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SFID proposed rate increase discussed at Association meeting By Christina Macone-Greene would be,” Bardin said.

A TRIBUTE TO HEROES The Yuval Ron Ensemble will perform April 17 at the 13th annual Adopt a Family Foundation’s fundraiser. See full story on page 7. Courtesy photo

Learn healthy aging tips at conference By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — Residents of Rancho Santa Fe and surrounding communities are gearing up for the 28th annual Healthy Aging Conference presented by the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center. Over the years, individuals have come to enjoy the scholastic platform. A blend of medical news and novel research is what attendees welcome most. This year, the Healthy Aging Conference is slated for April 22 at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. “The event is an educational conference for seniors and features dynamic speakers in the field of aging,” said executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, Terrie Litwin, MSW. The interdisciplinary speaker roster includes Richard Lederer, Ph.D. speaking about The Gift of Age;” Gilbert J. Ho, MD lecturing about Cognitive Health & Disease Across the Lifespan; Saul Levine, MD discussing Our Emotional Footprint; Sheri Thompson, Ph.D. presenting Lessons

Richard Lederer, Ph.D., will be one of the speakers at the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center’s Healthy Aging Conference April 22. Courtesy photo

Learned from Resiliency Research; and, Joseph B Weiss, MD discussing The Quest for Immortality. “It is a unique educational opportunity for our area seniors,” Litwin said.

Like previous years, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, a nonprofit, champions this conference. The Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center plays an important role by being a valuable

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RANCHO SANTA FE — A conversation took place following a presentation by Michael Bardin, general manager of the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID), regarding a proposed rate increase. Bardin has already made the rounds at Fairbanks Ranch and the Solana Beach City Council regarding the reasons behind this proposal. It was the Rancho Santa Fe Association’s board of directors turn to hear Bardin as to why SFID was pursuing an increase. According to Bardin, an eight-page notice has been mailed to customers explaining the details about the projected increase, how the process works and how customers can participate. Bardin told the board and members present that SFID has not raised rates in three years, and currently has the lowest rates in San Diego County. While Bardin has taken a certain amount of pride in that, he said, at this point in time there is some concern because the cost of business is going up, including wholesale water costs. Additionally, delayed repairs to facilities need to be addressed and the costs of creating new water supplies such as the desalination plant and water recycling facilities also plays a role in this cost bump for customers. Bardin said it is critical for the district to raise their rates over a threeyear period because more revenue is needed. The increase required is hovering at around 9 percent. “That does not mean that everybody’s rates go up 9 percent,” he said. The percentage is determined on a customer’s level of usage and meter size. “Look at your usage level, what size meter you have and you can get an idea of what your impact

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“The increase is based on the fact that we move fixed costs around and variable costs. Some folks may see a very slight increase. And some folks may see a very large increase.” Bardin described it as a reshuffling of the deck. He also was candid about the scrutiny over the last few years about rates. “So we’re very conscious of making sure our tier structures will pass legal muster, but also that’s

Some folks may see a very slight increase. And some folks may see a very large increase.” Michael Bardin General Manager, SFID

fair and equitable,” he said. Bardin said the SFID is holding a total of three community forums so customers can learn more and provide input. Following the forums, the board of directors representing SFID will hold a public hearing May 19 and might adopt the rate proposal at that time. However, customers have a say as to their stance on the increase. For those who oppose it, Bardin said they must do so in writing prior to the public hearing date. “All we need from you is your name, your address and parcel number so we confirm that you’re a customer,” Bardin said. If someone wants to oppose this increase, it needs to have the signature of a SFID customer and it can be faxed, post mailed, or dropped off at TURN TO INCREASE ON 25

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RSFA disclosure and election updates By Christina Macone-Greene ship.”

RANCHO SANTA FE — At the April 7 Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors Meeting, the board and members were brought up to date regarding the Association’s annual disclosure as well as the election timelines. Brooke Nichols, operations and finance administrative assistant, briefly discussed the disclosure updates. According to Nichols, their annual disclosure format was currently being reviewed by council to assure all was adhering to the Davis-Stirling Act and also aligned with their HOA documents. “And we’re on track with the budget,” she said. Nichols added how there should not be any expected holdups. “Davis-Stirling requires that the annual disclosure be mailed to the ownership 30 to 90 days prior to the new fiscal year,” Nichols said. “So we are on track to mail the disclosures to the member-

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The anticipated date was by May 30. President Ann Boon then spoke about the upcoming election process regarding the three seats up for vacancy. The election is to replace the seats of directors Jerry Yahr, Philip Wilkinson and Heather Slosar. “So just a recap for everyone, the candidate ads are due to the Association office on April 14,” she said. Also covered was how the candidate bios and photos were also due April 21. And the deadline of April 22 still stands as the date for candidates to withdraw their names from the election. “And we have had a couple of withdrawals already,” she said. Boon also noted that the target date of April 29 was still on track for mailing the election materials and annual meeting notices to the members. “An annual meeting and ballot drawing is scheduled for May the 12,” she said. Nichols took part in the drawing process, choosing names of the candidates in the order they would appear in the candidacy ads for the upcoming mailing.

