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RSF Association negotiating termination with Hotwire By Christina Macone-Greene the board and committees
Pitching in From left: Damian Valdez with Coastal Roots Farm, with Rancho Santa Fe Foundation members Kaylee Loomis and Christy Wilson help out at the farm in Encinitas. See the full story on page 3. Courtesy photo
A rendering shows what one of the roundabouts could look like. The county is beginning the search for funding to construct three roundabouts along a stretch of Del Dios Highway. Rendering courtesy the County of San Diego
Roundabouts EIR gets certified With OK, search for funding begins By Tony Cagala
RANCHO SANTA FE — The search for funding to build three new roundabouts in Rancho Santa Fe has begun. Following the San Diego County Board of Supervisor’s certification of the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) last week, the county is moving forward with the traffic project meant to help alleviate extensive congestion along a stretch of Del Dios Highway. The county will also continue to negotiate with the Rancho Santa Fe
Community Services District (RSFCSD) and the Rancho Santa Fe Association to fund the maintenance of landscaping and lighting at the three roundabouts on county-maintained roads. There is no timeline for the project to begin until funding is secured, according to Alex Bell, a county communications officer. The roundabouts will be constructed at three intersections: Via de la Valle/La Fremontia, El Montevideo/La Valle Plateada and El Camino del Norte/Del Dios Highway — which are currently controlled by four-way stop signs and notorious for traffic backups. Cost for the construction of the three roundabouts is estimated at ap-
proximately $6 million and will take about 12 to 18 months to complete, Bell said. The county will be seeking grants to help pay for the costs. “It might qualify for the grant funding under the Active Transportation Program, the Highway Safety Improvement Program and future Federal Highway Administration and State Transportation grants,” Bell said. County Supervisor Bill Horn, whose district oversees Rancho Santa Fe, said the roundabouts project is a tremendous solution. “It helps the traffic to move,” he added. Horn made a motion to certify TURN TO ROUNDABOUTS ON 22
RANCHO SANTA FE — In May, the Rancho Santa Fe Association signed a $13.5 million letter of intent (LOI) with Hotwire Communications in an effort to bring a community-owned proposed fiber-to-the-home network for its Covenant members. Connectivity options ranged from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit internet service to every Covenant home. During the RSF Association’s October board meeting, it was revealed that the proposal was reassessed during an executive session and a decision to end the contract with Hotwire emerged. RSF Association President Fred Wasserman approached the topic to their members. In the executive session they had earlier that morning between the Finance Committee, Technology Committee and the Board, Wasserman said, they discussed the issue of the Hotwire contract. “It was the conclusion of the group, all committees and Board members present, that the current LOI, letter of intent, is not satisfactory,” Wasserman said. He continued, “Now, that gives us an option to look at some other alternatives as well, if need be, and that’s where we’re at. Let me tell you something — we are moving ahead with a fiber-optic project here. We’re going to do it right, we’re going to do it carefully and we’re going to bring it on budget.” Wasserman went on to say that this is a very important item to the community. He also mentioned the amount of calls both he and the board receive regarding connectivity. Wasserman shared how he had a call not too long ago from a member. “He builds a $5 million house in here but has virtually no connectivity and is very upset about it,” said Wasserman, noting the phone call. Wasserman also wanted everyone to know how another individual approached him on the same issue. This particular member was postponing their remodel until they were certain of connectivity. “So this is a very, very important process and we’ll keep you informed as we go along,” Wasserman said. RSF Association Director Allen Finkelson echoed what Wasserman expressed stating that
could not reach a satisfactory definitive agreement with Hotwire. He added that it was their belief that they would not be able to arrive at definitive documentation which would be satisfactory to the committees, the board or the members. “We can’t just unilaterally terminate this deal with Hotwire, so what we’re going to do is tell them where we are and try to reach a mutual agreement on termination,” he said. And Finkelson believed that would happen. Finkelson also pointed out that the next step was to quickly form a new Technology Committee, which would be dedicated to bring the fiber-optic project to the Covenant as soon as possible. During public comment, it was asked wheth-
We are moving ahead with a fiberoptic project here. We’re going to do it right, we’re going to do it carefully and we’re going to bring it on budget.” Fred Wasserman President, RSF Association
er or not future technology meetings would be open for members to attend. Wasserman explained that a chairperson of a committee has the prerogative to close the meeting. For example, if it’s a contract item of an executive session that could be a closed meeting. So essentially, it’s up to the chairperson of that meeting. “Let me tell you this,” Wasserman said. “There will be lots of visibility on this project and transparency. You will hear of every step along the way, you’ll know exactly what’s going on and you’ll have plenty of opportunity for input.”
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Community-wide vote approves new bylaws By Christina Macone-Greene
From left: Dan Beals, Kaylee Loomis, Victoria Hanlon, Megan Fletcher, Christy Wilson, Debbie Anderson, Alyce Ashcraft, Sue Pyke, Paula Powers and Molly Zimmerman at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas. Courtesy photo
RSF Foundation officially celebrates 35 years of service By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation has officially celebrated its 35th anniversary. The nonprofit has helped navigate other nonprofits in their own mission of charitable giving. Since its inception, the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation has gifted more than 6,000 grants and committed more than $52 million to roughly 600 nonprofit organizations. In the same breath, the Foundation has indicated that they have reached an impressive milestone equating to $100 million assets under its management. Celebrating these landmarks, the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation decided to host its Board and
Staff 35th Anniversary Service Project. Many attended this special event which was held on Oct. 13 at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas. “In recognition of the 35th Anniversary, we wanted to provide an opportunity for board and staff to volunteer together in a hands-on community service project,” said Christy Wilson, executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation. “Not only will we be doing community service, but we will be doing it together and having fun.” According to Wilson, they picked this venue because the Coastal Roots Farm is a program of the TURN TO FOUNDATION ON 16
RANCHO SANTA FE — During the Rancho Santa Fe Association’s October monthly board meeting, ballots were counted at one end of the room by election inspector, Bruce Bishop, and his team. The tabulations from this community-wide vote indicated that from a total of 932 ballots submitted, 704 members voted to approve the proposed new and amended changes to the Association’s articles and bylaws while 226 members opposed it. A total of two votes were deemed as voided. Some of the article and bylaw changes included complying with Davis-Stirling and California Corporations Code, eliminating inconsistencies in the articles, bylaws and laws, removing the nominating committee, and simplifying member voter registration. Another item was that a Covenant property owner of record was entitled to two votes. During the early portion of the board meeting, RSF Association President Fred Wasserman introduced Bishop who explained a little bit about the voting process, which was determined by California State Law. According to Bishop, having ballots being mailed out 30 days prior to the election or the process that there are three envelopes is state law. And it’s also state law to verify signatures. Bishop explained that
as soon as the ballots go out, he and his team are the only ones to have access to the post office key. “We collect the ballots on a regular basis. We do not open them. The only thing that we do is verify the signatures against those signatures that are on file in the Association office, and that’s our first step,” he said. Bishop said the second step is the day of tabulation which the Association identified as that day. “We will open the boxes for the first time and we will remove the actual ballots from the ballot mailing envelopes,” he said. “After
tabulations. “Nobody else has any access to the ballots. They are always locked up,” said Bishop, adding how the keys were only in his possession so no one else has any influence over the ballots. Following the tabulations, RSF Association Director Allen Finkelson wanted to know what would now happen to the ballots. Bishop explained that the ballots are kept for a number of years per statute. “They are sealed in a box and I sign the box,” he said. “Only the inspector of the elections has access to those ballots from now on.”
