was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 45th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball amateur draft, is the school’s only player ever to be drafted.

Del Mar Little League League Standings as of 4/8/12

AAA – American League AAA – National League

Team W L T Streak Last 5 Team W L T Streak Last 5

Owlz 5 4 0 Lost 1 3-2-0 Rattlers 9 2 0 Won 1 3-2-0

Scrappers 4 4 1 Tied 1 4-0-1 Mud Cats 6 3 1 Won 1 3-2-0

Pawsox 3 6 0 Won 1 3-2-0 BlueClaws 7 4 0 Lost 1 2-3-0

Thunder 2 8 0 Lost 5 0-5-0 Threshers 5 4 1 Won 3 3-2-0

Knights 1 7 1 Tied 1 0-4-1 Red Wings 5 5 0 Lost 1 2-3-0

AA – American League AA – National League

Team W L T Streak Last 5 Team W L T Streak Last 5

Bulls 9 1 0 Won 8 5-0-0 Sea Dogs 8 1 0 Won 6 5-0-0

Mud Hens 5 6 0 Won 3 3-2-0 Hooks 6 4 0 Won 1 3-2-0

Storm 4 6 0 Lost 3 2-3-0 Raptors 4 7 0 Lost 2 2-3-0

RockHounds 3 7 0 Lost 5 0-5-0 River Bandits 2 9 0 Lost 5 0-5-0

League Highlights Del Mar Little League 2012 regular season has passed the half-way point in our top divisions and teams are hitting their stride. Congratulations to our recent Home Run hitters: Majors: Nicholas Bresnahan (Red Sox), Dylan Feuling (Athletics), Ryan Langborg (Angels), Bradley Polinsky (Cardinals) AAA: Lucas Corbosiero (Scrappers), Nicholas Herrmann (Rattlers) League Reminders For league updates, scores and standings visit the league website at www.dmll.org


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BY KAREN BILLINGHeather Mubarak has found great

success with The Toffee Box, a company churning out candy with “melt-in-your mouth, like-your-grandmother used to make” taste.

“I have to pinch myself sometimes, Mubarak said, noting of course she al-ways dreamed big but to find such sweet success has been a blessing. “It just goes to show that if you work hard, get a great product and just persevere, it’s going to work out.”

Her toffee was featured on the Mar-tha Stewart Show in February and she re-cently found out it would be carried by Williams-Sonoma this fall.

“To see my product on Martha, in her hot little hand, talk about my dream come true,” Mubarak said. “Three short years into my business, it was huge. I’ll never erase it (from the DVR).”

Toffee Box treats can be found local-ly at Harvest Ranch, Jimbo’s (which car-ries an organic, sugar-free version), Whole Foods, Seaside Market and Coun-try Squire in Rancho Santa Fe.

Mubarak is thrilled by the recent ad-dition of Williams-Sonoma to the list.

“It’s really exciting for us, that’s the big time,” Mubarak said. “They have a great reputation for high-end gourmet. I think that will really take our business to the next level.”

A Torrey Pines High School graduate, Mubarak grew up in Solana Beach. Her husband Jason grew up in Rancho Santa Fe and they moved back to his home-town a year ago. Their children attend R. Roger Rowe School and Jason works at Morgan Stanley in the village.

Everything Mubarak learned about making toffee she learned from Jason, who learned to make toffee with his mother and grandmother. When she first met him 17 years ago, she would often just watch the process and enjoyed the spoils, never learning how to make it.

Once the couple married, they start-

ed making it together with the family’s special recipe at home every holiday sea-son for family and friends, neighbors, teachers and clients.

After the holiday rush, the Mubaraks always joked about starting a business as lucky recipients of their delicious batches always encouraged them to sell it. In ear-ly 2009, Jason suggested Heather look into it more seriously—their children were older and her interior design busi-ness had slowed down as the housing market declined.

That spring, Mubarak researched ev-ery aspect of getting started in the food business. She found a commercial kitch-en and selected the perfect box for The Toffee Box — shimmery green, pink and brown boxes, “classic and classy” that would look pretty on someone’s counter-top and on the shelves of a store.

“By summer I had the website up

and my boxes and I was off and run-ning,” Mubarak said. “I never looked back.”

By her second Christmas, Toffee Box had to move to its current Carlsbad loca-tion. “It’s been great, this location has re-ally allowed us to grow a lot,” Mubarak said of their “phenomenal” 60 percent growth in three years.

The first year it had been Mubarak making all the candy herself, but now she has a staff to make the toffee so she can focus on the day-to-day operations, marketing and sales.

The special family recipe is what has helped keep the Toffee Box business growing, Mubarak said.

“People always say our toffee is on the light side, when others are so hard you think you’ll break your teeth eating it,” Mubarak said. “Ours is still crisp but not so much that you’re worried about being at the dentist the next day.”

Their most popular flavor is the most traditional, the dark chocolate tof-fee.

Mubarak tries to add a new flavor every year, so Toffee Box now has the op-tions of white chocolate macadamia nut, classic white chocolate, mocha hazelnut and Martha Stewart’s favorite: milk choc-olate pecan, “covered in creamy Guittard milk chocolate and dusted with Georgia pecans.”

Mubarak expects a new flavor to be added in the coming months—Jason helps in coming up with new tastes as they play with sample batches.

“We know toffee really well and that knowledge is what out brand is about,” Mubarak said. “There’s a quality we’re looking to have so we have to make sure the new flavor fits with that.”

The toffee can also easily be ordered online, with custom notes available for gifting. To place an order, visit thetoffee-box.com or call (760) 504-6904. Address: 5840 El Camino Real, #116, Carlsbad, Calif., 92008.

Reid Meloy, Ph.D., is a board-certified forensic psychologist, author and researcher who consults on criminal and civil cases throughout the United

States and Europe. He is a clinical professor of psy-chiatry at UC San Diego, School of Medicine, and a faculty member of the San Diego Psychoanalytic Insti-tute. He has received a number of awards from various professional orga-nizations and is chairman of Forensis, Inc., and Fo-rensis Europa, Inc., two nonprofit, public benefit

corporations devoted to forensic psychiatric and psychological research. (www.forensis.org).

Meloy has authored/co-authored several hun-dred papers published in peer-reviewed psychiatric and psychological journals, and has authored, co-authored or edited 10 books. His most recent, “Stalking, Threatening and Attacking Public Fig-ures” (Oxford University Press, 2008), led to a commissioned study for the National Academy of Sciences on threats toward public figures pub-lished in March 2011. (www.nap.edu). His book with Jens Hoffman, “The International Handbook of Threat Assessment,” will be published by Ox-ford University Press in 2013.

Meloy is a consultant to the counterintelli-gence division of the FBI and intermittently teach-es at the Behavioral Analysis Units in Quantico. He is a member of the Fixated Research Group for the United Kingdom’s Home Office concerning threats to the Royal Family and British political figures, and also teaches for the Netherlands Na-tional Police.

He’s been a technical consultant to the TV program “CSI,” since its inception in 2001.

Q&A

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Meet the Chefs of Del Mar at benefi t

April 22.Page B3

Oceanographer helped develop imaging system that located Titanic. See page B17

Who or what inspires you? People’s capacity for hope and ability to

love in the face of a difficult and dangerous world inspires me.

If you hosted a dinner party for eight, who (living or deceased) would you invite?

My guest list would include Sigmund SEE Q&A, PAGE B21

Reid Meloy studies the actions and motives of criminals

Reid Meloy

Sweet success for Toffee BoxFrom Williams-Sonoma to Martha Stewart, local resident’s gourmet candy is in high demand

TPHS graduate Heather Mubarak is the owner of The Toffee Box. Her candy will soon be carried by Williams-Sonoma.

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CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENINGA New American Musical only at La Jolla Playhouse

HANDS ON A HARDBODYPerformances begin April 27

Ten strangers compete for a new hardbody truck. The contestant with the most nerve – and tenacity – will drive away with the American Dream.