The 32nd annual fundraiser for Father Joe’s Villages will take place at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe May 21. Courtesy photo

Father Joe’s Village readies for fundraiser By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — Under a starlit sky, guests attending the 32nd annual fundraiser for Father Joe’s Villages will spend a memorable evening supporting a special cause. The backdrop of the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe will enrich the 2016 Children’s Charity Gala: A Night in Old Havana presented by Witt Lincoln May 21. Describing it as an island getaway event, Yana Titova, communication specialist at Father Joe’s Vil-

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lages said the money raised will be filtered to their therapeutic childcare programs for children up to 12 years of age and their Toussaint Academy for homeless teens and at-risk youth. “Proceeds from the gala help these youth obtain the tools they need to break the cycle of homelessness, including safe housing, medical and dental services, mental health support, nutritious meals, solid guidance toward life and scholastic goals and opportunities for their parents to

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work toward self-sufficiency,” Titova said. With their headquarters based in San Diego, Father Joe’s Villages prepares nearly 3,000 meals daily and continues to care for roughly 1,500 people every day ranging from seniors, adults, children to infants. Also cared for are military veterans in need. Those gathering for the May 21 gala will be joining other like-minded guests wanting to make a difference in the lives of others. Titova said the festiv-

ities begin at 5 p.m. with a VIP reception. An hour later, the social hour will commence along with a silent auction, hosted bar and cigar lounge. “Honorary chairs Kimberly Hunt and Billy Ray Smith will preside over an exquisite dinner and program, including a live auction and dancing to San Diego’s favorite band, Atomic Groove. At the event, Father Joe’s Villages will also make TURN TO FATHER JOE’S ON 25

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Painted lines are not enough By Darius Degher

Plastic bag ban repeal: An irrelevant vote? CALIFORNIA FOCUS BY THOMAS D. ELIAS

hat if Cali for n ia voters repealed a law, but it remained the law anyway? That’s a situation the state may soon face if a yet-unnumbered proposition aiming to repeal a 2014 statewide ban on plastic grocery bags should pass in November. The statewide law also requires stores to offer paper bags for at least 10 cents each. The bottom line on this referendum measure, which qualified for the ballot within a mere five months of when legislators passed the plastic bag ban, is that it likely won’t matter much. In fact, there’s little effect from the fact that the state ban is not in force today, almost two years after it passed. Any law challenged by a referendum gets suspended until the outcome of the vote is official. There’s a pretty simple reason why neither the vote nor the law’s suspension matters much: Many local governments have their own bans in place, 146 cities and counties — about one-third of all California communities, containing a large majority of the populace. Repealing the state law would not affect those laws. Try to get a supermarket plastic bag in any of California’s largest cities. Can’t do it in Los Angeles. Nor in San Francisco, nor anywhere in Los Angeles County, nor many others. This infuriates makers of plastic bags, which have pretty much disappeared from the shoulders of major highways they once littered. Grocers at first opposed the plastic bag bans, protesting the inconvenience to themselves and their customers from forcing consumers to bring their own bags or buy paper

ones at checkout counters. They’ve been converted and now support the bans. “Early polling is that consumers are adapting to no plastic bags,” Ronald Fong, head of the California Grocers Association, told a reporter. “It’s really unfortunate that out-ofstaters are sinking millions of dollars into telling us that we’re wrong here in California.” Altogether, more than $4 million has been raised to fight the statewide plastic bag ban, only a small fraction of it raised in California. An industry association, the American Progressive Bag Alliance, which represents the plastic bag industry nationally, raised

the bag bans are taking millions of unneeded bags off the street. “When they have to pay, customers avoid buying the bags,” Mark Murray, executive director of the group Californians Against Waste, said recently. He cited figures showing the number of grocery customers buying no bags (usually because they’ve brought their own) has jumped from about 10 percent to more than 35 percent. Califf and the pro-plastic group maintain the bag ban and fee have been “a massive, billion-dollar giveaway to grocers under the guise of environmentalism.” The plastics alliance

Grocers now love the ban on plastics because it gives them a new revenue resource while they no longer must buy plastics. more than $4 million from its members shortly after the state ban passed. None came from California. Contributors were led by South Carolina’s Hilex Poly ($1.9 million), with companies like Superbag (Texas), Advance Polybag (Texas) and Formosa Plastics (New Jersey) also among big donors. “We believe California voters share our concerns and will make their voices heard at the ballot box,” the pro-plastic alliance’s director, Lee Califf, said in a statement. The statewide ban, he said, threatens thousands of jobs and will have “no meaningful effect on the environment.” While removing the statewide ban would not kill any of the local ones, it could perpetuate some confusion, as the state law was intended to standardize regulations that differ slightly among localities. What’s more, say backers — state and local —

hopes to qualify a second measure for a November vote, earmarking the 10cent bag fees for environmental causes rather than letting grocers keep them. The state legislative analyst estimates this could provide $10 million or more to such causes, but nowhere near billions. The bottom line on this is that aside from any environmental benefits of banning plastic bags, this has devolved into a fight between two well-heeled interest groups: Grocers now love the ban on plastics because it gives them a new revenue source while they no longer must buy plastics. Meanwhile, the plastic bag companies desperately want back into the huge California market, something that’s looking more and more like a pipe dream. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. For more Elias columns, visit californiafocus.net

However you felt about the Cardiff Rail Trail controversy, it is now a done deal. The bike path will run along Highway 101. And though I gagged at some of the spin coming from the side that won — the ironic suggestion that it was about saving nature when, in the big picture, it was more about perpetuating the car-centric status quo — I’m glad it’s over. The City Council voted to put the trail along Highway 101, and that’s OK. Now what we need to do is make sure we get the design part of it right. The 101 design plan shown at the City Council meeting does not yet look sufficient or safe! The Encinitas City Council, along with the Traffic and Public Safety Commission, needs to review the plan very carefully in order to figure out exactly where the car and bike lanes need to go. The reason I tended to favor the San Elijo alignment was because there’s more room there to fit a safe bike path. Yes, it can probably be done along the 101, but it’s going to take some clever design work. Patting ourselves on the back and saying, “Yay, we’re making a bike path” is not nearly enough. In the end, if your child and grandma don’t feel safe using it, then the whole thing will have been a waste of money and time. The result of that would just be people continuing to drive their cars. Yes, in the end, if the design fails to get people out of cars and onto bikes, then it will have failed completely. The problem is that

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bike paths that run along highways and other streets, stuck on there like afterthoughts, separated from traffic by mere painted lines — those are not safe bike paths at all. A Cardiff woman was killed on Highway 101 in Carlsbad recently on this very kind of bike path, and she wasn’t the first. With drivers texting the way they do now, cyclists are in real danger. Anyone who bikes in the sharrows lane on the 101 in Leuacadia knows this. Anyone who bikes on the 101 in Carlsbad knows