we’ve removed those, we’ll open up each one of the ballots one at a time and tabulate either yes or no, and then we’ll report the results to the Board. It’s pretty simple.” Wasserman then confirmed with Bishop that no one from the Association has touched those ballots. Bishop confirmed this while adding that the law does not allow any other person other than the inspector of an election and the team of the inspector of an election to have any access to the ballots. And this includes from the time they are printed until the time of
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A vacuous vision By Ralph Thielicke
Letters to the Editor A vote for MM Ballot Measure MM provides funds for MiraCosta College to build new, up-to-date science and nursing instructional facilities as required by industry norms. MiraCosta’s bare-bones bond measure is its first in about 50 years. Community colleges such as MiraCosta serve two customers. First, MiraCosta serves the local businesses by providing an educated workforce. Second, MiraCosta serves the local community by providing a means for people to gain the skills and education that match the business needs. This results in higher living standards, economic growth and new career and business opportunities. As a founder of a North County high-tech manufacturing company, I can attest to the important role MiraCosta plays in educating our local workforce to the level required by businesses. Furthermore, one in three of our local high school graduates will get their start in higher education or attain their trade skills at MiraCosta. MiraCosta prepares students for careers in STEM fields, which dominate our local economy. In order to continue to fill the needs of the students and meet the expectations of our local businesses the infrastructure at MiraCosta must be drastically improved. Please join me in voting yes on MM.
with his with more than 30 years in education as a teacher, counselor, school administrator, probation officer, and current vice president of the county Board of Education. Shea’s experience is broad, his support wide. Don’t fall for deliberately deceptive fliers. Edith H. Fine, Encinitas KAABOO noise I am writing in regards to the Oct. 7 article, “Council Addresses to KAABOO complaints.” We live seven miles south from where KAABOO was held (next to Torrey Hills Park). Last year we heard loud pounding music in our home for many hours. The organizers claimed it was the heat and wind that “pushed” the sound here, when this is nonsense. This year the noise was even louder so we filed a complaint. It seems to us that the organizers moved the speakers so the sound was perhaps not as loud for surrounding Del Mar neighbors, but it was louder in our Torrey Hills neighborhood. For KAABOO to claim that there were no noise violations this year, and that the sound was 64.6 decibels is ridiculous. Next year we plan on leaving San Diego during this obnoxious and exceedingly loud event. Why aren’t they being fined for continual noise violations? And shame on the Board of Directors for approving KABOO for five years!
Carla Mapes, Alec J. Babiarz Torrey Hills Founder, Nordson-ASYMTEK (retired) No on B VP MiraCosta Foundation To all my friends across the county of San Diego, My Misleading mailers community (Valley Center) As election fliers flood has been fighting the develour mailboxes, remember oper of Lilac Hills for over the maxim “Caveat emptor 10 years. His group came to — Buyer beware.” A recent our town with his project mailer from the Republican that was totally wrong for the opponent of incumbent Rick area he wants to build it. The Shea for the San Diego Coun- roads are so unsafe; it is in the ty Board of Education, 5th back country, so removed that District, implied endorsement it would make it unsafe for by well-regarded Democrats. evacuation during a wild fire. Wrong. Misleading. Dishonest. He has spread his dollars into The photos and quotes — tak- pockets of public officials to en out of context — were used the point that it has come to without the permission or this a ballot Measure, (Prop. knowledge of Marty Block and B). The San Diego County the other two prominent and General Plan has targeted Valtrusted educational leaders. ley Center Road area, where All three support Rick Shea, there is infrastructure (sewer,
fire protection, schools, water systems and safe roads). So the group Yes on B is spreading false statements, making it sound like we refuse to build affordable housing. In fact this project will be anything but affordable housing. I am a retired firefighter. I know an area that is unsafe when I see it, been on 2003 and 2007 fires in Valley Center. Retired Fire Chief of Escondido Vic Reed stated in the ballot statement how unsafe this project is. I hope my fellow residents of San Diego County vote No On B. This could happen to your town having everyone in the county vote on something in your community. Please spread the word for us.
Mr. Degher’s Community Commentary (“Vision versus vacuum,” Oct. 14) illustrates the dismissive attitude that is Catherine Blakespear’s campaign for mayor. Incredibly, Mr. Degher thinks Paul Gaspar is an outsider in Encinitas, even though he has lived here for 22 years, is raising a family here, started a thriving business that contributes to our tax base, and is involved in numerous local civic groups. According to Mr. Degher no one can “possibly understand the soul connection we locals feel to this place,” presumably unless you have been here as long as Ms. Blakespear. Fortunately Mr. Gaspar doesn’t dismiss 90 percent of our residents as outsiders. On the subject of the rail trail, did anyone notice the blatant falsehood at the mayoral forum by Ms. Blakespear when challenged on her support for the railroad alignment? She justified her vote change, “because we did not have any control over that project. It was SANDAG’s project, a regional board outside of the city, and it was a concrete monolith that was being taken off the shelf of SANDAG and shoved into the Cardiff corridor.” The attempt to blame the rail trail mess on SAN-
Michael O’Connor, Valley Center Vote no on B Do you know what Measure B is? Measure B is not about affordable housing. Measure B is about one developer (Accretive) wanting to build one development (Lilac Hills Ranch), that wasn’t going to be approved! They found a loophole, hired people to collect signatures, got it on the ballot, and are banking on you being stupid enough to think that this is about fixing our “affordable housing crisis.” Why would the mayor of Chula Vista be so concerned about building in Valley Center? Only she can answer that. This I know for sure; voting yes, on Measure B does not mean that anyone will be getting affordable housing. Not in Chula Vista; not anywhere. Accretive Development would never build affordable housing. It’s not profitable for them. Earlier this year we all watched the citizens of Carlsbad defeat another developer, despite being over-spent exponentially. We can do this! We can defeat this greedy, shady developer. Measure B is not about affordable housing. It’s about a massive cluster of homes, in the middle of nowhere, that breaks the codes of San Diego County’s General Plan, with so much insufficient infrastructure and safety concerns, that our elected officials couldn’t approve it. Lee Marzano-Schwarz Valley Center
DAG staff is jaw-dropping in its lack of integrity. Check out the May 20, 2015 City Council meeting Agenda item #10C on the city’s web site to verify the facts. The staff report for this item describes two optional alignments for the city to choose from; the Rail Corridor Alignment and the Highway 101 Reutilization Alternative. The Rail Corridor Alternative describes 10-feet of concrete, 2-feet of DG and a 5-foot walking path. Blakespear chose the railroad alignment over residents’ objections. Mr. Degher dismisses Paul Gaspar’s commitment to fairness, transparency and fiscal responsibility as blah-blah. Which, when you look at Blakespear’s actions in making partisan appointments to the Coastal Mobility and Livability Working Group, it is clear why the campaign might not want to discuss ethics. Mr. Degher applauds Blakespear’s emphasis on “getting people out of their cars and into other modes of transit, such as biking and walking,” as the way to reduce traffic and fight climate change. Cars are how 99 percent of us get around no matter how many bike paths are built. Biking and walking are primarily a recreational activity that do not replace a significant number
of vehicle trips and do not appreciably reduce our carbon footprint. We are a low-density city and we don’t want to get denser, so we will remain by design car-oriented. Blakespear’s lauded vision is more bromide than visionary. The purchase price of the Pacific View property and the resulting embarrassing Golden Fleece award is another issue that the Blakespear campaign wishes would go away. Mr. Degher is convinced that the $10 million price paid for the site is justified by checking the values on real estate websites, though it was professionally appraised much, much lower. Unfortunately property valuation requires a certified appraiser rather than merely checking a website. Mr. Degher is concerned about a potential conflict if both Gaspars win. Sorry, but it’s not a problem in Chula Vista where the mayor is the wife of the local supervisor. We recently had another burglary in Cardiff. While Paul Gaspar supports the idea of adding a full time deputy, Ms. Blakespear decided that additional overtime for deputies to patrol downtown Encinitas was good enough. Ralph Thielicke is a Cardiff-by-the-Sea resident.
Online comments RE: “Packard chided for online post calling resident a ‘twit,’” Oct. 14 Name-calling and bullying are the last refuges of the cowardly. Nextdoor has support personnel, local Neighborhood Leads, and online help information that all users have access to if they are frustrated by the system or some aspect of it. Each Nextdoor user can also customize their settings to control how much and what type of email
that they receive, so that they do not receive unwanted emails. If Mr. Packard had contacted his local Lead, for example, he could have been taught how to modify his Nextdoor settings. Instead of trying to identify and fix his “spam problem,” he chose to attack a Nextdoor user who had perhaps the same level of knowledge about Nextdoor’s inner workings. However, her reaction upon learning about what
had happened due to a lack of understanding was to immediately apologize and to apologize a few more times on top of it. She did not strike out at her neighbors. As a representative of Carlsbad, Mr. Packard should do more than count to 1,000 when posting, but should consider how what he says reflects upon the city of Carlsbad and the city Council. Jan Neff-Sinclair
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he Beach & Country Guild celebrated its Dia del Sol event earlier this month, marking its 47th annual luncheon, Mystique, which supports United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego. The Oct. 19 event was held
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at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad with Kimberly Hunt, anchor at 10 News, as the event emcee. Event happenings included silent auctions, live auctions, a children’s fashion show, runway fashion show, luncheon and more.