Based on the documentary film of the same name, Hands on a Hardbody features a brilliant score from Amanda Green and Trey Anastasio, along with a masterful story by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright.

LaJollaPlayhouse.org

Euclid QuartetTuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m.The Euclid Quartet, a dynamic ensemble known for performances filled with personality and vibrant color, is recognized as one of the most well-regarded chamber ensembles in its generation. Captivating audiences and critics ranging from Carnegie Hall to school classrooms to radio and television broadcasts, the quartet has performed to great acclaim across the country.

Tickets: $30 member/$35 nonmember

For more information and tickets, call (858) 454-5872 or visit www.ljathenaeum.org/ chamberconcerts

Grunion RunApril 23: 10:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.

Get ready for a true Southern California experience! Observe hundreds of small silver fish called grunion ride the waves onto La Jolla beaches to spawn. Before hitting the beach, see grunion hatch before your eyes during a special presentation about this mysterious fish. Prepare for cool, wet conditions and bring a flashlight.

Ages 6-13 with a paid adult.

Public: $12

RSVP required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu

Tiempo LibreSaturday, April 21 at 8 p.m.

Birch North Park Theatre

Tickets: $65, $45, $35

“They dance, they sing, they hoot and holler...these super-charged young singing sensations ...make you shake your fanny onto any dance floor...”

(858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org

Xcerpts: Baldessari’s Text Paintings and Artist BooksThursday, April 26 > 4-5 PM

Join us as we discuss a selection of John Baldessari’s text paintings. Xcerpts is a reading and discussion group that takes place in thoughtLAB—a space for creativity, curiosity, and dialogue. To obtain a copy of the excerpt, e-mail [email protected].

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The office of Solana Beach’s Pamplemousse Grille is stacked floor to ceiling with hundreds of cases of wine to fill the restaurant’s exten-sive list of more than 2,100 bottles — likely the biggest wine selec-tion in the city.

“We buy a lot of wine,” said Jeffrey Strauss, the restaurant’s owner and chef of more than 16 years. “There’s only one thing I ask in return from my distrib-utors.”

That favor is that each of his dozens of wine vendors donate a large format bottle — that’s a “magnum sized” 1,500 mL or greater — to

be auctioned off in the annual Meet the Chefs of Del Mar event, scheduled this year for April 22, from 1-4 p.m. at the Hilton Del Mar. The wine auction, which raises at least $15,000 in itself each year, is only one aspect of the charity event, which brings together the top chefs of Del Mar to share their specialties and raise money for Casa de Amparo, a North County facility that has been working with abused and neglected children for more than 30 years. One year, a bottle containing the equivalent of three cases of wine was auctioned off for $10,000.

Strauss has been an instrumental organizer of the event for more than 15 years, and he’s seen both the event and the Del Mar restaurant scene grow tremendously.

He said the local food scene was once concentrated in the downtown San Diego and La Jolla areas, but it has mi-grated to North County over the past five years, and the growing number of volunteer chefs participating in Meet the Chefs is proof in the pudding. The event started with 11 chefs and this year 17 are participating.

“It’s a chance for people from surrounding areas to come see what we have to offer and meet the chefs,” said Strauss, who is known at the event for the giant dessert buf-fet he provides each year. “The culinary scene in San Diego

has gotten better and better, and there are more chefs in this event than ever because there are more restaurants.”

Donna Greenbush, a spokeswoman for Casa de Ampa-ro, said the event has grown from raising $58,000 in 2000 to $110,000 last year. She hopes to bring in $115,000 this year, but there are still tickets to be sold, she said. She also said Casa de Amparo has benefited tremendously from this fund-raiser, growing from two programs in 2000 to seven pro-grams in 2012.

“We’ve always worked to remove kids from abusive homes,” she said. “Now we’ve been able to instate programs that prevent abuse and neglect, such as parenting courses.”

Strauss said the event’s success has been the result of not only the many chefs who have contributed their food and time over the years, but also businesses like Young’s Market, which has donated thousands in food and beverag-es since the event’s beginning. Strauss said it’s also fun for the chefs to catch up with each other at the annual event.

“To get 15 of us on a Sunday afternoon cooking togeth-er,” he said. “It’s just as fun for us as it is for anyone.”

To buy tickets to the event, visit www.casadeamparo.com or call (760) 754-5500, ext. 23. The Hitlon Del Mar is located at 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar.

Pamplemousse Grille’s Jeffrey Strauss (left)

16th annual Meet the Chefs of Del Mar event a community effort• Local participation at April 22 fundraiser stronger than ever

The San Diego/Palm Springs region of the Classic Car Club of America is bringing its Springtime Grand Classic to The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on Satur-day, April 21, at 10 a.m.

To learn more about membership or the upcom-ing event, visit sandiego-palmspringsregion.classicca-rclub.org/

Classic Car event Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute will host

its fourth annual “Bring It!” event at the Del Mar Fair-grounds Activity Center, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 27 in support of stem cell research. This year’s reality show theme will challenge guests to answer trivia questions and participate in a variety of games. The event includes a cock-tail reception with gourmet bites and entertainment, and then the games begin with attendees seated in teams of 10, competing for the title of 2012 Bring It! champion.

Tickets from $200 are available at www.sanfordburn-hamevents.org/bringit or from Chelsea Luedeke at (858) 795-5239.

Trivia game fun at research benefitSolana Beach Presbyterian Church is presenting an Earth Day lunch forum “The

Church and the State Confront Climate Change: as Allies or Adversaries?” The forum will be held on Sunday, April 22, from noon -1:30 p.m. in Debin Hall.

The Creation Care team at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church will host a forum that will include Dr. Dave Pierce, a leading climate scientist from Scripps Institute of Oceanogra-phy; Dr. April Maskiewicz, an environmental science professor from Pt. Loma Nazarene Uni-versity; Lesa Heebner, a Solana Beach city council member; and Thia Hobson, a theologian from SBPC.

Bring your questions and concerns and join in this crucial conversation. Please register on line www.solanapres.org for the $5 lunch as soon as possible. The church campus is lo-cated at 120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, at the corner of Lomas Santa Fe and Stevens Ave.

Experts to speak at Earth Day lunch forum in Solana Beach


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BY KELLEY CARLSON

W ith the recent opening of Puesto, La Jollans only need to go as far as the Village to find Mexican street-style tacos. Owned and operated by brothers Eric and

Alan Adler — both La Jolla High School alumni — the restaurant offers authentic fare with fresh, natural ingredients.

Its urban atmosphere is created by an interior of reclaimed brick and wood, with bright accent hues around the dining room. Floor-to-ceiling murals by graffiti artist Chor Boogie represent a colorful “explosion” of candy falling out of piñatas.

“We wanted people to feel like they’re on the street in Mexico City,” said Eric Adler, a first-generation American whose family hails from Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Customers create their own unique meal, starting at a walk-up griddle, and select from a base of tacos, salads or guisado (grilled food) bowls. Meanwhile, tortillas of stone-ground maize are prepared before their eyes.

Next, they may choose their grilled foods. The meats are all-natural; the seafood is sustainable. A number of vegetarian options not commonly found locally are available, from zucchini flowers and corn truffles to cactus and potatoes with soy chorizo.

The next decision involves the toppings, which include jalapeños, vegetables, and tinga with hibiscus, chipotle and onion.

There are several dressings for the salad lovers — including an aged-balsamic vinegar and the Puesto Vinaigrette with cilantro chile — and a half-dozen, made-from-scratch salsas for tacos or bowls, such as roja or verde tomatillo and Pistache, created from pistachio and jalapeño.

Side dishes can be added for an extra charge. Patrons can decide between chips, rice, black beans, vegetables and sweet Mexican corn.

For dessert, customers may “sweeten up” with frozen horchata or the Mexican Street Cup, a concoction of fruit and vegetables topped with lime juice, chile powder and sea salt.