Yes, let’s get used to the idea: major bike paths need to be protected, in some way, from traffic. Otherwise, people will not feel safe using them, and more people will be killed. A mere painted line is a dangerous substitute. It’s also important to remember that the bicyclists who will use this trail are not the spandex racers in packs you see on weekends. Those racer cyclists are great, but they have different needs and different speeds, a completely different agenda. They don’t mind be-

Yes, let’s get used to the idea: major bike paths need to be protected, in some way, from traffic. this. I know these routes intimately, and when you hear a car coming up fast from behind, you pray it’s not a texter or a drunk driver. This is why my wife and daughters refuse to bike on the 101: they’re afraid to. And rightfully so. A safe bike path needs to be separated from the road by, at the very least, a curb. Ideally, it’s off the road completely, but when that’s not possible (such as in the 101 plan), then a guard rail barrier is best (like the one that’s there now, south of Swami’s, on the west side of the highway, separating the highway from the walking path.

ing on the highway, and they have little to do with the transportation cyclists who are helping to save the world by running errands on their bikes. I’m talking about regular people of all ages getting to the store or the Coaster station or the beach. That’s something that will represent real, local progress in the fight against carbon-generated global warming. Lastly, this all goes for the bike paths being planned as part of the Leucadia Streetscape, too. Encinitas needs to be a leader on this issue, not a follower. Let’s get it right. Darius Degher is a Leucadia resident.

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University’s explosive detection dog gets added protection By Aaron Burgin

SAN MARCOS — Armor, a 4-year-old German Shepard, is a critical piece of Cal State San Marcos’ anti-terrorism defense, but up until recently was vulnerable to the very attacks he was trained to stop. That changed to a lesser extent late last month as Armor received some, well, armor — a ballistic protection vest, courtesy of the Massachusetts-based nonprofit Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. The vest protects the dog from bullet and stab wounds. “Armor’s vulnerability is my biggest concern during critical incidents such as an active shooter and/or during explosive detection sweeps,” said Cal State San Marcos police officer David Angulo, who is Armor’s human partner. “Although Armor’s vest won’t prevent those incidents from occurring, it definitely gives me a peace of mind knowing he has some preventative measures that will give him a fighting chance in the unlikely event that we are exposed to an attack.” Armor is one of three explosives detection canines in the California State University system and the only one in North San Diego County. He and Angulo search buildings, structures, open areas and buildings where a suspected explosive de-

Armor’s vulnerability is my biggest concern during critical incidents.” David Angulo CSUSM Police Officer

CSUSM Police Officer David Angulo, right, with his K-9 explosive detection dog Armor, who recently received a ballistic protection vest from Vested Interest in K9’s Inc. Courtesy photo

vice has been reported or located. Their first assignment on campus was in 2015 at the school’s commencement ceremonies in May. That was after they underwent a batter of training at the Inglis Police Dog Academy in Santa Paula shortly after Armor arrived in the U.S. He is proficient in detecting 20 odors, which is more than what is required by the federal certification process. The duo is frequently on call for requests outside of the university, such as from the city of San Marcos and other surrounding communities that may need their support. Officials with the nonprofit said they were happy to donate the vest,

it officials said a donation was in order due to Armor’s extensive community involvement.

“We were pleased to work with the California State University San Marcos to make this gift of protection possible for Armor through our K-9 vest grant program,” said Sandy Marcel, the president for Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. “Ballistic vests are vital to both human and K-9 partners.” The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K-9 graduates, as well as K-9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

which covers most of Armor’s back and torso. The vest typically costs $1,700, but nonprof-

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RSF School Board approves continuation of Leadership Associates By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe School District held a special meeting focusing on their new superintendent search. Board of trustees in attendance included President Tyler Seltzer, Vice-President Todd Frank, and Clerk Marti Ritto. Also there was superintendent Lindy Delaney, the District’s attorney Richard Currier and consultant Dr. Peggy Lynch of Leadership Associates. Seltzer moved to approve the continuation of Leadership Associates and the board agreed. Leadership Associates will help search for a new superintendent for the RSF School District. Duties for Leadership Associates include but are not limited to collecting and reviewing resumes, assisting the board in their selection process and advertising the position. Lynch will work alongside with Delaney and Currier.

According to Lynch, the advertising will begin in April with a prospective closing date of April 29. Lynch told the board the advertisement will be listed on the Association of California School Administrators and American Association of School Administrators. Lynch explained that when the applications start to come in, they will review them in tandem with reference checking. Looking ahead, Lynch shared the importance of applicant confidentiality in the early stages. Leadership Associates said they wanted to feel assured that they could guarantee to candidates confidentiality with the whole board in closed session. Before the closed session would occur, she said, the board would pick who they would like to interview. Lynch wanted to ensure that they don’t lose candidates early on in the

process and that was why the discretion was so vital. “They (candidates) can’t risk their own job because only one person is going to get this job, right?” Lynch added, “We feel very strongly the best way to do it is to have the whole board together in closed session. We will recommend people that we think are good matches based on everything we’ve heard.” Currier said that he already expressed his views on the process in terms of the application screening and finalists. “In my view over the years is that the board has a right to see everyone who’s applied,” he said. As far as the paper screening, depending on the application numbers received, that may take a while. With that said, Currier went on to point out that he thought the board was very well protected by having someone do the initial screening and for them

to be privy to all the applicants. He also agreed with Lynch in terms of confidentiality. “There are going to be people who apply who just do not want to have their names get out until they’re finalists,” Currier said. “And then all the bets are off.” Circling back, Currier said he thought the board was protected as long as they could see every application that they wanted and reasons as to why certain applicants were not being recommended as finalists. “When the paper screening goes on, none of you need to be there,” Currier told the board. “But when you meet as a board to discuss and get recommendations on who the finalists are, you all should be there. At that closed session, you would also have available the applications of all those people who filed applications.”