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Compassionate staff is at heart of RSF Senior Center Resolution will make
accessing records easier
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By Terrie Litwin
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he Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, located at 16780 La Gracia, in Rancho Santa Fe, offers a variety of interesting programs and classes, and provides free resource information for seniors and their family members. The RSF Senior Center was established in April of 1988. Before moving into the current location, services were provided from donated space in the basement of the Rancho Santa Fe Library. In September, 2002, following a successful fundraising campaign, the Senior Center purchased the Lilian Rice designed home and began offering programs and services in the new location. Regular programs and classes include: Classical Music Appreciation, Art History, Oil Painting, Balance and Fall Prevention, Literature and Writing Workshop, Acting, Guided Meditation, and presentations by local professionals on an array of interesting subjects. Additionally, the senior center offers a free Senior Resource Program to help seniors and their family
Newly appointed Assistant Director of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center Lizabeth (Lizzy) Weiss and Terrie Litwin, MSW, executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center help to provide seniors with a variety of services and programs. Courtesy photo
members who need assistance with a variety of issues. On May 5, the RSF Senior Center will present the third annual Healthy Aging Conference at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The conference features dynamic speakers, a delicious lunch, prize drawings, and an opportunity to meet professionals serving the senior community. The cost to attend the one-day conference is $20. Proceeds from the conference help support the Senior Center. In other news, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center is pleased to introduce Assistant Director Lizabeth (Liz-
zy) Weiss. Lizzy joined the Senior Center in June of this year. She has an educational background in Cognitive Science and completed her studies at UC Irvine. Lizzy’s interests include senior services and health and wellness. She is a Chopra Certified Meditation instructor. Among other duties, Lizzy will assist with program and event planning as well as donor development and outreach. The RSF Senior Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and depends upon charitable donations to fund its programs and services,
most of which are free to seniors and their families. There is no membership fee, and everyone is invited to attend programs and classes and to receive assistance. The center is managed by compassionate, knowledgeable staff, and a dedicated board of directors. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. For more information, or, to be placed on the mailing/email list, please call (858) 756-3041 or visit RSFSeniors.org. Terrie Litwin, MSW, is executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center.
RANCHO SANTA FE — One of the resolutions approved during the Rancho Santa Fe Association’s monthly board meeting in October referenced putting into place the policy and procedure for access to Association records. It was approved and is now referred to as Resolution 2016-115. RSF Association Board President Fred Wasserman indicated that he worked on this resolution with RSF Association Director Allen Finkelson, along with information provided by the Association’s attorney. “And now we have a very, very clean document,” Wasserman said. “We’ve actually started using it in the office on a test basis.” Wasserman explained that if a member wants to request any information that they are entitled to under the law, they could go to the Association, and fill out a form. From there it gets processed. “So we now have it in writing and this also will be put up on the website as well so you can see it,” said Wasserman, noting how they wanted to be very transparent. Wasserman described this new resolution as in compliance with the Da-
vis-Stirling Act and one that was easier due to the form process. “It’s far simpler, far more complete and far more user-friendly than what it was before,” he said. During the public comment, one member questioned why there was a 10day delay in receiving the information following the form request. Wasserman shared that this was a statutory requirement. In essence, the Association has that amount of days to provide the material. Some information is not readily available, he said. In some particular instances Association staff may be able to provide the information requested more swiftly and not require the entire 10 days “It gives us 10 days in order to comply,” he said. Wasserman encouraged the members to read their new policies and procedures. “You’ll find that it’s far more comprehensive, far more informative and tells you a lot more than what you had before,” he said. Wasserman added, “It gives you everything in there and you can delegate a person to pick up the information for you, if you want. That process did not exist before.”
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Rowe school achieves leading scores in the county Middle By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — Results from the statewide Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) are in. According to Rancho Santa Fe School District Superintendent David Jaffe, R. Roger Rowe Middle School was actually the top scoring middle school in the county. Jaffe shared that the information gleaned from the test was the ability to look at the students’ growth from one year to the next. In the areas of math scores, 90 percent of the sixth grade students met or exceeded the standards. For the category of English Language Arts, 97 percent of the
sixth grade met or exceeded those standards. “Those numbers are amazing,” Jaffe said. “They really are.” For seventh grade, 92 percent of the students met or exceeded standards in math and 88 percent of the students met or exceeded this in English Language Arts. One class higher, Jaffe cited that in the eighth grade 86 percent of the students met or exceeded in math, and 90 percent of the students met or exceeded in English Language Arts. Jaffe explained that based on the test scores last year, the district implemented “enrichment times” three days a week on Tues-
days, Wednesdays and Thursdays. “So there were programs put in place to support the higher academic level of students and also the students that needed support,” he said. “Because of the class sizes and the teachers’ relationship and connection to each of the students, they really can do individualized, one-on-one type work with them.” Jaffe noted that the elementary school also had wonderful numbers in their testing, as well. “For third grade, we had 92 percent in math and 93 percent in English; in fourth grade, we had 85 percent in math and 75 percent in English; and, in fifth grade we had 80 percent in math and 83 per-
cent in English,” he said. Jaffe pointed out from the data general conclusions were made. “But to really look at how individual programs are affecting the students, we need to look at individual student growth in each of the subject areas and then within each of the subjects areas, each of the claims,” he said. At a recent school board meeting, Jaffe said how they presented the overall data and then provided highlights of the disaggregated data. He believed this demonstrated the depth to which the data was TURN TO SCORES ON 16
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’ve always been a big chicken. Nothing’s changed. I don’t watch horror movies, I don’t search for the biggest, highest, longest roller coaster and you will never get me up in a hot air balloon. I do, though, love Halloween, in a scaredy-cat kind of way. I didn’t realize what a lightweight I was until the trend began for truly grisly, realistic Halloween décor. I am really hoping all the body parts on lawns throughout my neighborhood will make the little ones seek a career in medical care. The only other option would be that they will all become mass murderers who are ho-hum about dismembering their victims. Things like the haunted houses and zombie events have always and still do give me hives. But it seems they get ever more terrifying. I realize that grown-ups don’t really think the actor dressed as a zombie is going to eat their brains, but I am not a fan of sudden surprises. I’m convinced I am the last non-adrenalin junkie left on Earth. And as nature will have it, my children laugh at my queasiness and revel in the goriest possible Halloweens. My son, as many of you know, did go into medicine, so that is the basis of my theory. My daughter went right off the deep end. Halloween is her absolute favorite holiday and her costumes have always involved stick-on wounds, dripping blood and mayhem. She loves nothing better than to throw a Halloween party and I usually get roped into helping her prepare. For a couple of years, I made the huge mistake of buying her adorable decor and serving dishes featuring cute vampires and funny witches. These were TURN TO SMALL TALK ON 16
San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies interview witnesses outside of Bar Leucadian after an officer involved shooting took place in the 1500 block of North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. Photos by Bill Reilly
Officer involved shooting shuts down portion of Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas By Tony Cagala
ENCINITAS — At least four shots were fired from a Sheriff’s deputy following the pursuit of a known gang member and a residential burglary suspect. The suspect, who was identified as 35-year-old Joseph Ramos, was shot twice, sustaining non life-threatening wounds, according to Sheriff’s officials on Monday evening. Lt. Ken Nelson of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said the event began shortly before 2:30 p.m. when Sheriff’s deputies at Orchard Wood Road in Encinitas recognized Ramos, who was wanted for a string of burglaries where several weapons had been taken. Ramos also had a felony warrant out for his arrest. Deputies saw Ramos appear to be acting suspiciously, according to Nelson, believing him to possibly be planning to commit another robbery. Deputies tried to intercede when Ramos jumped into a black truck and fled the scene. Nelson said a short vehicle pursuit ensued,
school robotics becoming more robust By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — As the school year pushes forward, Rancho Santa Fe School District Superintendent David Jaffe noted some updates and happenings. Earlier in the month, its Red Envelope Day fundraiser was celebrated, and according to Jaffe, the participation percentage was higher this year than the previous year. “Our robotics program is beginning its work towards the competitions in spring. We went from nine students at the middle school level to 22 students,” he said. Jaffe added, “So we now have three middle school teams. The elementary program, since its inception, has been pretty strong, but the middle school team is getting stronger.” Jaffe shared that in the last school year, one of their robotics teams ranked 30th in the nation among all of the high school robotics programs — and they did it as eighth graders. Also on the calendar are musical and drama performances. On the athletics program roster, Jaffe noted that all the sports are doing very well on campus. Jaffe pointed out that a great deal goes into the success of their students. “You have to have really dedicated teachers willing to continue to look for ways to meet students’ needs. You have to have parents that are actively involved and care about their students’ performance and growth and, most importantly, you have to have kids that are excited,” he said. “And that’s one of the great things about Roger Rowe is the kids come to school excited to learn.”