To quench the thirst, there are draft and bottled beers, frozen margaritas and wine, Cool Hibiscus Tea, sodas and other assorted beverages. On Taco Tuesdays, tacos are half-price with the purchase of a beer.

Those who need a little bit of assistance in making a decision from the seemingly endless combinations can find recommendations on the back of the menu. Eric Adler’s favorite meal consists of a taco with chicken breast al pastor with tinga and cheese, and another with carne asada and guacamole.

Large windows provide views of The Athenaeum next door and various shops and businesses in the heart of the Village. Puesto tends to be most active between noon and 1 p.m. Families often come in around 4 p.m., “when they can have the place to themselves,” Adler said.

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■ This Week: Puesto’s Mexican Street Cup

Puesto■ 1026 Wall St., La Jolla■ (858) 454-1260 ■ www.eatpuesto.com

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Don’t miss the RSF Garden Club’s special garden tour, “Rambling thru the Ranch,” on May 5. Participants take a charming trolley to discover the splendor of some of Rancho San-ta Fe’s most glorious gardens.

Trolleys every 10 minutes, linger as long as you want at any location. At the same time, the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club will be brimming with notions, demonstrations, treats and crafts by local artisans for your home, garden and taste buds at its fresh and festive open-air market! Cost is $35 advance purchase, $45 day-of-purchase. Space is limited. Ad-vanced purchase is recommended.

The Garden Club is located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias in Rancho Santa Fe. For reser-vations or more information regarding any of these events please visit the Ranchos Santa Fe Garden Club website at www.rsfgardenclub.org or call 858-756-1554.

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The Bridal Bazaar, San Diego’s largest wedding planning expo, returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 200 of the area’s most tal-ented wedding professionals will have displays at the show, providing thousands of fresh ideas to make weddings spectacular. That is why local brides have named Bridal Bazaar “Best San Diego Bridal Show” every year they have voted.

The Bridal Bazaar and Gretchen Productions presents San Diego’s largest runway fash-ion show featuring the latest designs for the entire wedding party from six of San Diego’s fa-vorite bridal and tuxedo shops including Brides by Demetrios, Bridal & Veil/Tux Shop, Da-vid’s Bridal, D’Angelo Couture, Friar Tux Shop and The Men’s Wearhouse. The fashion shows begin at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Win one of many great prizes and register to win 1-carat t.w. diamond earrings from John Franklin Fine Jewelers.

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Enjoy ‘Brunch with the Birds’ at Free FlightFree Flight in Del Mar invites the community to attend “Brunch with the Birds” on

Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donation of $10.A light brunch buffet will be served to all, along with a signature Free Flight champagne

cocktail available to adult guests. Take advantage of the sunshine and enjoy your meal in Free Flight’s new seating area.

As a reminder, Free Flight clients are encouraged to bring their feathered friend along to enjoy the day together.

Please RSVP at [email protected]. Free Flight is located at 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014; 858-481-3148.

Business Networking/ Internet Marketing Expo at FairgroundsA “Business Networking and Internet Marketing Expo”

presented by Constant Contact will be held April 28 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

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Cirque du Soleil returns to San Diego with TOTEM, its latest big top production written and directed by Robert Lepage. TOTEM will premiere in San Diego on April 25 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) located at Del Mar Fair-grounds.

Tickets for TOTEM are available at cirquedusoleil.com/totem.

Cirque du Soleil opens new production April 25

The Jewish Federation of San Diego County and com-munity partners will hold their annual community event to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut on April 29 at Ski Beach in Mis-sion Bay Park. This is a free event to celebrate and educate the local community about Israel and her culture. The entire San Diego Jewish community is participating, including Friendship Circle of San Diego, which will be kicking off the day with the annual Friendship Walk on Vacation Isle at 9 a.m. to benefit children with special needs in San Diego and Israel.

The festival will include a hummus cook-off, free live music, entertainment, with local and special performances, Israeli folk dancing, a circus, kids’ activities, sports, teen pro-grams, arts and crafts, games, a seniors club area, shopping and delicious kosher food. An opportunity drawing will also be held for a free ticket Israel provided by El Al Airlines.

Join the community on this day to show solidarity and celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday.

For more information on San Diego Celebrates Israel, visit sdcelebratesisrael.org or call 858-571-3444. To register for the Friendship Walk, visit: www.friendshipwalksd.com

San Diego celebrates Israel with festive event April 29

Encinitas April Street Fair is April 28-29 Are you in the mood for some free family fun and en-

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The Street Fair features four live music stages which will showcase a variety of bands, solo artists, and perform-ers each day. Head on over to the Beer Garden for some tasty brews on tap from none other than San Diego’s very own Stone Brewing Company.

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The North San Diego County Asso-ciation of Realtors in-vites the public to its Realtor ShredFest on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. – noon at Torrey Pines High School. If you have sensitive documents or any type of paper-work that needs shredding, this is a perfect opportunity. A suggested donation of only $5 per “bank-er’s box” directly benefits the Torrey Pines High School Foundation in support of student programs.

Your confidential documents will be shredded, as you watch, by a bonded and insured company using state-of-the-art certified shredding equipment. Bring your documents as is; the machines are able to shred any documents with staples or paper clips, as well as floppy disks and CDs.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Torrey Pines High School Rummage Sale. The rummage sale traditionally features items for sale including everything from chil-dren’s items, clothing, tools, books, art, lamps, sporting goods, furniture, and much more!

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A provocative new series of classes on the secrets of successful marriage will be-gin Monday, April 30, at the Chabad Jewish center of RSF. Regardless of marital sta-tus, all are invited to attend the six-session course, presented by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI).

The Art of Marriage will go far beyond platitudes, to cover topics at the heart of modern marriage. Does marriage still serve any purpose at all? How far should one go to make a marriage work? When is divorce the best option?

Like all JLI programs, The Art of Marriage is designed to appeal to students at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or back-ground in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship.

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The annual Bags & Bau-bles fundraiser is an oppor-tunity for FACE to shine.

Scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on April 29 at a private estate in Rancho Santa Fe, the second annual event is one of the Foundation for Animal Care and Educa-tion’s premier affairs. About 250 guests are expected to attend, according to FACE Executive Director Stacy Steel.

The nonprofit FACE was established in 2006 by a group of veterinarians who were distraught over the rise of “economic euthanasia,” in which pets are left to suf-fer or are euthanized when their owners can’t afford the cost of treatment. FACE pro-vides financial assistance to animal owners, with money raised through donations and special events such as Bags & Baubles.

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Having worked the front desk at the ho-tel formerly known as the Stratford Inn (Best Western) for 10 years, Barbara DuRand loves knowing the Del Mar hotel’s many regular guests — and their dogs — by name. Now, she’s getting a kick out of seeing their reac-tions when they enter to see the results of its multimillion-dollar renovation.

On April 12, the hotel announced its grand opening as Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar. Hotel Indigo is a boutique hotel brand that’s found in major cities world-wide. There will be a more formal opening event on May 14.

But even though the brand is interna-tionally recognized and growing — the com-pany plans to double Hotel Indigo locations in 2012 — it’s still a neighborhood hotel.

Each location is characterized by con-temporary decor and is designed to comple-ment the surroundings of the neighbor-hood. For example, each room at the Del Mar hotel has floor-to-ceiling murals of beach- and horse racing-related artwork, such as hooves in the sand or crashing waves. Even the food of each location is adapted according to the area. Del Mar’s “modern California coastal” breakfast menu features a Creme Brulee French Toast and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict built upon potato pancakes. The breakfast burrito is also an area signature, and the kitchen boasts an in-house pastry chef.

In addition, the property offers a full-service day-spa, two pools, hot tub and sau-na, among other amenities.

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motto of Hotel Indigo is to keep business lo-cal. For example, hotel staff members will suggest guests rent surfboards from Rusty’s or visit Dog Beach before sending them to La Jolla or Pacific Beach.