Characteristics and qualifications of new superintendent discussed By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — In the days ahead, the search for a new superintendent for the Rancho Santa Fe School District will begin. Championing the search is consultant Dr. Peggy Lynch of Leadership Associates. In addition to a community-wide survey and from a March 21 par-

ent and school staff meeting, Lynch also gleaned the preferences of the RSF School District’s board of trustees at a special March 24 board meeting. Characteristics and qualifications Lynch wanted to carve out were items such as if the board wanted someone with previous superintendent experience

or had earned a doctorate degree. According to the community-wide survey and meeting, Lynch said, the feedback leaned in the direction of having a superintendent who was an educator and knew about education. Other views Lynch shared were how respon-

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dents also appreciated a superintendent candidate who had been a teacher and an administrator. In this area, Lynch explained the variances that some may have administrative experience but not a superintendent background. There was some discussion that followed when Lynch suggested that the salary be listed as “negotiable.” Board of trustee president, Tyler Seltzer, shared that he thought there should be more flexibility. He didn’t want to unintentionally eliminate a potential candidate be it listed as TURN TO SUPERINTENDENT ON 25

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Rowe robotics team heads for championship RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Intergalactic Dragons FTC robotics team won the right to be part of the World Championship in St. Louis, Mo. April 27 through April 30. At a Super West Regional First Tech Challenge Championship in Oakland, March 24, a R. Roger Rowe Middle School team competed against a field of 72 teams and qualified for the next level. The RSF Inter-

galactic Dragons, which includes Justin Yu, Conrad Delgado, Daniel Scuba, Lucas Luwa and Clara Ritto, competed against the best teams from 13 Western regions. After two days of intense qualifying matches, they were the first-place winning alliance from the Championship’s Gold Division and came away with a second-place alliance trophy. The RSF Intergalactic Dragons placed in the top 3 percent of the 4627 U.S. First FTC teams from around the world. At the upcoming World Championship in Missouri, there will be 128 teams from 11 countries (United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, France, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia and New Zealand). This will be the first time that a team from the R. Roger Rowe Middle School has qualified for the World Championship. In addition to the First Tech Challenge event, concurrently in St. Louis, three other U.S. First Robotics programs will be competing in their World Championship: First Robotics Competition, First LEGO League, and First LEGO League Jr. For details about the U.S. First World Championship, visit firstchampionship.org. For more information about the R. Roger Rowe Middle School FTC Robotics program, contact David Warner at dwarner@rsf.k12.ca.us.

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Adopt a Family Foundation fundraiser nears By Christina Macone-Greene

This year the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Soceity will be working towards the development of the “Givers and Founders Wall,” which be installed in the area of the David Brooks Memorial Fountain. Courtesy rendering

A story in time: The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society Voices from the Village By John Vreeburg and Sharon Alix

n introduction to the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society includes understanding the vision that the founders and charter members had at the inception of the society in 1985. At that time the goals established were to fulfill three primary purposes: Research: The history of Rancho Santa Fe warrants that the Historical Society be responsible to be the caldron for the collection of the letters, publications, photographs and materials reflecting that deep, rich history of the Ranch. Two books completed since the organization’s founding, “Rancho Santa Fe-A California Village” and “Images of America-Rancho Santa Fe” provide a comprehensive history of the Ranch. These, along with books written by longtime residents of Rancho Santa Fe, Connie Clotfelter, and Ruth Nelson, are available at the La Flecha House to tell the story of the beginning of the Ranch. The ongoing Oral In-

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Tips to safely connect to Wi-Fi hotspots from Cox Communications Increasingly, access to the Internet is important for all areas of life. Whether you’re looking up the best place to have lunch, checking your work email or connecting with friends and family, W-iFi hotspots are a convenient way to stay connected when you’re on the go. Using hotspots also can save you money on your mobile data plan. However, it’s important to be mindful of activities that could put your security at risk. Here, Brian Lehmer from Cox Communications discusses how to safely connect to hotspots. How do I know how safe a Wi-Fi hotspot is? Some hotspots have security settings, while others do not. For example, hotels and coffee shops often require a password before you can connect. Other security settings may be seen by hovering your mouse over each Wi-Fi connection in your Wi-Fi settings. The name, signal strength and security type will

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Jo Ann Worthington, 91, of Scottsdale, AZ died March 13, 2016. She was born in Lewiston, ID. She received her BA in Sociology from the University of Washington and her PHD in Educational Leadership from United States International University. In 1950 she was

married to Dean Worthington and had two children, Bart and Paul. She lived in Rancho Santa Fe, CA for over 30 years. She retired to Coeur d’Alene, ID and then to Scottsdale, AZ Jo, as she like to be called, was employed at Earl Warren Junior High, San Dieguito and Torrey Pines High Schools as a counselor and Administrator from 1963 through 1981. She was a member of the Christian Science Church, YMCA and P.E.O. She was politically active all her life, and enjoyed participating in the democratic process. She enjoyed all sports, but loved playing golf and tennis. She is survived by her husband, two children, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. No service is planned.

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Once connected, be sure to select security updates to keep your pro‘Public network’ when prompted tected. to select a network location. This • Keep Wi-Fi off if you will block some common routes for don’t need it. potential hackers. • Verify that you are connecting to a legitimate connection. How can I protect my informa- For example, Cox enabled Wi-Fi tion when I connect to a public hotspots are named “Cox Wi-Fi” hotspot? or “Cable Wi-Fi.” In other instanc• Avoid tasks such as pay- es, ask an employee the name of ing bills, accessing your bank in- their hotspot before connecting. formation, and using your credit card online when using a public Where can I access a hotspot? Hotspots will be listed in your hotspot. • Opt not to save pass- device’s Wi-Fi settings. Cox cuswords, especially when it comes to tomers have access to more than your financial accounts, like cred- 400,000 hotspots across the United States, including 148 in Balboa it cards and banks. • Use HTTPS and SSL to Park, 40 new hotspots on the USS make your connection to websites Midway and nearly 100 hotspots in more secure. Both are protocols Downtown San Diego. In total, customers can acthat provide encrypted communications. Many browsers offer noti- cess more than 500 hotspots fications to show enhanced secu- throughout San Diego County, rity, such as displaying a padlock just find ‘Cox Wi-Fi’ or ‘Cablenext to a website address or turn- Wi-Fi’ in your Wi-Fi settings. Noning the address bar a different col- customers are able to access the hotspots by signing up for a free or. • Update your device when one-hour trial. Find a hotspot at prompted. Often, these contain cox.com/hotspots.