The clothes of Joseph Ramos, 35, a known gang member and residential burglary suspect, lie on the ground in the area where he was treated for injuries sustained during an officer involved shooting.
but deputies dropped the pursuit when it appeared to become unsafe. When deputies caught up to the Ramos again near the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and Manchester Avenue, Ramos carjacked a 2-door Toyota Scion with a father and 7-year-old son inside. Deputies followed Ramos, who was in the passenger side of the Sci-
on, and tried to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to yield until they approached the 1500 block of Highway 101. “When the deputies finally were able to stop the car, Mr. Ramos exited from the passenger seat and ran away from the car,” Nelson said. Nelson said a deputy got into a short foot pursuit with Ramos, when,
according to Nelson, Ramos pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it at the deputy. “The deputy fired several rounds, striking Mr. Ramos we believe… twice. His wounds are non life-threatening,” Nelson said. According to Nelson there were at least four TURN TO SHOOTING ON 16
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Equestrian stars return to Vegas on Nayel Nassar, who was brilliant at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles, and Jessica Springsteen, who won the HITS Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, to Olympians Will Simpson, Rich Fellers, Eduardo Menezes and more. This year’s event also welcomes back the “Chat with Show Jumping Greats” contest, where five winners, picked on Saturday night, will have a chance to sit
one-on-one with some of the world’s best riders, Olympians, FEI World Cup champions and more, directly following the autograph session. Along with the aforementioned notable riders, fresh from designing the courses at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, Guillerme Jorge will be setting the challenging courses for the highlight events at The Las Vegas National.
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RANCHO SANTA FE — Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Education Department has been busy delivering spooky sights and fall fun at Howl-O-Ween Harvest Excursions since the beginning of October, but that hasn’t stopped them from coming up with some brand new surprises for this year’s Howl-OWeen Harvest Family Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30, between at the Center’s Education Building, 6461 El Apajo Road. In its second year, the event will include Trick or Treat stations, a magical maze, and creative contests. Parents and children are invited to explore a Mansion of Mystery, meet creepy creatures, animal interactions, face painting, crafts, and pumpkin picking. Mansion of Mystery excursions will leave every 20 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. Education Manager Haylee Blake said, “Giving the kids an opportunity to meet and learn about some of our “spookier” residents will always be the heart of this event, and we really feel that the new activities are a fun way to build on what kids already love about Howl-O-Ween Harvest.” The cost is $13 per child (which includes animal interactions, all activities, and a mini pumpkin to take home.) Accompanying adults cost $5. Visitors can plan their arrival time around meeting and greeting their choice of favorite critters. For more information, call
(858) 756-4117, ext. 319 or visit animalcenter.org. The animal interaction is scheduled with: • 9 to 9:20 a.m. – Snake • 9:20 to 9:40 a.m. - Sheep in costume • 9:40 to 10 a.m. - Madagascar Hissing cockroach • 10 to 10:20 a.m. - Alpaca in costume • 10:20-10:40 a.m. – Snake • 10:40-11 a.m. - Sheep in costume • 11 to 11:20 a.m. - Madagascar Hissing Cockroach • 11:20 to noon - Alpaca in costume • Noon to 12:30 p.m. - Dog in costume • 12:30 to 1 p.m. - Costume & pumpkin contests
Memorial dedicated for Marine horse Commander bought her at a racetrack in Seoul during the Korean War and trained her to navigate supply routes by herself and evade enemy fire. After serving on the front lines in Korea, she was awarded two purple hearts, a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation with bronze star, the National Defense Service Medal, a Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Medal, a Navy Unit Commendation, a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and, posthumously, was awarded the Dickin Medal. For more on Reckless, visit dvidshub.net/tags/image/ssgt-reckless/.
CAMP PENDLETON — A bronze statue of Staff Sgt. Reckless was be dedicated to the famous Korean War pack horse during a ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center Oct. 26. Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was joined by Korean War Veterans who served with Staff Sgt. Reckless and the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard in dedicating the statue. Staff Sgt. Reckless served with the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The unit’s Platoon
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RANCHO SANTA FE — The Good Earth / Great Chefs series invites the community to meet chef Nancy Silverton and co-cookbook author Carolynn Carreno at The Chino Farm from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at The Chino Farm, 6123 Calzada del Bosque. Five years after launching the Good Earth/Great Chefs book-signing series, 2014 James Beard Outstanding Chef Silverton returns to celebrate her new book, “Mozza at Home.” For this event, Silverton, along with Carreno, a crew of chefs from her restaurants, and artisan cheese makers from the family-owned Di Stefano Cheese, will prepare seasonal dishes from the book, utilizing famed Chino produce. In addition, the Box Canyon band will be performing bluegrass music. Copies of “Mozza At Home” will be sold at the event, along with other items; the authors will only sign books purchased at the event. For more information, visit goodearthgreatchefs.
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OC2406 on the MiraCosta College campus, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. NOV. 1 FOREIGN FILMS MiraCosta College’s International Languages and Film departments present “Index Zero” 90 min. (Italy/UK 2014) at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 in the MiraCosta College Little Theatre (Room 3601) at 1 Barnard Dr. in Oceanside.This film is not rated. Each film will screen The films will be presented in the original languages with English subtitles. Admission is free. DANCE TIME An informal presentation by MiraCosta College dance
classes will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, showcasing ballet, jazz, modern, tap, commercial, and world dance forms, in the Dance Studio, Room 5101, on campus at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. AT THE CENTER The California Center for the Arts presents Mexrrissey: Mexico Goes Morrissey Nov. 1, The Midtown Men: Four Stars from the cast of “Jersey Boys” Nov. 4; Marta Lledo: An Evening of Tango Piano Nov. 6; Montgomery Gentry: Country Legends Nov. 6; Whose Live Anyway? Nov. 6 and Pink Martini, Dec. 3. For TURN TO ARTS CALENDAR ON 22
Art Beat on Main Street, an art gallery in Vista, will be sending origami cranes like the ones pictured to San Francisco where they will help decorate the 11th annual World Tree of Hope. Courtesy photo
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where the Tree of Hope is set up in the City Hall’s rotunda. The World Tree of Hope is in its 11th year, and is the largest annual origami decorated holiday tree in the world, according to the Rainbow World Fund, which organizes the event. The tree will be on display beginning Nov. 21 to Jan. 3, 2017, and be decorated by at least 15,000 cranes with messages on them received from all around the world. Vista, Matthews hopes, will be well-represented, though she knows it’s a little bit last minute. “We’re going to do the best we can to get as many up there as possible and get as many up there as possible with the wishes, dreams and hopes of people that color them, create them and make them artful,” Matthews said. So far, a number of the messages on some of the finished cranes at Art Beat range between ones of love to ones of hope. “And then some messages are personal, like wishing somebody wellness or good health, or for somebody that’s going through a hard time,” she said. Matthews has done a few of the cranes, too, and looks to do a few more before the deadline of Oct. 31. Art Beat on Main Street is at 330 Main Street in Vista. For full hours visit online at artbeatonmainstreet.com.