“We’re considered a local hotel with a neighborhood story, so we’re going to send guests places in Del Mar,” said Laura Wilde-man, the hotel’s director of sales.

Hotel Indigo is fully pet-friendly and has no size or breed restrictions for dogs. Since many of Del Mar’s canine-loving guests therefore choose the hotel, the staff makes sure to have dog treats stocked at the front desk at all times. Wildeman said the hotel will also offer Hotel Indigo dog tags to inform people where the visiting dogs’ hotel is located in case the dogs get lost.

The Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar is the site of the original Stratford Inn, built in 1910. Pacifica Host Hotels owns and manag-es the Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar, un-der a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group (www.ihg.com). Pacifica Host Hotels also manages the La Valencia hotel in La Jolla and several local Holiday Inns, among others.

“Aligning with Hotel Indigo was a natu-ral fit,” said Susan Knapp, the hotel’s general manager. “Not only does the hotel’s new de-sign incorporate community staples like the beach and the racetrack, but the friendly ser-vice makes guests feel welcome in a neigh-borly setting.”

For reservations, contact Hotel Indigo Del Mar at (858) 755-1501. Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar is located at 710 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, Calif., 92014.

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A young author has given a unique voice to her first novel, “Slip-ping Reality,” a book about a sister deal-ing with the death of her older brother from cancer. Author Emily Beaver offers heartbreaking insight as she dealt with watching her brother Mat-thew battle the disease and struggled with grief after he passed away in 2009 at the age of 17.

Writing the book was a way to honor her sibling forever, as he was one of her big-gest supporters.

Emily will hold a book signing event on Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble in Del Mar Highlands Town Center. She recently took part in a book signing at the Mira Mesa Barnes and Noble and was happy to sell 50 books.

“I’ve gotten a very positive response,” said Emily, a high school senior. “For the most part the reviews have been really won-derful and it’s truly an honor. It was my first attempt so I still have a lot to learn.”

Emily started writing when she was 8 years old. Her third grade teacher assigned students to write a fable.

“We were only expected to write a para-graph or a half a page, I turned in 10 pages,” said Emily. “I had so much fun and knowing that I could create my own world and char-acters, I haven’t stopped since.”

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In her book “Slipping Reality,” Katelyn is a freshman in high school attempting to make sense of her brother’s deteriorating health.

“When it becomes too hard for her to deal with, her mind snaps,” said Emily of Katelyn’s imaginary world of two different people, a whole other world. “She loses sight of what’s important by running away from her problems.”

Part of her book is sending a message not to run away from your problems, but it’s also about being strong.

“Not just being strong for others but be-ing strong for yourself,” Emily said. “ In life, some will have a lot of pain and suffering but you don’t have to chose to suffer in si-lence. Bad things can happen but you can learn to be happy and live beyond it.”

Emily said she is doing “pretty well” in her grief over the loss of her brother, who at-tended San Diego Jewish Academy.

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Although there are hard days, every day is different and sometimes she remembers the things that made Matthew unique and funny and she can’t help but laugh and cel-ebrate him.

“I know how unhappy he’d be if I chose to live a life of sadness,” said Emily. “Grief is so unpredictable and you get through it the best you can. Writing definitely saved my life in many ways and ‘Slipping Realty’ was a big factor in that. I’m so grateful for that book.”

To learn more about “Slipping Reality” visit emilysreality.com. Order the book at amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Barnes and Noble at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center is located at 12835 El Camino Real.

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Actress and horsewoman Bo Derek will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for “Night of the Horse,” on Saturday, April 21, at the Del Mar National Horse Show at the Del Mar Fair-grounds.

Now in its 67th year, the Del Mar National Horse Show opens Thursday, April 19,and runs through Sunday, May 6. The showcontinues to be among the most respected, distin-guished and popular equestrian events on the West Coast. Consisting of three distinctly dif-ferent equestrian disciplines — Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper — the Del Mar Na-tional represents the best in competitive opportunities for both amateur and professional world-class equestriansand is unrivaled in its entertainment appeal for everyone.

Each week of competition features its own signature Saturday night event. Western Week, April 19-22, features “Night of the Horse,”which promises an evening full of action, celebrities, color and top-notch entertainment. A variety of equestrian disciplines will dem-onstrate the theme of the evening, “Why We Love Horses.”

Tickets for Night of the Horse are $18, and are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.com, or the Del Mar Fairgrounds Box Office, located near the Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information on the Del Mar National Horse Show, visit www.delmarnational.com, or the show’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/delmarnational.

‘Night of the Horse’ April 21to feature actress Bo Derek


FROM PLAYHOUSE REPORTSLa Jolla Playhouse announced its final

production of the 2012 season will be, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” a world-premiere musical written and direct-ed by Des McAnuff, Playhouse director emeritus (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Jersey Boys”), with music and lyrics by The Flam-ing Lips.

The show will run in November/De-cember (dates TBA) in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Inspired by the psychedelic music of Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips, the musical integrates music from several al-bums (“Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” “The Soft Bulletin,” “At War with the Mys-tics”) with multiple Tony Award-winning director McAnuff’s poignant story about the triumph of love and optimism over the mystery of mortality.

Adrift from her family and lover, young Japanese artist Yoshimi journeys alone into a fantastical robot-world where she wages a war with fate. Will her will to survive be powerful enough to master the

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Get Ready to rock! Tickets are still available for “Sounds of Hope for Children.” On Saturday, April 28, The LOFT at UCSD will be transformed into the hippest lounge and per-formance venue in town for “In the Name of Love”— a one-night only party, which in-cludes dinner, drinks, live auction, and music by the nationally-recognized U2 tribute band, Joshua Tree, to benefit Rady’s new Discovery Program for Pediatric Research.

The members of the Carmel Valley Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary have been hard at work orchestrating the eighth annual “Sounds of Hope for Children” concert event. This year the gals decided to ditch the “black tie” and gowns in exchange for a chic and fun nightclub atmosphere inspired by the rock music of U2. Tickets are just $155 per guest (21 and up only) and are still available. The April 28 event begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Enjoy spring wildflowers in full bloom, watch art-ists capture the beauty of nature on their canvases, experience the re-serve with family and friends, and breathe in the fresh ocean air while supporting the preservation of one of San Di-ego’s unique natural environments.

The Torrey Pines Natural Reserve Do-cent Society and Torrey Pines Association present the third annual Art in the Pines to be held Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, 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 fea-turing a professionally judged Plein Air con-test with an awards ceremony; artists’ booths and an open air galleria exhibiting nature-inspired art for sale in a variety of media such as painting, pastels, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and photography; food and live music; children’s nature and art ac-tivities; an opportunity drawing for donated artwork; guided nature walks; tours of the historic Torrey Pines Lodge; and expert demonstrations in several different artistic mediums.

Hike the Reserve during the last weeks of April and the first week of May to observe artists at work.

The Art in the Pines Festival provides opportunities for individuals, community organizations, foundations and businesses to support children’s nature programs at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. That model program serves 4,000 children in the San Diego area every year with an exempla-ry outdoor experience tied to the school cur-riculum. Where else can you go to have a great hike, see dolphins and trap-door spi-ders, and learn about geology, all in a half-day visit to the Reserve?

A free shuttle will run from the Re-serve’s North Beach and South Beach park-ing lots. The event is free, but the parking lots are $10 per car or a valid annual pass. Guests are strongly encouraged to consider walking to the event (15-minute walk uphill from south parking lot).

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is lo-cated between La Jolla and Del Mar, Califor-nia, north of San Diego. From Hwy 5, exit on Carmel Valley Road and drive west for about 1.5 miles till you reach the Coast Highway 101. Turn left and proceed along the beach for about a mile. The park en-trance is on your right just before the high-way begins to climb the Torrey Pines grade. The street address is 12600 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego CA 92037.

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Former Governor of Wisconsin and current U. S. Senate candidate Tom-my Thompson will be the featured speaker at a reception hosted by Fair-banks Republican Women Federated on April 26 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club starting at 6 p.m.