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MiraCosta helps you get into top universities Travis Williamson is thriving at Columbia University in New York. Richard Huizar is excelling at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass. And Elizabeth Egel continues to shine at UCLA. All three are among the countless MiraCosta College graduates who have transferred to some of the top universities in the world. And all three underscore the success of MiraCosta students. “The education I got at MiraCosta College prepared me for Columbia,” said Williamson, who is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in political science. “Some of the professors I had at MiraCosta were just as good, if not better, than some of the professors I’ve had at Columbia. All of the instructors at MiraCosta are invested in making sure their students succeed.” It’s not just the instructors who are invested in ensuring MiraCosta College students succeed. Counselors at the Transfer Center are committed to helping students transition to a four-year college or university and making sure they are prepared for the rigorous upper division course work. Counselors in the Career Center assist students in learning the skills to create cover letters and resumes, then using these skills to seize volunteer and

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Swing for fun at San Diego Miracle League’s home-run derby SOLANA BEACH — The San Diego Miracle League invites the community be part of its upcoming Home Run Derby at 9:30 a.m. April 16 at Engel Family Field, a Little Padres Park, at San Dieguito Park, 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar. Come participate and watch

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The School of Rock Difference At School of Rock, we believe the best way to learn music is to play music. Through our performance-based approach to music instruction, School of Rock students are more inspired to learn, more motivated to excel, and more confident as a result. We combine weekly private music instruction with group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in a concert setting. Our Performance Program introduces teamwork

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Attack Recreational Summer Soccer Camps Online registration is now open for Rancho Santa Fe Attack’s Summer Recreational Soccer Camps and our Fall Recreational program. More information on these and all of Attack’s programs can be found on the League website at www. rsfsoccer.com. This summer the camps will be held in Rancho Santa Fe. These soccer camps are designed for all players who want to have FUN while working on their technical ability and improving their skills. The camp is open to all ages and will be conducted by Attack Director of Coaching Malcolm Tovey and his professional staff. Every player will receive a customized ball and t-shirt for attending. Walk-ins are accepted at all camps. Our first camp will run the week of June 13-17 and will be held at the Rancho

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ESCONDIDO — After more than 15 years of working in the technology industry, San Diego resident Derek Loranger decided to make a change — a change to an industry where he has quickly seen success. Loranger, and wife, Hoa, are the owners of Burger Bench in downtown Escondido. The restaurant, which opened less than four months ago, already sees hundreds of customers a day. On a recent weekend in April, Loranger saw the most customers yet: 1,200. The restaurant also enjoys five-star reviews on websites like Yelp. So, what’s driving customers to Burger Bench? It could be the ability to get a high-end burger for just a few dollars. The restaurant offers burgers such as the Chorizo Diablo, a burger with a spicy chorizo patty topped with chipotle aioli, cheddar and jalapenos or the Sunrise, a burger filled with bacon, eggs, cheddar and tater tots. Or, it could be the 20 beers and four wines, all from local vendors, served on tap. Of course, the journey to food industry success wasn’t a short or easy one. Loranger, 44, said he and his wife explored the idea of opening a restaurant for years. They pondered the idea of a restaurant specializing in burgers after living in Santa Barbara County. He said the two often visited The Spot, a 100-year-old burger shack in the city of Carpinteria. “We went there a couple of times a week,” Loranger said. “It was such a cool experience to be there and have a great burger.” After moving to San Diego and getting laid-off in April 2014, Loranger purchased the Escondido building that now houses Burger Bench. “We both love burgers, people love burgers so we decided to just open a burger place,” Loranger said. “Initially, we thought we would have a small burger shack but when we got the building, we thought we could do a lot more.” The couple developed their own recipes by frequently cooking at home and trying out new dishes, and visiting other restaurants. The Lorangers later hired Chef Ferdinand Vitale to join the restaurant. “We didn’t have any experience in the food industry,” Loranger said. “We read a lot of books, did a lot of ground research and asked a lot of questions.” Loranger, who co-owns the restaurant with his in-laws, Hanh Duong and Mark Dinh, said they settled on Escondido because of the incentives and fee waivers from the city, and the community. “I spent a lot of time here talking to people and the more I was here the more we realized this was the place to go,” Loranger said. “It’s a great neighbor-

Derek Loranger is the owner of Burger Bench, a popular downtown Escondido restaurant that opened in December. After nearly four months since opening, the restaurant sees hundreds of customers daily. Photos by Hoa Quach

burger place here. There aren’t any other non-chain burger places around here.” Despite the rapid success, Loranger said they already have more plans for Burger Bench. “We have more ideas on how we want to grow but we haven’t decided when we’ll roll them out,” Loranger said. “We want to stay open later, serve breakfast, have food trucks to support the local breweries and expand in other locations. What you learn in the tech industry is, is to start out very small and grow from there by learning what customers want and like.” The Burger Bench is located in downtown Escondido. The restaurant serves high-quality burgers and has 20 beers from local breweries on tap.

hood where everyone knows each other. We have people come in and say, “Thank you for taking a chance in Escondido.” Nearly four months after opening their doors, Lor-

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APRIL 15, 2016 Encinitas. Tickets at feedingamericasd.org/pairings. WALKING TOUR OF OLD ENCINITAS The Encinitas Historical Society will host a free docent-led walking tour of Old Encinitas at 10 a.m. on April 16 at the 1883 Schoolhouse, 390 F St., Encinitas. For more information, call (661) 992-5740. 10th ANNUAL HOME RUN DERBY Philip Rivers is scheduled to join Miracle Leaguers on the diamond for the 10th annual Home Run Derby at 9:30 a.m. on April 16 at Engel Family Field, a Little Padres Park at San Dieguito Park 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar. For more information, visit miracleleagueofsandiego.org/.