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dozen brands of Kombucha in a section dedicated entirely to it that I decided to follow up with Steven and Michael and learn more. These guys have impressive culinary resumes and are not the type to jump on a trending bandwagon without the skills and intuition that this isn’t Steven
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or 33 years, the venerable Wine and Roses event has graced the wine events calendars in San Diego. It’s the longest running event of its kind here and it has benefited Camp Oliver, a disadvantaged youth summer camp in nearby Descanso, where more than $2 million has been donated. This year it was held in a luxurious intimate atmosphere, the elegant Darlington House in downtown La Jolla, now open for meetings and events. The Egyptian and Andalusian patios, surrounded by blooming gardens, fit some 25 wineries that were carefully selected. Selections poured ranged from nearby Temecula to the legendary Napa Valley, and most wine countries in between. Paso Robles and Sonoma are high on my list of excellent wine appellations. Large and rangy, they have hundreds of wineries. We’ll spotlight two from Wine and Roses. Peachy Canyon winery was born in 1988, founded by Doug and Nancy Beckett. These dedicated owners make nothing but low production sustainable wines. One of the best known wineries in Paso Robles, it’s just off Highway 46 west, a blessed terrain with the right amount of heat spikes and foggy cool-downs, and where Cabernets can thrive right alongside Zinfandels. Zin has for a long time been Peachy Canyon’s goto wine varietal. Their 2014’s are out now and are showing a wild vibrancy with deep plum and mushroom flavors leading to a long textured finish. Visit peachycanyon.com for brands and prices. Another winery at the event was Benziger and its
limited production sister, Imagery. Both are minutes away from each other near the city of Sonoma, Calif. Benziger is well known for its Bordeaux style wines on 85 terraced acres. Imagery produces rare and small production varietals from far-away places, and is only available for purchase at the winery. Wines like the 2013 Lagrein and the 2013 Teroldego from northern Italy, 2015 Alberino from northwest Spain and my favorite, a 2013 Petit Verdot from France, all produced in Sonoma. This robust Petit Verdot is cellar-worthy for several years, with 18 months of oak aging ($42). Visit benziger.com.
rior to my chef friends Steven Strupp and Michael Zonfrilli starting Bambucha Kombucha my interest in Kombucha was minimal and my exposure limited to a quick glance and slight chuckle as I walked by booths at the farmers market pitching it. bucha, are serving up Kombucha around the county.
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Adopt a pet during Home 4 the Holidays RANCHO SANTA FE — Mike Arms, president & CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center and founder of Home 4 the Holidays, together with adoptable puppies and business leaders from Blue Buffalo, launched the 2016 Blue Buffalo Home 4 The Holidays pet adoption drive at Nasdaq in Times Square Oct. 1. The annual campaign runs through Jan. 2. “According to the Human Society of the U.S., only 30 percent of pets in U.S. households are rescued from animal care centers and 3.4 million orphan pets lose their lives in shelters every year,” said Arms. “We started Home 4 the Holidays to save lives and raise awareness about the joys of pet adoption during the season when more families bring a new pet into the home than any other time of year.” With more than 12 million orphan pets adopted since 1999, Home 4 the Holidays includes a network of more than 4,000 pet adoption agencies, facilities and rescue groups. The program has become the largest pet adoption campaign on record. Blue Buffalo will distribute 600,000 pet adoption kits to participating shelter and rescue organizations to help pet parents who adopt an orphan pet get off to a great start. The kits include pet food coupons and a “petfolio” to track health information and commemorate pet milestones. Visit home4theholidays. org for information on participating animal shelters and how pet lovers can get involved. Promote pet adoption by using #IChoseToRescue.
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DIA IN ENCINITAS The Encinitas Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a celebration of life and remembrance, traditionally celebrated Nov. 1, will have a community ofrenda — or remembrance altar, with a replica of the “Surfing Madonna,” by Mark Patterson, on view in the lobby of the Encinitas Library, at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. There will also be a Day of the Dead student art exhibit and family altars on display, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 3. For a schedule of events, visit EncinitasArts.org, or call (760) 633-2746. Courtesy photo
Walnut, a charming Italian Greyhound blend, is available for adoption at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Walnut is 2 years old, 8.5 pounds, and has more than a little spring in his step. He’s been known to race into the arms of new friends and leap into the air when he’s excited. Walnut is waiting to meet you at Helen Woodward Animal Center. He has been altered and is up-to-date on all of his vaccinations. His adoption fee is $267 and as with all pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center, is micro-chipped for identification. Helen Woodward Animal Center is at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho
Santa Fe, open daily Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Fridays from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last application accepted 15 minutes before closing). For more information call (858) 756-4117, option No. 1 or visit animalcenter.org.
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s a bornand-raised Northern Californian, I’ve never quite gotten used to fall here in North County. Try as I might. Maybe for me, it’s a hunger for nostalgia, childhood memories, that keeps me from fully accepting fall as we experience it here. In that sense, it’s not that somehow fall is better in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s that fall, for me, is a reconnection to the world I once knew. I have fond memories of slowly settling into fall. By September, we would have overcast — the sky would be blanketed in light gray clouds, which had no contours and no edges. It was almost like nature’s way of setting the stage. Soon following, there would be a slight chill in the air, that got colder and deeper as you approached the holidays. Eventually, the chill in the air gave way to a breeze, then to windy days, and windy nights. In front of my childhood home, we had a tall
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Leichtag Foundation, which has been a significant supporter of North County Senior Connections at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation. Wilson went on to explain that this special day would help enhance the knowledge and understanding for their board and staff regarding work and connection between Coastal Roots Farm and the Leichtag Foundation. “The produce we
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summarily rejected. There would be no cuteness at her party, thank you. For her last party, she made cupcakes topped with sugar glass shards, which bled. She made cupcakes with small hatchets in them, which also bled. She had lifelike Jell-O eyeballs and a dreadful flying skull that hangs in
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p.m. Tickets are $59.95 for six wines from six Baja wineries, with food stations of Baja-style cuisine, all on the Harbor Float at the restaurant. Call (619) 814-1300 for details and RSVPs. Capri Blu in Rancho Bernardo has a Chateau Montelena Napa wine din-
maple tree, and my job was to rake the falling leaves and spiny seeds it would drop. Sisyphean task. However, I can still recall colorful leaf piles, the green grass in our yard, and how alive everything was on that street. I remember my mother using the oven more often for cooking, in part to warm up the house in the evening. Chicken pot pies. Meat stews. All of course leading up to a plump, juicy turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. The smell of spices and seasoning permeating throughout the house. How wonderful it was, the idea of sharing heat to keep warm; a fire in the fireplace, or a cup of hot chocolate. Later, when I moved to San Francisco to start my career, I was always eager to enter a lively, warm café, restaurant or bar in the fall months. Everyone was dressed in their fall best; food and drink menus sourced from seasonal ingredients. We have nothing like that here. Here in North County, summer extends on forever, until it doesn’t. The Santa Ana winds in October make for unbearably hot days and nights, especially those of us without air conditioners in our homes. Seasonal allergies hit, everything is dry. The sun saturates every surface. You’re uncomfortably
reminded you live in a desert. Then, suddenly, without warning, it’s cold and the nights are long. Fall in North County is like an expensive halogen bulb that bursts in a final flash of light and heat, then leaves everything dark. A false sense of constancy that ends abruptly and unceremoniously. Sad, really. How we welcome the seasons (or not) also matters somewhat. Most women here I would say change their attire for the fall, but there’s a lot of men in San Diego who don’t. Stubbornly beholden to that aggressively casual dress code of board shorts, flip flops and a tee, regardless of the weather. I remember taking a recent November flight to Dallas, where the temperatures were hovering around 38 to 40 degrees. There were more than a couple San Diegans on that flight in flip flops and tees. I don’t really understand that, but it’s your choice how you live. Maybe fall is simply a mindset then, for all of us. Choosing to change with the seasons. Celebrating that change, and everything that comes with it. Change is good, North County.
