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Spend a summer at Archaeological Center ESCONDIDO — Maybe you’ve dreamed about being an archaeologist, simply enjoy history or want to learn new skills. The San Diego Archaeological Center considers volunteers and interns as essential resources and is currently looking for volunteers and interns to help with the many projects at the Center. The center offers opportunities for volunteers
including docents, K-12 programs, library volunteer, special events help and marketing and administration activities. Docents welcome visitors and answer general questions regarding the Center and exhibits. Docents staff the gift shop and help out with administrative and curatorial tasks. Contact Education Program Director Cara
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and as a result, many teachers find themselves working multiple jobs and taking other measures to stay financially afloat, which takes away from the time they can spend focusing on their students. White’s office has offered a 2 percent salary in-
crease, which the union rejected. State faculty voted last year to authorize a strike if their demands were not met. The strike was scheduled to take place April 13 through 15 and April 18 and 19 before the agreement was reached.
Skype with Luke Price, a National Grand Fiddle Champion. Her other source of learning: Listening to recordings that have been around for years. “I just love listening to it,” she said, adding how she could listen to the same song played over and over again and hear something new every time. It’s the variations, too, that really get her interest. “It just amazes me how many variations that can come from one song and these songs have been around for generations.” Hearing and recognizing those traditions and yet coming up with her own version are what keep this music alive, Avery ex-
plained. “It’s not just to replicate exactly how Mozart wrote or how he played it,” he said. “The level of playing that she’s doing is as complex and as challenging as pretty much almost any classical tune. The difference is, she’s doing it by ear. She doesn’t even read music.” Still, Ellisman, a self-described “fiddle geek” with a sweatshirt to prove it, wants to keep moving forward and continue strengthening her playing skills, all the while hoping to win more contests, too. Next, the young fiddler will be competing in the 3rd annual Julian Fiddle and Pickin’ Contest, which begins June 4.
ing artist Jeff Rona will present a lecture about his career in the music industry at 5:30 p.m. April 27 in Room 2218 at MiraCosta College. at the college’s Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Dr. The event is free and open to the public. MARIMBA MUSIC Wednesdays@Noon presents Matthew Coley, marimba virtuoso from noon to 12:45 p.m. April 27 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. For more information, Encinitasca.gov/WedNoon, or call (760) 633-2746.
$75 at the door. For questions, call Gail Kendall at (858) 248-0892 or email to ccrsfmembership@gmail. com. ART FOR A CAUSE Local artists’ work will be on display and for sale along with music and games, at C3, Carlsbad Causes for Community, Spring Art Bash from 7 to 10 p.m. April 29 at the Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-op, 2801-B Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad. Tickets, $10 online at carlbadcauses.org. Artists will donate a portion of proceeds to C3 events and programs for the Carlsbad community. PASSPORT TO AFRICA Encinitas Friends of the Arts will celebrate “Passport to Africa,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 29 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. Tickets: $30 at encinitasarts.org. The events will include South African cuisine by Perky’s, authentic music and dance by African artists, plus visual art, a marketplace of original art and goods, and cuisine.
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1, 2017 and retire at age 50 with 10 years of service. Union leadership said that the state university’s teachers have had one raise since 2007 — a 1.6 percent salary increase in 2014 —
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of five Texas-Style fiddlers in the county), the San Dieguito Academy sophomore still learns songs and techniques the traditional way. The fiddle culture is a social one. That’s how many of the songs get handed down, by one player teaching another. Avery likened it to the old game of telephone. “It gets translated a little bit. But that’s encouraged, to create your own variations and to teach somebody your variations,” Avery said. Some of her closest friends she meets up with only at contests or when she’s taking a lesson via
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foundation.com, Facebook or call (760) 630-7650. MUSIC BY THE SEA At Music by the Sea, hear pianist Vladimir Khomyakov, piano at 7:30 p.m. April 22, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets $13 at encinitasca. gov/concerts or call (760) 633-2746. APRIL 23 SEE ARTIST IN STUDIO Last day to see Lux Art Institute resident artist Margaret Griffith “in studio” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. BLUEGRASS TIME L101 After Hours Session presents Steep Ravine and Second Cousins, a NorCal based blue grass and folk group from 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 23, at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Cost is $10, $12 at door\or at leucadia101. com. APRIL 25 ON STAGE Intrepid Theater presents “Red Dog Howls,” at 6:30 p.m., April 25, at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets: $15 by email to boxoffice@intrepidshakespeare.com or call (760) 295-7541. APRIL 27 FILM COMPOSER’S STORY Contemporary film composer and record-
APRIL 28 SEASIDE SINGERS The Carlsbad Senior Center’s Seaside Singers are performing their 2nd annual Spring concert Thursday, April 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad. Admission is free. The group is led by Bassist Mark Phelps, Pianist Violeta Petrova and Director Jeff Sell. For more information, go to carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call (760) 602-4650. APRIL 29 SAVANNAH JACK IN CONCERT Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe presents its fourth concert of the season, introducing the Nashville-based group, Savannah Jack at 7 p.m. April 29 at The Village Church of Rancho Santa Fe, 6225 Paseo Delicias, in the Fellowship Hall. Single tickets cost
MARK THE CALENDAR ART ‘N’ SOUL Enjoy a host of local artists’ work, music and food at Art N Soul’s 9-year anniversary celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. April 30, at the Art N Soul on 101 Gallery, 633 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. For more information, email info@artnsoulon101. com.