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MARK THE CALENDAR STREET FAIR COMING The Encinitas Street Fair returns to Downtown Encinitas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 and April 24 along Coast Highway 101. The street will be closed from D St. to J St., from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. CSUSM SUMMER TERM Open enrollment is now available for Summer Term classes at California State University San Marcos. CSUSM Summer Term 2016 runs from June 6 to August 13. The first block runs from June 6 to July 9 and the second block runs from July 11 to August 13. To learn more, call (760) 750-4004 or visit csusm. edu/el. CITY SEEKS YOUTH AMBASSADORS The San Marcos Youth Ambassador program was established to provide volunteer opportunities to high school students. Students must be in grade 9, 10 or 11. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on May 9. For the application and details visit san-marcos.net/ departments/community-services-parks-recreation/volunteer-opportunities or email hmalan @san-marcos.net.

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OCEANSIDE — With blustery winds blowing, dozens of sailboats, yachts and motorboats left their slips for a short circle around the harbor before parading in front of the Oceanside Yacht Club’s Commodore Karl Walker during the club’s 53rd annual Opening Day on April 3. Opening Day is yacht club tradition nationwide, signaling the beginning of spring, when, mostly on the East Coast, the ice in harbors has melted allowing yachts and other vessels the chance to sail again. The day featured a boat parade where club officials judged the boats in several categories, including ships' crews at attention, the proper use of nautical flags and a proper salute to reviewing party. For more information on the Oceanside Yacht Club, visit oceansideyc.net.

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Local runners take top divisions in Carlsbad 5K By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — A pair of North County locals won their respective divisions as nearly 10,000 runners and walkers took part in the 31st annual Carlsbad 5000 on Saturday and Sunday. Nick Scarpello, 24, of Encinitas and Cortney Berling, 26, of Oceanside each took home first place in the men’s and women’s under 29 class, respectively. Scarpello finished in 14 minutes, 31 seconds, while Berling crossed the line in 17:25 on Sunday. Both ran in Saturday’s 1-mile event, which was the first time in the history of the event that distance was included. Scarpello, who ran at Penn State, finished second in 4:19, while Berling, a former University of Cincinnati runner, took third in her division at 5:07. Cortney Berling of Oceanside heads toward the finish line to win the But the duo, (both run women’s under 29 division during Sunday’s Carlsbad 5000. Photo by for local track club Prado Steve Puterski

Racing), said getting back into a competitive mindset and field was invigorating. It was also both their second appearances at the race. “It was a pretty average course,” Scarpello said. “The reason it’s fast is because there is great competition and (fan) support. You get the adrenaline going and you run fast.” Berling, meanwhile, was able to celebrate her victory with friends, although her husband missed the event as he is deployed in Iraq with the Marines. Nevertheless, she ran hard and said the course was a challenge, especially going northbound on Carlsbad Boulevard thanks to a headwind. “That was a bit of a struggle and you had to tuck in,” Berling said. “This is kind of my home turf. For me, it’s just another day on

our local streets.” Later in the day, the professionals hit the 5K course and Ethiopian Meseret Defar, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 5,000 meters and the top-seeded runner on Sunday, dominated the woman’s race. The 32-year-old’s time for the 5K was 15:02, while Kenyan rival Caroline Kipkirui came across

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hat a kick off! This past Saturday, minor league soccer start-up North County Battalion hosted its inaugural season home opener at the Del Norte Nighthawks Stadium in 4S Ranch. I was invited to attend as media, and despite the threat of rain, I couldn’t resist the opportunity. I’ve interviewed NC Battalion owner Jason Barbato on two previous occasions for my column. I’m familiar with his ambitious vision to build a team franchise here in North County, and all the work he’s put in to get the team off and running. The opener didn’t disappoint. Some early evening drizzle cleared up right in time for the start of the match. NC Battalion beat Agoura Hills-based FC Hasental 4-2 before an estimated 500 fans in attendance. FC Hasental rallied in the second half, but it wasn’t enough against the NC Battalion offense, which included a thrilling goal by Carlsbad native Ryan Guy from 35 yards out. I saw both teams play their hearts out on the field, something that we don’t see often enough in San Diego. Many of the international “friendly” soccer matches San Diego hosts throughout the year are played soft and safe — players don’t want to get too physical or aggressive, for fear of injuring themselves before matches that actually matter — same for some of the Padres and

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Soccer season is underway in North County Chargers players that later leave us and quickly reach new career records in other cities. I also saw the best of North County on display that night. An immaculate sports facility greeted fans. Community pride and spirit poured out from the stadium stands. Young families attended with their children in tow. North County-based vendors sold food and beverages. It was a fun, family-friendly event, and a great home start to a promising season. The NC Battalion may be the first sports team to ever identify with the North County region. The opportunity to highlight our part of the region excites me — it raises our profile and our reputation as a desirable, visitor-friendly community. What a marketable brand. If the team is successful this year on and off the field, who knows where they could go? To me, team sponsorships and collaborations seem like a no-brainer. North County brewers — anyone interested in brewing up a “Battalion Blonde” for soccer season? With last Saturday’s win, the NC Battalion is 2-0. Next up is a rivalry match against undefeated San Diego-based Albion Pro SC this Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Del Norte Nighthawks Stadium. Sounds like the stands should be packed for that one. Plans for Saturday night? Check out the upcoming game, and cheer on North County! For more information on the upcoming match, and the rest of the North County Battalion season, visit ncbattalion.com.