picked in the morning will be donated to the farm’s local partners, including Community Resource Center, St. Andrews Church, Jewish Family Service, Camp Pendleton and Kitchens for Good,” Wilson shared. From 8 a.m. to noon, the day was filled with much to do. While harvesting produce was a great morning task to perform, Wilson said, there was a special tour of the Coastal Roots Farm including its eight-and-a-half acre Food Forest and two acre biody-
namic vineyard. Wilson shared that following the tour, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a savory farm fresh salad and try their hand at a pickling workshop. “The RSF Foundation is a resource to our donors about the many philanthropic opportunities available to them throughout San Diego County,” Wilson said. “But we have found that nothing beats making a personal site visit or volunteering at a local nonprofit.”
a place of honor. The food was served in beakers and test tubes and bowls with gnarly hands coming out of them. There was smoke coming from the punch bowl and she drapes cobwebs over everything. You get the idea. I am heartened that my cute decorations in the school library were well received, and am hoping my young friends who come by
my house to trick-or-treat will be content with traditional jack-o-lanterns and such. Gee. The year I dressed up like a witch, I even scared a few little ones off. I’m sticking with cute.
ner Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. This is the famous winery whose Chardonnay beat the French in 1976; $65 per person. Book your place by calling (858) 673-5100. The 4th annual Ramona Art and Wine Festival will be held Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hand painted wine barrels will be auctioned off at the festival, being held at Begent Ranch on Highland Valley
Road in Ramona. Various price levels. Call (760) 315-1579 for ticket and auction information.
Vince Vasquez is an economist based in Torrey Pines. He is a Carlsbad resident.
Jean Gillette is a freelance writer who did love “True Blood,” but that’s as crazy as she gets. Contact her at jgillette@coastnewsgroup.com
Frank Mangio is a renowned wine connoisseur certified by Wine Spectator. He is one of the leading wine commentators on the web. View his columns at tasteofwinetv.com and reach him at mangiompc@aol.com. Follow him on Facebook.
OCT. 28, 2016 are our own testing that we do,” he said. Jaffe continued, “So looking at that in totality gives you a real picture of what’s happening in the school.” Jaffe said in terms of the SBAC results the district is extremely happy with the scores and the growth of students.
He also described the SBAC as a good snapshot. “It gives you an indication of the schools’ progress, and when you go deep into it, you can see students’ progress — it’s just one measure — but we’re pretty darn excited,” Jaffe said.
shots fired but no more than eight. Ramos did not fire any shots. Ramos was taken to a local hospital where he was being treated for his wounds. At this time, Nelson couldn’t say where Ramos was shot. Some witnesses at the scene said Ramos was shot at least once in the foot. An employee working at Scott’s Automotive near where the shooting took
place, said he heard the commotion and came out to see what was happening. He said he heard the deputy order Ramos to get on the ground before he started running northbound on the highway and heading toward the train tracks and that’s when the deputy fired his weapon. There is no body or dash camera footage to use as evidence. Information on the deputy who fired the shots would be provided within 72 hours,
Nelson said. A portion of the Coast Highway 101 remained closed as the investigation continued. Nelson said there were no other outstanding suspects at this time. Any of the details of the possible home robbery on Orchard Wood Road were not available The father and son were uninjured, Nelson said, but were taken to the North Coastal Sheriff’s Department for further questioning.
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category poised to go mainstream. I should also mention that I’ve been drinking their stuff for about a month and love it as a healthy alternative to soda. Here are some highlights from our recent conversation.
There are all kinds of purported health claims surrounding it, you guys have been drinking it, what have you noticed? Michael Zonfrilli: This is just one part of our daily regime. Just like exercise and putting good nutritious foods into my body Kombucha it’s just one piece of the pie. We don’t like to preach about possible health benefits, but we feel great when I drink it. We are both totally hooked and don’t go a day without some. We recommend starting with a four ounce serving and increasing, as desired, once your body, and taste buds acclimate.
pairings of world cuisines. Our Mango Masala combines organic mango with turmeric, ginger, lime and cayenne. Sicilian Sunrise combines Valencia orange with fennel pollen and anise. Thai Bird is lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, ginger and Thai bird chili. We also use a proprietary technique we named “intense maceration” to best extract flavor from our ingredients.
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being looked into in tandem with what to do moving forward. “It’s important to also note that this is but one assessment in an overall school. The other measures that we look at
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Let’s start with the basics. For those readers unfamiliar with Kombucha, what the heck is it? Michael Zonfrilli: It is a fermented probiotic tea. An ancient elixir made from introducing a culture to sweetened tea and letting it ferment. The symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, or SCOBY, eat the sugars in the tea, producing natural carbonation and beneficial acids that give it a bright, tart flavor. Give me a nutshell history and why do you think it’s made such a resurgence of late? Michael Zonfrilli: Kombucha making is over 200 years old and originated in China and made its way to Japan and Korea, where it possibly got its name from a doctor named Kombu. I recently spoke to a woman whose mother used to make in Russia, where it turned up in the early 1900s. I first tried it on a communal farm in southern Oregon about 25 years ago, so here in the states it seems to have been nurtured, in its dormancy, by hippies. Steven Strupp: Everyone is becoming more conscious of what they put into their bodies. Drinking this every day will detoxify your body while putting good bacteria in your gut. It is a great substitute for high sugar sodas and juices. We also think Kombucha brewing is evolving and producing more enjoyable drinks. Kombucha in general takes a few tries to develop a taste for, but we are really trying to create an approachable drink that is enjoyable, and pos-
You both have stellar culinary resumes, what was the motivation behind this venture, entering a somewhat crowded market? Steven Strupp: For the past seven years I’ve has been home brewing beer and always wanted to open up my own brewery in the area. Although I’ve brewed Kombucha a few times it wasn’t until Michael approached with the idea that I gave it good thought. Compared to beer market the Kombucha industry is such an emerging market, really in its infancy with plenty of room for quality entrants like Bambucha. Love the name by the way, where did it come from? Michael Zonfrilli: Bambucha is a Hawaiian slang for “really big” and that is exactly how we want our flavors to be. We also liked how it rhymed with Kombucha. What are some of the Bambucha differentiators, what makes you different? Steven Strupp: Well, to start we have chef-crafted flavors that are more interesting and fun than most offerings on the market. Since we are both coming at it from a chef’s perspective, we are really into combining ingredients that create perfect balance of flavor. We take inspiration from the flavor
You had mentioned also developing shrub syrups for cocktails, what’s that all about? Michael Zonfrilli: Yes that will be phase two of our launch. We are actually making a probiotic vinegar by fermenting our kombucha for a very long time. We mix this with organic cane sugar and natural flavors and age it some more. The shrub syrups are amazing mixed with sparkling water or into crafty cocktails. When can we expect to see you in stores and restaurants? Steven Strupp: We are currently in Cardiff Seaside Market and having both been connected to the restaurant scene in San Diego we already have several restaurants ready for us. We are in the process of making new connections, doing tastings, and getting accounts lined up. Any restaurant or bar with a draft beer system should consider having at least one Kombucha on tap. Grocery stores that have juice bars and growler filling stations are great because we really like the sustainability of reusable bottles. Check out Bambucha Kombucha at bambuchakombucha.com. David Boylan is the founder of Artichoke Creative an Encinitas based integrated marketing firm. He also hosts Lick the Plate Radio that airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. on FM94/9, Easy 98.1, and KSON. Reach him at david@artichoke-creative.com or (858) 395-6905.