Thompson was elected Governor in 1986, and re-elected to three addi-tional terms, leaving in 2001 to become Secretary of Health and Human Ser-vices under President George H. W. Bush. The education, budget and welfare reforms achieved during his time in Wisconsin’s capitol became a national model. He is a current candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Herb Kohl (D). If successful, his election would further the possibility of Republicans winning back a legislative majority.

Fairbanks Republican Women Federated (FRWF) is one of the largest clubs chartered by the National Federation of Republican Women. Founded in 1994, its mission is to educate, inspire and encourage involvement in the political process.

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FanFaire Foundation presents “From Paris to You” with pianist Zachary Deak and vio-list Virginie d’Avezac de Castera, in partnership with the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, on April 28 at 2 p.m. at the RSF Garden Club.

Other performances in this Free Family Concerts Series take place on April 24 at Carls-bad City Library’s Schulman Auditorium (6:30 p.m.) and April 29 at La Jolla/Riford Branch Library (2 p.m.).

Frequent artistic collaborators, San Diego-born pianist Zachary Deak and Bordeaux-born violist de Castera have thoughtfully put together a diverse program of Baroque through 20th century music. The duo will perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet for Viola and Piano aptly described as an “opera without words” and Henri Vieuxtemps’ poignant Elegie op.30 for Viola and Piano. Zachary Deak opens the program with a solo performance of Domenico Scarlatti’s virtuosic piano Sonatas K. 450 G minor and K. 517 D minor and Franz Liszt’s sublime La Vallée d’Obermann, and ends it with Rob-ert Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, the composer’s “unique cry of pas-sion” for his beloved Clara to whom he dedicated the work.

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Join the Del Mar Foundation’s Hospitality Committee and Keep Del Mar Clean on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, from 3-5 p.m. at Del Mar Powerhouse (1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014). The beach clean up will take place at 3 p.m. (all equipment will be provided) and at 4 p.m. a presentation will take place on “How We Can Make a Positive Difference on Our Planet.” Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.delmarfoundation.org.

Earth Day beach clean up and presentation is April 22

Del Mar’s San Dieguito Lagoon Day 2012 to be held April 22Del Mar’s San Dieguito Lagoon Day 2012 will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 11 a.m., at

the Powerhouse, 1658 Coast Blvd. The featured event speaker is Dr. Reinhard E. Flick, Center for Coastal Studies, Scripps

Institution of Oceanography, UCSD. Learn about “Sea Level Rise, Beach Erosion, and Coast-al Flooding in the Context of Climate Change — What’s expected for San Dieguito Lagoon and neighboring coastal areas.”

Awards will also be made to finalists in the annual Lagoon Day Photo Contest, along with a display of selected entries.

No admission charge. Light refreshments will be served.Lagoon Day 2012 is presented by the Del Mar Lagoon Preservation Committee.

Golden State Flycasters’ annual fundraiser is April 28 in Carmel Valley

More than $17,000 of fly fishing gear, guides, lodges, entertainment, and other prizes will be up for grabs when the Golden State Flycasters hosts its 9th annual auction and raf-fle April 28 to benefit educational programs and conservation initiatives.

The money raised will help benefit current and future projects, including Trout in the Classroom; water quality monitoring and habitat assessment in the San Luis Rey River for endangered steelhead recovery; genetic sampling of trout in several So Cal watersheds in cooperation with the California Dept of Fish and Game; teaching kids fly casting; fly tying and fishing; Wounded Warrior programs and more.

This, open to the public, conservation fund-raising auction and raffle is at Tio Leo’s restaurant, 3510 Valley Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92130, from 5 to 9 p.m.

For details and a full list of fundraiser items, visit www.goldenstateflycasters.org

The Living Studio of Del Mar will host a wine and cheese benefit for the public to ben-efit San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy on Sunday April 29, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Living Studio, located at 1011 Camino Del Mar, Suite 100 in Del Mar, will donate 10 percent of the event’s sales to this environmentally-focused nonprofit.

The Living Studio specializes in hand-made glass gardens (terrariums) and Glass Gar-den workshops taught twice weekly by owner Elizabeth Levine.

The Living Studio is the only shop in North County that sells, and teaches how to cre-ate, these beautiful mini-gardens.

The shops speciality focuses on handmade local artisan jewelry, and natural fiber clothing. Unique home decor and furniture is eco-friendly and equally appealing.

Elizabeth Levine (a jewelry designer, professional studio photographer and former health care practitioner) envisioned “a shop where people could find beautifully crafted pieces made by talented local artists inspired by the natural world.”

The Living Studio also donates a portion of sales to the Helen Woodward Animal Cen-ter, as well.

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Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) will present Thor-oughly Modern Millie April 27 – May 5 at the Coronado Per-forming Arts Center (located at 650 D Avenue, Coronado, Ca-lif., 92118). Showtimes are 7 p.m. on April 27-28 and May 4-5 and 2 p.m. on April 29.

Film buffs may recall the 1967 movie version of Thor-oughly Modern Millie, which starred Julie Andrews and Carol Channing. It was turned into a musical in the late 1990s, and the production debuted at La Jolla Playhouse in 2000 before moving to Broadway in 2002. With electric energy and laugh-out-loud humor, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie was such a hit on Broadway that it won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. With two elaborate tap numbers and sever-al jazz-themed dances, the 29 students involved in the production have to be fleet-footed and high-energy, which is a challenge they eagerly accept.

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Carmel Valley resident Mitch Connelly, left, will perform in Coronado School of the Arts’ production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.


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In Greek Mythology, the Titans were the powerful el-der gods who ruled the Earth and who were over-thrown by the Olympians. A Titan was a symbol of mightiness and power. The White Star Line choose the name “Titanic” because it was the largest ship in the world at the time of its launching. The White Star Line always ended its ships’ names with “ic” — Olympic, Gi-gantic. — wikipedia

How the Titanic got its nameBY CLAIRE DISCENZA

“This is the week of the 100th anniversary of the Titan-ic (sinking),” said Scripps Insti-tution of Oceanography re-searcher Jules Jaffe to a packed foyer at the Birch Aquarium. “And I know a lot of people have come primarily to hear about my involvement in that.” At the Jeffrey B. Graham “Perspectives on Ocean Sci-ence” lecture on April 9, Jaffe gave the audience just that.

In his talk, “Underwater Imaging: From Titanic to the Tiny,” Jaffe reviewed the opti-cal imaging systems he helped develop to explore everything from large undersea wrecks to miniscule microbes.

While Jaffe stressed the importance of studying the “little guys” of the ocean — the zooplankton, phytoplankton and microbes that make up the majority of marine biomass — he started his talk on a much grander scale.

Jaffe began by explaining how technology plays a role in the difficult task of finding a shipwreck. The strategy that explorers and scientists use to locate any undersea rubble in-volves two phases: an audio search followed by a visual search.

As sound can travel far-ther underwater than light, it is

most efficient to start by send-ing high-frequency sonar puls-es out into the ocean. By re-cording the returning sound waves after they have bounced off an object, or “contact,” re-searchers can make rough son-ic images of the ocean floor.

When looking for some-thing like the Titanic, research-ers have to be thorough. “What you want to do is map a pattern with sonar to me-thodically go back and forth and find contacts that are po-tentially the Titanic,” Jaffe said. “We call it ‘mowing the lawn.’ ”

Jaffe showed a sonic im-age of one of these contacts, a fuzzy picture with a small speckling of dots in the center. “It turns out that inherent in the process of forming a sonic image is something called ‘speckle.’ It has to do with the fact that sound is almost like

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“You might look at that image and ask: ‘Oh my gosh, how did they figure out that was a wreck?’ It turns out that researchers cannot be sure this image is of anything of interest — instead, a sonic image sim-ply gives a search team an in-kling that there might be something out there. The team can then go back to search the contact visually with optical imaging. The optical imaging system uses what most of us know and love to do — to see.”