the line second in 15:13. Susan Kuijken, of the Netherlands was third in 15:28. “The race was good. The first kilometer was a little bit fast,” Defar recalled. “I didn’t run a very fast time, but the race was good for me.” Defar flashed a smile at the end and admitted that Carlsbad is her

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two special award presentations,” she said. “Jerome’s Furniture and the Navarra Family will be honored with the Pierre Toussaint Award. Danny Martinez, a UFC champion, will be presented with the Father Joe’s Villages Award.” Titova pointed out how these awards truly identify the contributions that these honorees’ have made. And above all, recog-

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GLOBAL REACH OF ROTARY Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club is gratified to provide funding and to learn about the completion of a project for water for a Bugiri hospital. This $37,500 Rotary project corrected the problem by boring a new well, refurbishing the hospital’s water tank, and installing new pumps, pipes and a generator. Courtesy photo

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negotiable or with a salary amount. “So if you put a salary on here, and there’s someone that wouldn’t come for $5,000 more than that, are they not going to apply?” he asked rhetorically. Seltzer wanted more leeway to cast a wider a net. “There needs to be specificity that needs to be broad enough as well,” he said. Lynch then suggested a salary range rather than a specific number. The district’s attorney, Richard Currier, agreed that there should be some type of range or something else identifiable. If negotiable is listed, it was Currier’s past experience that applicants may think that the board will pay what it needs to in or-

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holding public events and festivities, as well as membership special events. A project funded by the San Diego County Community Enhancement Grants is soon to be completed and will digitize a collection of microfilm of the Rancho Santa Fe News publication. The collection covers several decades of published material reflecting the daily activities of the community and will be available for viewing on site. We offer self-guided Village Tours, or a “walk through the Village” with the guidance of our Docents for a hands-on introduction to the way it all began. We have Speakers come to present information that is directly related to the life and times of Rancho Santa Fe and its surrounding areas. Also, each year we schedule events that are for our Members and Sponsors only, including our Annual Meeting where we do a presentation of the accomplishments of the prior year and our plans for the future. The annual Holiday/Christmas party gives members an opportunity to

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der to bring that individual onboard. “But if you have at least what the current superintendent makes, that gives people an idea and at least some range of where you’re going,” he said. Currier then wanted to confirm with the board of trustees if they wanted a certificated employee and educator. That question promoted more dialogue. Board of trustee vice-president Todd Frank wondered why a scholarly candidate wasn’t viewed in the same light as a scholastic candidate. “Why would you cut off looking at that resume and application if someone has a doctorate, but just hasn’t spent time in the classroom, but understands how to run a business and all those things, but they just haven’t actually been certificated as a teacher?

Why would you preclude that avenue?” he asked. Currier explained that in the past superintendents had the scholastic background, because if need be, they could perform teacher evaluations. “And in order to do an evaluation of a teacher, you must be a certificated administrator,” Currier said. Following much discussion about characteristics and qualifications, Lynch said she would draft this portion once again and indicate that certification was preferred. “I would suggest to you because we need to get this out is that you would delegate that to the superintendent in working with Dr. Lynch and then whatever they agree on, it could go out without having to come back to the board,” Currier said.

get together and share the memories of the past events and discuss the next year’s opportunities. These are only a few of our endeavors in addition to the very successful annual Home Tours, and this past year’s very successful “Boots, Bridles & Barns” barn tour, providing access to some very special properties, many of historic nature. We are fortunate in having such a wonderful member base that offer to open their homes (and barns) and allow us to share these lovely places in an effort to support the goals of the Historical Society. This year we will be working towards the development of our “Givers and Founders Wall” to be installed in the area of our David Brooks Memorial Fountain. The plaques will represent those individuals and families that have been foremost responsible for the creation and support of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society and for those who have stepped forward with the extraordinary support needed to reach our goals. Our user friendly website (rsfhs.org) is accessible

for learning more about Rancho Santa Fe, the Historical Society, and allows you to easily sign up or renew for Membership, with different levels and benefits available. Whether Single/Family members, or Corporate Sponsors, your membership supports the preservation of La Flecha House (Historical Landmark No. 1), the archives and artifacts that connect us to Rancho Santa Fe and its past. We appreciate those who continue to support the Historical Society and look forward to having new faces join us in the future. For more information or to join, please call Sharon Alix, Administrator at (858) 756-9291, or go onto our website. Our Museum and bookstore at the La Flecha House, corner of Via de Santa Fe and La Flecha, is open Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you. John Vreeburg is president of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society and Sharon Alix is administrator of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society.

the SFID office. “That’s a valid vote for us,” said Bardin, noting how emails cannot be counted as a vote. RSFA vice president Heather Slosar wanted to know if a petition style format would be acceptable. Bardin told her that it was best for customers to oppose the rate change individually. Board director Mike Licosati then inquired about the lawsuit between the Municipal Water District (MWD) and the San Diego Water Authority with a verdict nearing $200 million, and accruing post judgement interest. Bardin confirmed the first lawsuit has been won and it is also going to be appealed. Currently, the

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help support the programs and services of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center. During the course of the day, conference goers will have a delicious lunch as well as perusing various exhibitor tables. Guests can also participate in the opportunity drawings.