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Army vet, homeless, finding his pitch By Steve Puterski
ESCONDIDO — Life threw an Escondido veteran a number of curveballs. And for a short time, Tim Biles’ swings and misses left the former Army infantryman homeless at one point. But thanks to Easterseals, the Illinois native and current Escondido resident is making contact and even showed his throwing skills as he threw out the first pitch at the Sept. 21 San Diego Padres game. “It definitely gave me hope,” Biles said of Easterseals. “I have to give all credit … to Russell (Levy) and Easterseals.” Upon graduating high school in 2007 in Illinois, Biles, 27, enlisted in the U.S. Army and served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, one as a cavalry scout and the other two in the infantry. He said he loved the camaraderie, the missions and the humanitarian work done by his unit. His time overseas, meanwhile, would alter his life and lead him down a path he never thought possible. Biles’ first two tours were in Baghdad, Iraq, where his experiences found him in combat patrols, training the Iraqi Federal Police, doing border patrols, ambushes, raids and humanitarian efforts. His first tour was in 2007 and second was in 2009-10. “It was standard infantry missions,” he said. As for Afghanistan, Biles said it was more of the same as in Iraq, although the enemy was different as troops fought the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. “It was a rush, it’s addictive,” he explained. “The adrenaline is what I think I was addicted to. When you come home, you really start to miss it.” Later in the mission, however, Biles was injured for the second time after an anti-personnel landmine attack. He lost about 70 percent of the function in his left kidney, while one of his platoon mates lost a portion of his leg and
Tim Biles of Escondido throws out the first pitch at the Oct. 21 San Diego Padres game. Biles, a U.S. Army vet, was homeless earlier this year, but is back on track after receiving help from Easterseals of Southern California. Courtesy photo
several fingers. “We just finished an engagement and were leaving,” Biles recalled. “When you’re leaving a village, that’s when they are going to try and ambush you. We were walking down a dirt road and the guy behind me stepped on a landmine.” He was soon medically discharged and then diagnosed with PTSD. He undergoes intensive weekly therapy sessions, is on a “handful” of medications, but would go back to serving in an instant if he could. Biles has difficulty trusting people, sits in the aisle seat at movies, has friends walk behind him so his paranoia doesn’t get the best of him. “It’s an everyday struggle to get used to civilian life,” he said. “There is no structure. People really don’t know their place anymore. It’s rough.” After rotating back to the U.S., Biles landed with a friend in Temecula, but soon they were evicted and Biles began living out of his car. But he was able to connect with Levy and Easterseals of Southern California, who acted quickly to get Biles back on his feet. “I think the most critical point was just finding him,” Levy said. “He said he was staying in his car. I immediately said ‘I’m com-
ing to get you.’” Levy said the 30-day point is landmark for those becoming permanently homeless. In the first 30 days, Levy explained, the situation has not become normal. But soon after, however, people begin to process it as normal and thus become residents of the street and struggle to find housing and employment. So Levy filled up Biles’ tank, bought him food and came up with a plan. The first step was to work with different organizations to find housing. Levy said housing, not employment, is the most important part of breaking the cycle. “Our director was able to make the contacts to get him (Biles) off the street and into a homeless shelter,” Levy said. “It’s very, very difficult for someone to maintain a job when you are living in a car. I helped him with his resume. He said he was doing everything wrong and just didn’t realize it.” Once the resume was finalized, the two began job searching and within days of being at the shelter, Biles landed a job. The tide began to turn as Biles soon took another job, and then moved on to become a sales associate at Hyundai of Escondido. Keeping the momentum TURN TO VETERAN ON 23
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OCT. 28, 2016 OCT. 30 CHILI COOK-OFF Carlsbad Community Church will host a chili cookoff from noon to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad. Bluegrass music by Rachel Aldous and the Road Home music. A $5 donation per sampling bowl is requested, then vote for your favorite chili. For more information, visit carlsbadcommunitychurch.com or call (760) 729-2331. DIA IN ENCINITAS The Encinitas Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), will have a community ofrenda and a Day of the Dead student art exhibit and family altars display, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 3 in the lobby of the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. For a schedule of events, visit: EncinitasArts.org, or call (760) 633-2746. MISSION HOSTS DIA Dia de los Muertos will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Old Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside. There will be altars, traditional dancers, cars from Por Siempre Car Club, a shopping Mercado, chalk cemeteries, floral alters, vehicular altars and more. FOOD FESTIVAL Celebrate the Craft, a food festival, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Tickets are $135 per person and available at celebratethecraft.com. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Slow Food Urban San Diego, OCT. 31 TRUNK OR TREAT Carlsbad Community Church presents Trunk or Treat from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad. There will be free games and treats, bounce houses, free food, face paint and more. For more information, visit carlsbadcommunitychurch. com or call (760) 729-2331. CLUB CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside will host a Halloween event from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 401 Country Club Lane, Oceanside, with themed carnival games, a costume contest, music and treats for all ages. ON YOUR TOES Teen/ Adult Ballet classes for ages 13+ begin Oct. 31 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. For times or more information, visit EncinitasRecReg. com or call (760) 943-2260. NOV. 1 SWEETS IN THE RAW Laura Marquis, will present her raw foods desserts cookbook, “Sweets in the Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts” and speak on “Healthy Sweets for the Holidays,” at the Carlsbad City Library’s Good Life Lecture
Series Nov. 1. The series runs through Nov. 15. For more information, visit carlsbadca. gov/services/depts/library/. MIRACOSTA CELEBRATES DIA MiraCosta College Associated Student Body will hold a Dia de Los Muertos College Hour at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Community Learning Center, CLC127, on campus at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Food and activities will be provided. NOV. 2 FRIENDS AND FUN The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County support group, for those who desire to foster friendships through various social activities, will visit the Camp Pendleton Ranch House and Chapel Tour with lunch to follow on Camp Pendleton Nov. 1. On Nov. 2, they will attend the “G Burns Jug Band” concert at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Reservations are necessary by calling (858) 674-4324. FLOWERS FOR NEWCOMERS Carlsbad Newcomers will present Leigh Haddad, Owner of Fleur de Leigh Floral Designs at 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad. No-host lunch will follow. For more information, call (760) 574-7472 or visit carlsbadnewcomers. org. NOV. 3 FIND OUT ABOUT 4-H Have you ever wondered just what those 4 Hs stand for? Come to an informational “Welcome to 4-H” meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Olivenhain Town Hall, 473 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas. For more information, visit robwhtco@yahoo. com LOOKING AT IMMIGRATION MiraCosta College presents “Undocumented Latino Youth: Navigating Their Worlds,” a book discussion and lecture at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3, in the Oceanside Campus Large Lecture (Little Theater) OC3601, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. FOOD FROM EVERYWHERE Dig in at “Eatin’ Around the World” to enjoy food from cultures around the world at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 in Bldg. 3400, Student Center (Aztlan B). Browse information tables about various traditional foods before becoming part of a team making a dish. MARK THE CALENDAR BIKE THE COAST The charity beer garden at this year’s Bike The Coast – Taste The Coast Nov. 5 in Oceanside, will benefit NOLAH, Inc., a local nonprofit neighborhood rebuilding corporation. For more information and registration, visit bikethe-coast.com.
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By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 Stay focused on things that will help you get ahead, instead of sinking your time and effort into someone else’s project. Someone is itching to take advantage of you, if you give him or her a chance. Let your competitive traits take charge and show you the route to success. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You will discover information that you can use to outsmart your opposition. Trust only in yourself, and don’t be afraid to do things differently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Step into a position that will give you greater power to make decisions that will influence your livelihood, community or a cause that concerns you. Romance is highlighted.
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you improve your situation.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A short trip or discussion with someone you love and trust will help you put your life in perspective. You must work on gaining access to tools and information that can help
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Keep your life simple, display moderation and don’t fight over petty issues. Getting out with a friend who can offer sound advice will help you bring about positive change.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you expand your interests, you will meet people who have something to offer. Don’t take a risk, but be willing to make decisions and AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- changes based on facts. Stop overanalyzing things and start CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A moving. It’s your actions that will plan or idea you have has the pomake a difference, not your words. Love and romance are on the rise tential to make you extra cash. If you get together with someone and will improve your day. who could contribute to your plan, PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- the collaboration will lead to victory. Keep your life simple and your overhead down. You are best off LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may cutting costs and having a talk with be entertaining and charming, but anyone who’s depleting your funds. if you spread yourself too thin, you Don’t feel obliged to pay for some- are likely to end up making someone who cares about you angry one else’s mistakes. and upset. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A change to your appearance or fi- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A nancial situation will be worth your night out with a good friend will give while. Don’t trust anyone but your- you insight into your past and any self to take care of your responsibil- baggage you are carrying. Use this knowledge to improve your life. ities or affairs.