Jaffe helped design this optical imaging system that found the Titanic nearly 30 years ago. He got involved in maritime archaeology after a chance meeting with Robert Ballard.

“I meet this guy [Ballard],

and I realize very quickly that he wants to be the most fa-mous ocean explorer ever,” Jaffe reminisced. “He says to me: ‘I want to find the Titanic.’ And what do I think but ‘yeah right.’ So I was wrong.”

Jaffe helped Ballard under-stand the physics of deep-sea light propagation by working with the Visibility Lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanog-raphy, the world’s experts in underwater imaging at the time.

With Jaffe’s expertise, Bal-lard’s team built “Argo,” a sub-mersible sled-mounted video camera that could be pulled along the bottom of the ocean floor for hours, sending live feed for researchers to examine in real time. After a first-pass sonar search in collaboration with the French oceanographic institute IFREMER, it was with Argo that Ballard was able to fi-nally identify the remains of the Titanic.

“I didn’t go with Ballard on that trip, and in principle I don’t regret it,” said Jaffe, wist-fully remembering the day Bal-lard found the wreck. “I wasn’t interested in finding the Titan-ic, I was interested in the tech-nology.”

In the 25 years since the discovery of the Titanic, Jaffe has used optical technology to see much more than metal at the bottom of the ocean. To-day, he develops instruments to study how squid vision is adapted to dark waters. “There are experts in underwater im-aging,” Jaffe pointed out. “It just happens that they aren’t people, they’re animals.”

Jaffe’s team has also set up an autonomous profiler deep under the surface of the ocean. The profiler is fitted with cam-eras to take pictures of tiny mi-cro-organisms, ranging in size

from micrometers to inches. These images capture minute details that can only be seen in the wild and not in captive species, emphasizing the im-portance of studying these or-ganisms in their natural habi-tats.

“One of my goals is to garner appreciation on your part of the smallest things in the ocean and to highlight how important they are in our global ecology,” Jaffe said. “I would be remiss as a scientist if part of my mission was not to enlighten people about things we find fascinating.”

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Teen Volunteers in Action participated on March 31 in the creation of public art for the San Diego River Park, through a partnership with the San Diego River Park Foundation.

This new event for TVIA, called the Community Mural Event, was partially funded by TVIA and the Mission Hills Garden Club.

Anna Lillian, TVIA’s vice president of philanthropy, said about 100 local TVIA boys and their parents volunteered for this new philanthropic event which helped beautify San Di-ego. Under the guidance and instruction of local professional artist Thom Guerra, the teens and other volunteers worked all day on the mural which was completed that weekend.

This new mural is the sixth in a series located along the river trail in the Mission Valley Preserve. The project was organized by the San Diego River Park Foundation which hopes to connect the community to the river through art that displays the river’s beauty and pro-motes awareness of restoration and stewardship.

The vision of the San Diego River Park is a greenbelt from the mountains to the ocean along the 52-mile San Diego River. This greenbelt is a trail system and a clean and healthy river system that connects parks, open spaces, public places and community facilities along the length of the river.

The San Diego River Park Foundation [http://sandiegoriver.org] is partnering with busi-ness and civic leaders, government agencies such as the San Diego River Conservancy, and a wide range of other organizations including TVIA. These groups support the preservation of the river’s wildlife, recreation, water and culture, and are committed to community values that engage the public in these efforts.

By promoting stewardship of the river and a better understanding of the river’s natural systems, the San Diego River Park Foundation, a community-based, nonprofit grassroots or-ganization founded in 2001, is endeavoring to enhance the quality of life in San Diego.

“We would like to thank our partners Teen Volunteers in Action and the Mission Hills Garden Club for helping to make this newest mural project a reality,” said Rob Hutsel, exec-utive director of the San Diego River Park Foundation.

TVIA and the San Diego River Park Foundation are dedicated to making this project a treasured regional asset that is valued by all members of the San Diego community.

Serving the north coastal communities of Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Encinitas and Carlsbad, TVIA [www.tvia.org] is an organization of young men com-mitted to developing community leaders through a structured program of volunteerism, philanthropy and personal growth.

Founded in early 2000, TVIA was created by organizers as a way for parents and their sons to engage together in charitable service and leadership development. Teen Volunteers in Action: volunteering, changing lives.

Teen volunteers help beautify San Diego River with mural

(Top left) TVIA volunteers at the mural; (Top right) Peter Lillian, TVIA volunteer, embracing his artistic side; (Bottom left) TVIA volunteers Robert Shearer and Christian Shearer, father and son, enjoying their day painting.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-009108Fictitious Business Name(s):PMG Pest Control, Inc.Located at: 2519 Old Quarry Rd., #1214, San Diego, CA., 92108, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 881896, San Diego, CA., 92168. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business was: 06/01/2006. This business is hereby registered by the following: PMG Pest Control, Inc., 2519 Old Quarry Rd., #1214, San Diego, CA., 92108. Corporation or LLC: S-Corp. State of Incorporation/Organization: Nevada. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/03/2012. Paul M. Gruber. CV339, Apr. 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-008618Fictitious Business Name(s):a. Peritusb. LucrorLocated at: 13672 Orchard Gate Rd., Suite 100, Poway, CA., 92064, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The first day of business was: 01/01/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Darius Koohmarey, 13672 Orchard Gate Rd., Suite 100, Poway, CA., 92064. #2. Daniel Koohmarey, 13672 Orchard Gate Rd., Suite 100, Poway, CA., 92064. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/27/2012. Daniel Koohmarey. DM647, Apr. 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2012

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER37-2012-00095234-CU-PT-CTLSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. Branch Name: Central.PETITION OF: Kori Smith on behalf of minor child Caleb Khristopher Juroshek for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Kori Smith on behalf of minor child Caleb K. Juroshek filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Caleb Khristopher Juroshek to Proposed Name Caleb James Smith. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: May. 22, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is same as noted above.A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, Carmel Valley News. Date:Robert J. TrentacostaJudge of the Superior CourtCV342, Apr. 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2012

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.lattimbus fo syad gnikrow )51(Dispensaries granted a permit would be eligible to apply for and receive a business license from the City.The ordinance proposed by initiative petition also imposes a two and one-half (2-1/2%) percent sales tax on every transaction of medical marijuana, which would be reduced to one percent (1%) if a statewide tax is imposed on such transactions, and identifies where such funds will be allocated. The ordinance limits any fees under the ordinance to cost recovery only.Finally, the ordinance proposed by initiative petition seeks to protect qualified patients, primary caregivers and certain individuals associated with such dispensaries who comply with the ordinance and applicable state laws from arrest or prosecution by any law enforcement personnel. DM651, Apr. 19, 2012

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCEINTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.The above referenced Ordinance was introduced by a unanimous vote by Mayor Hilliard, Deputy Mayor Sinnott, Council Members Filanc, Haydu and Mosier on April 16, 2012. Adoption of the ordinance will be considered on May 7, 2012. Mercedes Martin, Date: April 17, 2012. Mercedes Martin, City Clerk. DM652, Apr. 19, 2012