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favorite road race. “It’s my favorite place. The fans are amazing. They cheer me on. I am so happy to be here.” Defar is now setting her sights on preparations for the Summer Olympics in Rio later this year. “I will try to run the 10,000 at some Diamond League meetings before the Olympics,” she said. In the men’s race, Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda held back speedy competitors to win in 13:24. Wilson Too of Kenya (13:29) and Debeli Gezmu of Ethiopia (13:38) were second and third, respectively. The big news in Carlsbad in the men’s race went to the American Bernard Lagat who, at 41 years old, was in prime shape to place fourth overall in 13:38 and better his own World Masters record by two seconds. “I’m always happy to come here in Carlsbad and compete,” Lagat said. “Thank you to the fans, too.” Lagat now hopes to make yet another Olympic team. “I’m going to try and

nizing how their efforts are aligned with Father Joe’s mission in ending homelessness. During the course of the evening, Titova hopes that guests know how much their support means to their organization while learning more about homelessness and how it impacts the lives of those who are younger. “Children who are homeless are four times as likely to have developmental delays and twice as apt

to repeat a grade in school. Over half will not finish high school,” she said. “By offering programs like those through our therapeutic childcare and Toussaint Academy, we provide young people the tools they need to help prevent homelessness in their adult lives.” To learn more about the 2016 Children’s Charity Gala, visit my.neighb or.org / eve nt / c h i ldrens-charity-gala or call (800)-HOMELESS.

monies are in an escrow account put aside by the MWD and confirmed that it is accruing interest. Once the San Diego Water Authority does get the money, Bardin said, legal fees will be paid and then monies will be filtered to member agencies, including SFID. At that point in time, the SFID board will make a decision on how to proceed with those funds. Licosati then asked Bardin if he considered holding off on the rate increase since the District is likely to collect a significant sum of money from this lawsuit, describing it as a huge windfall. Bardin told Licosati and the board that the lawsuit has not been part of the planning picture at this point in time. Even though a potential windfall

from litigation could occur sometime in the future, they have no idea when that will be. “We used up all our reserves. We need to raise our rates now,” Bardin said. SFID community forums are scheduled for April 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; April 20 at 10 a.m. to noon; and April 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For those who are against this rate hike, they are asked to submit a vote of opposition. If a majority of district customers oppose this, the board will not be able to pass the proposed increase. At this point, roughly 3,253 written votes are needed for the opposition side. For more information call (858) 756-2424 or visit SFIDwater.org.

“The conference sponsors represent a wide variety of senior service providers,” she said. “Attendees will have the opportunity during conference breaks to visit sponsor tables and learn about available services.” According to Litwin, the cost to attend the conference is $20 and includes lunch. The doors open at

9:30 a.m. and the conference begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is April 18. For those interested in registering, Litwin invites all to contact the Senior Center at (858) 756-3041 or visit their website at rsfseniors.org and click on the “programs and events” tab.

train and stay healthy before the U.S. Trials. I still want to run the 5000m in Rio, but my coach said we should mix it up a little bit and try the 10,000m and see if I can run a good time in May. If I run a good time like 28 (minutes) flat then I will be happy. But I’m a miler and to go up to a monster like a 10,000m will be a challenge.” The day started with the men’s masters division. Forty-eight-year-old Christian Cushing Murray from Santa Ana broke the tape first at the finish line in 15:11. “I just knew it was a loaded field today,” Murray said. “I didn’t think there was one guy who could run me down; I thought there were five guys who could do it. I had never been more afraid.” Murray said the race was thrilling down to the wire with rival Greg Mitchell doing most of the work. “We slowed down a bit and that helped because I knew I could kick,” Murray said. “But on any given day, depending how the race plays out, I could end up losing this race 8 out of 10 times and I just got him.”

Murray had been struggling with injury last year and dealing with the challenges inherent in trying to run fast at the master’s level. “Everyone is dealing with being old,” he said. “Everyone is banged and dinged up. You got to step on the line and put yourself in the position to win it.” Mitchell from McMinnville, Ore., came in four seconds later in 15:15, while third place was awarded to Jeremey Deere (15:18). Julie Ertel won the women’s masters division in 17:30. “It was good. The weather was fantastic, but those gals went out much faster than I expected,” said the 43-year-old Ertel, who lives in Irvine. “My family used to vacation here. I love Carlsbad. I’m starting my vacation today. The crowds were great. There’s nothing better than running a 5K and have people cheering the entire way. You don’t get that at any other race.” Second masters went to Janet McDevitt (17:33) from Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Renee Tolan of Clifton Park, New York took third in 17:37.

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This movement vibrates against the oval window in your cochlea, sending sound waves through this snail-shaped organ.

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Hearing Problem #1 The ear canal’s job is to funnel sound to your ear drum. Sometimes the canal becomes plugged with wax and mimics a hearing loss because it blocks sound from reaching your eardrum. Use of a cotton swab will pack wax even more. We will check for impacted wax with a video ear camera to see if this is a problem.

Hearing Problem #2 The three tiny bones of your inner ear conduct Auditory Cortex of the brain sound between your ear drum and your cochlea. Otosclerosis is the calcification of these bones, resulting in conductive hearing loss. About 10% of people have this type of loss. Hearing Problem #3 The cochlea is a snail-shaped organ containing thousands of living hair cells called stereocilia. A condition known as Sensorineural hearing loss (nerve type hearing loss) occurs when any of the hair cells become damaged. About 90% of hearing loss is this type. A new hearing computer has now been released that is programmed specifically for the frequencies of hair cells that are damaged, resulting in improved speech understanding.

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Hearing Problem #4 Tinnitus is the phantom sensation of ringing in the ears. It is the result of damaged or misfiring nerves between the cochlea and the brain. A specialist will identify the tone of your tinnitus and demo how the hearing computer may reduce it.

If You Could Unroll The Cochlea’s Tube In a healthy cochlea, all hair cells are alive and standing upright. As sound waves move through the fluid within the cochlea, each hair cell fires and sends an electrical impulse through the Eighth Nerve to the brain. healthy

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Inside the cochlea are thousands of microscopic hair cells called Stereocilia, and these hair cells sense the motion of sound waves. Consonants like S, T, K, and P, are sensed in the initial section of the cochlea (shown in red). Medium speech tones are picked up in the mid section (shown in yellow).

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Damaged hair cells don’t fire properly and some sounds (fricatives and high tones) are not transmitted to the brain. Hair cell damage is a natural part of aging. It can be caused by moderate sounds over long periods, loud sounds over short periods, or even by prescriptions.

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