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tickets and times, call (800) 988-4253 or visit Artcenter. org. NOV. 2 TEEN ENSEMBLE Consider the Off-the-cuff Teen Improv Ensemble for your teenager Sundays 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 6 through December Off-the-Cuff is an ensemble of teen improvisers who will work together two hours each week to improve their improvisational technique. Conquer stage fright and build your confidence. Tuition: $125 per session. (No class Nov. 27.) QUEEN OF STEAM The Friends of the Cardiff Library will be hosting a free concert at 7 p.m. November 2, 2016 featuring Michele Lundeen with a blues-funk-rootssoul rhythm at the Cardiff Library community room, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff. For more information, call (760) 635-1000. NOV. 3 ART SAN DIEGO Rancho Santa Fe gallery Sergott Contemporary Art; Solana Beach artists, Aaron Chang and Purely Zen Watercolors; Del Mar artist Jeremy’s Vision and Oceanside artist Anita Lewis will exhibit at Art San Diego, from Nov. 3 to Nov. 6 at the Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd., San Diego. One-day tickets are $20 online/$25 at the door. For opening night attendance, tickets are $75 online/$85 at the door and proceeds will go directly to the Museum of Contempo-
rary Art. For more information, visit art-sandiego.com. ‘LEADING LADIES’ Sisterhood Theatre, San Marcos presents its fall musical production, “Leading Ladies,” with a lunch at 11:30 a.m. and curtain up at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos. For lunch reservations, call (760) 744-5535. For show information, call (619) 846-7416.
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MARK THE CALENDAR SONGS OF THE SAGES Tickets are available now for vocalist and songwriter Simrit will perform ‘Syllables of Change,” with the words of South Asian sages at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Seaside Center, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. Tickets and information at simrit.rockpaperscissors.biz/. SAN MARCOS THEATER City of San Marcos Theatre West Youth Theater presents the musical production, “Charlotte’s Web” Nov. 4 through Nov. 6 at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive Tickets $10, available in advance or at the door. For more information, go to san-marcos.net/ theatrewest or call (760) 7449000. THUNDER DOWN UNDER Tickets are now on sale for Australia’s Thunder from Down Under, the Australian male revue, will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 7, in the Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. Tickets: $38, $28 with no service charge, at the Pala Box Office in the casino, at palacasino.com or call (877) 946-7252.
the EIR at the meeting on Oct. 19, with Supervisor Dave Roberts seconding the motion. “This truly is not only an aesthetically good idea, it’s an environmentally good idea,” Roberts said of the roundabouts. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to certify the final EIR and documents for the project. According to a staff presentation from Chris Hanger with the Department of Public Works, the Rancho Santa Fe Association and the San Dieguito Planning Group believed the roundabouts were the best possible solution to the traffic congestion issue, as opposed to traffic lights. “Signalized intersections were not chosen as the preferred solution because there are currently no signalized intersections within the California landmark of historic Rancho Santa Fe,” Hanger said. During the meeting, two Rancho Santa Fe residents spoke out against the project. Daniel Bunn, a Ranch resident opposed the certification of the EIR, and referred to a second traffic study that contrasted the findings of the county’s draft report. “No one wants to make a very important decision, or mistake based on incomplete or erroneous information,” Bunn said. He said the software
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used for the county’s traffic analysis was outdated and yielded a level of service not consistent with a traffic study done with newer software. However, a county employee familiar with the traffic analysis said the county did run the data using their updated software, which showed the roundabouts project would provide a successful level of service. Sam Ursini, who also lives in the Ranch and said he’s been studying project for the past 14 years, described it as a sporting event where there are going to be winners and losers. “There are thousands of vehicles that transgress through Del Dios corridor,” he said. “Those thousands and thousands of people are not represented. What is represented is a small community in Rancho Santa Fe.” Ursini described Del Dios Highway as a major thoroughfare connecting the east to the west and said the roundabouts theory was flawed. Instead, Ursini said signals would provide a very satisfactory level of service. Three spoke in favor of the roundabouts including Kent Lemarie, Laurel Lemarie, member of the San Dieguito Planning Group and Christy Whalen, interim manager of the Rancho Santa Fe Association. The roundabouts are being constructed under the Federal Highway Administration guidelines.
Vehicle speeds would be lowered to 25 miles per hour through the roundabout transitions and crosswalks with lighted signals would be installed. Gail Getz, also with the county’s Department of Public Works, said the final landscaping plans would be developed with the help of the community’s input and then finalized by the Department of Public Works. Lighting and landscaping would be in keeping with the community’s character. Since the proposed lighting would be non-standard, the county is seeking to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rancho Santa Fe Association and RSFCSD to fund the features. With construction estimated to be a year or more, Getz said the area would be affected by the project, including temporary, intermittent full and partial closures of the three intersections, resulting in a temporary significant impact on surrounding roadways and intersections. “This is a rural area and there is no easy way to re-route traffic during construction,” Getz said. “To minimize the temporary impact to the extent feasible, a formal traffic control and detour plan would be implemented with signage, flagging, noticing and access.” A temporary detour road at the El Montevideo intersection was an option for further traffic mitiga-
tion during construction, but ultimately considered unfeasible, as it would have resulted in additional landscaping and use of private property. The initial traffic congestion-easing project began back in 2002. In 2004, the Rancho Santa Fe Association and the county co-funded a roundabout feasibility study. An EIR on the project, including other traffic options was suggested in 2007, according to the county’s report. In December of 2012, a draft EIR was recirculated. The project went through another set of delays in 2013-14. But in November of last year, the Rancho Santa Fe Association submitted a letter to the county requesting that roundabouts be the solution. The draft EIR was updated and a final report was filed later in 2015-16. According to Bell, the certification of the EIR would remain valid for the project studied in the report. “However, if substantial changes to either the project or the circumstances occur, which result in new significant effects or a substantial increase in the severity, then those issues would need to be addressed with either an addendum to the EIR or a supplemental EIR. Only the new issues would need to be addressed as the final EIR would still be valid for any other issues.”
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surfing Mission Beach. For surfing 129 waves in a single day, the Pacific Beach resident raised $1,527 for Boys to Men, an organization that provides mentoring for fatherless and at-risk teen boys. Santos and some friends rode the waves for the organization’s recent 100 Wave Challenge.
DISCOUNT FOR MILITARY As part of the company’s ongoing “We Salute Your Service” campaign, Luna Grill is offering a free appetizer on Nov. 11 to any active duty, retired or reserve member of the armed forces at all locations. Service members simply show a valid military ID. The giveaway is part of Luna Grill’s ongoing campaign of 10-percent discount all year long to anyone with a military ID.
HIKERS FOR PARKINSON’S On Oct. 15, 29 hikers are returning home from Machu Picchu to raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease. Nine of the hikers have Parkinson’s disease; all others are family or friends of people with Parkinson’s who hiked on their behalf and for the cause in general. The group included, from Encinitas (Michael and Mary Lenihan, hiking for a friend); and from Oceanside/Vista are Chris and Carolynne Arens (hiking for Carolynne’s husband.)
BUCHHOLZ MANAGER AT L’AUBERGE Terry Buchholz, most recently the area director of operations for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, has been named general manager of L’Auberge Del Mar. For more information, visit LAubergeDelMar.com. In his new position, Buchholz will oversee all day-to-day operations at the 121-room hotel directing activities such as sales and marketing, food and beverage and ongoing property repositioning. L’Auberge Del Mar, was also honored as the No. 1 “Top Hotel in Southern California” by Condé Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2016. STUDENT SURFS TO HELP Riley Santos, a 16-yearold Winston School sophomore, has tackled many challenges in his life. His latest accomplishment -- spending more than nine hours
TOP EXECUTIVE NAMED The California Assisted Living Association named Sadie Harness to receive its Outstanding Executive Director award. Harness’s holistic management approach has led to excellence and cooperation among her team. Her “two thing” rule tasks each member of the management team to do a minimum of two things daily to help an employee, in order to demonstrate their commitment to the team as a whole. MIRACOSTA NAMES DEAN MiraCosta College selected Dilcie Perez as its new dean of student life and judicial affairs. In her new role, which she began on Oct. 11, Perez will oversee the college’s areas of student activities, athletics and intramurals, health services and student discipline.
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