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-007575Fictitious Business Name(s):Camp F.A.S.T.Located at: 11772 Carmel Creek Rd., #205, San Diego, CA., 92130, San Diego County. Mailing Address: Same as above. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Trent Tracy, 11772 Carmel Creek Rd., #205, San Diego, CA., 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/16/2012. Trent Tracy. CV335, Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-006120Fictitious Business Name(s):Torry Shore Inc.located at: 12582 Manifesto Place, San Diego, CA., 92130, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Fei Huang, 12582 Manifest Place, San Diego, CA., 92130. Corporation or LLC: F-4. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/02/2012. Fei Huang. CV334, Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER37-2012-00052093-CU-PT-NCSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF San Diego North County District325 South Melrose, Vista, CA., 92081. Mailing Address: 325 South Melrose. Branch Name: North County DivisionPETITION OF: Pamela Dianne Cardiel for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Pamela Dianne Cardiel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Pamela Dianne Cardiel to Proposed Name Boston Pamela Dianne Cardiel. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 5/8/12 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept N-3. The address of the court is same as noted above.A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER37-2012-00093572-CU-PT-CTLSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. Branch Name: Hall of Justice Courthouse.PETITION OF: Kyle Courtney Wynn for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Kyle Courtney Wynn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Kyle Courtney Wynn to Proposed Name Kyle Sodaro. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-008311Fictitious Business Name(s):Mercado Del SolLocated at: 731 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA., 92075, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 731 South Highway 101, Suite 2D, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The first day of business was: 01/01/1979. This business is hereby registered by the following: Blue Max, LTD., 731 South Highway 101, Suite 2D, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/23/2012. Barbara Giammona, President, SUBA Corporation General Partner of Blue Max, LTD., General Partner of Mercado Del Sol. DM643, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER37-2012-00094641-CU-PT-CTLSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO330 W. Broadway, San Diego, 92101. Branch Name: Hall of Justice, Civil Division.PETITION OF: Takanori Otomo and Chinatsu Otomo on behalf of Saki Otomo for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Takanori Otomo and Chinatsu Otomo on behalf of Saki Otomo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Saki Otomo to Proposed Name Sakura Otomo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: May. 09, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101.A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, Carmel Valley News. Date: Mar. 27, 2012.Robert J. TrentacostaJudge of the Superior CourtCV337, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-008648Fictitious Business Name(s):Peszto CakesLocated at: 12221 Carmel Vista Rd., #203, San Diego, CA., 92130, San Diego County. Mailing Address: S.A.A. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was: 2/2/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Eszter Szatmary, 12221 Carmel Vista Rd., #203, San Diego, CA., 92130. This statement was filed with Ernest J.

timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Apr. 25, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101.A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, The Del Mar Times. Date: Mar. 21, 2012.Robert J. TrentacostaJudge of the Superior CourtDM641, Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-007884Fictitious Business Name(s):Del Mar Liquor & DeliLocated at: 1149 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA., 92014, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1149 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA., 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was: 3/20/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jamil Gabbara, 2809 Hartford Ct., San Diego, CA., 92117. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/20/2012. Jamil Gabbara. DM640, Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2012

This business is hereby registered by the following: Black Pine LLC., 4626 Black Pine Pl., San Diego, CA., 92130. Corporation or LLC-State of Incorporation/Organization: California / Black Pine LLC. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/03/2012. J. Thomas Allen. CV338, Apr. 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-008183Fictitious Business Name(s):a. San Diego Apartmentsb. South Park Apartmentslocated at: 3065 Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA., 92104, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO BOX 518, Solana Beach CA., 92075. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following:

3065 Hawthorn, LLC., 571 San Lucas Drive, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. State of Incorporation/Organization: California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/23/2012. Jonathan Roper. DM646, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012-007886Fictitious Business Name(s):VBTILocated at: 731 South Highway 101 #2A, Solana Beach, CA., 92075, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was: 03/01/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Eye-Ball Productions LLC., 731 South Highway 101 #2A, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. State of Incorporation/Organization: Nevada. This statement

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CATHARINE KAUFMANMarvelous mushrooms

— 40,000 species in all — were once feared by the an-cients as a poisonous foe. Many Roman emperors alleg-edly were victims of death by mushrooms, including Tiberi-us and Claudius, along with Pope Clement VII, Alexander I of Russia and Abe Lincoln’s mom, Nancy Hanks, who succumbed after drinking tainted milk from the family dairy cow who ruminated toxic mushrooms.

But the cultivated species of the mighty mushroom,

200 in all, approximately 20 commercially grown, is an immune-boosting power-house with remarkable heal-ing properties.

Here’s the scoop on these sensational ‘shrooms.

Grey Around the GillsThe complex mushroom

has a simple two-part anato-my: the underground myceli-um that scouts for food for the fungus, and the familiar umbrella-shaped body or fruit called the sporophore.

A series of small gills form under the cap contain-ing the spores that allow the mushroom to reproduce by wind scatter. In a rudimenta-ry form, mushrooms more closely resemble animals than plants as they “inhale” oxygen for metabolic func-tions and “exhale” carbon dioxide as waste.

The fungal protein also mocks animal protein in its “beefy” texture and taste. Al-though some species are Technicolor, most come in neutral shades of cream, brown, yellow and mousy grey.

The Boons of ’ShroomsFor thousands of years,

traditional Chinese healers

brewed certain mushroom species as a tonic or tea to alle-viate everything from mi-graines to sore throats. Today East meets West as modern scientists have learned to ap-preciate the assorted “ancient” benefits and put them into healing action. Considered “immuno-modulators” mush-rooms contain bioactive com-pounds that regulate the im-mune system. They can amaz-ingly dial-up a weak immune system compromised in its ability to fight infections, or whittle down an over-active, haywire one that causes a smorgasbord of auto-immune disorders including allergies and arthritis.

Some species have also been linked to maintaining

metabolism for weight loss, shrinking tumors and putting the skids on high blood pres-sure.

They are anti-fungal, an-ti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-bac-terial, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. Mushrooms, like people, when exposed to sunlight have the ability to produce Vitamin D. So if you’re Vitamin D deficient, load up on these divine deli-cacies to replenish your anti-cancer Ds. They’re also packed with potassium to maintain fluid balance and healthy heart rhythm, Vita-mins B1, B2, C, selenium and fiber.

Cap Care Since mushrooms are so

porous they suck up water like a sponge, so don’t wash them. Slough off any dirt with a damp cloth or a soft mushroom brush. And avoid peeling that’ll strip away nu-trients and flavor. Simply trim straw-like stems and damaged spots.

Pick a WinnerGrill a beefy, buttery soft

Portobello, dressed with your favorite condiments and do burger-style. Slice the pedes-trian, yet popular, white but-ton or brown Italian, aka Cri-mini, and top veggie pizzas, frittatas or savory tarts. Toss them in marinara sauces or salads, or skewer with chicken or shrimp.

You can sauté or roast earthy and piney Shiitakes. Oysters, Maitakes or funnel-shaped Chanterelles jazz up omelets, risottos, veggie stews, stuffings, polentas or sandwiches.

Toss tiny capped, long-stemmed Shimejis in stir-fries or soups. Fruity-flavored Eno-kis add a crunch to dishes or

can be enjoyed raw as crudi-tés. Rich and woodsy Porcinis do well roasted like Portobel-los or diced with potatoes.

Black truffles, the fruiting body of an underground mushroom are a rare delicacy, sweet and musky with choco-

late undertones. They’re won-derful shaved in sauces or melted butter or olive oil for a finishing drizzle.

For more ’shroom recipes, email [email protected] or check out www.FreeRange-Club.com.

Wild for mushrooms? Learn more about your favorite fungi The Kitchen Shrink

Your family will go wild over this immune-boost-ing mélange that makes a great topping for egg noodles, mashed spuds, pasta or quinoa, or en-joyed straight-up as a saucy appetizer.

Ingredients1 1/2 pounds assorted mushrooms, sliced (Porto-bellos, Oysters, Shiitake, Trumpets, your choice)1/2 red onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons extra vir-gin olive oil1 tablespoon Worcester-shire sauce1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 cup red wine

1 tablespoon Italian pars-ley, chopped1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon each tur-meric, ginger powder, rosemary, thymeCayenne pepper to tasteSpring water as needed

Method: In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in the oil until glassy. Add mushrooms, vinegar, Worcestershire, herbs and spices and simmer with lid on for 15 min-utes, adding spring water to keep mixture saucy. Add wine and simmer 5 minutes. Ladle over your favorite anything or en-joy solo.

Wild Mushroom Sauce

Morels must be cooked as they can be toxic if eaten raw. And if you’re suffering from the gout, lay off mushrooms completely.

