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RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS
JULY 17, 2009
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Rancho Santa Margarita, Spa Gregorie has launched in Del Mar on the second level in the Flower Hill Promenade. The 6,500square-foot, two-story day spa and full service-salon features signature items like the Bling it On Pedicure, a pedicure using up to 520 Swarovski crystals. The spa raises awareness and funds for both Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Greet the Day—a nonprofit organization where professionals volunteer massage and bodywork to people with cancer. Spa Gregorie is a recipient of the Women’s Cancer Research Foundation’s 2008 Humanitarian Award. For more information, visit spagregories.com. The spa is open seven days a week; Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
RE office grows ESCONDIDO — Scott Illingworth, a speaker and trainer, recently joined Prudential California Realty’s Escondido office. Illingworth can be reached at Prudential California Realty’s Escondido office at (760) 796-6300, or via e-mail at ScottI@prusd.com.
Magnifique! DEL MAR — Preiss Imports President and CEO H e n ry Preiss, a Del Mar resident, was awarded the HENRY PREISS French government’s prestigious Ordre National du Mérite Agricole honor. Preiss was awarded by Jean Pierre Cointreau, president of the Renaud-Cointreau Group, for his consistent effort to import and promote French spirits in the U.S. market.
Endoxi DEL MAR — Carlsbadbased band Endoxi, offering rock ’n’ dirty blues, with reggae grooves and rowdy folk twang, won second place and $5,000 July 3 in the San Diego County Fair Musicpalooza contest. Endoxi is a blend of Chris Wilson on guitar and vocals, Joe Cardillo on the saxophone and vocals, Mike Monsivaiz on drums and Kevin Wall on bass and vocals. Coming from their home towns of San Francisco, Providence, Sacramento and New Orleans, the band now makes Carlsbad its home and San Diego its venue.
TOP TEACHERS Teachers of the Year from every school in Encinitas, public and private, honored at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Salute to Education include, from left, Arlene Skoor of La Costa Heights Elementary, Wendi Bremermann of Encinitas Country Day, Carrie Tograzinni of Ocean Knoll Elementary, Lance Gomez of Capri Elementary, Kristen Edwards of Rancho Encinitas Academy, Doug Rierdan of Park Dale Lane Elementary, Pauline Benson of El Camino Creek Elementary, Deborah Sauer of Mission Estancia Elementary, Sue Liesgang of Paul Ecke Central, Jessy Smith of Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, Jacqueline Powers of Diegueno Middle School, Tricia Shemwell of The Grauer School, Susan Lesan of Oak Crest Middle School, Michael Santos of San Dieguito Academy and Emily Clark of Sunset High School. Not shown are Liz Kuttler of Flora Vista and Jerry Trust of La Costa Canyon High School. Photo by Daniel Knighton
Chamber heaps praise on teachers ENCINITAS — Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, Inc. hosted the Chamber’s annual Salute to Education to honor local students and teachers June 9. A large crowd of school administrators, teachers, students and their families gathered to celebrate the academic and professional achievements of Encinitas’ finest. Denise Mueller, of Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, Inc., served as emcee of the event. As she has done for many years,Muller said she enjoyed watching the students and teachers recognized for their educational excellence. This year 16 students and 17 teachers were selected from
schools, both public and private, in the area. Muller introduced each recipient while they made their way through a long receiving line of school, district and city officials as well as Chamber of Commerce representatives. Among the teacher standouts was Lance Gomez. Gomez, Capri Elementary school’s Teacher of the Year, won praise for appealing to students and colleagues. He was described as a “dedicated and caring teacher who inspires children, connects with families and always makes time to share his successful strategies with his colleagues.” Gomez also won the 2009
Teachers are Heroes Award from 94.9 FM and the San Diego County Office of Education for integrating Service Learning into instruction. Gomez’s second grade class runs a popcorn company, which pops and sells popcorn after school each week and uses the proceeds to make a difference for children around the world. Children learn math, social studies, and leadership, while developing strong character traits like caring, trustworthiness and responsibility in the classroom through the experience. The recipients of the student awards were not only academically
advanced, but showed leadership and collaboration skills. Several were recognized for their service to others. Megan Black of St. John the Evangelist was among those honored for her volunteer efforts. She has led efforts to support San Diego Kid’s News Day, Red Ribbon Week and various fundraisers that have netted more than $2,000 for children in need. The Grauer School chose eighth-grader Stewart Wirick as the recipient of Student of
the year in his age division. Wirick’s impressive achievements reflect his well-rounded interests and personality. His school year included winning the Grauer School’s Spelling Bee, the Sweepstakes Award at the San Diego County Science Fair and taking home first place at the California Science Fair. While Wirick is a strong student with two honors classes in his schedule, he is also a talented musician, natural outdoorsman and a humanitarian.
And the winners are … Teacher recipients included: Lance Gomez — Capri Elementary Pauline Benson — El Camino Creek Elementary Liz Kuttler — Flora Vista Elementary Deborah Sauer — Mission Estancia Elementary Jessy Smith — Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Doug Rierdan — Park Dale Lane Elementary Sue Liesgang — Paul Ecke Central Arlene Skoor — La Costa Heights Elementary Tricia Shemwell — The Grauer School Kristen Edwards — Rancho Encinitas Academy Wendi Bremermann — Encinitas Country Day Jacqueline Powers — Diegueno Middle School Susan Lesan — Oak Crest Middle School Michael Santos — San Dieguito Academy Emily Clark — Sunset High School Jerry Trust — La Costa Canyon High School
Student recipients included: Dana Palmer — Capri Elementary Nathan Cheng — El Camino Creek Elementary Madelyn Payne — Flora Vista Chelsea Churchill — Mission Estancia Cynthia Galindo — Ocean Knoll Matt Conger — Olivenhain Pioneer Andre Sanavi — Park Dale Lane Elementary Lisa MacPhee — Paul Ecke Central Zach Brown — La Costa Heights Kevin Hornbeak — Ada Harris Olivia Ramzi — Rancho Encinitas Megan Black — St. John the Evangelist Stewart Wirick — The Grauer School Christopher Emmanuel Hyndman — Encinitas Country Day Brigitte Williamson — Diegueno Middle School Alec Smith — Oak Crest Middle School
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CREAM OF THE CROP Grauer School Teacher of the Year Trisha Shemwell receives a plaque and congratulations from school founder Stuart Grauer. Photo by Daniel Knighton
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“The look in their faces of relief shows they know they have a future.” “I never saw a project that had more of a world impact,” Claude Kordus, a member of Rancho Santa Fe Rotary, said. Efforts continue to establish wells and access fresh drinking water that’s locked just below ground level in Sudan. “I’m in a good position to help,” Dut said. “There is a lot of hope (in Sudan). They are thirsty this year, but next year will have water.”
SUDAN TEAM Pictured from left to right, Burl Jordan, board member Water for Sudan; Salva Dut, president Water for Sudan; Dep Tuany, vice president Water for Sudan; and Brian Kelly, volunteer, Water for Sudan. The four men recently traveled to Sudan to deliver new well drilling equipment. Photo by Promise Yee