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the clubhouse to discourage vandalism. However, he did note he was concerned about the amount of protests, but said his company took over the property after the 2012 rate increase. Sharon Fisher, who represents the residents and lived at the estates for more than 16 years, was outraged by the lack of action and response to residents’ request. “They have denied fulfillment of contracts,” she added. “We pay for everything. We are good citizens and carry our own weight and are not given anything.” However, those aspects carried by Fisher are a private agreement, thus not actionable by the council, according to City Attorney Jeff Epp. The continuance was chosen to give the residents and park management time to resolve their differences before a rent increase will be considered. At Valley Parkway, the last rent increase for $11.17 per space per month approved in August 2014. The average space rent is $479.65 with average increase request is $13.54 and range from $8.96 to $17.64. A resident meeting was held on Feb. 29 with 12 in attendance plus
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‘Vista.’ It’s a slap in the face.” Halle, who said she visits the area at least once a week, said she has never heard of the name “Paseo Santa Fe.” “All these cities like Carlsbad and Lemon Grove have signs that say the city’s name, but not Vista,” Halle said. “I feel the city is ashamed. Our leaders are living in the past. I think the city of Vista needs to have a sign that says its name to show the pride of the residents.” Other residents who signed the online petition agreed with Halle. “Paseo Santa Fe?!?! I lived in Vista area my whole life,” wrote Scott Gann. “Paseo Santa Fe means absolutely nothing to Vistonians!!” Some residents also accused city leaders of
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Ramsey will also be available, a tempting pick to fill the secondary hole left by All-Pro Eric Weddle. Like pass rushers? Ohio State linebacker Joey Bosa and Oregon’s DeForest Buckner will be there. The Chargers’ Jason Verrett, at this week’s offseason workouts, was signing the praises of Buckner. That produced a predictable chuckle from quarterback Philip Rivers.
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Park anticipates repairing potholes and later this year a slurry coating. Clint Lau, owner of Les Frame Management, has managed the park for 27 years. Councilman Ed Gallo asked about whether the park could join the
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, which could alleviate some of the issues plaguing the residents. Lau said he would like to be the first park to join the program. Councilwoman Olga Diaz asked if a play space could be added, although the supervision of the children is the responsibility of the parents. Lau said there is an area formerly used for shuffleboard by the clubhouse, which could make for a dedicated area for kids. The kids area, though, is not enforceable by the city, but rather a recommendation to ease concerns of the residents. Iris Sandra Schott, a longtime resident, said the kids play area may not be viable and others are “free spirits,” who may not use it. She said internal problems stem from rules instituted in 2003 no longer apply and must be updated. Schott also objected to the rent increase saying she lives on a fixed income and many of the residents there are seniors. She said outdated appliances, old furniture and the lack of viability of the clubhouse is a deterrent to residents. “Social security doesn’t give increases anymore,” Schott added. “These increases do hurt. There are problems in the park.”
failing to communicate what the sign would say to the public. But Councilman John Aguilera said the planning for the Paseo Santa Fe project was all done in the public’s eye. In fact, the name was selected 10 years ago by members of the community. He also said city leaders didn’t receive any opposing thoughts before the sign was constructed. “I’m sorry the residents feel this wasn’t publicized,” Aguilera said. “This was done in a very public process. It was in the newspapers over the years. We included it in the city’s quarterly magazine in December that goes out to all 36,000 households in Vista. But I understand that not everyone reads what we send.” The massive opposition to the sign also drove the City Council to place a discussion item on the
April 26 agenda. Aguilera said city leaders plan to hear how residents feel about the sign and discuss options moving forward. “I think the whole point of putting it on the agenda is to discuss our options,” Aguilera said. “We’re not trying to do things in secret and it shows because we put this on the agenda right away.” The Paseo Santa Fe improvements project began in an effort to revitalize the downtown area and reduce crime. The first phase of the project included street and sidewalk improvements totaling $10 million paid for by the city. The cost of the sign was $158,000. “The good thing is that (the sign) is the only thing we’ve heard negativity on out of the whole project,” Aguilera said. “Everyone is in favor of the improvements and that’s a good thing.”
“That makes sense, coming from a corner,” Rivers said. “You hear about all the different things we can do, but who knows? I try not to, because you just drive yourself crazy thinking about it now. But I’ll be paying attention here in a few days.” Or might Telesco trade down and address the Chargers’ numerous needs? We doubt it. The Chargers are in the business of winning games and winning over fans, i.e. voters, in short order.
They need a singular big thing instead of a bunch of little things that might work out over time. The Chargers don’t possess any of that precious quantity — time — to waste. They need to rebuilt a team and get the OK to construct a stadium between now and mid-November. On the clock? The Chargers can hear it ticking, on and off the field.
park and city officials, Youel said. She said theft is a continuing problem in the park, especially with bikes. Also, lighting is an issue, speeding, a lack of children’s areas and pet waste. Eight general safety and health and four lighting violations from two inspections were discovered in March, with all but two corrected, Yore said.
Social security doesn’t give increases anymore. These increases do hurt. There are problems in the park. Iris Sandra Schott Resident
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