Mushroom Warning

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HOUSESOPEN$425,000 12988 Carmel Creek Road #173 Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 2BR/2.5BA Joseph Sampson, Sampson California Realty (858) 699-1145$549,000-$589,000 3689 Ruette De Ville Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3BR/2.5BA Rosie Gross, Coldwell Banker (858) 775-7355$585,000 12559 Montellano Terrace Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 3BR/2.5BA Arlene Dutchik, Coldwell Banker (858) 245-8847

$619,000 12422 Carmel Cape Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 2BR/2BA Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker (858) 395-7525$629,000 13594 Lavender Way Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 3BR/2.5BA Lucienne Michelle Homes, Coldwell Banker (858) 366-3295$935,000 12607 Monterey Cypress Way Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5BR/3BA Connie Sundstrom, Prudential CA Realty (858) 334-8114$1,149,000 4743 Thurston Place Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5BR/3.5BA Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker (858) 395-7525$1,158,000-$1,238,000 5027 Seashell Place Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 4BR/4.5BA Arlene Dutchik, Coldwell Banker (858) 245-8847$1,238,000 5163 Chelterham Terrace Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5BR/4.5BA Debbi Levis, Coldwell Banker (858) 442-6066$1,299,000 4915 Concannon Ct Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5BR/5BA Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker (858) 395-7525$1,495,000 13526 Penfi eld Point Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5BR/4.5BA Mary Heon, Coldwell Banker (619) 888-7653$1,688,800 5490 Harvest Run Drive Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 6BR/5.5BA Devon Boulon, Coldwell Banker (858) 335-2008

$735,000 12825 Caminito Del Canto Sun 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 2BR/2BA Kay Hoeprich, Coldwell Banker (858) 775-6442$1,310,000 563 Orchid Ln Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3BR/2BA John Finley, Del Mar Realty Assoc. (760) 815-2266$1,350,000 1558 Camino Del Mar #519 Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1BR/2BA Myriam Huneke, Coldwell Banker (619) 246-9999$3,498,000 13045 Via Grimaldi Sat-Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4BR/2.5BA Steve Uhlir, SURE Real Estate (858) 755-6070$5,500,000-$5,899,000 2830 Camino Del Mar Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6BR/5BA Patricia Lou Martin-Kramer & Martin/Prudential CA Realty (858) 735-9032

$529,000 119 Via Coronado Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 2BR/2BA Sandy Hardcastle-Taylor, Coldwell Banker (619) 977-2639$950,000 5838 Linea Del Cielo Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 3BR/2BA Joseph Sampson, Sampson California Realty (858) 699-1145$1,075,000-$1,175,000 3921 Avenida Brisa Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/3BA Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker (619) 417-4655$1,199,900 14271 Caminito Lazanja Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/3.5BA Alan & Gretchen Pagnotta, Coldwell Banker (760) 715-0478$1,695,000 5316 La Crescenta Sat 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 7BR/5BA Julie Feld/host: C. Horn-Prudential CA Realty (858) 775-9817$1,795,000 7233 La Soldadera Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5.5BA Polly Rogers/host: K. Guzik-Prudential CA Realty (760) 672-1818$1,795,000 7233 La Soldadera Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5.5BA Polly Rogers/host: A. Ashton-Prudential CA Realty (760) 716-3506$2,077,000 5154 Linea Del Cielo Fri 12pm-3pm Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5.5BA K.Ann Brizolis/hosts: D. Buckley & B. Estape-Prudential CA Realty (858) 756-6355$2,450,000 17096 Circa Oriente Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5BA Andrea Dougherty, Coldwell Banker (858) 204-8950$2,750,000 6619 La Valle Plateada Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5.5BA Bill Talbott, The Sterling Company (858) 756-6280$3,780,000 8242 Run of the Knolls Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5BA Nena Jo Haskins-Nena Jo Haskins and Assoc. (858) 756-5016$3,895,000 15852 The River Trail Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 6BR/6.5BA Jana Greene/hosts: S. & P. Linde-Prudential CA Realty (760) 585-5824$3,995,000-$4,295,000 5320 Vista De Fortuna Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00pm 4BR/6BA Pari Ziatabari, Coldwell Banker (858) 442-9940

CARMEL VALLEYThe North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® celebrates the Grand Opening of its new Carmel Valley Office location on Friday, April 20, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., located at 12250 El Camino Real, Suite 118, Carmel Valley (San Diego), CA 92130.

Real estate professionals are invited to come by and visit the full service REALTOR® store for the Grand Opening celebration.

Grand Opening festivities include: refreshments, raffle, prizes, games, demonstrations, store discounts, new member savings on membership processing fee.

The North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® has five locations throughout North County and provides real estate professionals with education development, sales tools, networking opportunities, housing statistics and access to the Multiple Listing Service. The association’s headquarters is located at 906 Sycamore Ave., Suite 104, Vista. For more in-formation about NSDCAR, contact (760) 734-3971 or visit www.nsdcar.com.

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Prudential California Realty is hosting a free webinar to educate local homeowners about foreclosure alternatives, on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. The webinar will feature in-depth analyses about a variety of strategies for avoiding foreclosure, from workout plans and loan modifications to short sales, a transaction in which the difference between the remaining loan amount and the sale price is forgiven by the lender.

The webinar will provide homeowners with a chance to ask questions from a panel of in-dustry experts, including real estate attorneys and short sale specialists — all from the comfort, convenience and privacy of their own home. Strategies for benefiting from the federal govern-ment’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program will be covered, in addition to the advantages and potential disadvantages of short sales.

“In many cases a short sale is the best option for a homeowner facing foreclosure,” adds Shepard, “However, people need to understand that short sales can be a lengthy and complex transaction, and there can even be tax implications. The importance of hiring a qualified real es-tate professional to handle a short sale really can’t be understated.”

Prudential’s free webinar about foreclosure alternatives is being offered at absolutely no ob-ligation. To sign up, please register at www.prudentialcal.com, or visit one of Prudential Califor-nia Realty’s 24 conveniently located offices in San Diego County for more information.

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s The Harwood Group, operating from its own office in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe, has yet another distinction to add to its al-ready impressive resume. Led by Doug and Orva Harwood, The Harwood Group recent-ly earned Coldwell Banker’s most elite recog-nition for its unbelievable sales production throughout 2011, the Society of Excellence Award, a distinction comprising the compa-ny’s top selling individuals or teams throughout Southern California. Not only did The Harwood Group top all Coldwell Banker San Diego County teams in sales pro-duction for 2011 but have done so since 2005. Furthermore, The Harwood Group ranked #6 in Southern California among all Coldwell Banker teams and individuals and was also named to Coldwell Banker’s Top 10 Teams in the Nation.

“The Harwood Group’s success is a di-rect reflection of the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and their clients’ real estate needs,” said Rancho Santa Fe Branch Manager Steve Salinas. “Through Doug and Orva’s 60 combined years’ experi-ence, they have truly seen it all and our cli-ents benefit greatly from their in-depth in-dustry experience and professionalism.”

The Harwood Group recently carved an impressive notch high up on The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends, Inc. Top 250 list, rank-ing 30th among the top real estate teams in the U.S.

“The Harwood Group never ceases to amaze me with their consistent ultra high level of production and unrelenting ambi-tion,” said Rick Hoffman, president and coo of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, San Diego County and Temecula Valley. “They represent and elite echelon of real es-tate professionals, and we are extremely proud of their achievements throughout 2011 and beyond.”

With 29 agents, The Harwood Group is deeply involved in the community. Among the many projects the team is currently in-volved in are the Rachel Women’s Center in San Diego, working with children and adults with cognitive delays and disabilities, Proj-ect Concern International, providing food to the homeless at the St. Vincent DePaul Center, being on the board of Directors from Hugs 4 Kids and Kids Korp USA, president of the RSF Lacrosse team, liaison for the Torrey Pines High School football team, and a com-mitment by all of the agents to their local schools. Visit www.theharwoodgrp.com

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